Alvarez & Marsal What's Your Moonshot?

CareQuest Institute Advancing Access and Affordability in Veterans' Oral Health

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

What if access to oral healthcare was a given—not a barrier—for every veteran? Wade Rakes, Chief Executive Officer of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health joins A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Ken Barrette and David Shulkin, M.D. to share his vision for advancing access, improving affordability, and driving meaningful change in veterans’ oral health.

Access Reimagined: Meeting Evolving Workforce Expectations While Expanding Patient Reach

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Redesign the system. Realign incentives. Reimagine access. Patrick J. Byrne, M.D., Chief of Cleveland Clinic's Integrated Surgical, and Lisa Ishii, M.D., M.H.S, SVP of Operations for Johns Hopkins Health System join A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Brian Giessler to share their vision for redesigning healthcare to deliver the right care at the right time.

Dr. Chad Perlyn is Building Clinicians of the Future as He Leads NSU Florida's AMC

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

How do we prepare tomorrow's physicians for a system defined by constant change? Chad Perlyn, M.D., PhD, FACS, EVP and Chief Medical Officer of NSU Florida and Dean of NSU MD, joins A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Jamie LaGuardia-Frie and David Shulkin, M.D. to share how their academic medical center is reimagining education to prepare physicians for a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

The Business of Breakthroughs: Mayo Clinic on Innovation and the Future of Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Innovation in healthcare isn't just about technology—it's about reimagining how care is delivered at scale. Maneesh Goyal, Chief Operating Officer of Mayo Clinic Platform joins A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Chris George and David Shulkin, M.D. to share how Mayo Clinic is approaching innovation as a business imperative and what that means for the future of care.

Repair, Refocus, Reimagine: Michele Volpe Leads Penn Medicine To Sustainable Growth

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

What does it take to drive sustainable growth in today's healthcare environment? Michele Volpe, Chief Operating Officer of the University of Pennsylvania Health System joins A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Chris George and David Shulkin, M.D. to discuss leading Penn Medicine's strategic efforts through repair, refocus, and reimagination to expand access.

Scaling Virtual Care: Dr. Pribitkin's Framework for the Future

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Virtual care is here to stay—but are health systems building it to scale? Edmund Pribitkin, M.D., Executive Vice President at Jefferson Health and President of Jefferson Medical Group, joins A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Seth Ciabotti and David Shulkin, M.D. to share how Jefferson is moving beyond experimentation to create a sustainable, systemwide virtual care model.

Dr. Robert Brenner is Transforming the Digital Patient Experience at Valley Health System

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

How do health systems reimagine the patient experience in a digital-first world? Robert Brenner, M.D., President and CEO of Valley Health System joins A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Chris George and David Shulkin, M.D. to discuss how data, culture, and patient-centric technology are reshaping access and care delivery.

Dr. David Miller's Blueprint for the Future of Academic Medicine

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

What does it take to lead at the intersection of care delivery, research and education? David Miller, M.D., CEO of Michigan Medicine and EVP for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan joins A&M's Chris George and David Shulkin, M.D. to unpack how bold leadership and long-term thinking are redefining what’s possible in academic medicine.

Care Reimagined: Altais Aligns Innovation with Outcomes

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

As affordability challenges in healthcare intensify and operational demands grow, resilience has become a strategic imperative. A&M’s Ken Barrette and David Shulkin, M.D., sat down with Nishant Anand, M.D., President and CEO of Altais as he shares how leading healthcare organizations are responding—tightening their focus, making smarter investments, and creating the strategic flexibility needed for the future.

Listen to more in the latest episode of A&M’s What’s Your Moonshot? Podcast Series here: https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/care-reimagined-altais-aligns-innovation-outcomes

When Health Plans Become Health Leaders: Hillary Galyean Rewrites the Health Plan Playbook

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The next era of healthcare innovation will depend on bold, visionary leadership from health plans. Hillary Galyean, Chief Growth Officer at St. Luke's Health Plan joined A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Craig Savage and David Shulkin, M.D. live to discuss this and how modern payers can redesign member experience and accelerate transformation across their ecosystem, reframing a health plan's role in shaping the future of care delivery.

