Crossing the Chasm with Dr. Greg Johnson

Crossing the Chasm with Dr. Greg Johnson
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Crossing the Chasm is a podcast hosted by Sound’s CEO for Hospital Medicine and Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Greg Johnson. In this podcast, Dr. Johnson discusses a broad range of topics relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare with medical experts and healthcare leaders.

  1. 05/02/2024

    Awareness through action

    In this episode, Dr. Johnson is joined by Sound's own Dr. David Leachman, CEO for Anesthesia, who shares his profoundly relatable journey. He and Dr. Johnson discuss conflict (and the tendency to avoid it), the privilege of learning from experience with others, and the tangible benefits created when diversity, equity, and inclusion are formally incorporated into one's life and work.

    45 min

  2. 04/18/2024

    Equity: A building block for health

    How does a person's social conditions impact their overall health? In this episode, Dr. Johnson is joined by Dr. Philip Alberti, founding director of the Center for Health Justice at the Association of American Medical Colleges, to explore just that. Dr. Alberti discusses his background, work, and the nuances of health justice, explaining how every community deserves the fair and just opportunity to attain the highest level of health for their population.

    54 min

  3. 04/04/2024

    Health equity accreditation

    In this episode, Dr. Johnson is joined by Dr. Sean Griffin, President and CEO of URAC in Washington, DC. An expert on population health, quality improvement, telehealth networks, and more, Dr. Griffin describes the health equity accreditation program he helped launch in 2023. The accreditation helps healthcare organizations assess equity-based blind spots in patient care and provides strategies to improve patient care. Additional Resources: URAC website: https://www.urac.org Dr. Griffin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-griffin-md-83010a11

    47 min

  4. 03/21/2024

    The double standard dilemma

    It is a sad reality that black women frequently face a disparate set of expectations and standards in the workplace as a result of systemic bias. In this episode, Dr. Johnson explores the persistence of this reality with Kecia Kelly, FACHE, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer for Legacy Health. Listen in as Kecia chronicles her rise as a healthcare leader and describes the harmful double standards she's faced along the way.

    58 min

  5. 03/07/2024

    Pour into what matters

    Welcome back to Crossing the Chasm! Dr. Johnson is kicking off season two with a great discussion featuring Dr. Maurice G. Sholas, principal for Sholas Medical Consulting. Dr. Sholas - or Doc Mo Sho - is a subject matter expert on children with special healthcare needs as a pediatric physiatrist. Together, they discuss his background and the importance of cultivating healthcare teams that reflect the patients they serve.

    45 min

  6. 12/07/2023

    Authenticity through Cultural Humility

    On the final episode of season 1 of Crossing the Chasm, Dr. Johnson is joined by Ada Walker, Vice President and Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at Nebraska Medicine. In her role, Ada provides leadership, vision, and strategy for advancing a holistic framework for diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this episode, Ada discusses taking DEI from the academic world to the real world, specifically building partnerships within the community fostered by inclusive integrity. Additional Resources: Nebraska Medicine DEI: https://www.nebraskamed.com/diversity-inclusion Diversity’s Promise for Higher Education by Daryl G. Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Diversitys-Promise-Higher-Education-Making/dp/1421438399/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=GtQte&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=142-3524790-7731740&pd_rd_wg=JMR3p&pd_rd_r=089c3b29-c31b-4b9e-9495-895d32b3616f&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12875/unequal-treatment-confronting-racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-health-care

    42 min

  7. 11/30/2023

    The Language of Faith

    On this episode of Crossing the Chasm, Dr. Hesham Hassaballa joins Dr. Johnson to discuss the incorporation of faith and work. Dr. Hassaballa serves many roles as an associate regional medical director, department chair, adjunct professor, writer, and ordained minister. Dr. Hassaballa shares the importance and challenges of seeing the light in others and building bridges, both as a physician healer and as a colleague. Additional Resources: Health Care Musings (Dr. Hassaballa’s blog): http://www.healthcaremusings.com How Not to Kill Someone in the ICU by Hesham A. Hassaballa, MD: https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Kill-Someone-ICU/dp/0985326514/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EE2VQ3SNCEI&keywords=How+Not+To+Kill+Someone+in+the+ICU&qid=1701114453&sprefix=how+not+to+kill+someone+in+the+icu%2Caps%2C273&sr=8-1

    46 min

  8. 11/09/2023

    Equity through Integration

    Dr. Peter Watson joins Dr. Greg Johnson for this episode of Crossing the Chasm. Dr. Watson, Vice President of Clinical Operations & Strategy at Health Alliance Plan, is a proud Michigander with a passion for improving outcomes for all patients. Dr. Watson shares how his DEI journey started as a child in Michigan and has taken him to be a healthcare provider and executive in an integrated healthcare industry working to drive changes in affordability and outcomes. Additional Resources: Henry Ford Health: https://www.henryford.com/ Health Alliance Plan: https://www.hap.org/

    45 min
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Crossing the Chasm is a podcast hosted by Sound’s CEO for Hospital Medicine and Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Greg Johnson. In this podcast, Dr. Johnson discusses a broad range of topics relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare with medical experts and healthcare leaders.

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