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Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
The Becker's Healthcare Podcast is devoted to the people who power U.S. healthcare. Four new 15-minute episodes are released daily containing industry news, analysis and thought leadership from powerful healthcare decision-makers.
Episodes
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Amy Jordan, Vice President of Consumer Experience at UnitedHealthcare
In this episode, Amy Jordan, Vice President of Consumer Experience at UnitedHealthcare, joins the podcast to discuss simplifying the healthcare experience and…
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The Importance of Building Clinical and Technology Alignment in Healthcare
In this episode, Scott Smiser, Principal Healthcare Services Advisor, and Dr. Jamie Brennan, Chief Nursing Officer at Insight Global Health, discuss how…
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Why Provider Data and AI Are Critical to Patient Access
In this episode, Charlie Lougheed, CEO and co-founder, Axuall, and James Whitfill, MD, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Chief Transformation…
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Balancing Growth and Financial Pressures in Healthcare with Jenni Alvey
In this episode, Jenni Alvey, CFO, IU Health, discusses how her team is navigating margin pressure, major capital investments, and policy uncertainty while…
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Scott Becker - 7 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following This Week 4-13-26
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines major developments including CMS payment updates and bundled care proposals, hospital expansion and consolidation moves…
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Expanding Community Access and Building the Future of Care at NorthBay Health with Mark Behl
In this episode, Mark Behl, President and CEO of NorthBay Health, discusses the system’s strategy to expand access through neighborhood clinics, primary care…
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How AdventHealth Navigates Workforce, Operations and Care Continuity
In this episode, Tony DeSantis, Executive Director of Procedural and Clinical Imaging Systems, AdventHealth, and Aynsley Miller, Strategic Account Executive…
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Kenny Cole, MD, System Vice President of Clinical Improvement at Ochsner Health System
In this episode, Kenny Cole, MD, System Vice President of Clinical Improvement at Ochsner Health System, joins the podcast to discuss ongoing clinical and…
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Motz Feinberg on Transforming Supply Chain at Cedars-Sinai Health System
In this episode, Motz Feinberg, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Cedars-Sinai, shares how his team is leveraging AI and technology to…
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Eliminating Nitrous Oxide and Advancing Sustainable Care in the OR with Dr. Arash Motamed
In this episode, Dr. Arash Motamed, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director of Sustainability with Keck Medicine of USC, shares how his team successfully…
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Leading Through Change in Healthcare Finance with Edward Bleacher
In this episode, Edward Bleacher, CFO, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, shares how his team navigates financial uncertainty, regulatory shifts, and…
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Eliminating Nitrous Oxide and Advancing Sustainable Care in the OR with Dr. Arash Motamed
In this episode, Dr. Arash Motamed, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director of Sustainability with Keck Medicine of USC, shares how his team successfully…
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Dr. Bradley Lamm, DPM, Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Center and Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship at the Paley Institute
In this episode, Dr. Bradley Lamm, DPM, Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Center and Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship at…
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Navigating Rural Hospital Finance and Revenue Integrity at Opelousas General with Shelly Soileau
In this episode, Shelly Soileau, CFO of Opelousas General Health System, discusses the financial realities facing rural hospitals, including transportation…
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Pankhuri Sharma, Strategy and Operations Leader at Humana
In this episode, Pankhuri Sharma, Strategy and Operations Leader at Humana, joins the podcast to discuss gaps between population health strategy and real-world…
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How CVS Health Is Using Agentic AI Twins to Transform Patient Experience
In this episode, Sri Narasimhan, VP of Enterprise Customer Experience and Insights at CVS Health, discusses how agentic AI twin simulations are enabling…
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Driving Hospital Turnarounds and AI Strategy in Revenue Cycle with Sunitha Reddy
In this episode, Sunitha Reddy, Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of Operations, Prime Healthcare, discusses how revenue cycle strategy powers hospital…
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Why Managing Denials Isn’t Enough — It’s Time to Eliminate Them
In this episode, Patrick DeAngelo, President of CorroHealth, discusses why health systems must shift from managing denials to preventing them by leveraging AI…
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Rapid Growth of ASC Joint Ventures and What It Takes to Build Successful, Sustainable Partnerships Between Physicians, Hospitals and Health Systems
In this episode, Geri Eaves, Vice President of Ambulatory Services, MedHQ, and Wes Battiste, Senior Advisor, Avanza Strategies, explore the rapid growth of ASC…
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Navigating AI, M&A, and System Transformation at Union Health
