The Strategy of Health

Join Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as he speaks with Meredith Steinfeldt, an Administrative Services Manager from Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami. Meredith shares her educational background, pivot from pre-med to public health, and her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about her transition to the MPH program at Tufts University, including her work with the American Public Health Association, and how her passion for social justice influenced her career path. Meredith also discusses her administrative fellowship at Nicholas Children's, the unique aspects of the program, and her future role in the organization.

Transforming Women's Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Somi Javaid, Founder of HerMD Join Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as he talks with Dr. Somi Javaid, a board-certified OBGYN and founder of HerMD. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Javaid shares her personal journey into women's healthcare, the inspiration behind founding HerMD, and the innovative approaches HerMD is taking to improve women’s health. Discover how HerMD navigates insurance challenges, maintains high patient satisfaction, and strives for work-life balance for healthcare providers. Learn about the impact HerMD is making, future expansion plans, and Dr. Javaid advice for physicians considering entrepreneurship in a saturated market. This episode is a must-watch for healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the future of women's health.

Innovating Women's Mental Health with VR: Kirthika Parmeswaran of Vital Start Health In this insightful episode, Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy interviews Kirthika Parmeswaran, the CEO and founder of Vital Start Health. Vital Start Health is a University of Pennsylvania company dedicated to improving reproductive and maternity mental health through virtual reality. Krithika shares her journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, highlighting her personal motivations, the development of Vital Start's unique VR platform, the incorporation of patient feedback, and the future of the company. She also offers valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs transitioning from traditional industries to startups.

Join Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as he interviews Jessica Ayers, a second-year administrative fellow at Duke Health Integrated Practice. They discuss Jessica's educational journey from the University of Tennessee to UNC for an MHA, her impactful internships and networking experiences, and how she made intentional career choices. Jessica shares insights on choosing Duke for her fellowship, her focus on strategic planning and women's health, and the importance of having a personal mantra to stay grounded and confident in one's career.

Join Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as he interviews Amrutha Kadali, a fellow at Carle Health, about her unconventional path from cognitive science and pre-med to healthcare administration. Learn about her experiences during her gap year, at Johns Hopkins, and in her MHA program at George Washington University. Amrutha shares valuable insights on project management, networking, and successfully navigating administrative fellowships. Discover tips and strategies for making the most of your healthcare administration career journey.

In this episode, Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy interviews Josh Freedman, a bioengineering master's student at the University of Pennsylvania and co-founder/CEO of Airalux Medical. Josh shares his journey, discussing the inspiration behind Airalux, a company spun out from his senior design project, that aims to revolutionize incentive spirometry with a smart, digital, patient-friendly device. The conversation covers the evolution of the product, the challenges of startup development, the importance of customer feedback, and future plans for the company. Tune in to learn about Josh's insights into bioengineering, startup life, and the healthcare system.

Join Cole Lyons from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as he sits down with Todd Hamilton, a second-year administrative fellow at Norton Medical Group. In this insightful interview, Todd shares his educational journey from the University of Arizona to obtaining his MHA at the University of Arkansas. He discusses his experiences during his administrative residency, the value of a healthcare fellowship, and his impactful work with the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Todd also provides advice for current students and professionals considering a fellowship, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, networking, and hands-on experience in healthcare leadership.

In this insightful interview, Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy sits down with Khadejah Roulston, an administrative fellow at Northwell Health. Khadejah shares her inspiring journey from her beginnings at Boston University to her various rotational experiences within Northwell. Discussing her motivations, challenges, and successes, Khadejah provides valuable advice for aspiring healthcare professionals. From working hands-on in emergency services to tackling strategic planning projects, Khadejah's story highlights the importance of determination and adaptability in healthcare leadership.

Navigating Healthcare Operations: From Retail Management to Hospital Leadership Join Cole from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy as he talks with Justin Hernandez, an Operations Manager for Quality Training and Development at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. In this episode, Justin shares his unconventional journey from retail management to healthcare operations, overseeing EVS, linen, and patient transport departments across two large campuses. Discover how Justin transitioned using transferable skills, the importance of mentorship, and the strategies he implemented to improve operational efficiencies. They also discuss the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication in healthcare. Tune in for valuable insights and advice for aspiring healthcare administrators! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:52 Justin's Career Journey 01:11 Translating Retail Skills to Healthcare 01:58 Operational Challenges and Successes 03:50 Mentorship and Networking 08:13 Building Effective Teams 14:32 Future Goals and Career Advancement 17:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts