The Healthcare CEO Show

Allegrow
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The Healthcare CEO Show brings together leading voices from across the healthcare industry to delve into the forces shaping healthcare today. From innovation and strategy to culture and technology, we’re on a mission to unearth the insights and stories of healthcare’s most influential leaders.

  1. 09/30/2025

    Scaling Compassionate Care through Franchising With Shelly Sun Berkowitz (BrightStar Care)

    In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Shelly Sun Berkowitz, Founder and Executive Chairwoman of BrightStar Care. Since launching in 2002, Shelly has grown BrightStar from a single-location startup into a national leader with 435+ locations and nearly $750M in revenue, while redefining how families access both medical and non-medical home care. Shelly shares how a deeply personal experience inspired her to create BrightStar Care, why she took the leap into franchising, and the pivotal investments in technology, staffing, and accreditation that fueled national growth. She opens up about the weight of leadership through crises like COVID-19, navigating private equity partnerships, and balancing the demands of scaling a brand with her role as a mother. The conversation explores the evolution of home care, franchise leadership lessons, and why reinvention is essential in a changing healthcare landscape. Shelly also offers hard-earned advice on succession planning, choosing the right partners, and leveraging innovation, from AI automation to national accounts, to deliver consistent, high-quality care. 📌 Powered by: Allegrow  👍 If you found this episode valuable, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with leading healthcare executives.  💬 Join the Conversation: What’s the most important factor in scaling healthcare while staying true to your mission? 🌐 Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllegrowAgency/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allegrowagency Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allegrowagency/

    38 min

  2. 09/16/2025

    Redefining Senior Care with Joe Walker (Larry H. Miller Senior Health)

    In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Joe Walker, President of Larry H. Miller Senior Health. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded across 12 states, scaling home health while launching assisted living and senior care initiatives that aim to deliver a seamless continuum of care for an aging population. Joe unpacks how the Larry H. Miller family pivoted from sports and auto dealerships into healthcare at the height of the pandemic, why patient-centered capital makes all the difference, and how his team is tackling the workforce shortage through retention, leadership development, and innovative recruitment pipelines. The conversation explores the realities of scaling in a fragmented post-acute landscape, the opportunities and risks of technology adoption in senior care, and why building with discipline matters as the baby boomer wave accelerates. Joe also shares how mission-driven investment enables long-term thinking, and why the true privilege of healthcare leadership is creating “extra weddings, extra Christmases, and extra memories” for families. Powered by: https://Allegrow.com  👍 If you found this episode valuable, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with inspiring healthcare leaders. 💬 Join the Conversation: How do you see technology reshaping the future of senior care? Share your thoughts in the comments!  🌐 Follow Us:  Facebook: https://facebook.com/AllegrowAgency/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/allegrowagency/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/allegrowagency/

    32 min

  3. 09/02/2025

    Protecting Healthcare from Cyber Threats with Chris Davenport (Allegrow)

    In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Chris Davenport, CISSP, CCSK, and Allegrow’s Global Data Security Advisor and Fractional CISO. With 25+ years of experience spanning community health systems, federal agencies, and global enterprises, Chris has guided leaders through HIPAA, NIST, and SOC audits while building pragmatic security roadmaps that reduce risk without slowing growth. Chris unpacks why cybersecurity is now a CEO issue, why healthcare is a “target-rich environment,” and the concrete steps leaders can take to safeguard operations, reputation, and patient trust. The conversation explores governance and risk frameworks, building a culture of security from the boardroom to the front lines, and the unique vulnerabilities of medical devices and supply chains. He also sheds light on the rise of AI-powered attacks, what due diligence should look like in M&A, and why reputation is often the biggest casualty of a breach. From readiness checklists to practical playbooks, Chris shares how executives can scale securely without adding chaos. 📌 Powered by: Allegrow 👍 If you found this episode valuable, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with leading healthcare executives. 💬 Join the Conversation: What’s the biggest blind spot healthcare leaders overlook when it comes to cybersecurity? 🌐 Follow Us: Facebook:  https://facebook.com/allegrowagency  LinkedIn:  https://linkedin.com/company/allegrowagency  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/allegrowagency

    25 min

  4. 08/19/2025

    Merging Cultures and Growing Brands with Graham Young (U.S. Orthopaedic Partners)

    In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Graham Young, Senior Vice President of M&A and Business Transformation at U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP). Graham shares his unexpected path from aspiring pediatric surgeon to leading growth strategy for one of the fastest-expanding physician-led MSOs in the Southeast.   He discusses USOP’s rapid scale, from its 2020 launch to 55 locations and 300 orthopedic providers, while keeping physicians in the driver’s seat. The conversation dives into balancing acquisition vs. de novo growth, preserving local brand equity, creating clinical and cultural alignment, and the power of over-communication in M&A.  Graham also offers insights on integrating disparate systems, building trust during acquisitions, and why honesty and transparency are non-negotiables in physician partnerships.  From lessons learned during the “land grab” M&A years to his vision for sustainable, data-driven growth, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways for healthcare executives navigating expansion in today’s complex market.  📌 Powered by: Allegrow  👍 If you found this episode valuable, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with leading healthcare executives.  💬 Join the Conversation: What’s the most overlooked factor in a successful practice integration? 🌐 Follow Us: Facebook:  https://facebook.com/allegrowagency  LinkedIn:  https://linkedin.com/company/allegrowagency  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/allegrowagency

