Matthew Wells, MD, MBA
About Matthew Wells, MD, MBA
Matthew Wells, MD, MBA, is a physician and lead obstetrician hospitalist with expertise in healthcare systems improvement and change management. He has a background in medicine and business, having worked at notable institutions such as NYU Langone Health and Intermountain Healthcare, where he implemented various initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Matthew Wells currently serves as a Physician and Lead Obstetrician Hospitalist at Intermountain Healthcare in Layton, Utah, a position he has held since 2021. His role focuses on systems improvement and healthcare strategy. Previously, he worked at Intermountain Healthcare from 2003 to 2008 in various capacities, including Medical Professional, Scrub Technician, Telemetry Technician, and CNA. During his tenure, he contributed to significant operational improvements, such as reducing medication delivery times and enhancing safety protocols in labor and delivery.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Wells holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Utah School of Medicine, completed from 2012 to 2016. He also completed an OBGYN residency at NYU Grossman School of Medicine from 2016 to 2020. In addition to his medical training, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU Stern School of Business from 2020 to 2022. He is currently studying healthcare strategy at Harvard Business School, beginning in 2023.
Background
Matthew Wells has a diverse background in healthcare, beginning with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Utah, which he completed from 2008 to 2012. His early career at Intermountain Healthcare laid the foundation for his medical training and leadership roles. He later worked at NYU Langone Health as an Attending Physician and Change Manager from 2016 to 2021, where he led teams and focused on process improvement.
Achievements
During his career, Matthew Wells has implemented several impactful projects. He reduced the delivery time for medications at Intermountain Healthcare from 14 days to 2 days. He also developed an online scheduling system to enhance operating room access for physicians. Additionally, he improved patient satisfaction scores by introducing music playlists in the operating room and assisted in creating the 'Roles and Responsibilities of an OB Hospitalist' document for all hospitals in the Intermountain Healthcare system.
Leadership and Change Management
Matthew Wells has demonstrated strong leadership and change management skills throughout his career. He focused on identifying staffing needs within healthcare systems and advocated for hiring local staff over locum companies. His initiatives have streamlined operations by privileging physicians by region, which has improved overall efficiency in healthcare delivery.