Heroes of Healthcare
Ted Weyn
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Heroes of Healthcare is a podcast dedicated to highlighting bold, selfless professionals in the healthcare industry who are focusing on transforming lives in their communities.
Topics include: patient care, quality care, quality service, quality providers, and more.
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Revolutionizing Radiology with AI, But With Ethics In Mind
Radiology is one of the most technologically innovative medical specialties — it is in a constant state of change and evolution. As AI blazes through industries, upending how things are done and understood, radiology is not immune to AI’s sweeping impact.
But, as our guest Dr. Nina Kottler, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Clinical AI at Radiology Partners, explains — radiology is utilizing AI in ethical ways to improve treatment, efficiency, patient outcomes and experience. But while AI will help revolutionize radiology, and arguably, the entire medical field, fear not — the need for humans will not dissipate any time soon.
Join us as we discuss:
* The constantly evolving field of radiology
* The benefits and ethical challenges of utilizing AI in radiology
* Prerequisites for effective, ethical AI application in medicine
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May 9, 2023
Gaps in Addiction Treatment, magnified by the National Opioid Epidemic
We live in an age with ever-advancing psychiatric treatments for mental health and addiction, yet the opioid epidemic continues to rage unabated.
With all these modern tools at our disposal, why is our approach to addiction treatment still failing?
Our latest guest in our 3 part Opioid Crisis Series, Dr. Michael Genovese, Chief Medical Officer at Acadia Healthcare, joins the show to examine what’s missing from today’s addiction toolkit — and what can be done to fill the gaps.
We discuss:
* The stigma of addiction and lack of doctors specializing in its treatment
* The medical and law enforcement challenges in treating the opioid epidemic
* The need for system-level policy changes to address the crisis
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Apr 25, 2023
Heroes Are Still Human: A physician’s journey
Workers in neurocritical care have an incredibly demanding job, but — as the pandemic revealed — one that is absolutely vital in supporting societal wellbeing.
But are we doing everything we can to support their wellbeing?
In this episode, Dr. Sasha Yakhkind, Neurocritical Care Physician at Tufts Medical Center, joins to discuss the ongoing burnout crisis and what can be done to prevent it.
Join us as we discuss:
* The ways in which the pandemic showed the important role neurocritical care plays
* Why crossovers in clinical specialties matters more than ever
* Burnout, its dangers and how hospitals can take measures to prevent it
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Apr 11, 2023
Preventing Another Opioid Marketing Tsunami
The pharmaceutical industry is the least trusted by the public — and it’s not hard to see why. The rise of OxyContin and the ensuing opioid crisis is one of the greatest preventable tragedies of our times, touching almost everyone.
But if we failed to prevent bad incentives from reigning supreme in the marketing of OxyContin, how can we stop something similar from happening next time?
In this episode, Dr. William Soliman, Founder and CEO of Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA), takes a hard look at the issue — how we got here and how to prevent it from happening again.
We discuss:
* The marketing malfeasance that fueled the opioid epidemic
* Accreditation programs to curb these bad incentives
* What the future holds for the pharmaceutical industry
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Mar 28, 2023
Future Pharmacists: Leveraging AI To Be More Patient Focused
With a perpetuating labor shortage resulting in healthcare facilities reporting continued losses year-over-year, healthcare professionals are desperate for reprieve. While there is no impending wave of new professionals to hit the workforce any time soon, the world has begun to see a wild jump in the development of AI.
On this episode, we’re joined by Ken Perez, Vice President of Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs at Omnicell — an organization at the heart of the future of pharmacy. With promising developments emerging, Ken offers a glimmer of hope for healthcare facilities and pharmacy techs worldwide.
Join us as we discuss:
* Specific challenges caused by labor shortages
* Use case for tech and AI in minimizing inefficiencies
* How AI will enable pharmacists, not replace them
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Mar 14, 2023
Litigating the War Against OxyContin Exploitation
_This is the first episode in a special three-part series on OxyContin and the opioid crisis. The next episode will be live on 4/11/23._
At some point, the opioid epidemic has touched nearly everyone’s life in this country. That makes it one of the few issues that cut across every demographic and political line.
The people want the corporations held responsible for their part in the epidemic, but that’s no easy task when it means taking on some of the world’s most powerful corporations.
Today’s guest not only had the courage to take on these companies, but managed to successfully litigate against them in a true David & Goliath for our time. Jayne Conroy, Experienced Litigator and Shareholder at Simmons Hanly Conroy, joins the show to share what goes into getting justice for the many victims of OxyContin and the opioid epidemic.
We discuss:
* Jayne’s background and how it led her to her role in litigating on behalf of OxyContin victims
* The nuances of such a large litigation
* Issues in the drug approval process that contributed to OxyContin’s infamous role in the opioid epidemic
* The outcome of the case and what it means for future litigation
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Feb 28, 2023
Overcoming Burnout: A Comprehensive Care Plan
Headlines, studies and endless social media posts remind us that occupational burnout is more widespread than ever — but how exactly do we define burnout? And more importantly, how do we prevent it?
