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Kevin Stevenson
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The challenges healthcare executives and administrators face are constantly changing. Host Kevin Stevenson talks with the heroes behind the heroes that are enabling hospitals, urgent care centers and telemedicine operators to spend their time tending to patients, while they handle the logistics.

  1. -3 ДН.

    Dr. Kevin Stevenson Gives His Thoughts on the Evolution of Healthcare Over the Past Decades

    As healthcare continues to transform faster than ever — shaped by post-pandemic burnout, staffing shortages, and the rise of AI — leaders are being forced to rethink what it truly means to deliver both value and compassion in medicine. With the U.S. expected to face a shortage of 64,000 nurses in 2030, healthcare leaders are being pushed to rethink how hospitals operate, how teams are supported, and how care can be delivered more sustainably. How can healthcare leaders sustain high-quality care in an era defined by burnout, shrinking reimbursements, and rising consumer expectations? What lessons can decades of executive experience teach about leading teams, building resilience, and adapting to constant change? Welcome to I Don’t Care. In this special crossover episode, David Kemp, host of Highway to Health, takes the interviewer’s seat — turning the spotlight on Dr. Kevin Stevenson himself! During the conversation, Dr. Stevenson reflects on his 36-year career in hospital administration, offering a candid look at how the healthcare landscape has transformed — and what remains timeless about patient-centered leadership. What you’ll learn… From Volume to Value: Stevenson traces the industry’s evolution from “heads in beds” profitability to value-based care, efficiency, and patient choice.The Workforce Crisis: A deep dive into burnout, nursing shortages, and the generational shift toward work-life balance — and what that means for future staffing models.Decision-Making in Hospitals: Why innovation in healthcare moves slowly, how administrators balance clinical needs with financial and relational “capital,” and the crucial role of trust in vendor relationships.Dr. Kevin Stevenson, FACHE, is a veteran healthcare executive and consultant with more than three decades of experience leading hospitals, physician networks, and health systems toward operational excellence and sustainable growth. Most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Ascension Providence, he drove award-winning improvements in patient experience, surgical innovation, and financial performance. A recognized thought leader and host of the I Don’t Care podcast, Dr. Stevenson is known for his strategic insight, physician engagement expertise, and commitment to mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders.

    41 мин.

  2. 24 СЕНТ.

    The Future of Sleep Apnea Treatment: Vivos’ Oral Appliance Technology Offers an Alternative to CPAP

    Obstructive sleep apnea affects a whopping 30 million Americans, yet millions remain undiagnosed or abandon CPAP therapy due to its discomfort and inconvenience. Recent innovations in oral appliance therapy, however, are opening up new possibilities for patients seeking safe, effective, and lasting solutions. With sleep apnea linked to virtually every chronic disease—from heart disease to diabetes—the stakes couldn’t be higher. So, what if there were a way to actually remodel the airway and reduce dependence on CPAP altogether? Could a non-surgical, dental-based approach reshape the future of sleep apnea treatment? Welcome to I Don’t Care. In the latest episode, host Dr. Kevin Stevenson speaks with R. Kirk Huntsman, Chairman and CEO of Vivos Therapeutics. Together, they explore how airway remodeling through oral appliances may offer patients an alternative to CPAP, why craniofacial development is so central to sleep disorders, and how innovations in treatment are changing lives across the country. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Vivos Therapeutics’ oral appliance technology works by repositioning and redeveloping the jaws to create wider, more functional airways.Why environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors have led to narrower airways in modern populations—and how this contributes to the rise of sleep apnea.What patients can expect in terms of treatment timelines, insurance coverage, and long-term outcomes, including reducing or eliminating dependence on CPAP.R. Kirk Huntsman is a seasoned healthcare entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience founding and leading companies in dental practice management, medical devices, and healthcare services. He built and scaled Dental One, Inc. into a $70M business before its sale, and later co-led the merger that created DentalOne Partners, operating over 150 practices nationwide. Currently Chairman and CEO of Vivos Therapeutics, he focuses on strategic growth, capital acquisition, and innovative technologies to advance treatment for sleep and airway disorders.

    29 мин.

