Podcasts about physician executives

Episode Summary: Join us for an enlightening episode of SoundPractice as host Mike Sacopulos interviews Tom Rossi, the vice president of executive search at Jackson Physician Search. With more than three decades of experience, Rossi shares his expertise on physician recruitment, leadership development, and the pressing need for effective physician leaders today. Key Takeaways: The Importance of Physician Leaders: Physicians seek to have a voice and make a difference in patient care and experience at various levels in the healthcare system. The report “Developing the Next Generation of Physician Executives” by Jackson Physician Search and MGMA underscores the crucial role of physician leaders in improving healthcare outcomes and organizational efficiency. Challenges and Opportunities: Many organizations lack adequate physician leadership development programs. Discover how organizations in rural and major metro areas are tackling physician recruitment challenges. Essential Elements of Leadership Programs: Rossi highlights the importance of mentorship, group learning, 360 feedback, and executive coaching. Discover how leveraging technology and staying updated with advancements like AI can enhance your team's healthcare delivery. Skills and Training for Physician Leaders: Aspiring physician leaders must develop relationship-building skills and effective communication. Explore various educational paths, including MBAs, MHAs, and specialized certifications like the Certified Physician Executive (CPE). About Jackson Physician Search: Jackson Physician Search specializes in permanent physician recruitment, with a distinct focus on physician leadership roles. Their mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone it touches by supporting facilities across the country that serve more than 10 million patients each year. Resource: Report: Developing the Next Generation of Physician Executives by Jackson Physician Search and MGMA Listen Now: Gain valuable insights into the critical and evolving role of physician leaders in the healthcare sector and how to effectively prepare for and excel in these pivotal roles. Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling discussion with patient advocate and public health champion Leana Wen, MD, MSc. Practicing physician and Washington Post columnist, Wen shares her remarkable journey, from her childhood as an immigrant to the US from China, to her experiences as Health Commissioner of Baltimore. Hear her thoughts on addressing health disparities, improving health outcomes, and the untold health stories that deserve more attention.Show notesAn emergency physician, healthcare executive, adjunct associate professor at George Washington University, and nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, Wen received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and studied health policy at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. A triathlete and mother of 2 young children, she has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Physician-Executives and TIME's 100 Most Influential People.

This conversation is focused on healthy aging, especially the importance of vaccination. Moderator Harry S. Strothers III, MD, MMM Professor and Chair, Department of Family Medicine Mercer University School of Medicine, Chief Family Health Center Atrium Health Navient Harry S. Strothers III, MD, MMM, CAQ-G FAAFP became Chairman and Professor of the Department of Family Medicine at Mercer University School of Medicine and Chief of Family of Atrium Health Navient Health Family Medicine in March 2016. Dr. Strothers received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1982 and stayed for residency training in Family Medicine. He is board certified in Family Medicine and has a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatrics. Dr. Strothers also earned a Masters in Medical Management (MMM) from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and American College of Physician Executives in 2000. Dr. Strothers started practice at a rural National Health Service Corps site in South Carolina. Panelists Dr. Iyabode (Yabo) Beysolow, MD, MPH YB Consultants, LLC. Dr. Beysolow, founder and owner of YB Consultants, LLC, is a respected public health professional with extensive experience and expertise in the area of immunizations: recommendations, implementation and delivery, strategic communications; a public speaker with a reputation for a clear, engaging, and informative communication style; and a highly skilled physician leader with extensive clinical, management, strategic planning, and collaboration-building experience. Dr. Beysolow is a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience in private practice and urgent care settings and ownership and management of a pediatric practice. Dr. Beysolow currently serves on the Boards of various national organizations, including the Quality Improvement Education Advisory Group of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Minority Quality Forum's (NMQF - SHC) Advisory Board. Laura Lee Hall, Ph.D. President, Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity National Minority Quality Forum Dr. Laura Lee Hall brings 20 years plus of executive experience leading health advocacy, research, education, and quality improvement efforts. Dr. Hall founded the Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity (SHC) in 2016 as part of the National Minority Quality Forum to help translate data, geomaps, and educational efforts into improved health in underserved communities, through provider and community education and practice improvement. SHC has launched national initiatives in flu and COVID vaccination, diabetes, heart failure, and cancer screenings, working with FQHCs, other clinics, pharmacists, churches, and other community leaders. Fredie Spry Certified Community Health Worker, HAIR Wellness Warrior Owner of The Shop Spa Fred Spry is a distinguished master barber and the proud proprietor of The Shop Spa, situated in Hyattsville, Maryland. With a passion for both grooming and community well-being, Fred engages his clientele in essential conversations regarding preventive healthcare. As a Certified Community Health Worker and a founding member of Health Advocates In-Reach and Research (HAIR), he tirelessly champions education and awareness to better serve both his clients and the wider community. Regina Robinson, RN, BSN, MSN, MEd Obtained Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Cincinnati & Master of Science in Nursing & Education from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. She retired from Cincinnati Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 2014, after 25 years of service to veterans. She is a member of the Ohio Nurses Association & Sigma Theta Tau & stays abreast of current trends in nursing. She is a member of Legacy Pointe Church & active with the leadership team, coordinator of the health & wellness ministry, & a representative for Legacy Pointe with the National Minority Quality Health Forum.

