Dr. Gian Varbaro, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Ambulatory Services at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, explores strategies to prevent physician burnout and rethinks patient care to enhance convenience. He also delves into the multifaceted role of a Chief Medical Officer, providing insights into the responsibilities and impact of this crucial position in healthcare.

In this episode of Becker’s Healthcare, Peggy Duggan, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Tampa General Hospital, discusses how the role of Chief Medical Officer is evolving in healthcare. She also shares valuable advice for aspiring CMOs, highlighting the skills and mindset needed to succeed in this dynamic field.

Pooja Vyas, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at BJC Christian Hospital, addresses strategies for alleviating barriers to patient discharge from the hospital. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on physician wellbeing and discusses the incorporation of AI into patient portfolios to enhance care and efficiency.

Dr. Ebrahim Barkoudah, System Chief and Regional Chief Medical Officer at Baystate Health, outlines his goals to shorten inpatient stays through efficient care. He emphasizes the importance of being able to see all patients in the hospital and making time for everyone. Dr. Barkoudah also discusses his commitment to prioritizing patients and taking pride in helping others, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care.

Lindsey Horne, Manager of Nurse Residencies at Novant Health, discusses the training of future nurses through innovative programs. She highlights the recruitment initiatives designed to inspire and prepare aspiring nurses for their careers, as well as the comprehensive residency program that supports new nurses as they transition into the healthcare field.

  In this episode, Karen Uttaro discusses the growing challenge of increasing patient acuity and how healthcare programs are working to meet the higher demand for services. She highlights the steps healthcare leaders need to take to remain successful in the future, with a strong emphasis on developing a healthy work culture. Karen also discusses UMass Memorial Medical Center’s New Graduate Nurse Residency Program and its significance in addressing current and future healthcare needs.  

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda interviews Shirin Hasan, Research Manager at Endeavor Health. Shirin discusses the critical issues of hospital closures and rising operational costs, while also sharing her excitement about technological innovations and new scientific discoveries in healthcare.

  This episode features Dr. Leonardo Seoane, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Ochsner Health. Tune in as Dr. Seoane shares his background, insights into the biggest issues he is following in healthcare this year, essential qualities for effective healthcare leadership in the coming years, and more.  

Tune in as Amie Henrichs, Executive Director at UnaSource Surgery Center shares her background, insights into the biggest issues she is following the ASC space, her excitement, concerns, and essential qualities for effective healthcare leadership in the coming years.

In this episode, Deborah McCoy, Executive Director of the USC Nursing Institute, Keck Medicine of USC shares insights into her background & organization, the challenges surrounding nurse recruitment & retention, essential qualities for effective healthcare leadership in the coming years, and more.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda has a discussion about sustainability in healthcare with Matthew Meyer, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at UVA Health & Co-Founder of PeriOp Green.

In this episode, Dr. Lewis Marshall, Chief Medical Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln Hospital, shares insights into his background and current priorities. Tune in to learn about the organization's future evolution and impactful changes made by Dr. Marshall and his team.

Join us for an engaging episode with Dr. Leslie Wong, Senior Medical Director of Medical Specialties at Intermountain Health. Dr. Wong shares insights into his background, impactful changes in the past year, current healthcare trends, and growth strategies for the next 12-24 months. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on medical specialties and the evolving landscape of healthcare.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Deana Sievert, Chief Nursing Officer at UH/Ross Heart Hospital, The Ohio State Health System, as we explore nursing leadership and healthcare challenges. Deana shares her background, insights into the biggest issues in healthcare for 2024, excitement, concerns, and essential qualities for effective healthcare leadership in the coming years. Tune in for valuable perspectives on navigating the dynamic landscape of nursing and healthcare.

Dr. Guru Sonpavde, Medical Director of Genitourinary Oncology (GU), AdventHealth Cancer Institute joins the podcast to dive deep into some of the clinical research that AdventHealth is pioneering and the work around a new bladder cancer therapy vaccine that represents the forefront of precision oncology.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Steven Carson, Vice President of Population Health at Temple Center for Population Health, Temple University Health System. Steven shares insights on quality improvement efforts pre- and post-pandemic, successful strategies in population health, and effective community partnerships. Tune in for valuable perspectives on enhancing patient outcomes and experiences.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Mayank Shah, Chief Medical Officer at Advocate Condell Medical Center. Dr. Shah discusses key initiatives at Advocate Condell, his current focus as CMO, and shares valuable insights for listeners interested in healthcare leadership. Tune in to gain perspectives from a leader at the forefront of healthcare innovation.

Discover the evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity with Shefali Mookencherry, Chief Information Security Officer at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Gain insights into the shifting nature of cyber threats and common misconceptions about the CISO role. Join us for a concise exploration of the critical role cybersecurity plays in healthcare.

Tune in as Erik Summers, Chief Medical Officer at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, shares insights into healthcare trends and strategic growth. Gain valuable perspectives on implementing impactful changes and navigating future developments in the healthcare landscape.

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Ralph Yates, Chief Medical Officer at Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics. We'll delve into Dr. Yates's background, impactful changes he's implemented, key healthcare trends, and strategies for future growth. Tune in using the provided dial-in information for valuable insights.