Modern Healthcare April 11, 2020
When Dr. J. Stephen Jones took over as CEO of Inova Health System two years ago, he didn’t imagine that his plan to reshape the organization would be disrupted by a global pandemic. But Jones, who came to the Virginia-based health system via the Cleveland Clinic, says that creating a more integrated system has positioned Inova and its five hospitals well to confront the expected surge in COVID-19 cases in Northern Virginia. Jones spoke with Modern Healthcare Managing Editor Matthew Weinstock. The following is an edited transcript.
MH: You launched a coronavirus task force and command center in January. What led you to take action so early?
Jones: I think it’s in our DNA to have an abundance of caution....
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