Category: Leadership

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Episode 82: The Heart of Healthcare: Leadership, Recruitment, and Change with Carey Goryl

In this episode, we explore the significant challenges and strategies in physician recruitment with Carey Goryl, CEO of AAPPR. The discussion focuses on AAPPR’s efforts to support healthcare organizations in finding, onboarding, and keeping the best physicians. Listeners will learn about:

  • AAPPR’s key role in tackling the physician shortage and ensuring healthcare organizations have access to talented professionals.
  • The impact of physician shortages on healthcare, including the effects on patient care and the need for a diverse healthcare workforce.
  • Carey’s insights on leadership and culture within healthcare organizations, and their influence on recruitment and retention efforts.

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Episode 81: Lower the Pressure: Addressing Administrative Burden and Physician Burnout

We need to make sure our physicians are qualified, but there’s always room for ensuring that the certification process honors the needs and realities of today’s medical and healthcare landscape.

This week, Tim Fischer speaks with Karen Schatten, Associate Director of the National Board of Physician and Surgeons. Karen brings a sincere passion for addressing physician burnout, dissatisfaction with traditional certification pathways, and supporting the goal of lifelong learning among all healthcare professionals. She delves into how patients across the country are affected by a status quo that too often fails to keep physicians focused on their patients—or fails to keep them in the medical field altogether.

Join us as we discuss:

  • The origin story for the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Why it’s vital for credentialing bodies and hospital administrations recognize and accept varied certification pathways
  • The problem with valuing the dollar over the data
  • How to ensure that administrative processes and requirements are adding true value

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Episode 80: Grace and Resilience: Stories from a Pediatric Neurosurgeon

A pediatric neurosurgeon, his young patients, and their stories of grace and resilience.

Olivia Reed sits down with pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Jay Wellons to discuss his book “All That Moves Us” and his deeply moving personal experiences caring for children. Today Dr. Jay shares stories from his 21 years in the field and the resilience he has witnessed in his young patients.

Olivia and Jay Discuss: Dr. Wellons’ journey to writing “All That Moves Us” after experiencing his own medical crisis, a memorable emergency helicopter transport that saved a young girl’s life, and the emotional highs and lows of being a pediatric neurosurgeon.

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Episode 79: Humans of Healthcare: Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation

“Healthcare workers need to be healed before they can heal”

In this episode, Ted dives deep with special guest Corey Feist, and Dr. Stefanie Simmons, from the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, and Tim Fischer of Jackson + Coker Locum Tenens to talk about their new partnership. They also focus on the critical issue of mental health and well-being in the healthcare industry, which boldly addresses these challenges through awareness, advocacy, and innovative solutions. 

Ted, Corey, Stephanie, and Tim also discuss…

  • The tragic inspiration behind the Foundation’s mission
  • The importance of shifting from a transactional approach to a supportive relationship with healthcare workers
  • The impact of leadership on workforce well-being and patient care
  • The role of the Foundation in advocating for legislative improvements

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Episode 78: The Silent Struggles in Women’s Intimate Health

“It seemed like the vagina was an organ that no one even thought of as an organ, just a big black box.”

In this episode, Olivia Reed sits down with Dr. Golnoush Golshirazi CEO & Co-Founder at ScreenMe. 

They discuss the shortcomings in women’s intimate health and the different challenges faced when it comes to academic education and educating women overall. Dr. Golnoush shares her own personal experience being diagnosed with endometriosis and how she is helping to fill the gap in women’s intimate health through ScreenMe.

Olivia and Dr. Golnoush Golshirazi discuss:

  •  Dr. Golnoush’s Personal Experience being Diagnosed with Endometriosis 
  •  Bridging the Gap in Women’s Intimate Health
  •  Addressing the Needs for Global Women’s Health & Education
  • Empowerment in the Workplace for Women’s Health

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Episode 77: Finding Flexibility as a Physician: Locum Tenens

Have you ever felt stuck in your career unable to escape daily frustrations? Unable to find long term work-life balance? For many physicians, they may have found another way.

In this episode, Olivia Reed is joined by Andrew Wilner, Associate Professor of Neurology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. They discuss Andrew’s experience as a locum tenens physician and the different challenges faced within his and others experiences. They also identify the benefits of locum tenens work, addressing shifts in medical practice, work-life balance, and the personal experiences of physicians who have successfully balanced clinical work, academia, and creative pursuits.

