In this episode of Health Conscious, we’re joined by Travis Laird, Chief Operating Officer for Hospital Planning and Operations at Dell Medical School. With nearly two decades of leadership experience, including senior roles at Cleveland Clinic and the launch of Cleveland Clinic London, Travis brings a global perspective to hospital operations, strategic growth, and innovation. He shares lessons learned from working across the U.S., U.K., Canada, MENA, and Asia Pacific, along with valuable advic...
May 09, 2025•42 min•Ep. 34
In this episode of The Health Conscious Podcast, we sit down with Andrew H. Martin, President of US Vaccines at Pfizer, to explore the future of vaccines, public health strategy, and pharmaceutical innovation. Andrew shares insights from his extensive career spanning global healthcare markets, his leadership philosophy, and how Pfizer is tackling challenges like vaccine hesitancy and emerging infectious diseases. Tune in to gain a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s leading pharmace...
Mar 20, 2025•41 min•Ep. 33
In this episode of The Health Conscious Podcast, we sit down with Renee Botelho, MHA, a healthcare leader with extensive experience across world-renowned institutions like Mayo Clinic, NewYork-Presbyterian, Cleveland Clinic, and Cleveland Clinic London. Now at Dell Medical School at UT Austin, Renee shares her expertise in program startups, strategy, and healthcare transformation. Tune in as she discusses the challenges and opportunities in launching innovative programs, optimizing health system...
Feb 18, 2025•43 min•Ep. 32
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Akifa Khattak, Esq., MHA, MS Biotech, as she shares her journey navigating the intersection of healthcare law, administration, and biotechnology. In this episode, Akifa dives into her unique experiences as a healthcare leader, offering valuable insights on driving innovation, improving systems, and shaping the future of healthcare. Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with inspiration and practical takeaways for aspiring healthcare professionals!...
Jan 22, 2025•34 min•Ep. 31
In this episode of Health Conscious, we sit down with Curtis Skolnick, a healthcare strategy and real estate expert with over 30 years of experience. Join us as we explore how real estate planning and facility design shape the future of healthcare delivery and impact communities.
Dec 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 30
In this episode of the Health Conscious Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Kraynak, System Associate Administrator at Hospital Sisters Health System and a passionate advocate for advancing rural healthcare. Rachel shares her inspiring career journey, insights from her MHA experience, and the unique challenges and opportunities she has encountered in rural healthcare leadership. Join us as we explore her vision for the future of rural healthcare and the strategies she believes will drive meaningful...
Nov 22, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Physician burnout is an important issue impacting healthcare across the country. Join us as we hear from Habib Sabbagh, the Physician Wellness Program Manager at a large West Coast academic medical center! Hear his insights on the magnitude of this issue, how organizations can go about tackling it, and some resources to get started.
Jun 14, 2024•30 min•Ep. 29
Growing through organizations can be a difficult challenge for many emerging healthcare leaders. Join us as we speak with Christian Tadje, the Regional Vice President at Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, a former Regional Business Director with ChenMed, and a previous Health Conscious Podcast Host! Hear about his outlook on strategy in both career growth and in successful healthcare organizations -including important career transitions.
Feb 02, 2024•51 min•Ep. 28
At the end of the day, healthcare workers are aiming to benefit the patients. Join us as we speak with Joydeep Ganguly of Gilead Sciences about the vision behind Gilead’s success, and how they are hoping to invest in future healthcare leaders to continue solving those pressing healthcare issues. With a special feature from HSA’s Jacky Aung, they discuss the rationale and value behind their partnership with Gilead in the Fourth Annual Sloan Program in Health Administration Case Competition....
Jan 09, 2024•28 min•Ep. 27
With the ever-changing healthcare landscape, Walmart is taking the initiative to create positive change in people's lives. Join David and Daniel as we have an insightful conversation with Dr. John Wigneswaran, Chief Medical Officer at Walmart Health & Wellness.
Oct 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 26
Administrative Fellowships can be an amazing opportunity for future healthcare leaders to gain first-hand experiences while learning about the field. Join us as we dive into an insightful conversation with Colleen Griffin, who is currently in her fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Jacob Scroggins, who just completed his fellowship with Cleveland Clinic, and Kyle Asay who completed his fellowship with Stanford Medicine in 2020.
Aug 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 25
Kyle and Adam both work for the Head and Neck Institute at Cleveland Clinic. They both join for today's episode to discuss their passion for healthcare, redefining mentorship, and key trends happening in the healthcare industry!
