The Healthcare CEO Show

In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show , host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Shelly Sun Berkowitz, Founder and Executive Chairwoman of BrightStar Care. Since launching in 2002, Shelly has grown BrightStar from a single-location startup into a national leader with 435+ locations and nearly $750M in revenue, while redefining how families access both medical and non-medical home care. Shelly sha...

In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show , host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Joe Walker, President of Larry H. Miller Senior Health. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded across 12 states, scaling home health while launching assisted living and senior care initiatives that aim to deliver a seamless continuum of care for an aging population. Joe unpacks how the Larry H. Miller fa...

In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show , host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Chris Davenport, CISSP, CCSK, and Allegrow’s Global Data Security Advisor and Fractional CISO. With 25+ years of experience spanning community health systems, federal agencies, and global enterprises, Chris has guided leaders through HIPAA, NIST, and SOC audits while building pragmatic security roadmaps that reduce r...

In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Graham Young, Senior Vice President of M&A and Business Transformation at U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP). Graham shares his unexpected path from aspiring pediatric surgeon to leading growth strategy for one of the fastest-expanding physician-led MSOs in the Southeast.   He discusses USOP’s rapid scale, from its...

In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show , host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Dr. Rashmee Patil, hepatologist and Chief Medical Officer at Pinnacle Clinical Research. Dr. Patil shares her remarkable journey from running a solo clinical research site in an underserved Texas community to leading a multi-state organization that has grown from 3 to 14 sites. She unpacks the highs and hurdles of bu...

In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show , host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Dr. Lewis Zeidner, CEO of EOSIS and a seasoned leader with over four decades of experience in healthcare. With a background spanning clinical psychology and executive leadership, Dr. Zeidner shares his journey from building systems of care to navigating PE-backed growth in the behavioral health space. He discusses EO...

In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show , host Daniel Fernandez speaks with Richard Leaver, CEO of Alliance Physical Therapy Partners and a licensed physical therapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Richard brings a unique perspective to healthcare leadership, bridging hands-on patient care with the strategic mindset needed to scale a multi-state practice. He shares how Allianc...

In this episode of the Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Dr. Jose Martinez, President and Managing Partner at Austin Retina Associates. A respected retina specialist and values-driven leader, Dr. Martinez shares how a commitment to culture, community care, and humility has shaped his approach to sustainable growth and leadership. From delivering care to underserved populati...

In this episode of the Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez speaks with Jim Feinstein, CEO of ENT Partners, to explore the real challenges and lessons of scaling a physician-led organization through M&A. With over three decades of experience in healthcare, Jim offers hard-won insights into the often-overlooked realities of post-deal integration, where the true success (or failure) of M&a...

In this episode of the Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Dr. Yan Kalika, CEO of Image Specialty Partners and a Harvard-educated leader in the field. With a fascinating background as an international chess master, Dr. Kalika shares his unique insights into strategic decision-making, growth partnerships, and the power of foresight in business. From selecting the right partner...

Join us for a compelling conversation with Doug Badertscher, CEO of Pain Specialists of America, as he dives into the evolving challenges and opportunities in the healthcare M&A landscape. From navigating private equity partnerships to fostering a culture that puts patient care first, Doug shares powerful insights into leading in a highly specialized industry. Gain a deep understanding of innovati...

In this episode of the Healthcare CEO Show, powered by https://Allegrow.com , we dive into the fascinating journey of Dr. Emilio Justo, founder and medical director of the Arizona Eye Institute and Cosmetic Laser Center. With 36 years in the game, Dr. Justo reveals how he built a thriving ophthalmology practice, ventured into cosmetic surgery, and eventually made the leap into private equity. We u...

In this episode of the Healthcare CEO Show, powered by https://Allegrow.com , we talk with Dr. Joshua Rosenthal, CEO and founder of Manhattan Psychology Group, about the ins and outs of selling a healthcare practice. Dr. Rosenthal walks us through his journey of growing his practice to over 300 employees, the decision to sell, and the challenges of integrating into a larger organization. He shares...

In this episode of the Healthcare CEO Show, powered by https://Allegrow.com , we chat with Andrea Turnipseed, co-founder and Executive Director of Roots Behavioral Health, about her journey from starting a small practice to navigating a successful M&A deal. Andrea shares how she and her husband built a thriving mental health practice, the lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of mainta...

In this episode of the Healthcare CEO Show, powered by https://Allegrow.com , we sit down with Clay Jones, Chief People Officer at Legacy Hospice, to explore the unique recruitment and retention challenges in the hospice care industry. How do you build a team that’s skilled and deeply committed to compassionate care? Clay shares his strategies for navigating the tight labor market, maintaining a s...

The Healthcare CEO Show brings together leading voices from across the healthcare industry to delve into the forces shaping healthcare today. From innovation and strategy to culture and technology, we’re on a mission to unearth the insights and stories of healthcare’s most influential leaders. Allegrow.com

The well-being of your patients usually begins with the well-being of your staff. David Guth of Centerstone shared on our Healthcare CEO Podcast the many methods he's been using to lead his team. https://symphonyagency.com/healthcare-ceo-podcast/

Sometimes the greatest ideas are existing ideas done better. Ryan Iwamoto of 24 Hour Home Care studied various industries to find methods to positively impact the healthcare industry through home care. Learn from his success in this latest Healthcare CEO Podcast episode. https://symphonyagency.com/healthcare-ceo-podcast/

Embracing innovation has been a must this past year. On this week's episode of the Healthcare CEO Podcast, Dr. Bill Layman shares how he's integrated telehealth into his dentistry practice and what we can expect from the industry over the coming years. https://symphonyagency.com/healthcare-ceo-podcast/

Do you struggle with finding good talent for your healthcare practice? This episode is for you. In 2007, Emma Dickison joined Home Helpers and immediately began elevating their in-home care franchise company to new heights with her fresh perspective and innovative ideas. Under Emma’s guidance and oversight, Home Helpers has grown to 300 franchises across North America, serving over 1,000 communiti...

Growing from four physicians to 90 in a relatively short amount of time can come with a number of challenges. In this week's episode of the Healthcare CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Powell of Florida E.N.T. & Allergy breaks down how they scaled up successfully. https://symphonyagency.com/healthcare-ceo-podcast/

We're on the verge of a physician turnover epidemic. Tony Stajduhar of Jackson Physician Search breaks down their recent findings in this week's episode of the Healthcare CEO Podcast. https://symphonyagency.com/healthcare-ceo-podcast/ [White Paper] On the Verge of a Physician Turnover Epidemic: Physician Retention Survey Results: https://www.jacksonphysiciansearch.com/white-paper-on-the-verge-of-a...

Chris Jenkins has more than 12 years of experience working in healthcare technology — including with rural healthcare providers in Florida’s CHCA program. He was an EDI Analyst for WebMD, IVANS, and CareMedic, and was part of the transition team assisting providers onboarding the new EMR requirements in 2003. In addition, he’s an expert on HIPAA compliance, integrations and automation, CMS require...

Mario is the Chief Operating Officer for Assisted Living Services, Inc. and Vice President of Assisted Living Technologies, Inc. He is responsible for helping both Assisted Living Services, Inc. and our subsidiary Assisted Living Technologies, Inc. look for new ways to grow and to have a positive impact on each company’s long-term future. https://symphonyagency.com/healthcare-ceo-podcast/

As a relatively young CEO and founder, Kris and his wife founded Chelsea Place in 2011. Ten years later he's running a thriving business with three services: senior day care, home care, and assisted living. https://symphonyagency.com/healthcare-ceo-podcast/