Becker’s Healthcare -- Cardiology + Heart Surgery Podcast (Becker's Healthcare)

This episode features Michael Hughes, an interventional cardiologist and President and CEO of the Summa Health System - Barberton Hospital Campus. Here, he discusses his transition from full time cardiology practice to administrative leadership, lessons from the pandemic, and more.

This episode originally launched on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast on 6/25/2020

This episode features Jonathan Fisher, a practicing clinical cardiologist and mindfulness coach. Here he discusses how he helps patients take care of their physical hearts and their emotional hearts, fighting physician burnout with a positive mindset, and more.

Featuring Francisco Arabía, Physician Executive of the Advanced Heart Failure Program at Banner; Kameswari Maganti, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Director of Solid Organ Transplant Cardiology Service at Northwestern Medicine; Wai Hong Wilson Tang, Cardiologist, Cleveland Clinic; and Becker's own Molly Gamble.

Audio from Becker's Cardiology Virtual Event.

This episode features Nadim Geloo, MD, FACC, FSCAI, the Medical Director of Structural Heart with Virginia Heart. Here, he discusses the biggest trends in catheter-based therapies, the best advice for cardiology leaders, healthcare trends he is most excited about, and much more!

This episode features Sanjay Parikh, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Green Circle Life. Here, he discusses the trends he’s seeing in cardiology today, his top priorities in the coming months, and more.

This episode features Dr. John Cleveland, Pediatric Heart Surgeon at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Here, he describes a pioneering procedure he performed to save a premature baby's life. He also talked about what it was like to grow up the son of a heart surgeon and what inspires him every day.

Dr. Shelley Hall, Chief of Transplant Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, spoke about emerging innovations in congestive heart failure treatment and how COVID-19 impacted the field.

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Medbery, a thoracic surgeon at Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons in Austin, Texas, talks about what it is like for women in male-dominated specialties and shares her best advice for aspiring clinical leaders.

Kimberly Bell, Vice President of Operations for Specialty Practices at AdventHealth in Orlando, Fla., joined the podcast to talk about her journey to healthcare leadership, making access to care easier for patients, and where heart care is headed.

Kimberly Bell, Vice President of Operations for Specialty Practices at AdventHealth in Orlando, Fla., joined the podcast to talk about her journey to healthcare leadership, making access to care easier for patients, and where heart care is headed.

Dr. Ronald Freudenberger, Physician in Chief of the Heart Institute at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pa., joined the podcast to talk about the big trends in cardiology as demand for outpatient services grows and new technologies emerge.

Christopher Parker, Executive Director of Operations at Centralized Healthcare Solutions, a company at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, joined the podcast to discuss how telehealth is evolving and being implemented for heart disease patients.

Dr. Jaime Murillo, Senior Vice President and Chief CardioMetabolic Health Officer of UnitedHealth Group, joined the podcast to talk about the big trends in cardiovascular care and what it takes to stay on the cutting-edge of healthcare delivery today.

Dr. David Hsi, Chief of Cardiology and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Stamford Hospital, joined the podcast to discuss how cardiologists are preparing for the increased aging population and more outpatient care.

Dr. Manesh Patel, Chief of the Division of Cardiology and Co-Director of the Duke Heart Center in Durham, N.C., shared his insights on the big trends and innovations in cardiology today and talked about how Duke is making heart care more accessible in this episode.

Dr. Khaldoon Alaswad, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Edith and Benson Ford Heart and Vascular Institute at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, joined the podcast to discuss his career journey, leadership and the big challenges in interventional cardiology today.

Stan Holland, Director of the Cardiovascular Service Line at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisburg, Va., joined the podcast to discuss big trends in cardiology, caregiver wellness and how his hospital's heart program is evolving.

Amber Pawlikowski, Cardiovascular Quality Excellence Leader at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, Mich., joined the podcast to outline how telehealth, same-day care and value-based care is affecting the cardiovascular service line strategy.

Dr. Mark Burket, Director of Vascular Medicine at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Ohio, joined the podcast to talk about his career journey, innovation and the evolution of heart care delivery.

Dr. Angel Leon, Co-Director of the Emory Heart and Vascular Institute in Atlanta, shared his perspective on adding value to patient care, trends in heart surgery and top advice for emerging physician leaders.

Dr. Joseph Carrozza, Vice President of Steward Cardiovascular Network, joined the podcast to talk about how COVID-19 changed heart care delivery and what Steward is doing to bridge the gap in access to care for at-risk communities.

Travis Christman, Clinical Director of HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's Hospitals in Eau Claire, Wis., joined the podcast to discuss workforce trends and team building for the cardiovascular department.

