Difference Makers

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On Difference Makers, Sutter Health CEO Warner Thomas brings together innovative thinkers and industry leaders to explore transformative ideas and bold organizational strategies shaping the future. The series examines transformational leadership styles, healthcare leadership and the essential qualities and skills that drive meaningful change. Listeners gain insights into effective leadership strategies and practical leadership development for leaders committed to making a difference.

Episodes

  1. Oct 26

    The Future of Cancer Care: Earlier Detection and Coordinated Treatment

    Guests: Dr. Amanda Wheeler and Rochelle Lonn  For patients, a cancer diagnosis often means juggling multiple appointments, specialists and locations at one of the toughest moments of their lives. In this Difference Makers conversation, we talk with leaders of Sutter's Advanced Cancer Services about how we’re bringing care together across the system to better support our patients, their families and the teams who care for them.  ⭐ Watch now! ⭐   #CancerCare #CancerScreening #CancerTreatment #CancerPrevention #EarlyDetection #ComprehensiveCancerCare #CoordinatedCare #CancerCenters #CancerResearch #CancerClinicalTrials #PrecisionMedicine #GenomicMedicine #CancerSurgery #RoboticSurgery #CancerSurvivorship #PatientNavigation #WholePersonCare #CareAtHome #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #PatientCare #SutterHealth #Healthcareleadership #Qualitiesofleadership #Transformationalleadership

    The Future of Cancer Care: Earlier Detection and Coordinated Treatment

  2. Oct 26

    From Century-Old Leadership to Modern Excellence in Patient Care

    Guests: Dr. Rebecca Fazilat, Dr. Elizabeth Copeland, and Dr. Kurt VandeVort Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group has been making history since the 1930s and they’re just getting started. In the latest episode of Difference Makers, watch how PAFMG continues to redefine ambulatory care and how their collaboration with Sutter Health is expanding access, accelerating innovation and transforming the future of healthcare in Silicon Valley and beyond. 🎧 Watch the full episode now #HealthcareHistory #PatientCareLeadership #OrganizationalLegacy #HealthcareExcellence #LongTermCare #CommunityHealth #VisionalLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #LeadershipEvolution #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingCare #Healthcareinnovation #LeadingHealthcare #SutterHealth #PatientCare #HealthcareLeadership #ClinicalExcellence #DigitalHealth

    From Century-Old Leadership to Modern Excellence in Patient Care

  3. Oct 26

    How Healthcare AI Supports Clinicians and Patient Care

    Guests: Dr. Ashley Beecy and Dr. Veena Jones AI gets a lot of attention, but what does it mean for a patient or the people caring for them? We explore that question with Sutter’s AI leaders in this episode of Difference Makers. We talk about how AI is helping our physicians and care teams find important information sooner, reduce paperwork and spend more time focused on patients. The conversation also looks at how we're expanding these tools across our integrated system while keeping clinical expertise, safety and trust at the center. #HealthcareAI #AmbientAI #ClinicalAI #AIinHealthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #ResponsibleAI #ClinicalDocumentation #MedicalImaging #RadiologyAI #PatientEngagement #ClinicianExperience #DigitalHealth #HealthcareTechnology #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfHealthcare #PatientCare #SutterHealth #Healthcareleadership #Qualitiesofleadership #Transformationalleadership

    How Healthcare AI Supports Clinicians and Patient Care

  4. Oct 26

    Transforming Graduate Medical Education: The Future Caregivers Meet the Future of Patient Care

    Guests: Dr. Lindsay Mazotti and Dr. Dineen Greer California faces a critical shortage of medical professionals. Our Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs are tackling this challenge head-on — training physicians and clinicians where they’re needed most. In the latest episode of Difference Makers, we sit down with the physicians leading our GME program to hear what makes it unique and why it matters for patients, providers and our system as a whole. Listen into this episode to learn how we're training more physicians to deliver clinically excellent and distinct care across Sutter’s nationally recognized service lines. #MedicalEducation #GME #HealthcareTalent #MedicalTraining #PhysicianDevelopment #HealthcareWorkforce #NextGenerationDoctors #LeadershipDevelopment #HealthcareLeadership #BuildingTalent #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingCare #Healthcareinnovation #LeadingHealthcare #SutterHealth #PatientCare #HealthcareLeadership #ClinicalExcellence #DigitalHealth

    Transforming Graduate Medical Education: The Future Caregivers Meet the Future of Patient Care

