HealthTrust Candid Conversations

Vaccine Distribution and Hesitancy (Fiscus)

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Michelle Fiscus, Medical Director of the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases & Immunization Program at the Tennessee Department of Health.  This conversation highlights Dr. Fiscus’ deep insight into vaccine distribution, vaccine efficacy and the role we all play in public health. 

Product & Supplier IT Security (Webb)

In this episode, we talk to Matthew Webb, Chief Product Security Officer at HealthTrust. Matthew discusses the importance of the product security role and the steps our membership can take to ensure product and supplier security.

Value Analysis Best Practices (Steward Health Care)

In this episode, Erin Arnold, HealthTrust Clinical Resource Director and Cheryl Smith Anderson, System Director of Value Analysis at Steward Health Care discuss value analysis best practices.  This is a conversation about contract compliance, patient outcomes, and clinical integration surrounding Value Analysis. 

Pharmacy Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccine (Braithwaite)

In this episode, Jason Braithwaite, Senior Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services at HealthTrust, highlights a portion of the COVID-19 Vaccine webinar where he discussed components of Operation Warp-Speed.  This is an in-depth conversation about COVID-19 vaccines, the advanced technology that created them, and logistics around delivery.

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Vetting (Angela Miller)

In this conversation, we talk to Angela Miller, Division Vice President of Strategic Sourcing with Kindred Healthcare.  Angela discusses pandemic challenges including the procurement of PPE and other sourcing activities that she found to be crucial to daily operations. We walk through their vendor vetting process and how HealthTrust played a role during COVID-19 and beyond. The conversation also explores resuming care and making sure patients feel safe.

Supply Chain Protocols & Adoption (Jay Kirkpatrick)

In this conversation, Jay McCullough, HealthTrust VP Strategic Accounts talks with Jay Kirkpatrick, Vice President, Supply Chain Operations with LifePoint Health.  Jay worked to adjust and adopt protocols within the clinical and operational spaces during COVID and beyond. We discuss the procurement of PPE as well as lessons learned.

Product Acquisitions & Supply Chain Obstacles (Scott Nelson)

In this conversation, Greg Hostettler, HealthTrust Vice President Strategic Accounts, talks to Scott Nelson, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain with Kindred Healthcare.  Scott discusses new operational and clinical protocols stemming from COVID as well as the acquisition of products during this time. We dive into memorable events and obstacles he’s encountered.

Clinical Operations Standardizations (Silverman)

In this episode David Silverman, Vice President of Pharmacy at Prime Healthcare discusses leadership in difficult times, proactive thinking, and the importance of putting patients first.

Commitment to Cost Effective Care (Dr. James Bruffey)

In this episode, Dr. James Bruffey, Orthopedic Surgeon and Spine Care Service Line Medical Director, with Scripps Health in San Diego, California discusses collaboration, process improvement, and commitment to cost effective care.  Dr. Bruffey was integral in creating a formulary plan that included physician feedback, supplier input, and top-down health system support.  Dr. Bruffey is a leader that believes physicians need to collaborate on value analysis and commit to the design and implementation of improved processes.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Clinical Response to PPE Demands

Crystal Dugger, VP of Clinical Solutions, sits down with two members of our self-proclaimed “COVID-Squad”, Karen Bush and Sarah Michel. The squad was formulated in an effort to provide our members with streamlined guidance and resources to navigate the rapidly changing landscape that is COVID-19. During the height of the pandemic, the team published 5-10 documents on a weekly basis. This is a conversation about the organizational structure needed to create the research documents, PPE Conservation, and the passion needed to keep our communities safe.