MedCity Moves – Details, episodes & analysis

In the first portion, I gave a rundown of executive moves and layoffs that recently occurred in the healthcare world. In the second portion, I interviewed Amy Abernethy, co-founder of a new startup named Highlander Health.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• moves@medcitynews.com
• Connect with Amy Abernethy
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyabernethy/  

During the first portion of the episode, I gave a rundown of executive appointments, retirements, promotions and layoffs that took place in the healthcare world in September. In the second portion, I interview Dr. Jayne Morgan, who recently became vice president of medical affairs at Hello Heart.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• moves@medcitynews.com
• Connect with Dr. Jayne Morgan
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaynemorgan/ 

In the first segment, I gave an overview of recent executive hires, promotions, departures and layoffs in the healthcare world. In the second segment, I interviewed Sarah Jones, who recently stepped into the role of chief outcomes officer at B.well Connected Health.

Highlights

• Interview with Sarah Jones discussing her career journey and role at B.Well Connected Health.
• Sarah Jones explains her approach as Chief Outcomes Officer and her goals for the company.
• Discussion on Sarah's background and passion for digitally-enabled, consumer-centric healthcare.
• Sarah's motivation to improve healthcare for underserved individuals and her work at B.Well in unifying healthcare data to improve patient experience.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• moves@medcitynews.com
• Connect with Sarah Jones
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjonesmpls  

For the first portion, I discuss recent executive moves and layoffs within the healthcare industry. For the second portion, I conducted a brief interview with Jeff Good, who recently became Northwestern Medicine's first chief sustainability executive.

Highlights

• Katie introduces Jeff Good, the first ever chief sustainability executive at Northwestern Medicine, as the guest
• Jeff’s journey and experience working with Northwestern Medicine through various executive roles
• His plans for measuring and reducing Northwestern
• Medicine's carbon footprint as a part of his sustainability plan
• The increased likelihood of other health systems adopting sustainability executive roles and why it is necessary

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• moves@medcitynews.com
• Connect with Jeff Good
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-good-74697a12
• https://sustainabletechpartner.com/news/northwestern-medicine-chief-sustainability-executive-jeff-good-4-things-to-know/  

In the first portion, I gave a summary of executive appointments, executive departures and layoffs in the healthcare world. In the second portion, I interviewed Jeff Smith, who just became the CEO of Bamboo Health, a healthcare technology company focused on delivering actionable insights about patients’ physical, behavioral and social health.

Highlights

• Jeff Smith’s past roles and their contributions towards his current role at Bamboo Health
• Bamboo Health's new era focusing on whole person care
• Value-based care in the healthcare industry and the reasons
• Jeff Smith is passionate about it

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• moves@medcitynews.com
• Connect with Jeff Smith
• https://bamboohealth.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsmith10x  

In the first half of the podcast, I give a rundown of recent executive moves and layoffs in the healthcare industry. In the second half, I interviewed Chris Allen, who recently became the CFO of Keck Medicine of USC.

Highlights

• How the healthcare industry has changed over Allen's career
• The challenges of being a CFO of a health system, especially during the pandemic
• How hospital leaders make decisions regarding technology investments

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• moves@medcitynews.com
• Connect with Chris Allen
• https://www.keckmedicine.org/leadership-team/chris-allen/  

Today we hear from Andrew Trister, Verily's new Chief Scientific Officer.

Highlights

• Andrew Trister joined Verily as the new Chief Scientific Officer after serving as the Deputy Director of Digital Health and AI at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
• He discusses his professional journey in healthcare which includes roles in medical practice, digital health, and positions at Apple and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Andrew discusses his new role leading Verily's population health initiatives.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• moves@medcitynews.com
• Connect with Andrew Trister
• https://verily.com/press/andrew-trister-chief-scientific-officer/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/trister  

Today, we hear from Leslie Orne, who recently became the CEO of Trinity Life Sciences.

Highlights

• The recent executive moves and layoffs in the healthcare industry
• Changes in the life sciences industry over the 22 years of Leslie’s career
• Her experience with Trinity's acquisitions and how it will help her as CEO
• Trinity's response to advancements in generative AI and its integration into their services
• How Trinity is using General AI to revolutionize the commercial model for their clients
• Leslie's insights on Gen AI's use in healthcare and life sciences.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• moves@medcitynews.com
• Connect with Leslie Orne
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-orne-1676594
• https://trinitylifesciences.com/our-experts/leslie-sandberg-orne/  

For the first half, I talk about recent executive leadership changes and layoffs in the healthcare industry. For the second half, I have a brief interview with Danny Sanchez, who recently became the new CEO of EmpiRx, a value-based pharmacy benefit manager.

Highlights

• Marlo Hernandez steps down as CEO of Cano Health, a senior-focused primary care provider, after shareholder meetings and board member disputes
• Leadership changes in startup and digital health spaces, including Peter Lee as new CEO at Work Health Solutions and Teresa Osma as COO at Solve
• Damon Smith becomes first Chief Product and Technology Officer at Interwell Health, a kidney care management company; Brian Doaney appointed COO at Lucette
• Providence Health Plan announces the appointment of Lina Saadzoi as new CFO and Timshel Tarbet as the plan's first Chief Equity Officer
• Tenet Healthcare's new CFO; Nationwide Children's Hospital names Nelson Weichold as its new CFO; Lifepoint Health names its first-ever Chief Data and Analytics Officer; Novant Health welcomes Dr. Pam Oliver as its new Chief Medical Officer
• Reports of layoffs in the healthcare industry including Geisinger, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Cityblock Health, CareRev, and Oracle
• Interview with Danny Sanchez, new CEO of EmpiRx Health, a value-based pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), discussing his previous roles, goals for EmpiRx Health, and thoughts on federal scrutiny and the future of PBMs
  
  
  Episode Resources
• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• moves@medcitynews.com
• Connect with Danny Sanchez
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-sanchez  

I went over new executive appointments, resignations and layoffs in the healthcare world for a few minutes. Then I interviewed Lara Khouri, Children's Hospital Los Angeles' new COO.

Highlights

• Emory Healthcare announces new CEO, Joon Sup Lee from UPMC, effective July 1st
• UNC Health welcomes William Bryant as its new CFO
  CommonSpirit announces Sheri Shapiro as Chief Strategy Officer and the search for a new
• Bright Health promotes Jay Matushak to the role of CFO
• Centene names Shannon Susko as the new chief communications officer and announces COO Jim Murray's retirement 
• AHIP's President and CEO Matt Eyles resigns from his position
• Athenahealth appoints George Hamilton as its new Chief Corporate Strategy and Development Officer
• Artera expands its executive team, adding three vice presidents: Karri Alexion-Tiernan, Joanne Chen, and Mark Thomson
• Telehealth startups Calibrate Health and Brightline Health experience layoffs, cutting 18% and 20% of their workforce
• QHealth plans to lay off 30% of its workforce, affecting about 326 employees
• Oracle reportedly lays off 3,000 Cerner employees.
• Microsoft-owned Nuance and Amazon's Halo wearables division also have layoffs
• Health systems like Scripps Health, PeaceHealth, Memorial Health System, and Monument Health announce various job cuts and employee layoffs
• Lara Khouri, COO at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, discusses her passion for pediatric healthcare and her professional journey
  
  
  Episode Resources
• Connect with Katie Adams
• https://medcitynews.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141
• moves@medcitynews.com
• Connect with Lara Khouri
• https://www.chla.org/lara-khouri-mba-mph
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-khouri-40586b