In this episode, Dr. Andy Anderson, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, shares how the system is improving mortality outcomes and patient experience through rapid response teams, standardized best practices, and a strong culture of accountability.…
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In this episode, Peter D. Banko, President and CEO of Baystate Health, discusses stabilizing financial performance, expanding access to care, and integrating the health plan with providers to improve population health. He shares strategies for addressing structural challenges, enhancing patient…
In this episode, Sharon Williams, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of the University of Michigan Health Plan, discusses how health plans can navigate rising utilization, workforce shortages, and cost pressures while improving relationships with providers. She shares perspectives on simplifying payer…
In this episode, Raaj Kurapati, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer, University of Tennessee Health Science Center shares how the organization has navigated difficult financial decisions, including workforce adjustments, to strengthen its foundation. He also discusses priorities for 2026,…
In this episode, Catherine Chang, Chief Quality Officer at Prisma Health, joins the podcast to discuss expanding urgent care as a strategy to improve access, how ambient listening technologies are supporting clinicians, and the tools health systems can adopt to…
In this episode, Howard Brill, Senior Vice President of Population Health and Quality at Monroe Plan for Medical Care, shares insights on value based contracting, rising cost pressures, and the persistent gap between strategy and execution in population health. He…
In this episode, Stuart Levine, MD, FACP, President of MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and Senior Vice President at MedStar Health, joins the podcast to discuss integrating ambulatory care with value-based care models across a large health system. He shares…
In this episode, Tim Plante, Region Chief Nursing Officer at CommonSpirit Health, discusses how virtual nursing and structured nurse residency programs are improving patient care, reducing burnout, and boosting retention. He also shares strategies for supporting underinsured patients and driving…
In this episode, Helen Margellos-Anast, President of the Sinai Urban Health Institute at Sinai Chicago, shares how data-driven research and community partnerships are tackling health inequities in urban settings. She discusses initiatives supporting adolescent girls’ mental health, integrating community health…
In this episode, Dr. Ria Paul, Clinical Associate Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine; Chief Medical Officer, Santa Clara Family Health Plan discusses how the organization has strengthened Medicaid and Medicare Advantage quality scores through closer collaboration with providers, targeted…