HealthLeaders Podcast

Harold Miller, the President, and CEO, of the Center For Healthcare Payment Reform, discusses ways hospitals can restructure and rethink how they deliver services and how they are paid so they can thrive in challenging economic times.

HealthLeaders editor Jay Asser sits down with Colleen Vetere, principal at Vizient, to talk about current trends and challenges for managing capacity. Vetere, who has over 35 years of experience in healthcare, shares her knowledge on workforce approaches for hospital leaders.

HealthLeaders editor Melanie Blackman is joined by Sara Criger, senior vice president of Allina Health operations and acute care services. During the conversation, Criger, who was promoted to her role in 2022, details the important work she has championed and supported during this past year, and what she will be focusing on in 2023.

Andy Anderson, CMO and chief quality officer of RWJBarnabas Health, talks about his clinical care predictions and trends for 2023.

HealthLeaders Innovation and Technology Editor Eric Wicklund chats with Joerg, Schwarz, senior director of healthcare interoperability strategy and solutions at Infor, about how healthcare organizations should be selecting and using data platforms.

HealthLeaders’ Finance Editor, Amanda Schiavo, sits down with Dawn Javersack, the CFO for Nicklaus Children’s Health System. The pair discussed labor challenges impacting the industry, and the unique strategy the organization put in place to reduce its reliance on travel nurses. Javersack also provided insight on Nicklaus Children’s Health System’s growth strategies and financial well-being plans...

HealthLeaders Strategy editor, Melanie Blackman, is joined by Anne Klibanski, MD, president and CEO of Mass General Brigham, an integrated healthcare system in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Klibanski shares the health system's successful 2022 initiatives and looks ahead to the future and shares what care models are needed for a successful patient-centric healthcare system.

HealthLeaders Innovation and Technology Editor Eric Wicklund chats with Joanna White, chief nursing executive for Infor, about using technology to engage and improve a health system's workforce culture, reduce stress and burnout, and adapt to new concepts like digital health.

Tami McMasters-Gomez, the director of coding and CDI services at the University of California Medical Center at Davis, chats with revenue cycle editor Amanda Norris about UC Davis’ CDI reconciliation process and how reworking that process boosted productivity for the organization by 33%.

Innovation and Technology Editor Eric Wicklund talks with Sean Whiteley, founder and CEO of Axomem.io, about the development of digital twin technology, how it's being used in healthcare now, and how healthcare organizations might use it in the future.

Adria Grillo-Peck, vice president of integrated care management at IU Health, discusses issues related to care coordination for high-risk patients.

HealthLeaders Strategy editor, Melanie Blackman, is joined by Sandra Lindsay, RN, MBA, DHSc, who was the first American to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Dr. Lindsay also recently became VP of public health advocacy for Northwell Health. During the conversation, Dr. Lindsay discusses her pandemic experiences and shares insight into her personal...

HealthLeaders editor Jay Asser speaks with Samir Courdy, chief informatics officer and senior vice president of informatics for Duarte, California-based City of Hope, about creating and leveraging a precision oncology learning environment on DNAnexus, called POSEIDON.

HealthLeaders Strategy Editor, Melanie Blackman, interviews Luis Garcia, MD, FACS, MBA, FASMBS, the president of Sanford Health Clinic. During the conversation, Garcia shares insights into his personal and professional background. He also shares strategies that Sanford Health and Sanford Health Clinic have in combatting current workforce issues, and what he looks forward to speaking about during T...

Janet Tomcavage of Geisinger Health talks about the way forward for healthcare organizations now that the crisis phase of the coronavirus pandemic has passed. Topics include workforce shortages, current COVID-19 challenges, and new nursing initiatives.

In advance of 'The Way Forward,' the HealthLeaders leadership summit taking place next week in Atlanta, Innovation and Technology Editor Eric Wicklund discusses the latest in new strategies with Jennifer Greenman, CIO of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

HealthLeaders Strategy Editor Melanie Blackman speaks with Alexandra Morehouse, chief marketing officer for Banner Health, where she gives insights into the evolution of data and marketing in healthcare, insights into digital transformation strategies, and offers advice for aspiring leaders.

HealthLeaders payer writer Laura Beerman chats with Christie Teigland, vice president of Research Science and Advanced Analytics at Inovalon, about why now is the time for new approaches as health equity becomes embedded in CMS strategy, including value-based care and advanced quality measurement.

Joerg Schwarz, senior director of healthcare interoperability solutions and strategy at Infor® Healthcare, chats with HealthLeaders Revenue Cycle Editor Amanda Norris about the importance of reshaping healthcare through data interoperability.

Amanda Schiavo, Finance Editor for HealthLeaders, connects with Chris Kurtz, the CFO for the University of Michigan Health West, to discuss the 2023 IPPS final rule, specifically the 4.3% reimbursement rates recently passed by CMS.

HealthLeaders Finance Editor, Amanda Schiavo sits down with Joel Tremblay, the chief operating officer for Medical Solutions, a healthcare staffing and recruiting company. In this episode, Schiavo and Tremblay discuss the importance of choosing a staffing and total workforce partner that has access to both people and technology—emphasizing the human element and the benefits of having real people i...

As Telehealth Awareness Week kicks into gear, HealthLeaders Innovation and Technology Editor Eric Wicklund talks with Nate Lacktman and TJ Ferrante of Foley & Lardner about recent developments in telehealth policy and legislation.

HealthLeaders revenue cycle editor, Amanda Norris, chats with Becky Greenfield, Partner at the Wolfe Pincavage law firm in Miami, Florida, to discuss what’s on the horizon for revenue cycle leaders when it comes to the No Surprises Act.

HealthLeaders strategy editor, Melanie Blackman, interviews Rhonda Jordan, SHRM-SCP, EVP and CHRO for Virtua Health, where she speaks about how the human resources department has transitioned from a transactional to strategic role, Virtua's many DEI workforce initiatives, the power of teamwork, and advice for future leaders.

Allegheny Health Network Chief Experience Officer Eugene Scioscia discusses a range of issues related to patient experience, including elements of high reliability that promote a positive patient experience and enhancing communication skills to boost patient experience.