Podcasts about chief physician executive

In this episode, Sowmya Viswanathan, MD, MHCH, MBA, FACP, Chief Physician Executive of BayCare Health System shares her healthcare journey and insights on the evolving role of physician executives in health systems.  Dr. Viswanathan discusses BayCare's digital initiatives, including EMRs, telehealth, RPM, AI, data platforms, interoperability, and cybersecurity. She also explores the impact of AI in healthcare, particularly in assisting doctors and nurses with patient interactions – ensuring that key details from conversations are captured accurately. She expresses her fascination with AI and Generative AI and their ability to aggregate and utilize data effectively to enhance patient care. While AI represents the next generation of transformation, Dr. Viswanathan stresses the need for responsible adoption to mitigate risks and build trust. She believes AI-driven tools, like ChatGPT, has the ability to support clinicians and drive better patient outcomes. She also states that as healthcare embraces technology and as AI proves its value in improving care delivery, widespread adoption will come. Take a listen.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Healthcare 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Dr. Shlomit Schaal, Executive Vice President, Chief Physician Executive of Houston Methodist, and President and CEO of the Houston Methodist Physician Organization. Dr. Schaal discusses Houston Methodist's growth, commitment to high-quality patient care, and initiatives like the Joy in Medicine program, which focuses on physician well-being, communication, and professional development.In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, Chief Physician Executive at BayCare Health System, shares insights into the system's strategic growth initiatives, including advancements in graduate medical education, expanding ambulatory care, and embracing digital health.

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We're doing something a little different this week on The Backstory. We're two-thirds of the way through this series and has talked to 13 incredible leaders. So, we wanted to take a moment for host Anne Hancock Toomey to reflect on one of the questions that she asks each guest. That is, "What are the three characteristics of the most effective leaders?" Every one of the leaders interviewed has a unique story. At the same time, they have certain things in common. They are successful because of who they are and how they lead. And so the hope in asking this question, which always comes near the end of the conversations, is to get at those ingredients to their secret sauce. The question isn't "What makes you successful?" It's pointed away from the guest and towards successful leaders in general. But interestingly, to a person, all 13 ended up describing how they've learned to lead. The guests are: Pete November, CEO of Ochsner Health Chris Roth, President and CEO of St. Luke's Health System Sheri Shapiro, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of CommonSpirit Health Bill Southwick, former CEO of QualDerm Partners Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM, Executive VP and Chief Physician Executive, Houston Methodist Phil Roe, former CEO and current Senior Advisor of Martin Ventures Joann Anderson, Former President and CEO of UNC Health Southeastern Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO of Futuro Health Michael Wiechart, President of TEAMHealth Rhonda Brandon, Chief Human Resources Officer at Duke University Health System David Jarrard, Founder and Executive Chairman of Jarrard Inc. Tim Johnsen, SVP & COO of Presbyterian Healthcare Services Ken Graboys, CEO of Chartis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Laura Dyrda sits down with Dr. James E. Craven, Chief Physician Executive at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Dr. Craven shares his perspective on navigating financial challenges, expanding patient access, optimizing physician networks, and evolving as a leader in a dynamic healthcare landscape. Listen in for his strategies and insights on fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration within a mission-driven organization.

Hospital patients are even safer today than they were in 2019. That's according to a new report by the American Hospital Association (AHA). Retirement.Radio's Matt McClure speaks with Dr. Chris DeRienzo with the AHA about the study, what led to the results, and how lessons learned from the pandemic are helping improve patient outcomes.   Call us now by dialing #250 on your cell phone and say the key word “MONEY” Let us help your family reach financial freedom! Learn more at PeakFinancialFreedomGroup.com Check-out our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@peakfinancial8039/videos

Catholic Health's sole provider of IV fluids had to shut down a North Carolina plant, disrupting the supply for hospitals across the country. Dr. Victor Filadora, Chief Physician Executive at Catholic Health explains what impact the situation will have on the hospital.

Chief Physician Executive Anthony Aquilina, DO, of WellSpan Health provides insights about patient engagement in the inpatient and outpatient settings as well as how to engage patients using technology.

This week, host and Jarrard Inc. President Anne Hancock Toomey interviews Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM, of Houston Methodist. Dr. Schaal serves as Executive VP and Chief Physician Executive, Houston Methodist; President and Chief Executive Officer, Houston Methodist Physician Organization; Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Houston Methodist Academic Institute; and Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Weill Cornell College of Medicine. Dr. Schaal is an accomplished ophthalmologist, retinal surgeon, researcher and executive, but her life and passions extend far beyond the lab and operating room. In this conversation, we hear about her inspiring journey from growing up as a child in Israel to moving to the United States. She describes how a young leader influenced her life immeasurably and how her trepidation around water turned into a first job as lifeguard and, ultimately, influenced her career. The conversation dives into her transformative role leading the UMass Chan Medical School Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (read the case study here), and her current focus on physician well-being at Houston Methodist. Dr. Schaal also emphasizes the importance of role models, mentorship, and intentional investment in professional development, offering insightful advice for aspiring women leaders in healthcare. 02:35 – Growing up in Israel 05:09 – First job as a lifeguard and early influential leader 08:11 – Journey into Medicine and Ophthalmology 10:56 – Moving to the United States 14:19 – Turning Around UMass Ophthalmology Department 22:56 – Transition to Houston Methodist 25:23 – Focusing on Physician Wellbeing 29:39 – Elevating Women in Healthcare Leadership 34:06 – Balancing Career and Personal Life 36:18 – Characteristics of Effective Leaders 40:05 – Lightning Round and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Laura Dyrda, as she interviews Dr. Todd Smith, Chief Physician Executive at Sutter Health. Dr. Smith shares insights into Sutter Health's innovative models for improving access to care, clinician growth, and patient experience. Learn about the impactful dyad leadership structure, strategic priorities, and successful initiatives driving Sutter Health's mission to prioritize patients and support clinicians.

