Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Joel Vengco discusses Hartford HealthCare’s commitment to expanding access, harnessing data, and building consumer centered digital experiences, while sharing how AI, agentic technologies, and workfor...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Jeffrey Singerman, Administrator and COO, Manhattan Endoscopy Center. He discusses key market forces driving ASC growth,...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Sumana Moole of Merus Gastroenterology & Gut Health LLC,  discusses her path to founding an independent GI practice, the growth of complex procedures in ASCs, and how AI and physician-led models a...Read more

On this episode, Cory Jones, System AVP of Oncology Services at Banner Health joins the podcast to discuss how targeted therapies are reshaping the oncology landscape. He also shares strategies for improving access to...Read more

In this episode, Dr. James McGee shares how OSF HealthCare is expanding access to advanced cancer therapies, including proton therapy, flash radiation, and innovative brachytherapy techniques. He also discusses the in...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Medical Director, UW Health Pain Services. He discusses the rapid growth of ASC models, how AI driv...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Jason Hill, Innovation Officer, Ochsner Health. He discusses the rapid evolution of AI in clinical care, the rise...Read more

In this episode, Tom Buckley shares the biggest revenue cycle challenges facing health systems today, from payer denials to rising patient financial responsibility, and how Virtua Health is using AI, automation, and s...Read more

In this episode, Rachel Feinman of Tampa General Hospital Ventures, discusses navigating regulatory uncertainty, scaling technology driven innovation, and leveraging AI and brand strength to drive system growth and en...Read more

Cheng-Kai Kao, MD, FACP, SFHM, Chief Medical Information Officer at UChicago Medicine, explores how technology is being leveraged to enhance patient care and streamline workflow efficiency. He discusses the necessity...Read more

In this episode, Kerri Webster, Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer at Children's Hospital Colorado, discusses how her team is leveraging data, predictive analytics, and AI to enhance patient care. She shares k...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Dr. Benjamin Levy, Gastroenterologist and Clinical Associate of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine. He discusses ri...Read more

On this episode, Dr. Scott L. Blumenthal, Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute, joins the podcast to discuss the latest insights in disc replacements, including new research and the root causes of complications. He a...Read more

In this episode, Patti DeWane, CFO and Treasurer of UW Health Northern Illinois, discusses key industry pressures including workforce challenges, regulatory concerns, and the rising cost of technology. She also highli...Read more

On this episode, Sha Edathumparampil, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Baptist Health South Florida, joins the podcast to discuss rising concerns around the cost of care and how health systems can expand acces...Read more

In this episode, Brett Maxfield, MS, CRNA and President and CEO of Maxfield Healthcare Solutions, shares the top trends shaping ASCs today, including rising costs, anesthesia shortages, and the growing impact of AI. H...Read more

On this episode, Dr. Chandler Wilfong and Dr. Edward Cho of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at OSF Healthcare join the podcast to discuss their work in expanding access to GI cancer care. They share how their nurs...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Kaitlyn Torrence, Senior Director, Innovation, WellSpan Health. She shares how WellSpan is advancing AI use cases...Read more

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the fast-moving developments around ACA enhanced subsidies, rising premiums, and how payers and health systems are preparing...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Teitelbaum, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Finance Officer at Mount Sinai Health System, shares insights from his three decades in clinical practice and leadership. He discusses t...Read more

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, breaks down Q3 financial results from major nonprofit systems and what they signal about ongoing stabilization and strain across the sector....Read more

In this episode, Chris Carmody, SVP and CTO of UPMC, discusses the health system's journey toward a single Epic instance, including the technological and organizational hurdles of wave one of the UPMC Bridges project....Read more

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, breaks down major CMS policy changes affecting inpatient-only procedures, ASC growth, and the push toward site neutrality. She...Read more

On this episode, Dr. Debra A. Wong, Medical Oncologist at City of Hope and Medical Director at AccessHope, joins the podcast to discuss better supporting frontline oncologists in resource-limited settings, improving c...Read more

On this episode, Roberta Schwartz, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Houston Methodist, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of implementing new technologies amid increasing informat...Read more

In this episode, Joel Vengco discusses Hartford HealthCare’s commitment to expanding access, harnessing data, and building consumer centered digital experiences, while sharing how AI, agentic technologies, and workfor...Read more

