Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features John Voight, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, discussing the rollout of smart room technology, the importance of engaging frontline nurses in AI adoption, and how healthcare leaders can use technology to reduce administrative burden and help clinicians practice at the top of their license.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Dr. Gerard Criner, Chair and Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Director of the Temple Lung Center at Temple Health, shares how multidisciplinary collaboration, data driven infrastructure, and a focus on quality outcomes are driving growth and innovation in lung transplant care.

This episode is sponsored by Temple Health.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features David Lubarsky, President and Chief Executive Officer, Westchester Medical Center Health Network. He discusses leading cultural transformation around patient experience, building trust through radical transparency, and leveraging digital innovation and AI to better support clinicians and strengthen healthcare delivery.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, discusses Mayo Clinic’s announced CEO transition and what it signals for the future of health system leadership.

In this episode, Ken Kaufman, Managing Director, Kaufman Hall, reflects on founding Kaufman Hall, the evolution of healthcare systems over the past four decades, and the growing importance of quality, physician talent, and patient experience in hospital leadership.

Hear two post-fracture care specialists share their perspective on how to effectively transition patients’ post-fracture osteoporosis care from the inpatient to outpatient setting. Dr. Aloiya Kremer will share her perspective on best practices for starting a post-fracture osteoporosis care program, while Jacqi Kernaghan will discuss what she has learned about the inpatient to outpatient integration from her work in a specialized osteoporosis clinic. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how to effectively manage patients after they leave the hospital to minimize the risk of subsequent fractures. Dr. Kremer and Ms. Kernaghan are paid consultants for Amgen.

This episode is sponsored by Amgen.

In this episode, Tanner White, FACHE, CEO of Altru Devils Lake, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of keeping care close to home for rural communities. He shares how bringing specialty providers into local markets can improve access and continuity of care, and reflects on what he anticipates for the future of community healthcare delivery.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Spring 2026 Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit features Ryan Telford, VP, Portfolio Strategy, Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions. He shares insights from the Pharmacy Outlook 2026 report, highlighting key enterprise metrics, strategies to reduce specialty pharmacy leakage, and how health systems can prepare for the growing impact of cell and gene therapies.

This episode is sponsored by Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions.

In this episode, Mohan Giridharadas, Founder and CEO, LeanTaaS, explains why hospitals must move beyond traditional workflows to a connected, AI driven operating model that improves patient flow, staff efficiency, and financial performance in a complex and capacity constrained environment.

This episode is sponsored by LeanTaaS.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Dr. Ricky Choi, Strategic Medical Advisor at Xealth, Head of Digital Health at Samsung Electronics, and Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, who explores how health systems can move beyond fragmented digital tools to a more integrated, patient-centered strategy. He discusses the role of AI, home-based care, and data orchestration in improving workflows, reducing complexity, and turning insights into action.

This episode is sponsored by Xealth.

In this episode, Robert Sabina, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of exposing young people to careers in healthcare to improve long-term retention. He highlights initiatives like Volunteer Month, the value of hands-on experience, and why helping people see the humanity in healthcare is critical to building a stronger, more engaged workforce.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Jeffrey Flaks, Chief Executive Officer, Hartford HealthCare. He shares how Hartford HealthCare is leveraging AI and innovation to improve access, affordability and patient experience, while building a culture centered on purpose, leadership courage and continuous improvement.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Scott Liles, president of the medical and veterinary segment at Covista, who breaks down the scale of the healthcare workforce shortage and its impact on underserved communities. He also shares how expanding educational pathways and supporting nontraditional students can help build a more diverse, sustainable pipeline of clinicians.

This episode is sponsored by Covista.

In this episode, David Edwards, Chief Technology Officer, Relatient, shares how improving connectivity is unlocking innovation, where AI is delivering measurable value today, and why voice AI is transforming patient access and operational efficiency. He also discusses responsible AI adoption in healthcare and the importance of aligning technology with real business problems.

This episode is sponsored by Relatient.

In this episode, Todd Conklin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Care New England Health System, joins the podcast to discuss how AI is transforming healthcare operations and decision-making. He shares perspectives on the shift toward more continuous, convenient, and accessible care for patients, along with the financial and operational challenges tied to an aging population and the growing demand for elderly care services.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 12 healthcare innovations shaping the future of care, including AI, GLP-1s, precision medicine, minimally invasive surgery, and more.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Stephen Parodi, EVP, External Affairs, Communications & Brand, The Permanente Federation & The Permanente Medical Group. He discusses leading through healthcare transformation, expanding value-based care into new markets, leveraging technology to improve outcomes, and building authentic leadership cultures that support innovation and workforce resilience.

