The MaineHealth Podcast

Andy’s Open Door
June 21, 2023 Recording
Guest: Susan Ahern

Andy welcomed Vice President of Innovation Susan Ahern to today’s program for a conversation about our value of Innovation and what it means to innovate at MaineHealth.  Susan talked about the ways the Innovation Center helps nurture an idea – from educating and connecting to funding.

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins - Episode 23

We are all keenly aware of the workforce shortages impacting health care, as well as the intense competition for health care talent. In this environment, attracting talent to our organization is more important than ever, and the traditional tools and tactics we have used to recruit must be repositioned to ensure our success.

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Helene Kennedy, MaineHealth Vice President of Talent, about our recruitment and retention strategies and how we are building an employer brand to attract the best talent to MaineHealth.

 

Andy's Open Door
Wednesday June 7, 2023 recording
Guest: Barb Sergio

Andy hit the road this week to host Andy’s Open Door at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, alongside Franklin Community Health Network President Barb Sergio. Andy and Barb welcomed the Franklin care team members who filled The Bass Room, as well as all those joining remotely via Teams.

 

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins - Episode 22

In this episode, Kelly sits down with CEO Andy Mueller for a casual, free-ranging conversation. Andy shares what he’s grateful for, proud of, and his hopes and dreams for MaineHealth. Andy also talks about the landscape of health care and of Maine. Don’t miss this one!

BACON Episode 49: Health Equity & Cultural Competence

Ryan Polly, MaineHealth’s VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion joins Heather to explore aspects of health equity and discuss the results of a cross-cultural competency assessment completed by hundreds of MaineHealth providers.

BACON is the MaineHealth ACO’s monthly news and information podcast, hosted by Mike Clark, MD and Heather Ward, MD. Find it on your podcast app by searching for “mainehealth” or listen at our ACO website.

Andy's Open Door
Wednesday, May 17 Recording
Guest: Brian Marden, PharmD

Andy welcomed guest Chief Pharmacy Office Brian Marden, PharmD, and started off asking him how he became interested in a career in pharmacy. Brian reflected on how the Pharmacy Team cares for people and our communities, living out MaineHealth’s Patient-Centered value. Brian also talked about the expansion of MaineHealth’s community pharmacy presence, the availability of mail order for care team members, and the current drug shortage. He emphasized the value of being a unified health system to address that challenge.

Working Together with Kelly Elkins, COO - Episode 21

When you think about the many services our health system offers, you may not automatically think of MaineHealth as delivering services in the retail space. But in fact, we are embracing this through our MaineHealth Pharmacy enterprise.

In this episode, Kelly speaks with MaineHealth Chief Pharmacy Officer Brian Marden, PharmD, and discusses our ambulatory and retail pharmacy enterprise and how we are transforming in the retail space.

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins - Episode 20

What is the difference between population health, public health and community health?  In this episode, Kelly speaks with MaineHealth Medical Group Vice President of Population Health Management Rob Chamberlin and MHMG Associate Vice President Deb McGill. They define population health and the work under way in this area. They discuss how it impacts the health of our patient population and care team at MaineHealth.

 

Andy's Open Door
Wednesday, May 03 Recording
Guest: Sharon Baughman, CNO

Andy welcomed Chief Nursing Officer Sharon Baughman to the program today. Their conversation ranged from Sharon’s path to nursing to tackling staffing challenges to workplace violence, and more. He also reminded care team members about the well-being resources MaineHealth has available for support.

BACON Episode 48: Reducing Unwarranted Care Variation

Reducing care variation is a strategic goal for both the MaineHealth ACO and the MaineHealth system during FY24 and beyond. The ACO’s chief operating officer, Shannon Banks, joins us to introduce initiatives that the ACO board has approved for addressing unwarranted variation in end-of-life care and transitions of care.

BACON, or Brief ACO News, is the MaineHealth ACO’s monthly news and information podcast, hosted by Mike Clark, MD and Heather Ward, MD. Find it on your podcast app by searching for “mainehealth” or listen at our website.