On this episode, Randy Robbins, MD, President of Valiant Anesthesia Associates, joins the podcast to discuss the effects of COVID on anesthesia, the importance of quality of care, and fostering strong physician engage...Read more

On this episode, Joey Seliski, Director of Digital Health Strategy and Operations at Allegheny Health Network, joins the podcast to discuss workplace shortages and burnout, growth and adding value through digital init...Read more

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the top healthcare developments of the week, including CMS rate updates, financial trends across health systems, hiring freezes, job cuts, and more....Read more

On this episode, Kyle Benoit, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Bayhealth joins the podcast to discuss challenges around access and cost of care, strategies for optimizing the organization’s tech...Read more

On this episode, Matthew Cantonis, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of USF Tampa General Physicians joins the podcast to discuss how leadership culture drives improvements in patient access. He h...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Patrick Garman, Executive Administrator, Spartan Health Surgicenter. He discusses key forces driving ASC growth, the evol...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Allyson Brooks, the Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of the Hoag Women’s Health Institute, discusses how Hoag is transforming menopause care through multidisciplinary coll...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Tricia Wollam, CASC Administrator, Alliance Surgery Center. She shares insights on the key trends driving ASC market grow...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Saria Saccocio, Chief Medical Officer at Essence Healthcare, explains how strong provider partnerships, real time data, and a member centered approach drive the plan’s four and a half star perform...Read more

In this episode, Steve Tringale, President of Mass General Brigham Health Plan, shares how the organization is expanding its product portfolio, entering the dual eligible market, and investing in integrated digital ca...Read more

On this episode, Dr. Vladimir Manuel, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for the Department of Family Medicine, and Scott Jahnke, Senior Director of Operations at UCLA Health, join the podcast to discuss de-escalation of...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Emily Jacobsen, VP Clinical Systems and Chief of Clinical Informatics at the University of Maryland Medical System...Read more

On this episode, Janet L. Carlson, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, Vice President of ASC Operations at Commonwealth Pain & Spine | Advanced Surgical Institute, joins the podcast to discuss advancements with AI, the growth...Read more

In this episode, Vijay Bachani, President and Chief Growth Officer of New York Bariatric Group, discusses ASC trends, expansion opportunities, and how partnerships, negotiation leverage, and high BMI capabilities posi...Read more

In this episode, Brenna T. Loufek, Director of AI Regulatory and Quality at Mayo Clinic, discusses how the organization safely translates AI innovations into clinical practice. She explains governance frameworks, ethi...Read more

In this episode, Aron Klein shares insights on the top revenue cycle pressures facing health systems today, including payer policies, rising denials, and regulatory uncertainty, while also discussing how Carle Health...Read more

On this episode, Clay Holderman, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare and Strategic Advisor at AVIA, and Neil Gomes, Executive Vice President at AVIA, join the podcast to discuss managing capacity constraints and labor...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Jill McKinney, Chief Nurse Informatics Officer, Novant Health. She discusses how AI driven tools like ambient docu...Read more

On this episode, Roberta Schwartz, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Houston Methodist, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of implementing new technologies amid increasing informat...Read more

This episode features Tim Fuchs, Chief Growth Officer, and Amanda Whitener, Senior Director of Client Development at nimble solutions. They share actionable strategies ASCs can use to accelerate cash flow, strengthen...Read more

In this episode, Matthew Harinstein, MD, MBA, VP and Associate CMO at Northwell, discusses how AI tools, system integration, and strong organizational culture are improving clinical workflows, expanding access, and en...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Nyleen Flores, Owner, Med Elevate Solutions. She discusses the forces accelerating ASC market growth, how deeper tech int...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Peggy Greco of Nemours Children’s Health and Rachel Hamilton of NRC Health, discuss how their organizations use equity centered data, communication tools, and patient voice to close experience gap...Read more

This episode features Anthony Locascio, Chief Technology Officer for Hospital Patient Monitoring at Philips, and Benjamin Millmann, Lead Clinical Informaticist at M Health Fairview. They discuss how health systems can...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features John Gachago, Vice President, Digital Innovation, Parrish Healthcare. He discusses responsible AI governance, digi...Read more

