Podcasts about associate chief medical officer

Doctors are key members of the hospice team. On this episode, Mary Crowe welcomes on Dr. Kristen Schaefer, Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer. They talk about the role of a hospice physician.This episode continues our series informing the audience about all facets of end-of-life care.CareDimensions.org

In this episode, Dr. James Snyder, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Henry Ford Innovations, shares how clinician-led innovation is transforming care delivery. He highlights impactful use cases of AI, computer vision, and NLP, and discusses how Henry Ford Health's culture of forward-thinking collaboration is shaping the future of healthcare.

On this edition of Inside the 1581, we address the recent measles outbreak and the critical role vaccinations play in safeguarding our children and communities. Rich Rasmussen, President and CEO of the Oklahoma Hospital Association, hosts a timely conversation with Dr. Stephanie DeLeon, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Children's Services at OU Health and Section Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at the OU College of Medicine, and Dr. Donna Tyungu, Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician at Oklahoma Children's Hospital and Section Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the OU College of Medicine. Together, they explore the causes behind the resurgence of measles in Oklahoma, the serious complications it can cause—especially in young children—and how health care leaders can build trust to combat vaccine hesitancy and protect public health.www.insidethe1581.com

On this edition of Inside the 1581, we address the recent measles outbreak and the critical role vaccinations play in safeguarding our children and communities. Rich Rasmussen, President and CEO of the Oklahoma Hospital Association, hosts a timely conversation with Dr. Stephanie DeLeon, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Children's Services at OU Health and Section Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at the OU College of Medicine, and Dr. Donna Tyungu, Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician at Oklahoma Children's Hospital and Section Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the OU College of Medicine. Together, they explore the causes behind the resurgence of measles in Oklahoma, the serious complications it can cause—especially in young children—and how health care leaders can build trust to combat vaccine hesitancy and protect public health.www.insidethe1581.com

California is full of hardworking people—nurses, teachers, delivery drivers, baristas—who keep our communities running. Many of them live paycheck-to-paycheck, making too much to qualify for most government benefits, but not enough to afford the basics. For nearly 2 million Californians, Covered California provides a critical lifeline, offering access to affordable health insurance and now basic needs support. Dr. Monica Soni, Chief Medical Officer of Covered California, joins Claudia to talk about the program's important and expanding role in the California landscape. We discuss:What the working poor really need: breathing room in their budgets to afford healthy foodOperating a startup within governmentHow collaboration across Covered California, Medi-Cal and CalPERS – which together cover 45% of Californians – will drive faster and more aligned health improvement in CaliforniaMonica's team uses experiments and user research to shape every aspect of the program:“But I do think in our DNA is this idea of innovation. In-house, we have a research team that does randomized controlled trials. We're committed to hyper transparency. Almost all of our data is released. We stratify it by everything we can think of to really identify where there might be pockets of coverage that aren't there or outcomes that are suboptimal. And we do a lot of deep listening with consumers and with the community to help inform what we do.“Relevant LinksRead more about Covered California's Innovative Program to Improve Population HealthSee the details on Covered California's Data and Research toolsAnnouncement of the launch of Covered Californians Population Health InvestmentsMore info on how Covered California uses email nudges for enrollmentAbout Our GuestDr. S. Monica Soni is the Chief Medical Officer, and a Chief Deputy Executive Director at Covered California, leading the organization's Health Equity and Quality Transformation division. In this capacity she is responsible for health equity, health care strategy, medical policy, and other clinical operations to continuously improve not only the health services provided through Covered California's contracted health plans, but also California's delivery system.She is a board-certified internal medicine physician with more than a decade of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings and continues to see patients. She is an Associate Professor within the UCLA Department of Medicine and the Charles R. Drew University Department of Internal Medicine, where she is committed to residency diversification and pipeline development.Prior to joining Covered California, Dr. Soni served as Associate Chief Medical Officer within Evolent Health focused on the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective specialty care for the over 16 million supported Medicaid lives across the United States. During her time at the organization, she played a critical role in clinical informatics, provider engagement, value-based strategies and innovation. Dr. Soni also served as the Director of Specialty Care for the Los Angeles County Department of Health

Have you noticed that urologists tend to have an outsized presence and interest in healthcare leadership and administrative positions? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Marisa Clifton, an associate professor and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Johns Hopkins, discusses her experiences in executive leadership with host Dr. Michelle Van Kuiken. This episode was produced in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU). --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Clifton shares her journey evolving from surgery and clinical medicine to hospital administration, highlighting the importance of mentorship, skill-building, and strategic decision-making. She discusses her journey towards finding a balance between clinical practice and administrative roles. She also highlights the challenges and rewards of working in hospital leadership. This episode offers key guidance on obtaining mentorship, coaching, and executive presence. This candid conversation provides valuable insights for any physician interested in leadership roles. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:28 - Dr. Marisa Clifton's Career Journey 13:03 - Balancing Clinical and Administrative Roles 17:01 - Challenges and Growth in Leadership 25:31 - Balancing Clinical Medicine and Hospital Administration 28:08 - Improving Communication Between Clinicians and Administrators 32:20 - Leadership Development 38:02 - The Role of Coaching 43:13 - Final Thoughts and Future Directions --- RESOURCES Society of Women in Urology https://swiu.org/home.aspx

Dr. Lien Le, VP of Hospital Medicine and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Tampa General Hospital, shares how the hospital achieved its ranking as #1 in transplant surgeries. She discusses her plans for enhancing quality and efficiency in 2025, the challenges posed by the current financial climate, and the advantages AI brings to healthcare.

Dr. Lien Le, VP of Hospital Medicine and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Tampa General Hospital, shares how the hospital achieved its ranking as #1 in transplant surgeries. She discusses her plans for enhancing quality and efficiency in 2025, the challenges posed by the current financial climate, and the advantages AI brings to healthcare.

