Podcasts about health systems

In this episode, Michael S. Smith, MD, MBA, Associate System Chief of Gastroenterology for Clinical Operations and Strategic Planning at The Mount Sinai Health System and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, discusses key trends in GI care, late cancellations, telehealth, AI adoption, and how strong leadership and culture can support both providers and patients.

Hospitals today typically contain hundreds of storage rooms and thousands of supply bins across multiple, geographically dispersed facilities in their health system. This translates to hundreds of thousands of paper labels that need to be manually updated and printed by already overburdened staff whenever there's a change in item status, description, supplier, etc. One major impact of such antiquated methods of supply chain management is that it's impossible for the item's information to be updated in real time due to being dependent on deployable staff to travel to these sites to make the changes. Any updates on sensitive data such as back orders, recalls, or discontinued items (and indication of available substitutes) can't possibly be handled in a timely manner with paper labels. As a result, there's a much greater risk of not having on-hand the items that are needed for patient care. Electronic shelf label (ESL) solutions are a game-changer because they provide real-time item status and alerts, remote updates at the push of a button, and automated reordering. ESLs save time for both supply chain and clinical staff that would otherwise be spent on manual and low-value-added inventory tasks. They ensure item availability and safety (not recalled, not expired) and free up clinical staff to dedicate more attention and time to patients. Advanced ESL systems also have built-in replenishment signals to ensure that par levels are accurate and stockouts are prevented. They also allow for voice commands to guide the staff to needed items in crowded supply rooms in seconds using blinking LED lights on the ESL.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Brian Blase, president of Paragon Health Institute and former special assistant to the president for economic policy at the White House, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss Obamacare's consequences for American healthcare, explain how ongoing subsidies fuel inflation, and outline the future of healthcare policy reform. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Brian Blase, president of Paragon Health Institute and former special assistant to the president for economic policy at the White House, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss Obamacare's consequences for American healthcare, explain how ongoing subsidies fuel inflation, and outline the future of healthcare policy reform. […]

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Lisa Stephenson, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Cedars-Sinai Health System. Here, she shares strategies for integrating new technology, addressing operational challenges, and engaging clinicians to improve efficiency, patient experience, and staff satisfaction.

The University of Kansas Health System and Children's Mercy are now have the NORD designation. That means we are recognized place for rare disorders and diseases. Today we speak with a patient about her care and hear from doctors about why this recognition matters to people in our region.

A new living classroom in Hamilton is bringing hands-on healthcare education and training into a local long-term care facility. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin discusses the program's future impact with Dr. Michael Heenan, the President and CEO of St. Joseph's Health System.

As hospitals and health systems head into another year of financial pressure, shifting consumer expectations, and intensifying scrutiny, what does the future of payor-provider relations look like in 2026? In this episode, Stephanie Wierwille sits down with Kate Caverno, BPD's SVP of Payer-Provider Practice Lead, to explore managed care trends, contracting complexities, and the shifting power dynamics shaping the market.Download our report, Good People, Flawed System, here.Subscribe to The No Normal Rewind, our newsletter featuring a mashup of the boldest ideas, sharpest takes, and most rewind-worthy moments from our podcast — right here.

