Taking Healthcare by Storm

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Ismeth “Iz” Abbas, MD, a board-certified internist who has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Iz traces how medicine has shifted from bedside, paper-based practice to team-based care, telehealth, and AI, and explains how documentation, administrative burden, and time pressure are fueling clinician burnout. He defines transitional care as the vulnerable post-discharge window driving avoidable readmissions, weighs AI’s risks and benefits in patient care, and forecasts a more continuous, prevention-focused primary care supported by home-based care and remote monitoring. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-110526-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with John Boetger, LCSW (licensed clinical social worker).John shares how his nursing home work during COVID highlighted the emotional strain on residents, families, and staff, and why burnout support must go beyond superficial perks to real listening and connection. He addresses misconceptions about therapy, the influence of social media, and how teletherapy is expanding affordable access—especially for older adults—while advocating for more holistic care and better insurance-covered mental health services.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-103026-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Nicholas Testa, MD, Chief Clinical Officer at Sentact.Dr. Testa discusses why patient safety remains challenging, how medication errors often begin at ordering, and why pharmacists, psychological safety, and strong event reporting are essential to reducing harm. He also outlines where AI can help and recommends linking meaningful leader rounding with a focused daily safety huddle to quickly identify and fix safety and patient experience issues.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-102326-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Zachary Beatty, DC, a chiropractor at Gonstead Family Chiropractic in San Diego, with more than a decade of experience treating patients recovering from car, motorcycle, rideshare, and semi-truck accidents, as well as slip-and-fall injuries. Dr. Beatty shares how his sister’s recovery and a mission trip serving nearly 1,000 people in the Dominican Republic shaped his approach to chiropractic care as more than just pain relief. He explains Gonstead’s highly data-driven, precise adjustments, chiropractic’s role in athletic performance and injury prevention, why modern posture and sitting drive today’s back and neck pain, the importance of early evaluation after car accidents, and his concerns about U.S. healthcare costs, burnout, and medical debt.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-101626-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Yele Aluko, MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI, cardiologist, physician executive, former EY Chief Medical Officer, and founder and principal at Aluko Advisors.Dr. Aluko argues that America’s high costs, chronic disease, and health inequities are predictable outcomes of a system built to treat illness rather than produce health, and he distinguishes healthcare from population health and social determinants. He calls for clearer national accountability and incentives that reward prevention and outcomes, and discusses responsibly governed AI to predict risk, prevent disease, and personalize care.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-100926-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Adam Ficsor, founder of the Longevity World Cup.Adam shares how he went from building Bitcoin privacy software to creating a global competition that uses biological age testing to make healthy aging measurable and motivating. He explains why gamifying longevity can drive behavior change, what most consistently improves results so far (sleep, nutrition, exercise, avoiding vices), and how AI may accelerate practical research.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-100226-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jennifer Wren Tolo, RN, a soul connector, transformational life coach, award-winning health and wellness educator, speaker, author, and the founder of Butterfly Family Wellness. Jennifer, “The Soul Connector”, shares how her own health struggles and two sons’ life-threatening illnesses led her to focus on nervous system regulation, stress management, and whole-person healing. She discusses how chronic stress contributes to disease, outlines her “six S” framework for reclaiming power (from self-awareness to self-reflection), reflects on using AI without losing intuition, and calls for a healthcare shift toward prevention, lifestyle medicine, and education.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-092526-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Sally St. John, MA, NBC-HWC, a seasoned nonprofit senior leader, integrative health and wellness coach, and the Managing Director of Partnerships and Programs at Open Source Wellness. Sally discusses why chronic disease persists and how community connection and coaching can support whole-person health beyond the clinic. She highlights the YMCA’s history and reach, shares early Community as Medicine partnership wins, and calls for stronger reimbursement and infrastructure to better link healthcare with community-based programs.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-091826-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Athena Lorin Hall, MD, a pediatric hospitalist with nine years of experience who spent two additional years in a global health fellowship serving resource-limited communities before founding ZNA Health Network.Dr. Hall explains how her work in Rwanda and the U.S. showed that many patient challenges stem from healthcare system design, with the United States excelling at emergency “rescue” care but falling short on prevention and primary care. She argues that centering lived experience and making communities co-designers of healthcare through efforts like ZNA Health Network can improve health, rebuild trust, and reduce clinician burnout.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-091126-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Melissa Purvis, a registered nurse, certified gerontological nurse, and nursing home administrator, who currently serves as VP of Program and Policy Development for Saber Healthcare Group.Melissa reflects on her career in long-term care and argues that strong leadership and investing in staff are central to better resident care and improved retention. She discusses how COVID-19, expanding regulations, and emerging tools like AI are shaping nursing homes, and shares advice for new nurses while calling for a less punitive, more improvement-focused survey approach.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-090426-GK