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The ASHHRA Podcast#49 - Unlocking Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals: Insights from Iqbal AtchaIn this episode, Iqbal Atcha, President of the National Association for Health Care Recruitment (NAHCR), shares his insights and expertise on the challenges and changes in the recruitment industry over the past decade. He discusses the top two common problems that organizations, regardless of their size, face in talent acquisition. Iqbal also sheds light on the difficulties healthcare executives experience when transitioning into new roles and offers valuable advice on how they can effectively market themselves in a competitive job market.What stood out during the conversation with Iqbal was his genuine passion and happiness in what...
2023-10-2621 min
Nurse Recruitment SecretsThriving Through Healthcare Layoffs: Insights from Iqbal AtchaHealthcare layoffs and reduction in force (RIF) announcements are popping up regularly. In fact, reports show that this continues to trend upward in 2023. These cuts have had a profound impact on frontline healthcare providers as well as the nurse Talent Acquisition and HR teams that remain. How can these employees continue to thrive in the midst of such changes?
On this podcast, we discuss this issue with our guest Iqbal Atcha. With nearly 30 years experience in healthcare and TA, Iqbal shares his observations and advice as a Career Consultant with Atcha International Consulting, host of The Healthcare...
2023-09-2247 min
Healthcare and Higher76. Thomas Burke - President of Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation HospitalThomas Burke is the President of Saint Francis Hospital & Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. He is responsible for leading both the largest Catholic hospital in New England and the only freestanding acute care rehabilitation hospital with almost 700 beds combined. Prior to this, Tom served as the Vice President of Operations and Chief Productivity Officer at Saint Francis. He has held various leadership roles throughout his career including Health-System Vice President for Prospect Medical Holdings, Vice President of Operations at Waterbury Hospital, and Director of Pharmacy at Temple University Health System. Tom obtained a Bachelor of Science in
Pharmacy degree from...
2023-09-2244 minHealthcare and Higher75. Joy Reese - Vice President of Emerging Pharmacy Channels at McKessonDr. Joy Reese is the Vice President of Emerging Pharmacy Channels at McKesson. She is responsible for driving strategies, customer growth and focus for a new segment focused on the emerging channel digital pharmacy space. Prior to joining McKesson, Dr. Reese served in various leadership roles with Walgreens including Director of Pharmacy and Retail Operations, Regional Director of Local Specialty Operations and District Pharmacy Supervisor. She was also the co-chair for the Women of WBA Southwest Region Chapter which was recognized as Chapter of the Year. Dr. Reese holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University College of...
2023-09-081h 03Healthcare and Higher74. Carolyn Ward - Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle HealthDr. Carolyn Ward is the Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health. She is responsible for developing, communicating, and driving the clinical product roadmap for the organization while working to ensure that the voice of providers and patients are represented during every step of the company’s research and development process. Prior to joining Particle Health, Dr. Ward served as an Internal Medicine Physician and on Clinical Product at Forward. She began her medical career as an Internal Medicine Resident at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, ultimately becoming Chief Resident at the same institution. Dr. Ward holds a me...
2023-08-241h 12Healthcare and Higher73. Alexi Nazem - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Nomad HealthDr. Alexi Nazem is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Nomad Health, the leading digital marketplace for temporary healthcare jobs. Through his entrepreneurial ventures and medical expertise, he has grown the company to over 500 employees and raised over $200 million in capital since its founding. Dr. Nazem has more than two decades of experience in the medical and healthcare sector, and remains an active member of the Department of Medicine faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine. Prior to Nomad Health, he served as a Resident Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital, National Field Manager for the 100,000 Lives Campaign, and was...
2023-08-111h 00Healthcare and Higher72. Shaheen Lakhan - Chief Medical Officer at Click TherapeuticsDr. Shaheen Lakhan is the Chief Medical Officer at Click Therapeutics. He leads teams who help drive the discovery, development, and implementation of prescription digital therapeutics and works to transform medicine by unlocking classically undruggable pathways. Dr. Lakhan has more than 20 years of
experience in healthcare, academia, and industry. In addition to being a CMO, he continues to serve patients as a practicing neurologist and pain specialist at Mount Auburn Hospital. He is also a professor of neurology, neuroscience, and medicine at Western University, Virginia Tech, and Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Lakhan received his medical degree from Israel...
2023-07-2255 minHealthcare and Higher71. Brittany Busse - Co-Founder, President, and Chief Medical Officer at ViTel HealthDr. Brittany Busse is the Co-Founder, President and Chief Medical Officer of ViTel Health. She helps to improve the delivery of healthcare and organize digital health tools that augment the patient-physician connection and improve outcomes so that everyone can thrive. Dr. Busse has over six years of experience in Executive Physician Leadership, developing processes and technology specific for Telemedicine. Prior to ViTelHealth, she served as the Associate Medical Director for WorkCare Inc. and Medical Director of Telehealth for KURA MD. Dr. Busse received her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a vocal advocate for the well-being o...
2023-07-071h 02Healthcare and Higher70. Brian Fengler - Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at EvidenceCareDr. Brian Fengler is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of EvidenceCare. He empowers clinicians to make better care decisions by improving clinical workflows using their EHR-integrated and content-agnostic platform. After finishing his residency at the University of Virginia Health System in 2008, Dr. Fengler moved to Nashville where he began his practice in the emergency department of St. Thomas Health System. He was also a founding physician and managing director of Physicians Urgent Care and a partner-owner of Middle Tennessee Emergency Partners physician group. Dr. Fengler received his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical...
2023-06-231h 06Healthcare and Higher69. Beth Brooks - Clinical Advisor at Vivian HealthDr. Beth Brooks is a Clinical Advisor for Vivian Health. She brings a unique blend of leadership experiences from 3 distinct sectors of the healthcare industry: for-profit companies, academic administration, and nursing operations within healthcare systems. Dr. Brooks is an internationally recognized expert in nursing worklife quality, having designed a questionnaire that has been used in 45 countries and translated into 10 languages. As the immediate past President of Resurrection University, she was responsible for tripling its size and yielded consecutive robust positive operating margins, all while maintaining excellent student and employee outcomes. Dr. Brooks received her PhD in Nursing from the...
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Digital Thoughts PodcastHow to conquer your job search | Iqbal Atcha (Career Consultant and Leadership Coach at Atcha International Consulting)Iqbal Atcha is a Career Consultant, Leadership Coach, and Professional Speaker and head of Atcha International Consulting. Atcha International Consulting offers a variety of services including resume writing, cover letters, interview preparation, career coaching, leadership development and public speaking coaching for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, optometrists, pharmacists and allied health professionals. We proudly work with aspiring and established healthcare providers across the country to help them reach their full potential.In this episode, Iqbal talks about:* What brought him to entrepreneurship * How to craft your story and resume to get the job
2023-06-051h 03Healthcare and Higher68. David Nickelson - Vertical Lead and Senior Client Partner of Health and Life Sciences at CelerityDr. David Nickelson is the Vertical Lead and Senior Client Partner of Health & Life Sciences for Celerity. He helps healthcare organizations develop digitally-enabled solutions to improve quality, efficiency, engagement, and effectiveness. Dr. Nickelson brings over 25 years of experience in the behavior change and technology consulting space developing and delivering business, operational and IT strategies to both private and public sector clients. He began his career in digital health and behavior change while serving as a Congressional Science Fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Nickelson received his Doctor of Psychology and Masters of Science degrees fr...
