The MaineHealth Podcast

AOD - October 4, 2023 with Mark Harris

Andy's Open Door 
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Recording
Guest: Mark Harris, Chief Planning Officer

Andy welcomed Chief Planning Officer Mark Harris to the show to kick off the new fiscal year with a conversation about the relationship between MaineHealth’s FY23-27 Strategic Plan and Balanced Scorecard. They talked about how these tools advance us toward our vision of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. Their discussion included specific examples of lessons learned, our continuous improvement and progress made, the value of innovation and more.

WTKE - Episode 30: Regionalization: A Year in Review

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 30
Regionalization: A Year in Review

In the fall of 2022, MaineHealth announced the move to a new organization structure anchored by three regions. Since that time, we have not only implemented our regional organization structure but also have made tremendous progress within this new operating model.

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Andy Patstone, Regional President Coastal Region and Trampas Hutches, Regional President Mountain Region, to hear their perspective of the first year in the new operating model. They discuss assumptions vs. realities, early wins, and opportunities for the future.

AOD September 20, 2023 with Cindy Wade and LincolnHealth

Andy's Open Door
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Recording
Guest: Cindy Wade, President, LincolnHealth

Andy hit the road again today for AOD in Damariscotta alongside LincolnHealth President Cindy Wade. Andy and Cindy welcomed the LincolnHealth care team audience to The Herbert & Roberta Watson Health Center, as well as those joining remotely via Teams.

Cindy shared the unique qualities that define LincolnHealth: “We’re a team that takes care of each other, providing great care every day…a small but mighty, very active and innovative team.”  She and Andy discussed the challenges of COVID and the lessons learned, how Operational Excellence has empowered care team members to problem-solve, the benefits of regionalization, and more.

WTKE - Episode 29: Unpacking Medical Education

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 29
Unpacking Medical Education

When you hear the words “medical education,” what immediately comes to mind? For many at MaineHealth one may think about the Maine Track Program or the numerous residencies that have trained thousands of physicians at Maine Medical Center over the years. But medical education is so much more than that.   

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Linda Chaudron, Vice President of Medical Education for MMC Academic Affairs, to unpack the role and scope of medical education at MaineHealth, including how we are engaging learners in all aspects of our health system, and where we are headed.

Learn more about Medical Education at MaineHealth at this website. 

AOD - September 6, 2023 with Elisabeth Erekson, MD

Andy's Open Door
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Recording
Guest: Elisabeth Erekson

Andy introduced Maine Medical Center Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Liz Erekson for a dynamic and wide-ranging discussion focused on women’s health.  Their conversation spanned from Liz’s journey to MaineHealth (which began with her arrival just 14 days prior to COVID) to the many facets of women’s healthcare at MaineHealth – the residency program, statistics and impacts of our OB/GYN care, workforce challenges, the new upcoming Progeny benefit, and so much more.

BACON - Episode 52: Introducing MHACO’s 2022 Annual Report

BACON Episode 52: Introducing MHACO’s 2022 Annual Report

MHACO’s President Jen Moore introduces the organization’s recently released 2022 Annual Report, which highlights how ACO participants improved quality, reduced over-utilization, and generated substantial value-based care revenue through collaborative efforts among providers, care teams, administrators, and payer partners.

BACON is the MaineHealth ACO’s monthly news and information podcast, hosted by Mike Clark, MD and Heather Ward, MD. 

Previous episodes of BACON, along with transcripts and bonus content, can be found on the MaineHealth ACO’s website.

WTKE - Episode 28: MBH: A Beacon of Hope

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 28
Maine Behavioral Healthcare: A Beacon of Hope

Maine Behavioral Healthcare (MBH) stands as a beacon of hope and healing, dedicated to transforming lives and communities through comprehensive, compassionate and innovative behavioral health services. The work and impact of MBH is far reaching in our communities and is critical to our ability to achieve our vision of working together so that our communities are the healthiest in America.

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Maine Behavioral Healthcare President Kelly Barton about MBH’s breadth and depth of services, its priorities, how they are innovating to transform the organization, and what makes MBH truly special.

AOD - August 16, 2023 with Helene Kennedy

Andy's Open Door
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Recording
Guest: Helene Kennedy

Andy welcomed guest Helene Kennedy, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development. They discussed the innovative, creative and successful ways this team works to attract and retain MaineHealth’s talented workforce in today’s highly competitive environment.

Helene discussed her career path to MaineHealth, our approach to recruitment marketing, the employee referral program, the new nurse campaign, and much more.

WTKE - Episode 27: Creating a Safe and Secure Environment

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 27
Creating a Safe and Secure Environment

Workplace violence against health care workers has unfortunately become a more common reality in our society. Ensuring the safety of MaineHealth care team members, who dedicate themselves to caring for others, is fundamental to achieving our vision of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.

In this episode, Kelly speaks with MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice President Patsy Aprile about the comprehensive work under way to prevent and reduce violent incidents. Patsy chairs the multi-disciplinary MaineHealth Workplace Violence Prevention Program committee, and Kelly is executive sponsor.

 

AOD - August 2, 2023 with Chris Thomson, MD

Andy's Open Door
Wednesday, August 02, 2023 Recording
Guest: Chris Thomson, MD

Andy welcomed Chris Thomson, MD, MaineHealth Chief Medical and Transformation Officer to the program, for a wide-ranging discussion about change and transformation across the system. Andy highlighted examples of transformation in our organization, acknowledging it can be difficult, but is key to our vision of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.

Chris discussed what drew him from Colorado to his new MaineHealth position to lead our team of Chief Medical Officers, oversee research and academic affairs, and support organizational transformation. In addition to learning New England “lingo,” he has already seen and experienced firsthand the dedication of our wicked awesome care team members over the past two months.