What if the mental health diagnosis you’ve been told limits you is actually the beginning of your most extraordinary life? What if stability isn’t the ceiling, but just the foundation? What if the system telling you to “just be stable” has been setting the bar far too low? Award-winning speaker and mental health advocate Gabe Howard reveals a truth the mental health system doesn’t want you to hear: people with serious mental illness can do more than survive. They can thrive, build careers, speak at Oxford University, and lead badass lives. The Dreams That Bipolar Disorder Interrupted Gabe Howard grew up dreaming of becoming a tech mogul, the next Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. It was the mid-90s, the early days of the internet, and he wanted to be an entrepreneur in the public eye. He even considered stand-up comedy. Then bipolar disorder happened. Psychosis happened. Suicidality happened. He was committed to a psychiatric hospital, and everything came crashing down. When he finally reached recovery, Gabe was angry and traumatised. He searched desperately for resources to help himself and his parents, but the harder he looked, the less he found. That’s when he realised something powerful: he wanted somebody to do something, and then he realised he was somebody. He never thought advocacy would become his career. He thought he’d volunteer for his local mental health charity and maybe make a small impact. Now, he’s a Webby Award winner, hosts the Inside Bipolar and Inside Mental Health podcasts, has spoken at Oxford University and the National Press Club in Washington, DC, and wrote a book called Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations. Mental Health Is Identical to Physical Health One of Gabe’s most powerful insights: mental health isn’t like physical health. It’s identical to physical health. Everyone has mental health, just like everyone has physical health. Most people, most of the time, have good mental health. But just like you can catch a cold or break a bone, you can experience mental health challenges. The day after losing a loved one, no one expects you to be at your best mentally. That’s normal. Yet society treats mental health as binary: you’re either “crazy” or “perfectly fine,” with no room for the grey areas where real life actually happens. The System Wants You Stable. Gabe Wants You Thriving. Gabe challenges the mental health establishment’s tendency to set expectations dangerously low. Too often, people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression are told that getting a part-time job and living in a group home means “you’re doing great.” While stability matters, it shouldn’t be the only goal. He’s witnessed people in group homes being told they can’t work full-time or pursue their passions when the real issue is that the system is too scared of relapse to let them try. He shares the inspiring story of Rachel Starr Withers, who lives with schizophrenia yet has hiked volcanoes, appeared in Marvel films, and hosts the Inside Schizophrenia podcast. Her philosophy: “I want to lead a badass life.” No Magic Bullet, Just Consistent Jabs Using boxing as a metaphor, Gabe explains that recovery isn’t about one knockout punch. Everyone loves the idea of that one breakthrough moment, but most fights aren’t won that way. What wins is dozens of small jabs: maintaining sleep hygiene, taking medication as prescribed, keeping mood journals, attending therapy, exercising, eating well, and practicing radical honesty. These seemingly small things add up to sustainable wellness. The key is consistency, not perfection. The Workplace Stigma That Costs Everyone Gabe makes a compelling business case for reducing mental health stigma in the workplace. Companies that create cultures where employees can be honest about their struggles gain productivity. When people feel safe saying they need a mental health hour, they’re more likely to come in later that day rather than calling in sick entirely. This transparency transforms a full day lost into just an hour or two, making it not only ethically right but also more profitable. Three Golden Nuggets for Your Journey Everyone Has Mental Health. Mental health is NOT just negative. It’s a spectrum everyone exists on, just like physical health. The Basics Really Matter. Recovery isn’t one big breakthrough. It’s many small pieces fitting together: sleep, diet, movement, medication, therapy, and honest communication. The Goal Is to THRIVE. Don’t just “live with” mental illness. Believe that people with mental illness can lead GREAT lives, not just get by. About Gabe Howard Gabe Howard is the host of Healthline Media’s Inside Bipolar and Inside Mental Health podcasts and author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003 after being committed to a psychiatric hospital, he received a resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero” and spoke at Oxford University in England. He makes his home in Central Ohio with his wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer he never wanted but now can’t imagine life without. Key Takeaway You are not limited by your diagnosis. The system may tell you to aim for stable, but you were meant for so much more. When you challenge low expectations, build consistent habits, and surround yourself with people who believe in your potential, thriving becomes possible. Your best life isn’t about just getting by. It’s about going as far as you can, and if you stumble, taking a step back and trying again. Watch the full conversation on YouTube Find Out More About Gabe Howard Inside Bipolar Podcast: https://www.healthline.com/health/podcast/ibp Website: gabehoward.com Facebook: facebook.com/gabehowardspeaker Instagram: @askabipolar YouTube: youtube.com/gabehoward29 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabehoward29

