The Healthcare and Higher Podcast

EP76 Healthcare and Higher - Thomas Burke (Audiogram)

"All of this puts pressure on non-profits, especially mission based non-profits, where our margin was pretty narrow to begin with. So any of these levers can throw us for a loop." Meet Thomas Burke - President of Saint Francis Hospital & Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England. He is responsible for leading both the largest Catholic hospital in New England and the only freestanding acute care rehabilitation hospital with almost 700 beds combined. Prior to this, Tom served as the Vice President of Operations and Chief Productivity Officer at Saint Francis. He has held various leadership roles throughout his career including Health-System Vice President for Prospect Medical Holdings, Vice President of Operations at Waterbury Hospital, and Director of Pharmacy at Temple University Health System. Tom obtained a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Joseph’s University. He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Learn more about Tom at https://lnkd.in/gRGejq7g Hear Tom's story on: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/ghX7q536 Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gpu_aiHT iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/gwGDb-ks Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gRR-t4ag Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gE9CwxEu Pandora = https://lnkd.in/g97-dypY Download. Listen. Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #healthcareandhigher #podcast #hospital #executive #pharmacist

EP75 Healthcare and Higher - Joy Reese (Audiogram)

"We're starting to see a lot of these digital companies inquire about opening up their own pharmacy. A lot of these companies have some amazing technology. They are tech folks with a tech background but they don't have a healthcare background and that poses to be a challenge." Meet Joy Reese, PharmD - Vice President of Emerging Pharmacy Channels at McKesson Corporation. She is responsible for driving strategies, customer growth and focus for a new segment focused on the emerging channel digital pharmacy space. Prior to joining McKesson, Dr. Reese served in various leadership roles with Walgreens including Director of Pharmacy and Retail Operations, Regional Director of Local Specialty Operations and District Pharmacy Supervisor. She was also the co-chair for the Women of WBA Southwest Region Chapter which was recognized as Chapter of the Year. Dr. Reese holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, a Bachelor’s degree from Canisius University and is currently serving as the President of Midwestern University’s Alumni Senate. Learn more about Joy at https://lnkd.in/g-ECygBn Hear Joy's story on: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gnVA56Y4 Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gsKBC4tv iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/g42ETUje Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gjhfBFZB Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gFcsqWGD Pandora = https://lnkd.in/g9WNNRtH Download. Listen. Subscribe for more incredible interviews!

EP74 Healthcare and Higher - Carolyn Ward (Audiogram)

"In the beginning, our goal was to accelerate our understanding of how data was being used in the healthcare ecosystem by multiple different types of end users, then understand how to unlock it's true value." Meet Carolyn Ward, MD - Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health. She is responsible for developing, communicating, and driving the clinical product roadmap for the organization while working to ensure that the voice of providers and patients are represented during every step of the company’s research and development process. Prior to joining Particle Health, Dr. Ward served as an Internal Medicine Physician and on Clinical Product at Forward. She began her medical career as an Internal Medicine Resident at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, ultimately becoming Chief Resident at the same institution. Dr. Ward holds a medical degree from the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Bachelor’s degree in neurobiology from the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about Carolyn at https://lnkd.in/gZ28SW9V Hear Carolyn's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gs59n-3b Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gEX_u5H9 iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/gWapzjYV Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/g7dvixAp Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gV2afiS4 Pandora = https://lnkd.in/gXnKfpcW Download. Listen. Subscribe for more incredible interviews!

EP73 Healthcare and Higher - Alexi Nazem (Audiogram)

"The pandemic did not create this. It's a problem decades in the making and it's largely related to some pretty fundamental shortcomings in the way that we've set up the workforce in healthcare." Meet Dr. Alexander Nazem - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Nomad Health. Through his entrepreneurial ventures and medical expertise, he has grown the company to over 500 employees and raised over $200 million in capital since its founding. Dr. Nazem has more than two decades of experience in the medical and healthcare sector, and remains an active member of the Department of Medicine faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine. Prior to Nomad Health, he served as a Resident Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital, National Field Manager for the 100,000 Lives Campaign, and was a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nazem earned his Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Learn more about Alexi at https://lnkd.in/g-Qv8rGq Hear Alexi's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gAwbFVfg Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gNeUtsmS iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/g2MzErgS Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/g5rEqJCK Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gfKZkJkJ Pandora =https://lnkd.in/gtTN9HP5 Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews!