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights ten major developments in healthcare, including hospital closures, job cuts, systems dropping Medicare Advantage, leadership changes, and more....Read more

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable features Chris Harrison, CPA, CEO, Quorum Health. He discusses Quorum’s growth strategy, the transformative impact of AI on clinical efficien...Read more

In this episode, Shannon Libbert, Senior Partner at Kingsley Gate, shares insights on how healthcare leaders can navigate workforce challenges, harness AI as an enabler, and strengthen trust through clarity, courage,...Read more

In this episode, Erin Hodson, MSN, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Inova Health, shares how emerging AI tools, evolving team skill sets, and new patient financial needs are reshaping denials management, operational...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Henry Stokman, Principal, ECG Management Consultants, and Edwina Bhaskaran, MSN, RN, Chief Clinical Systems and In...Read more

In this episode, Aaron Murski and Cordell Mack, Managing Directors at VMG Health, share insights on the forces driving ambulatory surgery center growth, key barriers to development, and how health systems can create s...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Amro Alsaid, Medical Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging, and Dr. Karim Al-Azizi, Medical Director of the Catheterization Laboratory and Structural Heart Program at Baylor Scott & White The Heart...Read more

In this episode, Kathleen Hickman, RN, BSN, MS, CASC, Administrator and Clinical Director of Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center, shares insights on ASC growth through higher acuity cases, the impact of new CMS codes,...Read more

In this episode, Eric Huckins discusses trends shaping specialty pharmacy, from managing high-cost infusions and direct-to-consumer models to preparing for the Inflation Reduction Act. He shares how Lumicera is partne...Read more

Recorded live at Abridge’s Executive Summit at the Becker’s 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference, this panel features Chris Carmody of UPMC, Misti Foust-Cofield of Reid Health, Justin Brueck of Ende...Read more

In this episode, Roberta Schwartz, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Houston Methodist, and Nikhil Buduma, Co-Founder and CEO of Ambience Healthcare, discuss how ambient AI is transforming clini...Read more

In this episode, Chinomnso Nnodum, MHA, Executive Director of Access at Stamford Health, discusses optimizing patient access through technology, virtual care, and systemwide collaboration. She also shares insights on...Read more

On this episode, Dr. Jun Zhang, Vice President of Oncology Research at the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute, joins the podcast to discuss expanding cancer research programs, the importance of instilling a patient-centr...Read more

In this episode, Diane Constantine, MBA, MSN, NI-BC, NEA-BC, Senior Director of Informatics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses using informatics to enhance clinician efficiency, promote well-being, and...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Mario Göessl, Director of Interventional Cardiology Fellowships and Transcatheter Valve Therapies at Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, discusses the growth of structural heart disease in...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Greg Schooler, Chief Operating Officer, Cincinnati GI, CGI Anesthesia Associates, Anderson Endoscopy Center, LLC. He shar...Read more

This episode features Adam Hornback, BSN, RN, Chief Operating Officer of Hinkapin Health and Administrator of North Texas Team Care Surgery Center. He discusses transparent pricing, direct care models, and how ASCs ca...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Melissa Rice, Administrator, Loyola Ambulatory Surgery Center - a Member of Trinity Health. She shares insights on ASC ma...Read more

In this episode, Myra Ray, MSN, RN, Manager of Surgical Services at Franciscan Healthcare, discusses rapid growth in surgical volumes, innovative recruitment and scholarship strategies to address staffing challenges,...Read more

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Sean Gipson, CEO of Remedy Surgery Centers. He shares insights on payer...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Ginny Torno, Senior Director, Innovation & IT Clinical Systems at Houston Methodist, sharing how Houston Methodist...Read more

In this episode, Patrick Velliky, Chief External Affairs Officer at HaloMD, joins the podcast to discuss how recent legal challenges are reshaping the No Surprises Act. He shares what hospital and finance leaders need...Read more

In this episode, Lindsay Myers, MBA, MPH, Vice President of Revenue Cycle and HIM at Chapters Health System, discusses how her organization is scaling operations, leveraging automation, and investing in people to supp...Read more

In this episode, Jason Keeler, President of ReloShare Medical Respite and former COO at UCMC, discusses how early lung nodule detection and collaborative leadership between clinical and administrative teams can improv...Read more

