Healthcare and Higher

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 the Vice President of Operations and Chief Productivity Officer at Saint Francis. He has held various leadership roles throughout his career including Health-System Vice President for Prospect Medical Holdings, Vice President of Operations at Waterbury Hospital, and Director of Pharmacy at Temple University Health System. Tom obtained a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Joseph’s University. He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Learn more about Tom at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep76-thomas-burke/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/podcast-healthcare-and-higher/ Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Visit us at https://atchainternational.com to learn how we can help. Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/⁠ Follow Healthcare And Higher and Atcha International on: - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast - Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher - Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/atcha_international_consulting/ Join us again for another exciting episode of #HealthcareAndHigher Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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 with Walgreens including Director of Pharmacy and Retail Operations, Regional Director of Local Specialty Operations and District Pharmacy Supervisor. She was also the co-chair for the Women of WBA Southwest Region Chapter which was recognized as Chapter of the Year. Dr. Reese holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, a Bachelor’s degree from Canisius University and is currently serving as the President of Midwestern University’s Alumni Senate. Learn more about Joy at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep75-joy-reese/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/ Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Visit us at https://atchainternational.com to learn how we can help. Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/⁠ Follow Healthcare And Higher and Atcha International on: - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast - Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher - Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/atcha_international_consulting/ - Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/AtchaConsulting Join us again for another exciting episode of #HealthcareAndHigher Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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 company’s research and development process. Prior to joining Particle Health, Dr. Ward served as an Internal Medicine Physician and on Clinical Product at Forward. She began her medical career as an Internal Medicine Resident at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, ultimately becoming Chief Resident at the same institution. Dr. Ward holds a medical degree from the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Bachelor’s degree in neurobiology from the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about Carolyn at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep74-carolyn-ward/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Visit us at https://atchainternational.com to learn how we can help. Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/⁠ - Twitter at ⁠https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1⁠ Follow Healthcare And Higher / Atcha International on: - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast - Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher - Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/atcha_international_consulting/ - Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/AtchaConsulting Join us again for another exciting episode of #HealthcareAndHigher Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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 its founding. Dr. Nazem has more than two decades of experience in the medical and healthcare sector, and remains an active member of the Department of Medicine faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine. Prior to Nomad Health, he served as a Resident Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital, National Field Manager for the 100,000 Lives Campaign, and was a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nazem earned his Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Learn more about Alexi at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep73-alexi-nazem/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/ Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Visit us at https://atchainternational.com to learn how we can help. Follow Healthcare And Higher: - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast - Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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 of experience in healthcare, academia, and industry. In addition to being a CMO, he continues to serve patients as a practicing neurologist and pain specialist at Mount Auburn Hospital. He is also a professor of neurology, neuroscience, and medicine at Western University, Virginia Tech, and Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Lakhan received his medical degree from Israel Institute of Technology and is board-certified in both neurology and pain medicine, with clinical training from Cleveland Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn more about Shaheen at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep72-shaheen-lakhan/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/ Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Visit us at https://atchainternational.com to learn how we can help. Follow Healthcare And Higher: - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast - Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher - Pinterest at https://pin.it/6VLCNk9 Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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 of experience in Executive Physician Leadership, developing processes and technology specific for Telemedicine. Prior to ViTelHealth, she served as the Associate Medical Director for WorkCare Inc. and Medical Director of Telehealth for KURA MD. Dr. Busse received her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a vocal advocate for the well-being of both physicians and patients and has been a featured expert and contributor for a variety of local, regional and national media publications. Learn more about Brittany at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep71-brittany-busse/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/ Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Visit us at https://atchainternational.com to learn how we can help. Follow Healthcare And Higher: - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast - Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher - Pinterest at https://pin.it/6VLCNk9 Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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 in 2008, Dr. Fengler moved to Nashville where he began his practice in the emergency department of St. Thomas Health System. He was also a founding physician and managing director of Physicians Urgent Care and a partner-owner of Middle Tennessee Emergency Partners physician group. Dr. Fengler received his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. He is also a frequent host of “The Better Care Podcast.”  Learn more about Brian at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep70-brian-fengler/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/ Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Visit us at https://atchainternational.com to learn how we can help. Follow Healthcare And Higher: - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast - Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher - Pinterest at https://pin.it/6VLCNk9 Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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 recognized expert in nursing worklife quality, having designed a questionnaire that has been used in 45 countries and translated into 10 languages. As the immediate past President of Resurrection University, she was responsible for tripling its size and yielded consecutive robust positive operating margins, all while maintaining excellent student and employee outcomes. Dr. Brooks received her PhD in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago, her Master’s in Nursing Administration from Northwestern University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Valparaiso University. Learn more about Beth at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep69-beth-brooks/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/ Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Visit us at https://atchainternational.com to learn how we can help. Follow Healthcare And Higher: - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast - Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher - Pinterest at https://pin.it/6VLCNk9 Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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 behavior change and technology consulting space developing and delivering business, operational and IT strategies to both private and public sector clients.  He began his career in digital health and behavior change while serving as a Congressional Science Fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Nickelson received his Doctor of Psychology and Masters of Science degrees from the Widener University School of Health Professions, and his Juris Doctorate from the Widener University Delaware School of Law.  More recently, he completed a Certification in Product Development from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Learn more about David at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep68-david-nickelson/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/ Follow Healthcare And Higher: - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast - Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher - Pinterest at https://pin.it/6VLCNk9 Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iqbalatcha1 - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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 value of pharmacists to drive improved health. Previously, she served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer for Kaiser Permanente’s national pharmacy program, where she led national strategies across all 8 US geographical regions. Dr. Gutierrez has also served as the Chief Pharmacy officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the second largest public health system in the United States. Dr. Gutierrez obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy. She is a California Healthcare Leadership Fellow and has completed the Executive Leadership program at Harvard University’s Business School. Learn more about Amy at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep67-amy-gutierrez/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/ Follow Healthcare And Higher: - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast - Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher - Pinterest at https://pin.it/6VLCNk9 Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iqbalatcha1 - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.