Strategic Synergy at Atlantic Health: Saad Ehtisham on How Leadership Alignment Fuels Transformation

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

In our latest What's Your Moonshot? episode, Saad Ehtisham, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Health, brings a powerful systems-level perspective to the future of healthcare leadership. A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Jamie LaGuardia-Frie and David Shulkin, M.D., sat down with him to learn more about how Atlantic Health leverages the critical link between its CEO and CFO to drive resilience, growth, and meaningful outcomes.

Redefining Healthcare Leadership: Dr. Heather Farley on the Inaugural Role of Chief Well-being Officer at MUSC

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In our latest What's Your Moonshot? episode, A&M Healthcare Industry Group’s David Shulkin, M.D. and Bionca Jones were joined by Heather Farley, M.D., MHCDS, former inaugural Chief Well-being Officer and Professor of Emergency Medicine at MUSC, for a pivotal conversation around a multi-model approach to employee well-being and professional fulfillment. Dr. Farley's moonshot redefines how we evaluate the employee experience and encourages the healthcare community to adopt a more comprehensive approach.

Leveraging Technology to Create a Next Generation Academic Medical Center in Austin

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:56:57 +0000

How can a leading health system leverage technology to become a next-generation academic medical center — delivering world-renowned care, training the future of medicine, and strengthening its community? In A&M’s latest What’s Your Moonshot? episode, we sit down with Claus T. Jensen, CTO of University of Texas Medical Center & Dell Medical School who is turning that ambitious vision into reality in Austin.

Highmark Health on the Future of Care: Seamless Access, Smarter Systems, Healthier Outcomes

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:38:48 +0000

In this episode of the "What's Your Moonshot?" podcast, Dr. Bruce Meyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer at Highmark Health, shares the organization’s bold vision for transforming healthcare. From integrating advanced technologies to reimagining the patient journey and strengthening community health, Dr. Meyer outlines the strategies driving a more connected and efficient system. Listeners will gain insight into how Highmark Health is breaking down traditional silos, harnessing the power of data and delivering care that is more accessible, personalized and value-driven. Hosted by, David Shulkin, M.D. and Chris George.

HonorHealth Looks to the Future: AI, Imaging and the Evolution of Patient Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:31:42 +0000

In our latest What’s Your Moonshot? episode, we’re joined by James Whitfill, M.D., SVP & Chief Transformation Officer at HonorHealth, for a powerful conversation about bold thinking, clinical innovation and the future of diagnostic care. His moonshot - taking AI and imaging to the next level— focuses on reshaping how we detect, diagnose and deliver care. Hosted by, David Shulkin, M.D. and Chris George.

Mass General Brigham is Redefining ROI Through the Lens of its Mission to Improve Human Health

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

How do you fundamentally redefine “ROI”? A&M Managing Directors, John Coyle, Aaron Bujnowski and Donna Houlne talked with Niyum Gandhi, CFO of Mass General Brigham, the largest employer in New England and the largest medical research organization in the world, about his Moonshot to do just that – redefine ROI, in line with his organization’s mission to improve human health through patient care, research, education and community health.

Together, MaineHealth and Trellis Health Aim to Transform Primary Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Healthcare’s evolving patient needs, technological advancements and workforce challenges, make it clear that transformation is no longer optional — it’s essential. In this episode, A&M Managing Director, Chris George was joined by Andrew Mueller, Chief Executive Officer of MaineHealth, and Tamara St. Claire, President of Trellis Health to share their vision and progress for creating a primary care value-based model in a rural setting that ensures the highest patient quality and is financially sustainable. and leveraging cutting edge technologies to support the model.

Ballad Health is Working to Reduce 100,000 Years of Potential Life Lost

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Working to reduce 100,000 years of potential life lost in the communities he serves is just one of the Moonshots that Tony Keck, Executive Vice President for System Innovation and Chief Population Health Officer at Ballad Health is working toward achieving. Chris George and David Shulkin, M.D., spoke with him to learn more about his Moonshot journey.

Dr. Place is Leading Avera Health to Ensure Its Rural Communities Receive the Same Quality of Care as Urban Areas

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

As President and CEO of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, Ronald Place, M.D., is committed to ensuring the same level of quality care is delivered to his rural community as in urban areas. A&M Healthcare Industry Group Managing Director, Aaron Bujnowski, and Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D., talked to Dr. Place to learn more about how he is achieving his Moonshot and making an difference in the communities his organization serves.

Dartmouth Health Utilizes Operational Strategies to Increase Access to Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

With access to care remaining a focus for health systems, Dartmouth Health is tackling this head on. Pat Jordan, III, Chief Operating Officer at Dartmouth Health, and Shane Chapman, M.D., Chair, Department of Dermatology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, are leading its efforts to ensure adequate access to dermatological care through big access weeks, subsequently leading to life saving treatments and diagnoses. Chris George, Managing Director and Health Systems Practice Leader of A&M’s Healthcare Industry Group, spoke with them to learn more about their impactful Moonshot.

Creating a Futures Market for Healthcare

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

After working on President Obama’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, Greg Simon, President of Simonovation, LLC, is still working to make an impact on healthcare. With the U.S. Healthcare System transformation from a chronic care system to a curative system underway, he is now taking the opportunity to change the financial underpinning of the system. In his innovative Moonshot, he is looking to “change the rules during the game” and create a never been done before, futures market for healthcare. Martin McGahan, Managing Director and Head of A&M’s Healthcare Industry Group, and David Shulkin, M.D., A&M Senior Advisor, spoke with Mr. Simon to learn more about his Moonshot.

Developing a Health Information Fiduciary to Aggregate Data and Help Provide Clarity Throughout the Consumer’s Care Journey

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 14 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A vision to nurture and scale a new category in the care delivery ecosystem and create a health information fiduciary is the innovative Moonshot of our most recent What’s Your Moonshot? guest, Aneesh Chopra, President of CareJourney. In our latest episode, he shared plans for his Moonshot which could impact healthcare for all. This tech-enabled service would aggregate health data and guide consumers, governed by a commitment to act in the best interest of the consumer when providing decision support throughout every step of an individual’s care journey.

Martin McGahan, Managing Director and Head of A&M Healthcare Industry Group, and David Shulkin, M.D., A&M Healthcare Industry Group Senior Advisor, spoke with Aneesh to learn more.

Geisinger Utilizes Value-Based Analytics to Help Improve Outcomes for Patients and Clinicians

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Many health systems may be stuck in a “data rich, information poor” operational state where loads of data is warehoused but not optimized. David K. Vawdrey, Ph.D., Chief Data Informatics Officer at Geisinger is pursuing his Moonshot to address this issue by leveraging value-based analytics to focus on collecting data that is actually useful. His goal is to change behavior and improve outcomes for patients and clinicians. He joined A&M Healthcare Industry Group Managing Director, Chris George, and Senior Director, Marthe Haverkamp, M.D., Ph.D., on our What’s Your Moonshot? Podcast Series to share more.

GuideWell Puts Mental Health at the Forefront to Better Support Employees, Patients and the Broader Community

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

With mental health a continued focus, Nick Dewan, M.D. CPE, DLFAPA, FASAM, Vice President of Behavioral Health of GuideWell and Florida Blue, spoke with A&M Healthcare Industry Group Managing Director, Craig Savage, and Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D., to discuss his moonshot surrounding behavioral health.

Dr. Cagle Leads Cone Health’s 5-in-5 Moonshot to Increase Life Expectancy by Five Years

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

After analyzing its data, Cone Health is set out to increase the life expectancy by five years for people living in underserved areas. Mary Jo Cagle, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Cone Health spoke with A&M Healthcare Industry Group Managing Director, Stu McLean and Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D., to share more about her ambitious Moonshot.

Leveraging Data to Build a Nation Population Health Strategy to Deliver Higher Quality, Lower Cost Care, For All

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

With an overwhelming amount of data across healthcare, Brian Nester, DO, MBA, MS, FACOEP, President and CEO of Lehigh Valley Health Network, is leveraging data to drive a new care delivery model with the goal of providing higher quality, lower cost care, for all. Martin McGahan, A&M Managing Director and head of A&M Healthcare Industry Group and Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D., sat down with Dr. Nester to discuss.

Intermountain Healthcare’s CEO, Rob Allen, is Focused on Enhancing the Care Experience for Patients and Caregivers

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:45:00 +0000

Aligning around providing a better experience for patients and caregivers alike, Rob Allen, FACHE, President and CEO leads Intermountain Healthcare with a focus on “people first.” He talked with A&M Healthcare Industry Group Head, Martin McGahan, and Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D. to share more.

Oscar Health Co-Founder, Mario Schlosser, Shares Insights on Technology, Risk and What is to Come in Healthcare

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Mario Schlosser, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, founded Oscar Health to respond to a shift towards a more consumerized, digital and value-driven healthcare system and ultimately to build a better health insurer. He joined A&M Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D., on our What’s Your Moonshot? Podcast Series to share his journey and plans for the future.

