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As leaders, developing strong followership skills and supporting compelling ideas is crucial. In this episode, Jed Rudd, Chief Operations Officer of Tribal Health, emphasizes the shift from clinician to leader, highlighting the power of conscious leadership and evidence-based practices. Jed and his team at Tribal Health focus on serving underserved communities with a mission to attract compassionate healthcare professionals. He delves into the transformative impact of AI in healthcare staffing and the importance of building strong relationships with tribal communities. Jed addresses the challenges of leadership, sharing insights from his experiences and emphasizing the crucial balance between good intent and political savvy. He believes leaders and followers alike should actively support initiatives they find valuable and foster a collaborative environment where success is shared, creating positive transformations within healthcare. Tune in and learn how compassionate leadership and innovative practices can bring positive change to healthcare outcomes! Resources:  Connect and follow Jed Rudd on LinkedIn here. Follow Tribal Health on LinkedIn and learn more about them on their website. Buy the book From Start-Up to Grow-Up by Alisa Cohn here. Get a copy of the book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter here. Grab High Output Management by Andrew Grove here. Brow Quint Studer’s books here. Buy The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership here.

This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Catalyst. To virtually tour Catalyst and claim your space on campus, or host an upcoming event: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: Joining us on this episode is Dan Wright, Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, a passionate executive pioneering authentic connections between leaders and frontline staff to improve care culture. With over 19 years of nursing leadership experience aimed at elevating care quality, patient outcomes, and colleague engagement, Dan believes deeply in people-centered leadership. While together, Dan shares how regular rounding on units, hosting open forums for team member feedback, and inviting caregivers to shadow him helps humanize executive roles while building trust. We also discuss the challenging reality of current nursing shortages and burnout. Dan explains that re-inspiring and motivating staff through relationship building and helping them feel valued and invested is key to overcoming these crises. By putting people first, Dan sees a path forward for healthcare that enables both compassionate, quality care and a positive work environment. Join us for this important, timely, and invigorating conversation. Let’s go! Episode Highlights:Leading with authenticity- being your true self breaks down barriers between leaders and staffRounding and shadowing- increased informal interactions strengthen connectionsNursing shortages and burnout- COVID aftermath has challenged workforce mental healthInspiring caregivers- helping staff feel valued and invested fosters engagementIt’s about people first- focusing on culture and environment enables quality careAbout our Guest: Dan has more than 19 years of combined leadership experience with positive patient outcomes and colleague engagement. Early in his nursing career, Dan worked his way from staff nurse to charge nurse, nurse manager, nursing director and beyond. He has taken on leadership roles overseeing perioperative services, clinical operations and patient care services, and also served as Corporate Director of Nursing Practice Standards for HCA Healthcare. He served in various nurse executive roles including Chief Nursing Officer in MetroWest Boston and as a system Chief Nursing Officer in New York. He currently is the Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital. Dan received his Associate Degree in Nursing from Hondros College School of Nursing, and both his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master in Health Administration from Ohio University. He has also completed the HCA Executive Development Program where he received the EDP CNO Award in 2020.He believes in people-centered leadership and making connections with all those he serves from caregivers, patients, and the community. His focus and passion is investing in caregivers to improve both the culture and environment for people to prosper and provide the best quality and compassionate care for the community.Links Supporting This Episode:Ascension Website: CLICK HEREDaniel Wright LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREAscension Twitter page: CLICK HERE Mike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page:

Join Amy Baxter, a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine. We'll delve into the opioid crisis, the misconceptions surrounding pain management, and the barriers that hinder effective pain relief in health care. Amy will share her expertise and insights on these critical topics, shedding light on the complexities of pain, pharmaceutical bias, and coverage policies. Amy Baxter is a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine at Augusta University, CEO, Pain Care Labs, and can be reached on Twitter @AmyBaxterMD. She discusses the KevinMD article, "The preference for insurance coverage of opioids over non-pharmaceutical options explained." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians. Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/u7EoIw Powered by CMEfy.

