KZA Launches New Podcast: KZA Kast: Inside the Practice

KZA has officially launched KZA Kast: Inside the Practice, a new podcast created for medical practice professionals seeking practical insight in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

Designed for physicians, administrators, and practice leaders, Inside the Practice features thoughtful conversations with respected voices from across the profession. Each episode explores real-world challenges, emerging trends, and actionable strategies that help practices remain adaptable, independent, and forward-looking.

The podcast is hosted by Olivia Wolf and Matt Shortt, members of the KZA team who bring industry experience, curiosity, and clarity to every discussion. Episodes run approximately 45 to 60 minutes and focus on practical takeaways listeners can apply immediately within their organizations.

Topics covered on the show include leadership and governance, advocacy, operational strategy, innovation in care delivery, and the evolving pressures facing physician-led practices. Each episode is intended to provide a consistent space for learning, reflection, and preparation for what lies ahead.

The pilot episode features Cathy McDowell, President and CEO of KZA, and sets the tone for the series by examining the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of medical practice.

Episode two also drops today and features Karen Simonton, CEO of The OrthoForum, in a wide-ranging conversation on collaboration, advocacy, and what it will take for independent physician practices to thrive in the decades ahead.

KZA Kast: Inside the Practice is available now, with new episodes released monthly. Listeners can subscribe and stream wherever they get their podcasts.