Episodes

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.

In this episode, Melanie Heuston, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Executive, WVU Medicine, discusses innovative nurse education and recruitment programs, strategies to improve retention, virtual nursing and workplace safety initiatives.

In this episode, Jody Reyes, Chief Operating Officer of the Clinical Enterprise at UI Health Care, University of Iowa Health Care, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of accountability and ownership in healthcare leadership. She also shares insights on navigating the changing economics of healthcare and adapting operational strategies to meet evolving organizational challenges.

In this episode, Dr. Kyle W. Trecartin, Chief Medical Officer, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth, discusses improving patient throughput, strengthening quality and safety through a just culture, and expanding access to care in the community.

In this episode, Tieraona Low Dog, MD, ABOIM, Founding Director of the Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship and pioneer in integrative medicine, and Shaista Malik, MD, PhD, MPH, Executive Director of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute and Vice President of Integrative Health at UCI Health, join the podcast to discuss acupuncture and the integration of integrative and functional medicine into patient care. They also share insights on addressing skepticism, fostering an open-...

In this episode, Fritz François, MD, Executive Vice President, Vice Dean, and Chief of Hospital Operations at NYU Langone Health, joins the podcast to discuss managing healthcare demand and improving patient access while navigating the evolving needs of health systems. He also shares insights on strengthening cybersecurity and the importance of authenticity and transparency in healthcare leadership.

In this episode, Katrina Melton, System Vice President of Post-Acute and Palliative Care, Sentara Health, discusses how AI, automation and care coordination tools can reduce administrative burdens, improve patient transitions and support better outcomes across the care continuum.

In this episode, LeWanza Harris, MD, MPH, MBA, MS, Chief Quality Officer at Emory Healthcare, joins the podcast to discuss physician engagement strategies and the administrative burden facing clinicians and healthcare organizations. She also shares insights on the realities of running a health system and the importance of understanding the challenges leaders and physicians face across healthcare.

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.