Apr 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 24
Josh Dumas'20 is a Sloan alumni and is currently a Center Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region at ChenMed. Josh shares his personal and career journey in healthcare throughout the early stages of his career. Additionally, he provides a great synopsis of what value-based care is and what model contracts look like. This is a great episode for young leaders as we begin navigating our next career steps!
Jan 27, 2023•40 min•Ep. 23
Stephanie Schwartz is a seasoned healthcare executive and currently serves as the President of Overlook Medical Center. In our discussion, she shares balancing professional and personal endeavors, navigating leading a hospital during the pandemic, and advice tips for early careerist!
Jan 06, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Nate Shinagawa is the COO of UCI Health in California. He joins us today to talk about his dynamic career in healthcare. He shares his unconventional path to healthcare leadership, advice for early careerist, and the value in the concept of, "Big fish, small pond."
Dec 05, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Aaron Hopkins is the Manager of Clinical Program Development & Innovation at Walgreens Health. He joins us today as the season opener to discuss his journey in healthcare, skills he developed, and how he leveraged his hospital experience to move into the retail healthcare space.
Nov 11, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In the season finale of The Health Conscious Podcast, we are joined by five first-year MHA students: Cedrick Antonio, Riya Desai, Maura Lee, Houth Som, and Brianna Williams, for a discussion on how to successfully navigate the early stages of graduate school.
May 10, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Britany McElroy is the Operations Administrator of the Hematology & Oncology at Mayo Clinic Arizona. She joins episode 11 of The Health Conscious Podcast to discuss the central role of patient access in clinical operations, and also how incoming administrative fellows can maximize their fellowship experience.
Apr 04, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Raymond Gomez is currently a Senior Product Manager at BCBS of Massachusetts with over 10 years of healthcare experience. He joins Jefferson and Milind to discuss key emerging trends in the healthcare payer landscape and how young professionals can leverage mentors to accelerate their careers.
Mar 21, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Mr. John Bluford is a trailblazer in health administration whose vast accomplishments span several decades. He joins episode 9 of The Health Conscious Podcast to discuss a range of topics, including how aspiring health administrators can develop the appropriate mindset and skillset for a successful career at the executive level.
Mar 07, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Josh Budman is the Vice President of Analytics at Net Health. He joins episode 8 of The Health Conscious Podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial journey in the Health IT space and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by health care facilities.
Jan 24, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Episode 7 of The Health Conscious Podcast features a conversation with Arnaub Chatterjee of Medidata Solutions on automation and artificial intelligence in the clinical trials industry.
Oct 14, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Matt Seefeld is currently an Executive Vice President at MedEvolve. He joins Jefferson and Milind on episode 6 of The Health Conscious Podcast to discuss the role of technology and automation in the revenue cycle management process and provides advice for aspiring healthcare entrepreneurs.
Sep 13, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Roberta Schwartz is the Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Vice President at Houston Methodist. She joins Jefferson and Milind on episode five of The Health Conscious Podcast to discuss the innovative technologies changing patient care delivery at Houston Methodist and career advice for women aspiring to occupy leadership roles in health administration.
Aug 03, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On episode four of The Health Conscious Podcast, we are joined by Charles Devita, Director of Strategy at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy. Charles discusses the influence of consumerism across the health care industry and the critical role patient engagement plays in developing tailored physical therapy plans.
Jul 26, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On this episode of The Health Conscious Podcast, Jefferson and Milind are joined by Katie Cole, who works as a Senior Project Manager in Strategic Planning & Business Development at Beth Israel Lahey Health. Katie discusses the transition to value-based care in academic medical centers and shares valuable career advice for aspiring hospital strategists.
Jul 07, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Today Jefferson and Milind are joined by Dr. Esther Chernak. Dr. Chernak serves as a practicing physician in the greater Philadelphia area and is also a professor in Drexel University's College of Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Chernak discusses the increasing importance of community health and public health initiatives to health care providers and shares valuable advice for early-career clinicians.
Jun 14, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to the third season of The Health Conscious Podcast! In today's episode, Jefferson and Milind are joined by Jonathan Abbott, a Senior Analyst at McKinsey & Company. Jonathan discusses provider supply chains and revenue cycle management initiatives and shares career advice for aspiring consultants.
Jun 01, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Dr. Carolyn Day is an Associate Professor of History at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina and specializes in British and European history and the history of medicine. In the season two finale, Dr. Day will discuss wild and mysterious medical stories from her book Consumptive Chic: A History of Beauty, Fashion, and Disease, and other research.
May 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Rich Namerow is the Managing Director at Huron Consulting Group with over 30 years in healthcare consulting. Rich discusses consulting careers, potential changes to consulting in a post COVID-19 world, and why at home acute care is the next big step for healthcare providers.
May 03, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 15
