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In this episode, Caswell Samms, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Nemours Children’s Health, joins the podcast to discuss minimizing administrative work so healthcare teams can spend more time with patients. He also shares insights on transforming the patient experience and identifying opportunities to make care more patient-centered and efficient.

In this episode, Patrice Harris, MD, MA, Executive Vice President and Chief Health Impact Officer, Nemours Children's Health, discusses whole child health, kindergarten readiness, early intervention and the leadership needed to drive meaningful healthcare transformation.

In this episode, Chris Johnson, Founder and CEO of Bluebird Kids Health, joins the podcast to discuss managing the health of a broader patient population and expanding access to pediatric care. He also shares insights on democratizing access to care and building a strong reputation within the community to better serve children and families.

In this episode, Patrick Frias, MD, CEO of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, discusses the health system’s More Than Possible strategy to expand pediatric care access across Metro Atlanta and rural Georgia, while advancing pediatric mental health, workforce development, research, and innovation.

In this episode, Himalee Sabnis, MD, MSc, Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, joins the podcast to discuss bridging gaps in care and facilitating strong communication with patients and families. She also shares insights on strengthening connections across the healthcare journey to support more coordinated and patient-centered care.

In this episode, Christopher Carr, Director One of Security Services at Texas Children’s, discusses the evolving healthcare security landscape, including workplace violence prevention, behavioral health, employee protection and AI-powered training. He also shares strategies for building strong security programs through investment in people, cross-functional partnerships, data and analytics, and a family-centered approach to pediatric care.

In this episode, Matthew Love, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nicklaus Children's Health System, discusses the evolving pediatric healthcare landscape, including regionalizing care, expanding access closer to home, personalized medicine and genomics, and addressing pediatric workforce challenges. He also shares his leadership philosophy of leading with authenticity, purpose and strong values.

In this episode, Matthew McDonald, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children's Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health, discusses expanding access to pediatric rehabilitation and specialized services while addressing workforce and funding challenges. He shares how innovation, new care models and a focus on family-centered care are helping more children reach their full potential.

In this episode, Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Health Transformation Officer at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in St. Louis, discusses why play is a critical part of recovery for children with medically complex conditions. He shares how innovative care models, research, and programs focused on development, socialization, and healing are helping improve outcomes for children transitioning from hospital to home. Learn more here: RankenJordanFoundation.org

In this episode, Phil DeBruzzi, Principal at Forvis Mazars, and Dr. Ryan Nagy, President and System Chief Operating Officer at Boston Children's Hospital, discuss the forces reshaping pediatric healthcare, from workforce shortages and behavioral health demand to reimbursement pressures and shifting care models.

In this episode, Jeremy Meller, CIO, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, shares lessons learned from opening a 2 million square foot hospital designed with AI, robotics, and real-time location systems at its core. He discusses how simulation-driven planning, “Cardboard City,” and integrated technologies like autonomous robots and virtual nursing are transforming patient experience, clinician workflows, and hospital operations.

In this episode, Jawad Khan, Vice President, Enterprise Analytics, Akron Children's, discusses how healthcare organizations can move beyond AI pilots to build trusted, scalable capabilities that improve clinical workflows and decision-making.

In this episode, Brian Lancaster, VP/CIO of Information Systems at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, joins the podcast to discuss building effective AI governance processes and measuring success as organizations adopt new technologies. He shares how innovation is improving operational efficiency and explores how healthcare leaders are reshaping the “front door” of healthcare to expand access and create a more seamless patient experience.

In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Children's Nebraska, shares how his team is leveraging AI, real-time data, and human-centered design to improve care delivery across pediatric settings. He discusses innovative initiatives ranging from school-based telehealth and Medicaid automation to command center technology and empowering clinicians to build their own digital solutions.

In this episode, Nicole Johnson, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CPEN, Chief Nursing and Patient Operations Officer at Nemours Children’s Health, joins the podcast to discuss how strong work environments and engaged nurses contribute to better patient outcomes. She shares why nursing recruitment and workforce development remain top priorities, along with how expanding virtual nursing programs can support care teams and improve the patient experience.