This week we are joined by Ginny Bonner, Senior Consultant of Physician, APP and Nursing Experience, Development and Well-Being at Banner Health. Ginny defines occupational burnout as a syndrome characterized by a high degree of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a low sense of personal accomplishment — but it goes far beyond this.
Join us as we discuss:
* The causes and effects of burnout
* Banner Health’s role in combating burnout and maintaining good mental health
* How to treat and reverse burnout once it’s already happened
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Feb 14, 2023
Business Innovations for Pediatric Care
One great thing about medicine in the US is the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship that can tackle some of the biggest challenges in health.
The downside?
Smaller markets, like pediatrics, are often overlooked in favor of bigger, more lucrative problem solving solutions. This means healthcare heroes in these smaller sectors have to step up to fill those gaps in funding and recognition in order to gain market momentum.
That’s exactly what Dr. Steven Goudy is doing as a business innovator and founder, in addition to his role as Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
He joins the show to discuss:
* The challenges in today’s pediatric care
* Tackling those challenges despite the fewer investment dollars in the industry
* Getting buy-in from key opinion leaders to support your business
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Jan 31, 2023
Leading the Charge in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease Treatment
In this episode, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of Annovis Dr. Maria Maccecchini discusses the biological difficulties of treating cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Dementia, and how two developing therapeutics may hold the key to stopping them.
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Jan 17, 2023
Shutting the Door on Cancer Cells
Concarlo Therapeutics is developing a drug that could transform the way we treat cancer. In this episode, Co-founder, Chief Scientific Officer, and acting CEO of Concarlo Therapeutics, Dr. Stacy Blain,shares her journey of researching, testing and securing funding for a drug that kills off cancer cells.
Join us as we discuss:
* Clinical grade manufacturing processes
* FDA regulations and clinical trials
* Cancer cell proliferation and necrosis
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Jan 3, 2023
2022 Retrospective: What We’ve Learned about Healthcare
In the past fifty episodes, we’ve spoken with heroes of healthcare from White House public health experts to the makers of Covid-19 tests. Now, co-hosts Ted Weyn and Olivia D'Angelo reflect on their favorite lessons from the past year’s episodes and share a glimpse into what they have planned for the future. Join us as we discuss:
* Workforce shortages and technological limitations
* Supply and demand issues in patient care
* Innovative healthcare research, testing and technology
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Dec 13, 2022
Cutting Out Redundancies in Healthcare
To better meet the needs of patients, healthcare systems are embracing new technologies that allow for most non-emergency visits to be performed remotely.
In this episode, VP and Chief Quality Innovation Officer of the Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford HealthCare, Howard L. Haronian shares his perspective on how new innovations allow for more equitable communication with insurance companies and more efficient patient-data usage. Join us as we discuss:
- Preventing physician overload and burnout
- Aligning incentives for insurance companies and patients
- Increasing the value of care through data collection
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Nov 22, 2022
The Recruitment Side of Healthcare
SSM Health is one of the largest health systems in the midwest. As a faith-based, not-for-profit hospital network, their mission is to treat and heal their friends and family in the communities they serve.
In the episode, Physician and Provider Recruiter for SSM Health, Jason Nelson shares an inside glimpse into the experiences of physicians and advanced practitioners working for SSM. Listen as we discuss:
- Rumors of physician shortages
- Maintaining work-life balance for their staff
- Effective methods for collecting and processing patient feedback
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Oct 25, 2022
The Hidden Manufacturers of COVID-19 Tests
Capillary flow membranes are the base for both Covid and pregnancy tests. Once sprayed with a protein solution, they act as a key indicator by changing colors when in contact with the right compounds.
In this episode, head of product management for diagnostic manufacturing materials at MilliporeSigma, Shawn Gaskell explains the creation processes for these tests, their evolution during the pandemic, and how they might revolutionize medicine in the near future.
Join us as we discuss:
- The deployment of rapid Covid-19 tests
- The expansion of telehealth technologies
- How Technology will help alleviate the doctor-shortage
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Oct 11, 2022
What Are Locum Tenens and Why We Need Them In Healthcare
In every profession, there are systems in place to cover for when someone can’t show up for work. In education we have substitute teachers but in healthcare, we have Locum Tenens.
In today’s episode, our hosts Ted Weyn and Olivia Reed, come together to share how the physicians and doctors come to work in Locum Tenens, the inspiration for the Heroes of Healthcare podcast, and the work that Jackson & Coker is doing to lobby for legislation that supports this needed career path.
Join us as we discuss:
Legislation that impacts locum tenen physicians
Why hospitals and health centers need locum tenens
Career paths for doctors who want more flexibility and independence
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Sep 20, 2022
Evidence For Treating Illnesses with Holistic Healthcare
There is a longstanding cultural belief that all illnesses can be healed by a surgery or drug prescribed by a doctor. While advances in healthcare are saving lives, there are holistic healthcare practices backed by evidence that can be used to treat illnesses.
In today’s episode, we speak to Dr. Joanne Wu MD MBA, a multi-entrepreneur, President and Principal of Fit2bwell, who provides board advisory and fractional Chief Medical and Health Officer services to digital startups and other companies.
