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Indianz.ComJanet Alkire / Standing Rock Sioux TribeHouse Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – 9:30 AM
Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515, USA
WITNESSES
Panel one
Donna Thompson
Vice-Chair
Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
Chief Allen
Chairman
Coeur d’Alene Tribe
Panel two
Stacy Shepherd
Executive Officer of Member Services
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Audrey Lee
Second Chief
Sac and Fox Nation
Mike Natchees
Councilman
Ute Indian Tribe
Panel three
Kirk Francis
Chief
Penobscot Indian Nation
Corey Hinton
Citizen
Passamaquoddy Tribe
Brian Harris
Chief
Catawba Nation
John Johnson
President
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Pane...2025-02-2506 minIndianz.ComMike Natchees / Ute TribeHouse Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – 9:30 AM
Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515, USA
WITNESSES
Panel one
Donna Thompson
Vice-Chair
Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
Chief Allen
Chairman
Coeur d’Alene Tribe
Panel two
Stacy Shepherd
Executive Officer of Member Services
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Audrey Lee
Second Chief
Sac and Fox Nation
Mike Natchees
Councilman
Ute Indian Tribe
Panel three
Kirk Francis
Chief
Penobscot Indian Nation
Corey Hinton
Citizen
Passamaquoddy Tribe
Brian Harris
Chief
Catawba Nation
John Johnson
President
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Pane...2025-02-2505 min
That Book PodcastTipping Point of the Heart | ep 6Hello, and welcome back to another episode where we’re reading books! (We seem to do that every week!)
You can check out the notes and this week's book recap slideshow on our website: https://thatbookpodcast.com/episode-6/
Here’s a handy list of the books we talked about on this episode:
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- Chase the Fun by Annie F. Downs.
- Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
- Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini
- The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
- Fostered by Tori Hope Petersen
- Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie
Our book recap this w...2023-04-2826 minThat Book PodcastCaptivate like Clockwork | ep 5We (and by we we mean Julianne) have a hefty stack of books this week! A lot of them are interior design-related, but that's how the cookie crumbles these days.
Here's what we read:
- The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
- Styled by Emily Henderson
- Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards (this is the book recap for the week, as well!)
- Big Style in Small Spaces by Sarah Dorsey
- Fostered by Tori Hope Petersen
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz
You can find links for all these books & extended notes on this week's...2023-04-2738 minThat Book PodcastThe Mafia of Extinct Countries | ep 4Welcome to the episode with our possibly most tantalizing title yet! We read some great books this week:
- Think Again by Adam Grant
- The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz
Our in-depth book recap today is An Atlas of Extinct Countries by Gideon Defoe, which you may recognize from our previous episodes.
As always, you can find the full notes at thatbookpodcast.com/episode-4/
Now, let's get to the books!2023-04-0821 minThat Book PodcastThink You Have Atomic Habits? Think Again | ep 1You can check out the full-length show notes here: https://thatbookpodcast.com/episode-1/
Love books but feel like you don't have enough time to read?
Or, want to learn about some new books?
Why not dive into some GREAT books with Julianne and Andrew?
In each episode of That Book Podcast, we'll talk about what we've read this week, and recap one book in a little more detail. :)
(But not TOO MUCH detail- this isn't a book report!)
Here are the books we're talking about in this episode:
- Think Again by Adam Grant
- I Will Teach You To...2023-03-3056 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireHow a Global Outlook Shaped This USA Healthcare LeaderOn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Stuart Winters, CEO, U.S. Healthcare at Sodexo. Stuart and I discuss how his global insights are paving the future for US Healthcare at Sodexo.2022-10-2416 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireHow a Global Outlook Shaped This USA Healthcare LeaderOn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Stuart Winters, CEO, U.S. Healthcare at Sodexo. Stuart and I discuss how his global insights are paving the future for US Healthcare at Sodexo.2022-10-2416 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireCustomer Experience in the Age of TikTokOn this episode of InsideOut we welcome Dan Gingiss, an international keynote speaker who passionately believes in the customer experience. Dan shares with us about his 20+ years of experience in marketing and what health systems can do with regards to customer experience to help differentiate themselves from their competition. 2022-10-1124 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireCustomer Experience in the Age of TikTokOn this episode of InsideOut we welcome Dan Gingiss, an international keynote speaker who passionately believes in the customer experience. Dan shares with us about his 20+ years of experience in marketing and what health systems can do with regards to customer experience to help differentiate themselves from their competition. 2022-10-1124 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireMoving the Needle in Cancer CareOn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Patricia Goldsmith, CEO of CancerCare. Patricia and I discuss how her background and role at CancerCare is moving the needle in a patient’s journey with cancer.2022-09-2023 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireMoving the Needle in Cancer CareOn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Patricia Goldsmith, CEO of CancerCare. Patricia and I discuss how her background and role at CancerCare is moving the needle in a patient’s journey with cancer.2022-09-2023 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireMerging the quality and access gap in healthcare.On this episode of InsideOut, we welcome System Chief Medical Officer and SVP of WakeMed Health Hospitals, Chris DeRienzo. Chris is a #1 Best Seller author of Tiny Medicine: One Doctor’s Biggest Lessons from His Smallest Patients, neonatologist, healthcare executive and an advisor to companies ranging from startup to Fortune 50.2022-09-1228 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireMerging