This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for Governor, for a conversation about her professional path to public service, her message to voters, her thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Abigail Spanberger

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Daniel Cohen, Chief of Neurology for Sentara Medical Group, for a conversation about his work, depression and mental health awareness, the importance of self care in mental wellness, which for Dr. Cohen includes DJing as a hobby, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Dr. Daniel Cohen

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Sarah Hale, a Hospice Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator with Ballad Health, for a conversation about her work and what inspires it, Ballad Health’s Camp Firefly initiative that helps children navigate grief and loss, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Sarah Hale

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Kyle Dodd, a VCU Health heart transplant patient and U.S. Army Veteran who recently represented Team USA at the 2025 World Transplant Games in Germany. He joins us for a conversation about his military service, heart transplant procedure, participation in the World Transplant games, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Kyle Dodd

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features a return guest, Dr. Deepak Talreja, who is a cardiologist with Sentara Health and a real-life Good Samaritan. He’s here to talk about his life and career, plus a recent situation where he selflessly intervened to help a stranger in serious trouble. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Dr. Deepak Talreja

Jodi Eisenberg, associate vice president of Vizient Member Networks, joins HealthLeaders editor Jay Asser to discuss how today’s chief quality executives are moving from compliance stewards to strategic leaders shaping the future of healthcare.

The Evolving Role and Impact of the Chief Quality Executive

Chase McGrath, vice president of product at Aspirion, joins HealthLeaders editor Jay Asser to guide revenue cycle leaders through the strategic adoption of AI for denials management, offering both the why and the how behind successful implementation.

Utilizing AI to Transform Denials Management

David Harding, senior vice president, pipeline product management at Exact Sciences, joins HealthLeaders for a discussion on how to help health system leaders understand the foundation of Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) and how it can impact cancer diagnosis, drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.

Information presented is not clinical, diagnostic, or treatment advice for any particular patient. Providers should use their clinical judgement and experience when deciding how to diagnose or treat patients. Exact Sciences does not recommend or endorse any particular course of treatment or medical choice.

Unlocking the Potential of Multi-Cancer Early Detection

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Kevin Johnson, a retired teacher and cancer survivor who is active in expanding Man Up To Cancer support groups in Virginia. He joins us for a conversation about his post-retirement medical challenges, collaboration with the Sentara Health Brock Cancer Center, and the work to grow Man Up To Cancer chapters to support men facing cancer diagnoses. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (https://x.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/virginiaHHA/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Kevin Johnson

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Eric Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of Phlow Corp., a pioneering public benefit pharmaceutical company. Dr Edwards is a keynote speaker at the upcoming Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Leaders Summit scheduled for Nov. 5-7, 2025 in Hot Springs, VA. The conversation with Dr. Edwards covers his work as a clinician and entrepreneur, efforts to boost production of essential medicines in the U.S., and preview his remarks at the upcoming Summit. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (x.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiaHHA/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Dr. Eric Edwards

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