Join Dr. Joanne Skaggs, Associate Chief Medical Officer of the Adult Division at OU Health, as she shares insights into advancing quality care, fostering team collaboration, and addressing the challenges of resource allocation in healthcare. Discover how OU Health is driving innovation while prioritizing patient-centered care and preparing for the future of health system demands.

How can we tackle deep-rooted health inequities and ensure sustainable change in our communities? In this episode, Dr. Thea James, Vice President of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Boston Medical Center, and Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health and the Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, talk about the persistent challenges in achieving health equity, even in resource-rich cities like Boston, where structural inequities and systemic racism continue to drive disparities. COVID-19 exposed and exacerbated these inequities, disproportionately impacting communities of color and emphasizing the need for community-focused solutions. Dr. Thea James explains how institutions like Boston Medical Center have taken innovative steps, such as engaging communities to analyze data and co-create solutions, supported by strong leadership and accountability. Dr. Bisola Ojikutu shines a light on how sustaining momentum for health equity requires shifting from a moral to an economic imperative and embedding systemic changes through legislative action, like the Health Equity Compact's proposed reforms. Long-term success depends on creating policies and structures that transcend political and societal shifts, ensuring equity remains a core priority. Tune into this compelling conversation with Boston's leading experts as they unpack the systemic barriers, innovative solutions, and the critical role of policy in advancing health equity! About CareQuest: CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Christopher Tanski, MD, MSEd - Associate Chief Medical Officer at SUNY Upstate Medical University, discusses the transformative potential of AI in clinical and operational settings, the promise of hospital-at-home programs, and the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery. He also shares his leadership goals for 2025, focusing on fostering efficiency and innovation in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Dr. Resa E. Lewiss takes a look back at a year of transformative conversations and storytelling on The Visible Voices Podcast. In this episode she reflects on a few conversations highlighting healthcare leadership, healthcare design, equity, innovation, and action.  You'll hear excerpts from:Wendy Dean (Episode 170): Physician, host of 43cc podcast, Moral Matters podcast, author of If I Betray These Words: Moral Injury in Medicine and Why It's So Hard for Clinicians to Put Patients First and founder of Moral Injury in Healthcare.  Wendy Schiller (Episode 160): Brown University's Interim Director of the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Director of the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, and co-author of Inequality Across State Lines  Joanna McClinton (Episode 164): Attorney, politician and 143rd Speaker of the House of Representatives for the State of Pennsylvania Rob Gore (Episode 173): Physician, author ofTreating Violence: An Emergency Room Doctor Takes on a Deadly American Epidemic, and founder of KAVI the Kings Against Violence Initiative Thea James (Episode 133): Physician, Vice President of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Boston Medical Center, featured in Faces of Medicine docuseries by Khama Ennis. Pooja Kumar (Episode 169): Physician and senior partner McKinsey & Company and leader in the McKinsey Health Institute.   Joe Saul-Sehy (Episode 141): Personal finance expert, co-author of Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management, and host of Stacking Benjamins Show Valerie Jarrett (Episode 136): CEO of The Obama Foundation, and author of Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward.  Graham Walker (Episode 175): Physician, HealthTech visionary, co founder of MDCalc, the NNT, the Physicians' Charter for Responsible AI, and OffCall, and host of How I Doctor podcast Here's to amplifying voices and creating meaningful change in 2025! If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating or review on Apple or YouTube and subscribe via the Website.

Last month I wrote a post about the four stages of a career, using the analogy of seasons. I was inspired by the wonderful fall weather I was experiencing while on a walk here in New England, but also by changes I have been experiencing in my life and how these have caused me to re-evaluate what's important in my career. The post got a good reaction, including from Nicole Fox, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director of Pediatric Trauma, Medical Director of CDI, at Cooper University Health Care. Which led to this show. Nicole and I are in the “fall-ish” of our careers. Which might sound like we're getting ready for pasture, but not really. I'm 51 and Nicole is 48, so we have many more years to work—but our priorities are changing. You might say, they are better aligning with the new people we are becoming, as human works in progress. Nicole has done a lot with career coaching, both as recipient and mentor, and we get into all that on today's show—and bare our souls a little bit about what is holding us back. This was a terrific conversation with an amazing person and I suspect you'll enjoy it, and maybe come away a bit more reflective about your own career and priorities. On this show we discuss: • An update on Nicole's work as a pediatric trauma surgeon and hospital executive—and the need for changes • Her experience with a career coach and what she learned about herself • Career “saboteurs”—how do you discover them, and what can you do to diminish them? I highly recommend taking the free assessment linked below (my top 3 saboteurs are avoider, hyper achiever, and pleaser) • Is it possible to shape your career, and how does that look in practice? • The “seasons” of a career and using it as a framework for discovering what is most important (with an emphasis on the fall season) • Nicole's forays into coaching and mentorship, and prioritizing health and work-life balance in a demanding clinical career Show notes Four stages of a career: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brian-murphy-13800b11_i-love-the-fall-especially-here-in-new-england-activity-7253050994937212932-2QFY? Career saboteurs assessment: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nina Kottler, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Clinical AI at Radiology Partners, to dive into the evolving role of AI in radiology and how it can shape the future of digital pathology. Dr. Kottler shares her unique journey, expertise, and practical frameworks for implementing AI that enhance patient care and streamline diagnostic workflows.Episode Highlights and Key Moments:[00:00:45] Introduction to Dr. Nina KottlerDr. Kottler discusses her background in applied mathematics, her journey into medicine, and her work at Radiology Partners, where she combines clinical practice with AI innovation.[00:04:30] Breaking Down Complex Problems in AINina explains her approach to tackling large clinical challenges by breaking them down into manageable parts, a method that's essential for developing and optimizing AI solutions.[00:08:15] The Role of Data OrchestrationWe dig into “data orchestration” and how ensuring data is aligned with the right AI model is key to producing accurate and reliable clinical outcomes.[00:11:45] Life Cycle of an Exam in RadiologyNina takes us through each step in the radiology workflow—from the initial patient consultation to reporting—and highlights how AI can streamline and enhance each phase.[00:17:00] Evolution of AI Models in HealthcareWe explore how AI has evolved, from early CAD systems to today's multimodal and transformer models, and the exciting possibilities they bring to both radiology and pathology.[00:23:20] Addressing the Lag in AI Adoption in HealthcareWe discuss the challenge of keeping up with AI advancements while balancing patient safety, regulatory standards, and the need for reliability in clinical settings.[00:27:50] Frameworks for Reducing Variability and Improving AccuracyNina shares actionable frameworks that Radiology Partners uses to reduce variability and improve diagnostic precision—strategies that pathology can learn from.[00:32:40] AI in Workflow Optimization: Where It Has Real ImpactWe discuss specific use cases in clinical workflows that show where AI can bring the greatest value, especially in enhancing patient care through optimized processes.[00:36:50] The Power of Multimodal AI and Vision-Language ModelsCombining large language models with computer vision is moving diagnostics closer to comprehensive, AI-driven care—a promising development we explore in depth.[00:42:15] The Future of Agents in AIWe dive into the concept of “agents” in AI and how these systems may soon coordinate multiple models for more complex and precise clinical analyses.[00:48:10] Where to Learn More about Dr. Nina Kottler's WorkNina shares where you can catch her upcoming talks and presentations, plus resources for staying updated on the latest in AI for radiology and digital pathology.If you're a pathologist, radiologist, or healthcare professional curious about AI's impact on diagnostics, this episode is packed with practical guidance on integrating AI into clinical workflows. Join us as we explore how AI is shaping the future of radiology and pathology!Support the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer get the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!