the quality and access gap in healthcare.On this episode of InsideOut, we welcome System Chief Medical Officer and SVP of WakeMed Health Hospitals, Chris DeRienzo. Chris is a #1 Best Seller author of Tiny Medicine: One Doctor’s Biggest Lessons from His Smallest Patients, neonatologist, healthcare executive and an advisor to companies ranging from startup to Fortune 50.2022-09-1228 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireOvercoming Healthcare Dysfunction Through Tech Innovation and Physician InsightOn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Larry Cohen, CEO of Health2047. Larry and I discuss medical developments, data and how the four major areas of focus for Health2047 are introducing new innovation and commercialization opportunities to the healthcare field.2022-08-2917 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireOvercoming Healthcare Dysfunction Through Tech Innovation and Physician InsightOn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Larry Cohen, CEO of Health2047. Larry and I discuss medical developments, data and how the four major areas of focus for Health2047 are introducing new innovation and commercialization opportunities to the healthcare field.2022-08-2917 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireHow Tech is Changing Consumer HealthcareOn this episode of InsideOut, we welcome Doug Hirsch, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of GoodRx, a company whose mission focuses on providing affordable and convenient healthcare to all Americans. 2022-08-1618 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireHow Tech is Changing Consumer HealthcareOn this episode of InsideOut, we welcome Doug Hirsch, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of GoodRx, a company whose mission focuses on providing affordable and convenient healthcare to all Americans. 2022-08-1618 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireMoonshots and healthcare. Why a radical approach is needed to save healthcare.On this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Jamey Edwards, Chief Operating Officer at StartUpHealth.Jamey has been part of numerous start-up ventures and has a unique perspective on the challenges facing healthcare and how a radical approach is needed to help create a thriving, vibrant healthcare system. We also discuss his new role as COO of StartUpHealth and the ways entrepreneurship can provide some of the innovation we need to transform healthcare.2022-08-0223 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireMoonshots and healthcare. Why a radical approach is needed to save healthcare.On this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Jamey Edwards, Chief Operating Officer at StartUpHealth.Jamey has been part of numerous start-up ventures and has a unique perspective on the challenges facing healthcare and how a radical approach is needed to help create a thriving, vibrant healthcare system. We also discuss his new role as COO of StartUpHealth and the ways entrepreneurship can provide some of the innovation we need to transform healthcare.2022-08-0223 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireA Transformative Approach to Venture Capital for HealthcareOn this episode of InsideOut, we welcome Deena Shakir, Partner at Lux Capital for a fascinating discussion on her career leading transformative investments in healthcare and other sectors.2022-07-1934 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireA Transformative Approach to Venture Capital for HealthcareOn this episode of InsideOut, we welcome Deena Shakir, Partner at Lux Capital for a fascinating discussion on her career leading transformative investments in healthcare and other sectors.2022-07-1934 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Role Health Plans Play in Guiding Greater HealthcareOn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Matt Eyles, President and CEO at America’s Health Insurance Plans. We discuss how innovation and technology are influencing the future of prior authorization and consumer health plans.2022-07-0521 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Role Health Plans Play in Guiding Greater HealthcareOn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Matt Eyles, President and CEO at America’s Health Insurance Plans. We discuss how innovation and technology are influencing the future of prior authorization and consumer health plans.2022-07-0521 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireFinding Purpose and Belonging in our CultureOn this episode of InsideOut, Joseph Machicote talks with Dr. Susan Biali Haas, award-winning doctor, health and wellness expert, coach, speaker and author –about the ways we can lend a listening ear to our colleagues' beliefs to reduce burnout and practice resiliency.2022-06-1633 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireHow the U.S. Can Mitigate and Prevent Medical Device ShortagesOn this episode of InsideOut, Mike Alkire talks with Dr. Suzanne Schwartz, Director for the Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation within the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health –about steps our nation can take to address medical device shortages now and for the future.2022-06-0729 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireHow the U.S. Can Mitigate and Prevent Medical Device ShortagesOn this episode of InsideOut, Mike Alkire talks with Dr. Suzanne Schwartz, Director for the Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation within the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health –about steps our nation can take to address medical device shortages now and for the future.2022-06-0729 min