She joins us to discuss what goes into funding research for medicine and why we need more clinical staff at the executive level of healthcare organizations.
Join us as we discuss:
The growing curiosity towards holistic healthcare
Stakeholders who can change healthcare
Why people are leaving medicine
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Sep 6, 2022
When the Pharmacy Was Your Doctor
Making their own medications. Prescribing meds to customers right on the spot. Pharmacists were a different kind of healthcare hero back in the mid 20th century.
In this episode of Heroes of Healthcare, we're rebroadcasting a conversation between our host Ted Weyn Jr. and his father, Ted Weyn Sr., a 91-year-old retired pharmacist. The pair discusses…
The responsibilities of a pharmacist in the mid 20th century
Why the drugstore was so integral to the community
How pharmacies did more than just fill prescriptions
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Aug 23, 2022
Microbiome Medicine: Why Bacteria Should Be Your Hero
Without bacteria, there would be no life on earth. Even as human beings, micro-bacterial cells outnumber the conglomerate of human cells 10 to 1, yet we haven’t scratched the surface of understanding the interactions between bacteria and human cells.
In today’s episode, Dr. Raphael Kellman, Internal Medicine Specialist/Integrative and Functional Medicine Leader at the Kellman Wellness Center, tells us how understanding bacteria can lead to better diagnosis for both our physical and mental well being.
Join us as we discuss:
Improving your microbiome
Non-pharmaceutical treatments to depression
Treating covid with stem cells and exosomes
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Aug 9, 2022
Creating Stronger Communities with Quality Health Services w/ Dr. Tollie Elliot Sr
Good health is becoming more complex in today’s world and patients are looking for doctors who can treat more than just the immediate ailments they’re experiencing.
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tollie B. Elliott Sr., Chief Executive Officer of Mary’s Center, to discuss his pivot from school teacher to physician and the dynamics that come into play when delivering passionate care to marginalized communities. We discuss how to treat individual “participants” (as Mary’s Center refers to their patients) through whole-life health.
Join us as we discuss:
Pivoting into healthcare from education
The social determinants of health
Nuances of treating marginalized communities
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Jul 26, 2022
Providing Affordable Care With Population Health Outreach
How do you provide healthcare to someone who can’t afford it, is unable to travel, or lacks any trust in health practitioners? From mental health to discrimination, COVID-19 exposed the flaws and disparities that exist in healthcare, leaving many to look for solutions to these problems.
In today’s episode, Dr. Alexander Salerno, Physician at Salerno Medical Associates LLP, gives a glimpse into his early career in medicine and the selfless ways he and his team are improving the health of urban communities through population health outreach programs and affordable healthcare.
Join us as we discuss:
Community focused health programs
Providing care in HUD housing.
The disparities in healthcare
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Jul 12, 2022
Shift your Paradigm to achieve Physician Retention w/ Tammy Hager
Physician retention is quickly becoming the newest facet to join the crisis of healthcare in America.
From doctors choosing a career path at a young age only to find out it wasn’t the right path for them to physician burnout all across the nation in the aftermath of covid, turnover among physicians and medical staff is a growing problem.
Enter Tammy Hager, Executive Director of Physician Recruitment and Privileging at Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc., whose organization boasts a 96% retention rate - well above the national average. How do they do it? Is it inflated salaries, cushy retirement packages, or state of the art data collection? Turns out, the real answer might be in relationships and in listening to medicinal professionals about what they want.
Join us as we discuss:
What questions to ask medical staff to keep them on board
Finding balance in work/life
How the big organizations are following suit
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Jun 28, 2022
Journey in Courage: Dealing with Auto-Immune Disease w/ Jeremy Paredes
Right before the height of the pandemic, Jeremy Paredes’s eczema, an auto-immune disease, became so severe that he was rushed to the ER in Septic Shock. A chronic skin condition that Jeremy grew up with became so unbearable that he felt as though there was no hope for him to get better.
Although Jeremy’s journey with eczema still continues, he is able to manage it better thanks to the help of some Heroes of Healthcare who saved his life.
In today’s episode, we speak to Jeremy Paredes, Student at Georgia Tech and Filmmaker, who agreed to come on the show to share his experience with eczema while juggling school, sports, and his passion for film.
Join us as we discuss:
Being Admitted To The Icu
Developing the “Eczema Warrior” Documentary
Balancing School And Medical Treatments
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May 17, 2022
The Future of Healthcare Staffing & the Importance of Locum Tenens
You’ve probably been treated by a Locum Tenens physician and didn’t even realize it! Locum tenens is a Latin phrase that means temporarily taking the place of another.
While labor shortages can happen throughout professions, this can be catastrophic within hospitals and clinics. This is where an organization like NALTO can step in and assist with staffing.
Jarin Dana, CFO Fusion Healthcare Staffing and Matt Young, President of NALTO & COO of All Star Healthcare join us today to discuss Locum Tenens and the reality of labor shortages within the healthcare system.