Join the Sanders sisters and Dr Chris Manasseh as they discuss chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how this disease might present and affect dental patients.  About Dr Manasseh Chris Manasseh is the Associate Chief Medical Officer of Inpatient Operations at Boston Medical Center and a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine. He joined the department of Family Medicine in 2001 and is currently the Vice Chair for Inpatient and Hospital Services. He developed a series of lectures appropriate to the care of hospitalized patients, designing and implementing the inpatient medicine curriculum for the family medicine residency at Boston University Medical Center. He did this by creating teaching templates, presentations for the top 20 most common inpatient diagnoses and initiating the ongoing weekly teaching conferences. Chris was the first medical director for the expanded 28 bed observation unit at the hospital which has an interdisciplinary team managing all patients on the unit. Chris developed the inpatient flow Medical Director Program at Boston Medical Center that is helping with patient throughput and positively impacting length of stay. He also helped launch the hospital at home program at Boston Medical Center, where patients receive 24/7 inpatient care by a multidisciplinary team in the comfort of their home. Chris and his wife of nearly 30 years Priya have 5 kids and live in Boston's metrowest area.   Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Welcome to Episode 89 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Sarah Smith, and today's guest is Dr. Amanda Brisbois, a seasoned general internist, palliative care physician, and physician adviser and coach. In this episode, we'll explore Dr. Brisbois's remarkable journey from navigating intense training environments to finding her true passions in medicine and coaching. Dr. Brisbois opens up about her struggles with balancing multiple commitments, including clinical work, family, and additional roles, all while managing her personal health and relationships. She shares insightful strategies for evaluating personal fulfillment, the importance of open conversations about mental health, and the power of transparent communication in healthcare teams. We delve into her experiences with systemic challenges, mentorship problems, and the transformative impact of exploring diverse roles. We also discuss the importance of effective conflict resolution, wellness advocacy, and the need for systemic changes in the medical profession. Listen in as Dr. Brisbois reflects on her path to professional growth and how she now supports others to find joy and avoid burnout in their careers. Join us for an inspiring and practical conversation on reinventing clinical routines for sustainable, fulfilling healthcare careers. Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: Balancing Career and Personal Life: Dr. Brisbois's journey emphasizes the importance of evaluating commitments critically and prioritizing personal wellness and family well-being. She uses a visual wellness wheel to assess personal fulfillment. Importance of Open Communication: Advocating for transparent communication about mental health and work expectations without judgment, Dr. Brisbois underlines the need for supportive conversations within teams. Effective Conflict Resolution: Dr. Brisbois's mediation training highlights a structured approach to addressing concerns and conflicts, which fosters effective problem-solving and decision-making in healthcare settings. Dr. Amanda Brisebois Bio: Dr. Brisebois is a certified Wellness, Healthcare, and Executive Coach, a Mediator, a General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine Specialist, as well as having extensive training in leadership, conflict, negotiation, mediation, equity, diversity, and inclusion. She has served as the Medical Director for a large 360 bed hospital, the Medical Director of the Covenant Palliative Care Institute, as well as an Associate Chief Medical Officer of Covenant Health in Alberta, Canada. She has a Masters of Management (International Health Leadership) through McGill University and has trained at multiple world-renowned organizations including the Mayo Clinic, Berkeley, Oxford, UBC, and the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Her leadership specialty is helping practitioners and teams find success through conflict, and learn from these successes to create happier, more efficient, and more effective healthcare teams. She has been a keynote speaker at many international events, is a multi-award-winning educator, has successfully innovated in the leadership, conflict, negotiation, and EDI space. She is a published author in her fields of expertise and has multiple speaking and writing projects in process on this subject. Dr B (as her patients call her) teaches how to navigate our differences, how to turning conflict into success, and creates highly effective teams through mastering communication, goal alignment and by creating process to optimize operational outcomes. -------------- Would you like to view a transcript of this episode? Click here **** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine. Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca **** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don't forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released. **** Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @chartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life. **** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at admin@reachcareercoaching.ca.I would love to hear from you.