MedCity PivotImportance of Health Systems Achieving Scale with Mike AlkireI interviewed Mike Alkire, CEO of Premier, and discussed how important it is for health systems to achieve scale. Episode Resources Connect with Arundhati Parmar aparmar@medcitynews.com https://twitter.com/aparmarbb?lang=en https://medcitynews.com/ Connect with Mike Alkire https://premierinc.com/ https://www.premierinc.com/about/our-people/michael-alkire?section=leadership https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelalkire 2022-05-2624 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireIt’s your data. Five reasons you should be sharing it.On this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Jay Nakashima, Executive Director of eHealth Exchange. We discuss cross-platform data sharing, how evolving data technologies are shaping our world, and how our healthcare data can be our voice even when we can’t speak.2022-05-2420 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireDigital Healthcare in Outer SpaceOn this episode of InsideOut, Pierre-Alexandre Fournier, President, Founder and CEO of Carrè-Hexoskin, joins us to discuss the latest innovations in wearable technology and how Hexoskin overcame numerous obstacles to create wearable tech specifically for use in outer space.2022-05-1021 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireDriving change to accelerate innovationOn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Adam Schechter, Chairman and CEO at Labcorp. We discuss the challenges of taking the helm of a large organization during a pandemic as well as Adam's outlook on innovation and his involvement with Water.org. 2022-04-2621 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe New Frontier of Digital MarketingOn this episode of InsideOut, Chris Pace, Chief Digital Marketing Executive at Banner Health, joins to discuss challenges of marketing to a new generation of healthcare customers.2022-04-1434 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkirePsychedelic treatment options for mental health.On this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Rob Barrow, CEO of the pharma development company, MindMed. MindMed has been on a quest to bring psychedelic-inspired pharmaceuticals to mainstream healthcare, and Rob believes the time is right for a radical new approach to solving some of the most challenging mental health issues the world has ever faced.2022-03-2920 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireSwinging for the fences: A new mindset for cancer drug development.On this episode of InsideOut, Jeff Allen, President and CEO of Friends of Cancer Research, joins to discuss the current state of cancer research, how data can impact clinical trials, and why it’s critical that we take a fresh and disruptive look at cancer drug development. 2022-03-1517 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe unusual connection between obesity and racial equality.On this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford; physician, educator, and policy maker at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Stanford is a passionate advocate for reducing racial disparities in medicine and joins us to discuss the challenges of the obesity epidemic and how racial inequality has affected the treatment of obesity.2022-03-0121 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe stranglehold on America’s drug market. How foreign countries hold us hostage.On this episode of InsideOut, Nailesh Bhatt, Founder and CEO of VGYAAN Pharmaceuticals, joins to discuss his journey to becoming a successful pharmaceutical entrepreneur and how his company is reinventing the way we think about generic drugs in healthcare. 2022-02-1523 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireBlockchain, healthcare and the cutting edge of technology.2022-02-0132 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireCould healthcare become even more political? How changing legislation is determining your quality of care.On this episode of InsideOut, Leah Binder, CEO of The Leapfrog Group, joins to discuss how newly passed legislation could have a significant impact on employers and why data will help deliver transparency and better care throughout our healthcare system.2022-01-0620 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireReinventing America’s supply chain through innovation, partnership, and risk-taking.On this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Brian DeBusk, CEO of DeRoyal Industries. DeRoyal Industries is a global manufacturing powerhouse in the medical supply industry and has built one of the most vertically integrated companies in the medical business.2021-12-1530 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe hidden challenge of the pandemic. Managing surging demand and record-setting staffing shortages.On this episode of InsideOut, Susan Salka, CEO of AMN Healthcare, joins to discuss the staffing challenges faced by health systems and how predictive analytics are helping AMN reduce costs and improve patient outcomes.2021-12-0120 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireLessons Learned In The Pool: Innovation & EntrepreneurshipIn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Rob Butcher, President and CEO of Swim Across America. Rob and Mike reflect on how swimming was pivotal in the development of their careers and passions, and how we are using those lessons to impact healthcare today. 2021-10-1423 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireLessons Learned In The Pool: Innovation & EntrepreneurshipIn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Rob Butcher, President and CEO of Swim Across America. Rob and Mike reflect on how swimming was pivotal in the development of their careers and passions, and how we are using those lessons to impact healthcare today. 2021-10-1423 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireHarnessing Data to Solve Healthcare’s Toughest ChallengesIn this episode of InsideOut, Denise Juliano, Group Vice President of Life Sciences at Premier, co-hosts with guest Chris Tackaberry, CEO at Clinithink. Together, they discuss the power of harnessing data to solve healthcare’s toughest challenges.2021-08-3120 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireHow AI Is Transforming Healthcare On the next episode of the Inside Out, David Rhew, M.D., Global Chief Medical Officer and VP of Healthcare at Microsoft, discusses how AI is transforming healthcare. 2021-07-3021 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Critical Intersection: Where Innovation Meets Healthcare ProvidersBaxter International is a global provider in healthcare solutions. They are at the critical intersection of saving and sustaining lives thanks to their products and therapies. In this episode, Joe Almeida, CEO of Baxter International, gives a behind the scenes look at the changes taking place to foster supply chain resilience as a result of Covid; as well as the innovative initiatives to help provide accessible healthcare to every American. 2021-07-0718 min
