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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 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.

    76. Thomas Burke - President of Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital

    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/



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    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.

    • 44 min
    75. Joy Reese - Vice President of Emerging Pharmacy Channels at McKesson

    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:

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    Song Credits:

    "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C.

    "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    74. Carolyn Ward - Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health

    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.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    73. Alexi Nazem - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Nomad Health

    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.

    Follow Healthcare And Higher:

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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.

    • 1 hr
    72. Shaheen Lakhan - Chief Medical Officer at Click Therapeutics

    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.

    Follow Healthcare And Higher:

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

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    Connect with Iqbal on:

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

    - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1



    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.

    • 55 min
    71. Brittany Busse - Co-Founder, President, and Chief Medical Officer at ViTel Health

    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.

    Follow Healthcare And Higher:

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

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

    - Pinterest at https://pin.it/6VLCNk9



    Connect with Iqbal on:

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

    - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1



    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.

    • 1 hr 2 min

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