This Clinical Life | Presented by Practicing Excellence

In this episode we are speaking about AI in healthcare, what's working, where challenges arise, the wellness of our teams and the clinical life. As AI rapidly enters clinical practice, leaders face a critical challenge: moving fast responsibly.  Dr. Bhargava discusses responsible AI, clinician-first design, and the leadership principles required to advance innovation while protecting patient...

In this episode of This Clinical Life, we welcome Dr. Laura Cooley, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Patient Experience, an academic, open-access, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to transforming health and care experiences.  Dr. Cooley joins us to discuss what patient experience really means beyond metrics and satisfaction scores, how communication drives outcomes, and how clinicians and lead...

In this episode of This Clinical Life , we welcome Patrick Riecke, a burnout survivor, healthcare leader, author, and coach dedicated to helping clinicians and leaders prevent, understand, and recover from burnout with research-based, practical tools.  Patrick draws on personal experience and years of leading teams through high-stress environments to explore how burnout develops, what it really fe...

Welcome to This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence. In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of skill development for physicians, nurses, teams and leaders to power better healthcare.  In this episode of This Clinical Life , we sit down with Dr. Zach Mercurio, a leading researcher, author, and speaker on purposeful leadership and meaningful work. Zach shares i...

Healthcare leadership is no longer just about decisions and outcomes it’s about how leaders show up for the people doing the work. In this episode, Kierstin Kennedy , MD, MSHA, FACP, SFHM, Chief Medical Officer at UAB Medicine, reflects on the leadership principles that sustain teams in complex, high-pressure environments. From navigating accountability with humanity to strengthening quality and s...

Welcome to This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence. In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of skill development for physicians, nurses, teams and leaders to power better healthcare.  In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mark Greenawald, Medical Director for Carilion Clinic’s Institute for Leadership Effectiveness and Director of the AAFP Chief Resident Lead...

Welcome to This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence. In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of skill development for physicians, nurses, teams and leaders to power better healthcare.  In this episode we cover the profound impact of compassion, kindness and caring for others on both the giver and receiver. I'm here with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, an emergenc...

Welcome to This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence. In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of investing in the growth and development of our healthcare workforce — a powerful yet often overlooked catalyst for positive change.  What does it mean to lead with humanity in a system driven by technology, metrics, and burnout? In this episode of This Clinical Life...

Welcome to This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence. In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of investing in the growth and development of our healthcare workforce — a powerful yet often overlooked catalyst for positive change.  In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Dr. Tim Porter-O’Grady, a trailblazer in clinical leadership, governance models, and...

In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of investing in the growth and development of our healthcare workforce — a powerful yet often overlooked catalyst for positive change. We're thrilled to be joined in this episode by Dennis Pullin. Dennis is the president and CEO of Virtua Health and recent author of his new book, Suited for Leadership: How to Show Up with Purpose to Make...

This Clinical Life brings you a discussion between Stephen Beeson, MD and Leon Moores, MD, author of All Physicians Lead . They talk about the need for every physician to recognize their leadership role—not just a select few. They cover developing essential skills like self-awareness and emotional intelligence, managing stress effectively, and how one inconsistent leader can significantly reduce t...

This Clinical Life brings you a discussion between Stephen Beeson, MD and Bob Garry, senior advisor for team engagement, as they talk about the current healthcare workforce landscape. Bob and Dr. Beeson share insights of how effective leadership and team building nurtures organizational alignment and development.  Practicing Excellence is a human development company. We help coach and develop the...

This Clinical Life brings you an important discussion between Stephen Beeson, MD and Heidi Wald, MD, MSPH, as they talk about the importance of leadership, accountability, and commitment from all members of an organization to advance safety culture and harm reduction in healthcare. They dive into the need for continuous improvement, effective leadership, and clinician engagement in promoting patie...

This Clinical Life brings you a dynamic discussion between host Stephen Beeson, MD and special guest Kathleen Reeves, MD, FAAP , President and CEO of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. In this episode, Dr. Reeves discusses importance of human connection in healthcare, emphasizing the need for intentional connection between clinicians and patients. She also shares about the need for broader organizatio...

This Clinical Life brings you an insightful discussion between host Stephen Beeson, MD and special guest Robert Pearl, MD is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group and author of ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Pearl discusses the profound effects of artificial intelligence technologies on American healthc...

Can a holistic approach to professional development transform the way we connect with each other and deliver patient care? This Clinical Life brings you an insightful discussion between host Stephen Beeson, MD and special guest Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc , President and CEO of the ACCME. In this episode, we explore the shift in healthcare professional development from a focus on technical skills to...

How can purpose help shape the way we provide care to ourselves and to the patients and communities we serve? In this episode of This Clinical Life , our host, Stephen Beeson, MD , sits down with cardiologist, healthcare leader, and best-selling author Jonathan Fisher, MD, FACC , to explore the impact of clinician well-being on patient care, the power of purpose, and actionable strategies to help...

From witnessing unprecedented levels of illness and suffering to dealing with high rates of fear, burnout, anxiety, and depression, healthcare workers have endured immense challenges over the last couple of years. In this episode of This Clinical Life , our host, Stephen Beeson, MD sits down with Beth Lown, MD , the Chief Medical Officer of The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare , to dis...

How can we leverage nursing research to foster a culture where nurses feel empowered and equipped to improve care delivery? In this episode of This Clinical Life, hosted by nurses for nurses, we’re joined by Marla J. Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Lesly Kelly, PhD, RN, FAAN. Together, we’ll discuss the current state of nursing, explore the demographic and technological shifts facing the profession, an...

In this episode of This Clinical Life, Stephen Beeson, MD sits down with Shikha Jain, MD, FACP , an esteemed oncologist, community builder, and prominent advocate for gender equity. Together, they will explore impactful strategies aimed at advancing gender equity in healthcare, and share tips to foster a collaborative and supportive environment to enhance engagement among care teams. Practicing Ex...

Given the challenges facing healthcare, is it possible to enhance the human experience for both patients and providers while also addressing margin pressures and mitigating care team member burnout? In this episode of This Clinical Life , our host, Stephen Beeson, MD , sat down with  Jason Wolf, PhD, CPXP , President and CEO of The Beryl Institute, to discuss the current state of healthcare and ex...

Does caring make a difference? In this episode of This Clinical Life , our host, Stephen Beeson, MD , sits down with Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH , a physician-scientist, professor, and best-selling author of Compassionomics and Wonder Drug, to explore the role of compassion and human connection in healthcare. In this discussion, they will cover a range of topics, including: The most pressing problem...

Did you know that we tend to forget almost 80% of what we learn within 30 days? How do we offset this forgetting curve ? In this episode of This Clinical Life, our host, Dr. Stephen Beeson , sits down with Dr. Resa Lewiss and Dr. Adaira Landry to explore how breaking down complex skills into bite-sized, easily-digestible pieces of information can transform the way our clinicians connect with their...

In healthcare, leadership extends beyond decision-making. Now, more than ever, there is an immense need for healthcare leaders to engage teams, advance culture, and develop the skills required to retain clinical talent.  In this episode of This Clinical Life, join Stephen Beeson, MD, and retired U.S. Army LTG Mark Hertling as they discuss the crucial role of leaders in ensuring workforce stability...

While there has been considerable emphasis on improving the well-being of clinicians, there is much to be done to alleviate the stress and burnout experienced by the entire healthcare workforce. In this episode of This Clinical Life, we'll explore the importance of cultivating a work environment where everyone in healthcare feels safe to ask for help and is supported in receiving it. Gain val...