With the untimely passing of Dr. Mike Finley in June 2022, we lost a legend, leader and true friend. Dr. Finley epitomized leadership through example with steadfast values, candor, passion and human compassion. This exemplifies his legacy, and we hope you will find it inspiring.

It’s always a treat to hear from a physician executive with years of experience. First as an independent practicing physician. Then, moving into leadership and becoming nationally recognized as a champion of innovation. This is a guy who sits at the top but hangs out in the trenches every single day.

Our guest today is Dr. Mike Finley System Medical Director and Designated Institutional Official for the CHRISTUS health system. Prior to this leadership role, Dr. Finley served as Chief Medical Officer for 20 years. If you’re a physician leader or a leader with responsibilities for engaging your physicians, you don’t want to miss this interview.

Dr. Finley has a wonderful perspective on today’s challenges and expectations of both our patients and physicians. And while not always congruent, he explains the leaders’ role in helping physicians through very specific paradigm shifts. If you want to hear a successful physician executive share what healthcare leaders of today need to understand, take a listen to this.