The Chief Healthcare Officer

In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast, Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül speaks with Dr. Nicholas Testa, Chief Clinical Officer at Sentact, emergency physician, healthcare executive, and educator at the University of Southern California. The conversation begins with a difficult question: after decades of patient safety work, protocols, root cause analyses, high-reliability frameworks, and maj...

In this episode of The Chief Healthcare Officer , Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül speaks with Nancy Wright , VP of Commercial Services and Digital Platforms at GE HealthCare , about what it really takes to make healthcare technology work for people. Nancy brings a unique operations-led perspective to commercial healthcare transformation, helping health systems think beyond equipment and technology procuremen...

In a healthcare landscape increasingly dominated by administrative load and systemic pressure, physicians often feel like the "last thought" in the design of the systems they work within. Dr. Graham Walker and Jake Horowitz, the minds behind Offcall, join Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul in this episode to discuss their mission to build "for and by physicians". The conversation explores th...

This episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast features Mohan Giridharadas, founder and CEO of LeanTaaS and author of Better Healthcare Through Math. Host Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül discusses with Mohan how applying sophisticated mathematical algorithms and "lean" principles can solve the operational "chaos" often found in hospitals. The conversation explores the massive gap be...

In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast, host Dr. Fatih engages with João Bocas, CEO of Digital Salutem and a digital health influencer, to explore the evolution and future of wearable technology in healthcare. They discuss João's journey from sports to corporate wellness, highlighting the early days of pedometers and the transition to more sophisticated wearables like smartwa...

In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast, Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül speaks with Scott Becker, Founder and Publisher of Becker’s Healthcare, about the evolution of healthcare media, the central role of people in healthcare, the global workforce shortage, the future of healthcare technology—especially AI—and the qualities modern leaders must develop to navigate a rapidly shifting landscape...

In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast , Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul is joined by Gordon Andersen , Founding Partner at AGL Executive Search , for a deep conversation about the evolving nature of leadership in healthcare. Drawing on more than two decades of global executive search experience, Gordon shares how the post-pandemic world has fundamentally changed what organisations look for...

In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast , Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul speaks with Dr. Peter Bonis , Chief Medical Officer at Wolters Kluwer and Professor of Gastroenterology at Tufts Medical School, about the realities of AI adoption in healthcare. Drawing from recent surveys and global perspectives, Dr. Bonis explores the enthusiasm surrounding AI, the readiness gap among healthcare prof...

In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer, Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül sits down with Olga Kozlova—executive headhunter and leadership advisor with 20+ years of global experience in healthcare, life sciences, and innovation. Together, they unpack the evolving landscape of healthcare leadership, from shifting board expectations to the rising trend of hiring executives from outside the sector. Olga s...

In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast , Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul speaks with Dr. Arlen Meyers, Co-founding President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE), about the evolving role of physicians in driving healthcare innovation. Dr. Meyers shares his personal journey from academic head and neck surgeon to medical entrepreneur, highlighting how clinicians can contrib...

In this captivating episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast , Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul sits down with world-renowned metabolism and obesity expert Professor Antonio Vidal-Puig of the University of Cambridge. With a career bridging clinical medicine, groundbreaking metabolic research, and strategic leadership, Antonio shares deeply human insights into the evolution of healthcare, team dynamics,...

Healthcare professionals face daily operational changes, high-stress environments, and increasing demands —leading to burnout if not managed effectively.  In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast , Dr Fatih Mehmet Gul is joined by Isabel Berwick, host of the Financial Times’ Work It podcast to explore workplace resilience, leadership, work-life balance, and diversity in healthcare w...

In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast , Dr Fatih Mehmet Gul welcomes Dr. Tom O'Callaghan, a seasoned physician, entrepreneur, and CEO of the Medical Education Founders Investment Fund . With a rich background in medical education and workforce development, Dr. Tom shares his journey from founding an online medical education company to investing in healthcare education startu...

"What if the future of healthcare isn’t just about technology, but about redefining purpose, leadership, and collaboration?" In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast, Dr Fatih Mehmet Gül delves into this critical question with Professor Sultan Haider, a trailblazer in healthcare innovation with over 440 groundbreaking solutions and 150 patent families to his name. The epis...

In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast, Dr Fatih Mehmet Gül speaks with Fiona Sartoretto Verna, a global expert in pharmacy operations. They discuss the importance of patient-centered pharmacy design, the evolution of pharmacy operations, and the challenges faced by pharmacy managers. Fiona shares her insights on how technology can improve pharmacy efficiency and enhance the patie...

In this episode, Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül interviews Dr. Simon Fleming, an orthopedic surgeon and advocate for cultural change in healthcare. They discuss the challenges of creating a just culture, the impact of bullying and discrimination, and the importance of leadership in fostering a respectful work environment. The conversation emphasizes the need for effective strategies to implement cultural ch...

In this episode of the Chief Healthcare Officer Podcast, Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül engages with Mr. Derrick Chan, a prominent figure in healthcare leadership across Asia. They discuss the evolution of patient experience, the importance of empathy in healthcare, and innovative practices that enhance patient care. Derrick shares insights from his extensive career, highlighting the need for a patient-cent...

In this episode, Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül interviews Greta Rosler, CEO at Radius Leaders, about nurse leadership strategies for retention and quality care. Greta shares her journey from bedside nursing to executive leadership and consultancy. They discuss the challenges nurse leaders face, including the global nursing shortage and the need for qualified leaders. They also explore the importance of lea...

In this episode, Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül interviews Vivek Shukla, a renowned healthcare leader, about the critical role of change management in healthcare. They discuss the keys to successful change management, the leadership principles that foster excellence in healthcare, and the challenges of implementing digital health technologies. Vivek emphasizes the importance of communication, emotional inte...

Can we decode the secrets of success in healthcare management? What if we can? In this podcast series, Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül is on a mission to capture and pass on the health industry's best practices.  Each episode of this podcast will feature conversations with pioneering figures from various healthcare sectors, delving into their unique challenges, successes, and wisdom. Whether you're...