Recent Blog Articles
Student Spotlight: Clarisse (Nhu-Quynh) Dizon
Contents Clarisse (Nhu-Quynh) Dizon Coming to UT Dallas Life on Campus at JSOM Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Success Mentorship Along the Way Advice for Fellow Students Looking to the Future Meet JSOM Student Clarisse (Nhu-Quynh) Dizon Clarisse (Nhu-Quynh) Dizon graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas in May 2025 with a double major BS […]
Student Spotlight: Nicholas Williamson
Nicholas Williamson is currently pursuing a Double MS/MBA degree in Healthcare Leadership and Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. He is expected to graduate in Fall 2026.
Congratulations, OWLIEs! Here are the 2025 Winners
The tenth annual Outstanding Worthy Leaders Involved Exceptionally (OWLIE) awards ceremony held April 9 in the Davidson Auditorium celebrates students, faculty, staff, mentors, and alumni who have made significant contributions to the JSOM community.
Student Spotlight: Anthony Chu
Anthony Chu is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and he is expected to graduate Dec. 2026.
Student Spotlight: Dena Aljabari
Dena Aljabari is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Analytics and she is expected to graduate May 2025.
Recent Podcasts
Episode 133 Independent Physician Practices—Today’s Emerging Models
In this episode, Dr. John R. Mehall returns to the show for a discussion with host Dan Karnuta about the evolving economics of physician practice and how different organizational models — hospital employment, independent groups and private equity partnerships — shape autonomy, productivity and long-term sustainability. Drawing on his experience as a former cardiac surgeon and now healthcare executive and entrepreneur, Mehall explains why hospitals increasingly struggle to sustain physician employment, how subsidy-driven compensation models can create internal competition, and what it really takes for physicians to successfully transition back to independence through ancillaries, capital investment and operational support.
Kaiser is director of the MS/MBA in Healthcare Leadership and Management for Professionals at UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management.
Previous episodes with Dr. John Mehall:
Episode 118: Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians
Episode 43: Filling Medical Staffing Gaps
Jan. 29, 2026
Episode 132: A Year in Healthcare: Hard Truths, New Hope
This episode flips the script as producer Jimmie Markham interviews host Dan Karnuta about the year’s biggest healthcare themes. They revisit discussions from previous episodes on AI governance, operational adoption, workforce resistance, healthcare education pipelines, insurance pitfalls, nursing workflow redesign and physician well-being. Karnuta emphasizes that rapid technological change demands strong communication, thoughtful change management and a workforce prepared to partner with AI.
They also explore deeper systemic issues, including healthcare’s “klugeocracy” — a system built on decades of quick fixes. Despite the complexity and inefficiency this creates, Karnuta ends on a hopeful note: the industry is talking openly about its challenges, experimenting with new solutions and developing leaders committed to improving the system.
Karnuta is an associate professor in the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Organizations, Strategy and International Management Area as well as director of its Professional Program in Healthcare Management.
Nov. 21, 2025
Episode 131: Healing the Healers — Restoring Purpose and Leadership in Medicine
In this episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast, host Dan Karnuta welcomes Don Taylor, director of the Alliance for Physician Leadership at The University of Texas at Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management, for a discussion about Taylor’s new book, Healing. They discuss how the U.S. healthcare system fails to support physicians’ well-being, both mentally and spiritually. Taylor describes how doctors struggle with the stress, isolation and burnout of leadership expectations although they do not get trained in that aspect of their careers.
They also discuss how the U.S. healthcare system prioritizes profit over true health, creating a structure where sickness — not wellness — drives revenue, leaving doctors feeling voiceless and disconnected from their calling.
Karnuta is an associate professor in the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Organizations, Strategy and International Management Area as well as director of its Professional Program in Healthcare Management.
Oct. 28, 2025
Episode 130: Reimagining Nursing Through Innovation and Technology
In this episode, host Dan Karnuta speaks with Dr. Terry McDonnell, chief nursing officer at Duke University Health System. They focus on how technology is reshaping the nursing profession. They discuss workforce retention, supporting nurses who are new to the profession and initiatives such as innovation units, virtual care centers and ambient voice recognition. They also also explore the future of home-based care, wearable technology, ethical AI use and programs like healthcare high schools to help strengthen tomorrow’s workforce.
Karnuta is an associate professor in the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Organizations, Strategy and International Management Area as well as director of its Professional Program in Healthcare Management.
August 28, 2025
Episode 129: Centering Humans in Healthcare AI Implementation Basic Details
This episode explores how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, emphasizing that success depends more on people and processes than on the technology itself. Host Dan Karnuta and guest Dr. Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of healthcare consulting firm FMG Leading, discusses implementation challenges, fear of change and the importance of aligning AI adoption with organizational strategy, leadership and mission.
Karnuta is an associate professor in the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Organizations, Strategy and International Management Area as well as director of its Professional Program in Healthcare Management.
July 25, 2025