Dr. Maryanne Chrisant, Director of Pediatric Cardiac Transplant, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy at The Heart Institute at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, FL., joined the podcast to talk about the biggest challenges in cardiology and advice for emerging physician leaders.

Connie Boyd, Cardiovascular Service Line Director for Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California, joined the podcast to discuss outpatient care migration, technology and workforce changes.

Dr. Nancy Sweitzer, Director of the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center and Chief of Cardiology at the University of Arizona Health Services, joined the podcast to share insights on academic cardiology and advice for being a successful leader today.

Anand Singh, Vice President of RWJBarnabas Health Northern Cardiothoracic Surgery Strategy and Saint Barnabas Medical Center Cardiovascular Services, joined the podcast to talk about challenges, growth and where the heart care field is headed.

Dr. Patrick McCarthy, Executive Director of Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and Chief of Cardiac Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, joined the podcast to talk about system integrations, AI in cardiology and the future of medicine.

Dr. Subbarao Myla, Director of the Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratories at the Jeffrey M Cantor Heart & Vascular Institute at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, joined the podcast to talk about sensor technology, equity in heart care and where the specialty is headed.

Dr. Umesh Gidwani, Director of the Cardiac ICU at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, joined the podcast to discuss health equity in heart care, data management and exciting new technologies.

Cynthia Hughes, Service Line Director of Cardiology Supply Chain at Christus Health, joined the podcast to share the biggest challenges for cardiology supply chain and best opportunities for growth and innovation.

Aaron Kinney, Executive Director of Herma Heart Institute at Children's Wisconsin, joined the podcast to discuss the big trends in pediatric heart care, research and innovation.

Dr. Jeffrey Carstens, Executive Medical Director of CHI Health Heart Institute, joined the podcast to discuss the physician and staff pipeline for heart care, new industry trends and best advice for physician leaders.

Dr. Gregory Mishkel, Division Head of Cardiology, Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Institute, and Vice President of Cardiology Operations at NorthShore University HealthSystem, joined the podcast to talk about physician leadership, financial ramifications of the pandemic and where cardiovascular surgery is headed.

Barbara Gill MacArthur, Vice President of Cardiac Services at The University of Kansas Health System, joined the podcast to share trends in heart transplant, virtual cardiology and payer updates.

Michelle Crain, Vice President of the Cardiovascular Service Line, Administrator and COO of Heart Hospital of Lafayette (La.), joined the podcast to talk about hospital growth, heart care trends and top leadership advice

Dr. Darshak Karia, Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices and the Heart Failure Program at University Hospital Augusta in Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about virtual care, market consolidation and workforce issues for cardiology.

Tim Farley, Director of Ambulatory Services for the Cardiovascular Institute at AdventHealth in Florida, joined the podcast to talk about competition in the cardiology space, outpatient migration and leadership tips.

Dr. Jeffrey Kuvin, Senior Vice President of Cardiology at Northwell Health, joined the podcast to discuss cardiovascular disease prevention and addressing disparities in access to care.

Dr. Duane Davis, Chief Physician Executive for the Institutes of AdventHealth Central Florida Division, joined the podcast to discuss how COVID-19 will affect heart care in the future.

Marybeth Antone, Associate Vice President at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Ill., joined the podcast to talk about her experience launching heart care services at multiple hospitals and where she sees the field headed in the next few years.

Dr. Raman Mitra, Director of Electrophysiology at North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, in New York, joined the podcast to talk about how technology is changing heart care delivery and the exciting innovations making a difference for patients.

Dr. Marc Pelletier, Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery at University Hospitals, part of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, joined the podcast to share his perspective on the evolution of heart care and factors driving innovation.

Matt Ducsik, Vice President of Cardiovascular for Providence, joined the podcast to discuss his career journey, value-based care and how COVID-19 is leading to innovation in cardiovascular care delivery.

Todd Knight, Director of Cardiovascular Services at Holland (Mich.) Hospital, joined the podcast to share his career journey, how cardiovascular care is evolving and top advice for emerging leaders.

Dr. Howard Eisen, Medical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs at Penn State / Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, joined the podcase to outline the evolving trends in heart failure.

Dr. Michael Miller, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, joined the podcast to share his thoughts on new treatment options for heart disease and advice for physician leaders.

Keesha Medley, System Director of Cardiovascular Registries at Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, Tenn., joined the podcast to discuss registry participation, quality care and how her team is changing.

Jonathan Ledyard, Director of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, joined the podcast to discuss the importance of rehab, telemedicine and his big plans for the future.

Dr. William Gray, System Chief of Cardiovascular Services at Maine Line Health and Co-Director of the Lankenau Heart Institute, joined the podcast to share big trends in cardiology and thoughts on evolving payment structures.

