Career Journeys of Women in Health Law Podcast Series

• March 18, 2022

In honor of International Women’s Day, AHLA’s Women’s Leadership Council is pleased to present this three-part series highlighting the career journeys of female leaders in health law. Sponsored by Pinnacle.

In the first episode, Jennifer Cottrell, COO/CFO, Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, speaks with Dr. Melinda Estes, President and CEO of Saint Luke’s Health System and 2020 Chair of the American Hospital Association. Dr. Estes is a board-certified neurologist and neuropathologist. In 2020, Modern Healthcare recognized Dr. Estes on its prestigious list of the “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare,” as well as the “50 Most Influential Clinical Executives.” +Listen to Part 1

In the second episode, Jennifer Cottrell, COO/CFO, Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, speaks with Catherine Hanaway, Chair of national law firm Husch Blackwell. Catherine has represented clients from across the health care industry. She also spent much of her career in public service, first as a member of Missouri’s House of Representatives, where she became the first female Speaker, and then as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. +Listen to Part 2

In the third episode, Jennifer Cottrell, COO/CFO, Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, speaks with Lisa Vandecaveye, General Counsel for The Joint Commission, a nonprofit organization that accredits thousands of U.S. health care organizations and programs. Lisa previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer for Beaumont Health. She served on AHLA’s Board of Directors from 2006-2012 and is currently the Chair of AHLA’s Fellows Coordinating Council. +Listen to Part 3