In this episode, Carl Bergetz, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Rush University System for Health, shares how the legal and government affairs team helps navigate policy changes, compliance challenges, and regulatory uncertainty. He discusses preparing for emerging issues,…
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In this episode, Randy Farmer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vermont Information Technology Leaders and the state’s health information exchange, discusses the evolution from data connectivity to health intelligence. He shares priorities around culture, customer experience, AI adoption, and…
In this episode, Joseph Carr, Vice President of Supply Chain at Akron Children’s, discusses how his team is shifting supply chain decision-making back to a clinically integrated, strategic model. He shares lessons from driving standardization, freeing up clinician time for…
In this episode, Dr. Lisa Fort, Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer at Ochsner Health, discusses how her team is using virtual care to reduce emergency department overcrowding and streamline patient care. She shares insights on integrating technology, improving care transitions,…
In this episode, Paul Markovich, President and CEO of Ascendiun, discusses his testimony before Congress, the push to eliminate PBM spread pricing and rebates, and why he believes the healthcare industry must confront its cost problem head on. He also…
Affordability and the Role of Regional Nonprofit Health Plans at Point32Health with Patrick Gilligan
In this episode, Patrick Gilligan, President and CEO of Point32Health, shares how the New England based nonprofit is confronting rising medical and pharmacy costs while staying focused on members and employers as its true shareholders. He discusses the affordability crisis,…
In this episode, Dr. Sylvester Youlo, Orthopedic Surgeon at Phelps Health, shares how shifting CMS rules and the move toward outpatient care are reshaping surgical practice in rural health systems. He discusses Phelps Health’s clinical documentation initiative and why strong…
In this episode, Ann M. Richardson, MBA, Founder and Principal Consultant at LeadWell Healthcare Consultants, shares the key challenges and opportunities she sees across healthcare, from access constraints and clinician burden to responsible AI adoption. She discusses how thoughtful technology…
In this episode, Bryan Sisk, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Memorial Hermann Health System, discusses leading a workforce of more than 14,000 nurses across a large, diverse footprint. He shares insights on nurse retention, academic integration, culture…
In this episode, Thomas Graf, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Florida Blue, part of GuideWell, shares how the health plan is improving cancer care through a high-touch, tech-enabled navigation program for Medicare Advantage members. He discusses reducing variation, closing gaps…