Nancy and Hannah talk health insurance, the transition to GetCoveredIllinois.gov, available plans, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Plant health is quietly shaping what we eat, the diseases we face and how our ecosystems function. But if you look at most One Health discussions, plants barely feature.In this episode of Africa Science Focus, we unpack why that gap exists, why it matters, and what happens when plant health and One Health finally come together.Reporter Justice Baidoo speaks with Solveig Danielsen, a plant health systems expert at the agricultural research organisation CABI (the parent organisation of SciDev.Net) and lead author of a study that offers a path forward on this issue. She explains that One Health has traditionally focused on zoonotic diseases, limiting opportunities to tackle wider challenges. Ignoring plant health, she says, weakens the entire health system.The study highlights how global One Health frameworks continue to centre around human and animal health, even though plants are essential to nutrition, livelihoods and environmental balance.Some countries are already demonstrating what integrated approaches can achieve.In Ghana, projects linking plant health and One Health have delivered tangible benefits, says Michael Osae, a research and development scientist at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission who was involved in such initiatives. He says farmers reported better yields, fewer harmful chemicals on their farms and reduced health risks for people, animals and the environment.However, for many communities, the connections remain unclear. Kikope Oluwarore, executive director of the One Health and Development Initiative, says this lack of awareness is still one of the biggest barriers.She believes One Health messaging needs to be integrated into health, agriculture and environmental programmes to help people understand how these systems intersect in daily life.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do you have any comments, questions or feedback about our podcast episodes? Let us know at podcast@scidev.net  Africa Science Focus is produced by SciDev.Net and distributed in association with your local radio station. This episode was supported by Cabi's One Health Hub. This piece was produced by SciDev.Net's Sub-Saharan Africa English desk. Do you have any comments, questions or feedback about our podcast episodes? Let us know at podcast@scidev.net

In this episode of The No Normal Show, Stephanie Wierwille is joined by Drew Marlatt, BPD's VP of Data Products and Technology, for a conversation on one of the biggest barriers to innovation in healthcare: mindset. They explore what it really means to shift healthcare leaders' mindset when it comes to AI adoption, and why so many healthcare organizations can fall short in implementing AI into their workflows.Download our latest report, Crossing the Einstein Divide here.Subscribe to The No Normal Rewind, our newsletter featuring a mashup of the boldest ideas, sharpest takes, and most rewind-worthy moments from our podcast — right here.

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This podcast continues the important conversation on osteoporosis, shining a spotlight on how health systems can leverage features within their Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to improve care for postmenopausal osteoporosis patients.Christen Buseman, Health Systems and Key Accounts Marketing Director at Amgen for the US bone health franchise speaks with Barry Wendt, MD, of St. Elizabeth Healthcare about how health systems can leverage Diagnosis-Aware Notes (DAN) within EHR systems to improve postmenopausal osteoporosis care. This episode is sponsored by Amgen and the participants have been compensated for their time.This episode is sponsored by Amgen.

The health service is currently facing into its time of greatest pressure with rising flu heading into December. So how will the system cope? Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill discusses this and the launch of the updated Sectoral Plan for Health.

Hyro's Responsible AI Agent platform enables health systems to safely automate patient workflows and conversations across key channels such as call centers, websites, SMS, and mobile apps, supporting use cases like scheduling, appointments, and prescription refills and more. But CEO and Co-Founder Israel Krush thinks that providers should look beyond just the high costs of call centers toward their potential for generating revenue.Instead of being a "black box," a call center that leverages technology like that offered by Hyro measures how many calls were made and what the conversion rate (appointments scheduled) was.To handle detailed and specific workflows (such as "I'm looking for a dermatologist in a specific area") Krush says that Hyro supplements the traditional large language models (LLMs) with "small language models."Learn more about Hyro: https://www.hyro.ai/Healthcare IT Community: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Teitelbaum, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Finance Officer at Mount Sinai Health System, shares insights from his three decades in clinical practice and leadership. He discusses the history and scale of Mount Sinai, the growing influence of payers on clinical decision making, and what physician leaders can do to reclaim autonomy and strengthen patient-centered care.