Join Laura Dyrda, as she interviews Dr. Todd Smith, Chief Physician Executive at Sutter Health. Dr. Smith shares insights into Sutter Health's innovative models for improving access to care, clinician growth, and patient experience. Learn about the impactful dyad leadership structure, strategic priorities, and successful initiatives driving Sutter Health's mission to prioritize patients and support clinicians.

In this episode, Mackenzie Bean, talks with Dr. Steven Sheris, President of Atlantic Medical Group and Chief Physician Executive at Atlantic Health System. Dr. Sheris shares insights into Atlantic Health's strategic focus on smart growth, patient-centered care, and the use of augmented intelligence to enhance patient communication and care outcomes.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda speaks with Mark Sevco, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr. Todd Smith, Chief Physician Executive of Sutter Health, about their unique dyad leadership model. They discuss the benefits of partnering operations leaders with physicians to optimize healthcare delivery and share insights on their recent successes and future growth plans.

Learning Objectives:-Review the history and flawed assumptions in the use of race and how race-specific PFT reference equations might lead to health disparities.-Understand the evidence behind the recommendation to use race-neutral reference equations.-Review the quantitative impact of switching from race-specific to race-neutral reference equations.-Assess the many remaining gaps in our understanding of how to use pulmonary function tests to improve health.Speakers:Nirav Bhakta, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of California, San FranciscoDr. Bhakta is a national thought leader and Vice-chair of the American Thoracic Society Pulmonary Function Testing Committee. Dr. Bhakta co-chaired the ATS workshop on race and PFTs that led to the publication of the 2023 ATS Statement.Panelists:Thomas R. Vendegna, MD, Pulmonology and Critical Care, CMO French Hospital Medical Center (Facilitator)Jeff Sippel, MD, Critical Care Medicine, UC HealthRobert Wiebe, MD, CMO, CommonSpirit HealthSuchitra Pilli, MD, Interventional Pulmonology and Critical Care, Medical Director for Respiratory Therapy, CHI Health Omaha, Assistant Professor, Creighton UniversityGary Greensweig, DO, Chief Physician Executive, Physician Enterprise, CommonSpirit HealthAnkita Sagar, MD, System Vice President, Clinical Standards and Variation Reduction, Physician Enterprise, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine

In this episode, David Rahija, President, Endeavor Health Medical Group Operations, & Dr. Sanjeeb Khatua, Chief Physician Executive, Endeavor Health, share insights into their backgrounds, what trends they are currently watching in the healthcare landscape, what they are most focused on and excited about going into the last half of the year, and more.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, recorded live at our 14th Annual Meeting, where we delve into insightful discussions with industry experts. Join Dr. Shlomit Schaal, Executive VP, Chief Physician Executive at Houston Methodist, as they share invaluable insights on leadership, growth strategies, and navigating workforce challenges in healthcare. Gain actionable advice and best practices to elevate your organization's performance in today's dynamic landscape.

Exciting insights from our latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast featuring Dr. Rawle “Tony” Seupaul, EVP and Chief Physician Executive at Carilion Clinic! In an illuminating discussion, Dr. Seupaul shares his expert perspective on the intersection of healthcare and technology and the critical role of HR in these dynamic times.

In this episode of DGTL Vocies, Ed welcomes Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, the Chief Physician Executive for BayCare Health System. Sowmya shares a love for music, embracing both Indian classical and Taylor Swift, and discusses a life philosophy rooted in constant and never-ending improvement, as well as a mantra of positive intent. The conversation explores her journey from India to the United States, touching on various roles in healthcare leadership and the positive culture at BayCare, where patient care and community impact are central. With insights into BayCare's initiatives to support clinicians and reduce burnout, they talk a bit about Dr. Sowmya's role as Chief Physician Executive. Emphasizing the importance of technology and innovation in healthcare, Sowmya underscores the need for continuous learning and collaboration among leaders. Takeaways Sowmya Viswanathan's life message is constant and never-ending improvement, and her mantra is positive intent. BayCare has a positive culture focused on patient care and community impact. The role of the Chief Physician Executive involves operational responsibilities and collaboration with other leaders. BayCare is implementing technology initiatives to support clinicians and reduce burnout, such as AI-enabled documentation tools and a flexible hybrid workforce. Sowmya emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, attending conferences, and staying up-to-date with healthcare trends. Family and a support system are crucial for personal and professional success.

