Welcome to IBJ's Thought Leadership series. We're talking with experts across all business sectors who want to engage with the Indianapolis business community about industry trends and to share advice and experiences. We are excited to bring their expertise to our readers.

Brad Moore President and CEO Roche Diagnostics North America

Content sponsored by Roche Diagnostics North America

Health Care & Benefits

A Q&A with Brad Moore, President and CEO, Roche Diagnostics North America

In this week’s Thought Leadership Point of View, Brad Moore, president and CEO of Roche Diagnostics North America, discusses Roche’s significant contributions to preventive care and sustainability, and talks about how Roche is collaborating with other organizations to attract more people to careers in health care.

Ellie Driscoll Consultant NFP, an Aon company

Content sponsored by NFP, an Aon company

Health Care & Benefits

Transparency can be transformational

As an NFP Benefits Consultant, Ellie Driscoll serves large, self-funded organizations, helping them develop and implement strategies that drive financial outcomes and a positive employee experience. In this Q&A she discusses how to design best-in-class benefits for employees.

Mara Nitu, MD, MBA Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Riley Children’s Health

Content sponsored by IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis

Process improvement and its impact on healthcare delivery

The importance of refining healthcare processes has never been more pronounced. In the Physician MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, I learned process improvement—among other management skills—to help me make informed decisions that enhance patient care and organizational performance. Physicians trained in operations management and process improvement can play a pivotal role in leading the future of healthcare, ensuring it is both sustainable and patient-centric.

Karen Allen Dean and Professor Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions
Alan Witchey President and CEO Damien Center

Content sponsored by Damien Center and Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions

Health Care

Overcoming barriers for patients and providers

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, leaders from the Damien Center and the Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions discuss the need to broaden access to care even as the nursing shortage stretches the resources of health care providers.

Dr. Penny Callaway Associate Professor of Nursing Indiana Wesleyan University
Mary Beth Oakes CEO and Owner Business Furniture + Co.

Content sponsored by Business Furniture + Co. and Indiana Wesleyan University

Health Care

Pandemic brought changes that are here to stay

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, experts at Business Furniture + Co. and Indiana Wesleyan University discuss how the pandemic forced lasting changes in health care delivery and facilities. 

David B. Allison Dean, Distinguished Professor, and Provost Professor Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington
Rebecca Hoffpauir Dean of Nursing Indiana Wesleyan University School of Integrated Health
Steve Smitherman President CareSource Indiana Market

Content sponsored by CareSource, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, and Indiana Wesleyan University

Health Care & Benefits

Staffing is one of health care’s biggest challenges

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, experts from CareSource, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, and Indiana Wesleyan University weigh in on the shortage of nurses and the epidemic of obesity in Indiana.

Dr. Edward Hellman Board President OrthoIndy
John Ryan Chief Executive Officer OrthoIndy

Content sponsored by OrthoIndy

Health Care

Providing quality, access, and affordability

In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, OrthoIndy CEO John Ryan and surgeon Dr. Edward Hellman talk about the importance of providing quality care where patients want it and at a price they can afford.

Brandon Collins Consultant NFP
Brian Tabor President Indiana Hospital Association

Content sponsored by Indiana Hospital Association and NFP

Health Care & Benefits

Transparency leads to market solutions

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, the president of the Indiana Hospital Association and a benefits consultant from the NFP insurance brokerage discuss a variety of topics, including recent movement toward price transparency and the need for more transparency throughout the health care system.  

Christopher Habig CEO and Co-Founder Freedom Healthworks and FreedomDoc
Jeff Wells, MD CEO and Co-Founder Marathon Health

Content sponsored by Freedom Healthworks and Marathon Health

Health Care & Benefits

Health care needs an overhaul

In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives at Freedom Healthworks and Marathon Health say investing in independent primary care is key to healing our health care system.