Susan Stillman recently became the program director of the new Pathologist Assistant Program at Carroll University. In this episode, we discuss Susan's background and how she became interested in the field of pathology. We also talk about her transition into teaching and the process of starting a pathologist assistant program. Susan shares her thoughts on the future of the field and the importance of effective communication in the medical profession. We also discuss the use of technology in the program and the changing roles of pathologist assistants. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis  Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs   Carroll University Pathologists' Assistant Program   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

December 11: Today on the Conference channel, it’s an Interview in Action live from the 2023 CHIME Fall Forum. On this episode Sarah Richardson, SVP, Chief Digital & Information Officer at Tivity Health speaks with Sheree McFarland, CIO - West Florida at HCA Healthcare and Angela Maris, Vice President of Client Services at Mediant Health Resources. They discuss the vibrant, empowering community they've created specifically for women in the field. As they discuss the program's evolution from a small gathering to a major event, one can't help but reflect on the importance of women’s spaces in predominantly male fields. How essential are such spaces in encouraging diversity and inclusivity in these sectors? What does the future hold for this innovative program?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

As consumerism and technology trends continue to reshape the landscape for health systems, digital transformation is a baseline requirement. Seasoned healthcare leaders are already evolving their teams to be future-ready. From key roles and responsibilities, to job functions, to the evolution of skills required in MarTech and content, healthcare marketers must “do more with less". Join Sue Omori, Executive Director, Marketing Account Services, Cleveland Clinic, and host Alan Tam, as they discuss how market leaders are evolving their teams, technology, and services to be future-ready for the next generation of digital transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In patient included or patient centred healthcare approach, patient feedback is key for improved care, and healthcare experience. Pep Health uses a digital platform to collect and analyze patient feedback from various online sources, moving away from traditional, less effective survey methods. The platform provides detailed scores and insights, allowing healthcare providers to make targeted improvements in specific areas like access and quality within their facilities. The data and insights generated are influencing healthcare policies and practices, leading to changes in areas such as maternity services and mental health care delivery. At HLTH 2023, founder of Pep Health Meghan Leaver shared more insights behind: Innovation in the patient feedback gathering, What actionable insight healthcare providers can get from PEP insights, Impact patient feedback analysis can have on policymaking Episode summary: https://www.facesofdigitalhealth.com/blog/why-patient-feedback-is-a-goldmine-for-improvements Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/

Join us on as we delve into the world of mast cell disorders, including the lesser-understood mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Our guest, Kara Wada, a board-certified academic adult and pediatric allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician, will shed light on the complexities of these conditions. We'll discuss diagnostic challenges, patient experiences, gender disparities in health care, and the need for increased research and understanding. Kara Wada is a board-certified academic adult and pediatric allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician. She is CEO and founder, The Crunchy Allergist and the Demystifying Inflammation Summit, and serves as the director of clinical content for Aila Health. She discusses the KevinMD article, "Challenges faced by patients with mast cell disorders." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians. Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/9SaEnz Powered by CMEfy.

Join Mossi Salibian, a plastic surgeon, as he shares his journey from a background in biochemistry to becoming a successful practitioner in the field. Mossi delves into the intersection of art and science in plastic surgery, the importance of patient empathy, creative approaches to achieving desired outcomes, and the significance of maintaining integrity in his work. Mossi Salibian is a plastic surgeon. He discusses the KevinMD article, "Top tips to find success as a plastic surgeon, according to an industry veteran." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians. Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/kkkL2I Powered by CMEfy.

December 9: Today on the Conference channel, it’s a double Interview in Action live from the 2023 CHIME Fall Forum. First, Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors speaks with Tressa Springmann, SVP, Chief Information & Digital Officer at LifeBridge Health. They discuss the intersection of empathy, technology, and economics, particularly focusing on the role of AI in healthcare. How is LifeBridge Health looking to structure governance around AI?. Next, Reid Stephan, VP and CIO at St. Lukes speaks with Andrea Daugherty, Head of Digital Health at SHI International. How is Generative AI shaping and changing the landscape of digital health and what is its real-world applicability? How is the legislation reacting and adapting towards these technological advancements?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Thank you for reading Solving Healthcare Media with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. This post is public so feel free to share it.SummaryIn this conversation, Andrew Holmes, a sleep expert, discusses the importance of sleep and provides tips for improving sleep quality and duration. He explains the impact of sleep apnea on metabolic health and highlights the need for timely access to sleep testing. Andrew also emphasizes the role of consistency in sleep routines and the importance of creating a sleep-friendly environment. He cautions against relying too heavily on supplements and encourages natural approaches to sleep improvement. In this conversation, Andrew Holmes, RPSGT, discusses various aspects of sleep testing and the importance of addressing sleep issues. He emphasizes the need to explore deeper into sleep problems rather than relying solely on supplements. The conversation also highlights the benefits of conducting sleep testing at home, reducing the burden on hospitals. The future of healthcare is seen to involve bringing more care into people's homes. Finally, Andrew provides information on how to access sleep testing and encourages individuals to advocate for their own healthcare.TakeawaysSleep apnea can have serious health consequences, including an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and congestive heart failure.Consistency in sleep routines, such as going to bed and waking up at the same time, is crucial for optimal sleep.Creating a sleep-friendly environment, including a cool and comfortable bedroom, can improve sleep quality.Avoiding caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime can help promote better sleep.Supplements like melatonin and magnesium may be helpful for some individuals, but should be used with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare professional. When addressing sleep issues, it is important to explore deeper into the problem rather than relying solely on supplements.Conducting sleep testing at home can reduce the burden on hospitals and provide a more natural environment for testing.The future of healthcare involves bringing more care into people's homes, including sleep testing.Individuals can advocate for their own healthcare and request sleep testing without a family physician.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background05:23 Incidence of Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disorders08:18 Impact of Sleep Apnea on Metabolic Health13:22 Importance of Sleep for Overall Health and Performance16:33 Tips for Improving Sleep Quality and Duration25:26 Can You Catch Up on Sleep?31:37 Improving Sleep Quality36:04 Strategies for Falling Back Asleep39:27 Supplements for Sleep43:11 Exploring Deeper Sleep Issues44:16 The Future of Sleep Testing44:58 Accessing Sleep Testing Get full access to Solving Healthcare Media with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng at kwadcast.substack.com/subscribe

