This episode features Michael Young, President & CEO at Temple University Health System. Here, he discusses his background, the current boom of ambulatory orthopedic centers, current initiatives at Temple that he is proud of, advice for leaders, and more.

This episode features Dr. Kellie Stecher, Co-Founder & President of Patient Care Heroes. Here, she discusses her background, what Patient Care Heroes’ mission & focus is, physician well being, and more.

Dr. Robert J. Vissers, President & CEO at Boulder Community Health joins the podcast to discuss his background, top priorities right now, how his organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that he or his team has made that yielded great results.

Gail Vozzella, Chief Nurse Executive at Houston Methodist Hospital joins the podcast to discuss her background, innovative initiatives her organization has implemented that she is proud of, one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results, and more.

Dr. Desi Kotis, Chief Pharmacy Executive at University of California San Francisco Health System & Vice Dean of Clinical Affairs at University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

This episode features Dr. Kellie Stecher, Co-Founder & President at Patient Care Heroes. Here, she discusses her background, what Patient Care Heroes’ mission & focus is, physician well being, and more.

This episode features JC McWilliams, Vice President of Managed Care at BJC HealthCare. Here, he discusses his background, his focus on challenges surrounding value-based care, exciting initiatives BJC Health is working on, and more.

Shelly Schorer, Chief Financial Officer, California Division, CommonSpirit Health joins the podcast to discuss her background, most exciting and impactive initiative she's working on right now, issues she's following in 2023, and the most important thing healthcare executives should do now to make sure their organizations are successful in the future.

In this episode we are joined by Andrew Colbert, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler and a founding member of Ziegler’s Corporate Finance Healthcare practice, to discuss important trends and cardiology. Tune in to hear how technology and how systems can prepare themselves.This episode is sponsored by Ziegler.

Laura Dyrda, Vice President & Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare joins the podcast to share current healthcare news trends she is keeping an eye on.Judy Faulkner touts new plans for EpicAmazon’s healthcare strategyNon-profit quarterly results

This episode features Dr. Patsy McNeil, SVP & Chief Medical Officer, Adventist Healthcare. Here, she discusses her clinical background & transition into executive leadership, how Adventist is tackling workforce challenges, one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results, and more.

Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, Chief Medical Officer, UPMC Insurance Services Division joins the podcast to discuss her background, biggest healthcare issues she's following in 2023, current nerves and excitements, and more!

This episode features Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare. Here, she discusses recent conversations she’s had with healthcare leaders about pressing matters going on across the healthcare landscape.

This episode features Paige Twenter, Assistant Editor, Becker's Hospital Review. Here, she discusses the implications of a July tornado destroying a plant making 25% of Pfizer's injectables used by hospitals and an update on weight loss drugs such as Ozempic.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Insurance Editor at Becker's Healthcare discusses recent news of mass layoffs coming from major insurers across the country and world.

Join us on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast as we sit down with Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health, for an insightful conversation. Cathy shares key facts about Milwaukee and Froedtert's impact on the community, discussing the decision-making process behind the merger with ThedaCare and the challenges of integrating health systems. As she approaches retirement, Cathy reflects on her leadership journey and its influence on her approach to leading. Discover how Froedtert Health collaborates with the Medical College of Wisconsin to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals and gain insights into the future of this partnership amidst the integration with ThedaCare. Don't miss this engaging discussion on healthcare mergers and educational partnerships.

This episode features Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. Here, he discusses Babylon Health filing for bankruptcy and Legacy & OHSU’s plans to merge into a 10-hospital system.

Join us on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast as Ardel Guillamas Avelino, Chief Operations Officer at St. Mary Medical Center, shares insights into his inspiring journey and vision for healthcare. In this episode, Ardel dives into his background, revealing the experiences that shaped his career. He discusses his excitement about taking on a new role at St. Mary Medical Center and the transformative opportunities it presents. Discover what fuels Ardel's leadership style and his perspective on addressing critical health equity issues, highlighting the path to a more inclusive and equitable healthcare future.

In this episode, we are joined by Rachelle Daugherty, MPH, Chief Executive of Provider Solutions & Development, to discuss the critical issue of the healthcare workforce’s physician shortage, a challenge that's reshaping the industry. Join us as we analyze the impact of talent scarcity on patient care and explore how top healthcare leaders are addressing the crisis.This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development.

Successful hospitals thrive on effective perioperative suites. In this episode, two executive leaders from North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA)—Dr. Leo Penzi, Executive Vice President, and Chief Medical Officer; and Dr. Ali Ekbatani, Executive Vice President, and American Group President—discuss how the organization’s extensive data warehouse, known as NAPA Data Labs, provides their clinicians and hospital clients with comprehensive metrics that lead to meaningful analysis. Powerful data and reporting fuel evidence-based decision-making, with the potential for broad impact. From improved quality and patient safety to enhanced OR operations, resource utilization, staffing, and growth, discover how data can help increase performance at your facility.Guest bios:Leo J. Penzi, MD, serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for NAPA. Dr. Penzi has spent much of his career as a clinical anesthesiologist. Since joining NAPA in 1991, he has served in various leadership roles, including as Executive Vice Chairman at one of NAPA’s quaternary care hospitals. He has also served on numerous hospital and health system leadership committees and has extensive experience in operating room operational efficiency, quality improvement, and patient safety. Dr. Penzi is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiologists. He received his medical degree from New York University and completed his anesthesia residency training at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Contact: lpenzi@NAPAanesthesia.com.Ali Ekbatani, DO, MBA, serves as Executive Vice President and American Group President for NAPA. Dr. Ekbatani is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He received his Doctorate of Osteopathy from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia and fulfilled his residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He earned his Master of Business Administration in Health Management Services and Administration from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Prior to joining NAPA, Dr. Ekbatani was an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Thomas Jefferson University. Contact: aekbatani@NAPAanesthesia.com.This episode is sponsored by North American Partners in Anesthesia.