Leading Medicine with Houston Methodist

On this episode of Quality Time , Drs. Carla C. Braxton, Lara Colton and Jonathan Rogg discuss why and how Houston Methodist is investing in physician leadership through innovative professional development, graduate medical education and the new Healthcare Administration, Leadership and Management (HALM) fellowship.    They share how Houston Methodist’s structured leadership training equips physic...

On this episode of Quality Time , Dr. Tom Lee, chief medical officer at Press Ganey, practicing physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and editor-in-chief of NEJM Catalyst ,  discusses how healthcare organizations can build resilient systems in a world defined by uncertainty. Dr. Lee emphasizes that success requires becoming comfortable operating in environments that are constantly changing. T...

On this episode of Quality Time , Dr. A. Osama Gaber shares how Houston Methodist’s Department of Surgery maintains its high standards and innovative drive by focusing on safety, quality management, and programmatic development. By pairing talented faculty with strong institutional quality frameworks, the department continuously improves patient safety and results. He also shares how out of the de...

In this episode of Quality Time , Dr. William Cooper, president of the Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy discusses how professionalism, teamwork, and communication shape everything—from malpractice risk to patient outcomes, workplace culture, and long‑term career performance.  Just 2% of physicians account for 50% of all malpractice claims. Peer‑delivered feedback—&quo...

In this episode, Dr. Randy Steadman, chair of anesthesiology and critical care at Houston Methodist and associate director of Houston Methodist's MITIE at the Bookout Center, shares how creating realistic, immersive environments in simulation based education leads to better surgical and clinical outcomes. Dr. Steadman has developed simulation instructor training programs for: Clinical emergen...

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Swensen discusses his work at Mayo Clinic to create thriving, ideal work environments. His most recent book, Mayo Clinic Strategies to Reduce Burnout - 12 Actions to Create the Ideal Workplace, outlines four evidence based elements of an ideal workplace: agency, belonging, collective effervescence and positivity. Dr. Swensen is a recognized expert, speaker and inter-di...

In this episode, Chris Siebenaler shares how his nearly 25-year Houston Methodist career has shaped his perspective on how to drive continuous improvement. As executive vice president of network hospitals, Siebenaler shares how incorporating lean management principals and daily management systems have empowered physicians and staff to identify issues, track performance and implement solutions. Exp...

In this episode, Dr. Bryan Sexton, discusses how emotional exhaustion and burnout impact clinical outcomes—and how measuring and improving well-being through bite-sized interventions can lead to better teamwork, leadership and patient care. Expert: J. Bryan Sexton, Ph. D., chief wellness officer of Duke Health Integrated Practice and director of the Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Sc...

In this episode, Dr. Brian R. Spisak — organizational psychologist, author and senior partner at Csuite Growth Advisors — discusses the intersection of behavioral science, leadership and emerging technology in health care. Dr. Spisak shares his personal journey from burnout in behavioral mental health to a career dedicated to understanding and improving organizational well-being. Expert: Dr. Brian...

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tittle discusses his transition from a working as a highly specialized cardiothoracic surgeon to serving as the senior vice president and system chief quality officer of system safety, quality and service at Houston Methodist. Expert: Shawn Tittle, MD, senior vice president and system chief quality officer for the Houston Methodist Department of System Safety, Quality an...

In this episode, nursing leaders Gail M. Vozzella and Caroline Mascarenhas discuss how Houston Methodist's implementation of virtual nursing and innovative technologies has transformed health care delivery, enhanced care coordination and improved patient safety. Experts: Gail M. Vozzella DNP, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief nurse executive at Houston Methodist Caroline Mascarenhas...

In this episode, Dr. Don M. Berwick, a foundational figure in health care quality improvement, shares his perspective on how far we've come in our pursuit to improve patient safety through the design of a safer health system — and how far we have left to go. Expert: Dr. Don M. Berwick, president emeritus and senior fellow at the Institute for Health Care Improvement (IHI), which he co-founded...