In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Marilyn Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, speaks with Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President of the John A. Hartford Foundation, about her Norma J. Shoemaker Honorary Lecture at the 2025 Critical Care Congress and the transformative impact of the 4Ms framework—What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility—on age-friendly critical care. Dr. Fulmer shares her journey from bedside critical care nurse to national leader in geriatric health, emphasizing the need to adapt healthcare systems to meet the needs of an aging population. She discusses the development of the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, a collaboration among the John A. Hartford Foundation, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, American Hospital Association, and Catholic Health Association. Now implemented in nearly 5000 facilities, the initiative is supported by evidence from models such as the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) units, Hospital Outcomes Program for Elders (HOPE) initiative, and Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program. The episode highlights the January 2025 adoption of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services measure that incorporates the 4Ms into inpatient care standards. Dr. Fulmer explains how hospitals of all sizes can implement age-friendly practices using existing resources and how multiprofessional collaboration is key to success. She also discusses findings from a national survey from Age Wave and the John A. Hartford Foundation, which revealed that only 19% of older adults feel their clinicians consistently address all 4Ms. Listeners will gain insight into how the 4Ms framework improves outcomes and promotes functional recovery in older adults. Whether you're a clinician, educator, or healthcare leader, this episode offers practical strategies and a compelling call to action to join the age-friendly health systems movement.

In this episode, Sarah Galyon, Senior Director of Healthcare Solutions at Intellistack, discusses how health systems can unlock efficiency by combining people, process, and technology. She shares real-world examples of using AI and digital tools to streamline workflows, improve patient throughput, and create lasting operational impact.This episode is sponsored by Intellistack.

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In this episode, Aaron Murski and Cordell Mack, Managing Directors at VMG Health, share insights on the forces driving ambulatory surgery center growth, key barriers to development, and how health systems can create sustainable ASC strategies that align with physicians, patients, and evolving market trends.This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.

In this episode, Eric Huckins discusses trends shaping specialty pharmacy, from managing high-cost infusions and direct-to-consumer models to preparing for the Inflation Reduction Act. He shares how Lumicera is partnering with health systems to enhance efficiency, integration, and patient care.This episode is sponsored by Lumicera Health Services.

In this episode, Lindsay Myers, MBA, MPH, Vice President of Revenue Cycle and HIM at Chapters Health System, discusses how her organization is scaling operations, leveraging automation, and investing in people to support rapid growth and long-term financial stability across its nationwide hospice and value-based care network.

Dr. Tomasz Beer, MD, chief medical officer at Exact Sciences, joins HealthLeaders for a discussion on the clinical research behind Cancerguard tests and how they enable health systems to detect multiple deadly cancers early, streamline diagnostic workflows, and deliver proactive, value-based care. Information presented is not clinical, diagnostic, or treatment advice for any particular patient. Providers should use their clinical judgement and experience when deciding how to diagnose or treat patients. Exact Sciences does not recommend or endorse any particular course of treatment or medical choice. The Cancerguard test was developed, and the performance characteristics validated by Exact Sciences Laboratories following College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The test is performed at Exact Sciences Laboratories. Exact Sciences Laboratories is accredited by CAP, certified under CLIA regulations, and qualified to perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.

In this episode, Shari Johnson, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer at Alameda Health System, discusses how the health system leverages AI, automation, and data-driven strategies to streamline revenue cycle operations while empowering staff and improving patient care. She shares insights on overcoming industry challenges, fostering employee engagement, and leading organizational change.

340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.The large and growing field of specialty pharmacy means new opportunities and challenges for ensuring patients receive the specialty drugs they need and stay on the therapies that might save their lives. St. Luke's Health System, based in Boise, Idaho, has approached this mission by embedding clinical pharmacists in the specialty pharmacy space and using 340B as a critical tool. We speak with Josh Weber, senior director of ambulatory retail and specialty pharmacy services at St. Luke's, to learn more.How Clinical Pharmacists Can Be a “Value Multiplier”Embedding clinical pharmacists in their specialty pharmacies improves operations in myriad ways. These pharmacists can take the burden off other providers by meeting with patients to go over their drug regimens, coordinating care, and running split-fill programs to reduce waste. At St. Luke's, the approach has improved patient adherence to medications and reduced the time between the specialty prescription and the patient having the medication in hand to less than 48 hours – far quicker than the industry standard.340B Savings Are Key to the InvestmentWeber says cost savings from 340B are critical in calculating how they embed resources into specialty pharmacy, noting that improving adherence and retention can increase 340B savings exponentially. These savings then can enable health systems such as St. Luke's to reinvest in their internal specialty pharmacies, provide more patient cost assistance and unreimbursed care, and ultimately shield themselves from headwinds such as drugmaker contract pharmacy restrictions.Embedding Pharmacists Depends on Hospital-Specific FactorsFor hospitals considering following the lead of St. Luke's Health System, Weber said a variety of factors such as patient volume, payer mix, and drug spend can call for a variety of service models and investment strategies. Harnessing data such as heat maps showing where patients are and which clinics they visit can inform how best to embed pharmacists and ultimately improve specialty pharmacy care for patients.Resources:Drugmakers Release 340B Rebate Pilot Program DescriptionsHRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot ProgramBeacon Rebate Model Resources

