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Healthcare and Higher

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.
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76. Thomas Burke - President of Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital

Healthcare and HigherSep 22, 2023

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76. Thomas Burke - President of Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital

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 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/


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Sep 22, 202344:57
75. Joy Reese - Vice President of Emerging Pharmacy Channels at McKesson

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 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/


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

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Sep 08, 202301:03:48
74. Carolyn Ward - Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health

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 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/


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Aug 24, 202301:12:45
73. Alexi Nazem - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Nomad Health

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 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/
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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

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Aug 11, 202301:00:25
72. Shaheen Lakhan - Chief Medical Officer at Click Therapeutics

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 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/


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Jul 22, 202355:41
71. Brittany Busse - Co-Founder, President, and Chief Medical Officer at ViTel Health

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 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/


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Jul 06, 202301:02:55
70. Brian Fengler - Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at EvidenceCare

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 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/


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Jun 23, 202301:06:02
69. Beth Brooks - Clinical Advisor at Vivian Health

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 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/


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Jun 09, 202301:06:29
68. David Nickelson - Vertical Lead and Senior Client Partner of Health and Life Sciences at Celerity

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 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/


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Apr 21, 202301:05:54
67. Amy Gutierrez - Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UCHealth

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 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/

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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Mar 30, 202351:48
66. Mo Kharbat - Vice President of Industry Affairs at Clearway Health

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 Vice President of Pharmacy Services for SSM Health where he led teams focused on improving patient outcomes and population health.  He has over 20 years of experience in health-system pharmacy services, healthcare operations, supply chain logistics, and value-based care. Mo earned his Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the Jordan University of Science and Technology and his MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and won InBusiness Magazine’s “2022 Executive of the Year” award. Learn more about Mo at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep66-mo-kharbat/


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Feb 24, 202351:35
65. Lonnie Givens - Director, Global Medical Affairs Training and Development at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

65. Lonnie Givens - Director, Global Medical Affairs Training and Development at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Jan 27, 202359:28
64. Maria Sampalis - Founder of the Corporate Optometry Network
Jan 13, 202356:33
63. Christina Nickel - Director of Clinical Laboratory Services at Bryan Health

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 Laboratory Quality Manager. Prior to this, she served as Laboratory Director for Heartland Urgent Care and as a Medical Technologist for Exempla Healthcare, Lincoln Community Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Christina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from the University of Northern Colorado and her Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University. She earned her Medical Laboratory Scientist certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology and is also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality through the National Association for Healthcare Quality. Learn more about Christina at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep63-christina-nickel/


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

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Dec 02, 202201:09:26
62. Victor Vercammen - Vice President of Risk and Chief Compliance Officer at Giant Eagle Inc.

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. Vercammen joined Giant Eagle in 2018 as the Senior Director of Pharmacy Quality and Compliance. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs for GENCO and as a Director of Pharmacy Professional Services and Government Relations at SuperValu. Dr. Vercammen earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed the GSK Executive Management Program for Pharmacy Leaders at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He is a member of the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE) and is a Registered Pharmacist in 4 states. Learn more about Victor at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep62-victor-vercammen/ 


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Nov 18, 202201:08:30
61. Rehan Waheed - Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Quest Diagnostics
Oct 28, 202201:03:43
60. Stephanie Bradley - Director, Professional Practice for APPs at Northwestern Medicine

60. Stephanie Bradley - Director, Professional Practice for APPs at Northwestern Medicine

Oct 14, 202201:00:12
59. Carrie Hylton-Proffitt - Vice President of Clinical Operations at Encore Healthcare
Sep 30, 202255:41
58. Jonathan Baktari - Chief Executive Officer at E7 Health
Sep 08, 202201:08:36
57. Enza Giannini - Senior Director, Clinical Talent Acquisition at NorthShore University HealthSystem

57. Enza Giannini - Senior Director, Clinical Talent Acquisition at NorthShore University HealthSystem

Aug 26, 202258:55
56. Kevin Barton - Vice President, Product Strategy for Healthcare Intelligence & Analytics at Inmar Intelligence

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. Barton served as the Vice President of Business Development at Tabula Rasa Healthcare where he was responsible for sales and strategy within the health plan and payer space. He has held numerous roles at Walmart Health & Wellness as well including Director of Adherence and Patient Outcomes. Dr. Barton earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science along with his MBA at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He has held several leadership roles within the American Pharmacists Association and enjoys mentoring other pharmacists and pharmacy students. Learn more about Kevin at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep56-kevin-barton/ 


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.


