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Jan. 31, 2025

Ten Tips for Milton

Adapted from Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mark Hertling's classic article in The Journal of Hospital Medicine, "Ten Tips For a Crisis: Lessons From a Soldier" written for physician leaders, this podcast shares ten tips for CMOs to use for Hurricane Milton (or for any other impending crisis!)

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Jan. 31, 2025

Ten Tips for IV Fluid Shortage

At listeners request, a set of tips for the brand new CMO to address IV Fluid Shortages following Baxter's facility closure in North Cove, NC after Hurricane Helene.

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Jan. 31, 2025

It's About Leadership More Than The Technical, Interview with Dr. Mark Olszyk

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, the only podcast dedicated to the CMO, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Mark Olszyk, Chief Medical Officer at Carroll Hospital and author of The Chief Medical Officer's Essential Guidebook. They discuss the journey to becoming a CMO, the importance of leadership, and…

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Jan. 31, 2025

Miracles Can Happen: Ten Tips for Physician Fee Cuts

In this Holiday Edition of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart discusses the evolving format of the show, emphasizing the importance of providing timely tips and insights for Chief Medical Officers (CMOs). He shares a personal story about managing physician contracts, highlighting the challenges faced in compensation negotiations. The…

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Jan. 31, 2025

It's Always Sunny In the Bronx

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Louis Marshall, Chief Medical Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals. They discuss Dr. Marshall's journey to becoming a CMO, the importance of education and mentorship in healthcare leadership, and the challenges faced in the role, particularly in…

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Jan. 31, 2025

Deal With The Gray Or Else Go Sell Ice Cream

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Stephen Brass, the Chief Medical Executive at Harris Health. They discuss Dr. Brass's journey to becoming a CMO, the importance of mentorship, various leadership styles, and the challenges faced in executive decision-making. To be an effective leader…

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Jan. 31, 2025

You Have Got to Learn the Vocabulary of the Job

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Rex Hoffman, Chief Medical Officer at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and author of I Want to Be a Chief Medical Officer : Now What? They discuss Dr. Hoffman's journey to becoming a CMO, particularly the things…

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Jan. 31, 2025

How Can We Flip That (aka Asking Generative Questions)

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Elizabeth Warner, Chief Medical Officer at Cherry Health and co-author of Conversations Worth Having in Healthcare: Boost Satisfaction & Quality Using Appreciative Inquiry. They discuss the importance of leadership preparation, and the need for self-care and resilience…

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Jan. 28, 2025

How Can We Flip That (aka Asking Generative Questions)

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Elizabeth Warner, Chief Medical Officer at Cherry Health and co-author of Conversations Worth Having in Healthcare: Boost Satisfaction & Quality Using Appreciative Inquiry. They discuss the importance of leadership preparation, and the need for self-care and resilience…

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Jan. 21, 2025

You Have Got to Learn the Vocabulary of the Job

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Rex Hoffman, Chief Medical Officer at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and author of I Want to Be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What? They discuss Dr. Hoffman's journey to becoming a CMO, particularly the things he…

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Jan. 14, 2025

Deal With The Gray Or Else Go Sell Ice Cream

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Stephen Brass, the Chief Medical Executive at Harris Health. They discuss Dr. Brass's journey to becoming a CMO, the importance of mentorship, various leadership styles, and the challenges faced in executive decision-making. To be an effective leader…

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Jan. 7, 2025

It's Always Sunny In the Bronx

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Louis Marshall, Chief Medical Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals. They discuss Dr. Marshall's journey to becoming a CMO, the importance of education and mentorship in healthcare leadership, and the challenges faced in the role, particularly in…

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Dec. 10, 2024

It's About Leadership (More Than The Technical)

In this premiere episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, the only podcast dedicated to the CMO, host Dr. Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Mark Olszyk, Chief Medical Officer at Carroll Hospital. They discuss the journey to becoming a CMO, the importance of leadership, and the challenges faced in healthcare. Dr. Olszyk…

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Oct. 18, 2024

Ten Tips for IVF Shortage

At listeners request, a set of tips for the brand new CMO to address IV Fluid Shortages following Baxter's facility closure in North Cove, NC after Hurricane Helene

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Oct. 8, 2024

Ten Tips for Milton

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Oct. 8, 2024

Ten Tips for Milton

If you are a CMO and Milton will impact you...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Coming Soon!

A preview of our new show...

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