InsideOut with Mike Alkire“Marathon Effort at a Sprinter’s Pace”: Brookdale COVID 19 JourneyAdapting and Recalibrating: How COVID forced Brookdale to reinvent company business model to be innovative and protect the nations seniors.2021-06-2319 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Future of Healthcare: Technology, Data and AnalyticsOn today's episode of #InsideOut, John Nosta, President of NostaLab, joins Mike Alkire to discuss the emergence of technology and data, and it’s implications on the future of healthcare.2021-06-0824 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Future of Healthcare: Technology, Data and AnalyticsOn today's episode of #InsideOut, John Nosta, President of NostaLab, joins Mike Alkire to discuss the emergence of technology and data, and it’s implications on the future of healthcare.2021-06-0824 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireResiliency in the Wake of the COVID-19 PandemicOn this episode of InsideOut, guest David Pacitti, President and Head of the Americas at Siemens Healthineers, chats with Mike Alkire about Siemens resiliency in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen in for a really cool story of agility and innovation. 2021-05-2418 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireResiliency in the Wake of the COVID-19 PandemicOn this episode of InsideOut, guest David Pacitti, President and Head of the Americas at Siemens Healthineers, chats with Mike Alkire about Siemens resiliency in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen in for a really cool story of agility and innovation. 2021-05-2418 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe “Inside” Story of ModernaOn this episode of InsideOut, Andy Brailo, Chief Customer Officer at Premier, chats with Michael Mullette, Vice President, North America Commercial Operations at Moderna. The duo discuss the “Inside” story of Moderna – how they developed from a small, industry-known company to a global hero. Mike also breaks down mRNA vaccines for us. This is a timely episode you don’t want to miss!2021-05-0423 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireThe “Inside” Story of ModernaOn this episode of InsideOut, Andy Brailo, Chief Customer Officer at Premier, chats with Michael Mullette, Vice President, North America Commercial Operations at Moderna. The duo discuss the “Inside” story of Moderna – how they developed from a small, industry-known company to a global hero. Mike also breaks down mRNA vaccines for us. This is a timely episode you don’t want to miss!2021-05-0423 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireAccelerating Innovation to Transform Patient CareOn today's episode of InsideOut, I'm joined by guest Jean-Claude Dubacher, Chairman and CEO at B. Braun Medical Inc., to discuss how the accelerations in innovation are transforming patient care.2021-04-2016 min
The Big UnlockMike Alkire: One of the lessons learned as a result of COVID is we have to create a more resilient supply chainIn this episode, Mike Alkire, President & Incoming CEO of Premier Inc., discusses the ongoing vaccine roll-out and the lack of resiliency in the medical supply chain for U.S. healthcare.
He discusses how Premier is expanding their data analytics capabilities, such as AI and machine learning to make the supply chain infrastructure more resilient and support better clinical decisions. Mike believes that the changing competitive landscape of healthcare and the entrance of non-traditional players is unleashing innovation in the industry. He also shares three leadership lessons from his long and successful career. Take a listen.
2021-04-1928 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireFrom Touchdowns to Tackling the Business WorldOn this episode of InsideOut, I had the pleasure of speaking with NFL legend Herschel Walker, Founder & CEO of Renaissance Man Food Services and H Walker Enterprises. We dive deep into how he created his successful companies and he gives us tips on how the “teammate” mentality helped him build a legendary enterprise.2021-03-2215 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireHow Prioritizing Innovation can Unlock Post Crisis GrowthOn today's episode of InsideOut, Kaycee Kalpin joins me to chat with Loeb.nyc's Founder and CEO, Michael Loeb, and Head of Strategy, Katie Loeb. We discuss a variety of topics including innovation, disruption, growth, brand and the entrepreneurial mindset.2021-03-0920 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Pillars of Launching a New TherapyOn today's episode of InsideOut, I'm joined by guest Diana Brainard, SVP and Virology Therapeutic Area Head at Gilead, to talk about the challenges and triumphs of launching a new therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We dive into Remdesivir, an antiviral originally designed to target Ebola and later tested against a suite of lesser-known respiratory viruses. We discuss how Gilead moved the therapy into the clinic as quickly as possible to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The outcome? It was one of only a few therapies granted emergency use authorization to treat severe COVID-19 patients in the pandemic’s...2021-02-2220 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Parallels Between Healthcare and Hospitality in a Post-Covid World with guest Andrew Rigie, Executive Director , NYC Hospitality Alliance, and guest co-host Kaycee Kalpin, Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Premier Inc.Despite being worlds apart, guest Andrew Rigie, Executive Director at NYC Hospitality Alliance, spent some time discussing the similarities between the restaurant biz and the healthcare world. Joined by guest co-host Kaycee Kalpin, the Vice President of Strategic Marketing at Premier Inc, the trio talked about the increasing need for PPE, the recent hospitality resurgence, and where the two industries converge.2021-02-0825 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Importance of Transparency in Healthcare Investing with guest Christina Farr, Principal at OMERS Ventures along with co-host Dr. Jonathan Slotkin, Chief Medical Officer at Contigo Health a Premier company.On today's episode of InsideOut, I'm joined by guest Chrissy Farr, Principal at OMERS Ventures along with guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Slotkin, Chief Medical Officer at Contigo Health a Premier company, to talk about all things healthcare investing. What makes Farr's perspective unique—and definitely worth the listen—is because she's newer to the investing world, having spent her career covering healthcare and recently the COVID pandemic. Most important to Farr's strategy, though? Transparency, in both journalism and investments.2021-01-2625 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Other Cancer Crisis: The Financial Burden with CEO and founder Carla Tardif along with Yousuf Zafar, M.D. Chief Quality and Innovation Officer at Duke Cancer InstituteCarla Tardif, CEO and founder of Family Reach, as well as Yousuf Zafar, MD, Chief Quality and Innovation Officer at Duke Cancer Institute—who also works with the charity—joined me on the podcast to discuss the pandemic, COVID's impact on cancer treatments, and the other big problem with cancer that doesn't get as much attention: the often insurmountable financial burden the disease places on patients and their families. 2021-01-1221 min