Dr. Clyde Yancy, Chief of Cardiology and Vice Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Northwestern Medicine, joined the podcast to talk about how heart care is evolving, digital technologies and why equity is the new mark of professionalism in medicine.

Dr. David Singh, an electrophysiologist at The Queen's Health Systems in Honolulu, joined the podcast to talk about big issues in heart rhythm disorders and where he sees the field headed.

Dr. Gul Dadlani, Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at Nemours Children's Hospital in Florida, joined the podcast to talk about integrating new technologies, telemedicine and where cardiology is headed.

Dr. Bill Berryhill, Managing Partner of Heart of Texas Cath Lab and Heart of Texas Surgery Center, joined the podcast to talk about the hybrid ASC/cath lab model, payer trends and how independent centers can remain successful.

What’s the difference between a heart attack and the deadliest heart attack? In this episode, Dr. Alice K. Jacobs, MD, FACC, FAHA, MSCAI, who is a Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and long-time volunteer of the American Heart Association, answers that very question. She also dives into a new policy paper from the American Heart Association on how hospitals can provide the highest quality of care for patients experiencing the deadliest heart attack and discusses why the association created Mission Lifeline and Systems of Care.

Jim Stidham, President of Healthcare Management Associates in Birmingham, Ala., joined the podcast to talk about outpatient cardiology trends and advice for emerging leaders.

Dr. Eric Elgin, Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Reading Hospital and Cardiovascular Service Line Director at Tower Health, joined the podcast to talk about big issues for cardiology staffing and mitigating a pending physician shortage.

James Wellman, CIO of Blanchard Valley Health System, joined the podcast to discuss HIT team strategy pivots, new technology and more.

Dr. Howard Haronian, Vice President and Chief Quality and Innovation Officer of Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute, joined the podcast to talk about the evolution of cardiology and how innovation is changing the heart care field.

Dr. Paul Thompson, Chief of Cardiology Emeritus at Hartford Hospital, joined the podcast to talk about how cardiology has evolved and exciting innovations for the future.

Dr. Gregory Mishkel, Vice President of Cardiology Operations at NorthShore University HealthSystem, joined the podcast to talk about workforce challenges and key technology developments.

Tom Draper, Vice President for the Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care, joined the podcast to talk about how he is building a cardiovascular program for the future.

Sunit Mukherjee, Chief of Cardiovascular and Ambulatory Medicine at Lawrence General Hospital, joined the podcast to talk about the transition to outpatient cardiac care and where the heart surgery field is headed.

Dr. Peter Chien, Chief of Cardiology at Berkshire Health System, joined the podcast to talk about innovations in heart surgery and the future of medicine.

Kimberly Bell, Vice President of Operations for AdventHealth Medical Group, joined the podcast to talk about how specialty care, and cardiology in particular, is changing.

This episode features Dr. Charles Fraser, Executive Director of the Institute for Cardiovascular Health. Here, he talks about the long-term goals and visions at the new Institute for Cardiovascular Health, a collaboration between Ascension Texas and The University of Texas at Austin and its Dell Medical School.

In today's episode, we are joined by Bruce Wilkoff, MD, American Heart Association volunteer expert and Director Cardiac Pacing and Tachyarrhythmia Devices at Cleveland Clinic, to discuss Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices, "CIED". Tune in to learn more about CIED infections and the health crisis associated with these devices and infections. Dr. Wilkoff addresses the risks of infection compared to the risks of extraction and what preventable measures are in place to ensure the safety of patients.

This episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association and supported by Philips Image Guided Therapy

Dr. Robert Riley, Director of the Complex Coronary Therapeutics Program at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, joined the podcast to talk about bit issues in healthcare and where heart surgery is headed.

Jason Jennings, President of Baylor Scott & White - College Station Region, joined the podcast to talk about his career journey and building a great hospital culture.

Babara Gill MacArthur, Vice President of Cardiac Services at The University of Kansas Health System, joined the podcast to talk about the return of the service line model to cardiology, interdisciplinary collaboration and more.

In this podcast, Zachary George, Director of Hospital Certifications, The Joint Commission, and Andrea Leigh Yates, Associate Field Director for Disease Specific Care, The Joint Commission, will discuss what it means to establish a Cardiac System of Care, and how organizations are looking to develop reliable processes to identify certain types of ACS.

This episode is sponsored by The Joint Commission.

Glenn A. Hirsch, MD, MHS, FACC, Chief of Division of Cardiology at National Jewish Health joined the podcast to discuss pressing issues in healthcare.

