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Healthcare and Higher
Iqbal Atcha
77 episodes
1 week ago
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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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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Healthcare and Higher
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/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/podcast-healthcare-and-higher/

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.


Connect with Iqbal on:

- Linked at ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/⁠


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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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2 years ago
44 minutes 56 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/

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.


Connect with Iqbal on:

- Linked at ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/⁠


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- Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/AtchaConsulting


Join us again for another exciting episode of #HealthcareAndHigher


Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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2 years ago
1 hour 3 minutes 47 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/
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.

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2 years ago
1 hour 12 minutes 45 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/
For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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.

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2 years ago
1 hour 24 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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.

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2 years ago
55 minutes 40 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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.

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2 years ago
1 hour 2 minutes 55 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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.

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2 years ago
1 hour 6 minutes 1 second

Healthcare and Higher
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/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/

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.

Follow Healthcare And Higher:

- LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthcare-and-higher-podcast

- Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/healthcareandhigher

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- Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/

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Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast!

#HealthcareAndHigher

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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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2 years ago
1 hour 6 minutes 28 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast!

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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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2 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes 53 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/

For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast!

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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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2 years ago
51 minutes 47 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast!

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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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2 years ago
51 minutes 34 seconds

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

Dr. Lonnie Givens is the Director of Global Medical Affairs Training and Development at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical. He leads a team of specialists who provide, train and support various internal medical affairs professional roles across 15 rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders & treatment modalities. Prior to this, Dr. Givens served as a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) where he focused on rare diseases such as X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH). He has worked as an MSL and Senior Sales Representative for Eli Lilly and as a Pharmacy Manager for Target Pharmacy. Dr. Givens holds a PharmD degree from Midwestern University - Chicago College of Pharmacy and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Illinois State University. In his free time, he enjoys mentoring, volunteering and spending time with his wife and daughter. Learn more about Lonnie at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep65-lonnie-givens/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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- Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/

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Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast!

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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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2 years ago
59 minutes 28 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
64. Maria Sampalis - Founder of the Corporate Optometry Network

Dr. Maria Sampalis is the Founder of Corporate Optometry Network, a nationwide group dedicated to empowering corporate optometrists. She works to promote leadership skills, business acumen and professional networking for over 65,000 eye care providers through her blogs, events and consulting services. Dr. Sampalis started the Corporate Optometry Network in 2015 which now includes Corporate Optometry Careers, Corporate OD Insider magazine and Corporate OD Alliance. She also serves on the editorial advisory board for both Optometry Times and Opthalmology360.com. In addition, she continues to see patients at several independently owned practices. Dr. Sampalis graduated with her Doctorate degree from the New England College of Optometry as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University. Learn more about Maria at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep64-maria-sampalis/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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- Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/

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Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast!

#HealthcareAndHigher

#IqbalsInterviews


Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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2 years ago
56 minutes 32 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast!

#HealthcareAndHigher

#IqbalsInterviews


Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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2 years ago
1 hour 9 minutes 25 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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/ 


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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- Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/

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Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast!

#HealthcareAndHigher

#IqbalsInterviews


Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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2 years ago
1 hour 8 minutes 29 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
61. Rehan Waheed - Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Quest Diagnostics

Dr. Rehan Waheed is the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Quest Diagnostics. He oversees clinical expertise for their healthcare analytics solutions division while also championing important initiatives to advance analytics in public health. Dr. Waheed joined Quest Diagnostics in 2021 as a Senior Medical Director. Prior to this, he served as a Director at Cerner Corporation leading efforts in the federal sector and previously as the Sr. Director for Integration & Transformation at The MetroHealth System. Dr. Waheed earned his medical degree from the Northeast Ohio Medical and is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He has a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, an Informatics Certificate, and continues to teach as adjunct faculty at Baldwin Wallace University. Learn more about Rehan at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep61-rehan-waheed/


For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/


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Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast!

#HealthcareAndHigher

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Song Credits:

"Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

"Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

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3 years ago
1 hour 3 minutes 42 seconds

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

Stephanie Bradley is the Director of Professional Practice for Advance Practice Providers at Northwestern Medicine. She is responsible for promoting clinical excellence and professional advancement for APPs and developing strategic relationships with Physician Assistant and Nursing Schools. Stephanie joined Northwestern Medicine in 2015 where she began as an Oncology Nurse and was later promoted to APP Manager. She is a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society of Hematology Oncology (APSHO) and recently received the 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders award for Illinois. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and a master’s degree in Nursing from Governors State University. She is also a board-certified Family Nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Learn more about Stephanie at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep60-stephanie-bradley/ 


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3 years ago
1 hour 12 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
59. Carrie Hylton-Proffitt - Vice President of Clinical Operations at Encore Healthcare

Carrie Proffitt is the Vice President of Clinical Operations for Encore Healthcare. She oversees all clinical segments of the business and leads a team working to elevate  home respiratory care by pioneering a new model focused on clinical outcomes. Carrie joined Encore Healthcare in 2017. Prior to this, she held multiple leadership roles with The Linde Group including Regional Director, Area Manager, and Clinical Manager. Over the course of her 20-year career, she has won several awards including being named the Long-Term Care Respiratory Therapist of the year by the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC). Carrie completed her respiratory therapist training at Big Sandy Community College. Early in 2022, she became a Certified DMEPOS Consultant by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Learn more about Carrie at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep59-carrie-hylton-proffitt/


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3 years ago
55 minutes 41 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
58. Jonathan Baktari - Chief Executive Officer at E7 Health

Dr. Jonathan Baktari is the Chief Executive Officer of E7 Health, a preventative health and wellness company. He oversees a team of clinicians and software developers who specialize in preventative medicine, vaccinations, and viral testing. Dr. Baktari started E7 Health in 2009 and pioneered the concept of combining electronic medical records with practice management software to further simplify the patient experience. Prior to this, he served as a Medical Director for the State of Nevada at Anthem. Dr. Baktari earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University and his internal medicine board certification from Northwestern University. He has a passion for all things related to preventative health, tech entrepreneurism, and business. Learn more about Jonathan at 


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3 years ago
1 hour 8 minutes 35 seconds

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

Enza Giannini is the Senior Director of Clinical Talent Acquisition at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She leads a strong performing team of healthcare recruiters and works to meet the hiring needs across one of Chicagoland’s largest Magnet-recognized organization. Enza has served in her current role and as the Director of Nurse Recruitment at NorthShore University HealthSystem for the past 19 years. Prior to this, worked as a Staff Nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Enza earned her Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a natural collaborator and relationship cultivator who leverages market intelligence, analytics, and business acumen to execute complex deliverables. Learn more about Enza at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep57-enza-giannini/ 


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3 years ago
58 minutes 54 seconds

Healthcare and Higher
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.