Transforming Healthcare: A Physician’s Perspective on Public Health Policy

In this episode of "PEMBA On Demand," host Dr. Norm Chapin interviews Dr. Steven J. Stack, the Commissioner for Public Health and Chief Medical Officer, Commonwealth of Kentucky and an alumnus of the Physician Executive MBA program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Dr. Stack discusses his role in managing public health programs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his transition from emergency medicine to public health leadership. He highlights the importance of effective communication and navigating government processes. The episode also explores Dr. Stack's involvement with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the challenges physicians face in impacting public policy.

Show Highlights: 

• Introduction of Dr. Steven J. Stack, MD, MBA, as the guest on the podcast "PEMBA On Demand"
• Dr. Stack's role as the Commissioner for Public Health for the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• Dr. Stack's background in emergency medicine and leadership roles in healthcare
• Insights into Dr. Stack's responsibilities and challenges as the Commissioner for Public Health
• Dr. Stack's transition from advocating for physicians to being in a government role
• Dr. Stack's involvement in the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and its role in shaping the response to COVID-19
• Challenges physicians face in impacting public policy and the evolving healthcare landscape
• Dr. Stack's reflections on the impact of corporatization and private equity in healthcare
• Importance of mentorship and leadership development in Dr. Stack's career progression
• The multifaceted nature of Dr. Stack's role and the complexities of public health policy and advocacy

Links and Resources:

University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenstack/

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic

https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dmch/ecdb/Pages/first-steps.aspx

https://hab.hrsa.gov/about-ryan-white-hivaids-program

https://www.hhs.gov/

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bowling-Alone/Robert-D-Putnam/9780743203043

https://www.toastmasters.org/

https://jamanetwork.com/