EP72 Healthcare and Higher - Shaheen Lakhan (Audiogram)

"For the last 15 years, since I've been a physician and neurologist, I've been recommending applications but I've not been prescribing applications and I've been reflecting on the reasons why." Meet Dr. Shaheen Lakhan - Chief Medical Officer at Click Therapeutics, Inc.. He leads teams who help drive the discovery, development, and implementation of prescription digital therapeutics and works to transform medicine by unlocking classically undruggable pathways. Dr. Lakhan has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, academia, and industry. In addition to being a CMO, he continues to serve patients as a practicing neurologist and pain specialist at Mount Auburn Hospital. He is also a professor of neurology, neuroscience, and medicine at Western University, Virginia Tech, and Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Lakhan received his medical degree from Israel Institute of Technology and is board-certified in both neurology and pain medicine, with clinical training from Cleveland Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn more about Shaheen and Click Therapeutics at https://lnkd.in/gh49wb86 Hear Shaheen's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gfqzPCZ3 Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gn492h6f iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/gMNNRD4T Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/ghjydQez Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/g9B4Nmm5 Pandora = https://lnkd.in/gtjvBN_b Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews!

EP71 Healthcare and Higher - Brittany Busse (Audiogram)

"Physicians are tired. Physicians are stressed and strapped for time. What we looked at was how do we help inspire and empower physicians to take the driver's seat in healthcare." Meet Brittany Busse, MD - Co-Founder, President and Chief Medical Officer of ViTel Health. She helps to improve the delivery of healthcare and organize digital health tools that augment the patient-physician connection and improve outcomes so that everyone can thrive. Dr. Busse has over six years of experience in Executive Physician Leadership, developing processes and technology specific for Telemedicine. Prior to ViTelHealth, she served as the Associate Medical Director for WorkCare Inc. and Medical Director of Telehealth for KURA MD. Dr. Busse received her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a vocal advocate for the well-being of both physicians and patients and has been a featured expert and contributor for a variety of local, regional and national media publications. Learn more about Brittany at https://lnkd.in/gdXf_5cr Hear Brittany's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gtdnY7XB Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gjFUinAS iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/g_k7Q2jq Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gDs4jTx5 Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gyaTpA9k Pandora = https://lnkd.in/ggBT4a-k Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews!

EP70 Healthcare and Higher - Brian Fengler (Audiogram)

"Every physician and nurse wants to practice the best medicine, but it's evolving so quickly. It was through that passion and understanding that I started EvidenceCare." Meet Brian Fengler, MD - Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of EvidenceCare. He empowers clinicians to make better care decisions by improving clinical workflows using their EHR-integrated and content-agnostic platform. After finishing his residency at the University of Virginia Health System in 2008, Dr. Fengler moved to Nashville where he began his practice in the emergency department of St. Thomas Health System. He was also a founding physician and managing director of Physicians Urgent Care and a partner-owner of Middle Tennessee Emergency Partners physician group. Dr. Fengler received his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. He is also a frequent host of “The Better Care Podcast.” Learn more about Brian at https://lnkd.in/gum3As_B Hear Brian's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gaVyDpUQ Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gSh8BP_5 iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/gyv9UMMr Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gcXmbKfE Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gHBsYMwG Pandora = https://lnkd.in/gi2FKH_r Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #healthcareandhigher #podcast #physician

EP68 Healthcare and Higher - David Nickelson (Audiogram)

"You need to think that big systems get so diffuse that no one can say they're responsible for them. If you keep that in mind, the insanity or misalignment you find in other big systems like healthcare will make sense." Meet David Nickelson, PsyD, JD - the Vertical Lead and Senior Client Partner of Health & Life Sciences for Celerity, a Randstad US Technologies company. He helps healthcare organizations, from payers and providers to medical device manufacturers and major retail health companies, develop digitally-enabled solutions that improve quality, efficiency, engagement, and effectiveness. Dr. Nickelson brings over 25 years of experience in the behavior change and technology consulting space developing and delivering business, operational and IT strategies to both private and public sector clients. He began his career in digital health and behavior change while serving as a Congressional Science Fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Nickelson received his Doctor of Psychology and Masters of Science degrees from the Widener University School of Health Professions, and his Juris Doctorate from the Widener University Delaware School of Law. More recently, he completed a Certification in Product Development from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Learn more about David at https://lnkd.in/ggeG-ePs Hear David's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gGqKc7qP Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gEZrzCiT Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gYyUFexP Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gaKKGGdd iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/g_ZR7H9s Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #healthcareandhigher #podcast #psychology

EP69 Healthcare and Higher - Beth Brooks (Audiogram)

