Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. Scott Blumenthal, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Texas Back Institute. Here, he discusses his background & how he's seen spine surgery evolve, why he is a proponent of motion preservation in the lumbar spine, the speed of return to sports activity after activL implantation, what actions he recommends to his patients post surgery, and more!This episode is sponsored by Aesculap Implant Systems (https://www.aesculapimplantsystems.com/en.html).

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast series, host Brian Zimmerman sits down with Rob Crowe, Founder and CEO of Matchwell, to discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare staffing. As staff shortages continue to be a pressing concern for healthcare leaders, there has been a noticeable shift towards utilizing internal staffing programs instead of external agencies to fill roles. Rob sheds light on the factors driving this trend and shares insights on the key elements, pros, and cons of implementing an internal staffing agency. He also offers valuable advice on what organizations should consider before developing their own program, best practices, and initial steps. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge from success stories and case studies of Matchwell partners who have successfully developed their internal staffing agencies. Tune in to discover more about this growing trend and how it can benefit healthcare organizations. Special thanks to Matchwell for sponsoring this episode.This episode is sponsored by Matchwell (https://www.wematchwell.com/).

This episode features Zed Williamson, Founder of TrackableMed. Here, he discusses his company TrackableMed - a medical marketing agency for specialty practices, PPMs and Medical Device companies, his podcast that he Co-hosts - Medical Sales Accelerator Podcast, what he is currently focusing on, and more. For more information about TrackableMed, visit https://www.trackablemed.com/ (https://www.trackablemed.com/)

This episode features Jason Shenefield, President & CEO at Phelps Health. Here, he discusses his background & how his time in the Navy influences his leadership style, advice for emerging leaders, what he is currently focusing on in his role, and more.

Jennifer Anderson, DNP, APRN, CNS, Associate Director, Department of Standards and Survey Methods at The Joint Commission discusses addressing challenges in mortality and morbidity in pregnant and postpartum patients and offers insights into how to address them.This episode is sponsored by The Joint Commission (https://www.jointcommission.org/).

In this episode, Craig Beam, president of Beam & Associates and chief financial officer of Worksite Labs, and Dr. Jedrek Wosik, a cardiologist at Duke University and the Director of Clinical Strategy for Teladoc, discuss the AHA’s new telehealth certification for individual healthcare professionals, which was developed by its Center for Telehealth. The experts will discuss why and how the new certification called Certified Professional by the American Heart Association – Telehealth was developed, how the new offering aims to standardize training for virtual care delivery and improve patient care.This episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA) Center for Telehealth (http://www.heart.org/telehealthcertification).

In this episode, John Hennelly, President and CEO of Sonoma Valley Hospital discusses the financial implications of California’s infrastructure requirements for hospitals being put in place for earthquake preparedness, the current state of nursing, physician, & physical therapy staffing in Sonoma, and more.

This episode features Michellene Davis President and CEO of National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Here, she discusses the important diversity work done by National Medical Fellowships, her take on the recent Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action, what can be done to increase the number of people of color in medicine, and more.

This episode features Dr. William Feaster, Consultant to Medical Intelligence and Innovation. Here, he discusses his background & how he uses his past experience in his consulting work, the importance for healthcare leaders to stay on top of new AI tools, and more.

Dr. Marschall S. Runge, EVP for Medical Affairs at University of Michigan and CEO of Michigan Medicine joins the podcast to discuss U-M Medical School's withdrawal from the U.S. News rankings, the most interesting thing about Michigan Medicine, what he sees as the most critical thing to helping children and young adults see careers in medicine as commendable, and more!