Ken Rates

So You Want To Be A Healthcare Executive?

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Designed for individuals interested in learning the career paths of highly accomplished healthcare executives. Whether you are a student looking to get started in healthcare administration or a mid-level manager looking to take your healthcare career to the next level, "So You Want To Be A Healthcare Executive?" will show you the paths highly successful and highly accomplished healthcare executives have taken to get to where they are today.

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Ken Rates

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Business

Latest episode

May 5, 2026

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Michael Roub - Managing Partner and Founder - Inflection 360 03.11.2021

Michael Roub is the Managing Partner and Founder of Inflection 360. Michael holds degrees from the Wharton School of Business and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Michael's career path is unique in that he did not start off in the healthcare arena, rather he found this industry through a number of key contacts he made along the way. Listen to Michael as he discusses his career j...

Tom Mone - CEO - OneLegacy 15.10.2021

Tom Mone is the current CEO of OneLegacy. Tom holds a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Masters degree in Administration from the University of California, Irvine. OneLegacy saves and heals lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation. OneLegacy is the largest organ recovery agency in the United States covering 20 million people, over 200 hospital...

Imo Momoh - Deputy Director - Alameda County Behavioral Health Department 24.08.2021

Imo Momoh is currently the Deputy Director for the Alameda County Behavioral Health Department, located in Oakland, California. Imo has a well-established career in the behavioral health sector of healthcare, having spent a majority of his career in the public service arena. Imo holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Computer Information Systems and a Master's...

Ronald J. Andro - CEO - Banner Health of Northern Colorado 29.07.2021

Ronald J. Andro's career path is nothing short of inspiring. Hear his story as he discusses his early days as a nurse, his transition to multiple health systems spanning Pennsylvania, Colorado, and more. His episode is complete with executive insights and tips on how one can succeed in their career.

Dr. Anthony Stanowski - President & CEO - Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) 13.07.2021

Dr. Anthony Stanowski is the current President & CEO for the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, otherwise known as CAHME. Dr. Stanowski has held positions at notable organizations such as the Jefferson Health System, Thomson Healthcare (now IBM Watson Health), and Aramark. Dr. Stanowski holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Widener University, Drexel Unive...

Yolanda Gonzalez - Administrative Director - Massachusetts General Hospital 30.06.2021

Yolanda Gonzalez is an Administrative Director at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her oversight includes Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Cardiology, and the Child Protection Program. In addition, Yolanda is a previous Administrative Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and the host of The Healthcare Leadership Mindset Podcast. In this episode, Yolanda discusses her journey from...

Tosan O. Boyo - Senior Vice President of Hospital Operations - John Muir Health 01.06.2021

Tosan is the SVP of Hospital Operations at John Muir Health. Tosan's insight into what it takes to become a healthcare executive is inspiring. Born in Nigeria, Tosan has had a stellar rise up the world of healthcare administration. Tosan is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and received his Masters Degree in Public Health from Montclair State University.

Daniel Herzberg II - Incoming Administrative Fellow - Henry Ford Health System 30.04.2021

Dan is an incoming Administrative Fellow at the Henry Ford Health System. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Western Michigan University as well as a Masters of Healthcare Administration the from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. In addition, Dan has served the U.S. Navy for nearly 8 years.

Todd Noggle - Director of Operations - Aurora Health Medical Group 20.03.2021

Todd Noggle is the current Director of Operations for Aurora Health Medical Group in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Todd has extensive experience in the behavioral health arena having held positions in Illinois, Hawaii, and Wisconsin. Todd holds a degree from Ripon College in Undergraduate Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, a Masters Degree in Counseling...

Tim Coan - CEO - ALN Medical Management 23.02.2021

Tim Coan is the CEO of ALN Medical Management based out of Denver, Colorado. Tim is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and The University of Tulsa. Tim has nearly 30 years of experience and advice. Listen in on his journey to becoming a CEO.

Libby Simon - Owner - Clear View Coaching and Consulting, LLC 07.02.2021

Libby Simon is the owner of Clear View Coaching and Consulting, LLC. Formed in 2019, Clear View Coaching and Consulting is committed to you becoming crystal clear on the career that fills you with purpose. Libby holds a Bachelor's in Human Resources from Michigan State University and a Master's in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University. Libby has held previous positions at Spectrum...

Katie Lawrence - Executive Director - Prisma Health 14.01.2021

Katie Lawrence is the Executive Director of Ambulatory Optimization and Integration at Prisma Health. Katie's rise throughout the field of healthcare administration and her impact on the healthcare field in the South Carolina area is inspiring. A well-known speaker amongst the MGMA circuit, Katie is passionate about educating others. Katie holds a BA in Economics and Spanish, a Master of Healthcar...

