معرفی
Dr. L. Scott Sussman is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine and serves as Physician Executive Director of Telehealth at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH). He practices as a hospitalist and palliative care physician, emphasizing patient-centered care and clinician-friendly systems. His leadership includes heading YNHH's Clinical Redesign team to optimize inpatient care and reduce clinical variation.
Education:
- BA, Franklin Marshall College (2001)
- MD, Jefferson Medical College (2006)
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (2009)
Research Interests: Dr. Sussman focuses on palliative care innovation, healthcare systems optimization, and environmental sustainability in healthcare. His work bridges clinical practice with systemic improvements, including home-based palliative care strategies and reducing healthcare's environmental footprint.
Professional Contributions: He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like palliative extubation protocols and sustainability initiatives. His leadership in clinical redesign emphasizes reducing unnecessary variation while enhancing care quality.