By Dr. David Berger

The COVID-19 pandemic initiated a digital health revolution in the healthcare space, providing a convenient and safe way for patients to receive care outside of the four walls of the hospital or clinic. In droves, nonprofit and for-profit health systems invested in digital health strategies to help increase hospital capacity, divert from the crowded emergency department, ease staff burden, and enable providers to care for their patients from afar. Beyond COVID-19 response, these strategies have helped healthcare entities deliver comprehensive care, increase access, reduce costs, and improve patient convenience.  

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On this episode of "The Digital Patient" podcast, hosts Alan Sardana & Dr. Joshua Liu speak with Dr. David H. Berger, Chief Executive Officer at University Hospital of Brooklyn at State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, about the "Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Digital Health Adoption, Elevating Employee Satisfaction to Improve Patient Experience & Transitioning from Clinician to Hospital Executive."

With 25 years of experience in healthcare leadership experience at multiple academic institutions Dr. David Berger, serves as the CEO of University Hospital at Downstate Health Sciences University. Dr. Berger leads the hospital and its outpatient services, home care, community health centers, accountable care organizations, and other related entities.

Dr. David Berger, CEO of University Hospital at Downstate, joined the podcast to talk about exciting partnerships and opportunities for his system to better serve the community in the next year.

Comments from NEJM Catalyst Insights Council members on the findings of a survey on public-private partnerships.

In this video, Dr. David Berger discusses leadership principles during the Covid pandemic. He highlights his role in innovation, particularly within Brooklyn, New York, which has a high proportion of disadvantaged patients. Dr. David Berger has extensive leadership experience across healthcare industries.

David Berger, MD, was appointed CEO of the University Hospital of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York City, effective Sept. 8, the university announced.

This episode features David Berger, CEO at University Hospital of Brooklyn. Here, he discusses how his strategies have evolved, his top priorities, and more.

1. What have you found most challenging as a CEO or executive of a large enterprise?

Building a high performing culture.

2. How did you become a CEO or executive of a large enterprise? Can you please briefly tell the story?

State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University president Wayne J. Riley, M.D., MPH, MBA, MACP, announced the appointment of David H. Berger, M.D., MHCM, FACS, as Chief Executive Officer of the University Hospital of Brooklyn (UHB).

UF Health Central Florida is pleased to introduce David H. Berger, MD, FACS, MHCM, as the newest member of its senior executive team. Dr. Berger will serve as senior vice president and chief operating officer for the organization. In his new role, Dr. Berger will provide management oversight for the development of high quality, cost-effective and clinically integrated patient care services.