From Biomedical to Bedside: How Academic Health Systems Are Leading the AI Revolution in Patient Care Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Ryan Sadeghian, System CMIO at University of Toledo Health, as he shares his unique journey from healthcare consultant to practicing pediatrician to AI implementation leader. In this episode, we explore how academic health systems are uniquely positioned to drive healthcare AI innovation, balancing the dual mission of education and patient care while building practical AI solutions that solve real workflow challenges. Dr. Sadeghian discusses his organization's approach to developing internal AI capabilities, managing vendor relationships, and creating sustainable change management strategies that ensure successful AI adoption across clinical and administrative teams. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

The episode explores how Warner Thomas is transforming Sutter Health into a digitally-enabled, ambulatory-focused health system that can navigate major industry headwinds through growth rather than contraction. Thomas discusses Sutter's aggressive expansion of its physician network and ambulatory footprint, the system's push to dramatically improve consumer experience through technologies like online booking and ambient AI documentation, and their strategic pivot toward value-based care models as Medicare payment pressures intensify. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes that successful health systems must embrace AI and digital tools not as futuristic concepts but as immediate operational necessities, while maintaining focus on integrated care delivery that keeps patients at the center—a philosophy shaped by his experience building integrated systems at Ochsner and now applied to reimagining Sutter's historically hospital-centric culture into one that blends physical and digital care delivery across the full continuum. (0:00) Intro(1:01) Overview of Sutter Health(1:56) Comparing Sutter Health and Ochsner(4:08) Key Focus Areas for Sutter Health(6:49) Consumer Experience and Technology Integration(10:56) The Role of AI in Healthcare(18:03) Advice for Startups in Health Tech(21:19) Navigating Financial Challenges in Healthcare(24:23) Healthcare Policy and Advocacy(25:59) Competition and Differentiation in Healthcare(29:58) Value-Based Care and Medicare(34:03) Quickfire Out-Of-Pocket: https://www.outofpocket.health/

Pennsylvania Democrats made significant gains in Tuesday's election – even in places that strongly supported Donald Trump last year. Four members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are preparing to leave their seats after winning local races. Now that election day voting is over, the next task for election officials in Pennsylvania is to officially certify the results. PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt says that process should take about 2 weeks. Health providers and emergency rooms in Philadelphia have seen an uptick in seizures among patients who use street drugs. Fathers are often left out of maternal and child health decisions but a bill which has been passed by the state House aims to change that. And a deep dive: Health systems across Pennsylvania are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to aid them in administrative tasks like medical documentation and in clinical settings with imaging and diagnostics. But as the technology quickly evolves, clinicians, lawmakers and patient safety experts are trying to figure out how to monitor and regulate this new area of medicine.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jaimie Weber, System Director of Nursing for Perioperative Services at Alameda Health System, discusses how her team is using AI, predictive modeling, and technology-driven workflow improvements to enhance efficiency, staff satisfaction, and patient care. She also shares insights on investing in IT infrastructure to support telehealth, cybersecurity, and the future of connected healthcare.

In this episode, Jaimie Weber, System Director of Nursing for Perioperative Services at Alameda Health System, discusses how her team is using AI, predictive modeling, and technology-driven workflow improvements to enhance efficiency, staff satisfaction, and patient care. She also shares insights on investing in IT infrastructure to support telehealth, cybersecurity, and the future of connected healthcare.