Learning Objectives:- Differentiate between usual care, palliative care, and hospice care- Identify patients who may benefit from palliative care or hospice- Discuss outcome data supporting early palliative care intervention- Describe opportunities for integrating palliative care into the management of the patient with serious illnessSpeakers:Dr. Paige Farinholt, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, CHI St. Luke's Health; Assistant Professor Hematology and Oncology, Baylor College of MedicineDr. Mark Beiter, Palliative Medicine, Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthPanelists:Sara Powers, NP, Adult Health Wound Care and Palliative Medicine, Mercy Regional Medical CenterDr. Anne C. RossignoDr. Gary Greensweig, Chief Physician Executive, Physician Enterprise

A discussion of the importance of knowing CPR and a commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the American Heart Association at the 20th Kalamazoo Go Red for Women event with Dr. Martinson Arnan, Senior VP and Chief Physician Executive for Bronson Healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jay Grider, Chief Physician Executive at UKHC joins the podcast to discuss his background, top priorities right now, how his organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that he or his team has made that yielded great results.

This episode features Dr. Sanjeeb Khatua, Chief Physician Executive for NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health. Here, he discusses his background, advice for emerging leaders, what the role of Chief Physician Executive looks like in a health system today, the need to streamline medical education to offset physician shortages, and more.

Success is a combination of determination, humility, curiosity and a few good mentors who can help you access future opportunities.On this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, Chief Physician Executive at BayCare Health System, who offers her prescription for professional growth as an Indian American healthcare leader.Dr. Viswanathan's journey taught her a few important lessons:- A supportive community is foundational to success.- It is essential not only to find mentors in your field but also to be a mentor to future leaders once you have wisdom of your own to share.- Make space for yourself, and for others to bring their authentic self to the workplace. Everyone has a unique perspective that can add value to the conversation.With a posture of humility and a network of encouraging friends and mentors, growth and development will happen organically.BayCare Health System - https://www.linkedin.com/company/baycare-health-system/Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sowmya-viswanathan-md-mhcm-mba-facp-13a12163/BayCare Health System | Website - https://baycare.org/Sanjay Puri - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaykpuri/Alliance for US India Business | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliance-for-us-india-business/Thanks for listening to the Indianness podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and never miss another insightful conversation with leaders of Indian origin. And be sure to leave a review to help get the word out about the show.#Indian #IndiaBusiness #India #Indianness

This episode features Dr. Chris Ghaemmaghami, EVP, Chief Physician Executive & Chief Clinical Officer at Jackson Health System. Here, he discusses where his core focuses are in his current roles, how physician hiring looks in South Florida, advice for leaders looking to have a great career, and more.

Smart credentials help hospitals, clinics, and clinicians With rapid advances in medical care techniques, technologies, and standards, keeping on top of the credentials, training and history of the professional care team, and health care professionals maintaining a standardized, organized portfolio of their own backgrounds, can be a challenge. In this podcast, Paul Bergeron, MD, MBA, the Chief Physician Executive at DoorSpace gives us a look at a company tackling these issues.  The factors in motion include a clinician's educational background, documentation of ongoing education and training, licensing, and other recorded issues and events that may come up. A hospital or a private practice needs to know where their team is on all these thing, and individual practitioners need to know if they are current. This smart credentials system has many benefits. Recruiters in the medical field will especially benefit from what DoorSpace offers. Bergeron believes that DoorSpace is a great opportunity for the channel partner and MSP communities. About DoorSpace DoorSpace is delivering the next generation of healthcare professional development software through their innovative, people-centric, cloud-based solution that helps healthcare professionals get back to what's important: helping their patients and themselves. Based in Houston, Texas, DoorSpace is transforming the way healthcare organizations retain and develop clinical talent by bringing personnel, administration monitoring, and organization systems together in a user-friendly platform that streamlines healthcare processes. DoorSpace is making work better for the people who make a difference.

This live episode from the Becker's Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features W. Graham Carlos, Chief Physician Executive at Eskenazi Health. Here, he discusses how he's battling the issue of no-shows for appointments and balancing access for patients with optimizing doctors' time, how he's battling burnout on the heels of the pandemic, and more.

Dr. Jamie McCarthy, EVP and Chief Physician Executive at Memorial Hermann joins the podcast to discuss his background, Memorial Hermann's commitment to community health, the importance of having a physician involved in advancing the health system's mission, and more!

This episode features Dr. Jordan Asher, Chief Physician Executive at Sentara Health. Here, he discusses what makes Sentara special, the importance of preventative, mental health, & consumer centric care, ways to engage patients to be more active in their care, and more.