2023-04-211h 05Healthcare and Higher67. Amy Gutierrez - Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UCHealthDr. Amy Gutierrez is the Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer for UCHealth. She oversees pharmacy practice, strategy and policy across this large Colorado healthcare system. Dr. Gutierrez is passionate about leading strategies to improve medication access, outcomes, as well as leveraging the value of pharmacists to drive improved health. Previously, she served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer for Kaiser Permanente’s national
pharmacy program, where she led national strategies across all 8 US geographical regions. Dr. Gutierrez has also served as the Chief Pharmacy officer for the
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the se...
2023-03-3151 min
WTF ABAIqbal Atcha: Retention-Focused Recruiting in HealthcareHolli sits down with Iqbal Atcha to discuss recruiting in the healthcare field.
2023-03-3057 minHealthcare and Higher66. Mo Kharbat - Vice President of Industry Affairs at Clearway HealthMo Kharbat is the Vice President of Industry Affairs at Clearway Health. He is responsible for building relationships and working with manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and payers to ensure health-system specialty pharmacies are successful. Prior to joining Clearway Health, Mo served as the Vice President of Pharmacy Services for SSM Health where he led teams focused on improving patient outcomes and population health. He has over 20 years of experience in health-system pharmacy services, healthcare operations, supply chain logistics, and value-based care. Mo earned his Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the Jordan University of Science and Technology and his MBA fro...
2023-02-2451 minHealthcare and Higher65. Lonnie Givens - Director, Global Medical Affairs Training and Development at Ultragenyx PharmaceuticalDr. Lonnie Givens is the Director of Global Medical Affairs Training and Development at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical. He leads a team of specialists who provide, train and support various internal medical affairs professional roles across 15 rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders & treatment modalities. Prior to this, Dr. Givens served as a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) where he focused on rare diseases such as X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH). He has worked as an MSL and Senior Sales Representative for Eli Lilly and as a Pharmacy Manager for Target Pharmacy. Dr. Givens holds a PharmD degree from Midwestern University - Chicago College of...
2023-01-2759 minHealthcare and Higher64. Maria Sampalis - Founder of the Corporate Optometry NetworkDr. Maria Sampalis is the Founder of Corporate Optometry Network, a nationwide group dedicated to empowering corporate optometrists. She works to promote leadership skills, business acumen and professional networking for over 65,000 eye care providers through her blogs, events and consulting services. Dr. Sampalis started the Corporate Optometry Network in 2015 which now includes Corporate Optometry Careers, Corporate OD Insider magazine and Corporate OD Alliance. She also serves on the editorial advisory board for both Optometry Times and Opthalmology360.com. In addition, she continues to see patients at several independently owned practices. Dr. Sampalis graduated with her Doctorate degree from the...
2023-01-1356 minHealthcare and Higher63. Christina Nickel - Director of Clinical Laboratory Services at Bryan HealthChristina Nickel is the Director of Clinical Laboratory Services at Bryan Health. She leads a team of professionals who implement, provide and ensure high-quality laboratory and patient testing services across 20 clinics and 4 critical access hospitals. Christina joined Bryan Health in 2008 as a Laboratory Quality Manager. Prior to this, she served as Laboratory Director for Heartland Urgent Care and as a Medical Technologist for Exempla Healthcare, Lincoln Community Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Christina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from the University of Northern Colorado and her Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University. She earne...
2022-12-021h 09Healthcare and Higher62. Victor Vercammen - Vice President of Risk and Chief Compliance Officer at Giant Eagle Inc.Dr. Victor Vercammen is the Vice President of Risk & Chief Compliance Officer at Giant Eagle Incorporated. He leads teams dedicated to food safety, healthcare compliance, and environmental health while also providing counsel and guidance across the company’s various business disciplines. Dr. Vercammen joined Giant Eagle in 2018 as the Senior Director of Pharmacy Quality and Compliance. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs for GENCO and as a Director of Pharmacy Professional Services and Government Relations at SuperValu. Dr. Vercammen earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at...
2022-11-181h 08Healthcare and Higher61. Rehan Waheed - Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Quest DiagnosticsDr. Rehan Waheed is the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Quest Diagnostics. He oversees clinical expertise for their healthcare analytics solutions division while also championing important initiatives to advance analytics in public health. Dr. Waheed joined Quest Diagnostics in 2021 as a Senior Medical Director. Prior to this, he served as a Director at Cerner Corporation leading efforts in the federal sector and previously as the Sr. Director for Integration & Transformation at The MetroHealth System. Dr. Waheed earned his medical degree from the Northeast Ohio Medical and is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He has a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt...
2022-10-281h 03Healthcare and Higher60. Stephanie Bradley - Director, Professional Practice for APPs at Northwestern MedicineStephanie Bradley is the Director of Professional Practice for Advance Practice Providers at Northwestern Medicine. She is responsible for promoting clinical excellence and professional advancement for APPs and developing strategic relationships with Physician Assistant and Nursing Schools. Stephanie joined Northwestern Medicine in 2015 where she began as an Oncology Nurse and was later promoted to APP Manager. She is a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society of Hematology Oncology (APSHO) and recently received the 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders award for Illinois. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and a master’s degree in Nu...
2022-10-141h 00Healthcare and Higher59. Carrie Hylton-Proffitt - Vice President of Clinical Operations at Encore HealthcareCarrie Proffitt is the Vice President of Clinical Operations for Encore Healthcare. She oversees all clinical segments of the business and leads a team working to elevate home respiratory care by pioneering a new model focused on clinical outcomes. Carrie joined Encore Healthcare in 2017. Prior to this, she held multiple leadership roles with The Linde Group including Regional Director, Area Manager, and Clinical Manager. Over the course of her 20-year career, she has won several awards including being named the Long-Term Care Respiratory Therapist of the year by the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC). Carrie completed her respiratory t...
2022-09-3055 minHealthcare and Higher58. Jonathan Baktari - Chief Executive Officer at E7 HealthDr. Jonathan Baktari is the Chief Executive Officer of E7 Health, a preventative health and wellness company. He oversees a team of clinicians and software developers who specialize in preventative medicine, vaccinations, and viral testing. Dr. Baktari started E7 Health in 2009 and pioneered the concept of combining electronic medical records with practice management software to further simplify the patient experience. Prior to this, he served as a Medical Director for the State of Nevada at Anthem. Dr. Baktari earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University and his internal medicine board certification from Northwestern University. He has a...
