Podcasts about multicare health system

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Jason Elrod, CISO, MultiCare Health System. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Nick Muy, CISO, Scrut Automation. In this episode: Supercharging teams Shifting to proactive A unique opportunity A human in the legal loop HUGE thanks to our sponsor, Scrut Automation Scrut Automation empowers compliance and risk teams of all sizes to build enterprise-grade security programs effortlessly. With powerful automation, AI-driven efficiencies, and seamless integrations, Scrut eliminates compliance debt and enables proactive risk management—helping your business stay secure as it scales. Visit www.scrut.io to learn more or schedule a demo.

For the 92nd episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Bradd Busick, SVP, Chief Information Officer at MultiCare Health System to talk about change management! We kick this episode off by discussing how Busick has been thinking about and approaching digital transformation in his organization as an action […]

In this episode, James Lee, CFO of MultiCare Health System, discusses key healthcare trends for 2025, including the aging population's impact, workforce challenges, and technology adoption. He also highlights MultiCare's efforts to improve employee retention, manage patient access, and strategically grow amid evolving market conditions.

Dr. Christopher Kelly, Leader in Medical Informatics and Pediatric Ophthalmology, shares insights on enhancing provider experiences through data and technology at MultiCare Health System. He emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating AI tools in healthcare, highlighting the need to balance innovation with practical implementation that truly supports medical professionals. Dr. Kelly explores the potential of data analytics to drive better outcomes, advocating for a thoughtful approach to AI that prioritizes provider support and patient care quality.

Dr. Christopher Kelly, Leader in Medical Informatics and Pediatric Ophthalmology, shares insights on enhancing provider experiences through data and technology at MultiCare Health System. He emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating AI tools in healthcare, highlighting the need to balance innovation with practical implementation that truly supports medical professionals. Dr. Kelly explores the potential of data analytics to drive better outcomes, advocating for a thoughtful approach to AI that prioritizes provider support and patient care quality.

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Jason Moulding, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Dr. Paul Degenfelder, Surgeon and Medical Director of Supply Chain at MultiCare Health System, join Justin Poulin to discuss their inspiring collaborative journey merging supply chain and clinical perspectives. They share how their unique partnership began, discuss Dr. Degenfelder's path to discovering his passion for supply chain, and identify major wins like pioneering the first system-wide total joint initiative through physician engagement. Tune in for an eye-opening look at how this dynamic duo is transforming healthcare delivery through powerful supply chain-clinical collaborations! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #ClinicalCollaborations

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guests: Jason Moulding, Chief Supply Chain Officer/President & Dr. Paul Degenfelder, Medical Director of Supply Chain at MultiCare Health System and Myriadd Network Topic: Supply Chain Medical Director – A Success Story in Physician Engagement Outline: - How did you two meet and begin to work together at your organization? - Dr. Degenfelder – how did you become passionate about supply chain? - Success Story: First System Wide Total Joint Agreement *What were you trying to accomplish? *What were some keys to success? *How did physician involvement help to ensure it's success? - How have you taken this and launched other system-wide agreements? - What are some of the keys to a successful system-wide agreement versus facility agreements? - Created the first Medical Director position in Supply Chain - If other organizations wanted to create a similar position within their organizations, what should they be looking for in a physician partner?

Featuring Bradd Busick, SVP & Chief Information Officer at MultiCare Health System. The future is now! In this episode Bradd shares how MultiCare is leveraging cutting-edge innovations like autonomous robots and drones to elevate care delivery (literally). We explore the pivotal role of IT partnerships in driving innovation and progress through collaboration. Discover how IT and Operations are working together to measure the impact of technology on healthcare outcomes and meet patient expectations. Tune in to learn about: The evolving role of IT in healthcare How collaboration between departments is driving progress Real-world examples of innovative technologies in action Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of healthcare technology and how it's transforming care delivery. Find Bradd's work at multicare.org Subscribe and stay on the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution. Watch the full video on YouTube @TheDigitalHealthcareExperience The Digital Healthcare Experience is a hub to connect healthcare leaders and tech enthusiasts. Powered by Taylor Healthcare, this podcast is your gateway to the latest trends and breakthroughs in digital health. About Us: Taylor Healthcare empowers healthcare organizations to thrive in the digital world. Our technology streamlines critical workflows such as procedural and surgical informed consent, ransomware downtime mitigation, contactless patient check-in, RX color coding solutions and more. Learn more at taylor.com/digital-healthcare   The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast Powered by Taylor Healthcare Produced by Naomi Schwimmer  Hosted by Chris Civitarese Edited by Eli Banks Music by Nicholas Bach  