Dr. John Neil is the Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive and Network Strategy Officer for HonorHealth in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Neil drives physician engagement throughout HonorHealth, working to ensure that physicians have input and involvement in the decision-making processes of the healthcare system. His work with clinical teams focuses on strategic initiatives, operations, clinical services and the continuum of patient care.An interventional radiologist by clinical training, he joined HonorHealth as the organization's senior physician leader in 2015 and has since held leadership roles with the organization's medical staff, Scottsdale Health Partners, and the HonorHealth Board of Directors. His professional experience includes serving as the chairman of Southwest Medical Imaging, a large radiology practice that has been active in ambulatory development, practice mergers and joint ventures.Dr. Neil holds a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Kansas and graduated with honors from Washington University School of Medicine. John Marchica, CEO, Darwin Research GroupJohn Marchica is a veteran health care strategist and CEO of Darwin Research Group. He is leading ongoing, in-depth research initiatives on integrated health systems, accountable care organizations, and value-based care models. He is a faculty associate in the W.P. Carey School of Business and the graduate College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University.John did his undergraduate work in economics at Knox College, has an MBA and M.A. in public policy from the University of Chicago, and completed his Ph.D. coursework at The Dartmouth Institute. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is pursuing certification as a Fellow.About Darwin Research GroupDarwin Research Group Inc. provides advanced market intelligence and in-depth customer insights to health care executives, with a strategic focus on health care delivery systems and the global shift toward value-based care. Darwin's client list includes forward-thinking biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as health care providers, private equity, and venture capital firms. The company was founded in 2010 as Darwin Advisory Partners, LLC and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. with a satellite office in Princeton, N.J.

In this episode of Lessons in Leadership, we are joined by Dr. Robert Murphy Jr., past ASPS president ('13-'14) who currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. We dive into the role of the plastic surgeon as a healthcare executive, meaning of horizontal leadership, and how to navigate high stakes negotiations.

In this short chat with David, we talk about his background, steps on how to fix the American healthcare system and his thoughts of value based care. Book How Covid Crashed the System: A Guide to Fixing American Health CareGet Your Book Here - https://www.amazon.com/How-Covid-Crashed-System-American/dp/1538164256  AboutDavid B. Nash, MD, MBA, is the Founding Dean Emeritus and the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy, at the Jefferson College of Population Health (JCPH). He also serves as a Special Assistant to the Chief Physician Executive of Jefferson Health. A board-certified internist, Dr. Nash is internationally recognized for his work in public accountability for outcomes, physician leadership and quality-of-care improvement. He serves as Chief Health Advisor for the Philadelphia Convention and Visitor's Bureau and has received wide acclaim for his COVID-19 thought leadership. Repeatedly named to Modern Healthcare's list of Most Powerful Persons in Healthcare, his national activities cover a wide scope. Dr. Nash is a principal faculty member for quality of care programming for the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL). He has governance responsibilities for organizations in the public and private sectors including: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM); the National Investment Center for Senior Housing and Care (NIC); the AMGA Foundation Board; InfoMC; ANI Pharmaceuticals; FOX Rehab; and Arsenal Capital Partners. Dr. Nash has received many awards in recognition of his achievements including: the top recognition award from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy; the Philadelphia Business Journal Healthcare Heroes Award; honorary distinguished fellow of the American College of Physician Executives (now AAPL); the Elliot Stone Award for leadership in public accountability for health data from NAHDO; the Wharton Healthcare Alumni Achievement Award; the Joseph Wharton Social Impact Award; and the Philadelphia Business Journal award for innovation in medical education. Dr. Nash's work is well known through his many publications, public and virtual appearances, and online column, MedPage Today. He has authored and edited numerous peer-reviewed articles and books. He is Editor-in-Chief of American Journal of Medical Quality, Population Health Management, and American Health and Drug Benefits. He is also on the founding editorial board of TeleHealth and Medicine Today. Dr. Nash received his BA in economics (Phi Beta Kappa) from Vassar College; his MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and his MBA in Health Administration (with honors) from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, he was a former Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar. He has received honorary doctorates from Salus University in Philadelphia, GCSOM, and the University of Rochester.Learn more about David:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbnash/Learn more about Previva Health Group:Website: https://previva.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/previva-health-group/

On this edition of “Lessons in Leadership,” Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Daniel W. Varga, MD, Chief Physician Executive, Hackensack Meridian Health, talking about dyad leadership and the role physician leaders play in the future of healthcare. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Michellene Davis, Esq., President & CEO, National Medical Fellowships, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Daniel Varga / Michellene Davis

This episode features Dr. Jeffrey Ciaramita, Chief Physician Executive at Mercy Clinic. Here, he discusses his transition into leadership, his focus on empowering local senior leaders across health systems, the importance of in-person connectivity, and more.

Dr. Elaine Cox, Chief Physician Executive at Riley Children's Health joins the podcast to talk about the Ryan White Care Act, mentoring the next generation of leaders, advocacy in leadership, and more.

Dr. Paul Merrick, Co-Chairman and Chief Physician Executive of Duly Health, joined the podcast to talk about the evolving role of independent physician groups, transition to value-based care and Duly's future growth.

