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Gain new perspectives on how to successfully facilitate organizational culture change by tuning into my conversation with Cary Gutbezahl, MD, a seasoned clinician, physician executive, and healthcare consultant, as we discuss his work with integrated delivery systems and independent medical groups. 
 
What you will hear in this episode:
 
How Dr. Gutbezahl defines culture as a “force field”.   
What is driving the need for cultural transformation in medical groups today?  
Keys to a successful journey toward culture change.   
Examples of how culture impacts quality of care and healthcare outcomes.  
Common mistakes health systems make after acquiring/integrating medical groups.   
Practical advice for those who are leading culture change initiatives.  
 
Connect with Dr. Gutbezahl:
 
www.leadershipclinical.com  
email: cary@leadershipclinical.com         
 

If you run a healthcare services company or aspire to, be sure to download this episode of Talk at the Top. A veteran of high growth healthcare companies, Jim shares mistakes he made along the way as well as keen insights on the factors he looks for in healthcare business models and early stage companies. 
Jim is presently the CEO of Men’s Health Group Holdings, which operates men’s health centers in five U.S. markets. A serial entrepreneur and savvy operator in the healthcare services sector, Jim has run both public and venture backed companies at various stages of development. He previously served as a Venture Partner at SV Life Sciences, where he focused on the healthcare services and health information technology space. Prior to SVL, Jim spent 13 years at Laser Vision Centers as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Following the merger with TLC Vision in 2002, Jim became President and COo of the combined entities. 
What you’ll hear in this episode:
·        Today’s climate for healthcare start ups
·        Tips on what sectors are ripe for opportunity 
·        Business models that work; testing your assumptions 
·        Why you always need to be raising capital
·        Information on his latest venture in Men’s Health

 

Don’t miss my discussion with Roger Longman, CEO of Real Endpoints, as we dive into the hotly contested issue of drug pricing in America. You’ll understand why Fortune Magazine named Roger to the drug pricing “Dream Team” (March, 2016 issue) as someone who could help fix the problem. 
 
You’ll hear Roger’s insights on the following:
 
Is it fair to point the finger at the drug makers for the unsustainable pricing of prescription drugs today?  
What should pharma and biotech companies being doing differently given the current climate?    
What can payers and PBMs be doing differently?  
What kind of talent is needed in the pharma and payer sectors?   
Why the big focus on orphan and specialty drugs. Don’t we need more focus on common chronic illnesses, such as diabetes?   
What is the future of outcomes-based reimbursement?  
Learn how Real Endpoints helps payers and pharma companies to be more savvy in dealing with today’s unpredictable environment. 

Don’t miss my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Wheler, Senior Medical Director at Novartis Institute for BioMedical Research and Founder of COLLAGE: The Art for Cancer Network, as she shares why she started this high impact nonprofit organization to benefit cancer patients. You will be inspired to hear how COLLAGE connects professional working artists with cancer patients at all levels of care to guide them in hands-on art projects. Current locations for COLLAGE include: MD Anderson Cancer Center in TX, Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in NY, and a start-up program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in MA. 
What you will hear:
Stories of the impact the COLLAGE program has had on patients and their families What actually happens in the brain when you make art Where the COLLAGE art is currently exhibited Jennifer’s future vision for the organization Learn about her leadership philosophy of caring and consistency How can you support the work of COLLAGE!  

My guest today is Cynthia Meiners, MBA, President and CEO of United Compounding Management (UCM). Cynthia has had a successful 25 year career in healthcare, working in strategy, business development, and administration in the managed care and PBM space primarily. These days, Cynthia is running a game-changing startup that aims to contain costs and improve quality and transparency in the compounding pharmacy space.
You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.talkatthetop.com

I’m delighted to introduce today’s guest, Dr. Sean Gleeson, MD, MBA, President of Partners for Kids (PFK) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Founded in 1994, PFK is one of the oldest, most unique Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) in the country, serving over 330,000 children throughout central and southeastern Ohio. PFK is fully capitated and acts as a bridge to five Medicaid health plans in the state as well as 1,000 physicians to deliver high-value, coordinated care to some of the most vulnerable children's in Ohio. Nationwide Children's Hospital is ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s 2016-2017 Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll, an honor given to only 11 pediatric centers in the country.
You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.talkatthetop.com