TRACK THE VAXThe Distribution DebacleVaccine distribution — it's been a rocky road. While millions of doses have been shipped, only about one-third have been administered. The federal government has said a lag in reporting as well as the holiday season are partly to blame. But as long lines were seen across the country and in some states a bit of chaos, what happened? Was Operation Warp Speed more about vaccine development than distribution? To examine the issues of what went wrong and what can be done to fix it, in this episode we speak with emergency physician and former Baltimore Health Commissioner Leana Wen, MD, as...2021-01-1233 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireAstraZeneca’s Race to a COVID-19 Vaccine with Ruud Dobber, the EVP & President of AstraZeneca's BioPharmaceuticals Business UnitOn this episode of InsideOut, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ruud Dobber, the EVP & President of AstraZeneca's BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit. The Dutch born immunologist and I talk about COVID-related care costs, when to expect a vaccine and how great leadership requires having a little bit of fun.2020-12-1519 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireGlobal supply chain effects of COVID-19 with Nauman Shah, Chief Strategic Customer Officer at Johnson & JohnsonAs one of the largest healthcare organizations in the world, Johnson & Johnson is focused on addressing the delays to preventative non-COVID patient care, even as they work to produce a COVID-19 vaccine. On today's episode, I am joined by Nauman Shah, Chief Strategic Customer Officer. We'll discuss global supply chain effects of COVID-19, the latest update on the highly anticipated vaccine, and Johnson & Johnson's new capability initiative, "My Health Can't Wait," which addresses the dangerous delay of non-COVID related healthcare visits and procedures in the United States."2020-12-0427 min
Raise the LineBuilding a Better Supply Chain to Keep Providers Safe - Mike Alkire, President of Premier, Inc.If you’re wondering why the U.S. has had such a hard time during the pandemic keeping frontline health workers supplied with the protective equipment they need, or what is being done to improve the situation, Mike Alkire has some answers for you. He is president of Premier, Inc. which helps more than 4,000 hospitals and health systems improve efficiency and clinical outcomes through supply chain management and other strategies. He’s intimately familiar with the global medical supply chain and where the breakdowns and problems are that need to be addressed. Perhaps the most important change needed, he says, is m...2020-11-1926 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireConfronting COVID-19: The Power of Community, Connection and TechnologyNorthShore University HealthSystem CEO J.P. Gallagher is communicating with trust, leaning into purpose, and emphasizing the power of technology, community and connection as he leads one of the nation’s largest teaching hospitals through the uncertainty and challenges of the coronavirus. Join Inside Out host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., as he speaks with J.P. about big learnings, leadership and the importance of inspiring connection and resilience in the COVID era. 2020-11-1725 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireConfronting COVID-19: The Power of Community, Connection and TechnologyNorthShore University HealthSystem CEO J.P. Gallagher is communicating with trust, leaning into purpose, and emphasizing the power of technology, community and connection as he leads one of the nation’s largest teaching hospitals through the uncertainty and challenges of the coronavirus. Join Inside Out host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., as he speaks with J.P. about big learnings, leadership and the importance of inspiring connection and resilience in the COVID era. 2020-11-1725 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireLeading with Clarity, Conviction and Compassion in Crisis.In her recent op-ed, former George W. Bush presidential advisor Karen Hughes writes about the importance of clear, consistent communication, wearing a mask and the moral responsibility we all have to come together to protect others, especially when lives are on the line. Join Inside Out host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., as he speaks with Karen about the pandemic’s epic test of character for business leaders and how companies are coping with extraordinary communication demands and challenges with employees and stakeholders.2020-11-0325 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireLeading with Clarity, Conviction and Compassion in Crisis.In her recent op-ed, former George W. Bush presidential advisor Karen Hughes writes about the importance of clear, consistent communication, wearing a mask and the moral responsibility we all have to come together to protect others, especially when lives are on the line. Join Inside Out host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., as he speaks with Karen about the pandemic’s epic test of character for business leaders and how companies are coping with extraordinary communication demands and challenges with employees and stakeholders.2020-11-0325 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireEmpowering Healthier Women Through Healthcare Access and InnovationCan technology and data improve the experiences of screening and surveillance of such diseases as breast cancer to the point that more people are engaging in preventative care and communities are healthier? How can we help improve understanding across social, economic and ethnic populations? Join Inside Out host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., as he speaks with Agnes Berzsenyi, President and CEO of Women’s Health and X-Ray at GE Healthcare on advancements in women’s health and how learnings can apply to other demographic groups.2020-10-2023 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireEmpowering Healthier Women Through Healthcare Access and InnovationCan technology and data improve the experiences of screening and surveillance of such diseases as breast cancer to the point that more people are engaging in preventative care and communities are healthier? How can we