javonda health peer review

In the response post, include the following:

• Discuss shared interests or new things you learned from your classmates post.
• Discuss the relevance of the current issue(s) your classmate identified. Why the topic is important, how it relates to your career, etc.

Cite any resources/references in APA formatting that were used in the discussion – if applicable.

STRATEGIC MANAGMENT

I found the topic of interprofessional collaboration to be the most interesting. In strategic management, a plan is only as good as its execution, which relies heavily on how managers bridge the gap between administrative goals and clinical realities. I was fascinated by the concept of “collective leadership,” where managers dont just give orders but work alongside clinicians to co-create workflows. This is vital because when clinical staff are involved in the strategic planning process, there is higher “buy-in,” leading to better patient outcomes and reduce staff burnout.

A critical issue currently in the news and highly relevant to strategic management is the Strategic Implementation of AI in Revenue Cycle and Clinical Workflows.

As we move through 2026, healthcare organizations are facing “thin margins” and increased payer scrutiny regarding prior authorizations. Strategically, managers are no longer just looking at AI as a “cool tool” but as a survival necessity to reduce administrative waste and prevent claim denials.

My understanding of this issue is that it represents a shift from expansion-based strategy to efficiency-based strategy. Managers must now decide which AI tools to integrate without “de-humanizing” care or causing “change fatigue” among staff. Its a delicate balance of using technology to handle data-heavy tasks so that the human workforce can focus on complex patient needs. This is a perfect starting point for Unit 7 research, as it explores the intersection of financial sustainability, technological adoption, and workforce

Reference:

Vizient Inc. (2026). Get ready for a reset: Healthcare strategy playbook 2026.