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Success in ChaosAfter the Chaos: Our Conversation with Blair ChildsIn this episode of After the Chaos, Kandice and Angela discuss their conversation with Blair Childs, focusing on the macro and micro levels of healthcare, the implications of rural healthcare funding, and the challenges and opportunities presented by recent policy changes. They emphasize the importance of understanding the details of healthcare reforms and the need for proactive engagement from healthcare professionals to navigate the evolving landscape effectively.Episode chapter guide:02:35 Understanding Macro and Micro Perspectives in Healthcare05:19 The Impact of Rural Healthcare Funding08:39 Navigating Change in Healthcare Systems
2025-08-2010 minSuccess in ChaosMaking Sense of Healthcare Policy & the Big Beautiful Bill: A conversation with Blair ChildsPolicy veteran Blair Childs, CEO of Childs and Associates, joins hosts Angela Adams, RN, and Kandice Garcia Tomkins, RN to make sense of D.C.’s latest “big beautiful bill” and the forces reshaping U.S. healthcare. Blair distills three defining shifts—market-based total-cost accountability, fixing perverse fee-for-service incentives, and true consumerism via interoperable data—and explains what leaders should do now. The conversation dives into the Rural Transformation Fund timeline, why to engage state Medicaid offices immediately, and how accelerating value-based care can reduce chaos and improve outcomes.Episode chapter guide:01:42 Meet Blair Childs: A Healthca...
2025-08-1832 minSuccess in ChaosAfter the Chaos: Our conversation with Melonie Lagalante, FACHEIn this "After the Chaos" episode, Angela and Kandice reflect on their conversation with Melonie Lagalante, FACHE—a powerhouse leader driving community-focused transformation at St. Tammany Health System. From her ability to fast-track the implementation of innovation to her deeply rooted leadership philosophy, Melonie exemplifies what it means to lead with urgency, purpose, and humility. Angela and Kandice discuss how Melonie’s commitment to decentralizing decision-making and empowering teams fuels a culture of trust, action, and long-term retention. They also reflect on the evolving role of hospitals as community anchors and how Melonie's team models excellence in both care and...
2025-07-2511 minSuccess in ChaosCulture Eats Chaos for Breakfast: A conversation with Melonie LagalanteMelonie Lagalante, FACHE, shares how St. Tammany Health System turned rapid change into lasting progress. From post-COVID workforce recovery to high-reliability care and homegrown talent pipelines, she reveals how culture, community, and mission-driven leadership fuel innovation. This episode serves as a playbook for leaders navigating staffing challenges, operational pressures, and transformation, all while maintaining a focus on what matters most: people.Episode chapter guide:04:34 Melonie's Leadership Journey11:52 Community-Centric Healthcare Success17:50 Navigating Healthcare Challenges22:29 Building a Culture of Innovation 29:31 Leadership Insights and AdviceMelonie's Reading ListHardwiring Excellence: Purpose, Worthwhile W...
2025-07-2434 minSuccess in ChaosAfter the Chaos: Our conversation with Kara TrottIn this "After the Chaos" episode, Kandice and Angela unpack their conversation with healthcare innovator Kara Trott. They delve into Kara's strategic approach to navigating and solving the complexities of healthcare through rigorous data analysis, patient-centric storytelling, and empathy-driven solutions. Kandice and Angela discuss Kara's visionary foresight, emphasizing the importance of slowing down to fully understand problems before rushing to solutions, and discuss her remarkable ability to stay relevant in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. This conversation is a must-listen for leaders seeking actionable insights on sustaining innovation and effective leadership in healthcare.
2025-06-2710 minSuccess in ChaosUnderstanding the Patient's Journey through Chaos: A conversation with Kara TrottAngela and Kandice welcome healthcare innovator Kara Trott, founder and former CEO of Quantum Health. In this inspiring episode, Kara shares insights from her incredible journey of transforming consumer healthcare navigation into a billion-dollar business. Kara’s new book, No One Alone: Humanizing Healthcare as an Outsider, explores how empathy, consumer-centric approaches, and strategic innovation can profoundly impact healthcare. Listen in to discover how embracing the consumer experience, leveraging outsider perspectives, and building mission-driven companies can effectively disrupt the chaos of healthcare.You can click here to purchase your copy of No One...
2025-06-2628 minSuccess in ChaosAfter the Chaos: Our conversation with John HillIn this episode of After the Chaos, Kandice and Angela reflect on their discussion with John Hill, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, clarity, and the balance between logistics and humanity in leadership. They explore how effective communication and a clear mission can drive success in organizations, particularly in healthcare. The conversation also touches on the potential for innovation that arises from chaotic situations, highlighting the need for leaders to navigate both the logistical and human aspects of their roles.Episode chapter guide:00:00 After the Chaos: Reflections on the conversation with John Hill
2025-05-1911 minSuccess in ChaosLeading through Chaos: A conversation with John HillIn this episode of Success in Chaos, Angela Adams, RN, and Kandice Garcia Tomkins, RN, talk with John Hill, founder and principal of Healthcare Consensus Partners and a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of leadership across for-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based health systems. They discuss the chaotic healthcare landscape and the essential qualities of effective leadership in such an environment. John shares insights on the importance of focus, clarity, and authenticity in leadership, especially during transformative times. He emphasizes the need for leaders to connect with their personal 'why' and to foster alignment within their teams to navigate challenges...
2025-05-1834 minSuccess in ChaosIs Healthcare Chaos? A conversation with Dr. David LarsonIn this episode of Success in Chaos, hosts Angela Adams and Kandice Garcia-Tomkins engage with Dr. David Larson, Professor of Radiology and clinical and AI innovation leader at Stanford University School of Medicine. They discuss the chaotic nature of healthcare, the importance of understanding complexity, and the need for empowering teams to drive successful outcomes. Dr. Larson shares insights on leadership in complex adaptive systems, the significance of selecting the right goals, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in healthcare improvement projects. Episode chapter guide:00:00 Introduction to Success in Chaos...
2025-05-1636 min
The KORE Women PodcastShaping the Future of Healthcare Through Quality Improvement with Kandice Garcia TomkinsThis week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Kandice Garcia Tomkins, RN, MS, a leader in Quality Improvement (QI) education and healthcare transformation. Kandice has been developing QI programs since 2014, partnering with Dr. David Larson, and currently serves as the QI Director for the ACR Learning Network, where her program ImPower helps healthcare professionals drive impactful projects. She's also a performance improvement specialist at Stanford University and the founder of Tungsten QI Partners, where she leads a team of consultants shaping the future of healthcare quality improvement across the nation.
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2025-02-1125 min
SmartHealth Podcast#04 Dream Team! Inflo Health & American College of Radiology Unite, Angela Adams & Kandice Garcia TomkinsAngela Adams, CEO of Inflo Health and Kandice Garcia Tomkins, Quality Director at the American College of Radiology, join the show. Collaboration between AI vendors and the healthcare system is key to implementing innovation in the space.Vendors often wonder why their product is struggling to gain traction - maybe blaming the product itself, the commercial strategy or archaic infrastructure.The real problem is the current state of play in radiology departments everywhere. Overworked, burnt out and behind on their schedule, front line workers don’t have the time for...
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