help improve understanding across social, economic and ethnic populations? Join Inside Out host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., as he speaks with Agnes Berzsenyi, President and CEO of Women’s Health and X-Ray at GE Healthcare on advancements in women’s health and how learnings can apply to other demographic groups.2020-10-2023 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireReimagining MedTech Amid Crisis and UncertaintyWhile COVID-19 crisis has created unprecedented challenges for MedTech, it is also a time for companies and leaders to live their values amid civil unrest and social justice. Join InsideOut host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., as he speaks with Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha on how the pandemic is reshaping MedTech, the role of healthcare innovation in charting a recovery amid uncertainty, and how the company is working to address racial disparities and advance social justice.2020-10-0637 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireReimagining MedTech Amid Crisis and UncertaintyWhile COVID-19 crisis has created unprecedented challenges for MedTech, it is also a time for companies and leaders to live their values amid civil unrest and social justice. Join InsideOut host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., as he speaks with Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha on how the pandemic is reshaping MedTech, the role of healthcare innovation in charting a recovery amid uncertainty, and how the company is working to address racial disparities and advance social justice.2020-10-0637 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireWhy Data Matters in Feeding America's HospitalsUS Foods, Inc. (USF) is a leading, national foodservice distributor providing a complete range of products to restaurants, hospitality, education, healthcare and other industries across the country. Join InsideOut host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., as he speaks with USF president and CEO Pietro Satriano on how food service and products in hospital and health systems are contributing to overall health and healing, and the critical role data plays in feeding our nation's hospitals. The discussion also highlights the 20-plus year successful strategic partnership between both companies.2020-09-2218 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireWhy Data Matters in Feeding America's HospitalsUS Foods, Inc. (USF) is a leading, national foodservice distributor providing a complete range of products to restaurants, hospitality, education, healthcare and other industries across the country. Join InsideOut host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., as he speaks with USF president and CEO Pietro Satriano on how food service and products in hospital and health systems are contributing to overall health and healing, and the critical role data plays in feeding our nation's hospitals. The discussion also highlights the 20-plus year successful strategic partnership between both companies.2020-09-2218 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireMedicaid’s Role in the Hospital and Healthcare MarketMedicaid plays a central role in our healthcare system. It provides health and long-term care coverage to millions of low income children, pregnant women, adults, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. It also finances nearly a fifth of all personal health care spending in the U.S., providing significant financing for hospitals, physicians and many other roles in the health care sector. InsideOut host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., speaks to Matt Salo, Executive Director of the National Association of Medicaid Directors, about the program’s crucial role and future in America’s health care system.2020-09-0828 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireMedicaid’s Role in the Hospital and Healthcare MarketMedicaid plays a central role in our healthcare system. It provides health and long-term care coverage to millions of low income children, pregnant women, adults, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. It also finances nearly a fifth of all personal health care spending in the U.S., providing significant financing for hospitals, physicians and many other roles in the health care sector. InsideOut host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., speaks to Matt Salo, Executive Director of the National Association of Medicaid Directors, about the program’s crucial role and future in America’s health care system.2020-09-0828 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireBuilding Consensus in the Healthcare SystemAs the pandemic crisis continues to impact lives and livelihoods, healthcare leaders are challenged to emerge from it in a way that lays a foundation for a stronger, more resilient healthcare system in the years to come. Fundamental to this opportunity is to reimagine not just a more equitable and innovated healthcare system, but a system that works together to become far more than just the sum of its own parts. InsideOut host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., speaks to Sarah Dash, President and CEO of The Alliance for Health Policy, on building consensus across the healthcare system...2020-08-2527 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireBuilding Consensus in the Healthcare SystemAs the pandemic crisis continues to impact lives and livelihoods, healthcare leaders are challenged to emerge from it in a way that lays a foundation for a stronger, more resilient healthcare system in the years to come. Fundamental to this opportunity is to reimagine not just a more equitable and innovated healthcare system, but a system that works together to become far more than just the sum of its own parts. InsideOut host Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc., speaks to Sarah Dash, President and CEO of The Alliance for Health Policy, on building consensus across the healthcare system...2020-08-2527 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireTransforming Healthcare and Health Systems in Response to COVID-19COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges for healthcare leaders seeking to improve healthcare quality and delivery while offering an opportunity for meaningful change. As many continue to grapple with ongoing disruption brought on by the pandemic, many are also looking to the future and the great reset. Inside Out host Mike Alkire, President of Premier, Inc. speaks to Dr. Jaewon Ryu, President and CEO of Geisinger, about the health system’s efforts to transform healthcare amid the pandemic and the deployment of a COVID early warning system to protect health systems and supply chains from being overrun by the virus.2020-08-1123 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireTransforming Healthcare and Health Systems in Response to COVID-19COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges for healthcare leaders seeking to improve healthcare quality and delivery while offering an opportunity for meaningful change. As many continue to grapple with ongoing disruption brought on by the pandemic, many are also looking to the future and the great reset. Inside Out host Mike Alkire, President of Premier, Inc. speaks to Dr. Jaewon Ryu, President and CEO of Geisinger, about the health system’s efforts to transform healthcare amid the pandemic and the deployment of a COVID early warning system to protect health systems and supply chains from being overrun by the virus.2020-08-1123 min