2022-09-091h 08Healthcare and Higher57. Enza Giannini - Senior Director, Clinical Talent Acquisition at NorthShore University HealthSystemEnza Giannini is the Senior Director of Clinical Talent Acquisition at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She leads a strong performing team of healthcare recruiters and works to meet the hiring needs across one of Chicagoland’s largest Magnet-recognized organization. Enza has served in her current role and as the Director of Nurse Recruitment at NorthShore University HealthSystem for the past 19 years. Prior to this, worked as a Staff Nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Enza earned her Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a natural collaborator and relationship cultivator who leverages market intelligence, analytics, an...
2022-08-2658 minHealthcare and Higher56. Kevin Barton - Vice President, Product Strategy for Healthcare Intelligence & Analytics at Inmar IntelligenceDr. Kevin Barton is the Vice President of Product Strategy for Healthcare Intelligence & Analytics at Inmar Intelligence. He leads a team that helps create insights and makes it easier to understand and predict the personalized needs of today's patients. Prior to joining Inmar Intelligence, Dr. Barton served as the Vice President of Business Development at Tabula Rasa Healthcare where he was responsible for sales and strategy within the health plan and payer space. He has held numerous roles at Walmart Health & Wellness as well including Director of Adherence and Patient Outcomes. Dr. Barton earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree...
2022-08-191h 01Healthcare and Higher55. Veeral Vyas - Associate Director, Regional Population Health at NovartisDr. Veeral Vyas is the Associate Director for Regional Population Health at Novartis. He helps plan and implement population health solutions that enhance patient outcomes, increase patient access, and lower overall healthcare costs. Prior to joining Novartis, Dr. Vyas was a Clinical Pharmacist for the United HealthGroup. He has also served as a Pharmacy Manager for Target Pharmacy, now a part of CVS Health. Dr. Vyas received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University and continues to help mentor and develop future pharmacy leaders at both Roosevelt University and his alma mater. Learn more about Veeral at https://a...
2022-08-121h 04Healthcare and Higher54. Angela Pointer - Director of Talent Acquisition at Sentara HealthcareAngela Pointer is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Sentara Healthcare. She has spent over 16 years of her career in healthcare recruiting and is a mission-driven, motivational leader of talent matchmakers focused on relationships, resources, and results. Prior to Sentara, Angela led recruitment teams for the University of Maryland Medical System, Go Health Urgent Care, DeKalb Medical (now a part of Emory Healthcare), and Duke University Health System. Angela received her Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from Walden University and her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Clemson University. She lives in northern VA with her husband and teenage so...
2022-08-0557 minHealthcare and Higher53. Allison Brewer Jones - Senior Project Manager, Specialty Healthcare Optometry at WalmartDr. Allison Brewer Jones is the Senior Project Manager of Specialty Healthcare at Walmart. She supports optometric professional relations, clinical services, and healthcare practices for both independent and associate doctors. Before moving into her current position, Dr. Jones served as a Senior Talent Specialist, where she led recruitment efforts for dental, optometry, and pharmacy across 5 states. She has also practiced as an Optometrist in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Dr. Jones earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry and her MBA from Purdue University. Learn more about Allison at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep53...
2022-07-1556 min
Healthcare and Higher52. Priti Patel - Vice President, Physician Practice Administration and Management at National VisionDr. Priti Patel is the Vice-President of Physician Practice Administration and Management at National Vision. She also serves as President and CEO of FirstSight Vision Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Vision. Dr. Patel oversees quality assurance, administrative compliance, and is the key liaison for all independent optometric and medical practices. Prior to joining National Vision, she was responsible for leading Walmart’s U.S. professional affairs and business relationships with over 3,000 Optometrists. Dr. Patel received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry and her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama. Le...
2022-07-0851 minHealthcare and Higher51. Samir Benosman - Director of Healthcare Strategy and Analytics at AccentureDr. Samir Benosman is the Director of Healthcare Strategy and Analytics at Accenture. He leads projects that improve healthcare revenue, control costs, and enable data-driven decision making. Prior to working at Accenture, Dr. Benosman served as the Engagement Manager of Life Sciences Strategy at Syneos Health, where he led multiple engagements from proposal development to budgeting to execution in commercial strategy space. He also worked as a Management Consultant of Healthcare Strategy for Strategy&, a subsidiary of Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Dr. Benosman received his doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from the Higher National Veterinary School in Algeria and his PhD...
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Pharmacist's VoicePharmacist Dads Series Part 4 of 4: Interview with Iqbal Atcha, RPhEach Friday in June 2022, I'm publishing an interview with a pharmacist dad in honor of Father's Day, which was Sunday, June 19. This episode is an interview with Iqbal Atcha, RPh. During the first half of our conversation, we discussed how Iqbal uses his voice as a pharmacist. In the second half, we focused on Iqbal's role as a Dad. Bio: Iqbal Atcha is the Senior Consultant for Healthcare Talent Acquisition at Lean Human Capital, now a part of symplr. He provides advisory services for clients across the healthcare recruitment industry specializing in organizational analysis, resource...
2022-06-241h 12Healthcare and Higher50. Cris Salinas - Global Head of MedTech Advisory and Innovation at SalesforceDr. Cris Salinas is the Global Head of MedTech Advisory and Innovation at Salesforce. He partners with med-tech organizations around the world to incorporate digital platforms that support customer interaction by aligning to the continuum of care, driving quality outcomes and delivering growth. Before joining Salesforce in 2020, Dr. Salinas was the Head of Marketing for Stryker’s Latin America region and was responsible for the go to market strategy for all business units and divisions operating across 9 countries. Dr. Salinas received his medical degree from Universidad Mexico Americana del Norte and is published in the Journal of Arthroplasty. He is...
2022-06-171h 04Healthcare and Higher49. Elle Markman - National Co-Director, Integrated Behavioral Health at OneMedicalDr. Elle Markman is the National Co-Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at One Medical. She focuses on integrated behavioral health impact and psychosocial drivers of population health for patients across the country. Prior to this, Dr. Markman served as the Regional Director of Behavioral Health for Iora Health. She has trained and worked in a variety of integrated primary and specialty care clinics across academic and VA medical centers. In addition, she serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Houston College of Medicine. Dr. Markman earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from La Salle University and...
2022-06-1056 minHealthcare and Higher48. Ibrahim Abu-Arqoub - Vice President, Retail Pharmacy Operations at Advocate Aurora HealthIbrahim Abu-Arqoub is the Vice President of Retail Pharmacy Operations at Advocate Aurora Health. He oversees 70 retail pharmacies and remote dispensing centers while managing the organization’s prior authorization team. In addition, he is also responsible for AAH’s mail-order operations, specialty pharmacy program, and compounding pharmacy division. Ibrahim has served in various leadership roles since he started at Advocate Aurora Health in 2014. Prior to becoming Vice-President, he served as a Manager of Tele-pharmacy for 3 years, and went on to become the Director of Specialty Pharmacy Operations in 2017. Ibrahim holds a pharmacy degree from Jordan University of Science and Tech...
