Episodes

In this episode, Patrice Harris, MD, MA, Executive Vice President and Chief Health Impact Officer, Nemours Children's Health, discusses whole child health, kindergarten readiness, early intervention and the leadership needed to drive meaningful healthcare transformation.

In this episode, Chris Johnson, Founder and CEO of Bluebird Kids Health, joins the podcast to discuss managing the health of a broader patient population and expanding access to pediatric care. He also shares insights on democratizing access to care and building a strong reputation within the community to better serve children and families.

In this episode, Patrick Frias, MD, CEO of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, discusses the health system’s More Than Possible strategy to expand pediatric care access across Metro Atlanta and rural Georgia, while advancing pediatric mental health, workforce development, research, and innovation.

In this episode, Himalee Sabnis, MD, MSc, Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, joins the podcast to discuss bridging gaps in care and facilitating strong communication with patients and families. She also shares insights on strengthening connections across the healthcare journey to support more coordinated and patient-centered care.

In this episode, Christopher Carr, Director One of Security Services at Texas Children’s, discusses the evolving healthcare security landscape, including workplace violence prevention, behavioral health, employee protection and AI-powered training. He also shares strategies for building strong security programs through investment in people, cross-functional partnerships, data and analytics, and a family-centered approach to pediatric care.

In this episode, Matthew Love, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nicklaus Children's Health System, discusses the evolving pediatric healthcare landscape, including regionalizing care, expanding access closer to home, personalized medicine and genomics, and addressing pediatric workforce challenges. He also shares his leadership philosophy of leading with authenticity, purpose and strong values.

In this episode, Matthew McDonald, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children's Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health, discusses expanding access to pediatric rehabilitation and specialized services while addressing workforce and funding challenges. He shares how innovation, new care models and a focus on family-centered care are helping more children reach their full potential.

In this episode, Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Health Transformation Officer at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in St. Louis, discusses why play is a critical part of recovery for children with medically complex conditions. He shares how innovative care models, research, and programs focused on development, socialization, and healing are helping improve outcomes for children transitioning from hospital to home. Learn more here: RankenJordanFoundation.org

In this episode, Phil DeBruzzi, Principal at Forvis Mazars, and Dr. Ryan Nagy, President and System Chief Operating Officer at Boston Children's Hospital, discuss the forces reshaping pediatric healthcare, from workforce shortages and behavioral health demand to reimbursement pressures and shifting care models.

In this episode, Jeremy Meller, CIO, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, shares lessons learned from opening a 2 million square foot hospital designed with AI, robotics, and real-time location systems at its core. He discusses how simulation-driven planning, “Cardboard City,” and integrated technologies like autonomous robots and virtual nursing are transforming patient experience, clinician workflows, and hospital operations.

In this episode, Jawad Khan, Vice President, Enterprise Analytics, Akron Children's, discusses how healthcare organizations can move beyond AI pilots to build trusted, scalable capabilities that improve clinical workflows and decision-making.

In this episode, Brian Lancaster, VP/CIO of Information Systems at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, joins the podcast to discuss building effective AI governance processes and measuring success as organizations adopt new technologies. He shares how innovation is improving operational efficiency and explores how healthcare leaders are reshaping the “front door” of healthcare to expand access and create a more seamless patient experience.

In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Children's Nebraska, shares how his team is leveraging AI, real-time data, and human-centered design to improve care delivery across pediatric settings. He discusses innovative initiatives ranging from school-based telehealth and Medicaid automation to command center technology and empowering clinicians to build their own digital solutions.

In this episode, Nicole Johnson, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CPEN, Chief Nursing and Patient Operations Officer at Nemours Children’s Health, joins the podcast to discuss how strong work environments and engaged nurses contribute to better patient outcomes. She shares why nursing recruitment and workforce development remain top priorities, along with how expanding virtual nursing programs can support care teams and improve the patient experience.

In this episode, Beth C. Natt, MD, MPH, MBA, Medical Director of Pediatrics at Atlantic Health, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of vaccination education and clear communication with families. She shares insights on operational improvements across pediatric care and addresses the growing burnout clinicians face amid the politicization of medical care.

In this episode, R. Lawrence Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nemours Children's Health, discusses why investing in childhood health can transform long-term outcomes for society, the role of healthcare systems in addressing social determinants of health, and Nemours Children’s innovative work in kindergarten readiness and pediatric global budgeting.

In this episode, Shane Strum, President and CEO of Broward Health, and Matthew Love, President and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, join the podcast to discuss the expansion of pediatric care through strategic partnerships and collaboration. They share how aligning organizations can improve access, strengthen specialty services, and better meet the growing needs of children and families across their communities.

In this episode, Alda Mizaku, Chief AI Officer at Children’s National Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss expanding ambient documentation across the clinical environment and how AI education serves as the foundation for successful adoption. She also shares how these technologies can improve the patient experience while helping clinicians reduce administrative burden and focus more on care.

In this episode, Matthew Wolthoff, President of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, joins the podcast to discuss leading with patient experience in pediatric care. He shares how his team is accommodating rising demand, while advancing Driscoll Children’s mission to expand access and deliver high-quality care to more children and families.

In this episode, Janel Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Children’s Nebraska, shares how a people first promise and retention focused strategy have strengthened culture, reduced turnover, and improved patient experience. She also discusses workforce development, leadership evolution, and the role of AI in creating a more human centered healthcare environment.

In this episode, Carla P. Cangemi, MD, FAAP, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children’s, shares how the organization reimagined its palliative care program as Compassionate Care to better support children and families throughout every stage of the care journey. She discusses the multidisciplinary, holistic model, the importance of early trust-building conversations, and how family centered services improve quality of life and emotional support.

In this episode, William Sharp, PhD, Director of the Multidisciplinary Feeding Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, discusses the launch of the National Center for Feeding Ethics and the urgent need for standardized, compassionate care for children with feeding disorders. He shares insights on ARFID, multidisciplinary treatment approaches, and how the new initiative aims to improve access, guidance, and outcomes nationwide.

In this episode, Melissa Chase, PharmD, BCSCP, CPEL, Director of Pharmacy at Valley Children’s Healthcare, joins the podcast to discuss investing in new technologies, including robotics, to enhance pharmacy operations. She shares how these innovations support patient and staff safety, and emphasizes the critical role frontline team members play in delivering high-quality, reliable care.

In this episode, James E. Moore, President of Connecticut Children's Specialty Group and System Chief Medical Officer at Connecticut Children's, discusses boosting clinic and OR efficiency to grow volume, strengthening culture to retain workforce talent, and expanding regional centers of excellence including advanced cellular and gene therapy and fetal care to ensure long term sustainability.