Becker’s Healthcare -- Cardiology + Heart Surgery Podcast

Jim Stidham, President of Healthcare Management Associates in Birmingham, Ala., joined the podcast to talk about outpatient cardiology trends and advice for emerging leaders.

Dr. Bill Berryhill, Managing Partner of Heart of Texas Cath Lab and Heart of Texas Surgery Center, joined the podcast to talk about the hybrid ASC/cath lab model, payer trends and how independent centers can remain successful.

What’s the difference between a heart attack and the deadliest heart attack? In this episode, Dr. Alice K. Jacobs, MD, FACC, FAHA, MSCAI, who is a Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and long-time volunteer of the American Heart Association, answers that very question. She also dives into a new policy paper from the American Heart Association on how hospitals can provide...

Dr. Gul Dadlani, Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at Nemours Children's Hospital in Florida, joined the podcast to talk about integrating new technologies, telemedicine and where cardiology is headed.

Dr. David Singh, an electrophysiologist at The Queen's Health Systems in Honolulu, joined the podcast to talk about big issues in heart rhythm disorders and where he sees the field headed.

Dr. Clyde Yancy, Chief of Cardiology and Vice Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Northwestern Medicine, joined the podcast to talk about how heart care is evolving, digital technologies and why equity is the new mark of professionalism in medicine.

Dr. William Gray, System Chief of Cardiovascular Services at Maine Line Health and Co-Director of the Lankenau Heart Institute, joined the podcast to share big trends in cardiology and thoughts on evolving payment structures.

Jonathan Ledyard, Director of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, joined the podcast to discuss the importance of rehab, telemedicine and his big plans for the future.

Keesha Medley, System Director of Cardiovascular Registries at Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, Tenn., joined the podcast to discuss registry participation, quality care and how her team is changing.

Dr. Michael Miller, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, joined the podcast to share his thoughts on new treatment options for heart disease and advice for physician leaders.

Dr. Howard Eisen, Medical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs at Penn State / Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, joined the podcase to outline the evolving trends in heart failure.

Todd Knight, Director of Cardiovascular Services at Holland (Mich.) Hospital, joined the podcast to share his career journey, how cardiovascular care is evolving and top advice for emerging leaders.

Matt Ducsik, Vice President of Cardiovascular for Providence, joined the podcast to discuss his career journey, value-based care and how COVID-19 is leading to innovation in cardiovascular care delivery.

Dr. Marc Pelletier, Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery at University Hospitals, part of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, joined the podcast to share his perspective on the evolution of heart care and factors driving innovation.

Dr. Raman Mitra, Director of Electrophysiology at North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, in New York, joined the podcast to talk about how technology is changing heart care delivery and the exciting innovations making a difference for patients.

Marybeth Antone, Associate Vice President at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Ill., joined the podcast to talk about her experience launching heart care services at multiple hospitals and where she sees the field headed in the next few years.

Dr. Duane Davis, Chief Physician Executive for the Institutes of AdventHealth Central Florida Division, joined the podcast to discuss how COVID-19 will affect heart care in the future.

Dr. Jeffrey Kuvin, Senior Vice President of Cardiology at Northwell Health, joined the podcast to discuss cardiovascular disease prevention and addressing disparities in access to care.

Tim Farley, Director of Ambulatory Services for the Cardiovascular Institute at AdventHealth in Florida, joined the podcast to talk about competition in the cardiology space, outpatient migration and leadership tips.

Dr. Darshak Karia, Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices and the Heart Failure Program at University Hospital Augusta in Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about virtual care, market consolidation and workforce issues for cardiology.

Michelle Crain, Vice President of the Cardiovascular Service Line, Administrator and COO of Heart Hospital of Lafayette (La.), joined the podcast to talk about hospital growth, heart care trends and top leadership advice

Barbara Gill MacArthur, Vice President of Cardiac Services at The University of Kansas Health System, joined the podcast to share trends in heart transplant, virtual cardiology and payer updates.

Dr. Gregory Mishkel, Division Head of Cardiology, Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Institute, and Vice President of Cardiology Operations at NorthShore University HealthSystem, joined the podcast to talk about physician leadership, financial ramifications of the pandemic and where cardiovascular surgery is headed.

Dr. Jeffrey Carstens, Executive Medical Director of CHI Health Heart Institute, joined the podcast to discuss the physician and staff pipeline for heart care, new industry trends and best advice for physician leaders.

Aaron Kinney, Executive Director of Herma Heart Institute at Children's Wisconsin, joined the podcast to discuss the big trends in pediatric heart care, research and innovation.