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Pharmacist's VoiceSpring Update May 2022Welcome to my Spring 2022 update! I do a general update each season. The last three were episode 136, 122, and 108. In this episode, I talk about my upcoming summer vacation, what's new with The Pharmacist's Voice ®, LLC, what's coming up on The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast, news from my personal life (husband, kids, etc.), and an update on what I'm listening to, reading, watching, and playing. Thank you for listening to The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 153! Mentioned in this episode Perimenopause: The Savvy Sister's Guide to Hormone Harmony by Dr. Anna Garrett (Lac...
2022-05-3141 minHealthcare and Higher47. Allison (Ali) Morin - Vice President of Nursing Informatics at symplrAli Morin is the Vice President of Nursing Informatics at symplr. She leads their clinical product strategy and ensures that the clinical voice and experience is brought into the product development life cycle. Ali is a board-certified clinical informatics nurse with more than 20 years of direct and operational healthcare IT experience. Prior to symplr, she was the Vice President of Nursing Informatics at Halo Health, a Clinical Informatics Manager at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and a Clinical Team Leader at Boston Children’s Hospital. Ali earned her Masters degree in Nursing Informatics from Xavier University, a Bachelors degr...
2022-05-2659 minHealthcare and Higher46. Jay Nadas - Senior Director, Health and Wellness for Topco Associates LLC.Dr. Jay Nadas is the Senior Director of Health and Wellness for Topco Associates LLC. He is responsible for leading the charge to expand health and wellness programs beyond the pharmacy while maintaining the importance of the pharmacists’ role. Dr. Nadas is an expert in product development for clinical operations and retail pharmacies with over 20 years of professional experience. Prior to Topco, he served as the Director of Product Development for Walgreens where he led their award-winning clinical program development team and launched programs including Medication Therapy Management and Point of Care Testing. Dr. Nadas earned his PharmD degree fr...
2022-05-2056 minHealthcare and Higher45. Farhad Modarai - Senior Vice President of Product Management at Strive HealthDr. Farhad Modarai is the Senior Vice President of Product Management for Strive Health. He is part of the care model team and oversees the development and growth of value-based care for patients with kidney disease. Dr. Modarai’s professional experiences span various healthcare settings including government, academia, and community. Before joining Strive Health, he served as an Associate Regional Medical Officer at CareMore Health, Primary Care Physician at Duke University Health System, and Epidemiology Fellow for the CDC. Dr. Modarai earned his Doctorate degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and has served on nu...
2022-05-131h 01Healthcare and Higher44. Alan Spiro - President and Chief Medical Officer at Laguna HealthAlan Spiro is the President and Chief Medical Officer for Laguna Health. He leads strategy and development for a technology enabled, digital-first recovery company dedicated to shortening recovery times and reducing costly readmissions. Alan has more than 40 years of operational and clinical experience. He has served as the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Analytics for Blue Health Intelligence and as Chief Medical Officer for various organizations including Anthem, Medica, and Wellpoint. Alan earned his Doctorate degree in Medicine from Columbia University and his MBA from Northwestern University. He refers to himself as a consultant with a medical knowledge...
2022-05-0649 minHealthcare and Higher43. Sam Meraj - Vice President, Clinical Quality and Safety at RoSam Meraj is the Vice President of Clinical Quality and Safety at Ro. She leads a team of professionals that empower healthcare providers through technology to provide high-quality, safe care when and where patients need it most. In addition to her role at Ro, Sam is also a Board Member for the Unbiased Science Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access and combating scientific misinformation. Previously, she served as the Senior Director of Quality, Safety, and Reporting for Walmart Health and Wellness. Sam received her Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from Dow University and her Master’s de...
2022-04-2954 minHealthcare and Higher42. Amy Berk - Director, Population Health - US Health & Life Sciences at MicrosoftAmy Berk is the Director of Population Health for US Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft. She leads the design and implementation of clinical transformation related programs for large and complex healthcare clients and providers. Amy joined Microsoft in 2021. Prior to this, she served as a Director of Care Management for Tufts Health Plan, Director for the UnitedHealth Group, Manager at Accenture, and Healthcare Consultant at IBM. Amy received her Master’s degree in Nursing from Emory University and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida. With 10 years of direct patient care experience as a Regi...
2022-04-2239 minHealthcare and Higher41. Charissa Lee - Head of North America Professional Affairs at Johnson & Johnson VisionDr. Charissa Lee is the Head of Professional Affairs for North America at Johnson & Johnson Vision. She serves on the North American Leadership Team and oversees J&J Vision Care’s support of Professional Advocacy, Education and Relations. Dr. Lee joined first Johnson & Johnson Vision in 2014 as the Director of Education. Prior to this, she owned and operated a private practice in Irvine, California, spoke to doctors across the country as a Professional Affairs Consultant, and served as the Program Director at the Johnson & Johnson Institute. Dr. Lee is a graduate of State University New York College of Optometry an...
2022-04-1557 minHealthcare and Higher40. Mary Lee Conicella - Chief Dental Officer at Aetna, a CVS Health CompanyDr. Mary Lee Conicella is the Chief Dental Officer at Aetna, a CVS Health company. She leads a team of healthcare professionals that oversee dental clinical initiatives, policies and claim reviews. She is also responsible for creating programs that engage members and deliver superior health though integration. Dr. Conicella joined Aetna in 1997 and has been involved with several programs including Aetna's Dental-Medical Integration program where she has published numerous abstracts and articles related to the impact dental care has on overall health. She is a member of Aetna’s Clinical Executive Leadership Council and CVS/Aetna Enterprise-Wide Opioid Task Fo...
2022-04-0852 minHealthcare and Higher39. Hannah Hartung - Vice President, Clinical Services at Magellan HealthDr. Hannah Hartung is the Vice President of Clinical Services for Magellan Health. She oversees specialty clinical operations and product management for physical medicine, interventional pain management, and musculoskeletal products and programs. She is also responsible for leading specialty utilization management and operational transformation with a focus on clinical accuracy, efficiency, and provider experience. Dr. Hartung joined Magellan Health in 2016 and has served at different levels including Director of Product Innovation and Manager of Clinical Care Services. Before this, she practiced as a physical therapist with clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, pediatric and geriatric populations at Allina Health and...
2022-04-0156 minHealthcare and Higher38. Lu De Souza - Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Cerner CorporationDr. Lu de Souza is the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Cerner Corporation. She heads their largest physician group and leads a team responsible for helping health organizations leverage their EHR and health IT to improve patient care, clinician engagement, and clinical outcomes. Lu joined Cerner in 2011 and has held various leadership roles including Physician Executive, Senior Director, and Chief Medical Informatics Officer. Prior to this, she served as a Pediatric Emergency Physician at both Brandon Regional Hospital and Lakeland Regional Medical Center as well as Director of Pediatric Emergency for TeamHealth. Lu received her Doctorate degree...
