surgery initiative, King maintains the connections and continues exploring alternatives. “Frank actually came down here, did a presentation for all our doctors. They were very happy,” King says. “The difficulty was the cost of equipment. So that’s on the back burner, but I still have that network with Frank, and he introduces me to other people and keeps growing depending on our interest.” This personal journey through the healthcare system as both executive and patient provides King with unique insights into the transformation Westshore needs. THE ROAD AHEAD: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Despite King’s ambitious vision, implementing change at a 23-year-old institution presents significant challenges.“I don’t like bureaucracy at all. I’m used to a smaller outfit that makes decisions and moves, not asking permission,‘What do you think?’” King admits. “Because a lot of the time they don’t know what to think. It really is how you pitch it to them, which is sort of counterproductive because the bureaucracy isn’t a value-add. It’s a hindrance along the way.” 49 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 06 WESTSHORE MEDICAL PRIVATE HOSPITAL
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