In this episode, John P. Donohue, Vice President of Data and Technology Solutions at Penn Medicine, shares insights on navigating healthcare complexity, implementing AI and extended reality tools, and balancing intent...Read more

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable features Dan Liljenquist, JD, Chief Strategy Officer, Intermountain Health. He discusses how Intermountain is advancing more than 300 AI proj...Read more

In this episode, Doug King, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Northwestern Medicine, shares how his team leverages technology and AI to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and create sustain...Read more

On this episode, EJ Ledesma, Chief Executive Officer of 360 Orthopedics, joins the podcast to discuss AI advancements and growing the revenue base in specialty practice, the value of partnerships, and his approach to...Read more

This episode features Dr. Carla Goulart Peron, Chief Medical Officer at Philips, and Dr. Sheila Martins, Immediate Past President of the World Stroke Organization, discussing how technology, education, and cross-secto...Read more

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, about how health systems are managing ambiguity amid federal policy shifts, building resilient leadersh...Read more

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, about key healthcare developments including updates on the ACA subsidy extension, the federal spending package, and Ascens...Read more

This episode—recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs event—features Dr. Ken Grubbs, Executive Vice President, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and Chief Nursing Officer, Jo...Read more

Garrett Olin, MBA, Chief Information Officer at Shasta Community Health Center, discusses the center's expansion efforts, addressing cybersecurity concerns, and the ethical implementation of AI into workflow to enhanc...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Shlomit Schaal, Executive VP and Chief Physician Executive at Houston Methodist, shares how the health system focuses on unparalleled care, improving patient access, and supporting physician well-...Read more

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how major health insurers are seeing significant stock declines as a government deal may alter affordable care subsidies....Read more

In this episode, Shari Johnson, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer at Alameda Health System, discusses how the health system leverages AI, automation, and data-driven strategies to streamline revenue cycle operations while e...Read more

In this episode, Steven Ringel, CEO of the Kazuna Foundation and Nome Therapeutics, joins the podcast to discuss how his team is using artificial intelligence to make personalized medicine accessible for rare disease...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Kathleen Fear, Senior Director, Digital Health & AI at University of Rochester Medical Center discussing how her t...Read more

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Surgery Partners’ quarterly results, highlighting its slight revenue shortfall, a 31% earnings decline, and the resulting 24% drop in the company’s stock....Read more

On this episode, Cynthia Salisbury, MSN, RN, System Executive Director of Nursing Operations at Providence, joins the podcast to discuss removing burden from nurses, the importance of transparency with patients, embra...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Peter Bonis, Chief Medical Officer at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses the opportunities and risks of using AI in clinical care. He highlights the importance of accuracy, governance, and frontline...Read more

On this episode, Cynthia Salisbury, MSN, RN, System Executive Director of Nursing Operations at Providence, joins the podcast to discuss removing burden from nurses, the importance of transparency with patients, embra...Read more

On this episode, Prasana Ruxmohan, MHA, Ambulatory Operations Transformation Specialist at UCI Health, joins the podcast to discuss educating staff on new technology, the best opportunities for growth in the future in...Read more

In this episode, Keisha Downes, MBA-HM, RN, CCDS, CCS, Vice President of Mid-Revenue Cycle at Beth Israel Lahey Health, discusses the rapid evolution of AI and automation in revenue cycle management, the shift toward...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Megan Friedman, DO, Chair and Medical Director at Pacific Coast Anesthesia. She shares insights on how technology, data-d...Read more

On this episode, Dr. James Wyant, Program Director of Sentara and Eastern Virginia Medical School's newly established neurology residency program, joins the podcast to discuss where residents can add value and improve...Read more

On this episode, Richard Zane, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Innovation Officer at UCHealth, joins the podcast to discuss responsibly deploying technology to innovate care, including the use of generative AI, au...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features George Cybulski, MD MBA, AI clinical leader and Chief of Neurosurgery at Humboldt Park Health. He discusses the gr...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Earl Kilbride, orthopedic surgeon at Austin Orthopedic Institute, discusses major trends shaping healthcare and ASCs, including consolidation, reimbursement challenges, and the role of AI. He also...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Helen M Lowenwirth, MBA, CASC, Administrator, East Side Endoscopy, LLC. She discusses the continued migration of procedur...Read more

