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Health Conscious

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Health Conscious is an independent project produced by graduate students at Cornell University’s Masters in Health Administration (MHA) Sloan program. We created the show with the intention of informing students, early careerists, and the wider public about essential healthcare topics. We aim to bring insights from renowned healthcare leaders to curious minds everywhere. The podcast is co-hosted by: Daniel Volshteyn & David Martinez Vicenttin. Subscribe now to be more Health Conscious and stay updated through Season 5!
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Episodes

EHR's and Social Determinants of Health - Annie Riley and Gillian Murphy, Epic

COVID-19 has underscored the importance of proactive healthcare in disease management in front of the public eye. Join us this week as we chat with Annie Riley and Gillian Murphy about what it's like to work for Epic Systems and how the company is positioning itself to be on the front lines of helping health systems understand and consider the social determinants of health in the care they provide.

Apr 19, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Senior Living Communities of the Future - Brooke Hollis and Jim Sherman

Brooke Hollis and Jim Sherman, two experts in senior living design, architecture, and financing, speak on the future of senior living communities post COVID-19 pandemic, how to research communities for your loved ones, and why future healthcare workers should consider senior living as a career.

Apr 05, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 13

The Tom Petty Story and Addiction Medicine in America - Penny Mills & Cathy Bartell

In this unique episode, join us as we discuss the story of Tom Petty and addiction medicine in the United States. Joined by Penny Mills, former CEO of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and Cathy Bartell, current Associate Director of the Sloan Program in Health Administration at Cornell University.

Mar 16, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Cliff Barnes - Member of the Firm at Epstein Baker Green

Clifford E. Barnes is a Member of the Firm Epstein Baker Green in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice in the firm's D.C., and New York offices for over thirty five years and serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Health Plan Compliance Group. Mr. Barnes represents providers, including hospitals, nursing homes; managed care companies, concentrating in Medicare and Medicaid; and non-profit associations. Mr. Barnes discusses his career in health law, leaders that have meaningfully impacted him, an...

Mar 01, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Dr. Dan Gentry - President and CEO of AUPHA

Suggestions for Health Conscious? Send to: healthconscious1865@gmail.com Join Health Conscious as Dr. Dan Gentry, President and CEO of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration speaks about the future of health administration education, tips for students and young careerists, and more. Dr. Dan Gentry has also served as the program director and professor at St. Louis University, Rush University Medical Center, University of Memphis, and the University of Iowa....

Feb 08, 202145 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Tracey Scraba - Chief Privacy Officer, CVS Health

Tracey Scraba is the Chief Privacy Officer at CVS Health. Before, she served in the same role at Aetna, helping guide the two countries through their blockbuster merger. Tracey received as B.S., M.P.H, and J.D. all from the University of Connecticut. On this International Privacy Day, Tracey discusses the importance of privacy in healthcare, and how patients and healthcare leaders can better prioritize it in their own lives.

Jan 28, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Derick Simmons - Consulting Analyst at Rock Health

Derick Simmons graduated the Sloan Program in Health Administration at Cornell University in 2019 with his MHA. Prior, he received a B.S. in Management and Organizations from Brigham Young University. Since, Derick worked at SSM Health as a Transformation and Strategy Consultant before moving to Rock Health as a Consulting Analyst. Derick speaks regarding the unique career paths found in venture capital and transformation within healthcare, and the importance of mentor and culture when searching...

Jan 19, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Marla Beyer - CEO of Hopscotch

Marla Beyer graduated from Cornell University's Johnson School of Management with an MBA/MHA just one year ago. However, while she was there she found a unique need for digital behaviroal health services for pediatric patients and founded her company, Hopscotch. Marla joins Christian and Payton to speak about digital behaviroal health, give some entrepreneurial advice, and highlight the challenges she's faced in launching her own company. More about Hopscotch: https://www.get-hopscotch.com...

Dec 14, 202030 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Nancy Schlichting - Former CEO of Henry Ford Health System

Nancy Schlichting is the former CEO of Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. In addition to that role, Nancy has chaired the Commission on Care, appointed by President Barack Obama, to research ways to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs, and serves on multiple boards, including Walgreens Boots Alliance and Duke University Health System. Nancy has also authored a book entitled "Unconventional Leadership." More on Nancy Schlichting: https://www.nancyonleadership.com/nancy-schlicht...

Nov 30, 202028 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Dr.Jared Tadje - Owner and Orthopedic Surgeon at Tadje Orthopaedics

Dr. Jared Tadje is an orthopedic surgeon from Idaho and the head of Tadje Orthopedics. Dr. Tadje received his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University and his medical degree at the University of Virginia where he published several pieces of research on sports injuries on shoulders and knees. Dr. Tadje completed his residence at the University of Michigan. Dr. Tadje has travelled around the world, including to Nepal, to perform surgeries in underserved areas. Now, Dr. Tadje speaks to Heal...

