For 23 years, Rod Davis headed St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Siena campus. Under his helm, Siena grew from a small, out-of-the-way medical center to one of the valleys busiest hospitals.

He is not afraid to challenge the status quo and take risks, all in the interest of improving health care quality and access, co-worker Kate Grey said. Rod has truly shaped and improved health care in Las Vegas.

In November, Davis will be honored by Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada for his efforts to provide health services to the most needy in the community. Last year, Dignity Health gave Volunteers in Medicine a $50,000 community grant and donated $50,000 worth of in-kind services.

You are being honored by Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada. Tell us about the award.

Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada is dedicated to providing the uninsured with access to comprehensive medical care, including preventive care. St. Rose Dominican has supported Volunteers in Medicine since its inception in 2008 and has worked closely with its founder, Dr. Florence Jameson. We believe the services VMSN provides are an essential cornerstone of our communitys health and are part of our mission as a faith-based, not-for-profit health provider. I am humbled to be recognized at the sixth annual Volunteers in Medicine Ball on behalf of my organization.

What do you think the nations health care system will look like in 25 years?

There will be less dependence on acute-care hospitals. They will still be needed, but focusing on keeping populations healthy and chronic disease management will intercept patients with proactive efforts to maintain their health.

Financial incentives to providers, employers and insurers will be aligned, reducing unnecessary duplication and influencing players to work together. This will result in even more efficient care delivery at a lower cost than we experience now.

Health delivery systems will be required to adapt to this changing environment in order to survive; organizations that deliver high quality at a better value will be the most successful.

What is on the horizon for Dignity Health?

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