Transforming Healthcare with Dr. Wael Barsoum

Dr. Romeo is a global expert in surgical management for shoulder and elbow issues, with a patient-focused approach to reduce pain, restore function, and enhance quality of life. With over 450 publications and 2000 lectures, Dr. Romeo has significantly advanced the treatment of shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff tears, and more, showcasing his commitment to innovation on a global scale. As a double board-certified surgeon in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Dr. Romeo has been a cornerstone in Chicago's medical community for over 25 years, treating athletes from high school to the Olympics. Voted among the Best Doctors in America and consistently recognized as a Top Doctor, Dr. Romeo's commitment to patient care is evident through the prestigious Patient’s Choice Award. Currently serving at top-tier hospitals, Dr. Romeo actively contributes to Major League Baseball's Research Committee and the Big East Conference, while holding teaching positions at esteemed institutions. Dr. Romeo's dedication to research and technological advancements in shoulder surgery is shaping the future of orthopedics. His multifaceted contributions are evident in his memberships in various international, national, and regional professional societies. Join us for a captivating discussion as Dr. Anthony A. Romeo shares insights into his transformative journey in orthopedics and the evolving landscape of healthcare. Don't miss this episode!

Dr. Joseph Iannotti is a prominent figure in the field of orthopedic surgery. As he continues to make significant strides in his illustrious career, he has recently assumed the role of Chief Research and Academic Officer at Cleveland Clinic Florida. His dedication to advancing healthcare is further emphasized by his tenure as the Chief of Staff at Cleveland Clinic Florida for the past five years, where he has played a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing the hospital's operational excellence. In addition to his clinical role, he holds the esteemed position of Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine (CCLCM) at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Iannotti also occupies the Lang Family Endowed Chair of Orthopedic Surgery. With an impressive career spanning several decades, Dr. Iannotti previously served as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Chair of the Orthopedic and Rheumatology Institute at the Cleveland Clinic from 2000 to 2018. His extensive educational background includes earning an MD from Northwestern University in 1979, completing Orthopedic Residency training at the University of Pennsylvania in 1984, and obtaining a PhD in cell biology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1987. Dr. Iannotti is renowned for his groundbreaking work in clinical and basic science research, particularly focusing on innovative treatments for tendon repair and tendon tissue engineering, prosthetic design, software planning, and patient-specific instrumentation. His dedication to advancing the field is evident through his publication of three textbooks and authorship of over 380 original peer-reviewed articles, review articles, and book chapters. Notably, Dr. Iannotti has received numerous accolades, including being a three-time recipient of the Charles Neer Research Award, the Cleveland Clinic 2011 Sones Award for Innovation, and the Cleveland Clinic Lifetime Achievements Award for Innovation in 2019. With approximately 120 U.S. and International patents to his name, he was inducted into the National Academy of Inventors in 2016. Beyond his clinical and research contributions, Dr. Iannotti has been actively involved in various leadership roles within professional organizations. He has served as Past Chair of the Academic Affairs Council and the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, Past-president of the American Shoulder and Elbow, and Past-chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Currently, he is a member of the Board of the ASES Foundation, Board of Bio-Florida, and Advisory Board of the School of Business at the University of Miami. Dr. Iannotti also serves as an advisor to other biotechnology companies. Join us as we delve into the wealth of knowledge and experience that Dr. Joseph Lannotti brings to the world of orthopedic surgery and medical innovation. Welcome, Dr. Iannotti!.

