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Associate Podcast Series - Ep. 88 | Healthcare Linen Services Group
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, vice president of business management and operations at the American Hospital Association is joined by Adam Buol, vice president of corporate accounts at Healthcare Linen Services Group. They will discuss how the consolidation of suppliers can offer strategic and operational advantages in addition to significant cost savings. Tune in to hear real-world examples of how working with fewer suppliers affects vendor relationships — both positively and negatively.
AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 95 | Doctor Podcasting
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, vice president of business management and operations at the American Hospital Association is joined by Bill Klaproth, director of marketing and production at DoctorPodcasting. Together they’ll explore how hospitals are using podcasts to boost brand visibility, educate patients, and support strategic goals. Also, learn how one interview can be repurposed into a full suite of marketing content — maximizing reach without straining resources. As media habits shift toward on-demand audio, podcasting helps hospitals connect with communities and showcase physician expertise more effectively.
AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 96 | Ailevate
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, vice president of business management and operations at the of the American Hospital Association is joined by Amy Chivavibul, AI researcher at Ailevate. They’ll unpack how Agentic AI is moving beyond automation to become a strategic partner in care delivery and operations. Discover how hospitals are harnessing AI to solve staffing challenges, streamline operations, and improve patient care outcomes — while keeping human expertise at the center.
AHA Associate Podcast Series | Surgical Directions
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel is joined by guests from Hackensack Meridian Health and Surgical Directions: Dr. Lucy Pereira-Argenziano, M.D., and Chief Quality Officer of Northern Region at Hackensack Meridian Health; Jeff Peters, Founder and Chair-emeritus of Surgical Directions; Supriya Patel, Director of Consulting Services for Surgical Directions; and Dr. Jason Klopotowski, Lead Physician Managing Director for Surgical Directions. Together, this team facilitated Hackensack Meridian Health’s complex move to a new facility with upgraded facilities and additional rooms. Their discussion explores the strategies and collaboration necessary to ensure patient safety and operational efficiency during the move, including simulation education, communication strategies, and more.
AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 98 | Surgical Directions
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, vice president of business management and operations at the American Hospital Association, is joined by Stephen Lovern at Carilion Clinic and Barbara McClenathan and Joan Cox at Surgical Directions. Join us for an inside look at how smart processes and a strong culture of teamwork transform surgical services. We’ll uncover the secrets to building a high-performing perioperative infrastructure that elevates quality, ensures safety and delivers operational excellence.
Associate Podcast Series - Ep. 92 | CorroHealth
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, vice president of business management and operations at the American Hospital Association is joined by Jerilyn Morrissey, chief medical officer at CorroHealth. Together, they’ll break down the growing complexity of denial management into clear, actionable strategies—revealing how it’s more than a billing issue, and how it can unlock clinical, financial, and operational alignment for you and your team.
AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 94 | Tegria
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, vice president of business management and operations at the American Hospital Association, is joined by Meg Johnson, director, care operations at Tegria and Robbie Bullough, senior director of consulting at KLAS Research. Join them as they discuss why structured change management is essential for turning tech investments into real transformation. Learn how aligning people, processes, and leadership from day one drives adoption, protects ROI and improves patient outcomes.
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AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 60 | Medical Informatics Corp.
Kathleen Wessel, VP of Business Management and Operations at the AHA is joined by Megan Sisson, BSN, RN, Senior Clinical Engagement Specialist at Medical Informatics Corp., as well as her colleague, Raajen Patel, VP of Innovation and Clinical Engagement, to discuss how the effective usage of data, AI and other new technologies can progress health equity in the hospital space, and develop more equitable care through integrating data science and clinical expertise.
AHA Associate Podcast Series | Cleerly
Dr. Leon D. Caldwell, Senior Director, Health Equity Strategies and Innovation, in the Institute of Diversity and Health Equity at the AHA, sits down with Dr. James Min, CEO and Co-founder of AHA Associate Cleerly, as well as Dr. Richard Chazal, Senior Cardiologist and Medical Director of the Heart & Vascular Institute at Lee Health System. Dr. Min and Dr. Chazal are at the forefront of a new population-based, precision heart care approach that is transforming the historical approach to cardiovascular care by treating the actual disease instead of symptoms. Together, they discuss how this new standard of care ultimately impacts health equity.