Health Conscious
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!
Thu, March 20, 2025
[Season 6, Episode 5] Insights Into Vaccine Innovation, Leadership, and the Road Ahead with Andrew Martin
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 pharmaceutical companies is shaping the next era of vaccine development.
Tue, February 18, 2025
[Season 6, Episode 4] Global Health Systems & Leadership with Renee Botelho
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 operations, and shaping the future of patient-centered care.
Wed, January 22, 2025
[Season 6, Episode 3] Navigating Healthcare Innovation and Legal Landscapes with Akifa Khattak
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!
Mon, December 16, 2024
[Season 6, Episode 2] Aligning Real Estate Strategy and Healthcare Innovation with Curtis Skolnick
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.
S6 E1 · Fri, November 22, 2024
[Season 6, Episode 1] Transforming Rural Healthcare Through Leadership with Rachel Kraynak
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 change in underserved communities. Whether you're an aspiring healthcare leader or simply curious about the future of rural medicine, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss!
Fri, June 14, 2024
[Season 5, Episode 5] The Art of Physician Wellness with Habib Sabbagh
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.
Fri, February 02, 2024
[Season 5, Episode 4] Maneuvering Growth: Leadership Development at ChenMed & BlueCloud
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.
Tue, January 09, 2024
[Season 5, Episode 3] Investing in the Future: Gilead’s Healthcare Vision
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.
Tue, October 17, 2023
[Season 5, Episode 2] Disruption in Healthcare: How Walmart is Rethinking Care - Dr. John Wigneswaran
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.
Sun, August 27, 2023
[Season 5, Episode 1] Admin Fellows Unplugged: Candid Conversations on Excellence - Jacob Scroggins, Colleen Griffin, and Kyle Asay
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.
Fri, April 14, 2023
Kyle Underwood & Adam Haas - Cleveland Clinic
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!
Fri, January 27, 2023
Josh Dumas - ChenMed
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!
S4 E3 · Fri, January 06, 2023
Stephanie Schwartz - Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
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!
S4 E2 · Mon, December 05, 2022
Nate Shinagawa - UCI Health
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."
S4 E1 · Fri, November 11, 2022
Aaron Hopkins - Walgreens Health
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.
S3 E12 · Tue, May 10, 2022
First-Year Perspectives
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.
S3 E11 · Mon, April 04, 2022
Britany McElroy - Mayo Clinic
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.
S3 E10 · Mon, March 21, 2022
Raymond Gomez -Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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.
S3 E9 · Mon, March 07, 2022
Mr. John Bluford - Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute
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.
S3 E8 · Mon, January 24, 2022
Josh Budman - Net Health
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.
S3 E7 · Thu, October 14, 2021
Arnaub Chatterjee - Medidata Solutions
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.
S3 E6 · Mon, September 13, 2021
Matt Seefeld - MedEvolve
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.
S3 E5 · Tue, August 03, 2021
Roberta Schwartz - Houston Methodist
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.
S3 E4 · Mon, July 26, 2021
Charles Devita - Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy
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.
S3 E3 · Wed, July 07, 2021
Katie Cole - Beth Israel Lahey Health
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.
S3 E2 · Mon, June 14, 2021
Dr. Esther Chernak - Drexel University College of Medicine
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.
S3 E1 · Tue, June 01, 2021
Jonathan Abbott - Senior Analyst, McKinsey & Company
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.
S2 E16 · Mon, May 17, 2021
Medical Mysteries from History - Dr. Carolyn Day, Furman University
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.
S2 E15 · Mon, May 03, 2021
Consulting and At Home Acute Care - Rich Namerow, Huron Consulting Group
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.
S2 E14 · Mon, April 19, 2021
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.
S2 E13 · Mon, April 05, 2021
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.
S2 E12 · Tue, March 16, 2021
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.
S2 E11 · Mon, March 01, 2021
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, and invites an introspective look at our approach to healthcare. Send us feedback at pri4@cornell.edu
S2 E10 · Mon, February 08, 2021
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.
S2 E9 · Thu, January 28, 2021
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.
S2 E8 · Tue, January 19, 2021
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 for opportunities.
S2 E7 · Mon, December 14, 2020
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
S2 E6 · Mon, November 30, 2020
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-schlichting/
S2 E5 · Mon, November 16, 2020
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 Health Conscious about the challenges of running small private practices, and the ways he navigates being both a provider and an administrator.
S2 E4 · Mon, November 02, 2020
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
S2 E3 · Mon, October 19, 2020
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
S2 E2 · Mon, October 05, 2020
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
S2 E1 · Mon, September 21, 2020
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
S1 E22 · Mon, October 21, 2019
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.
S1 E21 · Tue, May 21, 2019
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.
S1 E20 · Tue, April 23, 2019
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.
S1 E19 · Mon, April 08, 2019
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.
S1 E18 · Fri, March 22, 2019
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.
S1 E17 · Mon, March 11, 2019
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.
S1 E16 · Tue, February 26, 2019
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.
S1 E15 · Mon, February 11, 2019
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.
S1 E14 · Fri, December 07, 2018
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.
S1 E13 · Tue, November 20, 2018
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.
S1 E12 · Wed, November 07, 2018
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.
S1 E11 · Mon, October 22, 2018
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.
S1 E10 · Mon, October 08, 2018
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.
S1 E9 · Mon, September 17, 2018
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.
S1 E8 · Mon, May 14, 2018
Amy Horrocks and Sumita Yadav - Healthcare Executives
A conversation with current Healthcare Executives/Sloan Alumni Amy Horrocks (NYU Langone) and Sumita Yadav (Catholic Health System of Long Island) on their careers thus far.
S1 E7 · Tue, May 01, 2018
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.
S1 E6 · Mon, April 16, 2018
Ben Tingey - Atrium Health
A conversation with Ben Tingey on his career journey and on A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation by The Innovation Engine at Atrium Health .
S1 E5 · Mon, April 02, 2018
Chris Than - Johns Hopkins University Medicine
A conversation with recent Sloan alum Chris Than on growing as a professional as well as a snapshot into international healthcare.
S1 E4 · Mon, March 19, 2018
Conversation with Cornell Sloan MHA Students: Part 2
The second part of our conversation with Cornell Sloan Program in Health Administration students on a variety of health topics.
S1 E3 · Mon, March 05, 2018
Conversation with Cornell Sloan MHA Students
A conversation with Cornell Sloan Program in Health Administration students on a variety of health topics.
S1 E2 · Mon, February 19, 2018
Dr. Joseph Rinehart - University of California, Irvine
A conversation with Dr. Joseph Rinehart on Medical Devices and Innovation.
S1 E1 · Mon, February 05, 2018
Dr. Sean Nicholson - Cornell University
A conversation with Sean Nicholson on drug pricing for patients and health systems.
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