Leading Person Centered Care Podcast

Edo talks with Ron Gura, Co-Founder and CEO of Empathy. As hospice professionals know, grief and loss often begins before a death occurs. Ron shares how technology can provide support to the bereaved navigating practical challenges brought on by loss, from managing an estate to closing down social media profiles. When it comes to support after a loss, Ron believes technology like Empathy can enhance the work of bereavement professionals and reinforce continuity of care.

Edo sits down with Melissa Kozak, a registered nurse and Co-Founder and CEO of Citus Health. Hear a conversation on the importance of innovation in patient, caregiver, and provider communication. Melissa and Edo discuss how easy and open communication democratizes health care "from Park Avenue to the park bench."

Today Edo sits down with Lynne Sexten, President and CEO of Agrace in Madison, WI. Hear how Agrace has gotten involved with other causes in their community and how leaders can approach changing the healthcare system taking both a local and national approach.

Today Edo sits down with Nurse Hadley, hospice nurse turned TikTok and Instagram influencer with over 2 million followers. Hear a front line perspective and learn what the public attitudes have been and feedback when hospice stories go viral.

Today Edo sits down with Mark Murray, President and CEO of Center for Hospice Care. Hear a discussion on the importance of being open to change and innovation in hospice and how competition can be used as a positive driver instead of a threat. Find out how baseball analogies are fitting for hospice.

Today Edo sits down with Tarrah Lowry, President and CEO of Sangre De Cristo Hospice and Community Care. Hear a discussion on leading while having a personal experience with COVID and the realities of covering rural settings. They also discuss Tarrah's unconventional path to hospice and the importance of different backgrounds and experiences to a business.

Today Edo sits down with Claire Zangerle, Chief Nurse Executive with the Allegheny Health Network. Dr. Zangerle was instrumental in collaborating with Marvel Comics on The Vitals, True Nurse Stories, which tells tales of some real heroes, the nurses, as they work in high risk environments in order to care for those in need. They also discuss different approaches to health care and how leaders can work to meet their community where they're at for the sake of everyone involved.

Edo sits down with Sarah Dash, President and CEO of the Alliance for Health Policy. Hear a conversation on the importance of finding stillness and balance during this time and how to carry that into a post-COVID world. This episode was recorded in December but is very fitting for the moment we are in.

In today's episode, we turn the tables and interview Edo Banach, President and CEO of NHPCO to get his insight on the past year, all of it's challenges and opportunities and what we can do now and look forward to in the year to come.

In today's episode, Edo sits down with Shantanu Agrawal, MD, MPhil, is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Quality Forum (NQF). Hear a discussion on the intersection of the social, medical, and emotional side of our world today.

In today's episode, Edo sits down with Jonathan Fleece, President and CEO of Stratum Health System and Tidewell Hospice. Hear a discussion on leadership approaches during pandemic and the future of our field: where we are and where we can go if we are unified and aligned.

In today's episode, Edo sits down with Cara James, PhD, President and CEO of Grantmakers in Health. Hear a discussion rooted in health policy that also examines inequity in health care and in the business world and what leaders can start doing today to impact this issue.

To continue this series, Edo talks with John Olajide, CEO of Axxess. During the pandemic the importance of healthcare at home and technology has never been more important, hear a discussion on the benefits as well as the downsides. Hear what leaders can do during this time of social unrest and the position they are in to make real change.

To continue this new series, Edo sits down with Ira Byock, MD, FAAHPM, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Institute for Human Caring. They discuss why service in leadership is so important and qualities to look for in new hires. Hear their thoughts on why historically hospice hasn't always gotten an equal seat at the table.

To continue this new series, Edo sits down with Greg Wood, CEO of Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas. They discuss the importance of building empathy and resilience and why being effective in managing the personal side of a company is just as important as the businesses side. Hear how leaders also need to take care of themselves to be the source of strength for those they lead. 

To launch the first episode of this new series, NHPCO President and CEO sits down with Jean Accius, SVP, AARP Global Thought Leadership. They explore how their upbringings shaped their outlook, time working together at CMS, and their work on end of life issues. Hear how leaders can work to establish trust in their organizations and why that is integral for any successful business.