Episodes

In this episode, Rhonda Hoyer, Vice President of Advanced Practice, Wisconsin & Illinois Divisions at Advocate Health, and Britney Broyhill, Vice President of Advanced Practice, North Carolina and Georgia division at Advocate Health, discuss strategies for optimizing the advanced practice workforce, improving patient access, and strengthening team based care through dedicated executive leadership.

In this episode, Tonya Johnson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Health System Chief Operating Officer at MU Health Care, joins the podcast to discuss the role of specialized physicians and care teams in delivering high-quality care. She also shares insights on making care more convenient for patients and creating models that better meet their evolving needs.

In this episode, Betty Jo Rocchio, DNP, RN, CRNA, Executive Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Advocate Health, joins the podcast to discuss the workforce, workflows and work environment factors shaping the nursing profession. She shares insights on using flexible work hours and staffing and scheduling systems to support nurses, the retention strategies that are delivering results, and how healthcare organizations can help new graduates thrive as they begin their careers.

In this episode, Dr. Chris Thomas, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer at FMOL Health, joins the podcast to discuss new innovations and the importance of feedback in improving healthcare quality. He also shares insights on how diagnostic accuracy can create more patient-centered outcomes and the importance of evaluating and improving care for sepsis patients.

In this episode, Robert Rose, DNP, System Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Nursing at Ascension, joins the podcast to discuss strategies for improving nurse retention and building a stronger nursing workforce. He also shares insights on developing nurses and strengthening leadership capabilities to support both individual growth and the future of nursing.

In this episode, Terry McDonnell, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Duke University Health System and Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs at Duke University School of Nursing, joins the podcast to discuss the growing clinical skills gap and the importance of preparing nurses with the skills and confidence needed to succeed at the bedside. She also shares insights on introducing specialized training earlier in education and addressing high turnover rates among bedsid...

In this episode, Matthew Ewend, MD, President, UNC Physicians; Chief Clinical Officer, UNC Health, discusses how AI-powered ambient scribing and chart summarization are reducing administrative burden, strengthening clinician and patient engagement, and reshaping medical education.

In this episode, Jeremy Cauwels, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Sanford Health, joins the podcast to discuss how Sanford is using AI and virtual care to expand access across rural communities, including bringing specialty expertise closer to patients who face significant geographic barriers to care. He also shares insights on strengthening the rural physician workforce through graduate medical education, preparing clinicians to use emerging technologies while maintaining clinical judgment and trus...

In this episode, Dr. Andy Anderson, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at RWJBarnabas Healh, shares how the system is improving mortality outcomes and patient experience through rapid response teams, standardized best practices, and a strong culture of accountability. He discusses strategies for scaling success, coordinating care, and fostering growth across the health system.

In this episode, Peggy Norton-Rosko, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, SVP, Chief Nursing Officer, Trinity Health, discusses strengthening shared nursing governance, using nurse input and data to improve patient outcomes, and addressing workforce challenges through academic partnerships, residency programs, career development, and thoughtful technology investments.

In this episode, Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Executive and President, Children's Health, Intermountain Health, discusses strategies that have strengthened nurse retention, including leader check-ins, nurse leadership development, recognition programs and nurse residency programs that help new graduates build skills, confidence and a sense of belonging.

In this episode, Joseph Ng MD, MBA, Medical Director, Mather Hospital Northwell Health, President of Mather Medical Group, Critical Care Intensivist, Asst Professor of Medicine - Northwell Health and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, BC - Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Clinical Informatics, Mather Hospital Northwell Health, discusses restructuring physician leadership roles to support work-life integration, reduce burnout and strengthen leadership development.

In this episode, Phillip Chang, MD, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at CommonSpirit Health, discusses physician burnout and well-being, the role of AI scribes and documentation tools, and how CommonSpirit supports both employed and independent physicians. He also shares lessons on physician leadership, moral injury and bridging the gap between clinicians and the C-suite.

In this episode, David Marcozzi, MD, MHS-CL, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at University of Maryland Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss embracing changes across inpatient and outpatient care and viewing capacity as a strategic resource. He also shares insights on the importance of effective patient handoffs and how they can support safer, more coordinated care.

In this episode, Dr. Brendan Lloyd, Chief Medical Officer for Providence Clinical Network, joins the podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations can redefine roles to meet the evolving needs of patients, providers, and care teams. He also shares insights on training the next generation of healthcare professionals and preparing them to lead in a changing healthcare environment.

In this episode, Brooke A. Schweitzer, DMSc, MSPA, PA-C, FACHE, Chief Advanced Practice Officer at UChicago Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss creating a framework that strengthens organizational culture and improves the patient experience. She also shares insights on using transparent data through individualized scorecards and the power of peer influence to drive engagement and meaningful change.

In this episode, Kathleen Sanford, DBA, RN, FAAN, Senior EVP, Chief Nursing Officer, CommonSpirit Health, discusses improving nurse retention through virtual integrated care, nurse residency programs, career support and shared governance.

In this episode, Dr. Janice Walker, DHA, MBA-HCM, NEA-BC, BSN, RN, System Chief Nursing Officer, Senior Vice President, UF Health, discusses standardizing nursing practice, accelerating nurse recruitment, strengthening the talent pipeline, and reimagining clinical education through UF Health’s Clinical Reimagining Model.

In this episode, Kevin McGeachy, FACHE, President of Mather Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of prioritizing the patient experience and reducing readmissions. He also shares insights on the critical role of employee engagement in creating a strong culture and delivering better outcomes for patients.

In this episode, Omar M. Ghanem, MD, Professor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Chair of the Division of Metabolic & Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Director of Mayo Clinic International – Middle East, and Program Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship, joins the podcast to discuss advances in obesity treatment and the role of metabolic surgery. He shares insights on minimally invasive techniques, how success should be measured for patients with obesit...

In this episode, LeWanza Harris, MD, MPH, MBA, MS, Chief Quality Officer at Emory Healthcare, joins the podcast to discuss addressing quality gaps and improving workflow reliability across healthcare operations. She also shares insights on leveraging Epic foundation tools and technology to strengthen sepsis care and improve outcomes.

In this episode,Katrina Ascencio-Holmes, BSN, RN, Chief Nurse Officer, Sutter Health, discusses strategies to recruit, retain and develop the health system’s 18,000 nurses, including career development, mentorship, shared governance and frontline engagement. She also shares how Sutter is investing in workplace safety and technology while creating an environment where nurses can build meaningful, long-term careers.

In this episode, Peggy Duggan, MD - EVP, Chief Physician Executive and Chief Medical Officer, Tampa General Hospital, discusses addressing physician burnout by reducing administrative friction, using ambient AI and creating space for physicians to lead improvement efforts. She also shares how transparent data and a shared focus on patient outcomes can align physicians across different employment models.

In this episode, Caren Lewis, Senior Vice President and System Chief Nursing Executive, MultiCare Health System, discusses strategies to improve nurse retention, strengthen nursing leadership and expand the workforce pipeline. She also shares how MultiCare is partnering with academic institutions and using flexible education pathways and specialty residencies to prepare and support new nurses.