We concluded season 2 of American Compassion by looking at the legacy of The Great Society and asked, " If we accept the fact that there's enough money in the US to solve poverty—just accept that—then we can start asking, how?" So, in season 3, that is where we begin.  In our first panel discussion, hosted in collaboration with the LBJ School of Public Affairs, we examine the modern safety net from a broad perspective—how did we get here, what's broken, and what are the biggest challenges for Americans who need help? Filmed in front of an audience at the LBJ School's Bass Lecture Hall, American Compassion host Rebecca McInroy was joined in conversation by Dr. Pritesh Gandhi, Maninder “Mini” Kahlon, Ph.D., Isha Desselle, and Erine Gray. Episode 2, “What Happens Now?” will be recorded on Nov. 13 after the upcoming presidential election. Grab your free ticket today!

The term "workflow" comes up repeatedly in this interview with Dr. Ed Lee, Chief Medical Officer at Nabla, and Dr. David Lovinger, MD, FHM, FACP, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Chief Informatics Officer one of Nabla's clients, Carle Health of central Illinois. Lee said that it's critical for AI Medical Scribe solutions to fit in with clinicians' workflows. Lovinger advises clinicians to understand their site's workflows very well when choosing a solution. Carle Health chose Nabla after testing many ambient voice products; Lovinger says they are "not all created equal." Carle Health found reaction from its clinicians to be "uniformly positive" after a four-week pilot. Learn more about Nabla: https://www.nabla.com/ Learn more about Carle Health: https://carle.org/ AI Medical Scribe Solutions: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/ambient-clinical-voice-companies/

Register now to take advantage of the Japan Study Trip early registration special. Ends September 30th! KBJAnderson.com/JapanTrip/Do you and your leadership team feel burdened by solving all the problems that get in the way of achieving the results your organization needs?You're not alone. This is the crux of the leadership challenge: transitioning from being the primary problem-solver to a transformational leader who creates the conditions for their people to achieve results. This requires a shift in mindset and a shift in behavior, and leaders must be serious about both.So, what does it take—especially as a senior leader—to truly create a culture of continuous improvement?To explore the journey to becoming a more serious leader, one striving to create a high performing organization in today's complex work environments, I invited two senior healthcare executives to the podcast. Drs. Kecia Kelly, SVP & Chief Nursing Officer, and Amy Chaumeton, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Legacy Health share the changes they're making in their leadership approach, including how they're creating alignment around mission and purpose, nurturing their teams' problem-solving capabilities, and fostering joy and human connection in the workplace. (Plus, you'll hear how my Japan Study Trip leadership program has accelerated their leadership growth through a shared learning experience and purposeful reflection, and the positive effects these shifts are having on their teams and organizational outcomes.)Whether you're an executive, operational leader, or coach guiding leaders to success, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to discover how to transform your leadership and empower your teams to create a culture of excellence.YOU'LL LEARN:What it means to be a “serious” leaderWhy developing yourself goes beyond education and certifications to putting into practice the actions to understand and support the work of your teamHow to overcome burnout in the workplace by creating a more joyful people-centered work environmentThe leadership impact of unburdening yourself from solving all your organizations' problems by developing your teams' capabilities for getting results and sustainable improvements.The value of collective reflection among senior leaders to achieve alignment and clarity in organizational goalsIMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes: ChainOfLearning.com/25My book “Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn” - LearningToLeadLeadingToLearn.comWork with me: KBJAnderson.comConnect with Amy Chaumeton: linkedin.com/in/amy-chaumetonConnect with Kecia Kelly: linkedin.com/in/kecia-kelly-facheFollow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjandersonLearn more about my Japan Study Trip leadership program: KBJAnderson.com/JapanTripTIMESTAMPS:05:01 Challenges Amy & Kecia's faced at Legacy Health and healthcare08:51 Kecia & Amy's approach to leading differently at Legacy Health 12:54 Amy's “aha” moment on the Japan study trip and how it's impacted her leadership16:04 How Kecia now supports problem-solving within her team16:40 How to create sustained improvement22:49 How to be a “serious leader”26:09 The significance of alignment and having a clear mission across the organization28:14 The importance of leading with intention and respect for people35:09 Behavior shifts in becoming a serious leader44:58 The value of going on the Japan Study Trip as an executive leadership cohort Register now to take advantage of the Japan Study Trip early registration special. Ends September 30th! KBJAnderson.com/JapanTrip/

8/28/24: Larry Hott: The Academy Awards season begins for Academy voters! Prof Brian Adams w/ youth climate leaders from MA Audubon Makaiya, Brian, Kaylie, Keila, & Ariane. CDH's new Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sunny Shukla on expansion of ER, viruses, and more.

Let's dive into:Navigating gossip and a lack of psychological safety What to do when keeping the peace has become a full time jobLeading teams with intention and open lines of communication Taking a formal leadership role a couple months before COVIDThe reason to keep track of failures The power of replying to your emails in-personAnd moreDr. Becca Brakely, is an Associate Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Women's and Children's Health at Central Maine Healthcare.

Join Molly Gamble as she interviews Dr. Joanne Skaggs, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Adult Services at OU Health. Dr. Skaggs shares insights on her role, successful quality initiatives, and the importance of building consensus among healthcare teams.

Well Said has invited Dr. Peter Silver, Senior Vice President, Chief Quality Officer, and Associate Chief Medical Officer for Northwell Health to talk about where hospital ratings come from, are they meaningful, and are they reliable?

In this episode, Dr. Krystal Revai, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Health Alliance shares insights into how neurodiversity is defined & how that definition has evolved throughout the years, the importance of fostering a neurodiverse workplace, what healthcare leaders need to know about neurodiversity with regards to how healthcare is delivered, and more.

