Elisa Auguste, Administrator at Precision Care Surgery Center and Vice President of the NY State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, addresses the critical challenges of access to care and rising costs in the healthcare industry. She emphasizes the importance of comprehensive staff education, ensuring team members are well-prepared to answer patients’ questions and provide informed guidance. Auguste’s insights spotlight the need for proactive solutions to enhance patient access and deliver high-quality care.

In this episode, Dr. Alon Weizer, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President at Mount Sinai Medical Center, shares insights into his leadership journey and the transformative initiatives at Mount Sinai. From leveraging AI to improve patient care to enhancing quality, safety, and staff development, Dr. Weizer discusses the hospital's forward-thinking strategies and commitment to serving South Florida's diverse communities.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda sits down with Dr. James E. Craven, Chief Physician Executive at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Dr. Craven shares his perspective on navigating financial challenges, expanding patient access, optimizing physician networks, and evolving as a leader in a dynamic healthcare landscape. Listen in for his strategies and insights on fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration within a mission-driven organization.

In this episode, Alan Condon speaks with Holly McCormick, DNP, CEO of Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, New Hampshire. Holly shares her journey from nursing to leadership, Cottage Hospital's achievements in technology integration and behavioral health, and strategies for navigating challenges as an independent rural healthcare provider.

In this episode, Alan Condon speaks with Steve Aleman, CFO of Prime Healthcare. Steve shares his journey from the payer to the provider side of healthcare, the strategic goals achieved under his leadership, and key trends shaping the industry, including Medicare Advantage and data-driven growth strategies.

In this episode, Andrew Molosky, MBA, FACHE, President and CEO of Chapters Health System, shares the innovative strategies behind managing one of the nation’s largest nonprofit end-of-life care organizations. He discusses the expansion into value-based care, workforce development, and the exciting growth initiatives planned for 2025, while addressing the challenges of a competitive healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda speaks with Samantha Yang, Project Manager at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. Samantha shares her career journey, the value of mentorship, and strategies for nurturing emerging leaders in healthcare. Tune in to hear her thoughts on adaptability, self-reflection, and building diverse talent pipelines to shape the future of healthcare leadership.

In this episode, Dr. David Lubarsky, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences at UC Davis Health, joins the podcast to discuss his groundbreaking leadership strategies. From fostering an empowered, diverse workforce to spearheading $8 billion in innovative projects, Dr. Lubarsky shares insights on building a unified healthcare system, leveraging AI, and preparing for the future of patient care.

In this episode, Molly Gamble is joined by Luanne Thomas Ewald, MHA, FACHE, President and COO of CS Mott Children's Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital. Luanne discusses transformative initiatives, including a statewide maternal health network, innovative behavioral health programs for adolescents, and the expansion of accessible care through partnerships and technology. She shares her perspective on the evolving role of leadership in addressing critical healthcare challenges and shaping the future of maternal and pediatric care.

In this episode, Dr. Reena Bansal, President of Inova Alexandria Hospital and Senior Vice President of Inova, discusses her leadership journey, the strides Inova has made in workforce development, and her vision for the future of healthcare. Dr. Bansal shares insights on fostering innovation, empowering frontline teams, and the evolving role of leadership in tackling challenges like workforce shortages and embracing AI integration.