06 - Interview with Robert Allen, Senior Vice President and COO at Intermountain Healthcare

Robert Allen leads the transition to value‐based care, consistent with Intermountain’s mission of helping people live their healthiest lives possible. As SVP and COO, he currently leads teams of key leaders focused on healthcare delivery across the Intermountain Healthcare System. He is an accomplished healthcare executive with experience in Outreach, TeleHealth, Life Flight, Homecare, Clinical Support Services and Environment of Care Services. With over 25 years of leadership experience, Mr. Allen has served in executive positions at hospitals and health systems in Wyoming, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Utah. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, holds an MBA from Utah State University, and a bachelor’s degree in operations management from Brigham Young University. [fl_builder_insert_layout id="3603"] Show Notes:

• To create teams focused on impact, align the team’s mandate to improvements in care and value.
• The health system business model needs to place the consumer at the center with priority goals of quality, accessibility, and affordability of care.
• A future-focused strategy is a key ingredient to remain competitive. Understanding the health and wellness needs of the community brings clarity to partnership opportunities.
• Leveraging external partnerships to bring in new ideas creates a culture of innovation.