In this episode of the CHIME Cast, we delve into the profound influence of Big Tech on the healthcare industry, featuring insights from Bradd Busick, CIO of MultiCare Health System. As technology giants invest billions into healthcare, the podcast explores how these partnerships are shaping the future of healthcare delivery, data management, and interoperability. Listeners will learn about MultiCare's innovative initiatives and the challenges and opportunities that arise from collaborating with Big Tech.    Key Takeaways  Significant investments and initiatives by Big Tech are transforming the healthcare sector.  Challenges and strategies related to data management and interoperability within healthcare organizations are crucial for success.  Partnerships between healthcare providers and Big Tech companies present both opportunities and hurdles.  Future trends in healthcare technology, including AI and machine learning, are set to have significant impacts.  Ethical considerations surrounding data use and the evolving role of healthcare IT leaders are increasingly important. 

Saving lives step by step: Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk, Sept. 21 and 28.Kami Sutton-Hieronymus started participating in the Heart and Stroke Walk when she was 10 years old and this will be her 26th year at the event. Kami was born a blue baby and had her first operation at 12 hours old where doctors discovered she had serious heart defects. While she started out as a volunteer for the American Heart Association, Kami now works for the organization as a Regional Grassroots Manager for its Government Relations team. American Heart Association volunteers and supporters, as well as heart disease and stroke survivors will participate. This year's Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk is sponsored by CVS/Aetna, Delta Dental of Washington, MultiCare Health System and Providence Health Plan.  The American Heart Association and an estimated 6,000 community members will walk at the Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk in Seattle and Tacoma. The walk is open to all ages with a one-mile and three-mile options.  Where and When?   Seattle – Saturday, September 21 at Seattle Center by the International Fountain. Festivities start at 7:30 a.m. and walking begins at 9:00 a.m.Tacoma – Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Cheney Stadium. Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. and walking begins at 10:00 a.m. Register: HERE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Saving lives step by step: Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk, Sept. 21 and 28. Kami Sutton-Hieronymus started participating in the Heart and Stroke Walk when she was 10 years old and this will be her 26th year at the event. Kami was born a blue baby and had her first operation at 12 hours old where doctors discovered she had serious heart defects. While she started out as a volunteer for the American Heart Association, Kami now works for the organization as a Regional Grassroots Manager for its Government Relations team. American Heart Association volunteers and supporters, as well as heart disease and stroke survivors will participate. This year's Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk is sponsored by CVS/Aetna, Delta Dental of Washington, MultiCare Health System and Providence Health Plan.   The American Heart Association and an estimated 6,000 community members will walk at the Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk in Seattle and Tacoma. The walk is open to all ages with a one-mile and three-mile options.   Where and When?    Seattle – Saturday, September 21 at Seattle Center by the International Fountain. Festivities start at 7:30 a.m. and walking begins at 9:00 a.m. Tacoma – Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Cheney Stadium. Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. and walking begins at 10:00 a.m.  Register: HERE  

Prioritizing people and processes over technology is essential for successful healthcare innovations. In this episode, Dr. Arun Mathews discusses strategies for improving healthcare delivery in rural areas and managing hospital capacity post-pandemic. He highlights the importance of focusing on people and processes before implementing technology, sharing a successful example of how clinician engagement led to better patient care and cost reduction. Tune in to learn how technology-driven solutions are transforming patient care in underserved areas! Resources: Connect and follow Dr. Arun Mathews on LinkedIn. Follow MultiCare Health System on LinkedIn. Discover MultiCare Health System's Website! About Memora Health: Memora Health, the leading intelligent care enablement platform, helps clinicians focus on top-of-license practice while proactively engaging patients along complex care journeys. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for care teams and patients. The company's platform digitizes and automates high-touch clinical workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication and support.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda interviews Alison Jones, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Workforce Development at MultiCare Health System. Alison shares her insights on managing workforce challenges in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of strategic workforce planning, career pathways, and leveraging data and AI to improve staffing and development within the organization.

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 Lisa Powell, SVP & Chief Human Potential Officer at MultiCare Health System, 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.

Welcome to the Becker's Healthcare Podcast series hosted by Scott Becker, founder of Becker's Healthcare. In today's episode, Scott sits down with Alison Jones, AVP Executive Recruitment & Strategic Workforce Development at MultiCare Health System, to discuss the challenges faced by MultiCare and the strategies they've employed to navigate them, with a focus on patient care, staffing, and data. Stay tuned for part 2 of this insightful conversation, where we delve deeper into MultiCare's story of strengthening the workforce for community-focused care.This episode is sponsored by Insight Global.