Olivia and Andrew discuss: 

  • The Different Ways Creativity is Expressed Among Physicians. 
  • The Challenges and Benefits of Locum Tenens vs. Private Practices.
  • The Options a Physician has in Achieving Work-Life Balance

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Episode 76: Critical Collaborators: PAs Essential Role in Care

Do you really know what a Physician Assistant (PA) jon entails? How are they trained and why should you trust them with your care? Too often PA’s are not given the credit and acknowledgement of the critical work they do. Our guest is here to debunk the misconceptions for you.

In this episode our host, Ted Weyn, is joined by Leslie Schlachter, Neurosurgery Clinical Director and Chief PA. Assistant Site Director of PA Services, Mount Sinai Hospital.  They talk about the dynamic landscape of patient care, from referrals to surgical appointments. Leslie shares her personal journey, and insights into the evolving role of physician assistants, the emotional nuances of patient interactions, and the unique challenges and triumphs in the realm of neurosurgery.

Ted and Leslie discuss:

  • The Crucial Evolution of Physician Assistants in Neurosurgery.
  • Navigating Patient Preferences and Emotional Challenges in Neurosurgery Care.
  • Unveiling the Impact and Risks of Utilizing Social Media for Medical Education in Serious Specialties.

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Episode 75: Championing Advocacy and Patient Centered Care

There is a crucial dialogue happening on patient-centered care and healthcare advocacy, and the intricate dance between policy changes and individual well-being.

Dr. David Charles, Chief Medical Officer at Alliance for Patient Access,  joins the show to  detail the challenges and triumphs of patient-centered care, sharing personal anecdotes and insights into the Alliance’s tireless advocacy against abusive utilization management techniques within the healthcare system. Amidst the various healthcare policy debates, Dr. Charles focuses on something that cuts across them all:  the crucial role physicians play in shaping policies that prioritize individualized treatment plans.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • The Alliance’s mission to champion patient access through advocacy against prior authorization hurdles and non-medical switching
  • Training clinicians to become effective advocates, showcasing successful state-level initiatives for streamlined approvals after 72 hours
  • The intricate landscape of healthcare industry challenges, including mid-course changes by insurance companies, and a balanced exploration of alternative healthcare systems.

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Episode 74: 2023 Look Back: From AI to Well-being in Healthcare

As we near the end of 2023 our hosts Ted Weyn and Olivia Reed D’Angelo look back at what made this an exceptional year in the healthcare industry. They also revisit some standout interviews with guests on the cutting edge of advancements made in cancer cell treatment, how AI is a new potential upending and advancements in the field of women’s health. They also discuss the human side of the industry and the greater awareness and attention being given to physician well-being.

Join Ted and Olivia as they discuss: 

  • Innovations That Shaped 2023– the most impactful healthcare innovations, including 3D printing for cancer treatment and advancements in women’s health breakthroughs.
  • Personal Well-being in Healthcare– the importance of personal well-being for healthcare professionals and the broader community, emphasizing mindfulness practices and social determinants of health.
  • Looking Ahead to 2024- insights into what lies ahead, previewing upcoming episodes that promise to dive deeper into medical innovations, personal health journeys, and the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.

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Episode 73: Patient-Centric Innovation: Novo Nordisk’s Approach

What is the right balance between the pivotal role of data in personalizing healthcare experiences and the significance of prioritizing the human element in pharmaceutical development? 

Amy West, Head of US Digital Transformation and Innovation for Novo Nordisk, shares her recent work and perspective on leveraging technology and data to revolutionize patient care and customer engagement in the US market. 

Amy shares the experience of Novo Nordisk’s internal innovation incubator, as they unravel the intricacies of digital transformation, patient experience, and the delicate balance between ethics and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. She sheds light on how her team is using cutting-edge technology and data to not only improve customer engagement but also to understand and address the root cause pain points and social determinants of health, forging a path toward a more holistic approach to patient care.

Ted and Amy discuss:

  • The holistic approach to healthcare: addressing root cause pain points and social determinants of health.
  • Navigating the ethical complexities and regulatory challenges in pharmaceutical marketing, illustrated by the oxycontin story.
  • The transformative power of data in personalizing healthcare experiences and prioritizing the human-centric approach in pharmaceutical development.