Healthcare Executive Podcast
Episodes
A Conversation With Jack Lynch III: Celebrating a Career in Healthcare Leadership
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with Jack Lynch III, retired president/CEO of Main Line Health. He discusses the importance of community, inno...
From Clinician to Executive and Beyond
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Kwo, MD, shares the unique skills clinicians bring to healthcare leadership. Plus, learn more from her about digital health innovations and how to...
What’s Next for Healthcare Leaders
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Warner Thomas, FACHE, president/CEO of Sutter Health, shares invaluable insights on navigating the future of healthcare and how to lead effectively am...
The Algorithmic Executive: Governing AI to Deliver Digital Simplicity in Healthcare
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore how Genentech, a leader in digital biopharma, moves beyond AI hype to solve the healthcare systems most complex challenges. Xing...
The Importance of Cohort Learning in Healthcare Leadership
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guests will share how healthcare leaders can benefit their careers through professional development and shared experiences.
Scenes From the Future: Emerging Healthcare Trends
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, renowned futurist Amy Webb, CEO of Future Today Strategy Group, outlines key trends that healthcare leaders must prepare for, includi...
Genfluence: How to Lead a Multigenerational Workforce
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Bartholomew, FACHE, ACHE's senior vice president of Learning, speaks with Katherine Meese, PhD, and Dan Collard about the concept of “genfluen...
Partnering to Protect Public Health During Respiratory Season
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Grenier joins the ACHE podcast to discuss the respiratory virus landscape in the US. Thomas will speak about how HCP organizations can partner ...
Beyond the Buzzwords - Practical AI for Healthcare Organizations
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence in healthcare often makes headlines for clinical breakthroughs, but the real opportunities may lie in everyday operations. In ...
Move Fast and Fix Things
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership strategist and bestselling author Anne Morriss shares practical approaches to enhancing leadership effectiveness and fostering impactful wo...
Advancing Early Detection with Human-Centered Innovation
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Technology alone doesn’t change outcomes — people do. This podcast will emphasize the leadership traits that bring humanity and the human element ...
Building a Rural Health Network in Challenging Times
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Albert Wright Jr., FACHE, president/CEO, WVU Medicine, outlines actionable strategies for healthcare leaders to enhance service delivery and patient c...
Leading Through Disruption — How Policy Changes and AI are Reshaping Healthcare Operations
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Solutions for health system leaders facing unprecedented convergence of disruption — rapid policy changes, shifting reimbursement models, and contin...
Strategic Margins: Transforming Healthcare Operations in Challenging Times
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how healthcare leaders can transform their real estate from a cost center into a strategic asset. Carey Sealy, with JLL, shares data-driven s...
Building a Robust Foundation for Effective Leadership
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pierre Monice, FACHE, and Baljeet S. Sangha, FACHE, discuss how emerging leaders can nurture relationships and collaboration. Discove...
Is Your Hospital Ready for AI?
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join healthcare technology experts Richard Greenhill, DHA, FACHE, and Edward O'Connor, who share insights on successfully implementing AI in hospital ...
What Makes an Ethical Healthcare Leader?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn from our ethics experts Jason Lesandrini, PhD, FACHE, and Susan Reeves, EdD, RN, on how leaders can foster trust and integrity within their team...
Beyond Diagnostics: The Executive Case for Lab Collaborations
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Quest Diagnostics Senior Vice President/Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Yuri Fesko, will explore how lab partnerships can help healthcare ...
Strategic Collaborations in Population Health and Advancing Value Based Care
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a compelling conversation as we explore how healthcare leaders are leveraging strategic partnerships to drive population health and advanc...
From Feedback to Future: Elevating the Patient Experience
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ty Allen, President of Patient Experience Solutions at RLDatix, shares how a personal healthcare journey inspired him to transform patient feedback in...
Perceptions and Applications of AI in Healthcare
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful episode featuring Dr. Brian Miller, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Intuitive, as he explores the...
Navigating Healthcare Leadership in Uncertain Times
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this insightful conversation with Matt Heywood, president/CEO, Aspirus Health, as we delve into the evolving landscape of healthcare leade...
Investing in Workforce Wellness
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the ways healthcare leaders can make clinician well-being a priority to combat burnout and enhance patient care. Hear from Fayola Edwards-Ojeb...
Funding Healthcare to Improve Outcomes
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the dynamic relationship between healthcare funding and patient outcomes. Cheryl Pegus, MD, and Mark McClellan, MD, PhD, share insights on inn...