This podcast explores how MultiCare Health System is addressing the healthcare workforce shortage through creative solutions. Listen to leaders Allison Jones and Laura Edwards discuss their collaborative efforts in workforce development and human potential operations. They'll share successful strategies such as the LPN integration into team-based care, the first-of-its-kind Med-Surg fellowship for nurses in the Philippines, and effective tools for managing contract labor. Sponsored by Insight Global, this episode helps leaders think outside the box.

Health system margins are shrinking making pharmacy spend a growing opportunity target. MultiCare Health System departs from historical methods with an exciting, multifaceted approach to the issue.  Dr. Tyson Frodin, Assistant Vice President Pharmacy Supply Chain, Rev Cycle, Technology MultiCare Health System-Pharmacy Services, joins Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director in the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence and your program host to give his thoughts on this issue.   Guest speakers:  Tyson Frodin, PharmD, MHA, FACHE Assistant Vice President Pharmacy Supply Chain, Rev Cycle, Technology MultiCare Health System-Pharmacy Services   Host:  Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS  Pharmacy Executive Director  Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence     Show Notes:  [00:46-01:31] Dr. Tyson Frodin background information  [01:32-02:39] What drove the need for MultiCare's pharmacy spend initiative [02:40-08:42] Multi-pronged plan for MultiCare's pharmacy spend initiative [08:43-10:20] What surprised MultiCare about the process [10:21-11:25] Outcomes [11:26-13:11] Advice they have for other pharmacies who may wanna attempt something like this [13:12-15:06] What's in the future for MultiCare   Links | Resources:  Coming soon – New Pharmacy Portal and Pharmacy Analytics platform We're excited to announce the launch of our new Pharmacy Portal on March 25th, alongside the rebranding of Vizient Savings Actualyzer – Pharmacy (VSAP) to Pharmacy Analytics. The Pharmacy Portal is designed to be a comprehensive hub, offering a wide range of pharmacy tools and metrics, all accessible in one convenient location. With the rebranding to Pharmacy Analytics, we're introducing upgraded features and functionalities aimed at optimizing contract management, benchmarking spend, evaluating drug shortages and much more. Join our webinar on March 27, Navigating Vizient Pharmacy Analytics with PMO projections and data, to learn more about the features and benefits of our new Pharmacy Portal and rebranded Pharmacy Analytics platform. Plus, we will be hosting deeper dive sessions March 18 through April 5 where you can experience the new tools and ask questions of our pharmacy analytics experts. Learn more and sign up for one or multiple sessions.   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed

Join us for an insightful discussion with James Lee, CFO of MultiCare Health System, as we delve into the evolution of value-based care versus fee-for-service models, the implications of CMS encouragement towards value-based arrangements, and the future trajectory of value-based care in conversations with commercial payers. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the strategic considerations shaping healthcare planning for the next two to three years.

Hosts Alan Sardana & Dr. Joshua Liu speak with Bradd Busick, SVP, Chief Information Officer at MultiCare Health System, about "How to Build Trust and a Winning Team Culture, Implementing Autonomous In-Hospital Robots to Reduce Nursing Burdens, Simplifying IT Through Storytelling, and more." 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/

On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Bradd Busick, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, at MultiCare Health System, about "How to Build Trust and a Winning Team Culture, Implementing Autonomous In-Hospital Robots to Reduce Nursing Burdens, Simplifying IT Through Storytelling, and more..."

This episode was originally published in October 2021. Dr. Tammie Chang is aboard-certified physician in pediatric hematology/oncology practicing in Tacoma, Washington. She is the medical director of Provider Wellness for MultiCare Health System. She is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pink Coat, MD, a platform to support and empower the personal and professional success of all women physicians. She has held numerous leadership positions including Director of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) ELEVATE Leadership Development Program for Attending Women Physicians, President of the Washington State Chapter of AMWA, Co-Founder of her local Women in Medicine (Cool Chicks In Medicine) group, and Co-Founder of the Women of Influence Network (WIN) @MultiCare for her healthcare system. In this episode we discuss her story of being in a dark place due to a confluence of practice situations and not wanting to ask for help. She likens this to what many are experiencing during the pandemic. We talk about what worked for her then and now and the impetus it gave her to create a safe space for other physicians to be honest and vulnerable and to know they are not alone.  She comes back to the basics to support herself. Also, you don't want to miss out on her book recommendations! (I have already ordered them!) Pearls of Wisdom for Well-Being: 1- Put Your Own Self-Care First so you can take care of others (Remember the O2 mask image) 2- Set Boundaries! Learn what is your responsibility and what is not your responsibility. 3- Ask For Help.  We're Not Alone. Check out more from Tammie: "Women Doctors Are Struggling In Silence" is Tammie's TED Talk. Tammie's Personal Website at https://www.tammiechangmd.com/