Join the conversation with Dr. Amanda Brisebois, a visionary in healthcare leadership, as we unpack the essence of compassion and collaboration in the medical field. With a storied career that has traversed the echelons of Covenant Health as Medical Director and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brisebois offers a treasure trove of wisdom on nurturing healthy work environments and the importance of humility in healthcare leadership. Her reflections on drawing inspiration from those who serve at their own expense set the stage for an enlightening discourse on putting the needs of others at the forefront of professional ambitions.We then navigate the nuanced art of communication between patients and their doctors, examining the mutual benefits of clarity and goal setting. Dr. Brisebois, with her background in internal and palliative medicine, provides invaluable insight into the strategies that can enhance dialogue and foster a team-based approach to healthcare. Discover the significance of asking the right questions, aligning goals, and the critical nature of finding a physician who is a true partner in your health journey. The conversation extends to the challenges healthcare professionals face and how adopting these communicative techniques can lead to more successful outcomes for patients.Our discussion culminates with an exploration of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare, highlighting how these crucial aspects can shape better healthcare outcomes. Dr. Brisebois shares practical advice on engaging in impactful conversations that bridge gaps and encourage sensitivity and respect. We also reflect on the power of self-reflection and methodical communication in resolving conflicts, both in the workplace and beyond. The episode is a heartfelt reminder that our actions, no matter how small, contribute to building a better future for the generations that follow, particularly in the realm of healthcare. Support the Show.With 4Freedom, all your communications, internet activity, and app usage are encrypted using multiple layers of robust, military-grade encryption algorithms that surpass the standards used by the NSA.You can start your secure account today:https://www.4freedommobile.com?ref=bridgebuilders

The evidence demonstrates that access to primary care is associated with positive health outcomes, yet challenges abound. Elizabeth sits down with three primary care physicians who serve as leaders in their health systems, tackling the issue of access limitations head-on. Guests include Dr. Melissa Blakeman, the Medical Director for Patient Access at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians; Dr. J Nordstrom, the Access Medical Director for Baylor Scott & White Medical Group; and Dr. Gina Engel, the Associate Chief Medical Officer of Ambulatory for UVA Health. Learn their strategies for addressing primary care access - and their hope to solve this pressing challenge in the future. 

Healthcare is complicated, and most people don't think about it until they need it. In this podcast episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Dr. James Wantuck, the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Accolade, who begins by stating his motivation for entering the healthcare field—a desire to have a significant impact on people's lives. James delves into the rising popularity of weight management medications, particularly GLP-1s, and the challenges employers face in providing coverage. James shares the results of an extensive survey conducted by Accolade, highlighting the demand for these medications and their potential as a recruitment and retention tool for employees. Finally, Dr. Wantuck emphasizes the importance of the doctor-patient relationship in designing individualized weight management programs and addresses the current medication shortage. Tune in to this discussion to discover the future of weight management and personalized healthcare and how Accolade and PlushCare contribute to this evolving landscape. Resources: Connect with and follow James Wantuck on LinkedIn. Follow Accolade on LinkedIn and visit their website. Learn more about PlushCare on their website and follow them on LinkedIn. The Accolade App has over 17,000 positive reviews. Download it here.

In today's episode I speak with Drs. Khama Ennis and Thea James. We focus our discussion on the docuseries Khama created Faces of Medicine. This is a 4 part participatory documentary series centering on the path of Black female physicians in the United States. Thea is a participant in the documentary. She is a nationally and internationally renowned emergency medicine physician at Boston Medical Center. Khama Ennis MD MPH is is the Creative Visionary and Founder of Faces of Medicine. She is also a practicing  physician, speaker, writer, health equity advocate and experienced healthcare leader. Dr. Ennis opened a private practice, Intentional Health, in 2023 focused on Integrative Health and Lifestyle Medicine for patients throughout Massachusetts. She previously served as President of the Medical Staff at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Prior to that she was Chief of Emergency Medicine and Medical Director for the Emergency Department. Her essays have been featured in the Washington Post and Parents Magazine. A talk she gave on antiracism in medicine is one of three selected by the Board of Registration in Medicine to educate physicians in the state of Massachusetts on implicit bias. Thea James MD is Vice President of Mission, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Executive Director of the Health Equity Accelerator Boston Medical Center, and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of the Violence Intervention Advocacy Program at BMC. She is a founding member of the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (the HAVI). In 2011 she was appointed to Attorney General Eric Holder's National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence. As Vice President of Mission Dr. James works with caregivers throughout BMC. Additionally she has primary responsibility for coordinating and maximizing BMC's relationships and strategic alliances with a wide range of local, state and national organizations including community agencies, housing advocates, foundations, and multisector industries that partner with BMC to meet the full spectrum of patients' needs. The goal is to foster innovative, upstream, and effective new models of care that are rooted in racial equity and economic mobility. This approach is essential for patients and communities to thrive.

Unlike traditional pain management, ReActiv8 therapy uniquely addresses chronic low back pain by restoring neuromuscular control and functional spine stability. In this episode, Dr. Chris Gilligan, MD, MBA, Executive Medical Director, Mass General Brigham Global Advisory, Senior Medical Director of Periprocedural Services, Director of Brigham and Women's Spine Service Line, Chief - Division of Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, discusses the groundbreaking five-year data on ReActiv8 therapy for chronic low back pain, offering insights into this transformative approach and its impact on patients' lives. Chris delves into the significant findings from his research, shedding light on the ReActiv8 therapy's effectiveness in addressing chronic low back pain and improving patients' quality of life. He provides an in-depth overview of the research, covering the methodology, patient demographics, and the remarkable outcomes achieved over the five-year study period. Dr. Gilligan also addresses the implications of the findings for payers, providers, and patients, offering a holistic perspective on the therapy's clinical and economic significance. Join Chris and Saul as they uncover the remarkable impact of this novel therapy and explore its broader implications for patients, physicians, and payers in the healthcare ecosystem. Resources:  Watch this amazing interview here. Connect with and follow Chris Gilligan on LinkedIn here. Learn more about ReActiv8-B Trial 3-Year Patient Outcomes Data here. Listen to Dr. Chris's previous interview. Visit the Mainstay website here.