Nov 16, 202026 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Joseph De Los Santos - Emerging Leader Fellow at Blue Shield of California

Joseph De Los Santos is a 2019 alumnus of the Sloan Program in Health Administration here at Cornell University, and the founder of the Health Conscious Podcast. Joseph is currently a member of the Emerging Leaders Program at Blue Shield of California and speaks on introductory careers in the health payor space. More about Blue Shield of California's Emerging Leader Program: https://tinyurl.com/y4njrs4v

Nov 02, 202019 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Devin Larsen - CEO of Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers

Devin Larsen is the President and COO of Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, a private-equity backed firm delivering outpatient surgeries to children. Devin sits down with hosts Payton Isner and Christian Tadje to talk more about Blue Cloud, private-equity healthcare, and pediatric access. More about Blue Cloud: https://bluecloudpsc.com

Oct 19, 202026 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Christa Nunez - Director of Khuba International

During a pandemic, Chirsta Nunez has taken the classroom where it makes the most sense: outdoors! Her Outdoor School, in conjunction with her Learning Farm and Khuba International, is looking to keep students learning in new ways, and about new topics, to open their minds and make a difference. Learn more at: https://khubainternational.org

Oct 05, 202027 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Nicolas Ziebarth - Associate Professor at Cornell University

Dr. Nicolas Ziebarth is an associate professor in Cornell's Policy Analysis and Management Department and an economist focusing on the benefits of paid sick leave for employees. In today's episode, Payton and Christian speak to Dr. Ziebarth on the importance of paid sick leave accessibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. More of Dr. Ziebarth's work can be found at: https://www.human.cornell.edu/people/nrz2

Sep 21, 202031 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Cathy Bartel - Cornell University

This week we have our conversation with Cathy Bartel, a Sloan Executive-In-Residence with a long career in healthcare administration. We will learn more about a Stop & Shop strike that happened earlier this year in Connecticut and how it might be a microcosm of the larger healthcare industry.

Oct 21, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Norbert McCloskey - Ithaca Free Clinic

This week we have our conversation with Norbert McCloskey, Executive Director of the Ithaca Free Clinic! We will learn a little bit about Norb, the Ithaca Free Clinic and the wider scape in working to provide healthcare access to disadvantaged folks. To get involved or donate at the Ithaca Health Alliance (Ithaca Free Clinic) please go to www.ithacahealth.org.

May 21, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Tony German - Cornell University: Part 2

This week we have the follow-up to our conversation with Tony German, Executive Director of the Cornell University Sloan Program in Health Administration! In this wide-ranging conversation, Tony shows us how he navigated his prolific career as a surgery center administrator, tells us what brought him full circle back to Ithaca, and imparts some wisdom to new graduates on how to begin their new careers with integrity.

Apr 23, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Mara Daiker - HIMSS

This week we have Mara Daiker, MS, CPHIMS, RHIA, SHIMSS, Director, Professional Development HIMSS North America, on the show with Freddy Terrazas Escamilla guest hosting! In this conversation, Mara talks about her background leading to her position at HIMSS, the HIMSS19 Global Conference (which was awesome and so much fun) and opportunities for young professionals to get involved.

Apr 08, 201945 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Tony German - Cornell University

This week we have Tony German, Executive Director of the Cornell University Sloan Program in Health Administration, on the show! In this wide-ranging conversation, Tony shows us how he navigated his prolific career as a surgery center administrator, tells us what brought him full circle back to Ithaca, and imparts some wisdom to new graduates on how to begin their new careers with integrity.

Mar 22, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Dustin Murders - CaptureRx

We chat with Dustin Murders, Director of Retail Programs at CaptureRx, a 340B Industry Solution Provider based in San Antonio, Texas. Join us as Dustin walks us through his quick ascent to Director and how he manages to motivate and inspire his team to reach their mission of "Lives Served" in a small, but integral industry of the Healthcare Sector.

Mar 11, 201941 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Meghan Corcoran - Oscar Health

A conversation with Sloan Alum Meghan Corcoran, Provider Engagement Strategy Manager at Oscar Health, on her career journey across the consulting and payer space.

Feb 26, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Rick Evans - New York Presbyterian

A conversation with NYP Chief Experience Officer Rick Evans on his career journey, patient experience and advice to current students.

Feb 11, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Terry Murphy - Disruption in Healthcare

A conversation with Cornell Johnson and Sloan Alumnus Terry Murphy, a serial entrepreneur and consultant whose career covers consulting, technologies, healthcare and special needs. We talk about his career and disruption in healthcare.

Dec 07, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Robert Gavora - Mercy Center - Des Moines

A conversation with recent Sloan alum Robert Gavora, Director-Referral center at Mercy Center-Des Moines on growing as a professional and patient experience journey at Mercy Health.

Nov 20, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Ed Marx - Vanderbilt University Medical Center

A conversation with Ed Marx, Director of Enterprise Analytics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, about his career, move into healthcare and current work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Nov 07, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Lucy Finn - The Permanente Medical Group

A conversation with Lucy, an internal consultant at Quality and Operations Support of The Permanente Medical Group, about her career and some of her current projects.

Oct 22, 201831 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Brian Andrews - The Cooper Companies

A conversation with Brian Andrews, CFO of The Cooper Companies, giving advice for students as they begin to look for opportunities outside of school and talking about his career trajectory.

Oct 08, 201842 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Libby Jauvtis - City of Hope

Time for another season! A conversation with Sloan Alumnus Libby Jauvtis (City of Hope service line manager) about her career that goes from hospital operations to consulting and back.

Sep 17, 201837 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Cornell MHA Students - Summer Internships

A conversation with Cornell Sloan Program in Health Administration students Adrian Jones, Daniel Jean-Philippe and Sapan Shah talking about the process to acquire a summer internship.

May 01, 201838 minSeason 1Ep. 7
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