On this episode of the Tomorrow's MSP Podcast, James Frieberg, MBA, CPCS, CPMSM, Director of Medical Staff Services with San Francisco Health Network, serves as guest host and facilitates a special DEI Month roundtable discussion with Dustin Jackson, MHA, CPCS, CPMSM, System Director of Medical Staff Services with MultiCare Health System, and Phillip Iverson, CPCS, CPMSM, Professional Staff and Credentialing Services Senior Manager with Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. Throughout the discussion, James, Dustin, and Phillip address what it means to be a male-identifying MSP in a female dominated profession, as well as how male-identifying MSPs can continue to elevate and advocate for female-identifying professionals.

In this episode, Sujani sits down with Deepti Joshi, the oncology quality program manager at MultiCare Health System. They discuss what quality improvement and management is, what tools and skills can help you succeed in this field, and her experiences as an international student. You'll LearnHow Deepti discovered the field of public health through an interest in healthcare and managementThe role of exploring through internships and other work experiences in finding your passionWhat health and quality management is and what career opportunities are available for those interested in itWhat soft skills are advantageous for those interested in this fieldWhat additional certifications are useful for program management rolesHow teamwork between multiple disciplines is essential in maintaining quality services and systemsWhat a day in the life of a quality manager at a health system looks likeThe biggest challenges Deepti faced as a student/worker coming from a different country and how she overcame these challengesToday's GuestI am currently working as an Oncology Quality Program Manager at MultiCare Health System in Washington. I have previously worked in Quality Improvement in the area of HIV/AIDS. I have a Master of Public Health degree from UNT Health Science Center, TX, and a Master of Hospital Administration degree from India. I also have a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. I am pursuing my interest in both quality management and public health by working in positions that allow me to combine them, and work towards my ultimate goal of contributing to the betterment of our society. ResourcesFollow Deepti on LinkedIn  Learn more about Certified in Public Health certification Learn more about the Lean Six Sigma Certification Learn more about the Google Data Analytics Certificate Find other courses on Coursera Support the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.

March 10, 2023: CIO and SVP of MultiCare Health System, Bradd Busick, shares how they have worked to breach the gap between the healthcare industry and other retail industries by maximizing the usage of technology and working to provide care to the broader and more rural community. How can we work towards providing care and access to those in rural areas with limited access to technology? How can we create a cohesive experience for patients? From Moxi to drones, is technology the primary lane to combatting the staffing shortage and maximizing access to care?Key Points:Understanding the core of healthcare offers opportunities to optimizeMultiCare's Covered Lives ProgramMoxi delivered 3,500 things in 30 days, traveling 605 milesUsing drones in healthcare to aid in telehealth and accessMultiCare Health SystemWe understand that staying ahead of the curve regarding Security Priorities can be challenging. Join us for this webinar, April 6, 1:00pm, to learn how CISOs in healthcare address Security Priorities for 2023 – insights that can help keep your healthcare organization safe and secure. https://thisweekhealth.com/ciso-priorities-2023/Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

