Healthcare Executive Podcast

Rick Pollack, President and CEO of the American Hospital Association, discusses the “3Rs” of COVID-19 (relief, recovery and rebuilding), the White House’s healthcare priorities, and the leadership skills that will be necessary to bring us into a new era. Pollack joins ACHE again on Monday, March 22 for a panel discussion during the 2021 Congress on Healthcare Leadership.

In a riveting new episode, Paul Keckley, Managing Editor of The Keckley Report, joins the podcast for a frank conversation about the impact of COVID-19 on the financial health of our industry, as well as what forces will continue to exert influence as we move forward. Paul will also moderate a panel discussion with the CEOs of the AHA, AHIP and AMA at the 2021 Congress on Healthcare Leadership, Ma...

Ghazala Sharieff, MD, FACHE, Chief Medical Officer, Acute Care, Clinical Excellence and Experience at Scripps Health, discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the clinical workforce, including strategies for staffing and preventing burnout. Dr. Sharieff will join a Leadership Insight panel discussion of the same name at the 2021 Congress on Healthcare Leadership March 22-25.

Keller Rinaudo, CEO and founder of Zipline, joins us to discuss how his drones are delivering life-saving medicines and medical supplies on-demand in the U.S. and around the world. Keller will be the opening keynote speaker for the 2021 Congress on Healthcare Leadership March 22-25, where he’ll continue the conversation on the vital role of innovation in healthcare.

Revisit some our most engaging conversations from 2020. Gain insight on the strategies, solutions and qualities that helped ACHE leaders across the country care for patients during the pandemic, and hear the ways we’re forging ahead together for a safe and healthy future.

Eric L. Conley, Executive Vice President of Froedtert Health, shares details of the organization’s intentional diversity, equity and inclusion policies. He also discusses the impact on staff of caring for Jacob Blake, the Black man shot by police in Kenosha, Wis., and the surrounding civil unrest in their community.

Roberta Schwartz, PhD, FACHE, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer for Houston Methodist and CEO of Houston Methodist Hospital, discusses the Houston Methodist Center for Innovation and how the system’s dedication to a culture of innovation has supported their COVID-19 response.

Patricia McGaffigan, vice president of safety programs at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, discusses the driving forces behind the new National Safety Action Plan developed by IHI, ACHE and 25 other industry-leading organizations to help healthcare providers move toward zero-harm.

Rural and community hospitals have been facing challenges from financial and market forces for many years. Jim Kendrick, FACHE, CEO of Community Hospital Corporation, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their priorities and opportunities now and into the future.

In this timely episode, executive recruiter Donna Padilla, Managing Partner and leader of WittKieffer's healthcare practice, discusses trends in the healthcare management workforce and gives advice for both candidates and employers considering engaging an executive search firm.

John Boyd, PsyD, FACHE, CEO of Mental Health and Addiction Care at Sutter Health, joins host Chris Coraggio to talk about opportunities in integrated behavioral health treatment and outreach, as well as the vast impacts that COVID-19 and racial injustice have on furthering patient and community care.

Denise Brooks-Williams, FACHE, is senior vice president/CEO of Henry Ford Health System’s North Market and was recently appointed to the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities. She joins host Chris Coraggio to talk about the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority communities as well as how to prepare for a possible second wave of coronavirus cases.

On this episode of ACHE’s Healthcare Executive Podcast, Andrea Lowe, PA-C, director of employee strategy for the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and host Chris Coraggio discuss the evolving role of physician assistants and other advanced practice providers in healthcare leadership. Ms. Lowe shares her vision for how APPs can help meet consumer demands during the COVID-19 pandemic and bey...

Warner Thomas, FACHE, CEO of Ochsner Health, is managing the COVID-19 response for the system’s 41 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals and specialty hospitals and more than 100 health centers and urgent care centers. He joins host Chris Coraggio to discuss the impact of the epidemic on operations, staff, patients and the community.

Banner Health overhauled its full-system website to help patients better find the information they need, when, where and how they want it. Host Chris Coraggio interviews Chris Pace, Banner’s Senior Director of Digital Marketing, on how this “digital front door” drives growth, loyalty and better care.

Georges C. Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public Health Association, joins us to discuss the healthcare field’s most prevalent leadership concerns about COVID–19. Host Chris Coraggio speaks with Benjamin about what healthcare leaders can do to help patients navigate the pandemic, and the skills executives need to lead through a crisis. Don’t miss his advice on the importance of p...

Gayle Capozzalo, FACHE, executive director of The Equity Collaborative at the Carol Emmott Foundation examines the imperative for the healthcare industry to create a fully inclusive leadership pipeline. Gayle shares her own inspiration and leadership journey with host Chris Coraggio, and discusses the evidence-based changes to policies and practices that can help bring about equity for women leade...

Raul Zambrano, MD, FACHE, shares his unique perspective as both a physician executive and a military practitioner who has transitioned to civilian care. Join Dr. Zambrano and host Chris Coraggio for a discussion of the traits and training that help physicians and veterans excel as healthcare executives.

Michael J. Fosina, FACHE, president of New York-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, joins us to discuss the important role of authenticity and consistency in creating corporate culture. Host Chris Coraggio speaks with Fosina about his vision as incoming Chairman of ACHE, as well as the imperative for healthcare organizations to embed themselves in their communities.

Visionary entrepreneur Indu Subaiya, MD, a leader in healthcare technology innovation, discusses with host Chris Coraggio the future of health data and how sharing ideas can foster progress. She also shares insights on how hospital and health system leaders can identify and influence innovation within their own organizations.

In this episode, Natalie Bulger, FACHE, compliance officer for VA Healthcare, chats with Chris Coraggio about continuous improvement for both the organization and the individual. A Pittsburgh “40 Under 40” winner and long-time volunteer for ACHE chapters and committees, Natalie also offers advice for building skills and networks in the early stages of a healthcare management career.

On this episode of ACHE’s Healthcare Executive Podcast, Chris Coraggio sits down with M. Michael Shabot, MD, founding partner, Relia Healthcare Advisors, to discuss attaining high reliability in healthcare. A former general trauma surgeon and surgical intensivist, Shabot explains his quest to make zero harm the goal in healthcare, mirroring the industries of commercial aviation, nuclear power and...

Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, will open Congress 2020 with the Parker B. Francis Distinguished Lecture. Mick’s unique approach involves bringing together talented, diverse teams to develop innovative solutions. In this episode, he joins host Chris Coraggio to discuss his mantra of “Commit, then figure it out” and how we as leaders can bring innovation and a disruptive menta...

On this episode of ACHE’s Healthcare Executive Podcast, Chris Coraggio is joined by 2019 ACHE Chairman Heather J. Rohan, FACHE, president of the HCA TriStar Division in Brentwood, Tenn. Heather reflects on how her clinical experience influences her leadership style and shares advice on navigating the twists and turns of a career pathway. A former nurse, Heather recognizes how connectivity impacts...

On this episode of ACHE’s Healthcare Executive Podcast, Chris Coraggio talks leadership with ACHE faculty Carson Dye, FACHE. He is the president and CEO of Exceptional Leadership and a former executive leader in four hospitals and health systems, Dye discusses the importance of being self-aware in leadership, the benefits of executive coaching, the differences between physician leaders versus exec...