In this episode, host Sam Meers continues our conversation with Dan Low, Chief Medical Officer at AdaptX, we explore how healthcare systems can transform patient outcomes by harnessing real-world data. Dan shares the challenges of clinical variation and explains how this overlooked issue can significantly impact care quality, efficiency, and equity. With AdaptX, months-long data analysis processes are now reduced to seconds, giving clinicians the tools to make informed decisions that directly improve care delivery.

Dan dives into inspiring examples of change already happening in hospitals across the country. From cutting the use of greenhouse gases in operating rooms to dramatically reducing reliance on opioids for surgical patients, these real-world results are not just theoretical—they're measurable, scalable, and reshaping long-standing practices. Dan also highlights how a consortium of hospitals is now collaborating to share insights and implement changes faster than ever, proving that innovation can spread exponentially.

Tune in as Sam Meers, from BarkleyOKRP and Dan Low discuss the future of healthcare and the critical role data plays in improving outcomes, driving sustainability, and fostering collaboration. Whether you’re a healthcare leader, practitioner, or innovator, this episode offers actionable insights into solving some of the industry’s biggest challenges.

In this episode of Healthcare Champions, host Sam Meers from BarkleyOKRP welcomes Dan Low, Chief Medical Officer at AdaptX, to discuss his visionary approach to harnessing data and Lean principles for a transformative shift in patient care. As a pediatric anesthesiologist with an unconventional journey through critical care, neonatology, and emergency medicine, Dan shares how his vast experiences led him to identify critical inefficiencies in healthcare systems. Observing that healthcare often lags behind other industries in data-driven decision-making, Dan set out to challenge this by founding AdaptX, where his work aims to leverage existing healthcare data to drive consistent, high-quality patient outcomes.

Through thought-provoking anecdotes from his Lean training at Toyota, Dan illustrates how simple yet impactful changes—such as reducing waste and aligning team processes—can significantly improve healthcare. His training in Japan taught him the importance of standardization and efficiency, a philosophy he has applied at Seattle Children’s Hospital and beyond. Comparing this to industries like Starbucks, where consistency and process drive customer satisfaction, Dan demonstrates how a similar approach in healthcare could minimize clinical variability, reduce patient wait times, and ultimately provide safer, more predictable outcomes.

Tune in to discover how Dan’s passion for problem-solving and his relentless pursuit of innovation are paving the way for a more efficient, patient-centered healthcare system. This episode dives into the steps healthcare leaders can take to harness their teams’ ideas and build robust systems that are both responsive and reliable, creating a ripple effect that can enhance the patient experience across the board.

In this episode of Healthcare Champions, host Sam Meers reconnects with industry innovators Jimmy Keown and Jason Spacek from BarkleyOKRP’s Health Innovations team to delve into the critical implementation stage of Spira Care. Following the initial planning and design phases, Jimmy and Jason now share how they brought their vision to life, navigating complex pivots and orchestrating a “well-choreographed dance” of multidisciplinary collaboration to make Spira Care a reality.

Discover how they managed cross-functional teams, balanced stakeholder buy-in with iterative co-design sprints, and pioneered a model that redefined the patient experience by putting humanity at the forefront. From building trust across Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City’s leadership to creating “service blueprints” that mapped the entire patient journey, they reveal the behind-the-scenes structure that brought Spira Care to life.

Tune in to explore the unique implementation strategies, unexpected pivots, and innovative approaches that shaped Spira Care, setting a new standard for patient-centered, technologically supported healthcare delivery. This episode is packed with insights for anyone passionate about transforming healthcare through collaboration, adaptability, and a human-first approach.