Healthcare Leader Podcast Channel

Do you have a vision for your life personally and professionally? In the work we do with leaders we often find they don’t have a clear vision for their life. Without a clear vision it’s difficult to feel personally aligned, to make mindful choices, or to know what actions to take. As Yogi Berra says, “You got to be careful, if you don’t know where you are going, ‘cause you might not get there”. Yo...

Here’s how to avoid common mistakes when handling disruptive workforce behaviors in healthcare. In this episode, Renee Thompson breaks down three common leadership mistakes when addressing disruptive behaviors. She discusses ongoing discussions for behavior change, private talks to retain leadership credibility, and consistent standards for all employees, even the skilled ones. Tune in to learn fr...

What if there is an AI software platform that assists hospitals in ensuring their presence for every patient? In this episode, Narinder Singh discusses the use of artificial intelligence and computer vision to improve patient care in inpatient healthcare settings, reduce costs, and support caregivers. He discusses Look Deep Health's mission to use AI for continuous patient monitoring, emphasizing...

How many times do you say, “I’m fine, I’m just really busy” when people ask you how you are? Being busy becomes a status symbol as a leader. In fact, the more you can do, the more you’re asked to do, and the more you feel you’re bringing value to your team and your organization. In this podcast episode, we talk about why being busy is a badge of burnout, not honor. We also discuss the importance o...

Creating a positive work environment can shape organizational culture. In this episode, Mitch Kusy discusses the importance of culture change in addressing disruptive behaviors, emphasizing its impact on individuals, teams, and organizations, especially in healthcare. He stresses the need to involve stakeholders and use evidence to strategically prioritize culture change, sharing three effective s...

Solid executive leadership is essential to the success of any hospital, but the job of a rural hospital president is unique with its own set of challenges and opportunities. So, how do rural hospital presidents set the stage for the future and lead their organizations with purpose? On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Helen Johnson, president of Sparrow Eaton Hospital, about stepping...

The question of how to become a healthcare leader is a question that might be on everybody's mind. Here are 8 tips to define your leadership style and learn the fundamental principles of becoming an effective leader. To achieve visibility and authority in the workplace as an uprising executive or seasoned practice owner, you can enhance your professional achievements and add to your credentials, b...

In this episode, I’ll be talking about how the pandemic has affected healthcare workers, and why retention should be a priority right now, versus recruitment. I share insights on what the impact of healthcare providers leaving the profession could look like, and how we can work to prevent this from happening. Listen in to learn: What the biggest challenges in healthcare are during this time  Risks...

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Women Carolyn Starrett, CEO of Flatiron Health. Carolyn Starrett grew up wanting to be a judge. Over time and through early jobs, she found a love of technology and a strong desire to work on important problems with a great team. Today, she has found that at Flatiron. She loves the cancer care focused mission but it’s the innovation that is coming that exci...

Have you ever experienced a moment when you are deeply immersed in whatever you are doing, focused with extreme clarity and creativity, and felt incredible joy and fulfillment? That's being in the flow state, and we're going to explore it today. You may or may not know being in the flow state doesn't occur during our easiest or most relaxed moments, but usually when we are stretched to the limit w...

Dani speaks with Nancy Blake, Chief Nursing Officer at Los Angeles General Medical Center. They discuss key components of leadership, from building currency as a leader and establishing a healthy work environment to navigating transformation and investment in development programs. They also discuss pivotal moments in Nancy’s career and her perspectives on the innovations that the future of nursing...

In Episode 60 of the Know Stroke Podcast we sat down with the esteemed Dr. Joseph Broderick. Guest Bio: Joseph Broderick, MD, a distinguished stroke expert and neurologist, has been a crucial part of UC Physicians since 1987. In 1996, he became a professor of Neurology at the University of Cincinnati, and from 2000-2014, held the Albert Barnes Voorheis Chair for the Department of Neurology at the...