Other topics we discuss:
NALTO & the parameter setting standards for the industry
How to remain an independent contractor
Advocacy platforms & how to become involved
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May 5, 2022
Making a Broad Impact Through Population Health
To solve some of the thornier problems in healthcare—challenges like providing access, combating misinformation, and ensuring equitable outcomes—we need data.
That’s where population health comes into play. It’s a science that combines clinical care with data to improve the care of large swaths of people all at once.
Dr. Chirag Patel, Vice President Population Health at Centene, joins the show to explain the impact population health is having on a variety of areas. Plus, we chat about other hot topics in healthcare.
We discuss:
The practice and impact of population health
Making a difference in women’s health and medicaid
The challenge of labor shortages and access to healthcare
How individuals can make an impact in healthcare
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Mar 29, 2022
I had to cure myself, A Story of Grit and Courage w/ Doug Lindsay
At 21, Doug Lindsay, Founder of The Lindsay Center, got sick.
He got so sick, in fact, that he remained bedbound and homebound for the next 11 years.
And seemingly no one in the medical community had answers for him.
So, he took matters into his own hands, and because of his unbelievable grit and determination, he diagnosed his own rare condition and came up with a cure.
In this episode, he shares his incredible, inspirational story.
We discuss:
The frustrations of having an undiagnosed rare disease
How Doug uncovered a treatment for his condition
His advocacy efforts for the rare disease community
How the study of rare diseases leads to exponential medical innovation overall
Resources mentioned during the podcast:
Institute for Public Health - Washington University in St. Louis
Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences - Washington University in St. Louis
PCORI: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Stanford Medicine X
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Mar 15, 2022
Healthcare's biggest struggle: Clinician shortage and how to overcome w/ Christy Ricks
Staffing shortages are plaguing industries across the country—especially healthcare.
Rising rates of burnout and early retirements are only complicating the issue.
As Assistant Vice President of Provider Recruitment at LifePoint Health, Christy Bray Ricks confronts this challenge everyday.
In this episode, she shares some strategies to combat it. Plus, we talk about the underlying causes of this problem and the systemic changes that need to happen to address it.
We discuss:
The scope of provider recruitment
Strategies to meet the growing demand for healthcare
What needs to change to fix the system
How to ensure continuity of care
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Mar 1, 2022
How Medical Technology Is Augmenting Healthcare Decision Making
Humans are capable of incredible things—we’re smart, we’re adaptive, we’re resourceful—but one area where we are limited is our capacity to incorporate new information and modify a decision once one has already been made.
Dr. Matthew Cooper, Chief Medical Officer of the Medical Solutions Division & Director, Global Safety for the Health Care Business Group at 3M Health Care, believes that’s where medical technology can be most beneficial. In this episode, he shares a vision of a world where medical technology augments healthcare decision making.
We discuss:
The scope of the work at 3M Health Care
Recent breakthroughs in medical technology
How 3M contributes to patient safety
What medical technology might look like in 5 years
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Feb 16, 2022
Everyday Health: Inspiring & Empowering People to Live Their Healthiest Lives w/ Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy
Websites like Everyday Health serve a valuable purpose: They empower patients with the information necessary to have richer and more efficient conversations with their doctors.
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy, Chief Medical Editor and VP of Medical Affairs at Everyday Health, about the world of medical journalism—how topics are chosen, how content is vetted, and how to determine whether online content is trustworthy.
We discuss:
How the medical review process occurs on Everyday Health
The seasonal topics that consumers want to learn about
What’s in store for Everyday Health in 2022
How to find trustworthy medical content online
Mentioned during the podcast:
#BlackHealthFacts: Changemaker Series
Refugee Women’s Network
Clarkson Community Center
SAHIYO
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Feb 1, 2022
Takeaways from the Financial Turnaround of a Health System w/ Dr. Tony Reed
After a slew of break-even years, Temple University Health was in dire straits.
With no money to reinvest, the hospital’s age of infrastructure—which, for most hospitals, hovers around 8 to 9 years—was closing in on 15 to 18 years.
How did they right the ship?
Dr. Tony Reed, the EVP and CMO at Temple University Health, joins the show to share the story of their financial turnaround.
We discuss:
How Omicron is impacting the health system in Philadelphia
The guidelines around COVID testing and quarantine periods
The turnaround story of the Temple University Health system
Strategies for handling physician burnout
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Jan 18, 2022
Public Health Initiatives from The White House w/ Dr. Sandra Ford
The big challenge in public health is finding a way to connect all the disparate services and resources scattered throughout the country to the people who need them most.
The best tool in that fight is data.
That’s why unifying data sources is the main focus of Dr. Sandra Ford, the Special Assistant to the President for Public Health and Science at The White House.
In this episode, she talks about the inherent challenges in public health and some of the strategies her team is using to tie everything together.
We discuss:
Dr. Ford’s path to the special assistant role at The White House
The vision and mission of the role
Why connecting data across services is the key to solving public health issues
The process of building platforms, procedures, and policies
Why local community support is the best tool to overcome vaccine hesitancy
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Jan 4, 2022
A Look Back at Heroes of Healthcare in 2021
It’s been an eventful year in healthcare and at the Heroes of Healthcare podcast.
