Northwell Health’s Maria Carney on Innovations in Palliative and Geriatric Care

In this episode, Ohad Arazi speaks to Maria Carney, MD, MACP, Chief and Medical Director at Northwell Health, who brings her extensive experience and passion for geriatric and palliative care to the forefront. Dr. Carney dives into her inspiring journey, sharing what motivated her to focus on elder care, including balancing longevity with quality of life and advocating for a patient-centered approach.

 

Dr. Carney explains how tech innovations can enhance communication between healthcare teams and patients, streamline workflows, and support robust home care networks. She also highlights the critical need for supporting caregivers, offering practical advice for healthcare providers on how to better equip and empower those who care for our aging population.

 

Topics discussed:

• How tech innovations can improve communication, streamline workflows, and support home care networks for older adults.
• Practical advice on how healthcare providers can better equip and empower caregivers of the aging population.
• Advocating for a patient-centered approach in palliative care to enhance quality of life.
• The unique challenges faced in caring for older adults and strategies to overcome them.
• Various models like primary care, PACE programs, and hospice house calls that improve outcomes for older adults.
• Supporting the growing elderly population and its implications on healthcare systems.
• Encouraging healthcare providers to focus on what matters most to patients and utilize technology effectively.
• The need for early discussions and planning for future healthcare needs.

 

Resources Mentioned: 

• Maria Carney’s book, The Aging Revolution
• Maria Carney on X
• Maria Carney on LinkedIn
• Co-author of the book The Aging Revolution – purchase here