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/

Dr. Omalu was the first to identify, describe, and name Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy as a disease entity. Dr. Omalu has testified twice before the United States Congress and has provided hundreds of testimonies as an expert witness in federal courts across the country. Dr. Omalu is a member of the College of American Pathologists, American Society of Clinical Pathology, American College of Physician Executives, American College of Epidemiologists, American Association of Neuropathologists, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, National Association of Medical Examiners, International Academy of Pathology, and the American Medical Association.Dr. Omalu has eight degrees in the medical sciences and business management, including his MB/BS/MD from the University of Nigeria, his MPH from the University of Pittsburgh, and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.His work and life have been featured extensively, including a major Hollywood film by Sony Motion Pictures, “Concussion”, and several New York Times best-selling books including “The League of Denial” and “Concussion”.

Recorded on 16 September 2021 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Jean Wright. Dr Wright has been recognized as one of the Top 30 Chief Innovation Officers and one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Health IT in the US.She has practiced as a pediatric anesthesiologist and intensivist and held positions as a Physician Executive at Emory, Chair of Pediatrics for Mercer, and Executive Director for Memorial Health's Children's & Women's Hospital, Savannah, and was Chief Medical Officer for Atrium Health Cabarrus.She is a former health services researcher who has served on federal advisory committees including the CDC National Task Force on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect and the Fogarty International Center of the NIH and has given testimony in the US House of Representatives & Senate.In 1998 she was awarded an honorary doctorate of divinity from Westminster College, and in 2000 she was recognized by the American College of Physician Executives with the Physician of Excellence Award.  To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/

On this epsiode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Dr Leana Wen about his breakthrough Covid diagnosis, the importance of being vaccinated and information around the Delta variant. Dr Wen is an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University. She is a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, as well as a CNN medical analyst. Previously, she served as Baltimore's Health Commissioner where she led the nation's oldest continuously-operating public health department. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Wen has received recognition as one of Governing's Public Officials of the Year, Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Physician-Executives, World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders, and TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People. She is the author of the patient advocacy book entitled When Doctors Don't Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests and just released her new book in July of 2021 entitled: Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On this epsiode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with Dr Leana Wen about his breakthrough Covid diagnosis, the importance of being vaccinated and information around the Delta variant. Dr Wen is an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University. She is a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, as well as a CNN medical analyst. Previously, she served as Baltimore's Health Commissioner where she led the nation's oldest continuously-operating public health department. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Wen has received recognition as one of Governing's Public Officials of the Year, Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Physician-Executives, World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders, and TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People. She is the author of the patient advocacy book entitled When Doctors Don't Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests and just released her new book in July of 2021 entitled: Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