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    Transforming the ICU Through Technology: Advances in Critical Care Telehealth Delivering Gold-Standard Care Anywhere

    Critical care in the United States faces a mounting crisis. With a shortage of board-certified intensivists and younger, less experienced nurses filling ICUs, hospitals often struggle to provide timely, gold-standard care. Studies show that hospitals with board-certified intensivists in their ICUs see a 30% reduction in patient mortality, yet thousands of facilities still lack this vital expertise. So, how can technology close the critical care gap and help hospitals meet these new quality standards while supporting overburdened staff? In this episode of I Don’t Care, host Dr. Kevin Stevenson sits down with Dr. Diego Reino, CEO of Intercept Telehealth, to explore how virtual critical care, telestroke, and virtual nursing are transforming hospital operations. The conversation covers how Intercept leverages a fully decentralized model to recruit top intensivists nationwide, integrates ICU bedside data into remote platforms, and provides hospitals with proactive, equitable, and scalable patient care. Key Takeaways: Virtual critical care fills critical staffing gaps: Intercept’s decentralized network allows intensivists and nurse practitioners across the country to provide real-time ICU support, even in high-acuity situations.Technology transforms speed and access: Integrated platforms transmit live bedside data, enabling near-instant intensivist response times—averaging 36 seconds compared to the five-minute benchmark.Beyond ICU coverage: Intercept also delivers telestroke, teleneurology, virtual nursing, and telesepsis programs, helping hospitals improve patient safety, meet compliance standards, and support younger, less-experienced nurses.Dr. Diego Reino is a liver and kidney transplant surgeon and the President and CEO of Intercept Telehealth. He trained at UCLA in transplant surgery and began his career at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida. Driven by a commitment to equity in critical care, Dr. Reino founded Intercept to harness technology and provide gold-standard ICU coverage to hospitals nationwide. His leadership continues to expand access to specialized care, from virtual critical care to stroke and sepsis management.

    27 мин.

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    Transforming Healthcare Workforce Development: Sustainable Solutions Through Early Engagement, Access, and Leadership

    Healthcare systems continue to face intense workforce challenges, with nursing at the center of concern. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 5% between 2024 and 2034—faster than the average growth across all jobs in the U.S. economy. While this growth reflects rising demand for healthcare services, especially among an aging population and patients managing chronic conditions, the greater challenge lies in workforce turnover. On average, more than 189,000 nursing positions will need to be filled each year to replace those leaving the profession due to retirements or career changes. Combined with post-pandemic burnout and competition from other sectors, these trends make workforce development, recruitment, and retention a critical priority for healthcare leaders across hospitals, outpatient centers, and home or residential care settings. How can healthcare leaders and academic partners work together to build a future-ready workforce that supports both patient care and long-term system stability? On this episode of I Don’t Care by Dr. Kevin Stevenson, guest Geoffrey Roche, Senior Vice President for Healthcare Solutions at Risepoint, explores strategies for strengthening the pipeline of nurses, technologists, and other clinical roles. The conversation spans Roche’s career in healthcare administration, academia, and EdTech, and highlights innovative models of workforce development from both the U.S. and abroad. Key Points from the Conversation… Early Engagement: Initiatives such as healthcare-focused high schools and apprenticeship programs can ignite interest before college and strengthen long-term retention. Breaking Barriers: Addressing waiting lists in clinical programs and offering paid roles for students creates a stronger path to licensure. Transformational Leadership: Healthcare systems need leaders invested in long-term workforce development, not transactional approaches focused only on immediate productivity. Geoffrey M. Roche is a national leader in healthcare workforce development, currently serving as Senior Vice President for Healthcare Solutions at Risepoint. He previously directed workforce strategy at Siemens Healthineers and held executive roles at Harrisburg University, Core Education, and Dignity Health Global Education, where he advanced health equity and built scalable education-to-workforce pipelines. Roche is also an adjunct professor and Forbes Business Council member, recognized for his expertise in leadership, healthcare innovation, and academic-industry collaboration.

    28 мин.

  5. 28 АВГ.