Ep 72.The Gary Bisbee Show Notes“A Guide to Fixing American Health Care” with David Nash, M.D. “We find the black box and, no surprise to hardened investigators, it's a multifactorial.”                                                                                                                          – David Nash, M.D. Meet David Nash, M.D.:David Nash, M.D. is the Founding Dean Emeritus and the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy, at the Jefferson College of Population Health.He also serves as a Special Assistant to the Chief Physician Executive of Jefferson Health. He is a prolific author, with a forthcoming book, “How Covid Crashed the System: A Guide to Fixing American Health Care.” Dr. Nash received a Bachelor's in Economics from Vassar College, a medical degree from the University of Rochester, and an MBA in Health Administration from the University of Pennsylvania. Key Insights:Dr. Nash analyzed the pandemic like an investigation into a flight crash. The black box revealed a variety of misaligned incentives in our current healthcare system. Heroism is Counter-productive. Dr. Nash pushes back on the habit of calling doctors “heroes.” It reinforces the mythology that doctors can fix and control everything in healthcare. While individual doctors did their best, in reality it was the American health system that failed during the pandemic. (27:41)Pay-vidors. Dr. Nash points to the benefits of joint venture or ownership models, where payers and providers are economically aligned. This type of model incentivizes prevention, wellness, and upstream care. Kaiser Permanente and Humana are models of this. (34:58) How to Fix Healthcare. Dr. Nash has core recommendations to fix American Healthcare: improve medical education, realign healthcare payment incentives, refocus leadership on the patient, improve connectivity with consumer, and make digital health more inclusive. Relevant Links: Check out Dr. Nash's forthcoming book “How Covid Crashed the System: A Guide to Fixing American Health Care”Follow Dr. Nash on Twitter

• Mark Briesacher, Senior Vice President and Chief Physician Executive, Intermountain Healthcare• Robert J. Weber, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FASHP, Administrator, Pharmacy Services, Department of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center • Tim Lynch, PharmD, MS, FABC, FASHP, FWSPA, Senior Vice President, Clinical Services, Multicare Health System • Moderated by Ayla Ellison, JD, Editor in Chief, Becker's Hospital Review

Meet Tom Balcezak, M.D., MPH:Tom Balcezak, M.D., MPH is the Chief Medical Officer of Yale New Haven Hospital. Previously, he was the Senior Vice President and Chief Quality Officer for Yale New Haven Hospital. He has been with the organization for over 30 years. Dr. Balcezak is an internist and received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut, and his MPH from Yale University. Key Insights:Dr. Balcezak provides insight into the position of Chief Clinical Officer, and the role it plays in the c-suite, strategy, and decision making.The Role: Chief Medical Officer. CMOs have the responsibilities of what historically has been a Chief Physician Executive. His direct reports include Chief Medical Officers and Chief Nurses, and he plays a role in quality, safety, accreditation, policy regulations, as well as pharmacy and supply chain. From a strategic perspective, Dr. Balcezak centers his decisions around the clinical needs of the patients and broader community. (6:50)Integration at Scale. Yale New Haven Hospital was able manage the large influx of patients during the pandemic due to the large size of the organization, combined with a high level on integration. The institution could pivot quickly due to system-wide standardizations related to EMRs, practice groups, and care protocols. (12:43)Staffing Shortages. America's aging population combined with pandemic burn out is causing staffing shortages in healthcare. Additionally, Dr. Balcezak notes wage competition is occurring from parts of the economy that healthcare doesn't normally compete with. Staffing will be one of the biggest challenges ahead given the person-intensive nature of healthcare. (25:57)Relevant Links:“Thomas Balcezak, MD, MPH appointed Chief Medical Officer of Yale New Haven Hospital”Learn more about Yale New Haven Health

Physician experts from CommonSpirit Health discuss updates in the care and treatment of MS including the role of Epstein-Bar Virus:Dr. Tom McGinn, EVP, Physician EnterpriseDr. George Hutton, Baylor College of Medicine, Dept of NeurologyDr. Ankita Sagar, System Vice President for Clinical Standards and Variation Reduction at CommonSpirit HealthDr. Gary Greensweig, Chief Physician Executive, Physician Enterprise

Dr. Paul Merrick, Co-Chairman and Chief Physician Executive of Duly Health, joined the podcast to talk about the evolving role of independent physician groups, transition to value-based care and Duly's future growth.

This episode features Dr. James McCarthy, Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive at Memorial Hermann Health System. Here, he discusses what being a Chief Physician Executive entails, how the position has evolved, the importance of leaders being able to inspire their team, and more.

Dr. Paul Merrick, Co-Chairman and Chief Physician Executive of Duly Health, joined the podcast to talk about the evolving role of independent physician groups, transition to value-based care and Duly's future growth.

Dr. Paul Merrick, Co-Chairman and Chief Physician Executive of Duly Health, joined the podcast to talk about the evolving role of independent physician groups, transition to value-based care and Duly's future growth.For more episodes like this, tune in to Becker's payer Issues Podcast.

This episode features Dr. Paul Merrick, Co-Chairman and Chief Physician Executive at Duly Health. Here, he joined the podcast to talk about the evolving role of independent physician groups, transition to value-based care and Duly's future growth.