Dr. Nishant Anand Uses His Moonshot to Accelerate Value-Based Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

At a time in healthcare where there is an enhanced focus on how care is delivered, Nishant Anand, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., President and CEO of Altais, remains dedicated to improving and maintaining the health of individuals through value-based care and population-based health practices. He joined A&M’s Jon Masoudi, M.D., MBA, and David Shulkin, M.D., on our What’s Your Moonshot? Podcast Series to discuss his Moonshot aspirations of transforming the way care is delivered.

American Cancer Society Uses ‘Ground Shots’ to Impact Lives and Affect the Approach to Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Operating in more than 5,000 communities in the U.S., Karen Knudsen, Ph.D., is leading the American Cancer Society (ACS) to “end cancer as we know it, for everyone.” She joined A&M’s Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, and David Shulkin, M.D., on our What’s Your Moonshot? Podcast Series to discuss how her Moonshot and ACS are leaning in through Research, Access and Advocacy, and Patient Support.

Main Line Health Prioritizes Health Equity Under Leadership of CEO, Jack Lynch

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 18 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Eliminating disparities in healthcare is the mission Main Line Health’s President and CEO, Jack Lynch, FACHE, is committed to solving. Building on his organizations core values, he shares his progress and dedication on his Moonshot journey in our latest What’s Your Moonshot? Podcast Series episode, with A&M’s Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, Managing Director, and David Shulkin, M.D., Senior Advisor.

NYC Health + Hospitals’ President and CEO Aims to Solve Housing Issues for New York’s Homeless Persons with Chronic Illness

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 02 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, is on a mission to provide housing and care for the homeless in New York City. Listen as he discusses his initiative to connect homeless healthcare patients with affordable housing and how he plans to continue to develop programs and initiatives aimed at addressing these disparities. He joined A&M’s Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, Managing Director, and David Shulkin, M.D., Senior Advisor, to discuss.

Dr. Perlin Leads The Joint Commission to Take on the Biggest Issues in Healthcare

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Health equity, workforce burnout, and decarbonization and sustainability are major challenges facing the healthcare industry today. At the helm of The Joint Commission, Jonathan Perlin, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, has a Moonshot to solve these issues and enabling The Joint Commission to find solutions. On this episode of What’s Your Moonshot? Dr. Perlin joined A&M’s Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, Managing Director, and David Shulkin, M.D., Senior Advisor, to share his journey.

Intermountain Healthcare Aims to Give the Power of Healthcare to Patients

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Dan Liljenquist, Chief Strategy Officer of Intermountain Healthcare, is on a mission to solve systemic healthcare issues through collaboration and redefining existing models of care delivery. He joined A&M’s Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, Managing Director, and David Shulkin, M.D., Senior Advisor, to discuss.

Dr. Omar Lateef’s Commitment to Value-Based Care at RUSH University System for Health

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Value-based care is consistently gaining more traction across the industry. Hospitals and universities are on the journey to reform how healthcare is delivered and paid for, and address health inequities in their communities. On A&M’s What’s Your Moonshot? Podcast Series, Dr. Omar B. Lateef, President and CEO of RUSH University System for Health and RUSH University Medical Center, discusses his commitment to enhancing value based care strategies with A&M’s Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, Managing Director, and David Shulkin, M.D., Senior Advisor.

Morgan Health Seeks to Improve the Quality, Affordability and Equity of Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Driving innovation and improving employer-sponsored healthcare through quality, affordability and equity is the Moonshot that Dan Mendelson, CEO of Morgan Health, has set out to conquer. Peter Urbanowicz, A&M Healthcare Industry Group Managing Director and Co-Head, and David Shulkin, M.D., A&M Healthcare Industry Group Senior Advisor, sat down with him to learn more about how his moonshot may impact the lives of 150 million Americans and the healthcare they receive.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-morgan-health

Wright Lassiter's Lasting Commitment to Expanding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Wright Lassiter’s mission to eliminate health inequities and disparities has achieved lasting results while he served as the President and CEO of Henry Ford Health. Now, as he begins a new healthcare journey, he sat down with A&M Healthcare Industry Group Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D., to share a look at the legacy he leaves in Michigan and the new goals awaiting his future. Listen to learn more.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-henry-ford-health