The turn to a new year is the time to set new goals. And who better to set them with than a person who has achieved a career far beyond many of us ordinary mortals—but has the honesty and humility to reveal where she falls short. Dr. Nicole Fox is Associate Chief Medical Officer, Associate Professor of Surgery, Medical Director of pediatric trauma, and Medical Director of CDI for Cooper University Hospital, a level 1 trauma facility in Camden, NJ. She made for a great guest to kick off season 3 of Off the Record. This was one of my favorite interviews to date, very personal and revealing for the both of us. I keep trying to get Nicole to start her own podcast and if you listen you'll understand why. On the show we discuss: • Nicole's biggest accomplishments of 2023 and progress on the path of Ikigai (a Japanese concept related to finding purpose and reason for being) • Nicole (and my own) process for annual review and goal-setting, both personal and organizational • Striking the balance: Developing goals that challenging and therefore worthwhile, but also reachable/achievable. • Cooper Health's Q1 2024 CDI goal: In-depth department audit, aligning people with interests and strengths. You'll want to hear this. • Making goals “sticky” so they don't fall off Feb. 1 • Failures, getting “smacked upside the head” at age 40 and moving from personal accomplishments to mentoring and growing others as we age • Other tidbits from her interesting life, including the first OTR Spotify playlist entry of 2024 (Willie Nelson makes a first and long-overdue appearance).

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Dan Blumenthal. Dr. Blumenthal received his MD and MBA degrees from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School and trained in internal medicine and cardiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Blumenthal is a past recipient of the American Heart Association's Laennec Young Clinician Award and an accomplished health services and cardiovascular disease outcomes researcher whose previous work has focused on innovations in payment model design, quality improvement in cardiology, and leadershipdevelopment. He has published over 50 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Blumenthal previously was a member of the founding team at Devoted Health, where he held the roles of Associate Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director for the health plan.Topics:What is happening at a federal policy level and on the ground that is leading to interest in shifting cardiology payment reform towards value-based models?Where are the clinical opportunities to improve quality and reduce costs in cardiovascular disease?What will cardiovascular care delivery systems look like in 5-10 years?What are we likely to see with respect to trends in hospital employment of cardiologists over the next 5-10 years?Guest - Dr. Dan BlumenthalWebsite: https://cvausa.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-blumenthal-4a19029/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CardiovascularAssociatesofAmerica/Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBAwww.hillaryblackburn.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook@HillBlackburn Twitter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us for an eye-opening discussion with  Dr. Megan Rosenstein, and Isabel Pierre-Louis BSN RNC-OB as they shed light on the national health crisis of maternal mortality rates in the United States and the health disparities that exist for black and brown women across our country. This has been a topic that we have wanted to highlight for a long time so we are grateful to our guests for coming on the show and giving us an understanding of what is happening, why the numbers are going up, the heart-breaking disparities for black and brown mothers, and the innovative and equitable solutions that are being implemented at ATLANTIC HEALTH OVERLOOK HOSPITAL and across the country.  Although this is a difficult topic to discuss, the good news is that the more awareness we can bring to the issues, the more we can all work towards a long term solve for this.  About our GuestsDr. Megan Rosenstein is the Associate Chief Medical Officer and Director of Obstetric Anesthesia at Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center in Summit New Jersey.   Dr. Rosenstein came to Overlook from New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she completed her training in Anesthesiology with a focus on the care of high risk perinatal patients.  In her time at Overlook, Dr. Rosenstein has actively participated in Atlantic Health's system-wide Maternal Collaborative, Overlook's Perinatal Safety and Quality Committee and spearheaded projects such as the Massive Transfusion Protocol, Opioid Reduction Task Force, protocoled response to Amniotic Fluid Embolism, and Enhanced Recovery after Cesarean Birth.  Dr. Rosenstein is the New Jersey state representative for the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, which recognized Overlook as one of the first designated centers of excellence in Obstetric Anesthesia care.  Dr. Rosenstein is a wife and mother to three sons and enjoys weekends on the sidelines and enjoying time with her family.  She is an avid supporter of equitable access to women's healthcare in New Jersey and beyond.  Isabel Pierre-Louis, BSN, RNC-OB, is a career-long advocate of equitable, accessible, high-quality healthcare for all. In her specialty of obstetrical nursing, Isabel is attuned to the needs of women and birthing people, including the unique experiences of those chronically exposed to healthcare inequities, like the BIPOC communities. ABOUT R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. Annie Seelaus is CEO of R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. The firm is a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission-driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc., and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance, and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed-income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

About James Wantuck:James Wantuck is the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Accolade, where he manages a large, growing group of physicians, therapists, and clinical operations staff while working with patients daily. He's a board-certified internal medicine physician who co-founded PlushCare in 2015 and grew it to over 200 physicians offering high-quality, accessible, direct-to-consumer virtual care. James earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh and then earned his doctorate in Medicine at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His mission is to help people at scale.Things You'll Learn:There is a rising popularity of weight management medication in healthcare.GLP-1s are driving the trend when it comes to weight management medications. They are not magic, though.Healthcare is complicated, and most people don't think about it until they need it.Hiring a physician with entrepreneurial skills can greatly benefit a healthcare organization.Staying responsive to market changes is essential for helping patients access better care.Resources:Connect with and follow James Wantuck on LinkedIn.Follow Accolade on LinkedIn and visit their website.Learn more about PlushCare on their website and follow them on LinkedIn.The Accolade App has over 17,000 positive reviews. Download it here.

