Becker's Healthcare Pediatric Leadership Podcast is an exciting new podcast from Becker's Healthcare which features interviews and conversations with thought leaders in pediatrics on trending topics.
In this episode, Eric Gantwerker, MD, MMSc(MedEd), FACS, AFAMEE - Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cohen Children's Medical Center at Northwell Health; Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, shares his insights on transforming surgical education through technology, virtual reality, and AI.
In this episode, David Biggerstaff, President and CEO of Riley Children's Health, shares insights on his journey into pediatric healthcare, his vision for the organization, and the strategies to expand access, enhance leadership, and drive innovation in children's health across Indiana.
Dan Larson, Principal/Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at HealthBridge Children's Hospital - Orange, discusses the innovation of coordinated care models and nurse navigation in healthcare. He also explores how AI-driven risk analysis is being used to support at-home caregivers, improving overall patient care.
Bryan Carey, CEO at Benevis, and Dr. Jane Whang, DDS, Regional Director of Clinical at Benevis, discuss the adoption of new technology in dentistry and the ongoing challenge of a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals. They highlight how Medicaid benefits Americans and the role of Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) in increasing access to care. Additionally, they explore strategies for offering greater work incentives to encourage more professionals to serve in rural areas, helping to address staffing shortages.
This episode features Denise Harman, Director of Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, WA. Denise shares strategies for overcoming challenges in rural healthcare, including staff training, pediatric care preparedness, and fostering collaboration between departments and hospital systems to improve patient outcomes and staff confidence.
In this episode, Matt Cook, CEO of the Children's Hospital Association, discusses the vital role children's hospitals play as safety nets and hubs for innovation. He highlights priorities like addressing workforce challenges, supporting Medicaid, and tackling the youth mental health crisis while navigating a shifting policy landscape.
In this episode of Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Stewart Goldman, Chair of the Department of Child Health and Senior Vice President of Research at Phoenix Children's and the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix, discusses his extensive career in pediatric oncology and the critical role of pediatric research. He highlights groundbreaking advancements at Phoenix Children's Research Institute and shares his vision for the future of precision medicine and individualized care for children.
In this episode, Dr. Abby Meyer, Medical Director of ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery, and Chelsea Kimlinger, Audiologist at Children's Minnesota, discuss the transformative Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program. They explore advancements in technology, expanding candidacy, and the collaborative approach that helps children thrive with this life-changing intervention.
In this episode, Chris Sosa talks with Dr. James "Trey" Eubanks, President and Surgeon-in-Chief of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis. Dr. Eubanks shares insights on the hospital's mission-driven care, cutting-edge innovations, and community outreach efforts, as well as his vision for addressing mental health challenges and advancing pediatric healthcare for the future.
Angelo Giardino, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah, shares how his role is evolving, especially in addressing pediatric mental health and other pressing healthcare areas. He discusses the transformative impact of AI in alleviating the documentation workload for healthcare providers, allowing for more focus on patient care. Angelo also emphasizes the critical role Medicaid plays in supporting underserved children, serving as an essential foundation for ensuring their access to health services.
In this episode, Dr. Scott Krugman, Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at LifeBridge Health, discusses the growing challenges facing pediatric inpatient units. He explores the reasons behind hospital closures, the ripple effects on communities, and the steps healthcare leaders must take to ensure children receive timely and adequate care.
In this episode, Dr. Barry Newman, Pediatric Surgeon and former Director of Pediatric Surgery at Providence Health, discusses his efforts in reducing clinician burnout through healthcare informatics. He shares his insights on the challenges of electronic health records, the future of healthcare technology, and the importance of re-engaging clinicians to improve the healthcare system.
In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare podcast, Dr. Susmita Pati, Chief, Division of Primary Care Pediatrics at Stony Brook Medicine, shares her perspectives on the impact of social media on children's health and the importance of real-time communication to combat loneliness. Dr. Pati also discusses the integration of AI in pediatric care and highlights key initiatives to support children's well-being in an increasingly digital world.
