In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Brett McClung, President and CEO, Baptist Health to talk about the use of predictive analytics to estimate the duration of the first COVID wave and the timing of the possible second wave, the use of AI to test the effectiveness of telehealth visits, and the new normal in terms of greater physician alignment and deeper consumer analytics.  

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Terry Shaw, President and CEO, AdventHealth to talk about how consolidation among provider health systems will play out over the next three years, what steps CMS should take to make care more efficient and consumer-focused, the economics of AdventHealth due to COVID-19, and what personal and professional learnings he took away from the crisis.

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Randy Oostra, President and CEO, ProMedica to talk about Promedica’s acquisition of HCR ManorCare and how that acquisition has benefited both companies. We also talked about social determinants of health and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Timothy Pehrson, President and CEO, Integris Health to talk about the need for flexibility in cost structures to accommodate crises like COVID-19. We also discussed four key changes that will affect healthcare systems due to the pandemic. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with John M. Starcher, Jr., President and CEO, Bon Secours Mercy Health to talk about the characteristics of a leader during a crisis, telehealth services and the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on economics and capital expenditures. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Alex Gorsky, Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson to talk about the company’s pursuit of a vaccine for COVID-19 and the ways Johnson & Johnson have supported the healthcare system during the crisis.

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In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Dr. Steve Markovich, President and CEO, OhioHealth to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and how OhioHealth is handling the crisis through communication, remote work and other changes in the healthcare system. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Mitch Daniels, former governor of Indiana and President of Purdue University. In this conversation, we explore the challenges higher education is facing due to the COVID-19 crisis and what leaders can do in the days ahead. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Dennis Murphy, President and CEO, Indiana University Health to talk about next normals of the healthcare system following the COVID-19 crisis and how IUH is navigating the challenges of the pandemic.

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In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Kaveh Safavi, M.D., J.D., Senior Managing Director, Accenture to talk about how healthcare systems and businesses around the world are adapting to COVID-19 and what the new normal will look like as a result of the pandemic. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Dr. Joanne Conroy, President and CEO, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and how the crisis has changed several aspects of healthcare for the future. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Barclay Berdan, CEO, Texas Health Resources to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and how the health system is managing communication, working from home policies and PPE.

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In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Jones, President and CEO, Inova Health System to talk about the COVID-19 crisis, communicating with caregivers and the board of directors, financial concerns for health systems and what the new normal looks like in the days ahead. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down Warner Thomas, President and CEO, Ochsner Health to talk about communication during COVID-19 and leadership in crisis situations prior to the pandemic. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Bob Kerrey, Former Governor and Senator of Nebraska and President, The New School. In this conversation, we discussed lessons learned during his time as a Governor and U.S. State Senator, the responsibilities of a lead director during a time of crisis, and how the pandemic will change our lifestyles moving forward. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sat down with James Hereford, President and CEO, Fairview Health Services to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic in the twin cities, how Fairview is handling the crisis, financial implications and pressures and communication with caregivers and the board of trustees. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sat down with Joseph Impicciche, JD, President and CEO, Ascension to talk about telemedicine, communication with the board of directors, and looking ahead and re-opening under the new normal after the pandemic. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sat down with Sarah Krevans, President and CEO, Sutter Health to talk about telehealth medicine during the pandemic, communication with caregivers and the board of directors, overcoming financial obstacles, and working through PPE shortages during the crisis. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sat down with Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO, Pfizer to talk about the development of a vaccine for COVID-19, their international and U.S. contribution to the battle against the pandemic, the five-point plan to rally the biopharma industry and their desire to collaborate on combating global pandemics and partnering with leading health systems in areas of shared interest. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sat down with Wright Lassiter, President and CEO, Henry Ford Health System to talk about crisis-generated innovations and how he has encouraged his team to sustain and build on those innovations post-crisis. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Steve Huebner, Board Chair, SCL Health and Board Member, Intermountain Healthcare to talk about supporting management during a crisis, how he defines priorities as board chair, and tips for how to have a successful virtual board meeting. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sat down with Dr. Marc Harrison, President and CEO, Intermountain Healthcare to explore the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on healthcare, his pathway for preparation, consolidation around the challenges, communication with the board of directors, and Intermountain’s finances. read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sat down with Nancy Howell Agee, President and CEO, Carilion Clinic to talk about the needs of caregivers, patients and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also talked about operating margins for nonprofit health systems, updating the community through live streams and news conferences and how she communicates with the board of directors during the crisis. read more…

In this Fireside Chat, we sat down with Dr. David Callender, President and CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System. We talked about the COVID-19 pandemic, lessons learned in crisis management, the importance of communication with state and local officials, and Memorial Hermann’s growth strategy.

In this Fireside Chat, we sat down with Rod Hochman, M.D., president and CEO of Providence St. Joseph Health. We talked about the role of a leader in a crisis, the need for communication with the board of directors, flexing health delivery assets, and much more.  read more…

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sat down with Michele Baker Richardson, J.D., Board Chair-Elect, AdvocateAuroraHealth, and President and CEO, Higher Education Advocates, LLC, to discuss how healthcare boards are handling the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. read more…

Next up in our special COVID-19 series on Fireside Chat, we sat down with Stewart Dowrick, CEO of Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) in Australia. We discussed the COVID-19 pandemic, which is tracking similarly in Australia and the United States.  read more…

Our host, Gary Bisbee, introduces a special series of Fireside Chat covering the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Don’t miss previous conversations with Dr. Julie L. Gerberding and Dr. Mark McClellan and stay tuned for more episodes in the future.

In this episode of Fireside Chat, I sat down with Dr. Mark McClellan, Director and Professor, Duke’s Margolis Center and former FDA Commissioner and CMS Administrator to talk about containment of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and response from the federal government and the private sector. read more…

In our latest episode of Fireside Chat, we sat down with Dr. Julie L. Gerberding, EVP and Chief Patient Officer, Merck & Co, Inc. and former Director, CDC. We talked about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the importance of trust at the local clinical level.