2022-03-251h 18Healthcare and Higher37. Mark Kaufman - Founder and Executive Chairman at Athletico Physical TherapyMark Kaufman is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Athletico Physical Therapy. With over 900 locations across 25 states, Athletico is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy, occupational health, and orthopedic rehabilitation services. Mark started tge company in 1991 and today, the company employs over 8000 clinical and administrative staff. In addition to his ongoing role at Athletico, he serves on the Board of Directors for several organizations including Excel Rehabilitation Services, Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. Mark received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training and Physical Education from the University of Iowa, and...
2022-03-181h 00Healthcare and Higher36. Richard Hom - National Optometric Director at Anthem Inc.Dr. Richard Hom is the National Optometric Director at Anthem Inc. He is the clinical subject matter expert for the Vision Management Team and collaborates with vision care providers and primary care medical providers to reduce the overall cost of eye and systemic medical conditions. Dr. Hom joined Anthem in 2012. Prior to this, he served as a Primary Care Optometry Consultant at San Mateo Medical Center, an Oracle Strategic Account Manager at SGI, and a Lt. Colonel for the United States Army. Outside of his professional roles, he serves as a Trustee for the California Optometric Association and an...
2022-03-1155 minHealthcare and Higher35. Sarah Sorum - Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for the Pharmacy Society of WisconsinDr. Sarah Sorum is the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW). She leads an organization dedicated to helping its 4500 members further their careers, advance pharmacy practice, and improve the care of patients across the state. Dr. Sorum joined PSW in 2007 and has performed in various roles including Vice President of Educational Affairs and Senior Vice-President of Professional Services. Prior to this, she served as a Consultant Pharmacist for Iowa City Hospice and Patient Care Services Coordinator at Aim Healthcare. Dr. Sorum received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of...
2022-03-0453 minHealthcare and Higher34. Syed Sumair Akhtar - Chief Clinical Officer at Livio HealthDr. Syed Sumair Akhtar is the Chief Clinical Officer at Livio Health. He is responsible for the oversight and delivery of all clinical services which are done through the company’s modern house-call approach which includes primary, palliative and urgent care. He also serves as the Vice President of Stella Health, the parent company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Dr. Akhtar joined Livio Health in March of 2021. Prior to this, he was the Chief Medical Officer for Caremore Health, where he oversaw mobile and health network markets that served Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and home-based care across 14 states. He...
2022-02-241h 13Healthcare and Higher33. Zsuzsanna Devecseri - Vice President & Head of Global Oncology Medical Affairs at SanofiDr. Zsuzsanna Devecseri is the Vice President and Head of Global Oncology Medical Affairs at Sanofi. She leads a team of experts responsible for regulatory submission strategy, scientific communication, and innovative approaches to curing prostate and genitourinary cancer. Dr. Devecseri has held several prominent positions within the organization including Senior Director, Global Medical Lead of Pompe Disease and Director of Medical Affairs, Strategic Planning and Operations. Prior to joining Sanofi, she served as the Director of Client Services for ABN AMRO Life and Pension Insurance Company. Dr. Devecseri earned her medical degree from Semmelweis University and her MBA from...
2022-02-181h 01Healthcare and Higher32. Pratil Lal - Senior Director, Medical and Professional Affairs at Warby ParkerDr. Pratil Lal is the Senior Director of Medical and Professional Affairs for Warby Parker. He leads the entire Eyecare and Vision Services department, which includes employee and sublease optometrists, while playing a strategic role in guiding the organization towards holistic eye and vision care. Before joining Warby Parker, Dr. Lal was a Director of Health & Wellness for Walmart where he was responsible for optometric relations, operations management, business development, professional education, and clinical training. He also lived and worked in Canada having served as the Chair for both Doctor Mentorship and Customer Experience Development for IRIS The Visual...
2022-02-1148 minHealthcare and Higher31. Benjamin Chudner - Chief Medical Officer at AEG VisionDr. Benjamin Chudner is the Chief Medical Officer for AEG Vision. He oversees the day-to-day clinical operations for over 250 practices across the nation. He is also responsible for developing the clinical strategy to help elevate the level of care AEG Vision doctors provide. Before joining AEG Vision, Dr. Chudner served as the Senior Clinical Director for Luxottica where he was responsible for Optometrist Engagement at over 2300 locations throughout North America. He has consulted for several pharmaceutical companies and contact lens manufacturers throughout his career and was responsible for the design and delivery of professional strategy, learning, and development at...
2022-02-0458 minHealthcare and Higher30. Munish Sharma - Chief of Optometry at Kaiser PermanenteDr. Munish Sharma is the Chief of Optometry at Kaiser Permanente of Southern California. He leads a team of 40 optometrists along with over 100 vision staff members to provide comprehensive vision services for their members. He is also responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating all Optometry programs at 6 sites within the San Bernardino County. Dr. Sharma holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry, an MBA from the University of California at Irvine, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Before immigrating to the United States, he earned his...
2022-01-2150 minHealthcare and Higher29. DeLon Canterbury - Chief Executive Officer of GeriatRx Inc.Dr. DeLon Canterbury is the Chief Executive Officer for GeriatRx Inc., a pharmacist-led medication management company. He helps overwhelmed caregivers stop their loved ones from being overmedicated through the use of genetic-drug screening, deprescribing, and health cost savings strategies. Dr. Canterbury has appeared on numerous podcasts, radio shows, and local news programs to educate patients and empower healthcare professionals to fix our broken healthcare system. Prior to launching his company, he served as a Pharmacy Supervisor for the Specialty Division at Walgreens. Dr. Canterbury holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill...
2022-01-141h 00Healthcare and Higher28. Ed Cohen - Executive Vice President, Pharmacy Advocacy at MJH Life SciencesDr. Ed Cohen is the Executive Vice President of Pharmacy Advocacy for MJH Life Sciences, the largest, privately held healthcare media business in North America. He works on behalf of pharmacies and pharmacists to bring them information and ideas that can enhance their practice and impact their patient care services. Prior to this, Dr. Cohen served as the Senior Director of Clinical Solutions for Walgreens and as the Director of Pharmacy Operations for Safeway Corporation. In addition to his corporate experiences, he has held several faculty positions and earned numerous professional certifications and industry awards. Dr. Cohen has also m...
2022-01-0755 minHealthcare and Higher27. Deepak Patel - Senior Director, Healthcare Strategy & Innovation at Novo NordiskDr. Deepak Patel is the Senior Director of Health Care Strategy and Innovation for Novo Nordisk. He leads a portfolio level strategy inclusive of population health and health disparities. Dr. Patel’s devotion to data and developing associates has allowed him to build a broad portfolio of diverse experiences in healthcare ranging from managed care and market access to medical affairs within the pharmaceutical industry. Over the past 6 years at his current company, he has served as the Director of Population Health and as the Managed Market Medical Liaison of National Accounts. Prior to this, Dr. Patel was a Se...