In this episode, Reed Smith, Chief Consumer Officer at Ardent Health, discusses how health systems can reduce friction in the patient journey, balance innovation with practicality, and use data and technology to creat...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Parodi, Executive Vice President for External Affairs and Corporate Development at The Permanente Medical Group, discusses strategies to combat physician shortages, reduce burnout, and exp...Read more

This episode, recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features John Talaga, EVP Healthcare at Flywire, Rob McDaniel, Senior Director of Revenue Cycle Management, and Keith Giv...Read more

In this episode, Haris Ackerman, Director of Integration and Strategic Operations at Virtua Health, shares how the system is improving patient experiences through integrated care, hospital at home programs, and innova...Read more

In this episode, Sylvia Trent-Adams, President and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, shares how IHI is helping health systems strengthen operations, integrate technology, and build resilient, patient-ce...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Gregg Nicandri, Chief Medical Information Officer at University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses how technology is transforming healthcare delivery. He shares insights on AI, ambient documen...Read more

In this episode, Samuel Pueringer, MHA, Senior Director of Retail Health Operations at Hartford HealthCare, shares insights into how the system is redefining patient access through retail, virtual, and hybrid care mod...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Brian Nwannunu, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Texas Joint Institute, shares insights on how AI, robotics, and digital health tools are transforming orthopedic surgery. He discusses the rise of outpatient...Read more

In this episode, Andrea Fisher, LCPC, Lead Clinical Therapist at Linden Oaks Medical Group, discusses Endeavor Health’s partnership with Naperville District 203 to bring counseling services directly into schools, impr...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Crystal Broj, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at MUSC. She shares how her team leverages AI and automation to...Read more

In this episode, Samuel Pueringer, MHA, Senior Director of Retail Health Operations at Hartford HealthCare, shares insights into how the system is redefining patient access through retail, virtual, and hybrid care mod...Read more

In this episode, Novella W. Thompson, MBA, MA, ALM-C, FACHE, Hospital Administrator for Population Health, Post-Acute Care, and Continuum Home Health at UVA Health University Medical Center, shares how UVA Health is r...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Peter Chang, Chief Transformation Officer at Tampa General Hospital, shares how TGH is leveraging innovation, care coordination, and generative AI to enhance patient care, expand nationally, and t...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Mark Townsend, Chief Clinical Digital Ventures Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health. He shares how his organiza...Read more

In this episode, Jaimie Weber, System Director of Nursing for Perioperative Services at Alameda Health System, discusses how her team is using AI, predictive modeling, and technology-driven workflow improvements to en...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Maulik Purohit, Chief Health Innovation Officer at datosX Digital Health Labs, discusses key takeaways from a recent healthcare innovation conference, including how AI and automation are transform...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Nirmit Kothari, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis. He shares insights on...Read more

In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Ed.D., Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Children’s Nebraska, discusses how the organization is pioneering agentic AI solutions to improve access and affordability of pediat...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey, Chief Medical Officer, and Kaltrina Berisha, Vice President of Product Management at CorroHealth, discuss how AI and agentic systems are transforming clinical documentation inte...Read more

This episode features Dr. Susan Sorosky, Board-Certified Physiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Desert Spine and Sports. She discusses the growing role of regenerative medicine, the impact of Medicare’s upcoming pre...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Sasha Blaskovich, Owner and Clinical Director of the Whiplash & Injury Clinic, discusses the critical connection between head and neck injuries, the importance of diagnosing upper cervical instabi...Read more

In this episode, Robert Brunswick, Chairman of the Board at Hoag Hospital and Co-Founder of Hoag Innovators, discusses how Hoag Innovators is transforming philanthropy by funding physician-led innovations, driving bre...Read more

On this episode, Yerachmiel (Richard) Stern, L.C.S.W., Executive Director of Pesach Tikvah, joins the podcast to offer both clinical and business perspectives on the current healthcare landscape, discuss how health in...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Elisa Auguste, Administrator, Precision Care Surgery Center. She discusses key trends driving ASC growth, from technology...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Azizza Dorsey, Chief Operating Officer, APMG. She discusses the rapid expansion of the ASC market, the impact of technolo...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Tom Nguyen, Professor and Chair of Cardiovascular Sciences at FIU and Chief Medical Executive at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, discusses how wearable devices, voice technology, and AI are...Read more