This episode features Dr. Cary Passik, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. Here, he discusses his background, the top issues in cardiology today, how heart health is evolving, and much more.

In this episode, we are joined by Gordon Wesley, DBA, FACHE, Vice President at AdventHealth Heart, Lung, & Vascular Institute, to discuss his background, his focus on increasing access to care & health equity, re establishing stability & competition coming out of the pandemic, and more.

This episode features Dr. Jorge Saucedo, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Director of the Heart & Vascular Service Lines at Froedtert Health. Here, he discusses challenges surrounding labor costs & equitable access to care, how he sees heart health evolving in the months to come, innovation in cardiology, and more.

This episode features Lindsey Thompson, Network Director of Cardiovascular Programs at Honor Health. Here, she discusses what led her to administrative leadership, how she foresees cardiovascular care evolving in the future, the importance of personalized care, and more.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nezar Falluji, System Physician Vice President - National Cardiovascular Services Line at CommonSpirit Health & Medical Director - Structural Heart Program at CHI Saint Joseph Hospital, to discuss supply costs, reimbursement & staffing challenges health systems are facing today, the shift toward ambulatory surgical centers, his excitement for new innovative technologies in cardiovascular care, and more.

This episode features Marc Sakwa, MD, Chief of CT Surgery, MemorialCare, Chief, CV Surgery, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute; Medical Director, Adult CV Surgery, MHVI at Long Beach Medical Center. Here, he discusses his background, top 3 biggest issues in cardiology today, how he sees heart care evolving over the next 18 months, and more.

This episode features Marc Sakwa, MD, Chief of CT Surgery, MemorialCare, Chief, CV Surgery, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute; Medical Director, Adult CV Surgery, MHVI at Long Beach Medical Center. Here, he discusses his background, top 3 biggest issues in cardiology today, how he sees heart care evolving over the next 18 months, and more.

In this episode we are joined by Andrew Colbert, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler and a founding member of Ziegler’s Corporate Finance Healthcare practice, to discuss important trends and cardiology. Tune in to hear how technology and how systems can prepare themselves.

This episode is sponsored by Ziegler.

Welcome to the Becker's Healthcare podcast series. Today, we have a special guest, Eigil Samset, PhD, General Manager of Cardiology Solutions at GE HealthCare, who will be shedding light on the pivotal role of innovation in cardiology in shaping the future of hospital and health system technology strategies. Join us as we explore the latest trends in cardiology, their integration into broader technology strategies, and the exciting new, less invasive, and more seamlessly connected cardiology solutions transforming the field. Eigil will also share real-world examples of the benefits and outcomes organizations are experiencing through cardiology innovation, drawing from GE HealthCare's extensive portfolio that spans the full patient care pathway and helps tell the story of the heart. Plus, we'll uncover surprising findings from GE HealthCare's recent study on healthcare needs and expectations. Thank you, Eigil, for an insightful discussion, and a big thanks to GE HealthCare for sponsoring this episode.

This episode is sponsored by GE Healthcare.

Join us in this informative podcast as we sit down with Dr. Engelman and Dr. Grant, esteemed members of the ERAS Cardiac Society. In this engaging interview, they introduce themselves and share insights into their backgrounds. Delving deeper, they discuss their quality improvement programs and how they're revolutionizing patient care. Discover the strategies that have proven most successful in enhancing patient care within the operating room and intensive care unit. The doctors also draw from their extensive experience in implementing Enhanced Surgical Recovery programs, offering valuable insights into the outcomes achieved. To top it off, they share expert advice for clinical leaders on making the most of ERAS, making this podcast a must-listen for anyone in the healthcare field.

This episode is sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences.

Dr. Amanda Vest, Medical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Program, Tufts Medical Center and Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine joins the podcast to discuss her background, the biggest issues in cardiology today, how she sees heart care evolving, and more!

Dr. Nissi Suppogu, board-certified cardiologist, MemorialCare Medical Group delves into her background, the top three challenges currently facing the field of cardiology, anticipated changes in heart care over the next 18 months, the future of cardiovascular medicine, and more!

Dr. Neel Butala, Chief Medical Officer of HiLabs and Assistant Professor at University of Colorado, shares his background in cardiovascular care, issues that shaped the landscape in 2023, his excitement and concerns for the future, and skills that will empower healthcare leaders to succeed in the coming year.

Join Chris Sosa from Becker's Healthcare as he engages Dr. Amgad Makaryus, Chairman of Cardiology at Nassau University Medical Center and Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine, in a discussion about the current landscape of cardiology. Gain insights into Dr. Makaryus's background, his perspectives on the top issues in cardiology, and his vision for the future of heart care, including both excitement and concerns.