2021-12-2448 minHealthcare and Higher26. Sharon Karina - Commercial Grant Director at Pear TherapeuticsDr. Sharon Karina is the Commercial Grant Director for Pear Therapeutics. She leads the nationwide grant strategy to drive access solutions for states, agencies, and providers. Dr. Karina has a passion for collaborating with others to improve outcomes throughout the health system. She previously served as the Director of Educational Development for ProCE and as the Director of Government Affairs for the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists. In addition to her current role at Pear Therapeutics, she is also the Director of the Midwest Region Mentoring Program for the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. Dr. Karina holds an Associate’s Degr...
2021-12-0943 minHealthcare and Higher25. Jessie Nia Hwang - Associate Director of U.S. Medical Strategy, Immunology at Bristol Myers SquibbDr. Jessie Nia Hwang is the Associate Director of U.S. Medical Strategy of Immunology at Bristol Myers Squibb. She is responsible for supporting the team in implementing the company’s strategy for their deucravacitinib program launch in dermatology. Throughout her career, Dr. Hwang has held several prominent positions within the company including Manager of Orencia Global Publications and Associate Director of Business Development. She is also a leader having served as the National President and the first Executive Chairwoman of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA).Dr. Hwang holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Spelman College and...
2021-12-0331 minHealthcare and Higher24. Prince Chijioke - Associate Director, Innovation at Allergan Aesthetics (an AbbVie Company)Dr. Prince Chijioke is the Associate Director of Innovation at Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company. He is responsible for driving commercial strategy initiatives related to the company’s facial aesthetic portfolio which includes well-known brands such as Botox, CoolSculpting, and Latisse. Prior to this role, Dr. Chijioke worked as a Program Manager of Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacy Informatics for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and as a Consultant for BCG. He has proudly served as a Pharmacy Officer for the United States Army Reserve and as a Member for the City of El Paso’s Capital Improvements Advisory Comm...
2021-11-0535 minHealthcare and Higher23. Linda England - Vice President of Strategic Accounts at FLAVORxLinda England is the Vice President of Strategic Accounts at FLAVORx. She works with retail pharmacy chains to improve medication adherence for pediatric and veterinary patients and reduce stress levels for parents and families. Linda has over 30 years of experience designing strategy, overseeing operations, and developing people for a Fortune 1 company. Prior to joining FLAVORx, she served as the Director of Ethics & Compliance Implementation for Walmart, a Senior Director of Pharmacy Operations for Sam’s Club and a host of other supervisory roles within the organization. Linda earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa and...
2021-10-2750 minHealthcare and Higher22. Charlene Hope - Chief Pharmacy Quality and Medication Safety Officer at the University of Chicago MedicineDr. Charlene Hope is the Chief Pharmacy Quality and Medication Safety Officer at the University of Chicago Medicine. She works with inter-professional teams to effectively implement patient safety strategies and quality improvement initiatives. Dr. Hope has held an extensive array of clinical and leadership positions including Regional Pharmacy Quality and Safety Manager for Tenet Healthcare, and Regional Clinical Director for Comprehensive Pharmacy Services, and Director of Pharmacy for MacNeal Hospital. She is a frequent lecturer at both the state and national level on medication safety and pharmacy quality topics. Dr. Hope holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern...
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Pharmacist's VoicePharmacy Podcasts Series Part 2 of 3: seven pharmacy podcasts I listen to most and 10 reasons that I listen to pharmacy podcastsToday's episode is part 2 of a 3-part series about pharmacy podcasts. I talk about which pharmacy podcasts I listen to most (as of October 2021) and why I listen to pharmacy podcasts. Mentioned in this episode Dr. Erin L. Albert's LinkedIn Profile List of Podcasts In and Around Pharmacy by Dr. Erin L. Albert Pharmacy Podcast Network Todd Eury's LinkedIn Profile Dave Jackson is my Podcasting Coach from the School of Podcasting The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 31 Allie Xu The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 51 (Di...
2021-10-2222 minHealthcare and Higher21. Amal Agarwal - Vice President, Homecare Solutions at HumanaDr. Amal Agarwal is the Vice President of Homecare Solutions for Humana. He works with executives, physicians, and patients to help with the transition from a fee for-service style to a value-based care model. At Humana, Dr. Agarwal has served in various roles including Executive Physician, Corporate Director, and VP of Medicare Trends and Innovation. Prior to this he worked as a Chief Medical Officer at Apervita and a Senior Managing Consultant at Accenture. He holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University and an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – College of Business. Dr...
2021-10-1542 minHealthcare and Higher20. Day Gooch - Vice President, Quality and Commercialization at The Vitamin ShoppeDr. Day Gooch is the Vice President of Quality and Commercialization for The Vitamin Shoppe. He leads teams that are responsible for sourcing new manufacturers, strengthening the execution with working partners, guiding scientific and regulatory functions, and engaging with industry experts and associations throughout the supplements industry. Prior to joining The Vitamin Shoppe in 2016, Dr. Gooch was the Senior Buyer for OTC, Health and Beauty for Sam’s Club. He has also served in various operational, human resources, and purchasing roles for Walmart. Dr. Gooch holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona and a Master’s in...
2021-10-0849 minHealthcare and Higher19. Sonia Oskouei - Vice President, Biosimilars at Cardinal HealthDr. Sonia Oskouei is the Vice President of Biosimilars for Cardinal Health. She leads the company’s biosimilar strategy and leverages an enterprise perspective to maximize the value of biosimilars to enhance patient access, improve outcomes, and lower healthcare costs. Prior to joining Cardinal, Dr. Oskouei served as the Vice President of Innovation and Digital Health at Premier Inc. where she led their national biosimilars strategy on behalf of 4,000 hospitals and 175,000 other providers. She also served as a Corporate Supervisor for Pharmacy Purchasing and Procurement for Novant Health. Dr. Oskouei holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Belmont University an...
2021-09-3036 minHealthcare and Higher18. Kelly Henning - Senior Director, Operations at MedAvail TechnologiesKelly Henning is the Senior Director of Operations at MedAvail Technologies. She is responsible for staffing and operating SpotRx Pharmacies inside primary care clinics and deploying MedCenter kiosks to large retailers and health systems across 6 states. Kelly holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from National-Louis University and is certified as by the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners. Prior to joining MedAvail, she was a Health & Wellness Director for Walmart and Senior Director of Eyecare for Luxottica where she led teams, drove initiatives, and trained thousands of associates. Kelly is passionate about developing people and hy...
