New Leader, Direction Driving WellSpan Health's "Continuous Innovation Engine”

WellSpan Health, a healthcare organization in York, Pennsylvania, has promoted Mark Kandrysawtz to senior vice president and chief innovation officer, highlighting its focus on innovation to meet evolving healthcare demands. WellSpan defines innovation as the integration of people, processes, and technology, and its strategy includes research and development, digital experience management, and corporate venture capital. The research team works on projects that aim to improve clinical quality and patient experience, while the digital team manages online platforms. A key initiative is the development of "digital pathways," such as the AI care team assistant "Ana," which automates patient care procedures.

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