Dr. Krystal Revai Sodaitis, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Health Alliance joins the podcast to discuss key insights into her background & Health Alliance, top priorities for the rest of the year, programs and initiatives that have been needle-moving, and more!

Dr. Krystal Revai Sodaitis, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Health Alliance joins the podcast to discuss key insights into her background & Health Alliance, top priorities for the rest of the year, programs and initiatives that have been needle-moving, and more!

Dr. Krystal Revai Sodaitis, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Health Alliance joins the podcast to discuss key insights into her background & Health Alliance, top priorities for the rest of the year, programs and initiatives that have been needle-moving, and more!

Tracy S. Cummings, MD, Psychiatrist, Lindner Center of HOPE, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Clinical Excellence, Assistant Professor of Clinical-GEO, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. In her role as Associate Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Excellence, Dr. Cummings is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining programs and policies that support our growing group of expert prescribers and therapists in their efforts to provide care at the highest possible level of excellence and to measure the outcomes of their efforts.

Show NotesNACE is excited to provide you with this podcast episode from our educational collaborator, The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP).  APAPP is the first  association of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, who work in the field of pulmonary medicine. APAPP's mission is to work together for the advancement of the profession and for the well-being of  patients with pulmonary diseases. To learn more about APAPP and to get involved, please visit https://www.pulmapp.com.GuestSusan Wilxon, MD Dr. Susan Wilcox, M.D., attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine and trained in Emergency Medicine in the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency, graduating in 2008. After residency, she completed an Anesthesia Critical Care fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.  Since finishing her training in 2009, she divided her time between the Emergency Department and critical care, working in Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs, and long-term vent units. In July 2017, she assumed the role of the Chief of the newly formed Division of Critical Care within the Department of Emergency Medicine MGH. In addition to attending in the Emergency Department, she also attends in the Heart Center ICU and serves as the Associate Chief Medical Officer of Boston MedFlight.HostCorinne R. Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCPDirector of APP and Clinical Services, Colorado Springs Pulmonary ConsultantsPresident, APAPP, Colorado Springs, COCorinne Young is a Nurse Practitioner began working in the area of pulmonary disease in California in 2005. Since 2011, she has worked in a private pulmonary practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Involvement and the representation of advanced practice providers in the pulmonary world has been an important priority for Corinne.  To that end,  Corinne is the Founder and President of the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers.In addition to her work with APAPP, Corinne is currently one of ten NPs nationwide to become a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. She works closely with the American College of Chest Physicians CHEST programs, and serves on the Interprofessional Team Network, Clinical Research Network, and on the Executive Programing Committee. Additionally, Corinne serves on the American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Board.This Podcast episode does not offer CME/CE Credit.Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

Tommy talks with Dr. Jeff Elder, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Emergency Management at LCMC

In this podcast episode, Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF, and Aja McCutchen, MD, discuss how women in gastroenterology (GI) can embrace and enhance their value. These inspiring GI medicine experts propose a practical formula that involves ongoing, careful self-reflection and asking yourself how your strengths, core values, and interests can be aligned with professional endeavors. In addition, self-advocacy and self-allyship can serve as harmonious tools to drive action and positive change.   Presenters:Dr Anita Afzali is a Professor of Clinical Medicine, Interim Division Director of the Division of Digestive Diseases, Executive Vice Chair of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, and the Associate Chief Medical Officer of the UC Health system in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also a Co-Founder of Scrubs & Heels.Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF: consultant: AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Gilead Sciences, Janssen, Lilly, Pfizer, Takeda; provider of non-CME/CE services: AbbVie, Janssen, Pfizer, Takeda.Dr Aja McCutchen is a Partner and Physician Executive at Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, a division of United Digestive in Atlanta, Georgia, and served as Co-Chair at the Scrubs & Heels 2023 Leadership Summit. Aja McCutchen, MD: consultant/advisor/speaker: Eli Lilly, Modify Health, Redhill Biopharm, Sanofi Regeneron, Takeda.Episode outline: Understanding and establishing your own market value; bringing that to your own organizationConsequences of being ill-equipped to pursue professional growth and developmentAdvocating for the value you bring to the professionNegotiation as a form of self-allyshipNegotiation categories to help support career success and protect work–life balanceOther program activities: Full Program: Equipped and Empowered: Thriving as Women in GIPodcast 1: Finding Your Friendtors: Mentors, Sponsors, and AlliesPodcast 3: Being Your Full Self: Pursuing Work–Life BalanceClinicalThought: Expert Commentary on Thriving as Women in GITo receive continuing education credit, submit your posttest answers no later than the expiration of this activity. Select 1 best answer for each question. When you have completed all the questions, press the "Continue" button at the bottom.

We continue making our way through our Chicago recordings with a very special conversation about Palliative Care, a topic that is hardly discussed in the Muslim communities but can impact the lives of young and old alike within the community. Palliative care specifically deals with relieving serious health-related suffering, be it physical, psychological, social, or spiritual for patients with serious illness like cardiovascular disease, cancer, major organ failure, end-stage chronic illness, acute trauma, or extreme frailty related to old age. It includes pastoral considerations, and more broadly can have profound implications on legal matters such as Living wills and other advance directives, the necessity of families having discussions about of quality of life and long terms care, among other issues.  About Our Guests Dr. Aziz Ansari, is a Professor of Medicine and is the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Optimization and Revenue Integrity at Loyola University Medical Center. He is a practicing and board-certified hospitalist and palliative care physician. Omer Mozaffar serves as the Muslim Chaplain at Loyola University Chicago where he addresses theological, personal, social matters for students of all sectarian outlooks. He has received Islamic studies training both through traditional and academic sources.  Across the Muslim community, for nearly three decades, he has been giving sermons, officiating weddings, leading classes at Islamic centers.

