Healthcare and Higher
by Iqbal Atcha
Healthcare and Higher is a podcast for executives, professionals and students looking for ideas, insights, and inspiration from higher-level leaders across the healthcare industry. Iqbal Atcha is a Career Consultant, Registered Pharmacist and Healthcare Recruitment Leader. He invites healthcare executives, medical entrepreneurs, and industry experts to share details about how they got to where they are today, what they envision the future to be, and how they are working to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and effective.
Episodes
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76. Thomas Burke - President of Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
Thomas Burke is the President of Saint Francis Hospital & Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. He is responsible for leading both the largest Catholic hospital in New England and the only freestanding acute care rehabilitation hospital with almost 700 beds combined. Prior to this, Tom served as…
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75. Joy Reese - Vice President of Emerging Pharmacy Channels at McKesson
Dr. Joy Reese is the Vice President of Emerging Pharmacy Channels at McKesson. She is responsible for driving strategies, customer growth and focus for a new segment focused on the emerging channel digital pharmacy space. Prior to joining McKesson, Dr. Reese served in various leadership roles…
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74. Carolyn Ward - Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health
Dr. Carolyn Ward is the Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health. She is responsible for developing, communicating, and driving the clinical product roadmap for the organization while working to ensure that the voice of providers and patients are represented during every step of the...
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73. Alexi Nazem - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Nomad Health
Dr. Alexi Nazem is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Nomad Health, the leading digital marketplace for temporary healthcare jobs. Through his entrepreneurial ventures and medical expertise, he has grown the company to over 500 employees and raised over $200 million in capital since…
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72. Shaheen Lakhan - Chief Medical Officer at Click Therapeutics
Dr. Shaheen Lakhan is the Chief Medical Officer at Click Therapeutics. He leads teams who help drive the discovery, development, and implementation of prescription digital therapeutics and works to transform medicine by unlocking classically undruggable pathways. Dr. Lakhan has more than 20 years...
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71. Brittany Busse - Co-Founder, President, and Chief Medical Officer at ViTel Health
Dr. Brittany Busse is the Co-Founder, President and Chief Medical Officer of ViTel Health. She helps to improve the delivery of healthcare and organize digital health tools that augment the patient-physician connection and improve outcomes so that everyone can thrive. Dr. Busse has over six years...
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70. Brian Fengler - Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at EvidenceCare
Dr. Brian Fengler is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of EvidenceCare. He empowers clinicians to make better care decisions by improving clinical workflows using their EHR-integrated and content-agnostic platform. After finishing his residency at the University of Virginia Health System…
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69. Beth Brooks - Clinical Advisor at Vivian Health
Dr. Beth Brooks is a Clinical Advisor for Vivian Health. She brings a unique blend of leadership experiences from 3 distinct sectors of the healthcare industry: for-profit companies, academic administration, and nursing operations within healthcare systems. Dr. Brooks is an internationally...
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68. David Nickelson - Vertical Lead and Senior Client Partner of Health and Life Sciences at Celerity
Dr. David Nickelson is the Vertical Lead and Senior Client Partner of Health & Life Sciences for Celerity. He helps healthcare organizations develop digitally-enabled solutions to improve quality, efficiency, engagement, and effectiveness. Dr. Nickelson brings over 25 years of experience in the...
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67. Amy Gutierrez - Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UCHealth
Dr. Amy Gutierrez is the Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer for UCHealth. She oversees pharmacy practice, strategy and policy across this large Colorado healthcare system. Dr. Gutierrez is passionate about leading strategies to improve medication access, outcomes, as well as leveraging the...
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66. Mo Kharbat - Vice President of Industry Affairs at Clearway Health
Mo Kharbat is the Vice President of Industry Affairs at Clearway Health. He is responsible for building relationships and working with manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and payers to ensure health-system specialty pharmacies are successful. Prior to joining Clearway Health, Mo served as the...
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65. Lonnie Givens - Director, Global Medical Affairs Training and Development at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
Dr. Lonnie Givens is the Director of Global Medical Affairs Training and Development at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical. He leads a team of specialists who provide, train and support various internal medical affairs professional roles across 15 rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders & treatment...
