If policy shapes every patient interaction, isn't it time clinicians shaped policy?   In this episode of Healthcare Disrupted, Amy Wilson sits down with Michael Richards, System VP of Government Affairs and Public Policy at SSM Health, to uncover how policy shapes every moment of care and why clinicians must be part of redefining the system’s future.   From workforce shortages to value-based care, this candid conversation exposes the hidden ways legislation and reimbursement drive what happens at the bedside. Whether you're a nurse, physician, or healthcare leader, this episode will empower you to move from the bedside to the ballot and help build a healthcare system that truly works for patients, providers, and communities.   Connect with SSM Health 🌐 Learn more about our Mission and the work we do: ⁠www.ssmhealth.com⁠ 💼 Explore career opportunities and join our team: jobs.ssmhealth.com  🔗 Follow us on social media: @SSMHealthJobs + @SSM Health

In this raw and eye-opening episode of Healthcare Disrupted, we step away from the boardroom and into the trenches of patient care. Colby Spencer, Cardiac Stepdown RN at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City, opens up about the honest, unfiltered thoughts of nurses today. The emotional toll, the physical exhaustion, and the growing disconnect between leaders' expectations and the day-to-day realities of patient care.   But hope is on the horizon. If you've ever ended a shift questioning whether leadership understands what it's like to walk in your shoes, this episode is for you.

The nursing workforce is at a critical crossroads, and one path forward depends on how we open doors for the next generation. In this episode of Healthcare Disrupted, we sit down with Dr. Karen Cox, President of Chamberlain University, to explore the groundbreaking Aspiring Nurse Program created in partnership with SSM Health.Dr. Cox and Amy Wilson unpack the significance of the Aspiring Nurse Program and how it will remove barriers to entry for students, offer academic support, career guidance, and financial assistance that make nursing a viable future for more people than ever before. Access and opportunity is the name of the game. If you believe the future of healthcare depends on empowering people to answer the call of nursing, this episode is for you. 👉 Learn more about the Aspiring Nurse Program:  ⁠https://shorturl.at/gl3BN⁠ 

Nurses are the heart of healthcare, but what happens when the weight becomes too heavy to bear? In Episode 3 of Healthcare Disrupted: Bold Leadership for a New Era, we search beyond human limits for a solution to nurse burnout.   Julie Winegar, RN-Director of Strategic Clinical Workforce Planning at SSM Health, reveals red flags that signal when nurses are nearing their breaking point. From quiet exhaustion to sudden turnover, the warning signs are there but often missed - until now. Through a groundbreaking partnership with Atalan, SSM Health is pioneering predictive analytics that can detect burnout before it spirals out of control, allowing leaders to intervene early and protect both clinicians and patients.   Listen now and join the conversation! 

Is AI the cure for healthcare's deepest wounds, or a dangerous dose of overreach? In this controversial episode of Healthcare Disrupted, Saad Chaudhry, Chief Digital and Information Officer at SSM Health, and Amy Wilson dive into the promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in patient care. From algorithmic bias and data privacy to reduced workload burden and clinical decision-making, no angle is off limits. Can machines truly support healing, or are we risking human connection in the name of efficiency? Tune in as we unpack the hype, the hope, and the hard truths of AI in healthcare.

Health care wasn't built for the complexity we're navigating today - and the cracks are starting to show. In the debut episode of Healthcare Disrupted: Bold Leadership for a New Era, host Amy Wilson uncovers the fractured foundations threatening our healthcare system. From workforce strain to siloed innovation, she dives into the hidden (and not-so-hidden) barriers holding us back and why now is the time to disrupt them. This episode sets the stage for bold, unfiltered conversations that give voice to practicing clinicians and C-suite executives alike. If you're a healthcare leader, disrupter, or changemaker who believes we must rethink the system from the inside out - this is your invitation to the table.

Healthcare is at a breaking point, and a breakthrough is long overdue. “Healthcare Disrupted” brings trailblazing clinical leaders together to discuss what’s next. Hosted by Amy Wilson, DNP, RN, CPHQ, and sitting Chief Nurse Executive at SSM Health, this show dives into real conversations most are too afraid to have – about the future of our profession, the challenges eroding the system, and the bold leadership required to rebuild it.  If you are ready to challenge the status quo, elevate your leadership, and help redefine the future of healthcare – hit play. The disruption is already underway. The question is: will you lead it?