Dr Matthew E. Harinstein, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Associate Chief Medical Officer at UPMC International joins the podcast to discuss his background, top priorities right now, how his organization will evolve over the next couple years, one change that he or his team has made that yielded great results, and more.

During my last conference as ACDIS Director in Oct. 2021 I had the pleasure of introducing Dr. Nicole Fox as our opening keynote. Nicole is not a professional lecturer but delivered one of the most impactful and inspiring speeches I've seen, covering her work as a pediatric trauma surgeon and her challenges as a single mother raising four children. Understatement: Nicole is an impressive human being. In addition to a heavy clinical rotation, she's the Associate Chief Medical Officer, Associate Professor of Surgery, and the Medical Director of pediatric trauma for Cooper University Hospital, a level 1 trauma facility in Camden, NJ. Oh, and she also serves as Medical Director for the hospital's CDI program. Nicole is recently back from a World Trauma Congress in Tokyo and was married this year. We get caught up on all of this on this episode of Off the Record. We cover: • Advances in trauma treatment and insights into Japanese culture and the philosophy of Ikigai • A “typical” day in pediatric trauma—instructive for any CDI professionals who might be grumbling why queries aren't always answered timely • Nicole's inauspicious path to CDI (she was one of the worst documenting physicians in her organization, with a number of outstanding charts so large you have to listen to believe) and unlikely path to medical director of CDI • Vendor shortcomings—overpromise and under-delivery • Mortality reviews—getting started, common clarification opportunities, and the delicate dance of querying a physician to provide further detail on an expired patient • Recent domestic changes • Her favorite song for the OTR Spotify playlist, and our personal encounters with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith (hers is much, much cooler than mine) Books mentioned on the show include: • Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles • Ichigo Ichie (same authors) • Wabi Sabi, Beth Kempton Enjoy! #OTR

In this episode, Daniel Arnold sits down with Dr. Nina Kottler, the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Clinical AI at Radiology Partners. Discover Dr. Kottler's inspiring journey from clinical practice to entrepreneurship, and explore her pivotal role in driving innovation within the field of radiology.  Gain insights into the power of human + AI collaborations, as Dr. Kottler shares examples of how this dynamic duo is revolutionizing radiology and providing exponential benefits.  Learn more at https://medality.com/the-radiology-report-podcast

In this fascinating episode, we're joined by Dr. Krystal Sodaitis, a board-certified pediatrician and expert in coaching physicians with neurodiversity. Dr. Sodaitis shares her own story of being a gifted child and how she came to the work of coaching physicians with neurodiversity. Listen in as we explore the concept of neurodiversity, which embraces the idea that all differences in the brain fall into the spectrum of normal, and how having a high IQ can put people at risk for at-risk behaviors.We also discuss the struggles of being a gifted individual and the importance of embracing differences, such as having ADHD or being socially anxious, and how to handle anxiety that may arise during and after divorce. Dr. Sodaitis gives insightful advice on how to create self-compassion when it comes to differences and how to navigate relationships, dating, and the challenges that come with neurodiversity.Lastly, we talk about the gifts that come with various neurodiversities, such as dyslexia, ADHD, and autism, and how to use our higher functioning areas of the brain to help us with the struggles. Tune in to hear Dr. Sodaitis share her expert advice on navigating neurodiversity in relationships, fostering understanding and belief in neurodiverse individuals, and creating supportive environments that allow everyone to bring their true selves to the table. This is an episode you won't want to miss!"Be Your Own Matchmaker" Dating Course: https://pages.datingafterdivorceacademy.com/offers/Zqa2yQXV Get my FREE PDF Download: 50 Green Flags of a Healthy RelationshipFeatured on the Show: Dr. Krystal SodaitisDr. Krystal Sodaitis board-certified pediatrician, how transitioned from academic medicine to health plan leadership in 2013 she is currently the Associate Chief Medical Officer for a health plan based out of her home state of Illinois. Krystal has advanced certifications in physician coaching, leadership coaching, and deep dive coaching.Highly intelligent people are often identified as neurodiverse (formally or through self-discovery/diagnosis) well into adulthood. While the diagnosis may come with some understanding and validation, many still have questions. Unsure where to go with their newfound knowledge that's where she comes in. Krystal helps neurodiverse docs discover their “what now.” She addresses the guilt, shame, and limiting beliefs that come with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disorder, autism spectrum disorder or any other disability. Our brains are amazing and Krystal wants us all to embrace the different yet glorious ways our brains work. She helps people harness their gifts, not squelch them.Dr. Krystal's WebsiteDr. Krystal's FacebookDr. Krystal's LinkedIn

This episode features Dr. Kevin Carney, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Children's Hospital Colorado. Here, he discusses his background in quality & process improvement, the significance of utilizing technology to help close care gaps, how he is preparing for the next RSV season, and more.

Dr. Robert Root, Pediatrician & Associate Chief Medical Officer at Michigan State University Health Care, joins the podcast to discuss his background, top priorities today, how his community came together after a mass shooting, and more.

The Focused Ultrasound Foundation has designed a novel approach in trying to help patients who have a myriad of illnesses and diseases , including Pediatric Cancer.  On today's podcast Dr. Lauren Powlovich who is the Associate Medical Director of the Foundation will talk about the highlights of what they do, including their most important approach which is to use non invasive technology. As they work on a number of Pediatric Cancers , they also hope to use less and less chemotherapy and radiation, which will help Pediatric Cancer survivors to have less trouble with the side effects that almost all of these kids have to deal with later in life. 

This episode features Shehzad Saeed, MD, FAAP, AGAF, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Dayton Children's Hospital. Here, he discusses his background & career, how he & his team are tackling staffing shortages, telehealth in the pediatric space, and more.