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64. Maria Sampalis - Founder of the Corporate Optometry Network
Dr. Maria Sampalis is the Founder of Corporate Optometry Network, a nationwide group dedicated to empowering corporate optometrists. She works to promote leadership skills, business acumen and professional networking for over 65,000 eye care providers through her blogs, events and consulting...
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63. Christina Nickel - Director of Clinical Laboratory Services at Bryan Health
Christina Nickel is the Director of Clinical Laboratory Services at Bryan Health. She leads a team of professionals who implement, provide and ensure high-quality laboratory and patient testing services across 20 clinics and 4 critical access hospitals. Christina joined Bryan Health in 2008 as a...
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62. Victor Vercammen - Vice President of Risk and Chief Compliance Officer at Giant Eagle Inc.
Dr. Victor Vercammen is the Vice President of Risk & Chief Compliance Officer at Giant Eagle Incorporated. He leads teams dedicated to food safety, healthcare compliance, and environmental health while also providing counsel and guidance across the company’s various business disciplines. Dr....
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61. Rehan Waheed - Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Quest Diagnostics
Dr. Rehan Waheed is the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Quest Diagnostics. He oversees clinical expertise for their healthcare analytics solutions division while also championing important initiatives to advance analytics in public health. Dr. Waheed joined Quest Diagnostics in 2021 as a...
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60. Stephanie Bradley - Director, Professional Practice for APPs at Northwestern Medicine
Stephanie Bradley is the Director of Professional Practice for Advance Practice Providers at Northwestern Medicine. She is responsible for promoting clinical excellence and professional advancement for APPs and developing strategic relationships with Physician Assistant and Nursing Schools....
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59. Carrie Hylton-Proffitt - Vice President of Clinical Operations at Encore Healthcare
Carrie Proffitt is the Vice President of Clinical Operations for Encore Healthcare. She oversees all clinical segments of the business and leads a team working to elevate home respiratory care by pioneering a new model focused on clinical outcomes. Carrie joined Encore Healthcare in 2017. Prior…
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58. Jonathan Baktari - Chief Executive Officer at E7 Health
Dr. Jonathan Baktari is the Chief Executive Officer of E7 Health, a preventative health and wellness company. He oversees a team of clinicians and software developers who specialize in preventative medicine, vaccinations, and viral testing. Dr. Baktari started E7 Health in 2009 and pioneered the...
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57. Enza Giannini - Senior Director, Clinical Talent Acquisition at NorthShore University HealthSystem
Enza Giannini is the Senior Director of Clinical Talent Acquisition at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She leads a strong performing team of healthcare recruiters and works to meet the hiring needs across one of Chicagoland’s largest Magnet-recognized organization. Enza has served in her...
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56. Kevin Barton - Vice President, Product Strategy for Healthcare Intelligence & Analytics at Inmar Intelligence
Dr. Kevin Barton is the Vice President of Product Strategy for Healthcare Intelligence & Analytics at Inmar Intelligence. He leads a team that helps create insights and makes it easier to understand and predict the personalized needs of today's patients. Prior to joining Inmar Intelligence, Dr....
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55. Veeral Vyas - Associate Director, Regional Population Health at Novartis
Dr. Veeral Vyas is the Associate Director for Regional Population Health at Novartis. He helps plan and implement population health solutions that enhance patient outcomes, increase patient access, and lower overall healthcare costs. Prior to joining Novartis, Dr. Vyas was a Clinical Pharmacist…
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54. Angela Pointer - Director of Talent Acquisition at Sentara Healthcare
Angela Pointer is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Sentara Healthcare. She has spent over 16 years of her career in healthcare recruiting and is a mission-driven, motivational leader of talent matchmakers focused on relationships, resources, and results. Prior to Sentara, Angela led...
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53. Allison Brewer Jones - Senior Project Manager, Specialty Healthcare Optometry at Walmart
Dr. Allison Brewer Jones is the Senior Project Manager of Specialty Healthcare at Walmart. She supports optometric professional relations, clinical services, and healthcare practices for both independent and associate doctors. Before moving into her current position, Dr. Jones served as a Senior...