2021-09-2445 minHealthcare and Higher17. Pejman Ahmadi - Director, Pharmacy Program Management at Centene CorporationDr. Pejman Ahmadi is the Director of Pharmacy Program Management at Centene Corporation. He oversees the Prior Authorization Department and is responsible for managing the company’s Medicare, Marketplace and Medicaid lines of business across the nation. In addition, he is also responsible for expanding the business into new markets. Dr. Ahmadi holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from California Northstate University and has served as a Director for the Sacramento Pharmacy Association, and the Northern California Pharmacy Education Foundation. His passion for leadership, public speaking, and mentoring also led him to serve as the Executive Chairman and Consultant fo...
2021-09-171h 06Healthcare and Higher16. Flora Bessey - Senior Medical Science Liaison, Long Term Care at Acadia PharmaceuticalsDr. Flora Bessey is the Senior Medical Science Liaison for Long Term Care at Acadia Pharmaceuticals. She collaborates with healthcare professionals and key decision makers in skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living centers to support patient care and help them achieve their operational goals. Prior to joining Acadia, Dr. Bessey spent 20 years as an independent consultant providing a wide array of pharmacy, regulatory, and medication management consulting services helping to improving outcomes for the elderly and vulnerable patient populations. She is a graduate of Midwestern University – Chicago College of Pharmacy, earning both her Bachelor of Science and Do...
2021-09-1045 minHealthcare and Higher15. Chakilla Robinson White - Group Vice President, Galaxy Division at DaVita Kidney CareChakilla Robinson White is the Group Vice President for the Galaxy Division at DaVita Kidney Care. She provides strategic leadership, guidance, and management to field leaders across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Prior to joining DaVita in 2011, Chakilla was the Chief Operating Officer for Tenet Health’s Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake. She has served as the Director of the Texas Gulf Coast Commitment to Quality Team and as a consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton. Chakilla attended Wellesley College where she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. She also obtained her MBA...
2021-09-0343 minHealthcare and Higher14. Rupe Hansra - Vice President, Sublease Doctor Operations Services at Visionworks of AmericaDr. Rupe Singh Hansra is the Vice President of Sublease Doctor Operations Services at Visionworks of America. Visionworks is a leading healthcare company that provides comprehensive eyecare, optical retail, and managed vision care services at over 700 locations across 40 states. Dr. Hansra earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. He is licensed to practice in both Illinois and California and is a pillar of the optometric community. Prior to joining Visionworks, Dr. Hansra led other vision-based companies, including Luxottica and GrandVision, in the areas of strategy, operations, and professional services. His passion for finding talent...
2021-08-2757 minHealthcare and Higher13. Stacey Tannenbaum - Senior Director of Pharmacometrics, U.S. at Astellas PharmaDr. Stacey Tannenbaum is the Senior Director of Pharmacometrics, U.S. at Astellas Pharma. She leads a team of clinical pharmacologists, statisticians, engineers, and data management experts who help quantify drug, disease and trial information that aid in drug development and regulatory decisions. Dr. Tannenbaum earned her Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applied Mathematics from the University of Arizona and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Center for Drug Development Science at Georgetown University. Prior to joining Astellas, she spent 8.5 years in the Modeling and Simulation group at Novartis. She currently holds faculty positions at the University of...
2021-08-2055 minHealthcare and Higher12. Jennifer Palombi - Senior Manager of Professional Education & Development at CooperVisionDr. Jennifer Palombi is the Senior Manager of Professional Education and Development at CooperVision. She provides clinical insights to cross-functional teams and manages internal and external professional communication and education programs related to CooperVision’s broad portfolio of products and services. Dr. Palombi is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Clinically, she has a particular interest in specialty contact lenses, as well as neuro-ophthalmic and orbital disease. Over the course of her 20-year career, Dr. Palombi has delivered exceptional eyecare to patients across private practice, ho...
2021-08-1342 minHealthcare and Higher11. Stacey Bane - Vice President of Business Development, Assisted Living at Genoa HealthcareDr. Stacey Bane is the Vice President of Business Development for Assisted Living at Genoa Healthcare. She has a passion for helping vulnerable patient populations and delivering exceptional customer service to those with complex, chronic health conditions. Today, she leads a team of professionals who build upon their organization’s 20-year history in behavioral health and addiction treatment services to provide customizable pharmacy solutions for senior communities of all shapes and sizes. Dr. Bane holds a PharmD degree from Purdue University and has received Genoa’s coveted “Presidents Club Winner - Top Sales Director”, award not once, not twice, but 3 ti...
2021-08-0638 minHealthcare and Higher10. Khaudeja Bano - Executive Medical Director and Head of Combination Product and Device Safety at AmgenDr. Khaudeja Bano is the Executive Medical Director and Head of Combination Product and Device Safety at Amgen. She is responsible for the development and approval of next-generation combination products, drug delivery devices, and diagnostic instruments. She is highly regarded for directing strategic external outreach, championing product safety, and improving clinical infrastructure. Dr. Bano holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from Osmania University and has a Master’s degree in Clinical Research from the University of California, San Diego. Since immigrating to the United States in the early 90s, she has gone on to earn a Ce...
2021-07-3041 minHealthcare and Higher9. George Okpamen - Startups Strategy Leader of U.S. Diabetes and Biomedicine Business Units at Eli Lilly & CompanyDr. George Okpamen is the Startups Strategy Leader for U.S. Diabetes and Biomedicines Business Units at Eli Lilly & Company. He is also the Founder and Executive Chairman of L.E.A.P at Lilly, initiative focused on leveraging, engaging, and advancing pharmacists inside and outside of the company. Dr. Okpamen is a high-energy, high-profile leader who has a passion for breaking new ground and connecting people with purpose. He launched and led the consumer experience brand strategy for BAQSIMI®, the first and only dry nasal spray to treat low blood sugar emergencies. He has held key leadership roles w...
2021-07-2345 minHealthcare and Higher8. Steve Reinhart - Speaker, Consultant, and Former Director of Professional Programs at AlconDr. Steve Reinhart is an optometrist with over 30 years’ experience in military, medical and corporate leadership roles and 24 years of clinical optometric practice. He is a professional speaker with the Alcon Speakers Bureau and recently retired from his position at Alcon as the Director of Professional Programs. Dr. Reinhart is also a retired colonel, having served 28 years with the United States Air Force. His military career includes positions such as the Chief of Optometry services and Director of Optometry Extern programs. He led 6 medical squadrons and 2 medical groups, including those deployed after the attacks of 9/11. During his command, he wa...
2021-07-1647 minHealthcare and Higher7. Jennifer Alkhayat - Manager of Clinical Field Operations at Aspire HealthJennifer Alkhayat is the Manager of Clinical Field Operations for Aspire Health. She leads a team of nearly 30 palliative care providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physicians assistants, across 8 states in the Northeast. Jennifer is a life-long learner with a passion for compassionate care. She earned a Bachelor’s of Nursing degree from George Mason University, a Masters of Nursing degree from Marymount University, and is currently enrolled in the Doctorate of Nursing program at Aspen University. Jennifer’s leadership in palliative care span nearly 2 decades, having served as the Director of Community Palliative Care for Compassus and President of N...