Initiate effective discussions on automation in healthcare by strategically navigating the decision-making process. In this episode, A.J. Hanna, Senior Director of Customer Development at Element Blue, shares insights about the growing need for automation in healthcare and the challenges organizations face in adopting this technology. He highlights the importance of advising clients on the right places to look for automation opportunities and identifying the metrics to consider when deciding what processes to automate. A.J. also emphasizes the importance of focusing on the right business processes for automation to drive immediate value.  Join us as we explore the potential of robotic process automation in healthcare and learn how organizations can start their automation journey on the right foot. Resources:  Connect and Follow AJ Hanna on LinkedIn here. Stay in touch with AJ Hanna via email here.   Visit the Element Blue Website here for more information.

Changes in healthcare don't happen quickly, but the horizon is full of new opportunities to embrace. In this episode, Liam Kaufman, co-founder at Winterlight Labs, explains how his company utilizes digital biomarkers, analyzing speech and machine learning, to quantify cognitive impairment and mental health. Liam highlights they are adding to the healthcare ecosystem by providing efficient and objective measures for pharmaceutical companies to gauge treatment effectiveness, and shares the significant impact of voice biomarkers, detailing how they enable quicker and more objective assessments compared to traditional methods. He emphasizes the role of technology in remote patient testing, particularly in the context of Alzheimer's disease, and underlines the potential of large language models like ChatGPT to automate administrative tasks in healthcare. Liam also reflects on the current landscape of digital health, expressing optimism amid challenges and foreseeing positive changes in the industry. Tune in and learn about the cutting-edge work at Winterlight Labs and the evolving landscape of digital health! Resources:  Connect and follow Liam Kaufman on LinkedIn here. Follow WinterLight Labs on LinkedIn. Learn more about WinterLight Labs on their website. Listen to Liam’s previous interview here.

How does AFib RVR escalate into a life-threatening situation in just 30 minutes?Join host Sarah Lorenzini as she reflects on a perplexing case of sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema, also known as flash pulmonary edema. This patient’s rapid deterioration led to an emergency intubation that perplexed the rapid response team, but the patient's true condition became clear in hindsight.In this episode, Sarah walks us through the case, sharing the patient's presentation and medical history, how the team treated his symptoms, and why their initial interventions failed. She delves into the pathophysiology of SCAPE, the patient’s progression into sympathetic surge, and his ultimate treatment.Tune in to learn from Sarah’s look back at this patient story!Topics discussed in this episode:Sarah’s complex A-Fib RVR patient storyReflecting on the patient’s treatment and hindsight lessonsThe progression of sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema (SCAPE)Causes of SCAPE and stopping the spiral towards deathManaging SCAPE (what to and not to use)Case summary and key takeawaysMentioned in this episode:Coming Soon! Rapid Response Academy: The Heart and Science of Caring for the SickClick here to learn more about the community that Sarah is building: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/coming-soon-rapid-response-academy Rapid Response and Rescue Intro CourseCONNECT 📸Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 📚Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁Affiliation and discounts: https://hoo.be/therapidresponsern SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com