In this episode, Brian Kleven, Nevada Market Chief Financial Officer for Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospitals and a board member of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), joins the show. Brian shares his journey from growing up in Van Nuys, California, to becoming a financial leader in Southern Nevada's healthcare sector. Raised in the Northridge area, he earned his degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from California State University, Northridge. His career began in banking at Washington Mutual before transitioning into healthcare, where he held leadership roles at hospitals across California before being recruited to Nevada.
As CFO at Dignity Health, Brian oversees financial operations across three hospitals and several joint ventures in Southern Nevada. He discusses the challenges of managing rising expenses in healthcare, especially post-pandemic, and highlights efforts to expand access to care in underserved areas of the region. Brian emphasizes the importance of partnerships with local institutions like UNLV, Roseman University, and CSN to address workforce shortages in healthcare, ensuring a pipeline of skilled professionals, including physicians, nurses, and lab technicians. He also sheds light on the impact of technology, such as AI and robotic-assisted surgeries, in advancing patient care and improving outcomes.
Outside of work, Brian is a devoted family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He loves sports—both watching and playing—and is an avid supporter of the Las Vegas Raiders, Golden Knights, and UNLV Athletics. His family often travels within the U.S., visiting loved ones and exploring new destinations. Reflecting on his journey, Brian encourages young professionals to take risks, embrace failure as a learning experience, and focus on building strong community connections. He believes success stems from hard work, helping others, and staying true to your values.
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