Join Chris Sosa from Becker's Healthcare as he engages Dr. Hemal Gada, President of the UPMC Heart Vascular Institute at Central Pa, in a discussion on the significance of early detection of cardiovascular disease and the role of AI in aiding cardiologists. Gain insights into the AI tools utilized at UPMC and the positive patient outcomes observed through machine learning models.

In this 20 minute episode we talk with Michael Twyman, MD, founder of Apollo Cardiology, about two aging-related chronic diseases; Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). There is a growing body of evidence linking cardiovascular health and risk factors of CVD to AD. A study published in the Journal of American Heart Association using data from over 430,000 individuals from the UK Biobank found that those who had coronary heart disease (CHD) before the age of 45 had a 13% increased risk of developing AD compared to those who did not have CHD. Tune in for more insights.

This episode is sponsored by CardioDiagnostics.

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Wessler, Cardiologist at Northwell Health & Founder and CEO of Heartbeat Health, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of cardiovascular care. He discusses the impact of decentralized diagnostics, the rise of GLP-1 medications, and the journey of building a successful virtual cardiology practice.

Join us as Dr. Anthony Tortolani, a retired cardiac surgeon with over 40 years of experience, discusses the rapid advancements in cardiac care, the integration of AI, and the potential dangers of profit-driven healthcare. This insightful conversation delves into the critical issues shaping the future of cardiology.

In this episode, Colleen Blackburn, Director of Cardiovascular Service Line at OSF Healthcare, discusses the evolving challenges in cardiology post-COVID. She shares insights on integrating AI, managing growing patient volumes, and making strategic decisions for expanding cardiovascular services while maintaining high-quality care.

In this episode, Sunita Ferns, MD, Director - Pediatric and Adult Invasive Electrophysiology, Harma Turbendian, MD - Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, & Mark Plunkett, MD - Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois discuss the groundbreaking care of a two-year-old who suffered sudden cardiac arrest. From quick parental actions to the innovative use of an adult-designed ICD in a child—the youngest ever to receive it—the team shares how collaboration, expertise, and innovation saved a life and set a precedent for future care.

In this episode, Dr. Gregory Mishkel, VP of Cardiology Operations and Chief of the Division of Cardiology at NorthShore/Endeavor Health, discusses the innovative approach to cardiovascular care at the Cardiovascular Institute. He highlights the challenges and successes of building a specialized care model and shares insights on exciting advancements in cardiovascular treatments, as well as the importance of leadership and education in healthcare.

This episode features Dr. Hemal Gada, President at Heart and Vascular Institute & Medical Director of the Structural Heart Program at UPMC in Central PA, joins the podcast to discuss a holistic approach to managing heart health.

In this episode we discuss advanced heart failure and the CTVSA Heart Failure practice with Dr. William Cotts and Dr. Christopher Sciamanna. Tune in to learn about their experience caring for heart failure patients, medications used for treatment, and more.

This episode is sponsored by CTVSA

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ralph J. Riello III, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cardiorenal & Metabolism, Yale School of Medicine, and Dr. Nihar Desai, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Yale School of Medicine, Vice Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine, to discuss the key findings from the PROMPT-Lipid Trial.

The PROMPT-LIPID trial was designed to evaluate whether automated electronic alerts with guideline-based recommendations can help improve the management of hyperlipidemia among patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at very high risk for cardiovascular events.

This episode is sponsored by Amgen.

Dr. Gul Dadlani, the Division Chief of Cardiology at Nemours Children's Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss his background, top 3 biggest issues in cardiology today, how he sees heart care evolving over the next year and a half, and current nerves and excitements.

Dr. Khurram Nasir, Division Chief of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, joins the podcast to discuss his background, top 3 biggest issues in cardiology today, how heart care will evolve over the next 18 months, and today's nerves and excitements.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ed Wu, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Recora, and Terry Rogers, President of Pritikin ICR, to discuss what big challenges health system leaders are facing, where revenue and volume comes from for cardiac services, how cardiac rehabilitation fits into the cardiovascular service line and a lot more.

This episode is sponsored by Recora and Pritikin ICR.

Dr. Avni Thakore, a Cardiologist and President of Catholic Health Physician Partners, joins the podcast to discuss her background, the top 3 biggest issues in cardiology she’s keeping an eye on today, how she sees healthcare evolving over the next 18 months, and current nerves and excitements.

Dr. Ryan Madder, Section Chief of Interventional Cardiology & Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI joins the podcast to discuss his work in telerobotic surgery, how it could close gaps in access to care, the opportunities and risks of physicians adopting telerobotic surgery, and advice he has for surgeons who are on the fence about it.