This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Tiffany Lawrence, President and CEO of Sanford Health Fargo. Tiffany discusses launching one of the nation’s first rural hospital-at-home programs, securing Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and tackling rural healthcare workforce shortages through ma…

In this episode, Dr. Ashish Atreja, Partner, GlobalVenturesX & Professor of Medicine at UC Davis Health, discusses his groundbreaking work in digital health and AI-driven healthcare transformation. From implementing electronic health records to pioneering AI-powered solutions for patient care, Dr. Atreja shares insights on how technology is reshapi…

In this episode, Dr. Nancy Beran, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer Ambulatory at Northwell Health discusses the organization's strategic focus on expanding outpatient care, improving data integration through the Epic EHR transition, and advancing quality and safety initiatives across nearly 900 ambulatory sites. She also highlights the syst…

In this episode, Melissa Hasler, APRN, CNM, Director of Certified Nurse Midwifery at Fairview Health Services, discusses how Fairview is tackling the Black maternal health crisis by eliminating race-based screenings, rethinking care maps, and centering equity in prenatal and delivery care.Af Becker's Healthcare

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Kate Neal, IT Director, Access Innovations and CRM at Cleveland Clinic, and Charlie Lougheed, CEO & Founder of Axuall. They discuss the critical role of accurate provider data in patient access, care coordination, and workforce optimization—and how automation …

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason is joined by Linda Bedwell of Powder River Surgery Center and Dana Jacoby of Vector Medical Group to discuss the evolving role of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in value-based care. The conversation explores how physician alignment, data-driven strategies, and innovative care…

In this episode, Dr. Ramin Davidoff, Co-CEO of The Permanente Federation, shares how one of the nation’s largest medical groups is leveraging generative AI and 24/7 virtual urgent care to transform clinician workflows and patient access. He also discusses tackling workforce shortages, fostering strong culture, and the leadership lessons shaping his…

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Brian Zimmerman speaks with Dr. Marcy Carty, President and Chief Medical Officer of myLaurel, about the growing role of care-at-home models in easing hospital capacity strain and enhancing patient outcomes. Dr. Carty shares myLaurel’s strategic approach to delivering home-based care, the measurabl…

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to share insights on major health system financial trends, innovative collaborations like Longitude Health, and the evolving impact of AI on care delivery and patient safety.Af Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss urgent concerns from leaders of major Catholic health systems over proposed Medicaid cuts, financial losses, and the growing pressure on rural hospitals.Af Becker's Healthcare

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Ianessa Humbert, CEO of The Swallowing Wellness Center. Dr. Humbert shares how her groundbreaking outpatient clinic is revolutionizing care for swallowing disorders, reducing hospital readmissions, and tackling widespread health literacy gaps in a neglected ar…

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Jakob Emerson speaks with Dan Hunnisett, Regional Sales Director at 911Cellular, about the evolving landscape of safety and security in hospitals and healthcare systems. Dan explores how expectations from patients and staff are shifting, why seamless technology integration is critical, and how sma…

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason speaks with Robert Krayn, co-founder and CEO of Talkiatry, about how innovation, strategic partnerships, and technology are driving meaningful change in behavioral health. Robert shares how Talkiatry is expanding access to high-quality psychiatric care, leading the charge on val…

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Lisa Roy, President and CEO of Optimum Energy. Lisa discusses how healthcare organizations can navigate financial pressures, aging infrastructure, and evolving care models through strategic capital deployment and innovative solutions like Energy as a Service. …

Dhrooti Vyas, Co-founder at a value-based care startup and expert in healthcare incubations at Primary VC, joins the podcast to share her perspective on what makes a healthcare startup truly impactful. She discusses foundational best practices for early-stage companies and emphasizes the importance of delivering real value to communities, specifica…

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine key healthcare stories, including increasing hospital bad debt, Mayo Clinic’s strong Q1 margin, Moody’s downgrades, and more.Af Becker's Healthcare

