ACHE PODCAST: Empowering women in healthcare: leadership & insights
Jessica Long, COO, and Rachel Thompson, MD, CMO, Core Clinical Partners, discuss their career journeys, the future of healthcare leadership for women and the essential skill needed to be successful in the field.
Dr. Rachel Thompson began her role as Chief Medical Officer at Core in early 2024, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the medical field. She has a proven track record of developing effective teams and innovative programs. During her early career at the University of Nebraska, she established a surgical co-management service and pioneered geographic rounding practices. Before joining Core, Dr. Thompson served as Chief Medical Officer at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital near Seattle and as Executive Medical Director of the acute care services division at Swedish Health Services. In these roles, she successfully led multiple service lines across five hospitals. Dr. Thompson earned her Medical Degree (MD) and Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Washington. Demonstrating her leadership in the medical community, she served as President of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) until March 2023. Dr. Thompson’s extensive experience and exemplary leadership abilities uniquely position her to enhance Core’s current operations while strategically shaping its future trajectory.
Jessica Long serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Core, bringing over a decade of leadership experience across various sectors of the healthcare industry. Her strategic and operational expertise is demonstrated through her previous roles as Vice President of Home Care Services for an integrated home-based care company, Senior Vice President of Operations for a national physician services organization, and Chief Executive Officer of a community acute care hospital. Throughout her career, Jessica has successfully guided her teams through transformational change, combining strong operational acumen with strategic problem-solving and growth initiatives. She is passionate about building mission-driven teams and is dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery in the communities she serves.