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In the first portion, I give a rundown of recent executive hires and exits, as well as layoffs, in the healthcare industry. In the second portion, I interviewed Adaeze Enekwechi, who recently became CEO of Cayaba Care.
 
Highlights
Teladoc CEO departure and LA Care Health Plan Retirement. New executive roles and shifts in health organizations. Reshuffling at Unity Point Health Ventures and Optum. Layoffs in various health and tech companies. Introducing Adaeze Enekwechi, CEO of Cayaba Care. Enekwechi’s career journey from public to private sector. Anchoring health equity and improving maternal health. Cayaba Care’s unique maternal health care approach. The importance of in-person relationships in health services. Goals for growth and operational excellence at Cayaba Care.
Episode Resources
Connect with Katie Adams https://medcitynews.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141 moves@medcitynews.com Connect with Adaeze Enekwechi https://www.cayabacare.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-enekwechi-phd  

During the first part of the episode, I give a rundown of recent hires, promotions and layoffs occurring in the healthcare world. During the second part, I interviewed Brian Anderson, who just became CEO of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI).
Highlights
Brian’s diverse career ranging from being a ski resort physician to a healthcare AI expert The three main goals for Brian Anderson as the CEO of CHI over the next year are stated. The role of CHI certified network of labs in testing healthcare AI models for their effectiveness, safety, and alignment with vendor claims Process for labs to be certified under CHI The potential of creating a geographically diverse network of assurance labs with access to different patient data, maintaining respect for privacy The plan to issue 'report cards' for each model from these federated labs that would shed light on their effectiveness for various patient demographics The three main focuses of CHI
Episode Resources
Connect with Katie Adams https://medcitynews.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141 moves@medcitynews.com Connect with Brian Anderson https://www.coalitionforhealthai.org/leadership/brian-anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/bandersmd 

During the first half of the podcast, I give an overview of recent executive hires, retirements, promotions and layoffs in the healthcare world. During the second half of the podcast, I interviewed Dr. Adam Petrich, who recently became Chief Medical Officer at QuantHealth.
Highlights
Inefficiencies and failures in drug discovery and clinical trials How QuantHealth uses AI to improve drug trial outcomes Why Dr. Adam was drawn to QuantHealth His goals for the company as the Chief Medical Officer  
Episode Resources
Connect with Katie Adams https://medcitynews.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141 moves@medcitynews.com Connect with Adam Petrich https://health.usnews.com/doctors/adam-petrich-397988 https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-petrich-md-6019491 

In the first half, I gave an overview of recent executive hires, promotions and layoffs across the healthcare industry. In the second half, I interviewed Kristin Myers, Northwell Health's first ever Chief Digital Officer.
 
Highlights
Kristin Myers’s career trajectory leading to her current role at Northwell Health The importance of change management, demonstration of value, and investing in culture Digital transformation goals at Northwell The creation of the Chief Digital Officer role at Northwell and its increasing prevalence in other health systems  
Episode Resources
Connect with Katie Adams https://medcitynews.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141 moves@medcitynews.com Connect with Kristin Myers https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-myers-42673531  

In the first segment, I gave an overview of recent executive hires, promotions, departures and layoffs in the healthcare world. In the second segment, I interviewed Sarah Jones, who recently stepped into the role of chief outcomes officer at B.well Connected Health.
Highlights
Interview with Sarah Jones discussing her career journey and role at B.Well Connected Health. Sarah Jones explains her approach as Chief Outcomes Officer and her goals for the company. Discussion on Sarah's background and passion for digitally-enabled, consumer-centric healthcare. Sarah's motivation to improve healthcare for underserved individuals and her work at B.Well in unifying healthcare data to improve patient experience.  
Episode Resources
Connect with Katie Adams https://medcitynews.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141 moves@medcitynews.com Connect with Sarah Jones https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjonesmpls  

For the first portion, I discuss recent executive moves and layoffs within the healthcare industry. For the second portion, I conducted a brief interview with Jeff Good, who recently became Northwestern Medicine's first chief sustainability executive.
 
Highlights
Katie introduces Jeff Good, the first ever chief sustainability executive at Northwestern Medicine, as the guest Jeff’s journey and experience working with Northwestern Medicine through various executive roles His plans for measuring and reducing Northwestern Medicine's carbon footprint as a part of his sustainability plan The increased likelihood of other health systems adopting sustainability executive roles and why it is necessary
Episode Resources
Connect with Katie Adams https://medcitynews.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141 moves@medcitynews.com Connect with Jeff Good https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-good-74697a12 https://sustainabletechpartner.com/news/northwestern-medicine-chief-sustainability-executive-jeff-good-4-things-to-know/