Transforming Healthcare with Dr. Wael Barsoum
Ep. 9 – Commitment is Key
Dr. Sricharan Chalikonda is the Chief Medical Operations Officer and Chair of the Surgical Institute at Allegheny Health Network, as well as a nationally recognized physician leader and pioneer in the use of highly advanced surgical procedures for abdominal cancers and other diseases. Join me and my guest host, Ozzie Delgado, Chief Operating Officer at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company, as we discuss transparency of care, appropriateness of care and the future of healthcare.
Ep. 8 – All or Nothing
Ozzie Delgado currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCO) and is an Adjunct Professor at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work at Florida International University. Prior to that he was Chief Operating Officer for Cleveland Clinic Florida Region.
Join us as we discuss the fundamentals of leadership, leadership alignment and the importance of leadership and teamwork in an organization.
Ep. 7 – Trusting The Process
Omar Khateeb is a marketing leader who has developed marketing strategies at two publicly traded surgical robotic companies and is currently Principal as Khateeb & Co. Join me and my co-host, Ashley Chacko, VP of Market Intelligence and Strategic Planning at HOPCo, as we discuss leveraging social media in healthcare, transformational changes in the market and his thoughts on mentorship.
Ep. 6 – Putting The Patient First
Dr. Paul Krakovitz is a pediatric otolaryngologist, and is the Regional President of Intermountain Healthcare in Nevada. Join us as we discuss the benefits and challenges of integrated health systems, the importance of the community for non-profit organizations, and how to balance being a great leader with the challenges of running a large healthcare system.
Ep. 5 – The Silent Epidemic
Brad Sorte currently serves as President and CEO of Caron Treatment Centers and has extensive experience in both business and clinical leadership roles. Join me and my co-host, Ashley Chacko, VP of Market Intelligence and Strategic Planning at HOPCo, as we discuss the importance of patient experience, the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and substance abuse, and the role technology can play in treating mental health and addiction
Ep. 4 – The Global Health Crisis: Seeing Opportunities, Not Challenges
Dr. Rakesh Suri is a renown cardiac surgeon and currently serves as President of International Operations at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Suri previously served as CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Join us as we discuss the challenges of international healthcare, the global health crisis and the role of technology in healthcare.

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