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52. Priti Patel - Vice President, Physician Practice Administration and Management at National Vision
Dr. Priti Patel is the Vice-President of Physician Practice Administration and Management at National Vision. She also serves as President and CEO of FirstSight Vision Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Vision. Dr. Patel oversees quality assurance, administrative compliance, and is…
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51. Samir Benosman - Director of Healthcare Strategy and Analytics at Accenture
Dr. Samir Benosman is the Director of Healthcare Strategy and Analytics at Accenture. He leads projects that improve healthcare revenue, control costs, and enable data-driven decision making. Prior to working at Accenture, Dr. Benosman served as the Engagement Manager of Life Sciences Strategy at...
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50. Cris Salinas - Global Head of MedTech Advisory and Innovation at Salesforce
Dr. Cris Salinas is the Global Head of MedTech Advisory and Innovation at Salesforce. He partners with med-tech organizations around the world to incorporate digital platforms that support customer interaction by aligning to the continuum of care, driving quality outcomes and delivering growth....
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49. Elle Markman - National Co-Director, Integrated Behavioral Health at OneMedical
Dr. Elle Markman is the National Co-Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at One Medical. She focuses on integrated behavioral health impact and psychosocial drivers of population health for patients across the country. Prior to this, Dr. Markman served as the Regional Director of Behavioral...
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48. Ibrahim Abu-Arqoub - Vice President, Retail Pharmacy Operations at Advocate Aurora Health
Ibrahim Abu-Arqoub is the Vice President of Retail Pharmacy Operations at Advocate Aurora Health. He oversees 70 retail pharmacies and remote dispensing centers while managing the organization’s prior authorization team. In addition, he is also responsible for AAH’s mail-order operations…
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47. Allison (Ali) Morin - Vice President of Nursing Informatics at symplr
Ali Morin is the Vice President of Nursing Informatics at symplr. She leads their clinical product strategy and ensures that the clinical voice and experience is brought into the product development life cycle. Ali is a board-certified clinical informatics nurse with more than 20 years of direct...
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46. Jay Nadas - Senior Director, Health and Wellness for Topco Associates LLC.
Dr. Jay Nadas is the Senior Director of Health and Wellness for Topco Associates LLC. He is responsible for leading the charge to expand health and wellness programs beyond the pharmacy while maintaining the importance of the pharmacists’ role. Dr. Nadas is an expert in product development for...
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45. Farhad Modarai - Senior Vice President of Product Management at Strive Health
Dr. Farhad Modarai is the Senior Vice President of Product Management for Strive Health. He is part of the care model team and oversees the development and growth of value-based care for patients with kidney disease. Dr. Modarai’s professional experiences span various healthcare settings…
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44. Alan Spiro - President and Chief Medical Officer at Laguna Health
Alan Spiro is the President and Chief Medical Officer for Laguna Health. He leads strategy and development for a technology enabled, digital-first recovery company dedicated to shortening recovery times and reducing costly readmissions. Alan has more than 40 years of operational and clinical...
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43. Sam Meraj - Vice President, Clinical Quality and Safety at Ro
Sam Meraj is the Vice President of Clinical Quality and Safety at Ro. She leads a team of professionals that empower healthcare providers through technology to provide high-quality, safe care when and where patients need it most. In addition to her role at Ro, Sam is also a Board Member for the...
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42. Amy Berk - Director, Population Health - US Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft
Amy Berk is the Director of Population Health for US Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft. She leads the design and implementation of clinical transformation related programs for large and complex healthcare clients and providers. Amy joined Microsoft in 2021. Prior to this, she served as a…
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41. Charissa Lee - Head of North America Professional Affairs at Johnson & Johnson Vision
Dr. Charissa Lee is the Head of Professional Affairs for North America at Johnson & Johnson Vision. She serves on the North American Leadership Team and oversees J&J Vision Care’s support of Professional Advocacy, Education and Relations. Dr. Lee joined first Johnson & Johnson Vision in 2014 as…
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40. Mary Lee Conicella - Chief Dental Officer at Aetna, a CVS Health Company
Dr. Mary Lee Conicella is the Chief Dental Officer at Aetna, a CVS Health company. She leads a team of healthcare professionals that oversee dental clinical initiatives, policies and claim reviews. She is also responsible for creating programs that engage members and deliver superior health…
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39. Hannah Hartung - Vice President, Clinical Services at Magellan Health
Dr. Hannah Hartung is the Vice President of Clinical Services for Magellan Health. She oversees specialty clinical operations and product management for physical medicine, interventional pain management, and musculoskeletal products and programs. She is also responsible for leading specialty...