       Welcome back to Season 4. In this opening episode I am delighted to introduce Dr Tammie Chang to the podcast. Tammie is a board-certified pediatric oncologist, award-winning author, TEDx speaker, leadership coach, podcast host and fierce national advocate for cultural change in healthcare. She is the Co-Founder of Pink Coat, MD, the Co-Founder and Director of ELEVATE, the American Medical Women's Association's Leadership Development Program for Women Physicians, and the Medical Director of Provider Wellness for MultiCare Health System.             She is the award-winning author of Boundaries for Women Physicians, the co-author of How to Thrive as a Woman Physician, and the creator and host of the LeadHER Podcast for Women Physicians. She has received numerous awards including Women We Admire's Top 50 Women Leaders of Washington for 2022, the 2022 American Stevie Business Awards Gold Maverick of the Year and Woman of the Year, the 2022 Stevie American Women in Business Gold Woman of the Year in Healthcare Award, and Health 2.0's 2022 Outstanding Healthcare Leadership Award.        I was fortunate to meet with Tammie at The Stanford WellMD CWO course in 2022 and she has been instrumental in continuing our alumni group's connection facilitating regular peer mentoring sessions.        In this episode we discuss her own story of severe burnout and depression and progress towards a place of thriving and leading change in clinician wellbeing. Our conversation revisits and develops past podcast topics including values and values alignment, identity, setting boundaries, personal and professional wellbeing and fulfillment,  clinician coaching and leadership development.              Tammie describes the investment, support and collaborative work that drives her organisational wellbeing leadership role.       Season 4 will have a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship  and as recent recipient of several awards for her work in these areas, Tammie shares her learning and experience to date.  I am inspired and encouraged, thank you Tammie.      Links/References:More about Dr Tammie Chang  MDTEDx TalkWomen Doctors are Struggling in Silencehttps://youtu.be/p9ytQa_hW70 Websiteswww.tammiechangmd.comwww.pinkcoatmd.comSocial Media IG: @tammiechangmd and @pinkcoat_mdTwitter: @tammiechangmd and @pinkcoat_mdFB: tammiechangmd and PinkCoatMDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammie-chang-md-254821195/Please see links for doctors in distress Australasia in show notes of this past episode :https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mind-full-medic-podcast/id1513559414?i=1000499606952 The Mind Full Medic Podcast is proudly sponsored by the MBANSW Find out more about their service or donate today at www.mbansw.org.auDisclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care professional. Moreover views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or other official organisations.

When it comes to IT security at hospitals, the third and even fourth-party risk involved has expanded the front line from a moated castle to everywhere, says Jason Elrod, CISO for MultiCare Health System. Source: Q&A with MultiCare Health System CISO Jason Elrod: “Everyone in the Organization is on My Security Team” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Hosts Alan Sardana & Dr. Joshua Liu speak with Dr. Michael Han, Chief Medical Information Officer at CareConnect, an independent business unit of MultiCare Health System, about being a "Urologist-turned-Chief Medical Information Officer, Connecting Care to Patients in Underserved Communities & Why Subtracting from Workflow is Necessary for Innovation." 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/

Validated screening tools for malnutrition help to improve a patient's quality of life. CANCER BUZZ spoke to Dr. Christina Bowen, Chief Well-being Officer for Vidant Health in Greenville, NC, Dr. Egidio Del Fabbro, Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of Palliative Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA and Kelay Trentham, registered dietician, nutritionist, and administrative fellow for the MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA. Hear about how to implement validated screening tools into your cancer program. This is the third episode in a three-part series on malnutrition in cancer care. Christina Bowen, MD Chief Well-being Officer Vidant Health Greenville, NC Egidio Del Fabbro, MD Professor of Internal Medicine Director of Palliative Medicine Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA Kelay Trentham, MS, RDN, CSO, FAND Senior Operations Specialist MultiCare Health System Tacoma, WA Resources: Making the Business Case for Hiring a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist "Prescribing" Exercise and Nutrition in Cancer Care Supporting Cancer Survivors in Making Healthful Lifestyle Changes That's My Farmer: A Research-Based Nutrition & Wellness Program Telehealth: Connecting Patients with Nutrition Services A Quality Improvement Nutrition Program Nutrition: The 7th Vital Sign

Many cases of malnutrition are underdiagnosed and undertreated. CANCER BUZZ spoke to Dr. Christina Bowen, Chief Well-being Officer for Vidant Health in Greenville, NC, Dr. Egidio Del Fabbro, Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of Palliative Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA and Kelay Trentham, registered dietician, nutritionist, and administrative fellow for the MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA. Hear about malnutrition detection processes and the use of validated screening tools. This is the second episode in a three-part series on malnutrition in cancer care. Christina Bowen, MD Chief Well-being Officer Vidant Health Greenville, NC Egidio Del Fabbro, MD Professor of Internal Medicine Director of Palliative Medicine Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA Kelay Trentham, MS, RDN, CSO, FAND Senior Operations Specialist MultiCare Health System Tacoma, WA Resources: Making the Business Case for Hiring a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist "Prescribing" Exercise and Nutrition in Cancer Care Supporting Cancer Survivors in Making Healthful Lifestyle Changes That's My Farmer: A Research-Based Nutrition & Wellness Program Telehealth: Connecting Patients with Nutrition Services A Quality Improvement Nutrition Program Nutrition: The 7th Vital Sign

On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Michael Han, Chief Medical Information Officer at CareConnect, an independent business unit of MultiCare Health System, about his journey from "Urologist to CMIO, Connecting Care to Patients in Underserved Communities, and Why Subtracting from Workflow is Necessary for Innovation."

