Episode #14. Nurse Economics 101: Beyond Cost Centers to Value Drivers, with Shawna Butler, Nurse Economist

Nurses emerge as crucial contributors to designing inclusive solutions that enhance health experiences and outcomes for all. In this episode, Shawna Butler delves into the pivotal role of nurses in revolutionizing healthcare through smart technology. She highlights the positive impact of digitization on patient care coordination and information sharing. She also stresses the necessity for intentional technology to address accessibility and equity issues, particularly for disabled individuals. Shawna believes that the intersection of artificial and ambient intelligence could be a means to alleviate the strain on an overworked healthcare workforce, emphasizing the need to prioritize high-value tasks.  Tune in and learn how nurses are critical players in shaping a healthier, more informed, and confident future for patient care!