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38. Lu De Souza - Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Cerner Corporation
Dr. Lu de Souza is the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Cerner Corporation. She heads their largest physician group and leads a team responsible for helping health organizations leverage their EHR and health IT to improve patient care, clinician engagement, and clinical outcomes. Lu...
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37. Mark Kaufman - Founder and Executive Chairman at Athletico Physical Therapy
Mark Kaufman is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Athletico Physical Therapy. With over 900 locations across 25 states, Athletico is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy, occupational health, and orthopedic rehabilitation services. Mark started tge company in 1991 and today, the...
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36. Richard Hom - National Optometric Director at Anthem Inc.
Dr. Richard Hom is the National Optometric Director at Anthem Inc. He is the clinical subject matter expert for the Vision Management Team and collaborates with vision care providers and primary care medical providers to reduce the overall cost of eye and systemic medical conditions. Dr. Hom…
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35. Sarah Sorum - Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
Dr. Sarah Sorum is the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW). She leads an organization dedicated to helping its 4500 members further their careers, advance pharmacy practice, and improve the care of patients across the state. Dr. Sorum...
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34. Syed Sumair Akhtar - Chief Clinical Officer at Livio Health
Dr. Syed Sumair Akhtar is the Chief Clinical Officer at Livio Health. He is responsible for the oversight and delivery of all clinical services which are done through the company’s modern house-call approach which includes primary, palliative and urgent care. He also serves as the Vice President…
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33. Zsuzsanna Devecseri - Vice President & Head of Global Oncology Medical Affairs at Sanofi
Dr. Zsuzsanna Devecseri is the Vice President and Head of Global Oncology Medical Affairs at Sanofi. She leads a team of experts responsible for regulatory submission strategy, scientific communication, and innovative approaches to curing prostate and genitourinary cancer. Dr. Devecseri has held...
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32. Pratil Lal - Senior Director, Medical and Professional Affairs at Warby Parker
Dr. Pratil Lal is the Senior Director of Medical and Professional Affairs for Warby Parker. He leads the entire Eyecare and Vision Services department, which includes employee and sublease optometrists, while playing a strategic role in guiding the organization towards holistic eye and vision…
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31. Benjamin Chudner - Chief Medical Officer at AEG Vision
Dr. Benjamin Chudner is the Chief Medical Officer for AEG Vision. He oversees the day-to-day clinical operations for over 250 practices across the nation. He is also responsible for developing the clinical strategy to help elevate the level of care AEG Vision doctors provide. Before joining AEG...
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30. Munish Sharma - Chief of Optometry at Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Munish Sharma is the Chief of Optometry at Kaiser Permanente of Southern California. He leads a team of 40 optometrists along with over 100 vision staff members to provide comprehensive vision services for their members. He is also responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating all...
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29. DeLon Canterbury - Chief Executive Officer of GeriatRx Inc.
Dr. DeLon Canterbury is the Chief Executive Officer for GeriatRx Inc., a pharmacist-led medication management company. He helps overwhelmed caregivers stop their loved ones from being overmedicated through the use of genetic-drug screening, deprescribing, and health cost savings strategies. Dr....
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28. Ed Cohen - Executive Vice President, Pharmacy Advocacy at MJH Life Sciences
Dr. Ed Cohen is the Executive Vice President of Pharmacy Advocacy for MJH Life Sciences, the largest, privately held healthcare media business in North America. He works on behalf of pharmacies and pharmacists to bring them information and ideas that can enhance their practice and impact their...
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27. Deepak Patel - Senior Director, Healthcare Strategy & Innovation at Novo Nordisk
Dr. Deepak Patel is the Senior Director of Health Care Strategy and Innovation for Novo Nordisk. He leads a portfolio level strategy inclusive of population health and health disparities. Dr. Patel’s devotion to data and developing associates has allowed him to build a broad portfolio of diverse...
About this show
Healthcare and Higher is a podcast for executives, professionals and students looking for ideas, insights, and inspiration from higher-level leaders across the healthcare industry. Iqbal Atcha is a Career Consultant, Registered Pharmacist and Healthcare Recruitment Leader. He invites healthcare executives, medical entrepreneurs, and industry experts to share details about how they got to where they are today, what they envision the future to be, and how they are working to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and effective.
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Iqbal Atcha