How Dr. David Wild Is Redefining Patient Experience Through Data and Technology

Episode Summary:In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, hosted by Dr. William Strimel, Dr. Strimel sits down with David M. Wild, MD, MBA, Chief Clinical Officer and physician executive, to discuss how quality improvement, analytics, and people-first leadership are reshaping patient experience in healthcare.Dr. Wild shares his transition from anesthesiology to executive leadership and explains why many healthcare metrics fail to reflect meaningful outcomes. The conversation explores how better measurement, trust-building touchpoints, and smarter use of data can drive patient engagement, improve care delivery, and support scalable innovation across complex health systems.Key Takeaways:Why healthcare must move beyond measuring volume to measuring meaningHow poorly defined metrics can distort patient experience and outcomesThe connection between trust, engagement, and better clinical resultsCommon pitfalls health tech founders face when entering complex health systemsHow analytics, AI, and leadership alignment can scale patient-centered careGolden Nugget:“Patient experience isn’t about chasing metrics—it’s about measuring what matters, building trust, and connecting process improvements to real outcomes.”Connect with David M. Wild:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/david-m-wild-md-mbaListen Now & Subscribe:Available on Captive, Spotify Link, iHeart Podcast, ApplePodcast, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Healthcare Algorhythm breaks down the systems, strategies, and technologies shaping modern medicine, turning complexity into clarity, one conversation at a time.