Dr. Adam Myers is a distinguished figure with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare delivery system. Dr. Myers brings a wealth of knowledge gained from his multifaceted experience across various realms of the health sector, including payors, healthcare delivery, and physician provider networks. Currently serving as an advisor and board member for several healthcare delivery and technology companies, Dr. Myers is at the forefront of innovative solutions that are shaping the future of healthcare. Previously, Dr. Myers served as the Chief Clinical Transformation Officer for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, where his advocacy for community health and health equity played a pivotal role in setting the vision for a more equitable and affordable healthcare system. His tenure at the Cleveland Clinic, as Chief of Population Health and Director of Cleveland Clinic's Community Care program, showcases his leadership in clinical, operational, research, training, and strategic initiatives. With a background as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer of Texas Health Resources Physician Enterprise, and as a board member of the Joint Commission, Dr. Myers has been a driving force in healthcare innovation and quality improvement. Dr. Myers is an alumnus of Centenary College of Louisiana and Louisiana State University Medical Center. His commitment to continuous learning is evident in his completion of a master's in healthcare management from Harvard University. He further honed his expertise through a residency at His Image Family Practice Residency at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a fellowship in Advanced Obstetrics at the University of Oklahoma obstetrics and gynecology department. Join us as Dr. Adam Myers shares his invaluable insights, drawing from his wealth of experience, and sheds light on the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.

Mike Seyfer is the CEO of both Hailey Sault, the digital performance marketing firm for health and wellness brands, and The Institute for Healthcare Excellence, creating performance driven cultures with enhanced well-being, greater stability, and new capacities for growth. He is also the co-founder of the Believe in Better Project, an annual workshop bringing together some of North America’s leading health visionaries to perpetuate the continued transformation of a healthcare system in crisis. Join us as we dive into how human center design can benefit providers and their patients.

Dr. Jan Carney is the MPH Program Director, Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy and Professor of Medicine at the Learner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Dr. Carney earned her BA from Middlebury college, her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Harvard School of Public Health. She is Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Preventative Medicine. She is a researcher and an educator who has served as Vermont’s Commissioner of Health under three gubernatorial administrations, championing improvements in children’s health insurance, preventing teen smoking, improving cancer screening, and has received numerous awards from her time there. Join us as we discuss the role of various associations and advocacy for our patients.

Spencer Stiles is the Group President of Orthopaedics and Spine at Stryker Corporation, an American multinational medical technology corporation .  Spencer joined Stryker in 1999 and has been in a progression of leadership roles for the past 24 years.  In 2019, Spencer was named Group President, Orthopaedics and Spine and oversees Global Joint Replacement, Trauma & Extremities and Global Spine Division.  Under Spencer’s leadership, the Digital, Robotics, and Enabling (DRE) Technologies organization was formed in 2021.  In his role, he has oversight across the entire enterprise which includes the United States, Eastern Europe, the Mideast, Latin America, Africa, and Canada.  Tune in to hear about forming true partnerships in business and the various leadership styles that affect growth in an organization.

Abanob Farag is the Founder & CEO of MomentMD which was founded in 2018. He is responsible for setting the overall direction and product strategy for the company. Abanob earned a degree in biology and built a patient-driven decentralized healthcare ecosystem.  The MomentMD app offers affordable, quality, and around-the-clock care from local healthcare professionals to the whole family and even pets.

Dr. Douglas Johnston is the Chief of Cardiac Surgery, Northwestern Medicine and Professor of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Prior to that he was Vice Chairman of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Program Director of the Thoracic Surgery Residency and Advanced Cardiothoracic Fellowships, Surgical Director of the Aortic Valve Center, and staff cardiac surgeon in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He completed his medical education at Harvard Medical School, where he was a Harvard National Scholar. Join us as we dive into the standardization of pathways and risk in healthcare, the importance of documentation and how innovation in healthcare drives patient outcomes.  

David Floyd is a global medical technology leader serving as a corporate director and advisor, following a 32-year career as a medical device industry executive. He has substantial Board experience in both public and private companies, with a focus on governance, strategy development, commercialization, and M&A.  Join us as we discuss innovation, leadership and accountability in healthcare.   

Dr. Scott Tromanhauser is a board-certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon and is the Chief Specialty Care Officer at ChenMed. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and prior to joining ChenMed was the Chief Medical Officer, Chief of Spine Surgery, Director of Research Administration and a member of the Board of Trustees of The New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.  Join us as we discuss value-based care, how technology can be used in the advancement of healthcare delivery, and how we can benefit patients from a cost and quality perspective. 