In this episode, Ian Macdonald, CFO, Union Health, shares how his data-driven approach is guiding major transformation including a recent hospital acquisition…
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Delivering Real AI Results and Why Enterprise Data Strategy Comes First
In this episode, Ajay Kapare, President & CEO, ELLKAY, explains how strong data integrity, interoperability, and governance form the foundation for scalable AI…
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How Ambient AI is Helping Health Systems Address Financial, Operational, and Clinician Pressure
In this episode, Nikhil Buduma, Co-Founder and CEO of Ambience Healthcare, and Alfred Lumsdaine, Chief Financial Officer of Ardent Health, discuss how ambient…
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How Cardiac Remote Monitoring is Evolving Beyond Episodic Models
In this episode, Todd Butka, co-founder and CEO, Murj, discusses the shift from episodic to interval-based cardiac monitoring and why continuous, data-driven…
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Selynto Anderson, PhD, FACHE, Chief Community Health and Impact Officer at Lee Health
In this episode, Selynto Anderson, PhD, FACHE, Chief Community Health and Impact Officer at Lee Health, joins the podcast to discuss the power of community…
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Jakob Emerson Speaking Medicare Advantage & Prior Authorization
In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the latest Medicare Advantage rate updates, policy changes targeting…
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Sudipto Srivastava, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Montefiore Health System
In this episode, Sudipto Srivastava, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Montefiore Health System, joins the podcast to discuss building effective AI…
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The State of Healthcare M&A: Trends, Opportunities and Risks
In this episode, Lukas Recio, Managing Director, VMG Health, and Emily Rizos, Director, VMG Health, break down key trends shaping healthcare mergers and…
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Dr. Mansour Razminia on Advancing Electrophysiology with ICE and Radiation Free Ablation
In this episode, Mansour Razminia, MD, Medical Director of Electrophysiology for the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital…
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Brittney Anderson, MD, FAAFP, on Building a Successful Independent Practice
In this episode, Brittney Anderson, MD, FAAFP - Physician / Owner at Anderson Family Care and Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama College of…
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Rural Healthcare Reimagined: Innovation at Beauregard Health System
In this episode, Beauregard Health System CEO Traci Thibodeaux explores how the rural health system is redefining clinical excellence through innovative…
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Driving Surgical Efficiency and Culture Change with Dr. Paula Ferrada
In this episode, Dr. Paula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, Department of Surgery Chair, Inova Fairfax Hospital, shares how data, trust, and teamwork are…
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Howard Maunus, MD - Fellow, Climate Health Organizing Fellowship, Cambridge Alliance and Harvard Medical School; Member, Carolina Advocates for Climate, Health, and Equity
In this episode, Howard Maunus, MD - Fellow, Climate Health Organizing Fellowship, Cambridge Alliance and Harvard Medical School; Member, Carolina Advocates…
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Trust, Workforce, and the Future of Care with Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson
In this episode, Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President at UnitedHealth Group, discusses engaging patients through social…
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The Strategic Role of Vascular Surgery in Improving Patient Outcomes and Strengthening Health System Performance
In this episode, Dr. William Shutze, a vascular surgeon at Texas Vascular Associates and former Executive Board Member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and…
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Reimagining and Standardizing Hospital-Based Behavioral Health
In this episode, Dr. Faisal Tai, board-certified psychiatrist and founder of PsychPlus, shares how overreliance on virtual care, lack of standardization, and…
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Leadership and Expanding Pharmacy’s Impact with Susan Jacob, PharmD, MBA
Susan Jacob, PharmD, MBA, Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services at NYC Health + Hospitals, shares insights on advancing pharmacy’s role in patient…
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Kevin Knight, Chief Marketing Officer at Sidecar Health
In this episode, Kevin Knight, Chief Marketing Officer at Sidecar Health, joins the podcast to discuss making healthcare more intuitive and consumer-friendly…
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Samir Mehta, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Service and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania
In this episode, Samir Mehta, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Service and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of…
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Rethinking Healthcare as Technology Shifts Care to Consumers with Dr. Joel Selanikio
In this episode, Joel Selanikio, MD, Physician, former CDC Epidemiologist, TED/Keynote Speaker, Technologist, Entrepreneur, explores how consumer technology…
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Building Smarter Workflows: Transforming Onboarding and Optimization in Healthcare
In this episode, Jenn Balchunas, MHL, CPC, Director of Onboarding & Optimization, DevelopMe Leadership Coach at UNC Health Medical Group, and Sachin K. Gupta…
