Beth Israel Lahey Health

On this week’s episode of the Healthcare 360 podcast, Dr. Rob Fields speaks with Alex Barker, President of the Beth Israel Lahey Medical Group. With a background in law and experience in the Navy, Alex shares his journey into healthcare leadership, the evolving landscape of medical group management, and his vision for the future of patient care. This episode explores his career path, the challenges of leading a large physician network, and what it takes to drive meaningful change in healthcare. Click here to listen to the full episode ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3RwBRkM

At just 41, Kate received an unexpected stage two colon cancer diagnosis. This year, she celebrated her remission by climbing Mt. Washington alongside her care team and is sharing her story to emphasize the importance of regular colorectal cancer screenings. “Don’t wait for the warning signs to get screened. It is one day of your life, and it can save your life.” Read Kate's story⬇️ https://lnkd.in/esVsyUus

A trauma surgeon, Dr. Mosenthal is nationally recognized in academic surgery as a pioneer in the field of surgical palliative care. Over the last 25 years, her research and advocacy to integrate palliative care into the care of the critically injured, has changed practice to improve the lives of patients and families. Her commitment to train the next generation of physicians as values-driven leaders has informed the creation of the innovative curriculum at the UMass Chan-Lahey regional medical school. As the founding Executive Dean, she brings a vision to transform the practice of medicine, through the development of physician leaders, who will make a difference into the 21st century and beyond. Thank you, Dr. Mosenthal, for training the next generation of physicians and for your work to improve the lives of patients and families.

The Lung Cancer Screening and Lung Nodule Management Programs has been a significant achievement that has led to hundreds of lung cancer diagnoses, the majority of which are early stage and curable due to early detection. Studying and sharing the work regionally and nationally, and building implementation strategies through national leadership roles and collaborations has allowed Dr. Thomson to see "full scale," the impact of this work. She’s inspired by the patients she sees living every day as a result of this work and the achievements of the trainees she has trained in the clinical and scientific approach to this problem. Thank you, Dr. Thomson, for spearheading this incredible work.

On this week’s episode of the Healthcare 360 podcast, Dr. Rob Fields speaks with Sandhya Rao, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Before her current role, Dr. Rao served as the vice president of clinical strategy at Haven, the healthcare organization formed by Amazon, JP Morgan Chase, and Berkshire Hathaway. This episode dives deep into her career journey, the evolving relationship between healthcare providers and payers, and how innovation and collaboration can drive meaningful change in the industry. Click here to listen to the full episode! ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eGRRfXzJ

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Curious about what to expect during a colonoscopy? Dr. Katharine Germansky walks you through the process so you feel confident and prepared. If you're 45 or older, have a family history or are experiencing any symptoms, don’t wait —schedule your screening with the link below⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eriyU3ds

When Lauren Palmer was undergoing IVF treatment and experienced a sudden change in her medication dosage, BILH pharmacists were there for her — going above and beyond when she needed them most. Read more about her heartwarming story and the trust she has in BILH Pharmacy. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/exPXKjPc

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Gyongyi Szabo’s research focuses on the role of inflammation in progression of chronic liver diseases to fibrosis, particularly in steatotic liver diseases that are caused by the metabolic syndrome or alcohol consumption. Research from Dr. Szabo's laboratory identified critical immune signaling pathways such as inflammasome activation that are now targets for development of new therapeutics. Here, she talks about what inspires her work. Thank you, Dr. Szabo for your dedication to your colleagues and advancing cancer research and treatment forward.

Did you know the recommended age to start colorectal cancer screening was lowered from 50 to 45? Prioritize your health — schedule your screening with the link below⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eriyU3ds

Happy Women’s History Month! We are shining a spotlight on the remarkable academic and research leaders in the BILH community. From Gyongyi Szabo, MD, PhD, to Anne C. Mosenthal, MD, Jennifer Sun, MD, MPH, and Carey C. Thomson, MD, MPH, we are inspired by these incredible women who advance health care and knowledge and strive for excellence every day.