In this episode, the hosts of the show, Ted Weyn, Executive Vice President of Systems Innovation, Marketing & Strategy, and Olivia D’Angelo , Division Vice President of Neurology, both with Jackson & Coker, take a look back at the year that was.
They discuss:
Their favorite episodes from 2021
The themes that continued to pop up throughout the year
New episodes coming out next year
Mentioned during the podcast:
Check out all past episodes of Heroes of Healthcare
The team at Heroes of Healthcare wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season. We’ll see you in 2022!
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Dec 8, 2021
Geriatrics: Enabling a More Age-Friendly Healthcare System
The number of older adults is expected to double over the next 30 years.
That’s why it’s critical that the healthcare system undertakes measures to ensure that care becomes more age-friendly.
In this episode, Dr. Ugochi Ohuabunwa, Professor of Medicine at Emory University, shares insights into how geriatric care works and how it continues to evolve as the elderly population grows.
We discuss:
Why geriatrics is becoming increasingly important
The overarching goal of geriatric care
How geriatric care differs from primary care
When it’s time to switch to geriatric care
The 4 M’s Framework
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Nov 23, 2021
An Open Empathetic Approach to Managing Mental Fatigue in Healthcare
Dr. Hany Y. Atallah, Chief Medical Officer at Jackson Memorial Hospital , never wanted to go into administration. The last thing he wanted to do was wear a suit every day.
But over time, he recognized the transformational power of being in a position to identify a problem and to bring together the people who can fix it.
In his administrative career, he has confronted many problems from massive water leaks inside Grady Hospital that shut down a third of inpatient beds to COVID and the mental fatigue that accompanied civil unrest.
Through it all, he has kept one priority in focus: Providing exceptional patient care.
We discuss:
Making operational adjustments during an internal flood at Grady Hospital
How leadership at his hospital managed rising mental fatigue
Transitioning from departmental head to a healthcare system head at Jackson Memorial
Inherent frustrations that come with healthcare administration
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Nov 9, 2021
How ParentMD Makes It Easier for Parents to Find Healthcare Information
Parents have a lot on their plate when it comes to the health of their children.
With misinformation at an all-time high, it’s left up to them to do the research and sort through all the information to find trusted resources and advice. It can be scary and oftentimes overwhelming.
What if there was a better way?
Dr. Josh Honaker, CEO & Founder of ParentMD and Honaker Health, sought to find it and through a partnership with parents and pediatricians, he created ParentMD. In this episode, he shares what the company is all about.
We discuss:
How he built ParentMD
Creating an environment that can be trusted
COVID vaccines for children and vaccine mandates
Emerging healthcare innovations like augmented reality
Resources mentioned during the podcast:
ParentMD Podcast
ParentMD Toolkits
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Oct 26, 2021
Embracing Authentic Healthcare Leadership
Being a leader in healthcare is not for the faint of heart. It requires grit and determination, and unlike many jobs, it doesn’t stop at 5 o’clock.
That’s why today’s guest, John Couris , President and CEO of Tampa General Hospital , believes that healthcare leadership is not just a job or a career—it’s a vocation.
In this episode, John talks about his journey in becoming a healthcare leader, and why the authentic leadership model is the most sustainable way to improve your organization.
We discuss:
The dedication it takes to be a successful leader in healthcare
The difficult decisions his team faced during the pandemic
Leading with authenticity, transparency, vulnerability, and kindness
Seeking out constructive criticism from staff
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Oct 12, 2021
Mental Health in Healthcare: Burnout, Anxiety, Depression & Suicide
Because they are worried about the stigma associated with seeking help, health care professionals with mental health issues often refuse to seek treatment.
The concern isn’t without merit. Certain states have wording in their license applications that allow them to discriminate against individuals who access mental health resources.
Needless to say, leaving mental health issues untreated can be very dangerous, which is why there needs to be a cultural shift around how we view mental health in healthcare.
Our first returning guest, Dr. Kellie Stecher , OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer at Linked Inclusion, joins the show to share news from the frontlines of her continuing fight to bring awareness to this vitally important cause. Hear from Dr. Stecher about her new book, Delivering, and how she is creating a movement around Physician Mental Health issues one bite at a time.
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Policy updates around mental health and physician licensing
COVID from the perspective of the…
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Sep 28, 2021
Connecting Healthcare Executives to Healthcare Solutions
One of the best ways for healthcare leaders to gain knowledge and learn best practices is through conversations with their peers. However, it’s often difficult to arrange these types of conversations.
Hays Waldrop , Founder and President of the Institute of Healthcare Executives and Suppliers , has made it his life’s mission to act as a facilitator for these conversations.
His company connects healthcare executives to each other and to suppliers for an ongoing conversation around what’s happening in the industry and what solutions are available to push it forward.
In this episode, we discuss:
Connecting healthcare executives with suppliers
Current problems faced by healthcare executives
Prevalent issues within healthcare
Resources mentioned during the podcast:
Listen to Hays’ podcast Power Supply
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Sep 16, 2021
Cycle of Patient Care During a COVID Surge (Part 2)
COVID causes tremendous downstream impact within a healthcare system.
