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Gain new perspectives on how to successfully facilitate organizational culture change by tuning into my conversation with Cary Gutbezahl, MD, a seasoned clinician, physician executive, and healthcare consultant, as we discuss his work with integrated delivery systems and independent medical groups. What you will hear in this episode: Connect with Dr. Gutbezahl: www.leadershipclinical.com email: cary@leadershipclinical.com

If you run a healthcare services company or aspire to, be sure to download this episode of Talk at the Top. A veteran of high growth healthcare companies, Jim shares mistakes he made along the way as well as keen insights on the factors he looks for in healthcare business models and early stage companies. Jim is presently the CEO of Men’s Health Group Holdings, which operates men’s health centers in five U.S. markets. A serial entrepreneur and savvy operator in the healthcare services sector, Jim has run both public and venture backed companies at various stages of development. He previously served as a Venture Partner at SV Life Sciences, where he focused on the healthcare services and health information technology space. Prior to SVL, Jim spent 13 years at Laser Vision Centers as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Following the merger with TLC Vision in 2002, Jim became President and COo of the combined entities. What you’ll hear in this episode: · Today’s climate for healthcare start ups · Tips on what sectors are ripe for opportunity · Business models that work; testing your assumptions · Why you always need to be raising capital · Information on his latest venture in Men’s Health

Don’t miss my discussion with Roger Longman, CEO of Real Endpoints, as we dive into the hotly contested issue of drug pricing in America. You’ll understand why Fortune Magazine named Roger to the drug pricing “Dream Team” (March, 2016 issue) as someone who could help fix the problem. You’ll hear Roger’s insights on the following:

Don’t miss my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Wheler, Senior Medical Director at Novartis Institute for BioMedical Research and Founder of COLLAGE: The Art for Cancer Network, as she shares why she started this high impact nonprofit organization to benefit cancer patients. You will be inspired to hear how COLLAGE connects professional working artists with cancer patients at all levels of care to guide them in hands-on art projects. Current locations for COLLAGE include: MD Anderson Cancer Center in TX, Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in NY, and a start-up program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in MA. What you will hear:

My guest today is Cynthia Meiners, MBA, President and CEO of United Compounding Management (UCM). Cynthia has had a successful 25 year career in healthcare, working in strategy, business development, and administration in the managed care and PBM space primarily. These days, Cynthia is running a game-changing startup that aims to contain costs and improve quality and transparency in the compounding pharmacy space. You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.talkatthetop.com

I’m delighted to introduce today’s guest, Dr. Sean Gleeson, MD, MBA, President of Partners for Kids (PFK) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Founded in 1994, PFK is one of the oldest, most unique Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) in the country, serving over 330,000 children throughout central and southeastern Ohio. PFK is fully capitated and acts as a bridge to five Medicaid health plans in the state as well as 1,000 physicians to deliver high-value, coordinated care to some of the most vulnerable children's in Ohio. Nationwide Children's Hospital is ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s 2016-2017 Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll, an honor given to only 11 pediatric centers in the country. You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.talkatthetop.com

Welcome! My guest today is Laurie Cooke, a well-known leader in the healthcare and life sciences field. Laurie has served for 10 years as CEO of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA). The HBA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering the impact and advancement of women in healthcare worldwide. There are currently over 50,000 women professionals and 110 companies participating in HBA events. Laurie is a well-known speaker and leader on topics related to gender parity, which is our topic for today. Join us! You can read the full show notes, as well as access all the links and resources at www.talkatthetop.com