  5. Oct 26

    Closing Gaps in Behavioral Health Care

    Guests: Dr. Matt White and Dan Peterson In California, 1 in 3 hospitalizations are tied to behavioral health needs and for many people, especially those in rural communities, the ER is the first and often only place to turn. But emergency rooms aren’t designed for long-term mental health care. In Episode 6 of Difference Makers, we sit down with leaders from our Behavioral Health service line and talk about how Sutter is working to change that. Through collaborative care models and innovative partnerships that are expanding access, we’re bringing behavioral health care to our patients when and where it’s needed most. Listen now to hear how we’re helping close gaps in care and making a difference for those who’ve been left waiting too long. #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthCare #HealthcareAccess #MentalWellness #CommunityHealth #HealthcareEquity #IntegratedCare #LeadershipInCrisis #CrisisLeadership #StrategicLeadership #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingCare #Healthcareinnovation #LeadingHealthcare #SutterHealth #PatientCare #HealthcareLeadership #ClinicalExcellence #DigitalHealth

    Closing Gaps in Behavioral Health Care

  6. Oct 26

    How Technology & Patient Connectivity Are Revolutionizing Healthcare

    Guests: Dr. Arfan Din, Dr. Rich Milani, and Laura Wilt We’re relentless in our quest to make healthcare easier, faster and more personalized. In this episode of Difference Makers, we talk with physicians and Sutter leaders about our digital transformation and how innovative tools like Sutter Sync are helping us better support patients and give them the resources they need to feel better and live well. Tune in now to hear how we’re redefining what’s possible in connected care. #DigitalTransformation #HealthcareIT #PatientConnectivity #HealthTech #Telemedicine #DigitalHealth #PatientEngagement #LeadingChange #TransformationalLeadership #InnovationLeadership #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingCare #Healthcareinnovation #LeadingHealthcare #SutterHealth #PatientCare #HealthcareLeadership #ClinicalExcellence #DigitalHealth

    How Technology & Patient Connectivity Are Revolutionizing Healthcare

  7. Oct 19

    Healing Tiny Hearts: How Collaboration & Cardiac Innovation Transform Pediatric Care

    Guests: Dr. Stan Wright, Dr. Teimour Nasirov, and Dr. James Hill Every great program starts with a powerful purpose. For the Pediatric Heart Care team at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, that purpose is clear: to give every child with a heart condition the best chance at life.   In this episode, we sit down with three passionate and skilled physicians to hear how they came together to build a nationally recognized program that families rely on in their most vulnerable moments.    💗 Watch now and be inspired by the people healing tiny hearts, together. #Pediatrics #Cardiology #CardiacCare #PediatricHealth #Teamwork #SpecializedCare #ChildrensHealth #CollaborativeCare #TeamLeadership #CollaborativeLeadership #LeadingThroughTeamwork #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingCare #Healthcareinnovation #LeadingHealthcare #SutterHealth #PatientCare #HealthcareLeadership #ClinicalExcellence #DigitalHealth

    Healing Tiny Hearts: How Collaboration & Cardiac Innovation Transform Pediatric Care

  8. Oct 16

    Breast Health: Empathy, Technology & Specialized Care - Leading with Compassion and Excellence

    Guests: Dr. Rita Kwan-Feinberg and Angelita Gonzales, R.N. On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. But when caught early, survival rates are as high as 99%. In this episode of Difference Makers, we sit down with the breast health team from Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (ABSMC) and learn how their multidisciplinary approach is changing the game in breast health. By prioritizing the patient experience, they’re not only improving outcomes but also breaking down barriers to access.  From diagnosis to survivorship, this is care that truly cares. 🌟Tune in now so you don’t miss this inspiring conversation.  #BreastHealth #WomensHealth #CancerCare #PersonalizedMedicine #Oncology #SpecializedCareCenter #InnovativeTreatment #CompassionateLeadership #PatientCenteredLeadership #LeadingWithEmpathy #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingCare #Healthcareinnovation #LeadingHealthcare #SutterHealth #PatientCare #HealthcareLeadership #ClinicalExcellence #DigitalHealth

    Breast Health: Empathy, Technology & Specialized Care - Leading with Compassion and Excellence

  9. Oct 16

    Transplant Medicine Revolution: Saving Lives Through Organ Transplant Excellence

    Guests: Dr. Bob Osorio, Dr. Casey Ward, Dr. Steven Katznelson Organ transplantation is considered one of the great advances in modern medicine. In this episode of Difference Makers, we sit down with the exceptional physician team leading the transplant program at Sutter's California Pacific Medical Center and discuss the life-changing impact the program has had on patients' lives.  #transplantmedicine #advancedsurgery #surgicalcare #SutterHealth #Healthcareleadership #Qualitiesofleadership #Transformationalleadership

    Transplant Medicine Revolution: Saving Lives Through Organ Transplant Excellence
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On Difference Makers, Sutter Health CEO Warner Thomas brings together innovative thinkers and industry leaders to explore transformative ideas and bold organizational strategies shaping the future. The series examines transformational leadership styles, healthcare leadership and the essential qualities and skills that drive meaningful change. Listeners gain insights into effective leadership strategies and practical leadership development for leaders committed to making a difference.

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  • Creator
    Sutter Health
  • Episodes
    9
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