Dr. Amy Thompson, Chief Executive of Covenant Children's Hospital, highlights her focus on improving outpatient care, including advancements in intensive outpatient services. She discusses efforts to break the stigma...Read more

In this episode, Jacob Rodman, Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, discusses how his team improved efficiency by bringing anesthesia services in-house, strategies for navigating Medicare uncertain...Read more

On this episode, James Siegel, SVP and CFO of VCU Health, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill, strategies for sustainable performance improvement, and his vision for future growth and exp...Read more

This episode features Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, MD, JD, a healthcare strategy and management professional, coach, and writer, sharing insights on how technology, policy, and innovation are reshaping healthcare. Dr. Bal...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Brandon Crawford, Functional Neurologist and Co-Founder of 528 Innovations, shares how his team is advancing laser and light therapy through proprietary technology and clinical innovation. Dr. Cra...Read more

On this episode, Cory Geffre, Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Altru Health System, joins the podcast to discuss strategies for increasing the healthcare workforce pipeline...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Omkar Kulkarni, VP, Chief Transformation Officer, Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He discusses how his team is us...Read more

In this episode, Tracy Moyer, Executive Vice President and CFO of Penn State Health, discusses her financial priorities as she steps into her new role. She shares insights on workforce optimization, leveraging technol...Read more

In this episode, Vinay Kulkarni, Chief Information Officer at SCAN Group, discusses how AI, automation, and digital tools are transforming Medicare Advantage. He explains how these technologies improve care coordinati...Read more

On this episode, Dr. Keyur B. Thakar, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Northwell’s Phelps Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss his priorities for the year, including expanding access t...Read more

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discusses Q3 earnings from HCA, Tenet, and Community Health Systems. Alan highlights growth in high-acuity care, strong ambulatory performance, and...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Marcus Speaker, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Carilion Clinic, discusses how AI tools like ambient scribe technology, note summarization, and generative automation are transformin...Read more

This episode features Steven Martin, Chief Technology Officer at TRIMEDX, who shares how health systems can move beyond AI hype to achieve measurable results in medical device management. He discusses the importance o...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Josh Tamayo-Sarver, Vice President of Innovation at Vituity, discusses how agentic AI can move beyond automation to strengthen trust between patients and clinicians. He explores how technology can...Read more

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, shares insights on the rise of hospital mergers and acquisitions, the balance between financial performance and mission-driven g...Read more

This episode features Michael McKendall, Chief Pharmacy Officer at InclusivCare, as he discusses strategies for improving patient outreach, key trends he’s following in the healthcare space, and the leadership princip...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Kali Arduini Ihde, Director, NM Ventures and Innovation, Northwestern Medicine. She shares how her team is leverag...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Kelsey Reed, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and Cathy Turner, RN, Chief Nurse Executive at Meditech invite listeners to consider how today’s nurs...Read more

This episode features Dr. Rubin Pillay, Chief Innovation Officer at UAB Health System, discussing how UAB is driving transformation through AI, digital innovation, and workforce literacy. He shares insights on operati...Read more

This episode features Vinay Badhwar, MD, FACS, FACC, Executive Chair of the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute and Gordon F. Murray Professor and Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at West Virgin...Read more

This episode features Dr. Don Casey, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Rush Medical College, sharing insights on how AI and machine learning are transforming clinical care, patient engagement, and health sys...Read more

In this episode, Lee Bienstock, CEO of DocGo, discusses the organization’s vision to make healthcare always on and always available through mobile care, virtual services, and technology-driven efficiency. Lee also sha...Read more

This episode features Tali Segev, Vice President of Customer Success at MyndYou. She discusses how healthcare organizations can move beyond the “bright shiny object” phase of AI to focus on measurable ROI, effective c...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Kayla Schneeweiss-Keene, ASC Administrator, Mann Eye Institute, and Kevin Dowdy, Associate Principal, ECG. They explore t...Read more