Ms. Mary A. Daffin discusses her impact on Houston Methodist's quality and patient safety initiatives as a member of the board of directors and how her deep Methodist faith underscores her commitment to her role. Expert: Mary A. Daffin, JD Of Counsel, Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP, Vice Chair Board of Directors, Houston Methodist Hospital System and chair of multiple committ...

In this episode, Dr. Terence Flotte discusses his efforts to train the next generation of physician leaders as dean of the UMass Chan Medical School, the ever-changing preferences of medical residency selection and the evolving field of health systems science. Expert: Terence Flotte, M.D., the Celia and Isaac Haidak Professor , is provost and executive deputy chancellor and dean of UMass Chan Medi...

In this panel episode, Rev. Dr. Charles Millikan and Rev. Stacy Auld discuss an In this panel episode, Rev. Dr. Charles Millikan and Rev. Stacy Auld discuss an aspect of care foundational to Houston Methodist: spiritual care and values integration. They share how the care that board-certified chaplains provide to patients and caregivers helps them navigate the most trying of circumstances. Experts...

In this episode, Roberta Schwartz, PhD, shares how Houston Methodist's focused approach to using data and willingness to embrace forward-thinking technology have resulted in world-class patient care and outcomes. Expert: Roberta Schwartz, PhD, executive vice president of Houston Methodist Hospital and chief innovation officer of Houston Methodist Notable topics covered: The decision to focus...

In this episode, Dr. Tait Shanafelt discusses his pioneering research and progress made in the last 20 years to advance physician well-being and resilience for the benefit of both caregivers and patients.  Expert: Tait Shanafelt, M.D., chief wellness officer, associate dean, and Jeanie and Stewart Richie Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.  Notable Topics Covered: Physician and clinician...

In this episode, Dr. Robert Grossman, the visionary chief executive officer of NYU Langone Health and dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discusses the pioneering business model that transformed NYU Langone into one of the best integrated academic health systems in the United States. Expert: Dr. Robert Grossman, chief executive officer of NYU Langone Health and dean of NYU Grossman School of...

In this episode, Dr. Marc Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist, shares how every employee contributes to our vision for the second century that is summed up in six simple words: unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation. Expert: Dr. Marc Boom, president and chief executive officer at Houston Methodist, an independent academic medical center with over 2,600 beds and over 32,000 e...

In this panel episode, we discuss how thoughtfully designed electronic health record technology results in better patient outcomes and clinician satisfaction. Guests: Dr. Jacqueline Gerhart, vice president of clinical Informatics at Epic, family medicine physician and a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. Jordan Dale, chief medical information officer at Houston Methodist, pr...

In this episode, Dr. Faisal Masud shares how Houston Methodist uses innovative technology and a broad-based compassionate care team to provide world-class ICU care. Expert:  Dr. Faisal Masud, professor of clinical anesthesiology and critical care of the Academic Institute, medical director of the Center for Critical Care, Mary A. and M. Samuel Daffin, Sr. Centennial Chair in Anesthesia and Critica...

In this episode, Dr. Jessica Dudley explains how Press Ganey uses their substantial collection of workplace and patient survey data to help health care organizations improve physician engagement and wellbeing — which leads to better patient outcomes. Expert: Dr. Jessica Dudley, chief clinical officer at Press Ganey Notable topics covered: Using survey data to improve the workforce and patient expe...

Preventing infection and enhancing recovery are metrics for surgical quality of care. In this episode, Dr. Pedro Ramirez discusses efforts to standardize patient care, including implementing surgical site infection bundles and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) initiatives before, during and after surgery to improve and improve patient outcomes.  Expert: Dr. Pedro Ramirez, chairman of the Depa...

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. In this wide-ranging episode, Dr. H. Dirk Sostman, Houston Methodist executive vice president and chief academic officer and president and CEO of the Houston Methodist Academic Institute (HMAI), discusses his remarkable 20-year career at Houston Methodist advancing quality of care through academic researc...

Health care safety is a public health issue. Despite progress, preventable harm remains unacceptably frequent. In order to reduce harm in all its forms, we need to know what causes it and why. In this episode, Dr. Tejal Gandhi, chief safety and transformation officer at Press Ganey, delves deep into the latest industry insights and offers recommendations for creating safer environments for patient...