Dr. Benjamin J. Pieters, Pediatric Anesthesiologist and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations at Children’s Mercy Kansas City

In this episode, Nilesh Desai, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Baptist Health System, discusses how his team launched a cutting-edge 102,000-square-foot central pharmacy services center, designed to improve access and efficiency across the system. He also shares insights on technology adoption, addressing drug shortages, and developing the next generation of pharmacy leaders.

This episode features Dr. Benjamin J. Pieters, Pediatric Anesthesiologist and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, discussing major trends in anesthesiology, including workforce shortages, private equity involvement, and evolving employment models. He shares how his team is leveraging data, evidence-based care, and leadership development to shape the future of pediatric anesthesia and healthcare delivery.

In this episode, Dr. Zachary Dietch, transplant surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, shares the remarkable case of a liver retransplant for a patient with a recent cancer history, made possible through innovative tools like organ perfusion and bypass techniques. He also discusses how Northwestern is helping to redefine transplant eligibility for cancer patients through data-driven, patient-centered decisions.

In this episode, Marc Elia, Chairperson of the Board at Invivyd, discusses his personal experience with COVID-19 and long COVID, the company’s unique monoclonal antibody platform, and how Invivyd is working to address persistent gaps in infectious disease prevention and care. He also highlights the importance of patient voices in regulatory processes and the future of scalable, accessible monoclonal antibody therapies.This episode is sponsored by Invivyd.

This episode features Phill Wood, Chief Information Officer of Cape Fear Valley Health System, discussing how IT investments like Workday are enabling strategic growth, improving employee engagement, and supporting future acquisitions. He also shares insights on culture alignment, system integration, and the value of strong governance in scaling operations.This episode is sponsored by Workday.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Joy White, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. White shares how her team has reduced contract labor, launched an inclusion-focused campaign, and leveraged social media to attract and retain top talent while navigating rising care demands and shrinking reimbursement.

In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Cohen, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Operating Officer at Hartford HealthCare, shares insights into the health system’s journey toward clinical integration, its commitment to patient safety, and the groundbreaking launch of HHC 24/7 virtual care. He also discusses Hartford HealthCare’s ambitious 2035 plan to become the nation’s most people-centric health system.

In this episode, Mike Slubowski, President and CEO of Trinity Health, shares personal insights and leadership lessons that have shaped his approach to healthcare. He discusses the power of mission-driven leadership, the importance of surrounding yourself with strong teams, and the bold moves Trinity Health has made to transform care delivery.

In this episode, Régine Villain of Ochsner Health, Tom Lubotsky of Allina Health, and Steve Liou of Clarium discuss how health systems are transforming supply chains to improve reliability, responsiveness, and sustainability. From vertically integrated manufacturing to technology-driven data sharing, these leaders share strategies for building proactive, resilient supply ecosystems.This episode is sponsored by Clarium.

This episode features Dave Lamar, Chief Growth Officer at MediQuant, discussing how healthcare organizations can use data-driven onboarding and standardized retention strategies to reduce costs, ensure compliance, and improve the patient experience during system transitions. He also shares insights on avoiding common pitfalls and why choosing the right partners matters.This episode is sponsored by MediQuant.