"We found in COVID that 100,000 nurses left the workforce. We all thought those were the nurses nearing retirement. It wasn't. It was the younger nurses who have families and couldn't find childcare." Meet Dr. Beth A. Brooks - Clinical Advisor for Vivian Health. She brings a unique blend of leadership experiences from 3 distinct sectors of the healthcare industry: for-profit companies, academic administration, and nursing operations within healthcare systems. Dr. Brooks is an internationally recognized expert in nursing worklife quality, having designed a questionnaire that has been used in 45 countries and translated into 10 languages. As the immediate past President of Resurrection University, she was responsible for tripling its size and yielded consecutive robust positive operating margins, all while maintaining excellent student and employee outcomes. Dr. Brooks received her PhD in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago, her Master’s in Nursing Administration from Northwestern University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Valparaiso University. Learn more about Beth at https://lnkd.in/gzFPncfX. Hear Beth's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gM-FnAXM Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gRfy7R9j iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/gfQ3kXg7 Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gp-5M3R8 Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gK7cRfBj Pandora = https://lnkd.in/gUfQ2HWC Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #healthcareandhigher #podcast #consulting

EP67 Healthcare and Higher - Amy Gutierrez (Audiogram)

"Being a young health-system, we've had a lot of new acquisitions and people have been doing some things a certain way for so long, it wasn't like coming into an establish organization." Meet Amy Gutierrez, PharmD, CPEL - Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer for UCHealth. She oversees pharmacy practice, strategy and policy across this large Colorado healthcare system. Dr. Gutierrez is passionate about leading strategies to improve medication access, outcomes, as well as leveraging the value of pharmacists to drive improved health. Previously, she served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer for Kaiser Permanente’s national pharmacy program, where she led national strategies across all 8 US geographical regions. Dr. Gutierrez has also served as the Chief Pharmacy officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the second largest public health system in the United States. Dr. Gutierrez obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy. She is a California Healthcare Leadership Fellow and has completed the Executive Leadership program at Harvard University’s Business School. Learn more about Amy at https://lnkd.in/dSRy8uJ5 Hear Amy's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/dh6ZBHr8 Spotify = https://lnkd.in/dUBaRuXy Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/d3HDFzbM Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/dyiUqSTi iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/dg3gQDkc Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #healthcareandhigher #podcast #pharmacy

EP66 Healthcare and Higher - Mo Kharbat (Audiogram)

"The role of industry affairs is interesting. We have to work with the industry on both sides, on the supply chain side and on the payer side." Meet Mohammad (Mo) Kharbat - RPh, MBA, FACHE - Vice President of Industry Affairs at Clearway Health. He is responsible for building relationships and working with manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and payers to ensure health-system specialty pharmacies are successful. Prior to joining Clearway Health, Mo served as the Vice President of Pharmacy Services for SSM Health where he led teams focused on improving patient outcomes and population health. He has over 20 years of experience in health-system pharmacy services, healthcare operations, supply chain logistics, and value-based care. Mo earned his Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the Jordan University of Science and Technology and his MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and won InBusiness Magazine’s “2022 Executive of the Year” award. Learn more about Mo at https://lnkd.in/gAFUFMn8 Hear Mo's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gkC8Y8wK Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gc5ZDHjM Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gyURs9aA Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gyHhnfRb iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/gHEJrC66 Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #HealthcareAndHigher #podcast #specialtypharmacy #leadership #careeradvancement

EP65 Healthcare and Higher - Lonnie Givens (Audiogram)

"Because they are rare and ultra-rare diseases, there may not be a treatment on the market right now. We spend a lot of time trying to understand the disease and help clinicians do things differently." Meet Lonnie Givens, PharmD - Director of Global Medical Affairs Training and Development at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical. He leads a team of specialists who train and support various internal medical affairs professional roles across 15 rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders & treatment modalities. Prior to this, Dr. Givens served as a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) where he focused on rare diseases such as X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH). He has worked as an MSL and Senior Sales Representative for Eli Lilly and as a Pharmacy Manager for Target Pharmacy. Dr. Givens holds a PharmD degree from Midwestern University - Chicago College of Pharmacy and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Illinois State University. In his free time, he enjoys mentoring, volunteering and spending time with his wife and daughter. Learn more about Lonnie at https://lnkd.in/gv2d3qWm Hear Lonnie's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/g6B6_HSC Spotify = https://lnkd.in/grgPwWC6 Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gqC-SHqz Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/giKv_gzj iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/gUiaqXxN Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #HealthcareAndHigher #podcast #biotechnology #pharmacy #traininganddevelopment

