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Modern Healthcare’s series hosted by the editorial team will consist of one-on-one interviews, a drill down on a specific topic about leading through challenges and finding the opportunities to rebuild healthcare into a better, more effective industry.

Come back every Monday at noon to check out our next video interview.

The Check Up: Dr. Georges Benjamin
Safety & Quality
The Check Up: Dr. Georges Benjamin of the American Public Health Association

Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, joins the Check Up to discuss building confidence in the COVID-19 vaccination effort and how to create local partnerships to encourage people to get their shots.
The Check Up: Jeb Dunkelberger
Payment
The Check Up: Jeb Dunkelberger of Sutter Health | Aetna

Jeb Dunkelberger, CEO of Sutter Health | Aetna, joins the Check Up to discuss how payers and providers can find new ways of partnering and collaborating around patient care.
The Check Up: Kristine Allen
Technology
The Check Up: Kristine Allen of MSU Health Care

Kristine Allen, chief nursing officer at MSU Health Care, joins the Check Up to talk about how health systems should approach adopting new consumer-friendly technologies.
The Check Up: Dr. Edmondo Robinson
Technology
The Check Up: Dr. Edmondo Robinson of Moffitt Cancer Center

Dr. Edmondo Robinson, senior vice president and chief digital innovation officer at Moffitt Cancer Center, joins the Check Up to discuss the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare.
The Check Up: Peter Banko
Politics & Policy
The Check Up: Peter Banko of Centura Health

Peter Banko, president and CEO of Centura Health, joins the Check Up to talk about a new Colorado law that proponents say will expand access to affordable healthcare across the state.
The Check Up: Steve Walsh
Labor
The Check Up: Steve Walsh of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association

Steve Walsh, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association joins the Check Up to discuss how the industry can address clinician burnout.
The Check Up: Brian Peters
Providers
The Check Up: Brian Peters of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association
The Check Up: Brian Castrucci
Safety & Quality
The Check Up: Brian Castrucci of the de Beaumont Foundation

Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, joins the Check Up to talk about lessons learned from COVID-19 and what needs to be done to prepare for the next pandemic.
The Check Up: Dr. Alisahah Cole
Safety & Quality
The Check Up: Dr. Alisahah Cole of CommonSpirit Health

Dr. Alisahah Cole, system vice president of population health innovation and policy at CommonSpirit Health, joins the Check Up to talk about the ways that organizations can tackle diversity, equity and inclusion in a more comprehensive way.
The Check Up: Brandon Fryar
Insurance
The Check Up: Brandon Fryar of Presbyterian Health Plan

Brandon Fryar, president of Presbyterian Health Plan, a large integrated provider-insurer network in New Mexico, joins the Check Up to discuss how the plan has embraced the transition to value-based payment.