Epilepsy, UK Health System VS US, and How We Can Do Better: Conversation With Célestine LaurinSummaryIn this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of living with epilepsy and chronic illness, particularly focusing on the experiences of children and young adults. They discuss the challenges of diagnosis, the importance of support from family and friends, and the role of therapy in managing mental health. The conversation also touches on the stigma surrounding chronic illness, the impact of bullying, and practical advice for managing seizures and advocating for oneself in educational and social settings. Additionally, they explore how epilepsy is represented in the media and the need for better understanding and communication around the condition. This conversation delves into the complexities of living with epilepsy, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by women regarding medication and pregnancy. The speakers share personal experiences with the impact of epilepsy on their lives, careers, and the healthcare system. They discuss the stigma surrounding chronic illness, the importance of open communication with clients in business, and the differences in healthcare systems across countries. The conversation highlights the need for greater awareness and understanding of disability and chronic illness. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, the impact of overprotection on children, and the need for inclusive spaces and universal design. They explore the healthcare systems in different countries, highlighting the disparities in access and affordability. The conversation emphasizes the importance of disability advocacy in health policy and the need for a more inclusive approach to legislation that considers the needs of all individuals, particularly those with chronic illnesses.Keywordsepilepsy, chronic illness, mental health, therapy, support, bullying, childhood illness, accommodations, media representation, epilepsy, medication, women's health, chronic illness, disability, healthcare, personal stories, photography, career choices, mental health, disability, healthcare, universal design, overprotection, advocacy, inclusivity, chronic illness, education, mental health, accessibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discusses Q3 earnings from HCA, Tenet, and Community Health Systems. Alan highlights growth in high-acuity care, strong ambulatory performance, and strategic divestitures that are reshaping profitability and positioning for future success.

On this episode, Cory Geffre, Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Altru Health System, joins the podcast to discuss strategies for increasing the healthcare workforce pipeline and how developing self-awareness is key to becoming an effective and impactful leader.

Send us a textWhat if rural hospitals could thrive instead of just survive?In this episode of CareTalk Executive Features, WVU Medicine President & CEO Albert L. Wright, Jr. joins host David Williams to share how the health system is redefining rural healthcare, expanding access, advancing innovation, and aligning care delivery through initiatives like Peak Health.

This episode features Dr. Rubin Pillay, Chief Innovation Officer at UAB Health System, discussing how UAB is driving transformation through AI, digital innovation, and workforce literacy. He shares insights on operational AI, hospital-at-home care, and why building strong data and innovation foundations is key to sustainable growth in healthcare.

In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with Haris Shuaib, the CEO at Newton's Tree to explore how AI is transforming healthcare. Newton's Tree partners with leading health systems and AI vendors to make AI adoption safe, effective, and scalable. Haris shares practical insights on where health systems should begin, how to design for agility, and what it takes to evolve alongside rapidly changing technology. Together, they look ahead to the future of AI in healthcare, where innovation and compassion go hand in hand because helping people still remains at the heart of every advancement.In this episode, they talk about:The birth of Newton's TreeHealth systems should start small and design for agilityTechnology adoption best practicesNewton's Tree's four-step framework to aid health systems through their entire life cyclesBalancing the need to implement quickly and properly at the same timeThe future of standards for AI in healthcareWe must evolve with technologyA Little About Haris:Haris Shuaib is Founder and CEO of Newton's Tree, a startup dedicated to AI transformation at scale in health and care. He is Director of the Fellowships in Clinical Artificial Intelligence, the world's-first clinical training programme for healthcare professionals to develop practical AI skills. He is also a Consultant Clinical Scientist and former Head of the Clinical Scientific Computing section at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS FT. Finally, he also holds a NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship, where he is leading a national multi-centre trial to see whether AI can improve the treatment of glioblastoma. 