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Aug 19, 202201:01:11
55. Veeral Vyas - Associate Director, Regional Population Health at Novartis
Aug 12, 202201:04:35
54. Angela Pointer - Director of Talent Acquisition at Sentara Healthcare
Aug 05, 202257:57
53. Allison Brewer Jones - Senior Project Manager, Specialty Healthcare Optometry at Walmart
Jul 15, 202256:34
52. Priti Patel - Vice President, Physician Practice Administration and Management at National Vision
Jul 08, 202251:15
51. Samir Benosman - Director of Healthcare Strategy and Analytics at Accenture

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 Syneos Health, where he led multiple engagements from proposal development to budgeting to execution in commercial strategy space. He also worked as a Management Consultant of Healthcare Strategy for Strategy&, a subsidiary of Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Dr. Benosman received his doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from the Higher National Veterinary School in Algeria and his PhD in cell and molecular biology from the Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg, France. He has published thought leadership papers regarding the future of healthcare and new business models, clinical care command centers, and blockchain in healthcare. Learn more about Samir at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep51-samir-benosman/ 


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

Jul 01, 202201:06:38
50. Cris Salinas - Global Head of MedTech Advisory and Innovation at Salesforce

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. Before joining Salesforce in 2020, Dr. Salinas was the Head of Marketing for Stryker’s Latin America region and was responsible for the go to market strategy for all business units and divisions operating across 9 countries. Dr. Salinas received his medical degree from Universidad Mexico Americana del Norte and is published in the Journal of Arthroplasty. He is a member of several industry and medical associations, including the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, the American College of Healthcare Executives, and the World Association Against Infection in Orthopedics and Trauma. Learn more about Cris at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep50-cris-salinas/ 


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Jun 17, 202201:04:03
49. Elle Markman - National Co-Director, Integrated Behavioral Health at OneMedical

49. Elle Markman - National Co-Director, Integrated Behavioral Health at OneMedical

Jun 10, 202256:14
48. Ibrahim Abu-Arqoub - Vice President, Retail Pharmacy Operations at Advocate Aurora Health

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, specialty pharmacy program, and compounding pharmacy division. Ibrahim has served in various leadership roles since he started at Advocate Aurora Health in 2014. Prior to becoming Vice-President, he served as a Manager of Tele-pharmacy for 3 years, and went on to become the Director of Specialty Pharmacy Operations in 2017. Ibrahim holds a pharmacy degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology and an MBA in healthcare management from West Texas A&M University. He is also a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist. Learn more about Ibrahim at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep48-ibrahim-abu-arqoub/ 


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Jun 03, 202254:38
47. Allison (Ali) Morin - Vice President of Nursing Informatics at symplr

47. Allison (Ali) Morin - Vice President of Nursing Informatics at symplr

May 26, 202259:20
46. Jay Nadas - Senior Director, Health and Wellness for Topco Associates LLC.

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 clinical operations and retail pharmacies with over 20 years of professional experience. Prior to Topco, he served as the Director of Product Development for Walgreens where he led their award-winning clinical program development team and launched programs including Medication Therapy Management and Point of Care Testing. Dr. Nadas earned his PharmD degree from Midwestern University where he is currently serving as the President of the Alumni Council. Outside of this, he spends his time teaching at a Hungarian school, advocating for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and spending time with his family of 8. Learn more about Jay at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep46-jay-nadas/ 


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May 20, 202256:33
45. Farhad Modarai - Senior Vice President of Product Management at Strive Health

45. Farhad Modarai - Senior Vice President of Product Management at Strive Health

May 13, 202201:01:48
44. Alan Spiro - President and Chief Medical Officer at Laguna Health

44. Alan Spiro - President and Chief Medical Officer at Laguna Health

May 06, 202249:11
43. Sam Meraj - Vice President, Clinical Quality and Safety at Ro

43. Sam Meraj - Vice President, Clinical Quality and Safety at Ro

Apr 29, 202254:15
42. Amy Berk - Director, Population Health - US Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft

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 Director of Care Management for Tufts Health Plan, Director for the UnitedHealth Group, Manager at Accenture, and Healthcare Consultant at IBM. Amy received her Master’s degree in Nursing from Emory University and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida. With 10 years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse in Cardiology, she is a dedicated, results oriented Healthcare Executive with a passion for bridging data, optimizing care delivery, and ushering clinical transformation. Learn more about Amy at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep42-amy-berk/ 


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Apr 22, 202239:25
41. Charissa Lee - Head of North America Professional Affairs at Johnson & Johnson Vision