Inspiring Healthcare Leadership: A Conversation With James Skogsbergh, FACHE
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the career of James Skogsbergh, FACHE, recipient of ACHE's 2025 Gold Medal Award. Discover how a commitment to the healthcare fi...
Healthcare is a Calling: A Conversation With Michele K. Sutton, FACHE
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore and find inspiration in the unique career path of Michele K. Sutton, FACHE, president/CEO, North Oaks Health System, Hammond, La., and ACHE's ...
Future Tech Trends—Disruption, Data and All Things AI
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, future trends expert, Paul Zikopoulos, discusses the dual nature of AI in healthcare: its vast potential and the inherent challenges....
Reimagining the Status Quo
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ozan Varol, JD, rocket scientist turned professor and No. 1 bestselling author, shares practical techniques for leaders looking to unleash their creat...
Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the transformative journey of Michael Sorrell, EdD, a leader who has redefined success through empathy and a community-driven approach. Hear ...
Telling Your Leadership Story
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious leadership expert Ginny Clarke shares her unique career journey and how her experiences shaped her inclusive leadership style. Learn how to ...
The State of Healthcare From a Financial and Strategic Perspective
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Goldstein, managing director, Kaufman Hall, explores financial trends in healthcare, how hospitals can consider bond ratings as part of their fin...
Fostering a Culture of Innovation
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Houston Methodist leaders Tesha Montgomery, RN, FACHE, and Michelle Stansbury, share their insights on how innovative healthcare organizations can imp...
Mid-Career Mastery: Finding Joy and Impact
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Antwan Williams, Orlando Health, and Alex Maiersperger, SAS share their wisdom as seasoned healthcare leaders who have successfully navigated their mi...
The Future of Work in Healthcare: 2025 and Beyond
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Miscovich, Executive Managing Director/Global Future of Work Leader, JLL, discusses the future of work in healthcare in 2025 and beyond.
Empowering Women in Healthcare: Leadership and Insights
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Long, COO, and Rachel Thompson, MD, CMO, Core Clinical Partners, discuss their career journeys, the future of healthcare leadership for women ...
How to Find and Cultivate Your Unique Leadership Voice
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Fayola Edwards-Ojeba, MD, founder/CEO , RechargedMD, speaks with Penny Johnson, president/CEO, Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Wor...
Using Technology To Solve Healthcare Operational Challenges
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mohan Giridharadas, founder/CEO, LeanTaaS , discusses how AI can solve healthcare operational challenges, as well the importance of change management ...
The Evolution of Lab Partnerships
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lukas, senior vice president, health systems, Quest Diagnostics, shares his expertise on strategic lab partnerships with hospitals and health ...
Health Equity Across the Country
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing Healthcare Disparities and Inequities.
A Conversation With Ashley R. Vertuno, FACHE, the 2024 Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley R. Vertuno, FACHE, CEO, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital, West Palm Beach, Fla., discusses her healthcare leadership background, the role mentors...
The Most Important Job You Have as a Leader
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in company culture can directly contribute to an organization’s success. Learn more from Warner Thomas, FACHE, president/CEO, Sutter Healt...
Innovations in Healthcare Delivery and Access to Care
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Myriam J. Curet, MD, executive vice president/CMO, Intuitive, discusses enhancing patient care including advances in healthcare equity.
Healthcare Quality and Safety: A Conversation With Robert Otto Valdez, PhD
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Otto Valdez, PhD, director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, shares the organization’...
Enhancing Efficiency and Quality in Healthcare
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Jeff Surges, CEO of healthcare technology company RLDatix, leverages his decades of experience managing health technology com...
A Conversation With William P. Santulli, FACHE, ACHE's 2024–2025 Chair
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation in a Tumultuous World
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about how your organization can have an ongoing innovative culture from producer and filmmaker Mick Ebeling, founder/CEO, Not Impossible La...
Maximizing Your Leadership Success
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carla Harris, senior client advisor, Morgan Stanley, shares how healthcare leaders can show agility and authenticity as they adapt to changes in the w...
Healthcare Quality and AI
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can healthcare providers balance the benefits of artificial intelligence while ensuring quality care? Richard G. Greenhill, DHA, FACHE, CPHQ, prog...
Leadership, Culture and the New Principles of Influence
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does the emotion of regret inform how you lead? Daniel H. Pink, expert on innovation, competition and the changing world of work/New York Times be...
The Caring in Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, join Abraham Verghese, MD, as he shares insights into his early career journey and the evolution of healthcare. He will descr...