In this episode, Yaw Fellin, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Clinical Decision Support and Provider Solutions at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses how thoughtful partnerships, workflow integration, and trust are essential to scaling innovation in healthcare.

This episode is sponsored by Wolters Kluwer.

In this episode, Comron Saifi, MD & Neel Patel, MD, Co-Founders of ClinicFlow, share insights into how their AI voice platform is streamlining patient access, automating workflows, and resolving the majority of inbound calls for surgical specialty clinics. They also discuss scaling innovation, improving referrals and prior authorizations, and lessons from building a physician-led startup.

In this episode, Atizazul Mansoor, MD, Chair of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC in Central Pennsylvania, and Samir Saba, MD, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Cardiology at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, join the podcast to discuss how their organization is restructuring to better meet the growing demands in cardiology. They share perspectives on reducing the length of education and training pathways to encourage more physicians to enter the field and help address workforce needs.

In this episode, Matthew Wolthoff, President of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, joins the podcast to discuss leading with patient experience in pediatric care. He shares how his team is accommodating rising demand, while advancing Driscoll Children’s mission to expand access and deliver high-quality care to more children and families.

In this episode, Heather Dunn, MBA, FHFMA, CHFP, EHRC, CRCR, Senior Vice President, Revenue Cycle at Novant Health, shares how her team is redesigning the revenue cycle with a focus on technology, efficiency, and team engagement. She also discusses key trends including price transparency, capacity challenges, and the growing role of AI like voice technology in improving patient access and financial experience.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Sunil Dadlani, Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer and Chief Cyber Security Officer, Atlantic Health System. He explores the shift to agentic AI, the importance of governance over fragmented innovation, and how healthcare leaders can build secure, resilient, and future ready digital organizations.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Kellan Tittle, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, People Incorporated Mental Health Services, discusses the shift from access to outcomes, workforce challenges, and how AI is improving documentation and efficiency. He also shares how integrated care models and disciplined growth strategies are shaping the future of nonprofit mental health services.

In this episode, Dr. Tunde Sotunde, President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina & CuraCor Solutions, discusses the drivers of rising healthcare costs, the importance of value-based care and whole-person health, and how innovative programs and partnerships are improving access, affordability, and outcomes across the state.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Peter Banko, President and Chief Executive Officer, Baystate Health. He shares how embracing AI is reshaping strategy across clinical and operational areas, while highlighting the need for stronger leadership, workforce development, and partnerships to prepare for the future of care.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the latest payer earnings, the evolving landscape of prior authorization reform, major AI investments across the insurance industry, and the growing instability within ACA marketplace plans.

In this episode, Rob Allen, CEO of Intermountain Health, discusses how the organization is navigating rapid transformation through AI, digital innovation, and large-scale operational change while staying focused on caregiver support, simplification, and proactive care.

Burnout is reshaping medicine. Can AI actually help?

In this episode, Matt Troup, PA-C, sits down with Scott Holmes, Medical Director at Petaluma Health Center, and Maria Byron, Associate CMIO at UCSF, to talk about what meaningful AI adoption really looks like on the ground. They dig into the friction, the skepticism, and the moments when something finally clicks, and share how AI-supported documentation is helping clinicians spend less time at the keyboard and more time with their patients.

This episode is sponsored by Abridge.

In this episode,  Daniel R. Tasset, Founder and Executive Chairman of NueHealth and Nueterra Capital, shares his perspective on the shift toward value-based care, rising consumerism, and the future of ambulatory healthcare. He also offers practical leadership advice on building habits, anticipating change, and developing leaders who can scale impact.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores 12 major healthcare innovations including the rapid expansion of AI, GLP 1 drugs, precision medicine, minimally invasive surgery, evolving care models, and new approaches to pharmaceuticals, and more.

In this episode, Jennifer Gamm Ruschman, Assistant Vice President of Digital Health, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Amy McCarthy, Chief Nursing Officer, Hippocratic AI, discuss how nurses are co-designing AI tools like Nurse Copilot to reduce administrative burden, improve workflow, and ensure safety, empathy, and trust at the bedside.

This episode is sponsored by Hippocratic AI.

In this episode, Tessa Misiaszek, President of Leadership Solutions at AMN Healthcare, explores how rural healthcare organizations can adapt to new CMS expectations by strengthening data infrastructure, leadership capacity, and operating models. She shares why workforce strategy, accountability, and transformational leadership are critical to sustaining performance and long term success.

This episode is sponsored by AMN Healthcare.

In this episode, Dr. Maulik Purohit, Chief Health Innovation Officer at datosX Digital Health Labs, discusses the dual reality of digital health, from documentation burden and clinician burnout to the rapid rise of AI-powered tools improving diagnostics and access to care.

