Medvale Radio

In this episode of Megaphone, host Dave Self engages in a compelling discussion with Dr. Mrunal Shah, an experienced physician, healthcare leader, and certified coach. Dr. Shah reflects on his nearly 30-year journey in family medicine and how it led him to coaching and supporting fellow physicians. He delves into the distinctions between coaching and mentoring, the value of coaching for physician growth, and its impact on reducing burnout and enhancing leadership. Through personal stories and professional insights, Dr. Shah reveals how coaching can drive positive change within the healthcare field. Don’t miss this exploration of coaching’s role in empowering healthcare professionals.

“Barbarians at the Gate - Private Equity’s role and how you might benefit”

Mike Ferkovic, a seasoned expert in private equity and healthcare, delves into the complex role of private equity in the healthcare industry. The discussion centers on the pros and cons of outside investment, including how private equity impacts healthcare organizations' growth, quality of care, and operational efficiency. Mike draws on his experience with mergers, acquisitions, and strategic planning, sharing insights from his time leading financial operations in a private equity-backed ophthalmology group. Key topics include understanding when private equity might be a beneficial option for healthcare providers, the challenges posed by debt in these investments, and the strategic decisions involved in pursuing outside funding. With real-life examples and a balanced approach, Mike explores whether private equity can truly deliver on its promise of increased efficiency or if it poses risks to the quality of care.

Dave Self interviews Jim Giuffre, the former President of Healthwise, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving public health through shared decision-making and enhancing the patient experience. With a wealth of leadership experience, Jim is known for mentoring emerging leaders in healthcare and advocating for patient-centered approaches that lead to better health outcomes.

Dave Self interviews Dave Jeppesen, an accomplished business and healthcare leader, and most recently, the Director of the state of Idaho's Health and Welfare Department.

Crista Durand invites you to hear how she turned around the hospital she runs in Rhode Island by changing and personally pushing their new culture. You'll learn that organizational trust is the key tenet to cultural transformation, recognition platforms matter to staff/teams, and action/responsiveness is what physicians and staff want and respect.

Marni Carey, President of Power to the Patients, underscores the urgent need for healthcare price transparency. While healthcare costs have skyrocketed, far outpacing inflation, they are pushing for laws requiring healthcare providers to disclose prices.

Paul Miles, MD, discusses how healthcare organizations are integrating co-production of care into their models by encouraging and empowering patients to take greater responsibility. This approach aims to enhance patient outcomes and engagement, making care more collaborative and effective.

Amber “AJ” Jordan shares her unique insights on how she transformed the COVID-19 crisis into a monumental opportunity for Desert Sage Health Centers. This interview is not only a platform to learn from an inspiring healthcare leader but also an opportunity to see how AJ's leadership principles can be applied across different contexts to foster meaningful and sustainable change.

Maria Reising, VP of Nursing & Population Health at Full Circle Health, along with David Murgoitio, Director of Human Resources, present their successful recipe for recruiting and retaining talent. In a context where burnout is an increasing challenge, they led a successful strategy at Full Circle Health, reducing turnover from 35% annually to less than 20%.

After years working in programming, Ivan founded his company, Demigos, where he now serves as CEO. There, they develop and design IT solutions for startups and companies, having a focus on healthcare for the past 4 years. In recent times, to the challenge of leading his company, Ivan had to add a great difficulty: doing it in a war zone.