Member Spotlight: Dave Jenkins on Behavioral Health, Staffing and Lifelong Learning

In this episode, host Daniel Williams speaks with Dave Jenkins, healthcare executive at Cone Health and adjunct faculty at Winston-Salem State University. Jenkins shares his journey into healthcare leadership, the operational dynamics at Cone Health, and the evolving challenges in behavioral health. He dives into the critical role of technology, workforce engagement, and leadership development—offering valuable insights for anyone aspiring to lead in today’s healthcare environment.  00:50 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:00 Dave Jenkins' Career Pathway02:57 Overview of Cone Health04:15 Day-to-Day Operations at Cone Health05:33 Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare06:50 Leadership Principles and Approaches08:39 Addressing Behavioral Health Needs11:23 Workforce Engagement and Staffing13:45 Involvement with MGMA15:25 Educator Role at Winston-Salem State University17:14 Future Trends in Healthcare Administration18:52 Advice for Aspiring Leaders20:01 Conclusion and FarewellResources:MGMA Fellowship ProgramCone HealthWinston Salem State University MHA ProgramConnect with Dave Jenkins on LinkedInAdditional Resources:MGMA PlaybooksMGMA EventsMGMA ConsultingMGMA DataDiveMGMA StatMGMA PodcastsEmail us at [email protected] if you would like to appear on an episode. If you have a question about your practice that you would like us to answer, send an email to [email protected]. Don't forget to subscribe to our network wherever you get your podcasts. Allied Medical Waste is the premier medical waste and document shredding company for medical groups all over the United States. On average, Allied helps medical groups save up to 50% on their monthly costs. Allied is known for their great service and impeccable response times. Reach out today for a free quote! Allied has a special offer for all MGMA members: the first 2 months FREE of charge!Connect with us at [email protected] or call (801) 328-8581.