It means that healthcare professionals are working 24/7 to care for all the patients who come in. It means that treatment of other patients — for example, those who are chronically ill or who need to get a CT scan — gets pushed back so that COVID patients can be treated.
In short, the effects of the COVID pandemic go way beyond COVID-infected patients.
In part 2 of this 2-part series, we continue our panel discussion with six distinguished physicians from Memorial Healthcare System.
Our panel includes:
Dr. Marc Napp - Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Randy Katz - Medical Director, Emergency Services, Memorial Regional Hospital
Dr. Jose Fernandez-Duarte - Medical Director, Team Health Hospitalists
Dr. Ari Sareli - Chief, Crit i cal Care Medicine, Chief Physician Executive, Memorial Physician Group
Dr. Paula Eckardt - Chief, Memorial Division of Infectious Disease
Dr. Tammy Tucker - Ps…
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Sep 8, 2021
Cycle of Patient Care During a COVID Surge (Part 1)
On an average day, there are usually 1,400 beds in operation across the Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida. During the first wave of COVID last summer, the hospital exceeded that capacity with 1,600 patients.
Florida is now in the midst of another COVID wave. This time patients are younger, and they are almost entirely unvaccinated — and at the peak of the wave, there were 1,700 patients in the hospital system.
In part 1 of this 2-part series, we’re joined by six distinguished physicians from Memorial Healthcare System to discuss what the treatment cycle of a COVID patient looks like today.
Our panel includes:
Dr. Marc Napp - Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Randy Katz - Medical Dir ector, Emergency Services, Memorial Regional Hospital
Dr. Jose Fernandez-Duarte - Medical Director, Team Health Hospitalists
Dr. Ari Sareli - Chief, Crit ical Care Medicine, Chief Physician Executive, Memorial Physician Group
Dr. Paula Eckardt - Chief, Memoria…
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Aug 26, 2021
Focusing on Positivity & Optimism in Challenging Times
Medical staff have been put through the ringer over the last year. Hospital systems have experienced economic challenges, a reduction in workforce, and of course, the continuing challenges related to COVID.
With all that is going on, keeping morale high might seem like a gargantuan task.
In this episode, Jordan Voigt , President, Genesis Medical Center - Davenport, talks about how his team instituted an initiative around positivity and optimism, and how it resulted in improved levels of happiness, despite these challenging times.
We discuss:
Investing in the personal happiness of medical center staff.
How a focus on optimism influenced the center during COVID.
Strategies for recruitment and retention.
The challenges of vaccine mandates.
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
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Aug 10, 2021
Pharmacology, COVID & the Future of Medical Treatment
Medication regimens can at times be extremely complex and scary for patients. It can be helpful to have a guide — someone who can explain what they are taking, why they are taking it, and what side effects might occur. That’s where the pharmacologist comes in to save the day.
In this episode, Dr. Becky Bean, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Novant Health, explains the important role pharmacologists play in a patient’s treatment.
Topics covered:
The deeper dives of a doctorate pharmacology program
The pharmacist’s role in COVID treatment
Precision medicine, digital care technology, and the future of medical treatment
Health equity
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Jul 20, 2021
From COVID to Loa Loa: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases
Infectious disease is a broad category. There are a lot of tropical diseases out there, and any part of the body can become infected. But according to today’s healthcare hero, that’s also what makes it the most interesting field of medicine.
Guest host Olivia D’Angelo has a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. David Priest, SVP Safety, Quality, and Epidemiology at Novant Health, about the COVID pandemic and the world of infectious diseases.
They discuss:
Strategies to alleviate burnout
The prevalence and treatment for different infectious diseases
Bringing a personal touch to vaccine management
Continued investment in public health programs
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Jul 6, 2021
Introducing Our New Host: Olivia D’Angelo
In this special mini-sode, we introduce a new co-host into the mix — Olivia D’Angelo, Division Vice President, Neurology, at Jackson & Coker.
Olivia shares why she’s passionate about healthcare, why past episodes have resonated with her and what she will bring to the show.
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Jun 29, 2021
Servant Leadership: A System’s Approach to Crisis
Some of the most successful healthcare leaders embrace servant leadership. In a crisis, there’s no better approach for rallying your team behind a cause.
In today’s episode, Dr. Jeremy Blanchard, System Chief Medical Officer at North Mississippi Health Services, explains why vulnerability, humility, and a willingness to follow are vital to effective leadership.
Topics covered:
How hardships in childhood informed his leadership approach
Using a personal vision statement as a career guide
Bringing compassion and care to rural communities
Leveraging data and modeling during the COVID-19 pandemic
The vaccine push in Mississippi
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Jun 15, 2021
Ingenuity & Dedication During Challenging Times
Misinformation continues to crop up around the world regarding COVID-19.
To set the record straight, we talk with two heroic experts who have dedicated their lives to the study and treatment of infectious diseases: Dr. Supriya Mannepalli, Medical Director for Infectious Diseases, and Sandy Bozarth, MSN, RN, CIC, both with Northeast Georgia Health System.