"Purpose isn't soft. It's your most powerful energy source."In this eye-opening episode of the special HAOP Podcast Series, strategist and CEO Rob Craven explains why purpose is no longer a spiritual concept—it's a strategic advantage.From scaling companies to transforming leadership culture, Rob shares how tapping into personal purpose can unlock exponential energy, innovation, and growth.This episode challenges outdated models of leadership and exposes what's keeping organizations stuck in “Capitalism 2.0.”Key insights include:• Why your toughest life experiences often reveal your true purpose• How unconscious leaders drain energy from their teams• Why personalization—not standardization—is the key to future success• What it really takes to scale impact and build movements, not just companies---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Everyone is in the healthcare business now — whether they realize it or not."In this compelling episode of the Personalization Outbreak podcast, Honor Technology CEO Seth Sternberg reveals why caregiving is one of the most urgent — and overlooked — challenges facing the healthcare system and the workforce.With 1 in 5 employees silently caring for aging parents, companies are losing productivity, trust, and talent without even realizing it.And yet, most leaders don't see caregiving as a business issue — until it's too late.Here's what Seth breaks down:• Why 95% of older adults live at home — and why healthcare must follow them there• How AI is unlocking scalable, human-centered care• What employers can do right now to support working caregivers• Why home care is the future — and the workplace must adapt---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What's really behind the burnout crisis in nursing leadership?In this powerful new episode of the Personalization Outbreak Podcast, part of our special 2025 Healthcare in the Age of Personalization (HAOP) Forum Series, Glenn Llopis sits down with Lori Gunther (CEO, Sunova Associates) and Nancy Travis (Executive Nurse Consultant) for an honest conversation about:✅ Why 24/7 accountability is breaking nurse leaders✅ The silent toll of "monkey in the middle" leadership✅ How systemic change and personalized leadership must go hand in hand✅ What C-suite leaders can learn from nurses—and why they must listen now

“Hard things are worth doing.”In this powerful episode of the Special 2025 Healthcare in the Age of Personalization Series, pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Amanda Saratsis shares why purpose, grit, and leadership are essential to reclaiming dignity in healthcare — especially for our most vulnerable patients.Here's what Dr. Saratsis reveals:• Why surgical precision and musical discipline go hand-in-hand• How physician burnout is tied to standardized systems that dehumanize care• Why pediatric cancer is rising — and what needs to change fast• How technology and personalization are reshaping trust at the bedsideIt's an urgent call for healthcare leaders to lead with empathy, act faster, and never forget who they're here to serve.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“Leadership isn't about control anymore — it's about connection.”What if everything you thought about leadership was based on outdated assumptions?In this special episode from the 2025 HAOP Forum Series – part of our Design-Thinking Program for Health System, Clinical, and Nursing Leaders – I'm joined by Dana Greenberg and Scott Taylor of Babson College to rethink what leadership must look like in today's complex world.Together, they break down:• Why leadership must shift from individualism to relational models• How entrepreneurial mindsets unlock innovation in healthcare and beyond• Why identity, empathy, and care are performance drivers—not distractions• What's keeping people in the wrong roles—and how to fix it• Why younger generations will leave if institutions don't evolveThis isn't theory—it's a roadmap for how leaders must show up today.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker's Healthcare, shares insights from recent conversations with health system CEOs. She discusses why regionalization remains difficult in practice, how hospital and service line closures are being reframed, and why access to care continues to be a top concern as organizations plan for the financial and operational pressures of 2026 and beyond.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Susan Ibanez, CIO of Southeast Georgia Health System, who discusses the importance of patient engagement and strengthening patient-provider relationships. She shares how technology and digital transformation are improving patient care and enhancing the overall healthcare experience.

In this episode of Relentless Health Value, host Stacey Richter speaks with Shane Cerone and Dr. Sam Flanders of Kada Health about three pervasive myths in the healthcare industry. They discuss the belief in a functioning healthcare market, the necessity of high prices for hospital survival, and the notion that reducing prices means lower quality care. Highlighting the inefficiencies and lack of competition in the current system, they address the importance of transparency and competition. This episode sets the stage for a follow-up discussion focusing on tangible solutions and improvements for the healthcare system. === LINKS ===

In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour interviews Jeff Mengenhausen, CEO of Montrose Regional Hospital and Health System. Jeff shares insights from his unique journey from Navy SEAL to healthcare executive, discussing how military leadership principles can be applied to civilian healthcare. The conversation covers topics like maintaining team morale, the importance of culture in retaining talent, and the strategies Jeff employs to foster a winning mindset among his staff. For anyone interested in leadership, resilience, and healthcare management, this episode offers valuable lessons and applicable insight. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a 5-star review on your streaming platform. Mike encourages you to reach out to him through Mike@harbourresources.com to share your thoughts on this episode & to share some topics you would like him to cover in the future.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down seven key stories that illustrate the growing financial and operational pressures facing hospitals and health systems today.