"Doctors need a voice. The group has grown, stemmed out and evolved based on what the members are asking." Meet Dr. Maria Sampalis - Founder of the Corporate Optometry Network. Her organization is dedicated to empowering corporate optometrists. She works to promote leadership skills, business acumen and professional networking for over 65,000 eye care providers through her blogs, events and consulting services. Dr. Sampalis started the Corporate Optometry Network in 2015 which now includes Corporate Optometry Careers, Corporate OD Insider magazine and Corporate OD Alliance. She also serves on the editorial advisory board for both Optometry Times and Opthalmology360.com. In addition, she continues to see patients at several independently owned practices. Dr. Sampalis graduated with her Doctorate degree from the New England College of Optometry as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University. Learn more about Maria at https://lnkd.in/dhWKZV6B Hear Maria's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/dp-rthrn Spotify = https://lnkd.in/d_dZYwte Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/d8UyGZ_T Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/dYPj8eZQ iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/dn2Y5_7U Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #HealthcareAndHigher #podcast #optometry #Networking

EP63 Healthcare and Higher - Christina Nickel (Audiogram)

"One of the things we are really good at in the laboratory division is succession planning. We've developed a kind of ladder where people have opportunities to continue to grow their career." Meet Christina P. Nickel, MHA, MLS(ASCP)CM, CPHQ - Director of Clinical Laboratory Services at Bryan Health. She leads a team of professionals who implement, provide and ensure high-quality laboratory and patient testing services across 20 clinics and 4 critical access hospitals. Christina joined Bryan Health in 2008 as a Laboratory Quality Manager. Prior to this, she served as Laboratory Director for Heartland Urgent Care and as a Medical Technologist for Exempla Healthcare, Lincoln Community Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Christina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from the University of Northern Colorado and her Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University. She earned her Medical Laboratory Scientist certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology and is also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality through the National Association for Healthcare Quality. Learn more about Christina at https://lnkd.in/gbgXmZdf Hear Christina's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gekT7qtp Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gCA5EpnT Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gkSjtYTm Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gKXfA-hu iHeart Radio = https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-healthcare-and-higher-92970680/episode/63-christina-nickel-director-of-105868455/ Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #HealthcareAndHigher #podcast #laboratorymedicine #careeradvancement #healthcare

EP62 Healthcare and Higher - Victor Vercammen (Audiogram)

"The public continues to desire self-help solutions and we should encourage that. But we need to recognize that there are many potential outlets, some of which are ethical and professional and others that are opinion-based." Meet Dr. Victor Vercammen is the Vice President of Risk & Chief Compliance Officer at Giant Eagle Inc. He leads a team dedicated to food safety, healthcare compliance, and environmental health while also providing counsel and guidance across the company’s various business disciplines. Dr. Vercammen joined Giant Eagle in 2018 as the Senior Director of Pharmacy Quality and Compliance. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs for GENCO and as a Director of Pharmacy Professional Services and Government Relations at SuperValu. Dr. Vercammen earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed the GSK Executive Management Program for Pharmacy Leaders at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He is a member of the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE) and is a Registered Pharmacist in 4 states. Learn more about Victor at https://lnkd.in/gWqD6c3r Hear Victor's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gaRvYhkP Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gAFXVy8N Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gyJDtps4 Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/g7pwr888 iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/geYYuA5t Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #HealthcareAndHigher #podcast #pharmacist #leadership #compliance

EP61 Healthcare and Higher - Rehan Waheed (Audiogram)

“I'm a physician for sure but that's only one of my roles. It doesn't define me as a person. Bring able to step back and make that distinction is part of being a leader." Meet Rehan Waheed, MD - Sr. Medical Director & Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Quest Diagnostics. He oversees clinical expertise for Quest Healthcare Analytics Solutions while also championing important initiatives to advance analytics in public health. Dr. Waheed joined Quest Diagnostics in 2021 as a Senior Medical Director. Prior to joining Quest, he served as a Director at Cerner Corporation leading efforts in the federal sector and as the Sr. Director for Integration & Transformation at The MetroHealth System. Dr. Waheed earned his medical degree from the Northeast Ohio Medical and is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He has a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, an Informatics Certificate, and continues to teach as adjunct faculty at Baldwin Wallace University. Learn more about Rehan at https://lnkd.in/gEfPJmEF Hear Rehan's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gBBut_eb Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gapmuUNR Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gpgbKmAc Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gZ7bE5BM iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/g3228juq Download. Listen and Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #HealthcareAndHigher #podcast #healthcare #physician #executive