In this episode, Priscilla Samuel, DNP, FNP-BC - System Vice President - Advanced Practice Nursing, Mount Sinai Health System, shares how advanced practice providers are driving access, innovation, and workforce sustainability across healthcare. She also discusses leadership lessons, the role of AI in elevating care, and why investing in people is essential to delivering patient-centered outcomes.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Athena Minor, Chief Nursing and Clinical Officer, Ohio County Healthcare. She discusses navigating financial uncertainty in a rural critical access hospital, making disciplined decisions about priorities, and strengthening workforce resilience through culture, flexibility, and proactive planning.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Steve Liou, Founder and CEO of Clarium, and Dr. Steven Klasko, Executive in Residence at General Catalyst, join Scott Becker to explore how supply chain is emerging as a strategic driver of margin, total cost of care, and health system sustainability. They discuss why operational AI is delivering faster ROI than clinical AI, how better data and automation can unlock billions in savings, and why rethinking supply chain is critical to the future of healthcare.

This episode is sponsored by Clarium.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Mark Behl, President and Chief Executive Officer, NorthBay Health. He shares how he is balancing growth with financial constraints, engaging frontline teams in decision making, and building a more resilient workforce through data driven focus and long term talent strategies.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Scot Becker highlights 6 key healthcare stories including ACA marketplace disruptions, breakthroughs in AI driven early cancer detection, major health system deals, and more.

In this episode, Chad Wallace, President of the Eligibility Service Division at Med-Metrix, breaks down the implications of Medicaid eligibility reforms and funding changes for hospital revenue and operations. He shares strategies for using technology, improving enrollment processes, and proactively supporting vulnerable populations to maintain coverage and financial stability.

This episode is sponsored by Med-Metrix.

In this episode, Shannon Libbert, Senior Partner, Kingsley Gate, shares how AI is reshaping workforce strategy, leadership expectations, and organizational culture across healthcare. She discusses the shift from experimentation to execution, the importance of trust and change management, and how leaders can navigate generational change while building more resilient, AI-ready teams.

This episode is sponsored by Kingsley Gate.

In this episode, Hasan Shanawani, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, joins the podcast to discuss rising healthcare costs and the growing role of AI in payer decision-making. He shares how AI can enable organizations to “say yes” more often, while maintaining trust, transparency, and quality as these tools increasingly face consumers.

In this episode, Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, President of The University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of UTMB Health, shares his journey from Germany to the U.S. and how being a generalist, building human connection, and acting decisively have shaped his leadership approach. He also discusses the importance of personal discipline, lifelong learning, and fostering a culture where purpose and passion drive innovation in healthcare.

In this episode, Michael Cureton, MHA, FACHE, CEO of Sutter Davis Hospital at Sutter Health, joins the podcast to discuss how foundation partnerships are supporting growth and expanding access to care. He shares insights on the expansion of the birthing center, along with Sutter Health’s high patient satisfaction and strong employee engagement across the organization.

In this episode, Dan Bowen, President, Sebastian River Hospital, Orlando Health, shares how culture, transparency, and community engagement are shaping his leadership approach in his first 90 days. He discusses strategies for physician alignment, staff retention, and building trust with both teams and the community while staying grounded in a mission of service.

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In this episode, Brendan Harris, President, UPMC for You and State Programs & Patti Jackson-Gehris, President, UPMC North Central and Williamsport markets, discuss UPMC’s strategies to improve rural healthcare access through workforce development, telehealth expansion, and innovative care models that address geographic and socioeconomic barriers.

In this episode, Edward J. Dohring, M.D., of the Spine Institute of Arizona, discusses the value of multidisciplinary collaboration, emerging innovations in spine care, and the evolving role of AI and minimally invasive approaches. He also shares insights on improving patient outcomes, balancing cost and quality, and shaping the next generation of spine leaders.

In this episode, Dr. Sterling L. Carter. DPT, MS, CSCS, CST. President & CEO. Licensed Physical Therapist and Stephen Levi Carter, MBA, PMP, CEO & Co-Founder, Sterling Staffing Solutions, share insights from their book on building and scaling healthcare businesses. They discuss entrepreneurship, acquisitions, operational excellence, and how leaders can leverage people and AI to drive sustainable growth.

In this episode, Tim Lieb, Senior Vice President of Commercial Markets at Blue Shield of California, discusses the three-year impact of Virtual Blue, including lower costs, reduced ER utilization, improved access to care, and how virtual first models are reshaping employer and individual health plans.

In this episode, Ben Johnson, Director of Behavioral Health Provider Practices and Operations at Lakeland Regional Health-Florida, discusses how to standardize operational infrastructure without compromising clinical care. He also shares insights on leveraging technology, reducing administrative burden, and improving continuity across the behavioral health continuum.