Why Health Systems Are Betting Big on ERP | Leader to Leader with Ben Hilmes

Health Systems are going all in on cloud ERP solutions. To understand this shift, we sat down with Workday GVP for Healthcare, Shannon McGovern, a seasoned expert in the healthcare technology space. Shannon shares the transformational potential of cloud ERP solutions in healthcare, emphasizing agility, profitability, and risk mitigation. She reveals insightful case studies and real-world applications from top healthcare systems like Banner Health and Nebraska Medicine, showcasing how innovative tech solutions can enhance operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes.

Shannon also highlights the critical role of AI in reshaping healthcare operations and dives into the complexities of workforce management and supply chain optimization, providing actionable insights for healthcare executives aiming to drive meaningful transformation in their organizations.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why ERP investments are on the rise, a trend driven by organizations seeking greater agility, profitability, and risk mitigation.
How stakeholders should approach system selection when considering a new ERP.
How Shannon is using her position to do something about the gender gap at tech companies. She actively mentors other women at Workday to increase their opportunities for leadership roles.

Jump into the conversation:

05:17 How to simplify complex organization management and technology transformation.

07:13 Choosing a tech partner is a lot like getting married.

14:20 The value of ERP in the pandemic supply chain.

20:01 How to use AI to optimize business challenges.

24:42 Shannon’s passion for diversity and women in leadership.