John Gorman - Founder and Chairman - Nightingale Partners, LLC 31.12.2020

As Founder and Chairman of Nightingale Partners, LLC, John has extensive experience in the entrepreneurship realm of healthcare. Hear his story and learn as he has risen from the political realm of healthcare to start multiple companies. In this episode John shares his thoughts on the current state of healthcare as well as what he and his organization are doing to fix them. John holds a Bachelor's...

David E. Williams - President & Co-Founder - Health Business Group/MedPharma Partners, LLC. 14.11.2020

David E. Williams is the President and Co-Founder of Health Business Group and MedPharma Partners LLC. David shares his rise up through the consulting world and provides insight into the world of consulting. David's story is perfect for anyone considering the consulting world as an option. Hear his story and be inspired!

Sarah Krevans - President & CEO - Sutter Health 24.10.2020

Sarah Krevans is the current President and Chief Executive Officer for Sutter Health, a 24 hospital, not-for-profit health system in Northern California. Sarah's episode is filled with countless advice and tips that she has learned along her very robust and impressive career. Hear Sarah describe how she climbed the corporate ladder, how she learned along the way, and the current challenges she and...

Michael Hancock - Executive Director of Operations Transformation - Castell 30.09.2020

Michael's journey from Weber State University up through the ranks of Intermountain Healthcare is inspiring. Tune in as he discusses his bold move from Intermountain Main to assist and lead in their startup, Castell. Michael's career advice and journey is not to be missed. 

Luanne Thomas Ewald - Chief Operating Officer - Michigan Medicine C&W Hospital 23.08.2020

Luanne Thomas Ewald's story and climb to the top is filled with lessons learned and advice received along the way. From her time at Marquette University and Xavier University to her current role, Luanne has had exposure to the C-Suite all throughout her career. Check out her inspirational story!

Lacey Lisner - Magnet Program Director - New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital 22.07.2020

Lacey Lisner is the the Magnet Program Director at New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. From her days as a Mental Health Nurse in Las Vegas to her days as an entrepreneur in the healthcare field, Lacey's climb resonates with those looking to climb the healthcare administration ladder through the clinical route. Lacey is a fun, energetic individual who is sure to inspire others...

Robert Loof - Administrative Fellow - Michigan Medicine 19.06.2020

Our second "Early Careerist" Edition of So You Want To Be A Healthcare Executive?, Robert Loof's perspective on what it takes to obtain a fellowship to his advice on career success is inspiring. From his days at the University of Nebraska and the University of Missouri, to his days at Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan, Robert shares his take on what has led him to success in the hop...

Sara Ratner - Senior Vice President - Government Programs & Strategic Initiatives - Revel Health 13.05.2020

Join us as we highlight the career path of Sara Ratner, SVP for Government Programs and Strategic Initiatives at Revel Health. Sara is our first guest to have studied law. Her path consists of stints at CVS Health and MinuteClinic and include many C-Level positions at various organizations. Her path is yet another way individuals make it to the top of the healthcare administration world. 

Ivy Oma - HIM Student - Grand Valley State University 24.04.2020

Ivy's story is the first of many Student-Editions of So You Want To Be A Healthcare Executive? Hear firsthand Ivy's perspectives on her career search in the Covid-19 era, her involvement with professional organizations, and her advice to senior healthcare executives. 

Dr. Gwendolyn Parker - Medical Director of Case Management - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 25.03.2020

Dr. Gwendolyn Parker's career path from becoming a physician in radiation oncology to serving as a Medical Director for the State of Michigan's largest health insurer is truly motivating and inspiring. Hear how organizations such as the American College of Healthcare Executives have served her well as she climbed the corporate ladder to success.

Joshua Dobbs, FACHE - Senior Director - Heart & Vascular Center - UCHealth 06.02.2020

Listen to Josh's career path as he navigated his early career as an exercise physiologist in Texas, his multiple management positions in Indiana, his travels and experience in Abu Dhabi, to his current position at University of Colorado Health. Josh's path will leave you inspired and motivated to achieve more in your career.

Denise Fair - Chief Public Health Officer - Detroit Health Department 12.01.2020

Denise's story is truly amazing; from her days in California, to post-graduate fellowship, to her climb up the ladder at Trinity Health and Henry Ford. Denise is the epitome of a high-performing and highly-accomplished healthcare executive. Hear Denise's story and learn how she tackled new challenges and embraced every growth opportunity that came her way. 

Dr. Paul Thomas - Owner/Operator - Plum Health 20.12.2019

Dr. Paul Thomas is a visionary and a pioneer in the delivery of primary care healthcare services in the United States. Using a Direct Primary Care Model, Dr. Thomas launched Plum Health in 2016. A graduate of Wayne State University's School of Medicine, Dr. Thomas is an author, a TedX speaker, and a thought-leader on the current state of our healthcare system. Hear Dr. Thomas' story from his days...

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