    36 min

  5. 08/05/2025

    From Solo Practice to National Platform: Dr. Rashmee Patil on Scaling with Purpose (Pinnacle Clinical Research)

    In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Dr. Rashmee Patil, hepatologist and Chief Medical Officer at Pinnacle Clinical Research. Dr. Patil shares her remarkable journey from running a solo clinical research site in an underserved Texas community to leading a multi-state organization that has grown from 3 to 14 sites. She unpacks the highs and hurdles of building a business during the pandemic, selling to private equity, and stepping into a CEO role post-acquisition. Rashmee offers insights into de novo growth vs. M&A, how to scale without sacrificing culture or quality, and why integration strategy and leadership structure matter more than ever. Plus, she discusses the growing role of AI in clinical trials, the importance of bringing more physicians into research, and how to prepare, mentally and operationally, for a successful exit. Whether you're navigating growth, considering acquisition, or leading through transition, this episode delivers valuable, real-world lessons on scaling with intention in the evolving healthcare landscape. Powered by: https://Allegrow.com 👍 If you found this episode valuable, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with inspiring healthcare leaders. 💬 Join the Conversation:  What’s your take on culture’s role in clinical outcomes? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🌐 Follow Us: Facebook:  https://facebook.com/allegrowagency  LinkedIn:  https://linkedin.com/company/allegrowagency  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/allegrowagency

    31 min

  6. 07/22/2025

    Leading Through Change in Behavioral Health With Dr. Lewis Zeidner (EOSIS Behavioral Health)

    In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Dr. Lewis Zeidner, CEO of EOSIS and a seasoned leader with over four decades of experience in healthcare. With a background spanning clinical psychology and executive leadership, Dr. Zeidner shares his journey from building systems of care to navigating PE-backed growth in the behavioral health space. He discusses EOSIS’s transformation from a single-focus residential program into a continuum-based care model for addiction and mental health. The conversation dives into managing leadership anxiety, rebranding an organization post-investment, and the balancing act of speaking both “investor” and “clinician” fluently. Dr. Zeidner also explores why sustainable outcomes, not just service delivery, must be the new standard in behavioral health, and how EOSIS is embedding measurable metrics across the patient journey. From acquisition strategy to cultural integration, this episode is packed with insights for healthcare CEOs scaling with intention in a post-pandemic, outcome-driven world. 📌 Powered by: Allegrow 👍 If you found this episode valuable, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with inspiring healthcare leaders. 💬 Join the Conversation: What role do outcomes play in your growth strategy? 🌐 Follow Us: Facebook:  https://facebook.com/allegrowagency  LinkedIn:  https://linkedin.com/company/allegrowagency  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/allegrowagency

    28 min

  7. 07/08/2025

    Leading With Purpose & Clinician Insight With Richard Leaver (Alliance Physical Therapy Partners)

    In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez speaks with Richard Leaver, CEO of Alliance Physical Therapy Partners and a licensed physical therapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Richard brings a unique perspective to healthcare leadership, bridging hands-on patient care with the strategic mindset needed to scale a multi-state practice. He shares how Alliance has grown to more than 140 clinics nationwide through a combination of de novo expansion, M&A, and robust same-store growth. Richard opens up about the value of clinician-led organizations, the importance of a strong leadership team, and the challenges of scaling without compromising culture or care quality. From embracing AI and tech innovation to navigating workforce shortages and reimbursement headwinds, Richard offers a grounded take on leading through change. Whether you're building infrastructure for growth, refining your leadership style, or managing integration across acquisitions, this conversation delivers valuable insights on purpose-driven leadership in an evolving healthcare landscape. Powered by: https://Allegrow.com 👍 If you found this episode valuable, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with inspiring healthcare leaders. 💬 Join the Conversation:  What’s your take on culture’s role in clinical outcomes? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🌐 Follow Us: Facebook:  https://facebook.com/allegrowagency  LinkedIn:  https://linkedin.com/company/allegrowagency  Instagram:  https://instagram.com/allegrowagency

    20 min

  8. 06/24/2025

    Expanding Research & Serving Community with Dr. Jose Martinez (Austin Retina Associates)

    In this episode of the Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Dr. Jose Martinez, President and Managing Partner at Austin Retina Associates. A respected retina specialist and values-driven leader, Dr. Martinez shares how a commitment to culture, community care, and humility has shaped his approach to sustainable growth and leadership. From delivering care to underserved populations to scaling research and expanding access through a strategic partnership with Retina Consultants of America, Dr. Martinez walks us through what it really takes to lead with vision, in every sense of the word. He opens up about culture-building initiatives, the power of subsidiarity in M&A, and how access to capital can transform not just a business, but a patient experience. Whether you're navigating consolidation, looking to scale clinical research, or simply want to build a better culture in your practice, this episode offers grounded insights on leadership, strategic growth, and what it means to serve with purpose. Powered by ⁠https://Allegrow.com⁠ 👍 If you found this video insightful, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more stories and insights from industry leaders. 💬 Join the Conversation: How do you lead teams through transformation without losing trust or culture? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🌐 Follow Us: Facebook: ⁠  / allegrowagency  ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠  / allegrowagency  ⁠ Instagram: ⁠  / allegrowagency

    28 min
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The Healthcare CEO Show brings together leading voices from across the healthcare industry to delve into the forces shaping healthcare today. From innovation and strategy to culture and technology, we’re on a mission to unearth the insights and stories of healthcare’s most influential leaders.

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  • Creator
    Allegrow
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
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    © Allegrow
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    The Healthcare CEO Show