Healthcare Executive Podcast

On this episode of ACHE’s Healthcare Executive Podcast, Andrea Lowe, PA-C, director of employee strategy for the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and host Chris Coraggio discuss the evolving role of physician assistants and other advanced practice providers in healthcare leadership. Ms. Lowe shares her vision for how APPs can help meet consumer demands during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond—and mitigate obstacles related to high-quality care delivery.

Warner Thomas, FACHE, CEO of Ochsner Health, is managing the COVID-19 response for the system’s 41 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals and specialty hospitals and more than 100 health centers and urgent care centers. He joins host Chris Coraggio to discuss the impact of the epidemic on operations, staff, patients and the community.

Banner Health overhauled its full-system website to help patients better find the information they need, when, where and how they want it. Host Chris Coraggio interviews Chris Pace, Banner’s Senior Director of Digital Marketing, on how this “digital front door” drives growth, loyalty and better care.

Georges C. Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public Health Association, joins us to discuss the healthcare field’s most prevalent leadership concerns about COVID–19. Host Chris Coraggio speaks with Benjamin about what healthcare leaders can do to help patients navigate the pandemic, and the skills executives need to lead through a crisis. Don’t miss his advice on the importance of providing patients and staff with clear, truthful and transparent messaging.

Gayle Capozzalo, FACHE, executive director of The Equity Collaborative at the Carol Emmott Foundation examines the imperative for the healthcare industry to create a fully inclusive leadership pipeline. Gayle shares her own inspiration and leadership journey with host Chris Coraggio, and discusses the evidence-based changes to policies and practices that can help bring about equity for women leaders.

Raul Zambrano, MD, FACHE, shares his unique perspective as both a physician executive and a military practitioner who has transitioned to civilian care. Join Dr. Zambrano and host Chris Coraggio for a discussion of the traits and training that help physicians and veterans excel as healthcare executives.

Michael J. Fosina, FACHE, president of New York-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, joins us to discuss the important role of authenticity and consistency in creating corporate culture. Host Chris Coraggio speaks with Fosina about his vision as incoming Chairman of ACHE, as well as the imperative for healthcare organizations to embed themselves in their communities.

Visionary entrepreneur Indu Subaiya, MD, a leader in healthcare technology innovation, discusses with host Chris Coraggio the future of health data and how sharing ideas can foster progress. She also shares insights on how hospital and health system leaders can identify and influence innovation within their own organizations.

In this episode, Natalie Bulger, FACHE, compliance officer for VA Healthcare, chats with Chris Coraggio about continuous improvement for both the organization and the individual. A Pittsburgh “40 Under 40” winner and long-time volunteer for ACHE chapters and committees, Natalie also offers advice for building skills and networks in the early stages of a healthcare management career.

On this episode of ACHE’s Healthcare Executive Podcast, Chris Coraggio sits down with M. Michael Shabot, MD, founding partner, Relia Healthcare Advisors, to discuss attaining high reliability in healthcare. A former general trauma surgeon and surgical intensivist, Shabot explains his quest to make zero harm the goal in healthcare, mirroring the industries of commercial aviation, nuclear power and the U.S. Navy. Shabot is an ACHE Member.