"Public health is not just about the care people receive in the hospital. It's about the air they breathe, the water they drink, the food they have access to, the environment in which they live-- that all can determine if they are healthy." Support Talking Beats with Daniel Lelchuk. Renowned public health official Leana Wen is here, discussing her path from Chinese immigrant to admired physician. In her new book Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health, she speaks about her upbringing in Shanghai, her dreams since childhood to become a doctor, and her great mentors in the USA, including former Representative Elijah Cummings. Leana and Daniel of course also journey into the world of music, about with they share a passion. Dr. Wen also offers some candid advice for the public as they try to navigate the complex, changing landscape of COVID-19. Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and visiting professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. A nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, she is also a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, writing on health policy and public health, and an on-air commentator for CNN as a medical analyst. The author of the critically-acclaimed book on patient advocacy, When Doctors Don't Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests (St. Martin's Press, 2013), she has a forthcoming memoir to be published July 27th, Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health (Metropolitan Books, 2021). Previously, she served as health commissioner for the city of Baltimore, where she led the nation's oldest continuously operating health department to combat the opioid epidemic and improve maternal and child health. She has also worked as director of patient-centered care research in the department of emergency medicine at George Washington University; president of Planned Parenthood; global health fellow at the World Health Organization; consultant to the China Medical Board; and distinguished fellow at the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity.Currently, Dr. Wen serves on the board of directors of Glaukos Corporation and as the chair of the advisory board of the Behavioral Health Group. She is also a member of the board of directors of the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Baltimore Community Foundation. Her previous board experience includes being board chair of Behavioral Health System Baltimore for four years and serving on boards and advisory of boards to more than ten nonprofit and venture-backed health innovation companies. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Wen has received recognition as one of Governing's Public Officials of the Year, Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Physician-Executives, World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders, and TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Dr. Wen lives with her husband and their two young children in Baltimore.

A doctor’s visit, even in the best of times, can be overwhelming to navigate. Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and public health advocate who is committed to patient advocacy. In this episode, Dr. Wen shares tips on how to be a better patient and increase the effectiveness of your care. The author of dozens of scientific articles on emergency systems and patient-centered health reform, Dr. Wen is a visiting professor of health policy and management at George Washington University’s School of Public Health. A contributing columnist for The Washington Post and a CNN medical analyst, she previously served as Baltimore's Health Commissioner. Inspired by struggles during her mother’s long illness, she wrote When Doctors Don't Listen, a book about empowering patients to avoid misdiagnoses and unnecessary tests. Dr. Wen has received recognition as one of Governing's Public Officials of the Year, American Public Health Association's top award for local public health, Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Physician-Executives and TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman

Join me with my guest Lee Angus, President and co-founder of MEDI Leadership, an executive coaching firm which focuses solely on leadership development in the healthcare industry. Lee has nearly 25 years of consulting and coaching experience with sixteen of those years being work with Healhcare Administrative and Physician Executives. In his career, Lee has served clients in multiple industries in Asia, Europe, South America and the United States. Trust me when I say you absolutely do not want to miss this interview! Links to what we explore in the interview include: learn.blainebartlett.com/lmmgift | medi-leadership.org | www.blainebartlett.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and visiting professor of health policy and management at George Washington University’s School of Public Health. She is an expert in public health preparedness and previously served as Baltimore's Health Commissioner. She is a contributing columnist for The Washington Post and a CNN medical analyst. The author of dozens of scientific articles on emergency systems and patient-centered health reform, Dr. Wen is also the author of the book When Doctors Don't Listen.  In 2019, she was named one of Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Physician-Executives and TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People.