On this episode, Jeff Sandene, EVP and CFO of Vandalia Health, joins the podcast to discuss the key trends he’s following in healthcare, his focus on AI innovation, and the organization’s strategic planning process. H...Read more

This episode features Thomas A. Shaffrey, MD, Primary Care and Hospitalist at Steward Medical Group, sharing his insights on the No Surprises Act, the importance of strong contracting for practices, and the challenges...Read more

On this episode, Todd Smith, MD, Chief Physician Executive at Sutter Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss ambulatory growth strategies and clinical standardization. He shares insights on improving access to ca...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Chris Horvat, Senior Director of Clinical Informatics at UPMC, discussing the leveraging of generative AI and mach...Read more

This episode features Frank Ferramosca, Executive Vice President at ENFRA, and Steve Scannell, Chief Investment Officer at Baptist Health. They share how Baptist Health leveraged an Energy-as-a-Service partnership to...Read more

On this episode, Mark Grippi, AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio Market President joins the podcast to discuss opening dialogue with members to improve care, the role of health risk assessments, and overcoming digital fatigue i...Read more

This episode features Robert Trager, Owner of Dentists for Airport Employees, as he discusses the rising costs of running a private practice and the challenges posed by insurance in today’s dental landscape. He also s...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Todd Currier, CASC, CPA, FACMPE, CEO/Administrator at Bend Surgery Center. He discusses the rapid evolution of the ASC in...Read more

This episode features Dr. Richard Celko, Chief Dental Officer at UPMC Health Plan who discusses challenges with access to dental care in rural areas, strategies for addressing community needs, and insights on current...Read more

This episode features Heather Tamborino, CFO at EmblemHealth, who discusses the company’s $2 million investment in food security across New York City. She shares how EmblemHealth’s neighborhood care centers are addres...Read more

This episode features Dave Raccagni, Vice President of Innovation, Market Insights, and Communications at Cigna Healthcare, Dental & Vision. He discusses Cigna Dental's partnership with Paytient to expand flexible, no...Read more

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, shares insights from recent conversations with health system CEOs. She discusses why regionalization remains difficult in practice, ho...Read more

On this episode, Shelby Brown, Chief Administrative Officer of Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss strategic planning for rural hospitals and the unique operations of a critical ac...Read more

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Carrie Marut, Administrator, Mentor Surgery Center. She shares insights on patient-driven ASC growth, the benefits of EHR...Read more

This episode features Richard Greene, President of Clever Care Health Plan, discussing how the organization is growing through a unique model that combines Eastern and Western medicine, invests in culturally tailored...Read more

On this episode, Richard Clarke, Chief Data and Analytics Officer and Board Member at Highmark Health, joins the podcast to discuss creating meaningful innovation and impact through AI. He dives into the concept of ag...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Susan Ibanez, CIO of Southeast Georgia Health System, who discusses the importance of patient engagement and stren...Read more

This episode features Don Campbell, Senior Director of Product Management at HID Global. He discusses how hospitals can shift from an enforcement mindset to a supportive, human-centered approach to safety, emphasizing...Read more

Healthcare organizations are increasingly channeling significant investment into the cloud as they look to reduce—and in some cases eliminate—the need for on-premises data centers. While PACS remains the largest imagi...Read more

On this episode, Bob Berbeco, Chief Information Officer at Mahaska Health, joins the podcast to discuss how technology is enabling closer connections between patients and providers. He explores breakthroughs in AI, in...Read more

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare,  discusses the financial struggles facing regional nonprofit insurers, the growing dominance of national payers, and the Trump RX initia...Read more

In this podcast, Natalie Ostas, Associate VP of Finance and Controller at Covenant Living Communities shares how next gen ERP is supporting a finance transformation that helps the organization empower community operat...Read more

In this episode, Braheem Santos, US Segment Leader for Healthcare at Schneider Electric, and Andrew Carréno, Business Development Manager for Healthcare at ASCO, discusses how hospitals can retrofit existing facilitie...Read more

On this episode, B. Marie Ward, MD, MPH, FACS, Director of Breast Surgery in the Department of Surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, joins the podcast to discuss breakthroughs in breast cancer research and awarene...Read more

In this episode, Dr. Iman Abuzeid, CEO of Incredible Health, shares how her company is reshaping healthcare hiring through AI innovations like voice agents Gale and Lyn. She discusses workforce shortages, the role of...Read more