Dr. Ryu Leads Geisinger in Innovating on Payment Models to Provide Better Patient Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Recognizing the need for a change in care delivery, Jaewon Ryu, M.D., President and CEO of Geisinger, set off on his Moonshot journey, leveraging value based care to enhance the health and wellness of his patient population. Dr. Ryu shares his vision and ambition on this course with A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Managing Director, Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, and Senior Advisor David Shulkin, M.D.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-geisinger

Dr. Sachin Jain is Conquering Three Moonshots to Solve for Homelessness, Disparities and Loneliness, in the Senior Population

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 25 May 2022 18:20:00 +0000

SCAN Health Plan has recognized a need to address the loneliness that was further exacerbated by the pandemic. Sachin H. Jain, President and Chief Executive Officer of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, speaks with A&M Managing Director, Kristina Park, and Senior Advisor, David Shulkin about his moonshots aimed at addressing loneliness and homelessness in their patient population.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-scan-health-plan

Stony Brook Looks to Personalized Health to Transform the Patient Experience

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 12 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Leveraging technology to create a health ecosystem of solutions to create a personalized health model is the driving force behind Dr. Hal Paz’s Moonshot. Join A&M Healthcare Industry Group’s Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, and David Shulkin, M.D., as they talk with Dr. Paz, EVP for Health Sciences at Stony Brook University and CEO of Stony Brook University Medicine, about his moonshot journey to utilize personalized health to enhance the patient experience.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-stony-brook

Magellan Health Navigates the Current Moment in Time for Mental Health

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

The pandemic propelled the need for behavioral health services. Join Magellan Health’s, Dr. Caroline Carney, as she shares her Moonshot of navigating the current ‘moment in time for mental health’ with A&M Healthcare Industry Group’s Ken Barrette and Kristina Park.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-magellan-health

UAB’s Leadership Fosters Innovation to Address Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Join A&M’s David Shulkin, M.D., and Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, as they sit down with Selwyn Vickers, M.D., FACS, SVP for Medicine, Dean and CEO of UAB Health System, as he shares his academic medical mission, including his dedication to implementing diversity of excellence through equity.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-uab-health-services

UC Davis Health is Leveraging Technology and Innovation to Propel Healthcare into the Future

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Innovation & technology are at the forefront of how UC Davis Health is strategically providing enhanced care. Listen as CEO, David Lubarsky, M.D., shares his vision into the world of technological possibility.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-uc-davis-health

Ascension's Post-Pandemic Strategic Plan to Transform Healthcare

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Craig Cordola, FACHE, EVP & COO of Ascension, shares his vision for providing a high-quality customer experience for his patients, through a seamless integrated approach, leveraging partnerships & innovation to deliver.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-ascension

The Future of Orthopaedics – Replicating a Proven Model for Providing Affordable, Quality and Effective of Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:47:00 +0000

A&M’s Larry Kaiser and David Shulkin sit down with Alex Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, Chairman and President of Rothman Orthopaedics, as he shares his vision for quality and affordable musculoskeletal care through a technology enabled platform.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-rothman-orthopaedics

Integration and Transformation: Wellforce is Utilizing Technology and Partnerships to Enhance Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:26:00 +0000

Michael Dandorph, President and CEO of Wellforce shares his vision and strategy to enhance the patient experience by creating a “frictionless” environment, leveraging technology and aligning a clarifying vision across his system, in his conversation with A&M Managing Director, Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, and Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-wellforce

Through Innovation, Collaboration and Partnership, SSM Health is Transforming Care for its Community

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

SSM Health, a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving communities across the Midwest, has recently taken a strategic and innovative approach to driving healthcare transformation. Laura S. Kaiser, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, sat down with A&M Healthcare Industry Group Co-Head and Managing Director, Peter Urbanowicz, and Managing Director, Keith Ghezzi, M.D., FACEP, to share her vision and leadership for enhancing the health of the communities that SSM Health serves.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-SSM-Health

University of Pennsylvania Health System Reaches for the Future: New Facility and New Systems of Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, the University of Pennsylvania Health System reaches for the future with a new facility and new systems of care. Penn Medicine is not just treating the patient today, but has an eye on curing or improving people’s conditions in the future.

Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, Managing Director of A&M’s Healthcare Industry Group, and David Shulkin, M.D., Senior Advisor at A&M, talk to Kevin Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer, University of Pennsylvania Health System. Prior to being CEO, Kevin had a key and integral role in leading the development and construction of a newly opened $1.6-billion hospital addition with more than 500 beds and 47 operating rooms.

Highlights of this Episode:

What is Kevin’s Moonshot?
- Improve quality and access with a new facility and new systems of care
New Facility:
- How long did it take? Years 2015 to 2021
- Design Team: Nurses, doctors, others committed to integrated project delivery
- Future-proof: Built to grow and adapt to technologies of tomorrow
Penn Medicine’s 4 Sites/Locations of Delivery:
- Hospital care
- Ambulatory
- Hospital at home
- Virtual
Guiding Principles: As medicine and technology change, adapt physical structure
COVID Impact: Reinforced Penn Medicine’s existing ideas by design
Lessons Learned: Improve patient-way finding to know where everything is located
What’s next for Penn Medicine? Shift into population health, joint ventures, future care

Links and Resources:

Alvarez & Marsal

CEO Leads Craig Hospital Through Pandemic with Zero COVID Cases Among Patients

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:30:00 +0000

As President and CEO of Craig Hospital, Jandel Allen-Davis, M.D., has led her organization through the pandemic with no COVID cases in their patient population. Join A&M’s Larry Kaiser, M.D., FACS, and Jonathan Masoudi, M.D. as they learn more about Dr. Allen-Davis’ incredible Moonshot.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-series-craig-hospital

ChristianaCare Uses Data and Outreach to Reduce Disparities and Build Trusting Relationships with Community Members

Alvarez & Marsal — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH, President and Chief Executive Officer of ChristianaCare, has set a bold moonshot of achieving health equities, with no disparity, by 2030! Dr. Nevin joins A&M’s Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D., Ninth Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Senior Director, Bianca A. Briola, to share her insights and path for providing everyone the opportunity to live their healthiest life, equally.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-christianacare

Michael Dowling is Utilizing Lessons Learned from the Pandemic to Create the Health System of the Future

Alvarez & Marsal — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:26:00 +0000

Michael Dowling, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northwell Health, discusses what he saw and how he is forever changed as a result of battling the pandemic. As discussed with A&M’s David Shulkin, M.D., Senior Advisor and Ninth Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and Stuart McLean, Managing Director, he explains how he is utilizing the lessons learned to improve his system and continue to provide the quality of care his patients are accustomed to.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-northwell-health

Hospital for Special Surgery’s Plan to Create an Ecosystem to Provide the Highest Quality and Value Musculoskeletal Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Join Louis A. Shapiro, President and Chief Executive Officer, of Hospital for Special Surgery as he shares his journey to create an ecosystem to deliver the highest quality musculoskeletal care imaginable. A&M Healthcare Industry Group’s David Shulkin, M.D. and Stuart McLean talk to him to find out more.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-hospital-for-special-surgery

Dr. Rod Hochman’s Bold Moonshots Include Primary Care for All and Getting Providence to Carbon Negative

Alvarez & Marsal — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:44:00 +0000

Join A&M's Peter Urbanowicz and David Shulkin, M.D., as they talk to Rod Hochman, M.D., President and CEO of Providence, to learn more about his vision for addressing six major instabilities in healthcare, getting his organization to carbon negative and striving for free primary care for all.

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/insights/whats-your-moonshot-podcast-providence

Virginia Mason's Story of Consciously Deploying Toyota's Management System to Improve Quality and Care

Alvarez & Marsal — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:25:00 +0000

Gary S. Kaplan, M.D., co-CEO, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, set out on a quest over 20 years ago to transform his health system. Looking outside of healthcare, he implemented Toyota’s management system and has been reaping the benefits ever since. Dr. Kaplan innovated and courageously challenged the way his health system operated to get closer to a “perfect patient experience, every time.”

Join A&M Healthcare Industry Group’s John McLean, Managing Director, and David Shulkin, M.D., Ninth Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as they talk directly to Dr. Kaplan about the journey of his moonshot.

Launch Episode

Alvarez & Marsal — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:02:00 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the healthcare industry to face previously unimagined challenges. Hospital and Health System leaders were on the front lines fighting the pandemic, while innovating and endeavoring to care for their patients, employees and communities during unprecedented times.