Ram Raju, MD, brings vast executive leadership experience and a keen understanding of New York’s health care delivery system to Northwell Health. As senior vice president and community health investment officer, he evaluates the needs of Northwell’s most vulnerable communities and provides solutions for them by collaborating with community-based organizations. He’s responsible for promoting, sustaining, and advancing an environment that supports equity and diversity, and helping the health system eliminate health disparities. Prior to Northwell, Dr. Raju served as president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals from January 2014 to November 2016. Dr. Raju also served as CEO for the Cook County Health and Hospitals System in Chicago, the nation’s third-largest public health system, where he improved cash flow by more than $100 million and changed the system’s financial health during his tenure from 2011 to 2014. Dr. Raju served as vice-chair of the Greater New York Hospital Association and currently sits on the boards of numerous city, state, and national health care organizations, including the American Hospital Association, the New York Academy of Medicine, and the Asian Health Care Leaders Association. Dr. Raju earned a medical diploma and Master of Surgery from Madras Medical College in India. He underwent further training in England, where he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He later received an MBA from the University of Tennessee and CPE from the American College of Physician Executives. 03:01 The factor of health care that makes all the difference—and why the zip code matters. 04:20 Compensating by writing more prescriptions. 04:34 The 80/20 split. 05:13 Dissecting the 80% side of patient health care. 06:50 “How do we get this information to the patient … and how do we [get it to them] at the right time?” 08:54 What Dr. Raju is asking people to do differently. 10:43 The first step health systems should take to combat social determinants. 12:08 The program like Healthify that Dr. Raju has health systems use to help physicians integrate crucial data. 15:40 Providing an algorithm and, subsequently, a foundational metric. 16:13 The advantages to assigning a social score. 16:38 The components to having a great plan to tackle social determinants. 18:32 How Dr. Raju sees this system changing and evolving. 19:49 The barriers to rolling out Dr. Raju’s program. 20:12 “This … is a moment.” 25:08 Larger forces at work, too. 26:30 Why Dr. Raju refers to it as a “movement.” 29:27 “Keeping people healthy is not good for the health care industry.” 30:00 EP189 with Alex Jung of Ernst & Young. 30:55 “The culture is a problem; the economy is a problem.” 31:15 “You can’t just fix one; you got to fix the whole thing.”

In this episode, John interviews Dian Ginsberg, the Director of Career Services at the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL). Through their conversation, we learn that the AAPL is the oldest organization devoted to physician leadership, and that its members are physicians only. Previously known as the American College of Physician Executives, it provides education, career services, coaching and a certification program. It has recently added expanded psychometric assessment to help physicians determine their readiness and competitiveness for a new leadership position.

Have you ever thought that you need more business knowledge? Are you considering an MBA so that you can move into the administrative or corporate world? I have thought about it for years. My guest on this episode is Dr. Joseph Kim, MD, MBA. He has served as faculty for the American Association for Physician Leadership (formerly known as the American College of Physician Executives). He has written articles for the Physician Leadership Journal (formerly known as the Physician Executive Journal). He has spoken to physician groups about the value of the MBA for healthcare professionals. Listen to this episode before you spend thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars to get another degree. I used to think it was vital for physicians to get the MBA degree, but now with all the options for learning out there, the knowledge can be obtained without the expense. Dr Kim is right that the networking the MBA can offer is key, however most people going back for executive MBAs are not getting the same networking benefits that those who attend full time are going to get. I also have seen that many hospital executives that earned a management degree have not gone to high level programs and yet they have worked their way up, so I dont think you need to spend a lot of money to get a brand name diploma unless you want to work on wall street or at a major corporation. If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Kim and his company the website is www.drjosephkim.com his other websites include http://www.nonclinicaljobs.com/ And his most recent company q synthesis a healthcare education and implementation company. Please visit our website at www.doctormoneymatters.com I would love to discuss this topic further. You can comment on our social media sites listed below You can follow our show on: Twitter @drmoneymatters Facebook: Doctor Money Matters Instagram @doctormoneymatters I encourage healthcare professionals to join our private facebook group, Doctor Money Matters. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us positive review on Apple Podcast, Google Play, or Stitcher. Any constructive criticism or topics for future shows can be directed to comments@doctormoneymatters.com Please remember what you heard on this show is for your entertainment and education only. Please speak with the appropriate experts prior to making decisions regarding your own financial situation. Thanks again and look for our next episode coming soon.