Topics covered:
Proactive steps taken in the early days of the pandemic
What makes COVID highly contagious
The ingenuity involved in sourcing PPE
COVID variants and the future of treatment
Why the vaccine is a marvel of modern science
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Jun 1, 2021
Mental Health: Caring for the Medical Community
Mental health issues — burnout, depression, anxiety, and suicide — are multiplying in the medical community. And the stresses of COVID have only exacerbated what was already a worrisome trend.
In this episode, Dr. Kellie Stecher, Co-Founder & President of Patient Care Heroes, shares what she has been doing to bring much-needed mental health resources and care to the heroes who care for us.
What we talked about:
The effects of the pandemic on her OB/GYN practice
Supporting the mental health of the medical community
Advocating for gender equity issues and a safe reporting structure for harassment and bullying
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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May 18, 2021
Mental Health: Treating Trauma and PTSD in Veterans
Psychiatry is about as damning a pathology as you can imagine. You’re dealing with patients suffering from depression, anxiety, and PTSD brought on by unthinkable trauma.
But for Dr. Michael Massa, it’s a calling that brings immense fulfillment. Dr. Massa has treated veterans and the underserved around the world enabling them to live their lives to the fullest. In this episode, I talk with him about:
Finding fulfillment and purpose in medicine
Getting knighted by the Vatican and working in a Catholic convent in Jordan
Treating veterans with the Wounded Warrior Project
Approaching treatments for patients with PTSD
The psychological trauma of COVID-19
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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May 4, 2021
Tales of Telehealth: Remote Care for Women Around the World
Thanks to COVID, most people are familiar with telemedicine, but some healthcare heroes were using it to change lives long before the pandemic.
In this episode, two pioneers — Tanya Mack, President, and Dr. Anne Patterson, CEO, from Women's Telehealth — share their insights about the past, present, and future of telehealth.
We discuss:
How Women’s Telehealth started and provides care for high-risk patients in remote areas
How COVID-19 changed telemedicine
What telemedicine will look like after the pandemic is over
The importance of vaccination for pregnant women
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Apr 20, 2021
COVID-19’s Impact on Under-Resourced Communities
Bridging healthcare gaps in underserved communities comes with unique challenges, including socio-economic misalignment. In today’s episode, Rashard Johnson, President at Advocate Aurora Health and I unpack what this means and how they are addressing on the southside of Chicago.
We discuss:
The impact of George Floyd’s death on healthcare teams
Why underserved and black communities are at greater risk of succumbing to COVID-19
Pros and cons of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Apr 6, 2021
Demystifying Healthcare Recruiting: Finding Heroes
Every new technology comes with the fear that it will make a job obsolete.
With healthcare recruiting, that fear was sparked by fax, email and internet job boards…
But the news of the recruiter’s demise has been greatly exaggerated.
One need only look to Paul Olzak, Medical Staff Development Officer at Lake Health, to know that this is true. He joins me in the latest Heroes of Healthcare to explain what being a healthcare recruiter means in the modern world.
We discuss:
How to attract the best talent in healthcare
How recruiter outreach and internet search are evolving in the healthcare talent pool
How recruiters help each other succeed
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Mar 22, 2021
Bambū: Bringing Awareness through Medicine by Uniting
Last year, everyday healthcare heroes shipped off to the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Only, in this war, there were no banners, no flags — no symbols of unity.
For many fighting alone in a new, scary setting, that unity could have made a huge difference.
That’s why Christen Roberts, CRNA, Mrs. Georgia American and Founder of Bambū, made it her mission to provide such a symbol to the extraordinary healthcare workers risking their lives to fight for all of us.
In this episode, we discuss:
The origin of Bambū
How Christen’s message led to her pageant victory
How you can help spread Bambū’s message of resilience, hope, and unity.
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Mar 9, 2021
Unsung Heroes: Coordinating Emergency Services in New York City
Last year, a makeshift field hospital was built in Central Park. Did you know the last time that happened was during The Civil War?
The pandemic has stretched the healthcare system to its limits, but at every turn, healthcare workers across the country have met the challenge with compassion and creativity.
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brendan Carr, who is the Professor & System Chair of Emergency Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine in the Mount Sinai Health System, about the massive effort that went into fighting COVID in New York City and the many unsung heroes that led the way.
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Feb 23, 2021
In a Pandemic, There Are No Small Players in Healthcare
It’s hard to overstate the magnitude of the current healthcare crisis. It’s even harder to overstate the role the many heroes of healthcare have played in rising to the moment.
But one thing’s for sure: In this pandemic, there are no small players.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Cory Ferrier, Vice President at Adventist Health, where he — and many others like him — is proving that healthcare heroes can be found in every department in the industry.
What we talked about:
Why Cory left a fun basketball career for a meaningful healthcare career
COVID-19 proves healthcare heroes aren’t only those providing clinical care
The advantages of Adventist Health’s Hospital at Home program
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.To hear this interview and more like it, subscribe to Heroes of Healthcare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Feb 9, 2021
Battling Physician Burnout: The Role of a Chief Wellness Officer
We’re in the business of helping people with their health...
But it’s a job that can take a toll on our own wellbeing.
How do we ensure wellness in the people spending every day making others well?
