This episode features Michelle Niermann, Chief Operating Officer – East Division, UnityPoint Health. Here, she discusses the transition into her current role, key insights into the COO role, upcoming initiatives she is looking forward to at her organization, and more.

Dr. Shital Tanna, Regional Medical Director for Population Health at Advocate Health joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

Join us as we engage in a wide-ranging discussion with Madeline Bell, the President and CEO of the renowned Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Madeline shares insights into CHOP's pivotal role in addressing critical issues such as gun violence, health equity, and behavioral health for children in the diverse landscape of Philadelphia. She highlights CHOP's pioneering work in gene and cell therapy, illustrating the cutting-edge potential of these treatments. Don't miss this informative episode as we explore the multifaceted world of pediatric healthcare with one of its foremost leaders.

Suzy Jaeger, SVP and Chief Patient Experience & Access Officer at Children's Hospital Colorado joins the podcast to discuss her background, strategy for patient experience, the most impactful change she's made in the last year, how she sees patient experience evolving, and what will be a differentiator for her health system in the future.

Dr. Traci Biondi, Chief Medical Officer at Prominence joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

Jennifer Davenport, VP & Chief Medical Officer at St. James Hospital and Physician/APP Experience & Wellbeing at Intermountain Health joins the podcast to discuss her background, most successful project or initiative from the last year, how she sees the clinical workforce evolving, best advice for aspiring physician and nurse leaders, and more!

Joanne Mizell, Chief Operating Officer at Banner | Aetna joins the podcast to discuss her background, opportunities and headwinds she's keeping her eye on, how she's thinking about growth and adding value to her organization, a risk or investment worth making this year, and where she sees the best opportunities for growth in the future.

Beth Steele, Chief Operating Officer at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

Katie Wright, CNO at Pomerene Hospital joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

Dr. Holly Geyer, Chair of the Mayo Clinic AZ Opioid Stewardship Program joins the podcast to discuss her book “Ending the Crisis: Mayo Clinic’s Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use”, top priorities right now, and much more!

Marie Zimmerman, EVP of Public Affairs and Chief Strategy Officer at UCare joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities for the rest of the year, programs and initiatives that have been needle-moving, and more!

Anisha Sood, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer at First Choice Health joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

Join us on the Becker’s Healthcare podcast as Molly Gamble sits down with Kasey Paulus, the SVP & Chief Nursing Executive at Wellspan Health. In this insightful episode, Kasey shares key insights into Wellspan Health and its nursing workforce, discusses the concerning trend of nurses leaving the workforce, and explores the attributes that make nursing one of the most trusted professions. Discover how nurses are tackling health disparities through innovative approaches and gain valuable perspectives on gender disparities in the field. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the challenges and opportunities in healthcare, all from the perspective of a nursing leader.

Kim Henderson, Chief of Staff & Enterprise Patient Experience Officer at Novant Health joins the podcast to discuss her background, strategy for patient experience, the most impactful change she's made in the last year, how she sees patient experience evolving, and what will be a differentiator for her health system in the future.

Andrea Turner, Chief Operating Officer at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital joins the podcast to discuss her background, her focus on safety, quality, access, & finance, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

Join us on this episode of the Becker's Healthcare podcast as we sit down with Morgan Melancon, Director of Nursing Education and Professional Development at St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis. Morgan shares insights into her background, highlighting the unique perspective she brings to her role. She delves into the keys to nurse retention at St. Jude and the valuable feedback received from nurses themselves. Discover how the Nurse Residency Program aligns with St. Jude's mission and the potential extension of retention strategies to other employees within the organization. Plus, gain invaluable advice from this healthcare leader on navigating similar roles in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Don't miss this informative and inspiring conversation.

Dr. Jean Ann Larson, EdD, MBA, BSIE, FACHE, LFHIMSS, FIISE, Chief Leadership Development Officer at UAB Medicine joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

Cherie Smith, CNO & VP of Patient Care Services at OhioHealth joins the podcast to discuss her background, OhioHealth’s focus on workplace safety, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

In this episode, we are joined by Smriti Kirubanandan, Robotics and Public Health Expert, to discuss challenges in effectively leading and empowering others, innovative solutions she's working on in healthcare, key opportunities for hospitals and health systems with technology and more.

Onyinyechi “Onyi” U. Daniel - VP of Data & Analytics Strategy at Highmark Health joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities for the rest of the year, programs and initiatives that have been needle-moving, and more!