November 12, 2021Physician experts from CommonSpirit Health discuss the latest updates on Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines.Included on the panel: Dr. Tom McGinn, EVP, Physician EnterpriseDr. Gary Greensweig, Chief Physician Executive, Physician EnterpriseDr. Kathi Rosen, Pediatrician, Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthDr. Julie A. Boom, Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of MedicineDr. Jill Walsh, Dept. Chair, Women and Pediatrics Services, Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group

October 1, 2021Physician experts from CommonSpirit Health discuss the latest insights on Colorectal Cancer Screening UpdatesIncluded on the panel: Dr. Tom McGinn, EVP, Physician EnterpriseDr. Gary Greensweig, Chief Physician Executive, Physician EnterpriseDr. Michael T. Anderson, MHA, CPHQ, Division VP, Quality and Pop Health,  Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthDr. Nick Jansson, Medical Director, Ambulatory Quality and Pop Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

On this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Daniel Varga, MD, Chief PHysician Executive, Hackensack Meridian Health, about the shifting responsibilities of physicians leaders, especially during a pandemic. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Vaughn McKoy, JD, MBA and Marnie McKoy, EdD, Co-founders, The McKoy Group, LLC, about … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Daniel Varga, Vaughn McKoy and Marnie McKoy

This episode features Jay Grider, Chief Physician Executive at UKHealthCare. Here, he discusses his career journey, COVID-19 in his area, and more.

This episode features John Neil, Chief Physician Executive Network Strategy Officer at HonorHealth. Here, he discusses his pride in the HonorHealth System, how his thoughts around competition and strategy are evolving, and more.

This episode features Dr. Paul Merrick, Co-Chairman and Chief Physician Executive at Duly Health. Here, he joined the podcast to talk about the evolving role of independent physician groups, transition to value-based care and Duly's future growth.

This episode features Mark Briesacher, Senior Vice President & Chief Physician Executive at Intermountain Healthcare. Here, he discusses what it takes to be a magnificent physician group, how to connect with patients through value-based care, and more.

Friends,There are numerous critical healthcare reframes in this week's episode. First, what Dr. Silverstein makes abundantly clear is that the senior leadership team at ChristianaCare is fully comitted to accelerating the shift to value based payment. Second, they are committed to greatly expanding the use of virtual care as a  primary mode of care. Third, they are focused on health outcomes vs healthcare delivery. Underlying these three patient-centered goals is another profound reframe, the notion that in order to achieve the quadruple aim, provider organizations must form vertical integrations and create complementary collaborations with other types of stakeholders in healthcare - such as payers and retailers.Our guest today, Ken Silverstein, is the Chief Physician Executive at ChristianaCare. He previously served as chair of ChristianaCare's Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Director of Perioperative Services and as Chief Medical Officer. He received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and his MBA from the University of Delaware. Dr. Silverstein was a resident and a fellow in anesthesiology at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He completed his clinical fellowship in anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School. In this episode, we'll learn about:The 10 year value-based collaborative agreement that ChristianaCare and Highmark have launched together. The 5 major “vehicles” that ChristianaCare & Highmark are planning to deploy within their collaboration. The guiding “partnership principles” that are being used to create a relationship-centered approach to this synergistic collaboration. The fascinating independent spin-off virtual primary care practice that ChristianaCare is building out with Highmark, that greatly improves the efficiency and effectiveness of care. At the beginning of our conversation, Ken states, “we created a new company and the intent is to completely transform healthcare.”  That bold remark speaks volumes about the visionary leadership at ChristianaCare. Another statement which gripped me was the fact that the ChristianaCare leadership team is discussing Clayton Christenen's ‘dilemma zone'', which the folks at ChristianaCare have relabelled as the “commitment zone”. The point of the concept is that in order to transition to a value paradigm and realize a long-term gain, leadership must accept a short-term loss. It's amazing to see hospital leadership thinking and acting in this way. But even more amazing is the fact that their Chief Financial Officer was the one who introduced this concept to the leadership team. In our correspondence prior to the interview, Ken wrote that American healthcare is “facing an apocalyptic forecast…”.  It's a disconcerting pronouncement from a seasoned physician executive.  But, what was concerning for me was that I had heard this very same comment from two other physician executives in the prior week. During our interview, I asked Ken what he meant by this statement. He went on to discuss issues such as the worsening unaffordability of healthcare, fragmentation of care, and inappropriate overutilization. He also passionately talked about the unacceptable inequities and disparities in healthcare, using Delaware as an example.  In Wilmington, the difference in life expectancy - what Ken referred to as the “death gap” - between white communities and black communities only 2 miles apart is 16 years! He punctuated this statistic by asking how that is acceptable to anyone.The situation may seem dire but I have to say that I have never been more hopeful, more inspired and more encouraged about the future of healthcare than I am today. The reason stems from listening to leaders like those at ChristianaCare who are not just speaking the rhetoric of reframing, but are taking the very concrete steps necessary to create a new and better healthcare. They are making the painful trade-offs required, and are investing in a better future. They are, as Simon Sinek would put it, playing the generative "long game". ChristianaCare is making a demonstrable commitment to creating a value-based future. They are aligning their resources with their rhetoric. They are doing this not because it's easy or safe. They are doing it, as Ken states, “because it's the right thing to do, period.” Until Next Time, Be Well.Zeev Neuwirth, MD 

COVID causes tremendous downstream impact within a healthcare system. It means that healthcare professionals are working 24/7 to care for all the patients who come in. It means that treatment of other patients — for example, those who are chronically ill or who need to get a CT scan — gets pushed back so that COVID patients can be treated. In short, the effects of the COVID pandemic go way beyond COVID-infected patients. In part 2 of this 2-part series, we continue our panel discussion with six distinguished physicians from Memorial Healthcare System. Our panel includes: Dr. Marc Napp - Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Randy Katz - Medical Director, Emergency Services, Memorial Regional Hospital Dr. Jose Fernandez-Duarte - Medical Director, Team Health Hospitalists Dr. Ari Sareli - Chief, Crit i cal Care Medicine, Chief Physician Executive, Memorial Physician Group Dr. Paula Eckardt - Chief, Memorial Division of Infectious Disease Dr. Tammy Tucker - PsyD (Behavioral Health) We discuss: The delta variant Whether FDA approval will improve vaccination rates How to protect unvaccinated children To hear this interview and more like it, subscribe to Heroes of Healthcare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Heroes of Healthcare in your favorite podcast player.

On an average day, there are usually 1,400 beds in operation across the Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida. During the first wave of COVID last summer, the hospital exceeded that capacity with 1,600 patients. Florida is now in the midst of another COVID wave. This time patients are younger, and they are almost entirely unvaccinated — and at the peak of the wave, there were 1,700 patients in the hospital system. In part 1 of this 2-part series, we're joined by six distinguished physicians from Memorial Healthcare System to discuss what the treatment cycle of a COVID patient looks like today. Our panel includes: Dr. Marc Napp - Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Randy Katz - Medical Dir ector, Emergency Services, Memorial Regional Hospital Dr. Jose Fernandez-Duarte - Medical Director, Team Health Hospitalists Dr. Ari Sareli - Chief, Crit ical Care Medicine, Chief Physician Executive, Memorial Physician Group Dr. Paula Eckardt - Chief, Memoria l Division of Infectious Disease Dr. Tammy Tucker - PsyD (Behavioral Health) To hear this interview and more like it, subscribe to Heroes of Healthcare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Heroes of Healthcare in your favorite podcast player.

This episode features Mark Briesacher, Senior Vice President & Chief Physician Executive at Intermountain Healthcare. Here, he discusses what it takes to be a magnificent physician group, how to connect with patients through value-based care, and more.

This episode features John Neil, Chief Physician Executive Network Strategy Officer at HonorHealth. Here, he discusses his pride in the HonorHealth System, how his thoughts around competition and strategy are evolving, and more.

We discussed a number of things including: 1. Valley Health's response to the COVID-19 crisis 2. How this pandemic has created an extraordinary opportunity for innovation and learning 3. The use of AI in tracking data related to pandemic infections and patients 4. How the virus has affected Dr. Brenner personally - symptoms and recovery Dr. Brenner is the President of Clinical Integration and Physician Enterprise for Valley Health System (VHS). He oversees quality and performance improvement, strategic relations and clinical service line development across VHS, as well as Valley Medical Group, Valley Home Care, ColigoCare (VHS's 600-provider Clinically Integrated Network) and Population Health. Dr. Brenner joined Valley in 2015 as SVP and Chief Physician Executive for VHS, and has led an organizational transformation from Fee-For-Service to Fee-For-Value that included the conversion to shared savings contracts and the development of ColigoCare and VHS's Population Health Department. Dr. Brenner led the creation of service lines spanning the continuum of care, the reorganization of Transitions in Care and Case Management, and the unification of quality management across VHS. Prior to joining VHS, Dr. Brenner served as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Summit Medical Group for nine years and, subsequently, as CMO of Summit Health Management. In those roles, he was responsible for strategic expansion; enhancement of organizational performance, patient safety and patient experience through the creation of robust population health, risk management and advocacy departments; clinical program development and advancement of clinical information technology. Prior to that position, he was a Senior Executive at Mountainside Hospital/Atlantic Health System and served as the Chairman of the Family Medicine Department. Dr. Brenner has also spent 15 years in graduate medical education, the last seven of which he served as the Family Medicine Residency Director at Mountainside Hospital/Atlantic Health System. ------ Simon Samaha, MD, MBA, is a veteran healthcare executive and entrepreneur. He is currently a Senior Advisor at Oliver Wyman and a member of its Health and Life Sciences Team. He is a recognized thought leader in provider with deep expertise in Clinical Services and Physician Enterprises. His career started as an executive (including serving as CEO at Summit Medical Group) on the provider side in both not and for profit, later joining a top global consulting firm initially as their healthcare center cluster leader (serving Europe Africa, India and Middle East) and later leading the Clinical Transformation practice. Dr. Samaha's focus is on strategic clinical transformation, assisting organization in optimizing their clinical assets and engaging their physicians in these transformation journeys. He has deep expertise in all aspects of physician organizations including M&A, VBC, network development, operational and financial optimization, and service line design and implementation. Dr. Samaha also helps lead Kentan Staffing Solutions, the healthcare division of ICS. He plays a key role in defining the client needs and is personally involved in reviewing every clinical SME.

This episode features Dr. James McCarthy, Executive Vice President & Chief Physician Executive at Memorial Hermann Health System. Here, he discusses his career journey, changes in healthcare delivery services, how he ended up in Houston, and more.

Dr. Duane Davis, Chief Physician Executive for the Institutes of AdventHealth Central Florida Division, joined the podcast to discuss how COVID-19 will affect heart care in the future.

