What role do healthcare leaders play in the success of value-based care? In the final installment of this three-part series, Dr. Rhiannon Winsor continues her conversation with Dr. Satya Sarma, Medical Director at Arizona Best Care Network, exploring the leadership principles that drive meaningful healthcare transformation. Dr. Sarma discusses clinician burnout, the growing pressures facing healthcare professionals, and why leaders must prioritize supporting the people who care for patients every day. The conversation examines the importance of including clinicians in decision-making, creating cultures of continuous improvement, and ensuring that healthcare systems remain focused on patient needs. The episode also explores practical strategies for health centers looking to strengthen care teams, improve transitions of care, and build sustainable systems that support better outcomes for both patients and providers. Topics include: • Clinician burnout and workforce challenges • Supporting frontline healthcare teams • Leadership in value-based care • Involving clinicians in decision-making • Patient-centered healthcare transformation • Continuous quality improvement • Building sustainable healthcare systems • The role of culture in healthcare success • Giving patients and clinicians a voice Whether you're a healthcare executive, clinician, administrator, or care team member, this conversation offers valuable insights into creating healthcare organizations where both patients and providers can thrive. Subscribe to The Exam Room for more conversations on healthcare leadership, innovation, and value-based care. Dr. Satya Sarma is a physician leader and healthcare executive with deep expertise in population health, public health strategy, and innovative care models. Throughout her career, she has held key leadership roles across government, payer organizations, and academia, consistently advancing initiatives that improve health outcomes while reducing costs. Dr. Sarma currently serves as Medical Director at ABC Network, where she supports value-based care initiatives and works closely with health centers to drive quality performance, care coordination, and patient-centered outcomes. Her prior roles include Vice President at Premera Blue Cross, where she oversaw utilization and case management for more than 2 million members, and Medical Director at AHCCCS, where she helped shape Medicaid strategies across Arizona. Her work reflects a strong commitment to innovation, including the integration of technology and AI to enhance care delivery and population health outcomes. Dr. Sarma's career is grounded in a passion for health equity, community engagement, and building sustainable, high-impact healthcare solutions.