Tech Policy LeadersMike Alkire & Jonathan Slotkin: How to fix the healthcare supply chain Bios Mike Alkire Michael J. Alkire (@AlkirePremier) is the President at Premier, the largest global supply chain, healthcare technology company in the U.S, that helps hospitals and health systems provide higher quality patient care at a better cost. In addition to leading the integration of the company’s clinical, financial, supply chain and operational performance offerings, Alkire also oversees the quality, safety, labor and supply chain technology solutions. An influential figure in America’s efforts to address drug shortages and infuse data-enabled technology solutions into the U.S. healthcare system, Alkire has been...2020-08-0427 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Path Forward: Healthcare Reimagined in the Context of InequalityCOVID-19’s disproportionate impact on communities of color has underscored persistent structural and systemic issues, and the long-standing need to build a more equitable healthcare system. In this episode, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc. and Dr. Sachin Jain (@sacjai), CEO of the SCAN Group and ScanHealthPlan, and Adjunct Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, discuss the virus’s outsized impact on the underserved and solutions to combat the virus and build more equitable healthcare systems that increase the resiliency of communities and institutions.2020-07-2835 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireThe Path Forward: Healthcare Reimagined in the Context of InequalityCOVID-19’s disproportionate impact on communities of color has underscored persistent structural and systemic issues, and the long-standing need to build a more equitable healthcare system. In this episode, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc. and Dr. Sachin Jain (@sacjai), CEO of the SCAN Group and ScanHealthPlan, and Adjunct Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, discuss the virus’s outsized impact on the underserved and solutions to combat the virus and build more equitable healthcare systems that increase the resiliency of communities and institutions.2020-07-2835 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireInvesting in Healthcare to Build Greater Resilience (Part 2)While the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy societal and economic toll, and upended nearly every aspect of life, it has ignited the power of innovation and created critical opportunities to navigate and emerge even stronger from this crisis. In the second episode of this two-part series, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc., Mark Cuban (@mcuban), serial entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank host, discuss how leaders can balance the need to prioritize public health amid states re-opening their economies, and courageous conversations on structural inequality.2020-07-2116 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireInvesting in Healthcare to Build Greater Resilience (Part 2)While the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy societal and economic toll, and upended nearly every aspect of life, it has ignited the power of innovation and created critical opportunities to navigate and emerge even stronger from this crisis. In the second episode of this two-part series, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc., Mark Cuban (@mcuban), serial entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank host, discuss how leaders can balance the need to prioritize public health amid states re-opening their economies, and courageous conversations on structural inequality.2020-07-2116 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireInvesting in Healthcare to Build Greater Resilience (Part 1)While the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy societal and economic toll, and upended nearly every aspect of life, it has ignited the power of innovation and created critical opportunities to navigate and emerge even stronger from this crisis. In the first episode of this two-part series, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc., is joined by Mark Cuban (@mcuban), serial entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank host, to discuss the importance of transparency and investing in data-sharing across the nation’s healthcare ecosystem, as well as leveraging AI in response to the pandemic.2020-07-1415 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireInvesting in Healthcare to Build Greater Resilience (Part 1)While the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy societal and economic toll, and upended nearly every aspect of life, it has ignited the power of innovation and created critical opportunities to navigate and emerge even stronger from this crisis. In the first episode of this two-part series, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc., is joined by Mark Cuban (@mcuban), serial entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank host, to discuss the importance of transparency and investing in data-sharing across the nation’s healthcare ecosystem, as well as leveraging AI in response to the pandemic.2020-07-1415 min
The Big UnlockMike Alkire & Dr. Jonathan Slotkin: The nation needs an automated, real-time, effective syndromic surveillance system to detect COVID-19.In this episode, Mike Alkire, President of Premier Inc. and Dr. Jonathan Slotkin, Vice Chair of Neurosurgery and Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer of Geisinger discuss how technology and data is helping public health officials to keep a balance in opening the economy versus managing the spread of COVID-19 virus.
