From Idea to Impact: Building Successful Healthcare Programs amid the Chaos

What do you do when you know what your patients need, but no one will pay for it?Josh Gregoire, DNP, RN, AVP of Quality and Population Health at Valley Health System, has built programs the system was not ready to fund. His work includes a Food as Medicine program, an LGBTQ primary care center, and an IRB-approved maternal health trial.In this episode, Josh shares how he uses community support, proof of concept, and strong relationships to move ideas forward. He also explains what it means to lead by influence and how to create an "army of problem solvers" when your team is small, but your mission is big.Episode Chapter Guide01:38 Journey from Bedside to Leadership06:16 Innovative Approaches in Population Health09:24 Success of the Food is Medicine Program11:29 Building an LGBTQ Primary Care Program20:09 Expanding into Maternal Health23:32 Leadership Wisdom and Advice