A Conversation with Dr. Joanne Conroy, Chief Executive Officer and President of Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

A physician and executive’s perspective on how to positively impact patient experience by understanding and embracing the community they serve.
Dr. Conroy wholeheartedly believes in the generosity of spirit, especially as it applies to a healthcare setting. In this episode, she depicts how empowering patients with the right tools and knowledge is of the utmost importance in order to help guide them to an informed decision. Furthermore, Dr. Conroy provides examples of just how seriously healthcare providers must value the unique needs of the community they serve, while meeting patients where they are.
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