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason speaks with Dr. Jessica Nave of Emory Healthcare and Dr. Sari Green of Accuity about the transformative impact of physician involvement in revenue cycle management. They explore how clinical expertise is helping health systems address denials, improve documentation accuracy, and…

In this episode, BJ Schaknowski, CEO of symplr, joins Scott Becker to discuss how symplr is transforming healthcare through a unified, streamlined operations platform. They explore the current state of healthcare operations, the role of digital transformation, and how interoperability empowers caregivers to focus more on patients and drive better o…

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Maria Ansari, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of The Permanente Medical Group; Chief Executive Officer of Mid-Atlantic Permanente Group; and Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Permanente Federation. Dr. Ansari shares how her organization is leverag…

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Dr. Jay Grider, Chief Quality Officer and Chief Executive Officer, Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, University of Kentucky & Kim Adelman, principal, ECG Management Consultants. They discuss how investing in quality and patient safety drives efficiency, cost…

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Dr. Imamu Tomlinson, Chief Executive Officer of Vituity. Dr. Tomlinson shares insights from his book "Less Than One Percent", discussing how authenticity, adversity, and positive disruption can reshape healthcare leadership and unlock untapped potential across…

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Nivi Jayasekar & Charlton Field of Banquet Health. They discuss how food service is transforming from a cost center to a strategic driver of patient satisfaction and safety, and share insights on their oversubscribed seed round and Banquet’s innovative approach …

Sami Inkinen, CEO of Virta Health, joins the podcast to share how his organization is leveraging nutrition to reverse chronic diseases and reduce dependence on costly medications. He discusses the growing popularity of GLP-1s, weighs in on their long-term sustainability, and explains why nutrition should remain the cornerstone of obesity treatment.…

In this episode, Lisa Abbott, EVP and CHRO at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares how she's modernizing HR, from building a strong talent management foundation to creating a more agile and engaging work environment. She also discusses how reimagining the healthcare workforce can help meet future challenges and revitalize interest in the field.…

In this episode, Kristen Kichefski, Chief Nursing Officer at Bradley Hospital, shares how her team is addressing the psychiatric nursing shortage, strengthening workforce safety, and creating innovative career pipelines to support behavioral health across the Brown University Health System.Af Becker's Healthcare

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 3rd Annual Spring Payer Issues Roundtable features Ty Wang, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Angle Health. Ty shares how Angle Health is using AI and human-centered advocacy to improve member experience, lower costs, and drive innovation in health plan delivery.…

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Griffin, CEO of URAC, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss emerging trends in healthcare, particularly the transformative role of artificial intelligence. He shares insights into URAC’s upcoming AI accreditation program, the importance of setting quality standards beyond regulation, and his leadership philosophy for navigating ch…

In this episode, Dr. James Snyder, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Henry Ford Innovations, shares how clinician-led innovation is transforming care delivery. He highlights impactful use cases of AI, computer vision, and NLP, and discusses how Henry Ford Health's culture of forward-thinking collaboration is shaping the future of healthcare.…

In this episode, Sarah Chavarria, CEO of Delta Dental of California and Affiliates, discusses the growing link between oral and overall health, the future of digital-forward care, and strategies to expand access to underserved populations. She also shares what excites her most about the evolving dental landscape and the leadership needed to drive m…

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 3rd Annual Spring Payer Issues Roundtable features Eric Cannon, Chief Pharmacy Benefits Officer at SelectHealth. Eric shares how transparency, evidence-based care, and a personalized approach to member experience are key to driving better outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.…

Dr. David Carmouche, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Lumeris, joins the podcast to discuss how the new presidential administration is shaping healthcare policy and the evolving role of AI across the industry. He shares his observations on how some organizations are embracing AI while others remain hesitant and …

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Trey Crabb, Chief Executive Officer, Deaconess Associations Inc. Trey shares his approach to fostering cross-business collaboration, diversifying revenue, and expanding home-based care to lower costs—all while building a flexible, transparent culture that suppor…