Weight loss and malnutrition can be caused by the effects of cancer, such as malabsorption, or adverse effects from cancer therapies. CANCER BUZZ spoke to Kelay Trentham, registered dietitian, nutritionist, and administrative fellow for the MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, Washington, and Christie Mangir, patient advocate and breast cancer survivor. Hear how malnutrition affects people with cancer in different ways, even impacting cancer treatment plans. This is the first episode in a three-part series on malnutrition in cancer care. Kelay Trentham, MS, RDN, CSO, FAND Senior Operations Specialist MultiCare Health System Tacoma, WA Christie Campo Mangir, MS Assistant Director, Education Programs Association of Community Cancer Centers San Francisco, CA Resources: Making the Business Case for Hiring a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist "Prescribing" Exercise and Nutrition in Cancer Care Supporting Cancer Survivors in Making Healthful Lifestyle Changes That's My Farmer: A Research-Based Nutrition & Wellness Program Telehealth: Connecting Patients with Nutrition Services A Quality Improvement Nutrition Program Nutrition: The 7th Vital Sign

Hosts Alan Sardana & Dr. Joshua Liu speak with Ben Chao, President, CareConnect & Partner, MultiCare Capital Partners at MultiCare Health System, about "Launching a Health System Venture Fund, Implementing Digital Care Journeys & Leveraging Asynchronous Digital Care." 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/

On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Ben Chao, President, CareConnect & Partner, MultiCare Capital Partners at MultiCare Health System about "Launching a Health System Venture Fund, Implementing Digital Care Journeys & Leveraging Asynchronous Digital Care".

How do we “win the peace” in a healthcare world still reeling from the pandemic? We debate ideas for advancing the industry now, near, and far with Bill Robertson, CEO, MultiCare Health System. Bill speaks about his unique approach leading a sizeable organization through constant turbulence and how to appeal to five types of customers. His leadership style includes a refreshing view of mission, vision, and values and a simple framework for prioritizing competing strategies. Give a listen to a leader who is digging into the future and imagining the post-COVID healthcare experience that is better than before.

Glenn Kasman is a retired healthcare executive, having served as President of the East Region of MultiCare Health System in the Puget Sound area, a provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Glenn's portfolio included hospital, clinic, physician, and health system operations as well as community relations, strategic planning and business development transactions. He began his career as a physical therapist and co-authored text materials on kinesiological surface electromyography and musculoskeletal pain, and presented extensively on clinical topics in national and international settings. Glenn was the recipient of the 2000 Physical Therapist of the Year Award from the Washington State Physical Therapy Association. He administered Level 1 trauma and CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation programs as well as numerous outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation services and clinics, and was active in reimbursement advocacy and professional association leadership.

By implementing a fluid strategy, rather than a 5-year plan, organizations are able to pivot quickly and reallocate resources based on changing needs, said Bradd Busick, CIO at MultiCare Health System. "That's the magic in this process." Source: Q&A with MultiCare CIO Bradd Busick, Part 1: “It’s one thing to gather data; it’s another to do something with it.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

The Wendy Love Edge Show does not dispense medical advice and all of your health choices are your own. Co-host: Branden Lee Guests: Sunil K. Aggarwal, MD, PhD, FAAPMR, FAAHPM is a physician and medical geographer and Co-founder and Co-director of the AIMS (Advanced Integrative Medical Science) Institute in Seattle, a multispecialty teaching clinic and research institute offering cutting edge care in oncology, psychiatry, neurology, rehabilitation, pain, and palliative care. He is a Board-Certified Fellow of both the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, where he was named a Top 20 Emerging Leader. He is Past Chair of the Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group and an inaugural member of the Safe Use in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Forum at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is a Voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the UW School of Medicine, an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Geography in the UW College of Arts and Sciences, an Affiliate Clinical Faculty Member at Bastyr University School of Naturopathic Medicine, and a Faculty Member of the National Family Medicine Residency. He serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the National Cancer Institute's PDQ Cancer CAM information summary on cannabis and as an Associate Member of the New York Academy of Medicine and the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research. He maintains a clinical practice at AIMS and serves as an Associate Hospice Medicine Director and On-Call Palliative Physician for MultiCare Health System. He has been qualified as an expert in cannabis and psilocybin medical and religious use in county, state, and federal courts. Dr. Aggarwal received a B.S. in chemistry, B.A. in philosophy, and a minor in religious studies from UC Berkeley. He completed his MD and PhD degrees at the University of Washington as part of the NIH-supported Medical Scientist Training Program and completed his Residency and Fellowship at Virginia Mason Medical Center, NYU Langone Health, and the NIH Clinical Center Pain and Palliative Care Service. A former National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, Dr. Aggarwal completed his PhD dissertation on “The Medical Geography of Cannabinoid Botanicals in Washington State: Access, Delivery, and Distress.” He is presently a co-investigator on the AIMS Cancer Outcomes Study, the AIMS Medical Outcomes Study, and previously the Canadian Psilocybin Safety Initiative Registry. He has published over three dozen peer-reviewed articles and book chapters that have been cited over 800 times and growing per Google Scholar, and he is honored to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of End of Life Washington and the Center for the Study of Cannabis and Social Policy. Musical Guest: Angela Edge http://angelaedge.com The Wendy Love Edge Show is written and created by Wendy Love Edge Producer: A. Edge Productions Editor: Flint Woods Cannabis Expert MD Dr. Brian Nichol, Music and Cannabis Pairing https://cannabisexpertmd.com/ #FIMM with @learnfromteddi #Milehighnews with Candis Dyer https://www.facebook.com/CannaCornerWithCandisDyer #trainingwithmaryjane Offleash K9 Training LLC, Northwest Arkansas https://www.facebook.com/OLK9Arkansas/ Sponsors: The Relevnt App Karas Healthcare Offleash K9 Training, LLC NW Arkansas Irie Bliss Wellness Green Harvest Health Lynsey Camp Lit Premium Smoking Supplies The Balmb Body Care 131 Inclusion Gallery