    The Future of Employer Benefits: Balancing Rising Healthcare Costs with Creative, Employee-Centered Perks

    The landscape of employee benefits has undergone a seismic shift in the last decade. From the rise of telemedicine to the introduction of lifestyle spending accounts and stipends for services like DoorDash and HelloFresh, employers are reimagining how they support workers in a post-pandemic, inflation-conscious world. With healthcare costs rising and talent competition intensifying, the stakes for innovative benefit design have never been higher. According to SHRM’s Employee Benefits Survey, 88% of employers rated healthcare benefits as “very important” or “extremely important” to their workforce—underscoring the central role benefits play in retention and satisfaction today. So, what does the future of employee benefits look like—and how can employers balance cost containment with employee satisfaction? On this episode of I Don’t Care, host Dr. Kevin Stevenson welcomes Bret Brummitt, founder of Generous Benefits, to explore the evolving trends shaping how companies support their workforce. Together, they unpack the shift toward virtual care, cash-based allowances, and new models of cost control that both meet employee expectations and protect employer budgets. Key Takeaways from the Conversation… Virtual healthcare is now mainstream: From tele-mental health to virtual physical therapy, COVID-era innovations have permanently reshaped care delivery models. Cash-based and lifestyle accounts are booming: Employers are moving away from rigid perks toward flexible stipends for wellness, meal delivery, gym memberships, and more. Cost containment strategies are evolving: Direct contracts, bundled surgical pricing, and innovative pharmacy models are helping employers save without alienating employees. Bret Brummitt is the founder of Generous Benefits, a consultancy focused on reimagining employee benefit structures to meet modern workforce needs. With over a decade of experience in insurance and benefits, Bret transitioned from traditional product sales to a mission-driven approach centered on creativity, flexibility, and cost control. He is recognized as a thought leader in benefit innovation, regularly advising organizations on how to balance financial sustainability with employee well-being.

    29 мин.

  6. 21 АВГ.

    Improving Employee Engagement Through CAREmunication — A Conversation with Burl Stamp

    With the healthcare landscape seeing many evolving changes, employee engagement is no longer just a buzzword—it’s now a business imperative. Amid rising turnover and persistent staffing shortages, organizations are under pressure to build resilient, engaged teams. According to Gallup, 70% of the variance in team engagement is tied to one factor: the team’s manager. As post-pandemic workforce challenges persist, this stat underscores the critical, yet often overlooked, role of middle management. So, how can healthcare leaders harness the influence of middle managers to build a stronger, more engaged workforce? That’s the question at the heart of the latest episode of I Don’t Care, hosted by Dr. Kevin Stevenson. Joining him is Burl Stamp, President and Founder of Stamp & Chase, a consultancy focused on transforming workplace culture in healthcare. Drawing from his background as a former CEO of a hospital, Stamp shares insights into what truly drives engagement and why the real solution lies in supporting those caught between the C-suite and the frontlines. The key topics of conversation are… Burl believes that middle managers are more burned out than frontline workers, yet they hold the key to stabilizing teams and reducing turnover. From patient experience to staff satisfaction, communication remains the single most impactful skill in healthcare settings, and middle managers have to lead the charge. Burl addresses how generational changes and post-COVID values are reshaping expectations, making it vital to rethink management development and engagement strategies. Burl Stamp is the President and Founder of Stamp & Chase, a firm that helps healthcare organizations improve patient and employee experiences through leadership development and communication training. Prior to founding the company in 2003, he served as the CEO of Phoenix Children’s Hospital and held leadership roles within BJC HealthCare in St. Louis. Today, his work centers on helping healthcare organizations navigate workforce instability by empowering middle management, a focus born from both personal experience and industry need.

    33 мин.

