
Reengaging burned-out clinicians starts with listening—and in this insightful episode of Clinicians in Leadership, host Zach sits down with Mary Russell, RN, retired U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Captain and Senior Director of Clinical Services at Clinicomp International, to explore exactly how healthcare leaders can rebuild trust, reduce administrative burden, and inspire their teams.Drawing on 37 years of diverse nursing experience and 14+ years leading clinical services at a global EHR vendor, Mary Russell shares actionable strategies for balancing documentation demands with meaningful patient care. Learn why adding more technology isn’t always the answer, how scribes and smarter workflows can alleviate clinician workload, and why transparent leadership communication is key to clinician engagement and retention.From the rise of collective bargaining among healthcare providers to the hidden costs of provider turnover, this episode tackles the complex financial and operational pressures facing healthcare leaders today. Mary also offers a candid look at the challenges of integrating new healthcare technology without disrupting patient care—and the critical importance of frontline staff training and buy-in.Don’t miss this practical conversation filled with leadership insights for healthcare executives, CMIOs, CNIOs, and clinical leaders navigating today’s evolving healthcare landscape.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:05 Discussing Administrative Burdens in Healthcare03:40 Impact of Administrative Burdens on Clinicians05:06 Economic Challenges in Healthcare08:09 Strategies to Alleviate Administrative Burdens14:43 Importance of Communication and Transparency20:14 Integrating New Technology in Healthcare27:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts👉 Subscribe for more conversations with healthcare leaders, and visit us at ajhcs.org for additional resources.This video was brought to you by: AJHCS Digital Services, learn more at https://services.ajhcs.org/