Becker’s Healthcare - Clinical Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Joshua Michalski, COO of Kettering Health Network, joins the podcast to discuss the health system’s journey toward achieving high reliability and improving patient access. He also shares insights on creating a more efficient health system, streamlining operations, and advancing strategies that improve both healthcare delivery and the patient experience.

In this episode, Dr. James Keller, Chief Medical Officer at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, discusses the importance of intentional retirement planning, leadership succession and mentorship. He shares how health systems can retain experienced talent, develop emerging leaders and help physician executives transition into their next chapter while maintaining clinical relevance.

In this episode, Sylvain Trepanier, DNP, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive, Providence, discusses Providence’s shift toward team based care models that allow nurses to practice at the top of their license while reducing costs and improving patient care.

In thie episode, Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Executive and President, Children's Health, Intermountain Health, discusses how Intermountain is transforming nursing workflows, incorporating frontline nurse feedback, and using technology to reduce administrative burdens.

In this episode, Bryan Croft, Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Operating Officer at Cedars-Sinai Health System, joins the podcast to discuss rethinking ambulatory strategy and addressing healthcare affordability through considerations such as the 340B program. He also shares insights on the importance of human connection in healthcare and balancing operational priorities with the needs of patients and the communities they serve.

In this episode, Kenneth Finn, MD, Physician. Board Certified PMR, Pain Medicine, Pain Management, Certified in Cannabis Science, discusses the evidence behind cannabis based treatments, potential health risks, drug interactions and the need for stronger safety standards and physician education.