2021-07-0952 minHealthcare and Higher6. Rinku Patel - Senior Vice-President of Specialty Services at Transaction Data SystemsDr. Rinku Patel is the Senior Vice-President of Specialty Services for Transaction Data Systems. She is also the CEO of KloudScript India Private Limited, an offshore entity established to help develop state of the art platforms and services for the healthcare industry. As a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and health-tech transformation specialist, Dr. Patel is driven by a fundamental principal that every patient should have the right to choose their own healthcare provider and share their information with any team member.. Over the years, Dr. Patel has worked for several powerhouse organizations including Walgreens, CVS Health and Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy. She...
2021-07-0236 minHealthcare and Higher5. Chara Reid-Reed - Director of Specialty Practice Solutions at AmerisourceBergenDr. Chara Reid-Reed is the Director of Specialty Practice Solutions for AmerisourceBergen. She works with community oncologists to manage infusion services, physician dispensing, and specialty oncology pharmacy provisions. Dr. Reid is no stranger to the stage either. As a former pharmaceutical industry speaker, she has spoken to audiences across the country educating them about advances in drug therapies affecting immunology, hematology and oncology. As the President of her Alumni Council and Founder of the Pharmacist Women Networking Association, Dr. Reid channels her passion for professional development and networking to empower the next generation of female pharmacists. Connect with Dr...
2021-06-2545 minHealthcare and Higher4. Hassan Tetteh - Health Mission Chief at United States Dept. of Defense Artificial Intelligence CenterDr. Hassan Tetteh is the Health Mission Chief and leading Artificial Intelligence Strategist for the United States Department of Defense. His list of accomplishments and accolades are as equally as long as they are incredible! Dr. Tetteh is a US Navy Captain, board-certified heart and lung transplant surgeon, and popular speaker. In addition to his Medical Degree from SUNY (State University of New York), he holds 3 Masters degrees: one in Public Administration from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, one in National Security Strategy from the National War College, and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School. Dr...
2021-06-1838 minHealthcare and Higher3. Chad Overman, Director of Vision Benefits at Delta Dental of Iowa and Independent Optometric ConsultantDr. Chad Overman is the Director of Vision Benefits at Delta Dental of Iowa and Independent Optometric Consultant. As a licensed optometrist and corporate executive, Chad has built his career helping payors and partners recognize the value eyecare professionals add and representing the needs and interests of the optometric profession at higher levels of business. His knowledge, skills, and expertise span a multitude of specialties areas including practice management, budgeting, publishing, talent recruitment and professional relations. You can reach Chad by email at chad@drovermanllc.com.
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2021-06-1252 minHealthcare and Higher2. Jeanne Waggener, Past President of the National Association of Boards of PharmacyJeanne Waggener is the Past President of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy and an Independent Healthcare Consultant. Over the course of her career, Jeanne has created a leadership legacy unlike any other. Her work with State Boards of Pharmacy, legislators and the media have been instrumental in combatting a nationwide opioid epidemic. She is considered the "go-to" expert on all issues related to regulatory affairs, public safety, and clinical services. Today, she helps individuals navigate the ins-and-outs of the regulatory pharmacy world as a facilitator and mediator. Go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanne-waggener-13882746/ and connect w...
2021-06-0545 minHealthcare and Higher1. Mayur Shah, Vice President of Content Enhancement at Carrus (formerly CareerStep)Dr. Mayur Shah is the Vice-President of Content Enhancement at Carrus (formerly CareerStep), an e-learning company. Mayur is a legend in the healthcare training industry. Over the course of his career, he has launched and led 5 different companies dedicated to delivering quality education and improving healthcare around the world. Today, he uses technology to enhance the learner experience by designing content in the healthcare space using virtual reality, augmented reality, 3-D images, and gaming for learning. Go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayur-shah-27499315/ and connect with Mayur.
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2021-05-2934 minHealthcare and HigherHealthcare and Higher TrailerHealthcare and Higher is a podcast for healthcare professionals and aspiring healthcare executives searching for information, association, and inspiration from established leaders across the healthcare industry. Iqbal Atcha is a Career Consultant, Healthcare Recruiter, and Registered Pharmacist. Every week, he sits down and talks with healthcare executives, clinical leaders, medical entrepreneurs, and industry experts to learn how they got to where they are today, what they envision the future of healthcare to be, and how they are working to make it more accessible, affordable, and effective.
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2021-05-1101 min
The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™Networking with LinkedIn | Iqbal Atcha, RPh, MBA, Career Coach, Atcha InternationalIqbal Atcha, RPh, MBA, helps healthcare professionals and executives advance their careers.
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Epic CommunicatorsEp #14 Improve A Job Search with Iqbal AtchaIqbal Atcha spent a long time in the talent acquisition field and has found a new path on the other side as a job coach/consultant. He joins us to share some very important tips on how you can improve your chances when in the midst of a job search. Since he's spent many years as a recruiter, manager, and trainer of recruiters, he has the inside scoop on what recruiters are looking for and how to help them find you. More importantly, he shares with us how to know whether a job is right for you. This is...
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21st Century PharmDEpisode 4: Iqbal Atcha, RPh, MBA, SPHR, DTMMeet Iqbal! He is a pharmacist, career consultant, corporate trainer, and professional speaker! And yes, we covered all of that in one episode!
Here are some highlights:
-He offers a VALUEBOMB tip for interviewing
-He talks about how pharmacists have "impact in the moment"
-He encourages us to think about pharmacy as a business from the beginning and to continuously learn how the financial aspect affects the pharmacy department
-He lists the differences between coaches, mentors, and sponsors - and why we need each one
Thank you...
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The Alternative Prescription PodcastThe Power of Passion & Purpose w/ Iqbal AtchaIqbal Atcha has always been a trailblazer, a problem-solver, and an entrepreneur at heart. While he started his career in community pharmacy, he eventually realized that he couldn't practice the way he wanted to, so he started his own independent pharmacy. When he realized that the quality of the pharmacy technicians he could hire wasn't up to par, he started his own pharmacy technician education & training company. When he talked to other healthcare professionals and he saw a need for medical billing, he created a medical billing company as well. However, when he saw that all of...
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The Successful ThinkerStaying Competitive In The Modern World with Iqbal AtchaWith the rising competition, the future can sometimes seem so bleak for those who want to carve a place of their own in their chosen careers. Talent specialist Iqbal Atcha shares with host Corey Jahnke his insider perspective on what it takes to stay relevant in the ever-changing landscape of the working world. Helping you navigate in advancing in your career, Iqbal talks about the mindset you need to have that will allow you to further develop yourself along with the world. He also shares his view on leaders in the market and the importance of communication and connection...
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