Ensuring healthcare facilities secure necessary tools is a complex process. Add in challenges caused by the pandemic, and now teams find themselves struggling to prepare for the next supply shortage. In this episode, Andy Hamilton, the Executive Director at MultiCare Health System, and Jason Scheidler, the Chief Financial Officer at Medxcel take a deep dive on how they ensure their employees have the equipment they need. The common just-in-time healthcare supply chain strategy will likely not be used moving forward. So, how does your organization need to adjust? Listen to learn as Andy and Jason share critical strategies, including identifying offshore versus onshore manufacturers and closely observing political changes, to provide their teams with enough foresight to grasp necessary supplies during the pandemic. On this episode, you'll hear: [01:36] How the pandemic affected healthcare supply chain management [06:05] Strategies used to stay ahead of shortages [08:39] Current levels of supplies [09:46] Current major supply chain challenge [11:44] Inflation's effect on supply chain [13:27] Lessons learned during the pandemic [15:36] Preparations for future issues [17:17] Advice for building a successful strategy

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series Knowing is only one-third the battle. Another third is responding. And the last third is responding quickly. It's not enough to just have the first two thirds. We need to be faster, but how? Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Our guest is Jason Elrod (@jasonelrod), CISO, MultiCare Health System. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Eclypsium Eclypsium is the enterprise firmware security company. Our comprehensive, cloud-based platform identifies, verifies, and fortifies firmware and hardware in laptops, servers, network gear and devices. The Eclypsium platform secures against persistent and stealthy firmware attacks, provides continuous device integrity, delivers firmware patching at scale, and prevents ransomware and malicious implants. In this episode: What can we do as a pragmatic first step to make our cybersecurity teams quicker and more responsive? Would continuous authorization and real time emergency messaging help? Should we improve test automation? What about people - better teaching & work conditions?  

This episode features Jim McManus, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at MultiCare Health System. Here, he discusses his career journey, his pride in MultiCare, how the role of CFO has evolved, and more.

Dr. Tammie Chang is a board-certified physician in pediatric hematology/oncology practicing in Tacoma, Washington. She is the medical director of Provider Wellness for MultiCare Health System. She is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pink Coat, MD, a platform to support and empower the personal and professional success of all women physicians. She holds numerous leadership positions including Director of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) ELEVATE Leadership Development Program for Attending Women Physicians, President of the Washington State Chapter of AMWA, Co-Founder of her local Women in Medicine (Cool Chicks In Medicine) group, and Co-Founder of the Women of Influence Network (WIN) @MultiCare for her healthcare system. In this episode we discuss her story of being in a dark place due to a confluence of practice situations and not wanting to ask for help. She likens this to what many are experiencing during the pandemic. We talk about what worked for her then and now and the impetus it gave her to create a safe space for other physicians to be honest and vulnerable and to know they are not alone. She comes back to the basics to support herself. Also, you don't want to miss out on her book recommendations! (I have already ordered them!) Pearls of Wisdom for Well-Being: 1- Put Your Own Self-Care First so you can take care of others (Remember the O2 mask image) 2- Set Boundaries! Learn what is your responsibility and what is not your reponsibility. 3- Ask For Help. We're Not Alone.

