Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast

What does it take to grow an organization by more than 25% during one of the most challenging periods in healthcare? In this episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast , Amanda Laramie talks with Eloisa Perard, CEO of Gracelight Community Health, about the leadership journey behind Gracelight's remarkable growth. Rather than focusing on expansion alone, Eloisa shares how investing i...

In this episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast, Amanda Laramie sits down with four leaders from Cherry Health in Michigan to discuss their organization's journey toward truly integrated, whole-person care. What started as an effort to better connect medical and behavioral health services evolved into a broader transformation of workflows, culture, patient access, and team-based...

What happens when nurses are empowered to practice at the top of their license?  In this episode, Amanda sits down with Maria Durazo, RN and Isabelle Lunsford, RN, PHN, MSN, of Open Door Community Health Centers in CA, to discuss how they transformed the nursing role to improve access, support providers, and strengthen patient care in a highly rural environment.  Learn how Open Door built a Tactic...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Amanda Laramie sits down with leadership researcher and author Zach Mercurio, PhD , to explore how leaders can create workplaces where people truly feel seen, valued, and connected. Zach shares practical, everyday ways leaders can apply the principles of mattering — not through grand gestures, but through intentional interactions that build trust, belonging...

What makes people feel valued at work? Why do some teams thrive even under pressure, while others struggle with burnout, disengagement, and turnover? In Part 1 of this episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast, Amanda sits down with author, researcher, and speaker Zach Mercurio to explore one of the most important — and often overlooked — drivers of workplace performance and wellbeing:...

What’s possible in the first few weeks of true transformation work? This episode answers that question with clarity—and proof. In this episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast, Amanda sits down with a powerhouse frontline team from a rural clinic in North Carolina that is already seeing remarkable results through the DPI™ (Dramatic Performance Improvement) Collaborative . In just two m...

What does it really take to turn empty appointment slots into a high-performing, fully utilized schedule —and keep it that way? In this episode, Amanda sits down with three leaders from MLK Community Healthcare, a hospital-based primary care system in South Los Angeles. Five months after they graduated from the DPI™ Collaborative, they share how they didn’t just improve access—they fundamentally t...

In this special redux episode , we’re revisiting one of the most impactful episodes of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast: Change is a Game Changer #7 . Featuring Dr. Tim Spurrell, this conversation has surpassed 1,000 downloads—and continues to be the episode we recommend when health centers, especially providers, want a clear picture of how this work comes to life day-to-day. In a time wh...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Smith —family physician, charting coach, and host of the Sustainable Clinician Podcast —for a crossover conversation on how clinicians can get their charting and in-basket work done today , not tonight. After years of taking work home and feeling the strain of burnout, Sarah rethought how clinical work gets done. Now, she helps clinicians break free from...

What happens when an organization decides to be bold — not just in vision, but in execution? In this episode, we sit down with a Chicago-based healthcare organization that completed the DPI™ journey and came out stronger, sharper, and more aligned than ever. They share candid lessons learned, the challenges they faced, and the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference. Most importantly, we e...

America’s population is aging rapidly — and in rural communities, the challenges of caring for older adults are even more complex. Workforce shortages, transportation barriers, chronic disease management, and limited access to specialty services all converge at a time when demand for coordinated, high-quality care has never been higher. In this episode, host Kristi Wick , an NP, helps us explore w...

Part Two is here. Dr. Tim Spurrell is back—and this time, we’re talking more about what it really takes to lead change in healthcare without losing your people in the process. In this episode, Tim breaks down how great clinical leaders communicate through uncertainty, build alignment across teams, and keep standards high even when everything is shifting. If you’ve ever felt like you’re pushing cha...

Dr. Timothy Spurrell— a fan favorite from Episode 7 —is back for a powerful conversation on what truly sets great clinical leaders apart. In this episode, he shares practical insights, real-world lessons, and leadership perspectives that resonate with clinicians and executives alike. If you’re looking for grounded wisdom, candor, and inspiration you can actually use in your healthcare environment,...