The federal government is sending hundreds of ventilators to Florida to help deal with rising COVID-19 cases. The Biden Administration said it sent the ventilators per the request of Florida hospitals that have been overrun with COVID patients . Flagler Hospital will receive ventilators as well. Gov. Ron DeSantis said he had no knowledge of the ventilators arriving. Dr. David Rice is the Chief Physician Executive at Flagler Health. He joined us with more. UNF Campus Safety Students are headed back to the University of North Florida (UNF) for the fall semester without a mask mandate. UNF faculty rallied outside Thursday morning's UNF Board of Trustees meeting on the campus, calling for stronger safety protocols as the fall term begins. Masks at UNF are strongly encouraged but not required . For more, we spoke to faculty union president Nicholas DeVilliers . Feeding Northeast Florida More than 76,000 children experience food insecurity in our region, meaning one in five children will

This episode features Dr. James McCarthy, Executive Vice President & Chief Physician Executive at Memorial Hermann Health System. Here, he discusses his career journey, changes in healthcare delivery services, how he ended up in Houston, and more.

Today's guest is Dr. Neil Meehan, the Chief Physician Executive of Exeter Health Resources. Dr. Meehan is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, and was the driving force behind the creation of the New Hampshire Physician Leadership Development Program, a joint effort between the New Hampshire Medical Society, the New Hampshire Hospital Association, and the University of New Hampshire. In this podcast we discuss Dr. Meehan's own journey from living in a music studio above a peanut butter factory through medical school, residency, and his own development as a physician leader. We discuss in detail what the medical school and residency experiences are like because the New Hampshire Physician Leadership Development Program has a unique flavor based on Dr. Meehan's own experience of medical training, as well as his observations about how physician training creates some specific challenges for physicians who want to transition from lead clinician to clinician-leader. I have been part of the Physician Leadership program since its inception, so it was fun to talk with Neil and capture some of the stories and insight I have heard him share over the last few years. This is the abridged version of the interview. In this version of the interview, I cut out our discussion of medical school and residency and what it is like to become a physician. If you would like to listen to the full version, please go to https://anchor.fm/healthleaderforge/episodes/Dr--Neil-Meehan--Chief-Physician-Executive--Exeter-Health-Resources-e13luf0

Today's guest is Dr. Neil Meehan, the Chief Physician Executive of Exeter Health Resources. Dr. Meehan is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, and was the driving force behind the creation of the New Hampshire Physician Leadership Development Program, a joint effort between the New Hampshire Medical Society, the New Hampshire Hospital Association, and the University of New Hampshire. In this podcast we discuss Dr. Meehan's own journey from living in a music studio above a peanut butter factory through medical school, residency, and his own development as a physician leader. We discuss in detail what the medical school and residency experiences are like because the New Hampshire Physician Leadership Development Program has a unique flavor based on Dr. Meehan's own experience of medical training, as well as his observations about how physician training creates some specific challenges for physicians who want to transition from lead clinician to clinician-leader. I have been part of the Physician Leadership program since its inception, so it was fun to talk with Neil and capture some of the stories and insight I have heard him share over the last few years.

This episode features Dr. Jay Grider, Chief Physician Executive at UK HealthCare. Here, he discusses the evolution of his role as CPE, his thoughts on improving the U.S. healthcare system, and more.

As Covid-19 vaccinations are underway, Dr. Daniel W. Varga, Chief Physician Executive at Hackensack Meridian Health, discusses what to expect and answers questions about the new strain of the virus. Hackensack Meridian Health is the largest and most comprehensive health network in New Jersey. For more, visit hackensackmeridianhealth.org.

While some Americans can afford the luxury of working from home, other workers put their lives in peril every single day, just doing their jobs. Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native people had an age-adjusted COVID-19 hospitalization rate about 5.3 times that of non-Hispanic white people, according to data from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Black people and Hispanic or Latino population were both about 4.7 times the rate of non-Hispanic white people. After controlling for age, sex, and mortality rates over time as to the likelihood to die, Asians were 53% more likely, Black Americans were 37% more likely to die than Whites, Native Americans and Alaskan Natives, 26%more likely, and Hispanics, 16% more likely to die. Join us for Herman Williams, MD, MPH, MBA, Managing Director and Chief Physician Executive of the BDO Healthcare Advisory Practice, who is also African-American and author of the book Clear! Living the Life You Didn't Dream Of.

Speakers: Dr. Daniel Varga, Chief Physician Executive, Hackensack Meridian Health Dr. David Adinaro, Deputy Commissioner, NJ Department of Health --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techunited/message

7-8-2020

Episode #19 Steve shares thoughts on how to balance achieving high quality clinical and service outcomes within the ever changing business components of healthcare; he reflects and reveals his inspiration for entering the field of healthcare; we explore how the Socratic Method paved the way to his introduction to quality improvement; we have a real discussion about stress and burnout, and how reflecting, learning, and improving is a key factor to balancing the burden; we learn how Steve practices radical transparency; Steve's major leadership aha moment; his forecast for the future impact of information technology on healthcare; and listen as I nearly censor Steve when he drops his 4 favorite f-bombs!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a model healthcare system?  In this interview, Dr. Mark Briesacher provides us with profound insight into how Intermountain Healthcare consistently maintains its position ...