The Magic Behind Our Team

We firmly believe that our greatest asset is our incredible team! Each member brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that enrich our work environment and fuel our success.

Starting this month, allow us to introduce you, to Dr. Amit Vashist, MD, currently serving as Ballad Health’s Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer.

Driven by a lifelong commitment to learning and inspired by the rapid changes in healthcare, he also serves as Chief Clinical Advisor to Ballad Ventures. Here, he leverages his clinical expertise to guide venture capital investments, bridging the gap between healthcare practice and innovation.

Dr. Vashist has been an integral part of the Ballad Health System since 2012 with a clear mission: promote quality, enhance safety, reduce costs, bolster clinical outcomes, and optimize patient care delivery across diverse settings. His journey and dedication to improving patient care, are truly inspiring.

Spotlight Interview:

?? How do you balance your high-level administrative responsibilities with your active practice as a hospitalist physician?

I must admit that given my full-time responsibilities as Ballad’s Chief Clinical Officer, I do not practice as much clinically as I used to previously. However, I do work clinically as a hospitalist physician at least one weekend a month (amounting to approximately 24 hours every month). It is important for any physician leader regardless of any executive leadership role to be practicing clinically. It gives them a bird’s eye view of clinical care delivery up close as well as establishes a strong credibility with frontline caregivers.

?? How did you get into healthcare?

My journey into healthcare is very personal. Early in my childhood, I was diagnosed with and battled seizure disorder. This ignited my fascination with the intricacies of the brain and the mind, eventually leading to specializing in Psychiatry (I am also board-certified in Internal Medicine).

?? What personal achievement or goal would you like to accomplish outside of the professional setting?

Beyond my clinical and administrative role, I do enjoy spending time in the outdoors. During my first visit to Costa Rica in 2022, I will admit I chickened out of zip-lining stemming out of my fear for heights. I still dream of completing the thrilling zip-lining adventure during my next trip to Costa Rica. Fingers-crossed!!

?? What would you do in a day with no obligations?

I would be in the company of my wife, 2 sons and my beloved Golden Doodle - Dallas. I love to run and occasionally like to escape to a quiet hideout to read books and unwind. I am a diehard bibliophile.

?? What has been your greatest Life Lesson?

I embrace the mantra that James Clear espoused in his best seller, “Atomic Habits”, which is, “You don’t rise to the level of your goals; You fall to the level of your systems.” I really like to imbibe this thinking both in my personal life as well as with my work teams.

Dr. Vashist’s career is a testament to his dedication to transforming healthcare outcomes for patients and communities across our region.

Join me in introducing Dr. Vashist to our Linked-In network and celebrating his contributions to Ballad Ventures and our ever-evolving world of healthcare.

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