Premier recently launched a surveillance tool for COVID-19 which they are piloting at Geisinger to improve the quality of medical interventions and prevent the spread of the virus. Mike believes that there is a need for syndromic surveillance system, contact tracing, and performing tests with higher accuracy...2020-07-1328 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireImproving Health Outcomes through Culture TransformationHealthcare organizations cannot afford to wait out the continual uncertainty enveloping the industry. Many are embarking to redefine how they will grow and operate in this new environment. To succeed in a healthcare transformation, leaders need to focus on organizational culture. In this episode, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc. and Dr. Peter Pronovost (@PeterPronovost), Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, University Hospitals and TIME 100 Most Influential People in the world, discuss how health systems can improve care, reduce costs, and save lives by focusing on organizational culture.2020-06-3023 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireImproving Health Outcomes through Culture TransformationHealthcare organizations cannot afford to wait out the continual uncertainty enveloping the industry. Many are embarking to redefine how they will grow and operate in this new environment. To succeed in a healthcare transformation, leaders need to focus on organizational culture. In this episode, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc. and Dr. Peter Pronovost (@PeterPronovost), Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, University Hospitals and TIME 100 Most Influential People in the world, discuss how health systems can improve care, reduce costs, and save lives by focusing on organizational culture.2020-06-3023 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireMounting a Data-Driven Response to COVID-19 (Part 2)As the economy and businesses race to reopen, COVID-19 continues to bring unprecedented challenges to our nation’s leaders and communities alike, threatening lives and livelihoods. In part two of this special episode, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc. and Dr. Mark McClellan, former FDA and CMS chief, and the Director of the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy, explore how the first modern pandemic of our time has altered the future of our country’s healthcare system.2020-06-2317 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireMounting a Data-Driven Response to COVID-19 (Part 2)As the economy and businesses race to reopen, COVID-19 continues to bring unprecedented challenges to our nation’s leaders and communities alike, threatening lives and livelihoods. In part two of this special episode, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc. and Dr. Mark McClellan, former FDA and CMS chief, and the Director of the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy, explore how the first modern pandemic of our time has altered the future of our country’s healthcare system.2020-06-2317 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireMounting a Data-Driven Response to COVID-19As the economy and businesses race to reopen, COVID-19 continues to bring unprecedented challenges to our nation’s leaders and communities alike, threatening lives and livelihoods. In this two-part special episode, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc. and Dr. Mark McClellan, former FDA and CMS chief, and the Director of the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy, explore how big data is helping provide an early-warning system for the pandemic and protecting communities from the risk of COVID-19 resurgence.2020-06-1615 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireMounting a Data-Driven Response to COVID-19As the economy and businesses race to reopen, COVID-19 continues to bring unprecedented challenges to our nation’s leaders and communities alike, threatening lives and livelihoods. In this two-part special episode, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc. and Dr. Mark McClellan, former FDA and CMS chief, and the Director of the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy, explore how big data is helping provide an early-warning system for the pandemic and protecting communities from the risk of COVID-19 resurgence.2020-06-1615 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireCOVID-19’s Impact on the U.S. Healthcare System and Lessons LearnedAs the private and public sectors work together to address the first pandemic of modern times, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc. and Noam Levey (@NoamLevey), a journalist covering national healthcare policy with the Los Angeles Times, examine the increasingly important role of big data big data in healthcare, the transformation technology has enabled across the health ecosystem, and the opportunities to build on the momentum by addressing holistic factors impacting outcomes, costs and experiences. 2020-06-0221 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireCOVID-19’s Impact on the U.S. Healthcare System and Lessons LearnedAs the private and public sectors work together to address the first pandemic of modern times, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc. and Noam Levey (@NoamLevey), a journalist covering national healthcare policy with the Los Angeles Times, examine the increasingly important role of big data big data in healthcare, the transformation technology has enabled across the health ecosystem, and the opportunities to build on the momentum by addressing holistic factors impacting outcomes, costs and experiences. 2020-06-0221 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireSustaining Excellence: The Impact of Nursing on Clinical OutcomesWith the outbreak of COVID19, healthcare workers are not only at the frontlines of serving patients, but are also at increased risk of contracting the virus. In honor of the 150th celebration of national nurse week/month, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc., speaks with Kathy Driscoll (@KathyDriscoll01), Chief Nursing Officer at Humana, about purpose, empowerment and data and technology that is helping nurses provide care in meaningful ways.2020-05-1917 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireSustaining Excellence: The Impact of Nursing on Clinical OutcomesWith the outbreak of COVID19, healthcare workers are not only at the frontlines of serving patients, but are also at increased risk of contracting the virus. In honor of the 150th celebration of national nurse week/month, Mike Alkire (@AlkirePremier), President of Premier, Inc., speaks with Kathy Driscoll (@KathyDriscoll01), Chief Nursing Officer at Humana, about purpose, empowerment and data and technology that is helping nurses provide care in meaningful ways.2020-05-1917 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireIntroducing... InsideOutA sneak peek at “InsideOut,” a podcast focused on the ins and outs of healthcare and the smart solutions needed to help drive innovation and solve complex problems. Join Mike as he talks with Mark McClellan about the need for real-time data and technology solutions amid public health crises; discusses why hospitals can thrive in times of transformation with Terry Shaw; hears from Kathy Driscoll on how nurses shape patient experience; and many more. Subscribe now and you won’t miss a thing. And don’t be shy, leave us an email to learn more or if you would like to...2020-05-1401 minInsideOut with Mike AlkireIntroducing... InsideOutA sneak peek at “InsideOut,” a podcast focused on the ins and outs of healthcare and the smart solutions needed to help drive innovation and solve complex problems. Join Mike as he talks with Mark McClellan about the need for real-time data and technology solutions amid public health crises; discusses why hospitals can thrive in times of transformation with Terry Shaw; hears from Kathy Driscoll on how nurses shape patient experience; and many more. Subscribe now and you won’t miss a thing. And don’t be shy, leave us an email to learn more or if you would like to...2020-05-1401 min