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 the Director of Education. Prior to this, she owned and operated a private practice in Irvine, California, spoke to doctors across the country as a Professional Affairs Consultant, and served as the Program Director at the Johnson & Johnson Institute. Dr. Lee is a graduate of State University New York College of Optometry and recently completed her MBA from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business. She is also a proud member of the AOA and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Learn more about Charissa at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep41-charissa-lee/


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Apr 15, 202257:19
40. Mary Lee Conicella - Chief Dental Officer at Aetna, a CVS Health Company

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 though integration. Dr. Conicella joined Aetna in 1997 and has been involved with several programs including Aetna's Dental-Medical Integration program where she has published numerous abstracts and articles related to the impact dental care has on overall health. She is a member of Aetna’s Clinical Executive Leadership Council and CVS/Aetna Enterprise-Wide Opioid Task Force, implementing innovative clinical initiatives that impact the opioid crisis. Dr. Conicella received her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (D.D.S) degree from Temple University’s School of Dentistry and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Prior to joining Aetna, she practiced general dentistry for over 15 years and spent many years on the clinical faculty at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Learn more about Mary Lee at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep40-mary-lee-conicella/


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Apr 08, 202252:05
39. Hannah Hartung - Vice President, Clinical Services at Magellan Health

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 utilization management and operational transformation with a focus on clinical accuracy, efficiency, and provider experience. Dr. Hartung joined Magellan Health in 2016 and has served at different levels including Director of Product Innovation and Manager of Clinical Care Services. Before this, she practiced as a physical therapist with clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, pediatric and geriatric populations at Allina Health and for Minnesota Masonic Home. Dr. Hartung earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Northern Michigan University. She is passionate about the role of clinicians as future healthcare leaders and enjoys speaking to students about healthcare opportunities that exist beyond clinical practice. Learn more about Hannah at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep39-hannah-hartung/ 


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Apr 01, 202256:49
38. Lu De Souza - Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Cerner Corporation

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 joined Cerner in 2011 and has held various leadership roles including Physician Executive, Senior Director, and Chief Medical Informatics Officer. Prior to this, she served as a Pediatric Emergency Physician at both Brandon Regional Hospital and Lakeland Regional Medical Center as well as Director of Pediatric Emergency for TeamHealth. Lu received her Doctorate degree in Medicine from Wright State University and is a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association. She is passionate about advancing healthcare information systems and applying learnings from different healthcare systems around the globe. Learn more about Lu at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep38-lu-de-souza/ 


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Mar 25, 202201:18:28
37. Mark Kaufman - Founder and Executive Chairman at Athletico Physical Therapy

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 company employs over 8000 clinical and administrative staff. In addition to his ongoing role at Athletico, he serves on the Board of Directors for several organizations including Excel Rehabilitation Services, Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. Mark received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training and Physical Education from the University of Iowa, and his Masters of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences from the University of Arizona. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. Learn more about Mark at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep37-mark-kaufman/


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Mar 18, 202201:00:18
36. Richard Hom - National Optometric Director at Anthem Inc.

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 joined Anthem in 2012. Prior to this, he served as a Primary Care Optometry Consultant at San Mateo Medical Center, an Oracle Strategic Account Manager at SGI, and a Lt. Colonel for the United States Army. Outside of his professional roles, he serves as a Trustee for the California Optometric Association and an Adjunct Professor at both Western University of Health Sciences and the New England College of Optometry. Dr. Hom received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkely, a Ph.D. in Biomedicine from Salus University, and his Masters in Public Administration from San Francisco State University. He is a critical component of the leadership team that helps to advance business and strategic planning for equitable, compassionate, and effective health care outcomes. Learn more about Dr. Hom at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep36-richard-hom/


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Mar 11, 202255:33
35. Sarah Sorum - Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin

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 joined PSW in 2007 and has performed in various roles including Vice President of Educational Affairs and Senior Vice-President of Professional Services. Prior to this, she served as a Consultant Pharmacist for Iowa City Hospice and Patient Care Services Coordinator at Aim Healthcare. Dr. Sorum received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency with emphasis in Community Care through the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. She is a catalyst for connection and the first woman to ever serve in her present role. She is also a proud member of both the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations and the  American Society of Association Executives. Learn more about Dr. Sorum at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep35-sarah-sorum/


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Mar 04, 202253:56
34. Syed Sumair Akhtar - Chief Clinical Officer at Livio Health

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 of Stella Health, the parent company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Dr. Akhtar joined Livio Health in March of 2021. Prior to this, he was the Chief Medical Officer for Caremore Health, where he oversaw mobile and health network markets that served Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and home-based care across 14 states. He has held various leadership roles throughout his career including as a Staff VP at Anthem and medical director for Iora Health. Dr. Akhtar is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He also holds a Master’s degree in health care delivery science from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Learn more about Dr. Akhtar at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep34-syed-sumair-akhtar/ 