In this episode, Dr. Angelo Milazzo, Vice Chair of Practice and Clinical Affairs at Duke Health, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of pediatric healthcare. He discusses priorities in workforce challenges, access to care, and the importance of community health management, while also highlighting innovative tools like AI to improve patient and provider experiences.
In this episode, Scott Becker chats with Peter Baker, Senior Vice President and Administrator at Loma Linda University Children's Health. Peter shares his unique journey from law to healthcare, his leadership philosophy, and his excitement about groundbreaking pediatric cancer treatments. Join us for insights into effective leadership, fostering a positive healthcare environment, and the future of pediatric care.
In this episode, Daniel Fields, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shares insights on advancing pediatric health through innovation. He discusses CHOP's initiatives in cell and gene therapy, the importance of scaling new ideas, and addressing the unique challenges facing children's healthcare today.
In this episode, Laura Dyrda interviews Dr. Paul Kruszka, Clinical Geneticist at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Kruszka shares insights into the latest advancements in genomic testing, the importance of early diagnosis for rare diseases, and the challenges in accessing advanced genetic testing. He also discusses the potential for reducing the diagnostic odyssey and the exciting future of genomic medicine.
In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, host Christ Sosa interviews Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Medical Officer at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. Dr. Holekamp shares his experiences in pediatric healthcare, the unique approach of Ranken Jordan in providing transitional care for children, and the importance of comprehensive, family-centered healthcare services. Listen in to discover how Dr. Holekamp and his team are making a significant impact in pediatric medicine.
In this episode, Dr. Joe Lillegard, Director of Research, Head of Open Fetal Surgery, Midwest Fetal Care Center shares insights into his background, the biggest issues he is following in healthcare at the moment, how his organization is improving the lives of babies suffering from significant fetal anomalies, and more.
Join Dr. Saima Aftab, Chief Strategy Officer and Vice President at Nicklaus Children's Health System, as she shares insights into her background and Nicklaus Children's innovative approach towards technology, including AI applications and upcoming innovations. Discover their role in advocacy for underserved populations and gain insights into the pressing issues deserving more attention in pediatric care in 2024.
Join us for an insightful episode with Dr. Arturo Brito, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children's Health Fund. Dr. Brito discusses his background and Children's Health Fund's top goals for 2024, as well as the benefits of public-private partnerships and innovative technologies in achieving their mission. Explore their approach to addressing communities' mental health needs in this engaging discussion.
Join us for an engaging episode featuring Caroline Njau, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Children's Minnesota. Caroline shares her background and insights into the biggest healthcare issues of 2024, along with her excitement, concerns, and essential qualities for effective leadership in the coming years.
Join Dr. Marc Gorelick, President and CEO of Children's Minnesota, as he shares insights into his background and discusses the latest trends in healthcare. Discover Dr. Gorelick's proudest initiatives from the past year and gain valuable perspectives on his strategic approach to growth for the future.
Tune in for an illuminating discussion with Chris Bergman, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Dayton Children's Hospital, as he shares his background and insights into the pressing healthcare issues of 2024. Chris discusses his excitement and concerns for the future, along with the essential qualities healthcare leaders will need to thrive in the next 2-3 years.
In this episode, Molly Gamble from Becker's Healthcare leads a conversation on the evolving landscape of children's health systems with Peggy Troy, President and CEO of Children's Wisconsin, and Dr. Jeff Sperring, CEO of Seattle Children's Hospital. Joined by Evan Lynch-Throne, Principal at ECG Management Consultants, the discussion explores the impact of industry consolidation, strategies for addressing pediatric mental health challenges, and innovative approaches to improving care access and equity.This episode is sponsored by ECG Management Consultants.
Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Information Officer at Seattle Children's joins the podcast to discuss his background, top priorities, evolution of his role, digital management in healthcare, and more!
Tune in as Chris Sosa from Becker's Healthcare engages Dr. Mark Bergeron, MD, MPH, MBA, Medical Director of Digital Health Transformation at Children's Minnesota, in a discussion about the development and impact of the Kid Experts At Home monitoring program. Learn about the training process for staff and parents, the program's success in the community, potential expansion plans, and exciting future innovations on the horizon for Children's Minnesota in 2024 and beyond.
Larry Levine, CEO of Blythedale Children's Hospital joins the podcast to discuss his background, healthcare executives in pediatric care centers, policies he has contributed to, and a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate legislative process.
This episode features Todd Suntrapak, CEO of Valley Children's Hospital. Here, he discusses their recent partnership with Wigmore Women's and Children's Hospital in Yerevan, Armenia. He also delves into the development of this collaboration, highlighting the connection Valley Children's has established with the Armenian community.
Jerry Vuchak, EVP and Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Children's Hospital & Medical Center joins the podcast to discuss his background, the evolution of the innovation gap in pediatrics, recent innovations his team is proud of, and more!
Welcome to Becker's Healthcare Podcast, where we delve into the heart of healthcare innovations. In this episode, join us as we engage with Dr. Helen Egger, Co-founder and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of Little Otter, a pioneering institution in children's mental health. Dr. Egger sheds light on the challenges hospitals and health systems encounter while addressing children's mental health needs. She unveils Little Otter's distinctive philosophy and methodology that emphasize early identification through dedicated resources and intricate processes. Discover the pivotal role telehealth's evolution has played in shaping Little Otter's practices. Tune in to grasp insightful steps that hospitals and health systems can adopt when treating children dealing with suicide ideation.
This episode features Dr. Natalie Pageler, Chief Medical Information Officer at Stanford Medicine Children's Health. Here, she discusses her background, her focus on improving health information sharing, Stanford Children's clinical informatics program, how she anticipates her role changing in the next 18 months, and more.
This episode features Mary Sisney, VP of Primary Care at Children's Medical Group & Urgent Care. Here, she discusses her nursing background & what led her into leadership, her focus on providing clinicians with everything they need to work at the top of their license, how she anticipates her role and team evolving over the next year and a half, AND MORE.
Jill Wegener, Chief Nursing Officer at Blythedale Children's Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss her background, how the Parent and Family Education Program evolved and integrated technology, and much more!
Janel Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Children's Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha joins the podcast to discuss her background, how Children's of Omaha goes about investing in their employees well-being, programs that have proved successful, and more!
In this episode, Dr. Mark Bergeron, Medical Director of Digital Health Transformation at Children's Minnesota, discusses their neonatal virtual care program. He explains how the program increases access to critical care patients in rural areas and its growth throughout the upper Midwest. Dr. Bergeron highlights the need for such services as hospitals struggle to recruit providers with neonatal experience. Additionally, he explores how the program streamlines transfers to Children's Minnesota's NICUs and its impact on expanding specialized care in rural and regional hospitals.
This episode features Dr. Lawrence Moss, President and CEO of Nemours Children's Health. Here, he discusses his new e-book Finding Health by Looking in the Right Place: How Understanding What Actually Creates Health Can Fix U.S. Healthcare.
Kirsten Provart, Patient Care Supervisor of the Lactation Program at Children's Minnesota, joins the podcast to discuss her background, how the idea of loaning breast pumps to new mother's evolved, the feedback since this program has launched, other efforts Children's Minnesota will take to help improve healthcare equity, and more!
Dr. Meysam Kebriaei, Medical Director of the Neurosurgery Program at Children's Minnesota joins the podcast to discuss his background, Children's Minnesota's iMRI neurosurgery suite, and what's next for the neurosurgery program.
Dr. Kevin Simon, Attending Psychiatrist at Boston Children's Hospital & Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Boston Public Health Commission, joins the podcast to discuss top issues & trends he is following in pediatrics, current nerves & excitement, what the most effective healthcare leaders will need to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.
This episode features Amy Wimpey Knight, President of the Children's Hospital Association. Here, she discusses the most pressing concerns for youth mental health today, steps being taken in communities, hospitals & health systems to address these concerns, the importance of the early detection of youth mental illness, and more.
This episode features Chanda Chacón, CEO of Children's Hospital & Medical Center. Here, she discusses her background, the biggest issues & opportunities she's currently following, her focus on investing in innovation, and more.