Laurie McGraw is speaking with the very inspiring Congresswoman Diana DeGette, now in her fourteenth Congressional term representing Colorado and the nation. Congresswoman DeGette reflects on her life of public service as well as some of her signature legislation over her near 25 years in Congress. When she started in Congress, a mere 12% of the US Representatives were women. Today, that number ha...

You've probably heard that work-life balance doesn't exist. Or maybe you've tried to balance your personal and professional life, especially during these challenging times, but you feel like it's impossible to achieve. As leaders, we're taught to look at challenges and issues as problems to solve and we think that problem-solving is the logic we apply to all challenges we face. Are we right? The t...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Rachel Awes, a psychologist, art playgroundist, and author, who loves listening to the beauty in people and animals and all living colors. Her 4 published gift/self-help books are infused with loads of her colorful drawings, all designed to affirm the human heart. Her newest illustrated personal growth/gift book is called "The Relationship Book '' and is abou...

Over the past few years, healthcare entities have significantly transformed patients' access to care. But are consumers adopting these latest innovations, and how are health systems continuing to drive these digital experiences forward?  Join Brian Mullen, Head of Innovation and Product at The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, and host Alan Tam as they discuss the evolution from engagement to enablement...

How can we close the implementation gap to translate patient safety research into practice? What role can technology play in this process? Join host Karen Wolk Feinstein and two award-winning researchers, Dr. Hardeep Singh of Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, and Dr. Jason Adelman of Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, along wit...

Recorded live from the floor of HIMSS at the GE HealthCare booth, Joy Rios interviews Dr. Elizabeth Bergey, President and CEO of Quantum Imaging, a private practice radiology group. Dr. Bergey discusses her experience leading a radiology group serving multiple hospitals and imaging centers. The conversation covers Dr. Bergey's journey from pediatric radiologist to private practice, her childhood a...

On this special Coffee Talk episode, Dan Kendall is joined by Rachelle Daugherty, Chief Exceutive of Provider Solutions & Development. As an industry leader, Provider Solutions & Development (PS&D) is innovating progressive recruitment methods that emphasize quality over quantity. Across recruitment, resident outreach and more, we have experts at every step of the recruiting process, eager to conn...

In a thought-provoking podcast episode, Sabrina Runbeck engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Carl Lavorata, an experienced dentist known for his unwavering commitment to dentistry and cultivating meaningful connections with his patients. As they delve into the challenges confronting modern healthcare, Dr. Lavorata highlights the detrimental impact of the insurance-based model on the doct...

In this podcast, we talk with our special guest Michele Derheim about her personal experience of work-life balance and overcoming the feeling of guilt as a healthcare leader. Michele is a Clinical Nurse Director for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric Rapid Response Team, and Pediatric Dialysis Unit at the University of Michigan’s Mott Children’s Hospital. She started working in a...

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Dr. Jen Peña . It has been a few years since she left the White House. So many firsts…..the first Latina physician in this office …the first from Puerto Rico. Two administrations (Obama and Trump) and physician to the Vice President. A deep honor. A tremendous privilege. And your sworn duty. One that tested the very core of what you signed up for whe...

Do you want to learn about different systems and productivity tools that healthcare leaders can use to manage their time and work more efficiently?  In this episode you will learn:  1. What are some of the productivity time management systems out there?  2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?  3. What are some guidelines on what to do once you pick a time management system?  ...

To kick off Women's History Month, I am launching a New Season: Turning Pain into Passion where I share the inspiring stories of women physicians who turned pain into purpose. Finding your purpose in life takes self-reflection and some trial and error. We are all here for a reason and once you find your purpose, you will begin to feel happy and fulfilled. In this episode, I share: My own journey f...

Disconnected consumer digital experiences are a thing of the past. AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, predictive analytics, etc., allow health systems to have an integrated consumer engagement strategy. With the abundance of AI, how do healthcare leaders make sense of how and what AI use cases should be applied to their organization? Listen to Brian Gresh, Presi...