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Leading Through Change: AI, Capacity Strategy, and the Future of Care with Victor Navarro, MD
In this episode, Victor Navarro, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, Central Region, Jefferson Health System, shares insights on the growing role of artificial…
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Seanna-Kaye Denham-Wilks, PhD, FPCC, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrator of Nursing Home Operations at NYC Health + Hospitals | McKinney
In this episode, Seanna-Kaye Denham-Wilks, PhD, FPCC, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrator of Nursing Home Operations at NYC Health + Hospitals |…
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Rosy Thachil, MD, MBA, FACC, FAMWA, FACVC, Cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
In this episode, Rosy Thachil, MD, MBA, FACC, FAMWA, FACVC, Cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, joins the podcast to discuss why patient care…
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GLP 1 Breakthroughs, Global Leadership Moves, and Hospital Deal Activity with Molly Gamble
In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, highlights the rise of oral GLP 1 treatments, key leadership changes at…
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Scott Becker - 7 Healthcare Stories Highlight Profits, Layoffs, Growth, and Innovation
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 7 key healthcare stories including hospital financial turnarounds, Oracle layoffs, technology ROI, rising digital…
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Zachary C. Dietch, MD, Transplant Surgeon at Northwestern Medicine
In this episode, Zachary C. Dietch, MD, Transplant Surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss optimizing referral pathways for transplant…
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Jason Mouzakes, MD, FAAP, President and Chief Executive Officer of Albany Medical Center Hospital and Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics
In this episode, Jason Mouzakes, MD, FAAP, President and Chief Executive Officer of Albany Medical Center Hospital and Professor of Otolaryngology and…
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Prior Authorization Transparency and the Debate Over Vertical Integration with Jakob Emerson
In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down new prior authorization transparency rules and the growing scrutiny…
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Scott Becker - 6 Healthcare News Stories to Watch 4-2-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses major healthcare trends including hospital financial strain, cuts to labor and delivery services, Medicare Advantage…
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The Evolving Role of Simulation in Healthcare Education and Workforce Development, and Why it Matters
In this episode, Samantha Smeltzer, VP of Simulation at Orbis Education, explores how simulation is transforming nursing education by bridging gaps between…
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Melissa Chase, PharmD, BCSCP, CPEL, Director of Pharmacy at Valley Children’s Healthcare
In this episode, Melissa Chase, PharmD, BCSCP, CPEL, Director of Pharmacy at Valley Children’s Healthcare, joins the podcast to discuss investing in new…
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Jeffrey Cohen, MD, FACS, FASCRS, CPE, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Operating Officer at Hartford HealthCare
In this episode, Jeffrey Cohen, MD, FACS, FASCRS, CPE, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Operating Officer at Hartford HealthCare, joins the podcast…
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Inside a Decade of Collaboration Between Banner Health and University of Arizona
In this episode, Benjamin Schwartz, MD, MHCM, President of Academic Delivery, Banner Health, and Patricia A. Prelock, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, Provost and Chief…
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Cautious Optimism and Innovation Shaping Healthcare’s Future with Laura Dyrda
In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, discusses the rise of AI adoption, evolving care delivery models, and why…
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Leading Through Crisis and Continuous Improvement with Jeff Flaks
In this episode, Jeff Flaks, Chief Executive Officer, Hartford HealthCare, reflects on pivotal moments like 9/11 and COVID-19 and how they shaped his…
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How Health Systems Can Validate ROI and Successfully Scale Ambient AI Solutions from Pilot Programs to Enterprise-Wide Impact
In this episode, Mac Boyter, revenue cycle management and Business Solutions Research Director at KLAS Research, and Josh Margulies, VP of Brand Advocacy, Suki…
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Leading with Purpose, Trust, and Authenticity with Meeta Gandhi
In this episode, Meeta Gandhi, Chief Operations Officer at Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital, shares her perspective on human-centered leadership, building…
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How AI is Revolutionizing Capital Planning and Supply Chain in Health Systems
In this episode, Srilekha Akula, Chief Data & AI Officer, TRIMEDX, shares how AI is enabling real time, data driven capital planning and connecting predictive…
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Reducing Burnout Through Smarter Healthcare Innovation with Dr. Maulik Purohit
In this episode, Dr. Maulik Purohit, Chief Health Innovation Officer at datosX Digital Health Labs, shares how better documentation tools, thoughtful AI…
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Driving Performance and Innovation in Healthcare Finance with Jason Hinkle
In this episode, Jason Hinkle, CFO, Illinois Region of Deaconess Health System, shares how empowering frontline leaders, strengthening financial partnerships…