Tous les soirs, retrouvez l'histoire du jour par l'édition du soir de Ouest-France. Crédit musique : Cuisine - Nctrnm / freearchivemusic.org (cc by 4.0) Photo d'illustration : MultiCare Health System

This episode features Jon Russell, Senior Vice President and CIO of MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, Wash. Here, he joined the podcast to discuss how the health system is growing amid the pandemic and the key areas for investment going forward.

Sunil Aggarwal, MD, PhD, FAAPMR is a Board-Certified Physician in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Medical Geographer and serves as the Past Chair of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group and an inaugural member of the Safe Use in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Forum. He was recently named as a Top 20 Emerging Leader by the AAHPM. He is an Affiliate Assistant Clinical Professor in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, and an Affiliate Clinical Faculty with Bastyr University. He completed his MD and PhD degrees at the University of Washington and Residency and Fellowship at Virginia Mason Medical Center, NYU Langone Health, and the NIH Clinical Center. He is a Co-founder, Co-director and practitioner at the Advanced Integrative Medical Science (AIMS) Institute in Seattle, a multispecialty teaching clinic and research institute offering cutting edge care in oncology, psychiatry, neurology, rehabilitation, pain, and palliative care. He also serves as an Associate Hospice Medicine Director and On-Call Palliative Physician for MultiCare Health System. He has published over three dozen peer-reviewed article and book chapters that have been cited over 800 times per Google Scholar. 8:32 Dr. Aggarwal describes the unique cancer care at the Advanced Integrative Medical Science (AIMS) Institute in Seattle. 13:50 Dr. Diva's take on how this approach is revolutionary compared to the standard of cancer care. 18:48 How AIMS Institute's approach translates to treating chronic conditions beyond cancer. 21:24 Dr. Aggarwal's approaches to psycho-spiritual healing. 27:05 Dr. Aggarwal explains his utilization of ketamine-assisted therapies, and his legal efforts to expand patients' access to other psychedelics including psilocybin. 32:58 Dr. Aggarwal's perspective on how psychedelic therapies assist in overall healing and wellbeing. 36:59 The power of psychedelics as psychoplastogens—and the psychology of awe. 41:10 Discussing dosages for ketamine-assisted therapy. 44:13 The ongoing efforts to track how AIMS' integrative approach compares to the current standards of care. 48:17 Contact info, and how to utilize the services of the AIMS Institute. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.aimsinstitute.net/ (AIMS Institute Website) https://www.facebook.com/aimsinstitutepllc/posts_to_page/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/aimsinstituteseattle/ (Instagram) This episode is sponsored by http://www.getchews.com/ (TotumVos Collagen Chews). You can find TotumVos at www.getchews.com. *Use code DRDIVA for an additional 10% off your first order.

This episode features Tim Lynch, System Vice President of Clinical Support Services & Chief Pharmacy Officer at MultiCare Health System. Here, he discusses what to expect with the coming vaccine rollout, the feelings surrounding the vaccine in the medical community, and more.

This week on The Healthcare Security Cast we are celebrating our Healthcare Heroes for IAHSS Healthcare Security and Safety Week. Canada's Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel shares her recognition tip of the day and Chris Littlefield of Beyond Thank You, shares his tip of the day to create a culture of appreciation.  On today's show we're joined by Scott Hemingway, John Oast, Brendan Riley, Radford Garrison, Lenton Bailey and Kelvin Owens. Thanks you to our sponsors: 3D Network Technology, Genetec, The Change Execution Group and 360 LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS Special Mentions: Shane Miller, Mike Arlage, Marvin Lands, Frank Taromina, David Freeman, Carl Hoops, Peter Huey and Jose Mendez. Organizations Represented: Signature Healthcare, Geisinger Health System, Lowell General Hospital (Circle Health), MultiCare Health System and Truman Medical Centers

As health system social media strategies evolve and change due to internal and external factors, the need to understand the right social media structure and approach becomes important to engage with the empowered digital consumer. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith share their own unique research on the state of social media, and then share a framework to help hospitals assist with this work. They are joined by Jen Rittenhouse, manager of social media for Multicare Health System who shares her journey in decentralizing social media to support her growing organization.  Mentions from the Show: What should your social media team look like? Jen Rittenhouse on LinkedIn Jen Rittenhouse on Twitter Jen Rittenhouse on Instagram Find Us Online:  Touchpoint podcast Twitter Reed Smith Twitter Chris Boyer Twitter Chris Boyer website Social Health Institute