MedCity Moves

In the first half, I gave an overview of recent executive hires, promotions and layoffs across the healthcare industry. In the second half, I interviewed Kristin Myers, Northwell Health's first ever Chief Digital Officer.

Highlights

• Kristin Myers's career trajectory leading to her current role at Northwell Health
• The importance of change management, demonstration of value, and investing in culture
• Digital transformation goals at Northwell
• The creation of the Chief Digital Officer role at Northwell and its increasing prevalence in other health systems

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• [email protected]
• Connect with Kristin Myers
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-myers-42673531

In the first segment, I gave an overview of recent executive hires, promotions, departures and layoffs in the healthcare world. In the second segment, I interviewed Sarah Jones, who recently stepped into the role of chief outcomes officer at B.well Connected Health.

Highlights

• Interview with Sarah Jones discussing her career journey and role at B.Well Connected Health.
• Sarah Jones explains her approach as Chief Outcomes Officer and her goals for the company.
• Discussion on Sarah's background and passion for digitally-enabled, consumer-centric healthcare.
• Sarah's motivation to improve healthcare for underserved individuals and her work at B.Well in unifying healthcare data to improve patient experience.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• [email protected]
• Connect with Sarah Jones
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjonesmpls

For the first portion, I discuss recent executive moves and layoffs within the healthcare industry. For the second portion, I conducted a brief interview with Jeff Good, who recently became Northwestern Medicine's first chief sustainability executive.

Highlights

• Katie introduces Jeff Good, the first ever chief sustainability executive at Northwestern Medicine, as the guest
• Jeff's journey and experience working with Northwestern Medicine through various executive roles
• His plans for measuring and reducing Northwestern
• Medicine's carbon footprint as a part of his sustainability plan
• The increased likelihood of other health systems adopting sustainability executive roles and why it is necessary

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• [email protected]
• Connect with Jeff Good
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-good-74697a12
• https://sustainabletechpartner.com/news/northwestern-medicine-chief-sustainability-executive-jeff-good-4-things-to-know/

In the first portion, I gave a summary of executive appointments, executive departures and layoffs in the healthcare world. In the second portion, I interviewed Jeff Smith, who just became the CEO of Bamboo Health, a healthcare technology company focused on delivering actionable insights about patients' physical, behavioral and social health.

Highlights

• Jeff Smith's past roles and their contributions towards his current role at Bamboo Health
• Bamboo Health's new era focusing on whole person care
• Value-based care in the healthcare industry and the reasons
• Jeff Smith is passionate about it

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• [email protected]
• Connect with Jeff Smith
• https://bamboohealth.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsmith10x

In the first half of the podcast, I give a rundown of recent executive moves and layoffs in the healthcare industry. In the second half, I interviewed Chris Allen, who recently became the CFO of Keck Medicine of USC.

Highlights

• How the healthcare industry has changed over Allen's career
• The challenges of being a CFO of a health system, especially during the pandemic
• How hospital leaders make decisions regarding technology investments

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• [email protected]
• Connect with Chris Allen
• https://www.keckmedicine.org/leadership-team/chris-allen/

Today we hear from Andrew Trister, Verily's new Chief Scientific Officer.

Highlights

• Andrew Trister joined Verily as the new Chief Scientific Officer after serving as the Deputy Director of Digital Health and AI at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
• He discusses his professional journey in healthcare which includes roles in medical practice, digital health, and positions at Apple and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Andrew discusses his new role leading Verily's population health initiatives.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• [email protected]
• Connect with Andrew Trister
• https://verily.com/press/andrew-trister-chief-scientific-officer/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/trister

Today, we hear from Leslie Orne, who recently became the CEO of Trinity Life Sciences.

Highlights

• The recent executive moves and layoffs in the healthcare industry
• Changes in the life sciences industry over the 22 years of Leslie's career
• Her experience with Trinity's acquisitions and how it will help her as CEO
• Trinity's response to advancements in generative AI and its integration into their services
• How Trinity is using General AI to revolutionize the commercial model for their clients
• Leslie's insights on Gen AI's use in healthcare and life sciences.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• [email protected]
• Connect with Leslie Orne
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-orne-1676594
• https://trinitylifesciences.com/our-experts/leslie-sandberg-orne/

For the first half, I talk about recent executive leadership changes and layoffs in the healthcare industry. For the second half, I have a brief interview with Danny Sanchez, who recently became the new CEO of EmpiRx, a value-based pharmacy benefit manager.

