In this episode, Kelly Macken-Marble, CEO of Osceola Medical Center, shares insights into the hospital's recent initiatives, including launching a new mental health and substance abuse treatment program. She discusses the challenges of providing care in a rural setting and the importance of adapting to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community, with a focus on expanding services in 2025.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Dr. Daniel Beckles, Surgeon at Ochsner Health. Here, he discusses the importance of understanding patients' lifestyle choices and explores innovative ways to incentivize healthier behaviors, aiming to improve overall health outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare costs.

Alyson Engle, Owner at Integrated Pain Management, discusses the critical role of thorough staff training in achieving successful patient outcomes. She highlights the value of fostering open communication among team members and cultivating a family-oriented workplace culture. Engle shares how these practices create a supportive environment that enhances both staff performance and patient care.

Elisa Auguste, Administrator at Precision Care Surgery Center and Vice President of the NY State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, addresses the critical challenges of access to care and rising costs in the healthcare industry. She emphasizes the importance of comprehensive staff education, ensuring team members are well-prepared to answer patients’ questions and provide informed guidance. Auguste’s insights spotlight the need for proactive solutions to enhance patient access and deliver high-quality care.

In this episode, Dr. Alon Weizer, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President at Mount Sinai Medical Center, shares insights into his leadership journey and the transformative initiatives at Mount Sinai. From leveraging AI to improve patient care to enhancing quality, safety, and staff development, Dr. Weizer discusses the hospital's forward-thinking strategies and commitment to serving South Florida's diverse communities.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda sits down with Dr. James E. Craven, Chief Physician Executive at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Dr. Craven shares his perspective on navigating financial challenges, expanding patient access, optimizing physician networks, and evolving as a leader in a dynamic healthcare landscape. Listen in for his strategies and insights on fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration within a mission-driven organization.

In this episode, Alan Condon speaks with Holly McCormick, DNP, CEO of Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, New Hampshire. Holly shares her journey from nursing to leadership, Cottage Hospital's achievements in technology integration and behavioral health, and strategies for navigating challenges as an independent rural healthcare provider.

In this episode, Alan Condon speaks with Steve Aleman, CFO of Prime Healthcare. Steve shares his journey from the payer to the provider side of healthcare, the strategic goals achieved under his leadership, and key trends shaping the industry, including Medicare Advantage and data-driven growth strategies.

In this episode, Andrew Molosky, MBA, FACHE, President and CEO of Chapters Health System, shares the innovative strategies behind managing one of the nation’s largest nonprofit end-of-life care organizations. He discusses the expansion into value-based care, workforce development, and the exciting growth initiatives planned for 2025, while addressing the challenges of a competitive healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda speaks with Samantha Yang, Project Manager at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. Samantha shares her career journey, the value of mentorship, and strategies for nurturing emerging leaders in healthcare. Tune in to hear her thoughts on adaptability, self-reflection, and building diverse talent pipelines to shape the future of healthcare leadership.

In this episode, Dr. David Lubarsky, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences at UC Davis Health, joins the podcast to discuss his groundbreaking leadership strategies. From fostering an empowered, diverse workforce to spearheading $8 billion in innovative projects, Dr. Lubarsky shares insights on building a unified healthcare system, leveraging AI, and preparing for the future of patient care.