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Feb 24, 202201:13:57
33. Zsuzsanna Devecseri - Vice President & Head of Global Oncology Medical Affairs at Sanofi

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 several prominent positions within the organization including Senior Director, Global Medical Lead of Pompe Disease and Director of Medical Affairs, Strategic Planning and Operations. Prior to joining Sanofi, she served as the Director of Client Services for ABN AMRO Life and Pension Insurance Company. Dr. Devecseri earned her medical degree from Semmelweis University and her MBA from Corvinus University of Budapest. She has also gone on to earn 4 certifications, including a Certificate in Health Economics and Outcomes Research from the University of Washington. Learn more about Dr. Devecseri at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep33-zsuzsanna-devecseri/


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Feb 18, 202201:01:01
32. Pratil Lal - Senior Director, Medical and Professional Affairs at Warby Parker

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 care. Before joining Warby Parker, Dr. Lal was a Director of Health & Wellness for Walmart where he was responsible for optometric relations, operations management, business development, professional education, and clinical training. He also lived and worked in Canada having served as the Chair for both Doctor Mentorship and Customer Experience Development for IRIS The Visual Group. Dr. Lal holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from Queen’s University. He is passionate about leadership development, doctor experience and is always looking for innovative ways to improve the quality, affordability and access to eyecare. Learn more about Dr. Lal at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep32-pratil-lal/


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Feb 11, 202248:27
31. Benjamin Chudner - Chief Medical Officer at AEG Vision

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 Vision, Dr. Chudner served as the Senior Clinical Director for Luxottica where he was responsible for Optometrist Engagement at over 2300 locations throughout North America. He has consulted for several pharmaceutical companies and contact lens manufacturers throughout his career and was responsible for the design and delivery of professional strategy, learning, and development at Bausch and Lomb. Dr. Chudner holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He has delivered hundreds of lectures at regional, national and international optometric meetings, focusing his efforts on practice management and contact lens education. Learn more about Dr. Chudner today at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep31-benjamin-chudner/


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Feb 04, 202258:13
30. Munish Sharma - Chief of Optometry at Kaiser Permanente

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 Optometry programs at 6 sites within the San Bernardino County. Dr. Sharma holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry, an MBA from the University of California at Irvine, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Before immigrating to the United States, he earned his M.B.B.S from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. Dr. Sharma is both a life-long learner and teacher. He has been an Assistant Professor at Western University of Health Sciences and has completed 3 fellowships in the United States, 2 in pediatric ophthalmology and 1 in Cornea and Refractive Surgery. Connect with Dr. Sharma today at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunik/ and https://drmsharma.com 


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Jan 21, 202250:42
29. DeLon Canterbury - Chief Executive Officer of GeriatRx Inc.

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. Canterbury has appeared on numerous podcasts, radio shows, and local news programs to educate patients and empower healthcare professionals to fix our broken healthcare system. Prior to launching his company, he served as a Pharmacy Supervisor for the Specialty Division at Walgreens. Dr. Canterbury holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Emory University. He is also a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. Connect with Dr. Canterbury today at https://www.linkedin.com/in/geriatrx/


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Jan 13, 202201:00:09
28. Ed Cohen - Executive Vice President, Pharmacy Advocacy at MJH Life Sciences

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 patient care services. Prior to this, Dr. Cohen served as the Senior Director of Clinical Solutions for Walgreens and as the Director of Pharmacy Operations for Safeway Corporation. In addition to his corporate experiences, he has held several faculty positions and earned numerous professional certifications and industry awards. Dr. Cohen has also made major contributions to the content direction of Pharmacy Times magazine as a member of its Editorial Board. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Connect with Dr. Cohen today at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-cohen-pharmd-fapha-9385016/


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27. Deepak Patel - Senior Director, Healthcare Strategy & Innovation at Novo Nordisk

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 experiences in healthcare ranging from managed care and market access to medical affairs within the pharmaceutical industry. Over the past 6 years at his current company, he has served as the Director of Population Health and as the Managed Market Medical Liaison of National Accounts. Prior to this, Dr. Patel was a Senior Clinical Account Executive at Express Scripts and an Analytics Consultant for CVS Health. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from University of Illinois at Urbana. Starting in January, he will take on a new role as Director of Medical Affairs for Diabetes where he will lead the Diabetes Field team across the northeast. Connect with Dr. Patel today at https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-patel-bb269315/


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Dec 24, 202148:57