In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 20 major challenges facing the healthcare industry today, including workforce shortages, payer dominance, flawed payment models, and more....Read more

In this episode, Ryan Spalding, Consulting Partner at Era Group, joins the podcast to share how hospitals and health systems can uncover savings in non-labor expenses through forensic cost reviews, smarter vendor nego...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features James Solava, Medical Director of Clinical Informatics at Allegany Health Network, who discusses the transformativ...Read more

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down seven key stories that illustrate the growing financial and operational pressures facing hospitals and health systems today....Read more

In this episode, Mike Fancher, Division Vice President for Kindred Hospitals Coastal Region, shares strategies for improving ICU to long-term acute care transitions, addressing compounding capacity challenges, and emp...Read more

In this episode, Nick Wilson of Philips Ambulatory Monitoring and Diagnostics and Darren Batara of a leading academic medical center share how health systems can elevate cardiac care through interoperability, operatio...Read more

This episode features Teresa Ash, Director of System Operations for Digital Health at UC Health, who shares how her team is using AI to improve patient flow and operational efficiency while balancing innovation with g...Read more

This episode features Radha Savitala, CEO of Tenor Health Foundation, who shares how her organization is reopening closed hospitals and redefining sustainable, community-focused healthcare. She discusses the challenge...Read more

In this episode, David Harding, Senior Vice President of Pipeline Product Management at Exact Sciences, discusses a new survey of healthcare executives on multi-cancer early detection. He shares insights on system rea...Read more

In this episode, Yaw Fellin, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Clinical Decision Support and Provider Solutions, Wolters Kluwer Health discusses how clinical intelligence and AI are transforming care delivery...Read more

In this episode, Jim Jacobs, President and CEO of MediQuant, joins the podcast to discuss how hospitals can streamline their IT environments through application rationalization. He explains how this approach reduces c...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Deepan Kamaraj, Director, Analytics & Informatics, UPMC Enterprises. Kamaraj shares how UPMC is testing and deploy...Read more

This episode features Colleen Briggs, President of the Blue Cross NC Foundation and Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at Blue Cross NC. She discusses the Feed Your Health initiative, how food-based interventi...Read more

Joshua Geltman, MD, MBA, Physician Chair of the Sepsis Committee at Northern Westchester Hospital, discusses the seriousness of sepsis and its growing impact in inpatient care. He highlights current trends, the role o...Read more

In this episode, Jaime Vinck, President of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, shares how her team is expanding access to high-quality care through payer partnerships, addressing rising patient acuity, and supporting staff...Read more

This episode features Jonathan Jiménez, MD, Executive Director of NYC Care at NYC Health + Hospitals. Dr. Jiménez discusses the “Lights the Way” campaign, a multilingual initiative to connect immigrant and uninsured N...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Eric Poon, Chief Health Information Officer, Duke University Health System. Dr. Poon shares how Duke is using AI t...Read more

This episode features Brian Erling, MD, president and CEO of Renown Health, who discusses the system’s innovative joint venture with Kaiser Permanente and how the collaboration will expand access, enhance affordabilit...Read more

This episode features Nolan Chang, MD, EVP of Corporate Development, Strategy, and Finance at The Permanente Federation LLC. Dr. Chang discusses how Kaiser Permanente leverages AI and digital health tools to improve p...Read more

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. T. Y. Alvin Liu, Endowed Professor and AI Oversight Team, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Liu shares how his organ...Read more

In this episode, Leslie Jebson, Administrator of the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Network at Prisma Health, shares insights on sustainable growth, AI integration in scheduling and administrative workflows, the futu...Read more

In this episode, Craig Sager, Managing Director at Provident Healthcare Partners shares insights into current trends shaping healthcare M&A, the rise of behavioral health and tech-enabled services, and how founder-led...Read more

In this episode, Rick Hundorfean, MBA, Chief Operating Officer of MUSC Health – Charleston Division, shares how the health system is expanding access to care statewide, investing in workforce development, and advancin...Read more

In this episode, Helen Figge, Chief Strategy Officer at MedicaSoft, Executive in Residence and Adjunct Professor at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science University, and member of the Board of Trust...Read more