Adrienne Mann and Melissa Stratman dig into a timely question for health centers: how should we be talking about productivity right now? With federal funding on shaky ground, they reframe productivity as a mission-protecting tool—not a punitive metric—and share practical ways leaders can discuss capacity, schedules, and expectations with clarity, fairness, and trust, building on the ADKAR model fo...

Ready for some rural healthcare magic? In this Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast episode, we spotlight the creative team from Axis Health Systems in Colorado. They took access to behavioral health services to new heights with out-of-the-box ideas—including unique voicemail scripts that got patients from “I’ll think about it” to “Absolutely, I’ll be there!” Discover how these innovators improve...

In podcast episode #60, "Making Over Behavioral Health and Substance Use Care," Kaitlin Boger, a seasoned Director of Counseling and Behavioral Health Services and Director of Integrated Care, teams up with Amanda Laramie to explore the exciting possibilities for clinics to expand their mental health and substance use services. They dive into the hot topics of today's mental health...

In this illuminating episode of "One Doctor's Mission to Eliminate Pajama Time with AI," host Adrienne sits down with Dr. Joshua Reischer, the visionary CEO of Health Note, to delve into the transformative impact of AI technology on healthcare workflows. Dr. Reischer shares his personal journey from the frontline of medicine to pioneering innovative solutions as he discusses the gen...

In this episode,  Adrienne dives into a conversation with Dr. Seth Rinderknecht, bookended by Seth's prescient pillow with the quote from Kendrick Lamar's song "Be Humble. Sit Down."  Seth is a patient-centered, everything kind of doctor from Eskenazi Health Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. He shares his initial skepticism when his organization embarked on a major change proces...

"To the Clinic...and Beyond" catapults listeners into a exploration of innovative healthcare as the Chispa team propels the concept of community health centers to cosmic heights. This episode unfolds like a galactic saga of healthcare transformation. Join host Adrienne and the Chispa team as they navigate uncharted territories, envisioning health centers as futuristic hubs with cutting-e...

In this episode, host Adrienne engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Sharae and Gabe on staff well-being. The trio delves into the common pitfalls that organizations often encounter when attempting to enhance the well-being of their staff, shedding light on the mistakes that hinder progress. With a keen focus on practical solutions, the episode provides listeners with actionable insights...

Coleman Associates takes on a battlefield term that's got to go: Triage! Our lively panel of experts is on a mission to banish Band-Aid solutions from community health. In this episode, we dive deep into the reasons why triage is an outdated relic in modern community health.  Join our spirited conversation as we explore concrete tactics to liberate ourselves from the clutches of triage. Disco...

We will be back in your feed with new episodes after Thanksgiving. We also ask folks to send voice memos about their 2023 innovations to adrienne@colemanassociates.org. We want to feature you in a year-end wrap-up episode. See you next week! Thanks for listening!  Check us out on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Our Website TikTok Twitter YouTube  

Melissa and Adrienne are on a mission to unravel the secrets of healthcare innovation, and they're spilling the beans in this episode! 🌟 Join us as we explore what health centers can do not just to keep pace but thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. This conversation is your backstage pass to health center excellence, from wild ideas to practical tips. 🏥💡 Get ready for a podcast episode th...

Join us for an exciting episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast, as we dive deep into the world of nursing excellence and innovation. In "Redefining Nursing Excellence: The Tactical Nurse™️ Legacy," we explore the revolutionary concept of the Tactical Nurse™️. Our guest for this episode is none other than the OG Tactical Nurse™️ Trainer, Pamela Weisse. She takes us on a capt...

In this enlightening episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast, Adrienne,  Amanda, and Harpreet delve deep into the transformative journey undertaken by leading community health centers. Drawing from their extensive experience, they explore the crucial behaviors and strategies that set these organizations apart in implementing outstanding change processes. Throughout the episode, Amanda...