Comfortable in a Leader's Skin: Susan Huang, M.D.

In this episode of the Impactful Leaders Podcast, Vinny Gossain interviews Dr. Susan Huang, Chief Physician Executive for Providence, about her journey from dermatology to executive leadership. Dr. Huang shares how her upbringing and love for science led her to medicine, and her curiosity and desire to improve healthcare systems propelled her into leadership roles. She emphasizes the importance of humility, continuous learning, and adapting to changes in healthcare, particularly in technology and value-based care. Dr. Huang highlights Providence's innovative care models and success in Medicare's Shared Savings Program, offering advice to aspiring physician leaders to leverage their clinical experience, identify problems, and propose solutions while embracing new opportunities and finding ways to overcome challenges in the complex healthcare ecosystem.