Executive Engagement and the Importance of Communication in Healthcare Leadership
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you improve as a healthcare leader and why is executive engagement and effective communication so important? Dr. David Schreiner discusses exec...
What It Will Take to Transform Healthcare
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Pegus, MD, managing director, Morgan Health Ventures, and Marc Harrison, MD, co-founder/CEO, Health Assurance Transformation Corporation, share...
IT Workplace Modernization and Better Outcomes
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does workplace modernization mean for hospitals and clinicians? Scott Gaydos, Vice President of Product, Optum, shares how automation can make an...
How AI Can Help Transform Hospital Operations
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence can have an impact on patient access, the workforce and financial resources of a hospital. Sanjeev Agrawal, president/COO of L...
The Future of Patient Care and the Economic Value of Robotic-Assisted Surgery
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a fundamental change in providing minimally invasive care to patients. Learn more about the value of robotic technology from Gary S. Guthart,...
How AI/Automation Can Address Workforce Challenges
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can automation support the work of employees at healthcare organizations? Learn more about the future of automation from James E. Davis, chairman,...
The Foundations of Trust
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about trust in leadership and the research behind workforce engagement trends from Katherine Meese, PhD, assistant professor, Department of...
Creating a Best-in-Class Workplace Culture
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Condella, executive vice president of human resources at Exact Sciences, shares what creating a best-in-class workplace culture means for the cu...
Leadership for Cost-Saving, Climate-Smart and Quality Healthcare
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Attila Hertelendy, PhD, associate professor, Florida International University/adjunct associate professor, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia U...
A Conversation With Delvecchio S. Finley, FACHE, ACHE’s 2023–2024 Chair
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Delvecchio S. Finley, FACHE, president, Atrium Health Navicent, Macon, Ga., and ACHE’s Chair, share his career journey, give advice for emergin...
Leading With Your Upper Brain
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does upper-brain and lower-brain thinking affect your team’s performance outcomes? Learn more from Michael Frisina, PhD, who used neuroscience r...
Preparing Diverse Healthcare Leaders
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program from 2022 scholars Sanjit Sodhi, COO at Kaiser Permanente in Vacaville, California, and Do...
The Ripple Effect of Authentic Leadership
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can healthcare leaders create a ripple effect of authentic leadership to create healthy, happy and successful organizations? Find out from Ben Nem...
Scenes from the Future of Healthcare
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What might healthcare look like in the next 10 to 20 years? And how does a healthcare leader balance immediate priorities with planning for the future...
Driving ‘Positive Disruption’ in Healthcare
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Vin Gupta, MD, senior principal scientist and chief medical officer, New Health Initiatives at Amazon, discuss how revolutionary digital health t...
Expanding Opportunities for Healthcare CEOs
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What will CEOs of healthcare organizations need to be successful leaders going forward? Find out from Steve Klasko, MD, executive in residence at Gene...
Gun Violence is a Public Health Emergency
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about how healthcare leaders can make gun violence prevention a priority in their organizations from Chethan Sathya, MD, a pediatric general and...
Making Impactful Decisions in Healthcare
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joanne M. Conroy, MD, president/CEO, Dartmouth Health, offers advice to help healthcare leaders guide their organizations through the unprecedented ch...
Shaping the Future of Nursing
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about how organizations can consistently replenish their workforce and create a care delivery model that benefits both patients and nurses with K...
Leadership for Intense Times
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are agility and responsiveness more important attributes than ever for today’s healthcare leaders? Find out with Jill Case-Wirth, RN, senior vic...
Preparing for ACHE’s Board of Governors Exam
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Dawn Zell-Wright, JD, FACHE, system vice president of H-R Operations of CHRISTUS Health and a virtual ACHE Board of Governors faculty member...
Healthcare for the Aging Population
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Johnson, CEO of Landmark Health, joins us to discuss caring for our aging population, particularly trends in how seniors are accessing care, how...
Leading the Next Generation
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John W. Bluford III, LFACHE, founder/CEO, Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute, and ACHE’s 2022 President’s Award winner, talks about helping u...
Diversity in Leadership
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Anthony “Tony” Armada, FACHE, executive vice president and chief transformation officer, Generations Healthcare Network, Illinois, and 2022-2...
Leading with Curiosity
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is curiosity such a critical part of leadership? Find out with Nikkia Reveillac, director of Consumer Insights at Netflix, who explains why being ...
Transforming the Workplace
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about the future of work and how healthcare leaders can create a more human workplace from Melissa Swift, U.S. transformation leader at Mercer. M...
