Austin Jones, CPA, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NKC Health

In this episode, Jeffrey Marshall, MD, Chief of Cardiology at the Northside Hospital Heart Institute, joins the podcast to reflect on defining moments throughout his career and the evolution of cardiology at Northside. He also shares how his role has changed over time and offers his perspective on the growing attention surrounding artificial intelligence, including why he believes AI may be overhyped by the media.

In this episode, Thomasina Wilkins, Chief Revenue Officer at Sinai Chicago, joins the podcast to discuss mission-driven care and the importance of improving the patient experience. She also shares insights on strategies for excellence in care and how organizations can strengthen their approach to delivering high-quality patient-centered services.

In this episode, Austin Jones, CPA, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NKC Health, joins the podcast to discuss balancing investment in physicians with the financial priorities of a healthcare organization. He also shares insights on pharmacy benefit management and strategies for managing demand in today’s healthcare environment.

In this episode, Brooke A. Schweitzer, DMSc, MSPA, PA-C, FACHE, Chief Advanced Practice Officer at UChicago Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss creating a framework that strengthens organizational culture and improves the patient experience. She also shares insights on using transparent data through individualized scorecards and the power of peer influence to drive engagement and meaningful change.

In this episode, Jon Alford, CFO of UW Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs at the University of Washington, joins the podcast to discuss “Project Refuel” and the importance of customization in healthcare operations. He also shares insights on driving sustainability and developing strategies that support long-term organizational goals.

In this episode, Stacey A. Rizza, MD, Medical Director for Global Commercial Solutions at Mayo Clinic International, joins the podcast to discuss how technology has transformed medicine and enabled faster, more accurate diagnoses. She also shares insights on the importance of global health collaborations and how partnerships can help advance healthcare delivery worldwide.

In this episode, Dan Shields, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Medicine, Ochsner Health, discusses scaling digital medicine, using AI responsibly, redesigning primary care and combining people and technology to improve access, outcomes and clinician efficiency.

In this episode, Leigh Steinberg discusses athlete representation, physician empowerment, brain health, the changing business of college sports and the importance of resilience, values and listening in leadership.

In this episode, Jeff Feldgoise, Co-founder & CEO, Revealed, discusses using AI and healthcare intelligence to improve go-to-market efficiency, prioritize high-value opportunities and help companies sell more effectively into healthcare organizations.

In this episode, Emily C. Jakacki, President of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, discusses leading a smooth leadership transition, maintaining top decile quality scores, and focusing on patient safety, equity, and efficiency. She also shares priorities for 2026, including managing emergency department throughput, leveraging data for informed decision making, and expanding ambulatory, diagnostic, and surgical services to meet community needs.