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HL Shorts: How Novant Health Is Using Technology to Drive Operational Efficiency

Analysis  |  By Jay Asser  
   July 28, 2025

There's no "silver bullet" to choosing the right technology, but it helps to approach the problem in different ways, says one health system leader.

In this episode of HL Shorts, Novant Health COO John Gizdic shares the health system's strategy of utilizing technology to enhance care for patients and support its workforce, leading to operational efficiency and reduced costs.

Jay Asser is the CEO editor for HealthLeaders. 


KEY TAKEAWAYS

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