In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Calzaretta, President of Insight Global Health, to discuss the critical role onboarding plays in employee retention. Jessica shares common onboarding pitfalls, how to create programs that keep new hires engaged, and why company culture must be communicated from day one. This episode is sponsored by Insight G…

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Kevin Phillips, Business Category Leader for Philips Acute Care Informatics and Philips Capsule, joins the conversation to share how Philips is helping healthcare organizations tackle today’s biggest challenges. From streamlining workflows to supporting clinician efficiency and care model innovati…

In this episode, Dennis Shirley, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at UnityPoint Health, discusses how his team earned national recognition for excellence in denial management. He shares how data, clinical collaboration, and cautious adoption of automation and AI are helping to transform their revenue cycle operations while enhancing the patient fina…

In this episode, Dr. Mary Kim, Chief Medical Officer at Adventist HealthCare Physician Enterprise and VP of Population Health, shares how partnering with Culina Health is transforming access to personalized nutrition care. She highlights the role of digital platforms in closing care gaps, improving chronic disease outcomes, and advancing whole-pers…

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason is joined by Dr. Hemant Keny of Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Dr. Matthew Schiralli of Rochester Regional Health to discuss the impact of the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program. The conversation explores how these physician-led efforts are improving patient outco…

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features David Carmouche, MD, Executive Vice President & Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Lumeris. Dr. Carmouche discusses how Lumeris is leveraging AI to redefine primary care delivery, scale access, and improve outcomes—without sacrificing quality or provider t…

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss the House Republicans' proposed $715 billion in Medicaid and ACA cuts and the strong pushback from hospital leaders. He also shares insights from his recent conversation with Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling about the $23 billion Northwell–Nuvanc…

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Marschall Runge, Dean, University of Michigan Medical School; Executive Vice President, Medical Affairs, University of Michigan; and CEO of Michigan Medicine. Dr. Runge shares insights on leading a complex academic health system, driving integration across hospi…

In this special episode recorded at Becker’s Annual Meeting 2025, leaders from Noom Health share how their platform is advancing whole-person care through behavior change and digital innovation. The conversation highlights how Noom leverages data, coaching, and psychology to support better health outcomes—particularly in chronic disease management …

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Dugan Winkie, Vice President, Head of Commercial Strategy at Cedar. He shares insights on the launch of Cedar’s new AI voice agent Kora, and how it's reducing costs for providers, streamlining patient billing experiences, and shaping the future of healthcare f…

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Jakob Emerson speaks with Beata Piehl, Director of Interoperability Solutions and EHR Integrations at Dexcom, about how continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data is transforming glycemic management through seamless integration with electronic health records. Beata shares the latest innovations in C…

In this episode, Dorothy Seleski, President of Medi-Cal at Health Net, discusses the organization's $9 million investment in strengthening California’s physician workforce, with a focus on underserved communities, cultural representation, and long-term collaboration across sectors.Af Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Scott Becker is joined by Becker's Healthcare Editor-in-Chief Laura Dyrda to discuss major healthcare developments, including a new executive order targeting drug prices, potential Medicaid cuts, and OpenAI’s new framework for evaluating AI in clinical settings.Af Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights urgent healthcare issues, including the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts, the growing wave of rural hospital and maternity unit closures, and rising concerns around maternal health and drug pricing reforms.Af Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses UnitedHealth Group’s sharp 16% stock decline following the surprise resignation of CEO Andrew Witty, raising concerns about the company's future amid ongoing market volatility.Af Becker's Healthcare

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason is joined by Purvi Bhatt of ECG Management Consultants and Catherine Nabavi of Siemens Healthineers to explore how health systems are evolving their strategies in response to tighter reimbursements, growing outpatient demand, and shifting regulatory landscapes. The discussion di…

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Steve Purves, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valleywise Health. Steve shares insights on leading a major financial turnaround, investing in workforce culture, and advocating for sustainable public funding to protect safety net systems like Valleywise.…

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason speaks with Yaw Fellin, Vice President of Product and Solutions for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, about how healthcare organizations can better leverage data and digital tools to drive improved patient outcomes. Yaw shares strategies for integrating data into …