Dr. Marc Harrison is the former President & CEO of Intermountain Healthcare, a pediatric critical care physician, and has been placed on Fortune’s Top 50 World’s Greatest Leaders. Prior to joining Intermountain Healthcare, Dr. Harrison served as CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Chief of International Business Development at Cleveland Clinic, and Chief Medical Operations Officer at Cleveland Clinic. Join me and my co-host, Ashley Chacko, VP of Market Intelligence and Strategic Planning at HOPCo, as we discuss the challenges we face as a country in healthcare, the importance of transparency and payor-provider relationships, and as we dive into specifics around public health outcomes, leadership and serving our communities.

Dr. Steven Landers is the President and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group, Inc (VNA). He is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health.  Before joining VNA Health Group, Dr. Landers served as the Director of the Center for Home Care and Community Rehabilitation and Director of Post-Acute Operations for the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. Join us as we discuss the intricacies of home-based care, the future of care at home, and how technology can be used to provide seamless care at home and to better connect the full continuum of healthcare.

Dr. Tom Harte is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a clinical entrepreneur at NHS England. He is also the founder and CEO of one of the most exciting new healthcare technology companies in the world, MSK.ai.  Join us as we discuss the patient journey and how technology can be used to solve problems along the way, the importance of creating pathways and solutions for patients and how that can be used to improve outcomes and decrease cost of care.

On this episode of Transforming Healthcare, I am joined by Dr. Brag Younggren. Brad is the President & Chief Medical Officer of 98point6 and is the Medical Director of emergency preparedness, trauma and urgent care, as well as a practicing emergency physician at EvergreenHealth. He has earned both a Bronze Star and the Combat Medic Badge for his service in Iraq as a United States Army physician. Join us as we discuss various care delivery platforms, the use of AI in healthcare and the role digital healthcare plays in achieving better outcomes.

Victoria Vaskov Sheridan is an Attorney at Epstein Becker Green in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice, in the Newark office. She represents health care providers in transactions and provides counseling on regulatory matters. Join me and my co-host Ashley Chacko, VP of Market Intelligence and Strategic Planning at HOPCo, as we discuss the shift to value-based care, value-based care models, and dive into various compliance and regulatory issues. This is a “must listen” podcast for everyone in healthcare today!

Dr. Will Morris is a Healthcare and Life Science Executive at Google, a practicing Hospitalist, and the former Innovation Officer at Cleveland Clinic. Join me and my co-host, Ashley Chacko, VP of Market Intelligence and Strategic Planning at HOPCo, as we discuss predictive modeling and AI in healthcare, technology solutions in the healthcare space, and leveraging technology to maximize the delivery of care and address challenges across the industry.

Shane Strum currently serves as the President and CEO of Broward Health. Prior to joining Broward Health, he served as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s Chief of Staff. Join us as we discuss the benefits of partnerships and collaboration in healthcare, the importance of health education in the community, and the importance of mission in delivering care for non-profit entities.

Gary Herschman is an Attorney at Epstein Becker Green in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice, in the Newark and New York offices. He serves on Epstein Becker Green’s Board of Directors, and on its National Health Care and Life Sciences Steering Committee. He is a national leader of the firm's Healthcare Transactions Group. Join us as we discuss the trends and future of healthcare transactions, the intricacies of physician group mergers and acquisitions, and the challenges associated with hospital transactions. 

Join me and my co-host, Ashley Chacko, VP of Market Intelligence and Strategic Planning at HOPCo, and our guests, Phil Lee, Vice President for Strategic Provider Partnerships at GuideWell & President of Truli for Health, and Dr. Ted Conklin, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer of Commercial Business for Florida Blue and GuideWell, as we discuss addressing the full continuum of care to achieve high quality and affordability in healthcare, and the evolution of health plans and value-based care.

Dr. Sricharan Chalikonda is the Chief Medical Operations Officer and Chair of the Surgical Institute at Allegheny Health Network, as well as a nationally recognized physician leader and pioneer in the use of highly advanced surgical procedures for abdominal cancers and other diseases. Join me and my guest host, Ozzie Delgado, Chief Operating Officer at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company, as we discuss transparency of care, appropriateness of care and the future of healthcare.