Highlights

• Marlo Hernandez steps down as CEO of Cano Health, a senior-focused primary care provider, after shareholder meetings and board member disputes
• Leadership changes in startup and digital health spaces, including Peter Lee as new CEO at Work Health Solutions and Teresa Osma as COO at Solve
• Damon Smith becomes first Chief Product and Technology Officer at Interwell Health, a kidney care management company; Brian Doaney appointed COO at Lucette
• Providence Health Plan announces the appointment of Lina Saadzoi as new CFO and Timshel Tarbet as the plan's first Chief Equity Officer
• Tenet Healthcare's new CFO; Nationwide Children's Hospital names Nelson Weichold as its new CFO; Lifepoint Health names its first-ever Chief Data and Analytics Officer; Novant Health welcomes Dr. Pam Oliver as its new Chief Medical Officer
• Reports of layoffs in the healthcare industry including Geisinger, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Cityblock Health, CareRev, and Oracle
• Interview with Danny Sanchez, new CEO of EmpiRx Health, a value-based pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), discussing his previous roles, goals for EmpiRx Health, and thoughts on federal scrutiny and the future of PBMs Episode Resources
• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• [email protected]
• Connect with Danny Sanchez
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-sanchez

I went over new executive appointments, resignations and layoffs in the healthcare world for a few minutes. Then I interviewed Lara Khouri, Children's Hospital Los Angeles' new COO.

Highlights

• Emory Healthcare announces new CEO, Joon Sup Lee from UPMC, effective July 1st
• UNC Health welcomes William Bryant as its new CFO CommonSpirit announces Sheri Shapiro as Chief Strategy Officer and the search for a new
• Bright Health promotes Jay Matushak to the role of CFO
• Centene names Shannon Susko as the new chief communications officer and announces COO Jim Murray's retirement
• AHIP's President and CEO Matt Eyles resigns from his position
• Athenahealth appoints George Hamilton as its new Chief Corporate Strategy and Development Officer
• Artera expands its executive team, adding three vice presidents: Karri Alexion-Tiernan, Joanne Chen, and Mark Thomson
• Telehealth startups Calibrate Health and Brightline Health experience layoffs, cutting 18% and 20% of their workforce
• QHealth plans to lay off 30% of its workforce, affecting about 326 employees
• Oracle reportedly lays off 3,000 Cerner employees.
• Microsoft-owned Nuance and Amazon's Halo wearables division also have layoffs
• Health systems like Scripps Health, PeaceHealth, Memorial Health System, and Monument Health announce various job cuts and employee layoffs
• Lara Khouri, COO at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, discusses her passion for pediatric healthcare and her professional journey Episode Resources
• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• [email protected]
• Connect with Lara Khouri
• https://www.chla.org/lara-khouri-mba-mph
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-khouri-40586b

For today's episode, Katie gave a rundown of leadership changes and layoffs in the healthcare industry during the intro recording. During the interview recording, she spoke with Dr. Rob Fields, who is Beth Israel Lahey Health's new Chief Clinical Officer.

Highlights

• Oscar Health's new CEO announcement, Mark Bertolini
• Dr. Sean Martin joining Oscar Health as the new Chief Medical Officer
• Tia appoints Stacey Irving as COO and Jessica Tomlinson as General Counsel
• Dr. Janet Choi joins fertility benefits company Progyny as Chief Medical Officer
• Sue Nallapeta named as Chief Technology Officer at the nurse staffing start up, Trusted Health
• Pear Therapeutics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, lays off 170 employees
• Workit Health cutting around 100 jobs due to DEA's proposed rules
• Job cuts and eliminations in executive roles at Novant Health
• Providence hires Brian Chesebro as first Medical Director of Environmental Stewardship
• Michelle Riley-Brown appointed CEO at Children's National Hospital, Washington DC
• Appointment of new CEO at Yale Health
• Rob Fields, new Chief Clinical Officer at Beth Israel Lahey Health
• How Rob's move to Beth Israel-Lahi and his focus on health equity improves patient outcomes Episode Resources
• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• [email protected]
• Connect with Dr. Rob Fields
• https://bilh.org/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/robfieldsmd