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    How THA Strengthens Texas Healthcare Through Policy, Workforce Solutions, and Community Collaboration

    As healthcare continues to evolve in response to post-pandemic challenges, workforce shortages, and an ongoing mental health crisis, the institutions that support the backbone of healthcare—hospitals—are under immense pressure. In Texas, where geographic and demographic diversity create unique complexities, the role of hospital associations in steering policy and support services is more vital than ever. With over 9,000 bills filed in the last legislative session, the stakes for hospitals couldn’t be higher. What exactly does a state hospital association do—and how does it shape the future of healthcare access, funding, and staffing in Texas? On this episode of I Don’t Care, host Dr. Kevin Stevenson welcomes John Hawkins, President and CEO of the Texas Hospital Association (THA), for an insightful conversation that breaks down the THA’s multifaceted mission. From advocacy and workforce development to behavioral health infrastructure, John shares how the organization serves as a policy convener, education hub, and essential ally to hospitals across the state. Key Takeaways from the Conversation: Statewide Advocacy and Policy Development: THA represents 85% of acute care hospitals in Texas, navigating the unique needs of urban and rural institutions alike. John emphasizes the association’s proactive approach to advocacy—engaging members to identify issues, form policy recommendations, and present unified solutions to the state legislature. Workforce Crisis and Pipeline Solutions: Hawkins underscores the ongoing crisis in healthcare staffing, especially nursing and allied health roles. THA is tackling this head-on by supporting performance-based funding for community colleges, promoting healthcare careers early, and expanding behavioral health workforce initiatives. Behavioral Health, Violence, and Access Challenges: With increasing demand for behavioral health services, John discusses how THA is pushing for more funding, better discharge solutions, and telehealth expansion. He also addresses workplace violence, noting THA’s legislative wins in requiring hospitals to implement both preventive and reactive safety measures. John Hawkins became President and CEO of the Texas Hospital Association in January 2022, becoming only the sixth individual to lead the organization since its founding in 1930. With a background in government and public policy from the University of Texas, John spent nearly two decades leading THA’s government relations team before stepping into the CEO role. His deep policy experience and commitment to healthcare advocacy have made him a pivotal voice in Texas health system strategy and reform.

    31 мин.

  8. 3 АВГ.

    From Missed Diagnoses to Life-Saving Alerts: How AI is Helping Doctors Detect Structural Heart Disease Before It Turns Deadly

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare diagnostics, with some of the most promising breakthroughs happening in cardiology. Structural heart disease affects millions and frequently goes undiagnosed in its early stages, leaving patients vulnerable to serious complications. One such condition, severe aortic stenosis, often remains unnoticed until it becomes life-threatening—carrying a two-year mortality rate worse than many cancers if left untreated. As AI tools become more accurate and accessible, they offer a vital opportunity to detect these conditions earlier and improve outcomes across the board. So, can AI actually help cardiologists catch what they might otherwise miss—and what does that mean for the future of diagnostic care? On this episode of I Don’t Care, host Dr. Kevin Stevenson sits down with Don Fowler, President of Echo IQ USA, to explore how Echo IQ is using AI-driven decision support to aid cardiologists in identifying structural heart diseases like aortic stenosis. They discuss how the tool works, why AI won’t replace doctors, and how it could level the playing field between rural clinics and top-tier academic centers. Key highlights from the conversation… AI as an assistant, not a replacement: Fowler emphasizes that Echo IQ’s AI tool doesn’t replace physicians—it enhances their diagnostic capabilities, particularly for hard-to-spot cases like low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis. Equity in diagnosis: The technology helps address diagnostic disparities, particularly for women and rural populations, by providing consistent, phenotype-based analysis drawn from the world’s largest echocardiographic dataset tied to mortality. Workflow integration is key: For AI to be adopted widely, it must fit seamlessly into existing clinical workflows. Echo IQ is designed to run within a cardiologist’s normal environment, minimizing friction and improving efficiency. Don Fowler is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 35 years of experience leading global sales, marketing, and commercial strategy in medical imaging and diagnostics. He served as President and CEO of Toshiba America Medical Systems and spent more than two decades at Siemens Healthineers, holding key leadership roles including VP of Global Sales and Marketing for the MR business. Currently President of Echo IQ USA, Fowler is known for driving enterprise value through strategic execution, building high-performance teams, and serving as a trusted advisor across the healthcare and private equity landscape.

    29 мин.
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The challenges healthcare executives and administrators face are constantly changing. Host Kevin Stevenson talks with the heroes behind the heroes that are enabling hospitals, urgent care centers and telemedicine operators to spend their time tending to patients, while they handle the logistics.

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