Listen NowAs a follow up to my April 1st conversation with Jim Gera concerning bundled payments, during this podcast Dr. Richard Morel discusses Medicare's other major payment reform program, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), or WESTMED Medical Group's three year experience as a Track 1 ACO.   The Medicare ACO program is a creation of the 2010 Accountable Care Act and participation in the program began in 2012.   Currently, there are 434 ACOs (over 90 percent participating in the "no risk" Track 1) caring for approximately 7.5 million Medicare beneficiaries.  The program to date has been a mixed success.  After two performance years (2013 and 2014) only 25 percent of participants have been successful, i.e., have earned shared savings.  (Performance year three or 2015 performance will be made known this September.)  CMS is currently in the process of revising how the agency calculates an ACO's reset financial benchmark.  It is anticipated these changes will improve program performance, or improve both provider interest in participating (or continuing to participate) in the program and participant success in earning shared savings.   During this 21-minute conversation Dr. Morel provides an overview of WESTMED, explains the organization's interest in becoming a Medicare Shared Savings Program or ACO participant in 2013, WESTMED's experience under their first three year agreement, what explained their success, challenges they've found with the program, how the program could be improved and their expectations now as a second agreement period Track 1 ACO.Dr. Richard Morel is the Co-Medical Director of WESTMED Medical Group in Yonkers, New York.  Prior to joining WESTMED in 2008 Dr. Morel was in private practice affiliated with Columbia-Presbyterian Riverdale Hospital for 12 years.  Dr. Morel is board certified in internal medicine.  He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, did his postgraduate training at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and  received his masters of medical management from Carnegie Mellon.  He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American College of Physician Executives.  For information regarding WESTMED go to: http://www.westmedgroup.com/. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

Healthcare Executives Network Interviews Dr. David Nash David B. Nash, MD, MBA Dean Jefferson School of Population Health Philadelphia, PA 19107   David Nash was named the Founding Dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health (JSPH) in 2008. This appointment caps a 20-year tenure on the faculty of Thomas Jefferson University. He is also the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy. JSPH provides innovative educational programming designed to develop healthcare leaders for the future. Its offerings include Masters Programs in Public Health, Healthcare Quality and Safety, Health Policy and Applied Health Economics and Outcomes Research. JSPH also offers a doctoral program in Population Health Science. Dr. Nash is a board-certified internist who is internationally recognized for his work in outcomes management, medical staff development and quality-of-care improvement. In 1995 he received the top recognition award from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy. He received the Philadelphia Business Journal Healthcare Heroes Award in October 1997, and was named an honorary distinguished fellow of the American College of Physician Executives in 1998. In 2006 he received the Elliot Stone Award for leadership in public accountability for health data from NAHDO. In 2009 Dr. Nash received the Wharton Healthcare Alumni Achievement Award. In 2012, he received both the Joseph Wharton Social Impact Award and the Philadelphia Business Journal Medical Education Innovator of the Year award.   Repeatedly named to Modern Healthcare’s list of Most Powerful Persons in Healthcare, his national activities cover a wide scope. He serves as an Industry Advisor for the VHA Center for Applied Healthcare Studies and he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Population Health Alliance (formerly CCA). Dr. Nash is a principal faculty member for quality of care programming for the American College of Physician Executives in Tampa, Florida, and leads the academic joint venture between ACPE and the JSPH.   Dr. Nash is a consultant to organizations in both the public and private sectors. He has chaired the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) of the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (HC4) for more than a decade and he is widely recognized as a pioneer in public reporting of outcomes. In December 2009 he was named to the Board of Directors for Humana Inc., one of the nation’s largest publicly traded healthcare companies. He recently retired from the Board of Endo Health Solutions, a publicly traded pharmaceutical company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. In October 2013 he joined the board of Vestagen, a privately held advanced medical textile company in Orlando, FL. He is on the Board of Main Line Health – a four hospital system in suburban Philadelphia, PA. From 1998–2008, he served on the Board of Trustees of Catholic Healthcare Partners in Cincinnati, Ohio where he chaired the Board Committee on Quality and Safety.   Through publications, public appearances, his “Nash on the Road” blog, and an online column for MedPage Today, Dr. Nash reaches more than 100,000 persons every month. He has authored more than 100 articles in major journals. He has edited 22 books, including Connecting with the New Healthcare Consumer, The Quality Solution, Governance for Healthcare Providers, Health Care Quality: The Clinician’s Primer, Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness, and most recently, Demand Better. From 1984 to 1989 he was Deputy Editor of Annals of Internal Medicine. Currently, he is Editor-in-Chief of four major national journals including American Journal of Medical Quality, Population Health Management, P&T, and American Health and Drug Benefits. 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 and Medical Director of a nine-physician faculty group practice in general internal medicine.   Please visit: http://Jefferson.edu/population_health/ and his blog at http://nashhealthpolicy.blogspot.com   HealthcareExecutivesNetwork.org