Welcome to Leading Quality, the show that dives into the real-world stories and strategies of healthcare quality improvement leaders at all levels, from Frontline Champions to C-Suite Executives. Each episode uncovers how these dedicated professionals tackle complex topics in real healthcare environments. Discussion range from QI fundamentals, to leadership, technology, AI, and beyond. If you’re passionate about elevating patient care and want practical insights that go beyond the buzzwords, this podcast is for you. Tune in for inspirational conversations, innovative frameworks, and the behind-the-scenes details you won’t hear anywhere else, and discover how you, too, can lead quality improvement from wherever you stand in healthcare.
Dr. Chris Dale is a pulmonary and critical care physician based in the Seattle area with Providence. He previously served as Chief Quality Officer and Chief Medical Officer at Swedish Health Services and has held CMO roles in health data startups. His work focuses on using data, AI, and clinical decision support to improve care delivery and system performance. He is also co-founder of Arborgenie, an AI company supporting small medical practices.