In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner speaks with Dr. Connie Delaney, dean of the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, about the science, compassion, and leadership at the heart of nursing.

Together, they discuss Dr. Delaney’s path into nursing and academia, the growing workforce challenges facing the profession, and how innovation—including artificial intelligence—can better support both clinicians and patients. They also explore the themes of her book, Leading with Love, and what it means to lead with empathy, presence, and purpose in today’s healthcare environment.

This is a thoughtful conversation about the future of nursing—and the human connection that must remain at the center of healthcare.

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MedTech companies are navigating a new reality: more data, more tools, and more pressure to engage customers and teams in smarter, more efficient ways. But with no clear playbook, many are struggling to keep up.

In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, Ben Wagner sits down with Salesforce’s Larry Davis to unpack how engagement is evolving across the industry, and where AI is beginning to make a real impact.

From the rise of agentic AI to the challenges of scaling innovation in highly regulated environments, Larry shares practical insights on how organizations can cut through complexity, reduce administrative burden, and empower teams to focus on what matters most.

They explore:

• Why only 28% of a sales rep’s time is spent actually selling—and how to fix it
• What “agentic AI” really means (and why it matters now)
• The biggest mistakes companies make when adopting AI
• How to move from pilots to enterprise-scale transformation
• What the future of personalized, patient-centered engagement could look like

Whether you’re leading commercial teams, building digital strategy, or simply trying to make sense of the AI wave, this conversation offers a clear, grounded look at where MedTech is heading, and how to keep up.

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What does it mean to lead a health system where every decision shapes the future of a child and their family?

In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, Medical Alley President and CEO Roberta Dressen sits down with Dr. Emily Chapman, President and CEO of Children’s Minnesota, to explore leadership in a moment of profound change for healthcare.

Dr. Chapman shares her journey from child life specialist to pediatrician to CEO, and reflects on the responsibility of guiding one of the nation’s largest independent pediatric health systems. The conversation explores how Children’s Minnesota is navigating workforce challenges, strengthening partnerships across the care continuum, and advancing innovation in a field where both science and compassion are essential.

From responding to community crises to reimagining what “value” means in healthcare, this episode offers a powerful look at how pediatric systems are evolving, and why investing in children’s health is foundational to the future of care.

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