I can think of no one better to ask than Dr. Jonathan Ripp, Chief Wellness Officer at The Mount Sinai Hospital, who joined me in the latest episode of Heroes of Healthcare.
What we talked about:
Tackling burnout in healthcare
Taking a data-based approach to wellbeing
The concentric circles impacting wellness
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
https://icahn.mssm.edu/files/ISMMS/Assets/About%20the%20School/Office-well-being/MSHS_COVID-19_Toolkit.pdf
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn. To hear this interview and more like it, subscribe to Heroes of Healthcare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Jan 26, 2021
Baseball Can Cure Your COVID Blues
It’s obviously important to think and talk about health — it’s why I run a show highlighting heroes in healthcare.
But sometimes, the best thing for your health is to stop thinking about it.
In a world beset by pandemic fears, sports can be one of the best distractions from the stress of worrying about health.
That’s why I invited my long-time friend, Jack Curry, Sportscaster at Yes Network, onto the show to discuss the uncertain state of sports since COVID hit — and what comes next.
What we talked about:
Jack’s incredible career journey from the New York Times until now
Why sports still matter in uncertain times
How COVID has complicated professional sports and what to expect in the future
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Jan 19, 2021
Pandemic Innovation: COVID Vaccine, AI, & more
Have you been hearing rumors about the COVID-19 vaccine? It can be hard to know what source to believe.
It’s time to dispel any misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccination. In this episode, Dr. Eric Eskioğlu, EVP & Chief Medical Officer at Novant Health, does just that.
Plus, he and Ted discuss:
The socioeconomic effects of the pandemic
The future of AI and other advanced technologies in healthcare
Dr. Eskioğlu’s unconventional journey into medicine and his advice for new physicians
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Jan 12, 2021
What Frontline PAs Can Teach Us About Resilience
It’s no secret frontline workers had it rough in recent months.
They put their wellbeing on the line for ours.
But how do they deal with the strain of such a demanding job?
It’s a problem that vexed Heather Isola, Director of Physician Assistant Services at Mount Sinai Health System, in the early days of the pandemic — but ultimately, it boiled down to one thing: building resiliency.
In the latest Heroes of Healthcare, Heather and I discuss resilience and how to build it in your healthcare teams.
Heather explains:
The situation facing PAs at the outset of COVID-19
Why traditional approaches to mental wellness weren’t cutting it
How Mt. Sinai ultimately decided to tackle mental health through building resilience
For more information on Mt. Sinai’s Center for Stress, Resilience, and Personal Growth, send an email to MS-CSRPG@mountsinai.org
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Dec 29, 2020
Informatics: Data & Decision-Making in Healthcare
How much of your healthcare can you trust to a computer?
Turns out, it’s probably more than you think.
Health informatics play a critical role in everything from diagnosis to decision-making.
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Stanley Huff, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Intermountain Healthcare and Clinical Professor at University of Utah in the Department of Biomedical Informatics, about the past, present, and future of informatics in healthcare.
What we talked about:
The history of computers in medicine
How informatics can help diagnose disease
How to harness data effectively to support better healthcare outcomes
The role of informatics in reducing medical error through advanced decision-support
How pandemics like COVID-19 underscore the need for more efficient data sharing
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Dec 22, 2020
Call to Arms: One Doctor’s Courage During Crisis
When a crisis strikes, how do you react?
For many healthcare professionals, a crisis is a calling.
That was the case for Dr. Juan Cucalon, Board-Certified Anesthesiologist, when COVID-19 hit earlier this year.
In the latest episode of Heroes of Healthcare, Dr. Cucalon shares why he couldn’t just sit by and do nothing while a pandemic was raging.
We discuss:
How and why Dr. Cucalon stepped up to respond to COVID-19
The challenges in treating a new virus
Why a second wave didn’t surprise Dr. Cucalon
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Dec 8, 2020
COVID-19, NYC: Lessons in Preparedness
In healthcare, things don’t always go as planned.
So, it’s important to talk about the things no one talks about.
And COVID-19 is proof.
In our latest episode, Dr. Marc Napp, Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs & Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Mount Sinai Health System, explains how healthcare leaders prepare for the most unlikely events through emergency management.
Marc discusses:
The events that led to his focus on emergency management
How he and other healthcare leaders approached the pandemic
The tension between civic responsibility and civil liberties in the COVID era
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Nov 24, 2020
When the Pharmacy Was Your Doctor
Making their own medications. Prescribing meds to customers right on the spot. Pharmacists were a different kind of healthcare hero back in the mid 20th century.
In this episode of Heroes of Healthcare, host Ted Weyn Jr. interviews his father, Ted Weyn Sr., a 91-year-old retired pharmacist. The pair discusses…
The responsibilities of a pharmacist in the mid 20th century
Why the drugstore was so integral to the community
How pharmacies did more than just fill prescriptions
Heroes of Healthcare is hosted by Ted Weyn.
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Nov 12, 2020
Why You Should Listen to Heroes of Healthcare
In our introductory episode, host Ted Weyn shares what you can expect when listening to Heroes of Healthcare.
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