We witnessed Operation Warp Speed, leveraging science and speed, to show the world the type of modern innovation that is possible through the creation of a COVID-19 vaccine in just months. Operation Warp Speed also inspired A&M Senior Advisor, Dr. David Shulkin, to develop the RAPID SPRINT methodology to enable Health Systems to adapt and achieve bold, audacious goals, at a greater speed than ever before.

In our What’s Your Moonshot? Podcast Series, we seek to uncover big problems in Healthcare and talk to the leaders that are working to solve them. The series will feature Health System Chief Executive Officers, including, Marc Harrison, M.D., President and CEO of Intermountain Healthcare, Gary S. Kaplan, M.D., FACP, FACMPE, FACPE, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Chairman, Maulik Joshi, Dr.P.H., of Meritus Health, and others, discussing large, complex problems they are working to conquer in their communities.

Have you thought about how to eliminate one million pounds in your community? Revolutionize your organization’s management system? Or, improve the environment by expanding your digital health capabilities? We identified leaders who have – come listen!

Meritus Health Endeavors to Lose One Million Pounds in the Community

Alvarez & Marsal — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:01:00 +0000

As moonshots skew toward bold and audacious, we talked with Maulik Joshi, Dr.P.H., about his organization’s quest to lose one million pounds in their community. Prior to COVID-19, his leadership developed a 2030 Bold Goals strategic plan, inclusive of the goal of eliminating one million pounds from the community.

In this podcast, Dr. Joshi discusses Meritus Health’s weight loss quest, provides an overview of their progress and shares further about where they hope to go as an organization and continue to serve as a valuable institution in the community.

Intermountain Healthcare Takes on the Biggest Issues in Healthcare and its Community

Alvarez & Marsal — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:59:00 +0000

In the latest episode of A&M’s What’s Your Moonshot? A Podcast Series, Marc Harrison, M.D., President and CEO of Intermountain Healthcare, reveals his multiple moonshot quest, as he continues his journey to make big, meaningful strides of improvement in Healthcare. A&M Healthcare Industry Group’s co-Head, Managing Director, Martin McGahan and Ninth Secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and A&M Healthcare Industry Group Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D., talk with Dr. Harrison to learn more about his ambitious leadership and tremendous improvement he has afforded his community.

Dr. Harrison shares Intermountain Healthcare’s passion for making healthcare affordable for all and the many ways they have worked toward making this possible. He also discusses the importance of partnerships, how he aims to balance quality and affordability, and explains actions and strategic plans his organization has taken to address disparities in healthcare and the COVID-19 vaccine roll out.

Marshfield Clinic Innovates and Pivots to Provide Quality and Cost Effective Care in Rural Health

Alvarez & Marsal — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:56:00 +0000

With a patient network spanning more than 45,000 square feet, Susan Turney, M.D., MS, FACP, FACPME, Chief Executive Officer of Marshfield Clinic Health System, faces daily challenges in providing rural healthcare. COVID-19 further exacerbated existing issues but that did not deter her from continuing to put patient needs and care at the forefront. Through her ambitious moonshot of enriching the lives of those in her communities, Dr. Turney has implemented new care models in an effort to extend care beyond her hospitals’ physical walls.

Join A&M’s David Shulkin, M.D., Senior Advisor, and John McLean, Managing Director, as they sit down with Dr. Turney to hear how she has leveraged her systems’ capabilities and data to most efficiently and effectively meet the needs of her patients. This discussion brings to light how Dr. Turney has truly impacted the lives of her patients and continues to be a leader in continuing to further the quality of rural healthcare.

Luminis Health Expands Partnerships in an Effort to Improve Health Equity and Decrease Disparities

Alvarez & Marsal — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:49:00 +0000

With Chief Executive Officer, Tori Bayless, at the helm, Luminis Health’s leadership has had health equity and diversity and inclusion at the forefront of their strategic priorities for some time. Their journey has yielded incredible progress both inside the organization and through their commitment to improving disparities across the communities they serve.

In this podcast, A&M’s Senior Advisor, David Shulkin, M.D., and Managing Director, Keith Ghezzi, M.D., FACEP, talk with Ms. Bayless as she shares the path she has led Luminis Health down to address these critical issues. She describes how close partnerships with community groups and internal colleagues, use of metrics to measure progress, as well as a concerted effort to hold themselves accountable and provide transparency have aided to the tremendous strides they have taken to aim to solve for inequities in care and foster inclusive diversity across the organization.