EP60 Healthcare and Higher - Stephanie Bradley (Audiogram)

"We have a need and we have these amazing clinicians. We have to make sure that we are utilizing them appropriately." Meet Stephanie Bradley, MSN, FNP-BC - Director of Professional Practice and Development for Advance Practice Providers at Northwestern Medicine. She is responsible for promoting clinical excellence and professional advancement for APPs and developing strategic relationships with Physician Assistant and Nursing Schools. Stephanie joined Northwestern Medicine in 2015, where she began as an Oncology Nurse and was then promoted to APP Manager. She is a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society of Hematology Oncology (APSHO) and recently received the 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders award for Illinois. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master’s degree in Nursing from Governors State University. She is also a board-certified Family Nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Learn more about Stephanie at https://lnkd.in/gfK9WfHY Hear Stephanie's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gtbhK8PN Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gkGc__KE Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/ghVwJnqw Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gsRfRfh8 iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/gz_-zWTr Download. Listen. Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #HealthcareAndHigher #podcast #healthcare #physicianassistants #nursepractitioner

EP59 Healthcare and Higher - Carrie Hylton Proffitt (Audiogram)

"We opened our call center a year and 9 months ago and now, we track the symptoms of our oxygen patients that haven't been seen for months so that we can intervene before they need to go to the hospital." Meet Carrie Hylton-Proffitt RRT - Vice President of Clinical Operations for Encore Healthcare. She oversees all clinical segments of the business and leads a team working to elevate home respiratory care by pioneering a new model focused on clinical outcomes. Carrie joined Encore Healthcare in 2017. Prior to this, she held multiple leadership roles with The Linde Group including Regional Director, Area Manager and Clinical Manager. Over the course of her 20-year career, she has won several awards including Long-Term Care Respiratory Therapist of the year by the American Association of Respiratory Care. Carrie completed her respiratory therapist training at Big Sandy Community College. Early in 2022, she became a Certified DMEPOS Consultant by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Learn more about Carrie at https://lnkd.in/gZ6-v8WB Hear Carrie's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/g6Ua3Jty Spotify = https://lnkd.in/gUP6QS9H Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/g8q3xgfd Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gnW-dbNk iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/ga2WfZyX Download. Listen. Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #HealthcareAndHigher #podcast #healthcare #respiratorycare #populationhealth

EP58 Healthcare and Higher - Jonathan Baktari MD (Audiogram)

"There is an underlying connection between the 7 services we offer. These are all books of business that adult vaccinations were involved in. There's STD vaccines, student health, and employee health." Meet Jonathan Baktari MD - Chief Executive Officer of e7 Health, a preventative health and wellness company. He oversees a team of clinicians and software developers who specialize in preventative medicine, vaccinations, and viral testing. Dr. Baktari started E7 Health in 2009 and pioneered the concept of combining electronic medical records with practice management software to further simplify the patient experience. Prior to this, he served as a Medical Director for the State of Nevada at Anthem. Dr. Baktari earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University and his internal medicine board certification from Northwestern University. He has a passion for all things related to preventative health, tech entrepreneurism, and business. Learn more about Jonathan at https://lnkd.in/gzik5abG Hear Jonathan's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/g-Brt__x Spotify = https://lnkd.in/g2wRrG2D Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/gpM9cQwE Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gdfeaUV4 iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/gDpsni5A Download. Listen. Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #HealthcareAndHigher #podcast #healthcare #physicians #employeehealth

"I feel it is our duty to educate the next generation because with the declining number of healthcare graduates, how are we ever going to get ahead of that curve?" Meet Enza Giannini, RN, MSN - Senior Director of Clinical Talent Acquisition at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She leads a strong performing team of healthcare recruiters and works to meet the hiring needs for one of Chicagoland’s largest Magnet-recognized organization. Enza has served in her current role and as the Director of Nurse Recruitment at NorthShore University HealthSystem for the past 19 years. Prior to this, worked as a Staff Nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Enza earned her Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a natural collaborator and relationship cultivator who leverages market intelligence, analytics, and business acumen to execute complex deliverables. Learn more about Enza at https://lnkd.in/gra_VFS7 Hear Enza's story: Apple Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/g8t8YEm5 Spotify = https://lnkd.in/g_yXST7q Google Podcasts = https://lnkd.in/g4euPpaD Amazon Music = https://lnkd.in/gPKv_e45 iHeart Radio = https://lnkd.in/g2B5geNx Download. Listen. Subscribe for more incredible interviews! #HealthcareAndHigher #careers #healthcare #nursing #podcast