Spine surgery sits at the crossroads of need, nuance, and noise—and few people explain that terrain better than Dr. Rod Oskouian, a high-volume neurosurgeon who has led a complex spine program and also navigated care as a patient.  Dr. Oskouian and Healthcare Bridge host, Nate Kaufman pull back the curtain on how consolidation, denials, and a flood of administrative demands reshape daily practice, why “low value” labels miss the mark, and what truly predicts safer outcomes when your back—or your future mobility—is on the line.The conversation starts with the evolution of neurosurgery from community coverage to regional referral, as smaller practices disappear and tertiary centers take on the hardest cases across multiple states. From the OR to the boardroom, Dr. Oskouian unpacks how EMRs, siloed decision-making, and repeated reorganizations increase friction (SEE NATE'S ARTICLE Nathan Kaufman: How silos undermine U.S. healthcare | HFMA). He makes a bold case for a mindset shift: treat physicians as the primary customers of health systems so they have the tools, staffing, and data to deliver better patient care. That shift informs smarter choices about enterprise tech, integrated AI, documentation, imaging, and revenue workflows that either free clinicians to practice medicine—or bury them in clicks and appeals.Kaufman and Dr. Oskouian into the data debate around spine surgery and “low value care,” exploring how Medicare billing data, coding incentives, and risk profiles can warp conclusions. He argues for outcomes that blend patient-reported measures with wearable-driven biometrics—steps, mobility, vitals, adherence—paired with honest risk adjustment for complex cases. For patients trying to choose a surgeon, they offer a pragmatic playbook: prioritize volume, fellowship-trained teams, multidisciplinary pathways, and centers that live and breathe your specific procedure. And they get personal as Dr. Oskouian recounts a severe ski accident, the authorization gauntlet he faced despite insider knowledge, and the hard lesson that navigating networks can matter as much as medical expertise.If you care about healthcare strategy, spine outcomes, physician leadership, or how to advocate for yourself when it counts, this conversation delivers grounded insight you can use. Subscribe, share with a friend who's weighing surgery, and leave a review with your biggest question about choosing the right surgeon—we'll dig into it on a future show.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Eric Poon, Chief Health Information Officer, Duke University Health System. Dr. Poon shares how Duke is using AI to enhance clinical efficiency, redesign inpatient care models, and improve both patient and clinician experiences through initiatives like ambient documentation, innovation units, and computer vision applications.

From the angio suite to the boardroom, what qualities of an interventional radiologist translate into pioneering leadership? Tune in to hear from Dr. Howard Chrisman, the President and CEO of Northwestern Medicine, as he discusses his journey with hosts Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Aaron Fritts.---SYNPOSISDr. Chrisman shares his inspiring journey from a student with an initial interest in veterinary medicine to a leader in interventional radiology (IR) and healthcare administration. He recounts his pivotal experiences, including his mentorship under prominent IRs, his decision to pursue an MBA, and the importance of building trust and fostering relationships within clinical and administrative realms. He details his learnings in developing self-awareness, being open to multiple viewpoints, and amplifying your voice as an IR. The discussion touches on the future of interventional radiology, the impact of artificial intelligence on the field, and the essential qualities for leadership in healthcare. Dr. Chrisman also reflects on the significance of learning from mistakes and the role of mentorship in his career, emphasizing the value of collaboration and empathy in achieving success.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction 03:21 - Mentorship and Career Development09:55 - Balancing Bias and Decision Making18:32 - Building Trust and Value in Healthcare23:13 - The Future of Radiology and AI Integration28:48 - The Role of MBAs in Healthcare32:24 - Reflections on Leadership and Career35:43 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts