Health Conscious

Physician burnout is an important issue impacting healthcare across the country. Join us as we hear from Habib Sabbagh, the Physician Wellness Program Manager at a large West Coast academic medical center! Hear his insights on the magnitude of this issue, how organizations can go about tackling it, and some resources to get started.

Growing through organizations can be a difficult challenge for many emerging healthcare leaders. Join us as we speak with Christian Tadje, the Regional Vice President at Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, a former Regional Business Director with ChenMed, and a previous Health Conscious Podcast Host! Hear about his outlook on strategy in both career growth and in successful healthcare organizations -including important career transitions.

At the end of the day, healthcare workers are aiming to benefit the patients. Join us as we speak with Joydeep Ganguly of Gilead Sciences about the vision behind Gilead's success, and how they are hoping to invest in future healthcare leaders to continue solving those pressing healthcare issues. With a special feature from HSA's Jacky Aung, they discuss the rationale and value behind their partnership with Gilead in the Fourth Annual Sloan Program in Health Administration Case Competition.

With the ever-changing healthcare landscape, Walmart is taking the initiative to create positive change in people's lives. Join David and Daniel as we have an insightful conversation with Dr. John Wigneswaran, Chief Medical Officer at Walmart Health & Wellness.

Administrative Fellowships can be an amazing opportunity for future healthcare leaders to gain first-hand experiences while learning about the field. Join us as we dive into an insightful conversation with Colleen Griffin, who is currently in her fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Jacob Scroggins, who just completed his fellowship with Cleveland Clinic, and Kyle Asay who completed his fellowship with Stanford Medicine in 2020.

Kyle and Adam both work for the Head and Neck Institute at Cleveland Clinic. They both join for today's episode to discuss their passion for healthcare, redefining mentorship, and key trends happening in the healthcare industry!

Josh Dumas'20 is a Sloan alumni and is currently a Center Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region at ChenMed. Josh shares his personal and career journey in healthcare throughout the early stages of his career. Additionally, he provides a great synopsis of what value-based care is and what model contracts look like. This is a great episode for young leaders as we begin navigating our next career steps! 

Stephanie Schwartz is a seasoned healthcare executive and currently serves as the President of Overlook Medical Center. In our discussion, she shares balancing professional and personal endeavors, navigating leading a hospital during the pandemic, and advice tips for early careerist!

Nate Shinagawa is the COO of UCI Health in California. He joins us today to talk about his dynamic career in healthcare. He shares his unconventional path to healthcare leadership, advice for early careerist, and the value in the concept of, "Big fish, small pond." 

Aaron Hopkins is the Manager of Clinical Program Development & Innovation at Walgreens Health. He joins us today as the season opener to discuss his journey in healthcare, skills he developed, and how he leveraged his hospital experience to move into the retail healthcare space. 

In the season finale of The Health Conscious Podcast, we are joined by five first-year MHA students: Cedrick Antonio, Riya Desai, Maura Lee, Houth Som, and Brianna Williams, for a discussion on how to successfully navigate the early stages of graduate school.

Britany McElroy is the Operations Administrator of the Hematology & Oncology at Mayo Clinic Arizona. She joins episode 11 of The Health Conscious Podcast to discuss the central role of patient access in clinical operations, and also how incoming administrative fellows can maximize their fellowship experience. 

Raymond Gomez is currently a Senior Product Manager at BCBS of Massachusetts with over 10 years of healthcare experience. He joins Jefferson and Milind to discuss key emerging trends in the healthcare payer landscape and how young professionals can leverage mentors to accelerate their careers.

Mr. John Bluford is a trailblazer in health administration whose vast accomplishments span several decades. He joins episode 9 of The Health Conscious Podcast to discuss a range of topics, including how aspiring health administrators can develop the appropriate mindset and skillset for a successful career at the executive level.

Josh Budman is the Vice President of Analytics at Net Health. He joins episode 8 of The Health Conscious Podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial journey in the Health IT space and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by health care facilities.

Episode 7 of The Health Conscious Podcast features a conversation with Arnaub Chatterjee of Medidata Solutions on automation and artificial intelligence in the clinical trials industry.

Matt Seefeld is currently an Executive Vice President at MedEvolve. He joins Jefferson and Milind on episode 6 of The Health Conscious Podcast to discuss the role of technology and automation in the revenue cycle management process and provides advice for aspiring healthcare entrepreneurs.

Roberta Schwartz is the Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Vice President at Houston Methodist. She joins Jefferson and Milind on episode five of The Health Conscious Podcast to discuss the innovative technologies changing patient care delivery at Houston Methodist and career advice for women aspiring to occupy leadership roles in health administration. 

On episode four of The Health Conscious Podcast, we are joined by Charles Devita, Director of Strategy at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy. Charles discusses the influence of consumerism across the health care industry and the critical role patient engagement plays in developing tailored physical therapy plans. 

On this episode of The Health Conscious Podcast, Jefferson and Milind are joined by Katie Cole, who works as a Senior Project Manager in Strategic Planning & Business Development at Beth Israel Lahey Health. Katie discusses the transition to value-based care in academic medical centers and shares valuable career advice for aspiring hospital strategists.  

Today Jefferson and Milind are joined by Dr. Esther Chernak. Dr. Chernak serves as a practicing physician in the greater Philadelphia area and is also a  professor in Drexel University's College of Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Chernak discusses the increasing importance of community health and public health initiatives to health care providers and shares valuable advice for early-career clinicians. 

Welcome to the third season of The Health Conscious Podcast! In today's episode, Jefferson and Milind are joined by Jonathan Abbott, a Senior Analyst at McKinsey & Company. Jonathan discusses provider supply chains and revenue cycle management initiatives and shares career advice for aspiring consultants. 

Dr. Carolyn Day is an Associate Professor of History at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina and specializes in British and European history and the history of medicine. In the season two finale, Dr. Day will discuss wild and mysterious medical stories from her book Consumptive Chic: A History of Beauty, Fashion, and Disease, and other research.

Rich Namerow is the Managing Director at Huron Consulting Group with over 30 years in healthcare consulting. Rich discusses consulting careers, potential changes to consulting in a post COVID-19 world, and why at home acute care is the next big step for healthcare providers.

COVID-19 has underscored the importance of proactive healthcare in disease management in front of the public eye. Join us this week as we chat with Annie Riley and Gillian Murphy about what it's like to work for Epic Systems and how the company is positioning itself to be on the front lines of helping health systems understand and consider the social determinants of health in the care they provide.

Brooke Hollis and Jim Sherman, two experts in senior living design, architecture, and financing, speak on the future of senior living communities post COVID-19 pandemic, how to research communities for your loved ones, and why future healthcare workers should consider senior living as a career.

In this unique episode, join us as we discuss the story of Tom Petty and addiction medicine in the United States. Joined by Penny Mills, former CEO of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and Cathy Bartell, current Associate Director of the Sloan Program in Health Administration at Cornell University.

Clifford E. Barnes is a Member of the Firm Epstein Baker Green in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice in the firm's D.C., and New York offices for over thirty five years and serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Health Plan Compliance Group. Mr. Barnes represents providers, including hospitals, nursing homes; managed care companies, concentrating in Medicare and Medicaid; and non-profit associations. Mr. Barnes discusses his career in health law, leaders that have meaningfully impacted him, and invites an introspective look at our approach to healthcare. Send us feedback at pri4@cornell.edu

Suggestions for Health Conscious? Send to: healthconscious1865@gmail.com Join Health Conscious as Dr. Dan Gentry, President and CEO of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration speaks about the future of health administration education, tips for students and young careerists, and more. Dr. Dan Gentry has also served as the program director and professor at St. Louis University, Rush University Medical Center, University of Memphis, and the University of Iowa.

Tracey Scraba is the Chief Privacy Officer at CVS Health. Before, she served in the same role at Aetna, helping guide the two countries through their blockbuster merger. Tracey received as B.S., M.P.H, and J.D. all from the University of Connecticut. On this International Privacy Day, Tracey discusses the importance of privacy in healthcare, and how patients and healthcare leaders can better prioritize it in their own lives.

Derick Simmons graduated the Sloan Program in Health Administration at Cornell University in 2019 with his MHA. Prior, he received a B.S. in Management and Organizations from Brigham Young University. Since, Derick worked at SSM Health as a Transformation and Strategy Consultant before moving to Rock Health as a Consulting Analyst. Derick speaks regarding the unique career paths found in venture capital and transformation within healthcare, and the importance of mentor and culture when searching for opportunities.

Marla Beyer graduated from Cornell University's Johnson School of Management with an MBA/MHA just one year ago. However, while she was there she found a unique need for digital behaviroal health services for pediatric patients and founded her company, Hopscotch. Marla joins Christian and Payton to speak about digital behaviroal health, give some entrepreneurial advice, and highlight the challenges she's faced in launching  her own company. More about Hopscotch: https://www.get-hopscotch.com

Nancy Schlichting is the former CEO of Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. In addition to that role, Nancy has chaired the Commission on Care, appointed by President Barack Obama, to research ways to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs, and serves on multiple boards, including Walgreens Boots Alliance and Duke University Health System. Nancy has also authored a book entitled "Unconventional Leadership."  More on Nancy Schlichting: https://www.nancyonleadership.com/nancy-schlichting/

Dr. Jared Tadje is an orthopedic surgeon from Idaho and the head of Tadje Orthopedics. Dr. Tadje received his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University and his medical degree at the University of Virginia where he published several pieces of research on sports injuries on shoulders and knees. Dr. Tadje completed his residence at the University of Michigan. Dr. Tadje has travelled around the world, including to Nepal, to perform surgeries in underserved areas. Now, Dr. Tadje speaks to Health Conscious about the challenges of running small private practices, and the ways he navigates being both a provider and an administrator.

Joseph De Los Santos is a 2019 alumnus of the Sloan Program in Health Administration here at Cornell University, and the founder of the Health Conscious Podcast. Joseph is currently a member of the Emerging Leaders Program at Blue Shield of California and speaks on introductory careers in the health payor space. More about Blue Shield of California's Emerging Leader Program: https://tinyurl.com/y4njrs4v

Devin Larsen is the President and COO of Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, a private-equity backed firm delivering outpatient surgeries to children. Devin sits down with hosts Payton Isner and Christian Tadje to talk more about Blue Cloud, private-equity healthcare, and pediatric access.   More about Blue Cloud: https://bluecloudpsc.com

During a pandemic, Chirsta Nunez has taken the classroom where it makes the most sense: outdoors! Her Outdoor School, in conjunction with her Learning Farm and Khuba International, is looking to keep students learning in new ways, and about new topics, to open their minds and make a difference.   Learn more at: https://khubainternational.org

Dr. Nicolas Ziebarth is an associate professor in Cornell's Policy Analysis and Management Department and an economist focusing on the benefits of paid sick leave for employees. In today's episode, Payton and Christian speak to Dr. Ziebarth on the importance of paid sick leave accessibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.   More of Dr. Ziebarth's work can be found at: https://www.human.cornell.edu/people/nrz2

This week we have our conversation with Cathy Bartel, a Sloan Executive-In-Residence with a long career in healthcare administration. We will learn more about a Stop & Shop strike that happened earlier this year in Connecticut and how it might be a microcosm of the larger healthcare industry.

This week we have our conversation with Norbert McCloskey, Executive Director of the Ithaca Free Clinic! We will learn a little bit about Norb, the Ithaca Free Clinic and the wider scape in working to provide healthcare access to disadvantaged folks. To get involved or donate at the Ithaca Health Alliance (Ithaca Free Clinic) please go to www.ithacahealth.org. 

This week we have the follow-up to our conversation with Tony German, Executive Director of the Cornell University Sloan Program in Health Administration! In this wide-ranging conversation, Tony shows us how he navigated his prolific career as a surgery center administrator, tells us what brought him full circle back to Ithaca, and imparts some wisdom to new graduates on how to begin their new careers with integrity. 

This week we have Mara Daiker, MS, CPHIMS, RHIA, SHIMSS, Director, Professional Development HIMSS North America, on the show with Freddy Terrazas Escamilla guest hosting! In this conversation, Mara talks about her background leading to her position at HIMSS, the HIMSS19 Global Conference (which was awesome and so much fun) and opportunities for young professionals to get involved.

This week we have Tony German, Executive Director of the Cornell University Sloan Program in Health Administration, on the show! In this wide-ranging conversation, Tony shows us how he navigated his prolific career as a surgery center administrator, tells us what brought him full circle back to Ithaca, and imparts some wisdom to new graduates on how to begin their new careers with integrity. 

In our third episode of the semester, we chat with Dustin Murders, Director of Retail Programs at CaptureRx, a 340B Industry Solution Provider based in San Antonio, Texas. Join us as Dustin walks us through his quick ascent to Director and how he manages to motivate and inspire his team to reach their mission of "Lives Served" in a small, but integral industry of the Healthcare Sector. 

A conversation with Sloan Alum Meghan Corcoran, Provider Engagement Strategy Manager at Oscar Health, on her career journey across the consulting and payer space.

A conversation with NYP Chief Experience Officer Rick Evans on his career journey, patient experience and advice to current students.

A conversation with Cornell Johnson and Sloan Alumnus Terry Murphy, a serial entrepreneur and consultant whose career covers consulting, technologies, healthcare and special needs. We talk about his career and disruption in healthcare.    

A conversation with recent Sloan alum Robert Gavora, Director-Referral center at Mercy Center-Des Moines on growing as a professional and patient experience journey at Mercy Health.   Edited and Produced by: Parsa Kashani-Nejad

A conversation with Ed Marx, Director of Enterprise Analytics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, about his career, move into healthcare and current work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A conversation with Lucy, an internal consultant at Quality and Operations Support of The Permanente Medical Group, about her career and some of her current projects.

A conversation with Brian Andrews, CFO of The Cooper Companies, giving advice for students as they begin to look for opportunities outisde of school and talking about his career trajectory.