On this episode of Clinicians and Leadership, host Zach sits down with Dr. David Wilcox—a DNP-prepared nurse, author, and health IT leader—to discuss innovative strategies for tackling clinician burnout, navigating the complex American healthcare system, and empowering both patients and staff. Drawing from decades of bedside and executive experience, Dr. Wilcox shares how his personal journey began as a teenage father advocating for his daughter in a broken system—and how that experience shaped his mission to fix it.You’ll hear about practical staffing innovations like the “Worked Hours Reward Program,” which boosted morale and saved hospitals millions, and learn how tools like virtual nursing and AI-powered documentation are revolutionizing clinician workflows. Dr. Wilcox also explores how healthcare leaders can leverage population health data, improve health equity, and train staff to use emerging tech without adding burdens.If you’re a healthcare leader looking to implement change, or a clinician feeling lost in the system, this episode offers actionable advice on becoming an agent of change—starting with listening, engaging, and involving those who deliver care.🔔 Subscribe for more insights from frontline innovators🌐 Explore more at drdavidhelps.com or grab Dr. Wilcox’s book How to Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:39 Meet Dr. David Wilcox01:02 Dr. Wilcox's Journey into Healthcare05:38 Navigating the American Healthcare System07:44 Improving Patient and Staff Engagement11:54 Addressing Healthcare Disparities13:57 Reducing Administrative Burdens with Technology23:11 Empowering Clinicians as Agents of Change24:51 Final Thoughts and Resources