Where AI is Working in Healthcare Today
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julius Bogdan, vice president and general manager of the Digital Health Advisory team for North America at the Healthcare Information and Managem...
Revitalizing Your Quality Improvement Strategies
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Richard G. Greenhill, DHA, FACHE, CPHQ, an internationally recognized expert in healthcare quality, discuss why quality is the most important asp...
Taking a Seat (on a Board) to Advance Your Career
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Board experience can add greatly to a healthcare executive’s career journey. Jena Abernathy, Sector Lead, Healthcare Board Services for Korn Ferry, ...
The Data of Discrimination: Addressing Healthcare Inequities
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join David Williams, PhD, Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Harvard University for a look at the evidence connecting discriminati...
From the C-Suite: An Executive’s Role in Health Equity
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Odette Bolano, FACHE, President/CEO of St. Alphonsus Health System in Boise, discuss the how C-Suite and board executives can drive better, more ...
Leading for Safety: A President’s Perspective
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole Thomas, FACHE, President, Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville Fla. for a compelling conversation on safety culture and how senior leaders...
Cybersecurity: Staying Ahead of the Curve
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rachel Wilson shares insights into cybersecurity trends from her experience at Morgan Stanley and the National Security Agency. Learn...
The Future of the U.S. Healthcare System
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ashish Jha, MD, MHA, one of the most sought-after COVID-19 experts, shares insights into the impacts of COVID-19 on our country’s heath—and health...
Reigniting Employee Engagement
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Industry expert and ACHE author Thomas A. Atchison, EdD, President, Atchison Consulting, discusses one of the most pressing issues facing healthcare l...
Leadership and A Quantum Life
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hakeem M. Oluseyi, PhD, shares how he overcame difficult circumstances growing up to pursue his love of science and space and become ...
Enhanced Physician Engagement
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carson Dye, FACHE, president and CEO of Exceptional Leadership, LLC, just released a new, two-volume book, “Enhanced Physician Engagement.” He dis...
The New Challenges of Early-Career Healthcare Leaders
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the latest challenges and opportunities for early careerists from two experts who literally wrote the book! Laurie K. Baedke, FACHE, Director, He...
Health Equity: Where Do We Go From Here?
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole M. Cooper, DrPH, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs at UnitedHealth Group joins our podcast to discuss health equity from the payor’s p...
Meeting the "Twindemic" Challenge with Strategic Leadership
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Experts are predicting a "twindemic" of the approaching flu season and a spike in COVID-19 cases. Michael A. Slubowski, FACHE, FACMPE, President/CEO, ...
Effective Experiential Learning: Health System Simulation
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How would you run your own hospital? John S. Winkleman, faculty member at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, discusses the innovativ...
Insights From the C-suite: Workplace Changes and Challenges
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
J. Manuel Ocasio, FACHE, Chief Human Resources Officer of Luminis Health in Annapolis, Md., discusses what’s driving change and innovation in the he...
Driving Culture from the Top
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Owen Plietz, FACHE, Regional President, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, and 2021 Chair of the ACHE Board of Governors, joins our host to...
Addressing Institutional Racism in Healthcare Organizations
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Wyatt, MD, and Laura Botwinick are co-authors of “Achieving Health Equity: A Guide for Health Care Organizations,” a framework to achieve heal...
The Importance of Triad Leadership
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Nurses Day, we welcome Sally Hurt-Deitch, RN, FACHE, CEO, Mid-South Group—Memphis Market and Saint Francis Hospital, Tene...
Healthcare’s 3Rs: Relief, Recovery and Rebuilding
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Pollack, President and CEO of the American Hospital Association, discusses the “3Rs” of COVID-19 (relief, recovery and rebuilding), the White...
The Health of the Healthcare Economy
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a riveting new episode, Paul Keckley, Managing Editor of The Keckley Report, joins the podcast for a frank conversation about the impact of COVID-1...
The Healthcare Workforce of the Future
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ghazala Sharieff, MD, FACHE, Chief Medical Officer, Acute Care, Clinical Excellence and Experience at Scripps Health, discusses how COVID-19 has impac...
Why Innovation Matters
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keller Rinaudo, CEO and founder of Zipline, joins us to discuss how his drones are delivering life-saving medicines and medical supplies on-demand in ...
2020 in Review: 5 Lessons for a Healthier Future
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit some our most engaging conversations from 2020. Gain insight on the strategies, solutions and qualities that helped ACHE leaders across the co...