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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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Leadership Through Crisis, Workforce Innovation, and Community Care with Russell Baxley
In this episode, Russell Baxley, MHA - President and CEO, Beaufort Memorial, reflects on leading a hospital evacuation during Hurricane Matthew, the lessons…
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AI Built for Healthcare: A Keynote with Abridge & NVIDIA
In this segment of a keynote recorded live at the New York Times Center on June 11th, 2026, Shiv Rao, the CEO and co-founder of Abridge, and Kimberly Powell…
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Curtis Swogger on AI, Leadership, and the Future of Oral Surgery
In this episode, Curtis Swogger, Chief Executive Officer, North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery, discusses how AI is reshaping dental operations, why thoughtful…
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Faraz Ahmad and Jonathan Hourmozdi on AI's Future in Heart Failure Care
In this episode, Faraz Ahmad, MD, Associate Director at the Center for Artificial Intelligence, and Jonathan Hourmozdi, MD, Heart Failure and Heart…
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Scott Becker - 5 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following Today 7-14-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 5 key healthcare stories, including the rebound in hospital M&A, healthcare CEO compensation, leadership and workforce…
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Building an AI Powered Health System with Deb Muro
In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how the organization is using AI to improve patient access, clinician…
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Medical Dental Integration, AI and Expanding Access to Care with Bill Piskorowski, DDS
In this episode, Bill Piskorowski, DDS, Associate Professor Emeritus of Clinical Dentistry, University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry, discusses advancing…
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Dr. Robert Winn on Advancing Cancer Research Through Community Partnership
In this episode, Dr. Robert Winn, Cancer Center Director at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health, shares his vision for expanding access to cutting edge…
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AI, Digital Transformation, and Building Scalable Innovation in Healthcare with Jason Szczuka
In this episode, Jason Szczuka, Esq, Chief Digital Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health, discusses how the organization is moving beyond AI pilots to measurable…
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Leadership, Workforce Growth, and Building High Reliability in Healthcare with Alison Flynn Gaffney
In this episode, Alison Flynn Gaffney, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer at Banner University Medicine Tucson, shares insights into her leadership journey, the…
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AI Adoption, Insurance Challenges and the Future of Independent Dentistry with Peter Rivoli
In this episode, Peter Rivoli, owner Rivoli Dental, Rivoli and Rivoli Orthodontics, shares how AI and emerging technologies are helping improve practice…
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Expanding Cancer Care Access, AI and the Future of Oncology with Dr. Robert Figlin
In this episode, Dr. Robert Figlin, Cedars-Sinai Cancer Institute, discusses improving patient access to specialized cancer care, expanding clinical trial…
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Dr. Steven Cyr on Complex Spine Surgery, Independent Practice, and Innovation
In this episode, Dr. Steven Cyr, Chief Medical Officer of Surgical Associates in Spine (SASpine) in Houston and San Antonio, discusses his approach to complex…
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The Next Phase of DSO Growth and AI in Dentistry with Stan Kinder
In this episode, Stan Kinder, President of EverythingDSO,LLC and publisher of the Dental Growth and Exit newsletter, discusses the evolving DSO landscape, the…
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Bonnie Thompson, Chief Operating Officer of Forest Family Dentistry
In this episode, Bonnie Thompson, Chief Operating Officer of Forest Family Dentistry, joins the podcast to discuss how AI is enabling quicker diagnoses and…
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Building AI Solutions That Transform Cardiovascular Care with Dr. Faraz Ahmad
In this episode, Faraz Ahmad, MD, associate director at the Center for Artificial Intelligence at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute…
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Advancing Value-Based Care in Musculoskeletal Health with Dr. Jason Scalise
In this episode, Jason Scalise, MD, Chief Value Officer at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company, discusses expanding HOPCO’s value-based care platform…
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Akhil Narang, MD & Amogh Karnik, MD of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
In this episode, Akhil Narang, MD, Cardiologist and Director of the Echocardiography Lab at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, and Amogh…
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Purpose Driven Leadership and the Future of Rehabilitation Care with Jandel Allen-Davis
In this episode, Jandel Allen-Davis, CEO of Craig Hospital in Colorado, reflects on her journey from practicing physician to healthcare leader, sharing lessons…
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GLP-1 Coverage, Affordability, and Member Access with Angel Ballew
In this episode, Angel Ballew, Head of Pharmacy Clinical Programs and Services at Centene, discusses how the organization approaches GLP-1 coverage across…
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Health System Consolidation, Insurance Exits, and Industry Trends with Alan Condon
In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, breaks down the latest healthcare industry developments, including health systems exiting…
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Scott Becker - Healthcare's Changing Landscape: 5 Stories to Watch 7-10-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines how health systems are responding to financial pressures through service line closures, exiting the insurance business…
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Evaluating Healthcare Technology Investments and Outpatient Innovation with Meredith Warf
In this episode, Meredith Warf, CPA DPT, Former Chief Executive Officer, discusses how healthcare leaders can evaluate new technologies by balancing clinical…
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Advancing Cancer Care Through AI, Access and Precision Medicine with Dr. Richard Barakat
In this episode, Richard Barakat, MD, Physician-in-chief & Executive Director at Northwell Health Cancer Institute, discusses expanding access to advanced…
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Building AI That Delivers Real Value in Rural Healthcare with Bob Berbeco
In this episode, Bob Berbeco, CIO, Mahaska Health, shares how his team is taking a disciplined approach to AI by focusing on workflow improvement, governance…
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Revenue Cycle Innovation, AI and the Evolving Role of the CFO with Jeff Francis
In this episode, Jeff Francis, CFO, Nebraska Methodist Health System, discusses how his team is addressing rising payer denials through stronger documentation…
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Medicare Advantage, Value-Based Care and Improving Outcomes for Vulnerable Populations with Dr. Ken Cohen
In this episode, Dr. Ken Cohen, Chief Medical Officer at Optum Health, discusses new research on Medicare Advantage, social vulnerability, and how full-risk…
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Medicare Advantage Litigation and the AI Battle Between Payers and Providers with Jakob Emerson
In this episode,Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, examines the growing litigation over Medicare Advantage star ratings and the…
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CMS Proposals, 340B Changes and Hospital Financial Pressures with Laura Dyrda
In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, discusses proposed CMS changes to the 340B program, site-neutral payment…
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Margaret Anderson on Growth, Integration and Affordability at Health Alliance Plan
In this episode, Margaret Anderson, President of Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford Health, discusses the organization's rebrand, its strategy for deeper…
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Building a Stronger Behavioral Health Crisis System with Chris Santarsiero
In this episode, Chris Santarsiero, Vice President of Government Affairs at Connections Health Solutions, discusses the policy, reimbursement, and community…
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Scott Becker - Top Healthcare News Stories We Are Following Today 7-7-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 5 key healthcare stories, including maternity service closures, rural hospital challenges, hospital layoffs, and more.
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Joanne Armstrong, MD on Expanding Access and Personalizing Women's Healthcare
In this episode, Joanne Armstrong, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Women's Health and Genomics, CVS Health, discusses how CVS Health is improving…
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Raymond (Ray) Lowe, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at AltaMed
In this episode, Raymond (Ray) Lowe, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at AltaMed, joins the podcast to discuss how AI is helping create a…
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Kenneth Nusbacher, DMD, MHA, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Dentistry at UK HealthCare
In this episode, Kenneth Nusbacher, DMD, MHA, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and Assistant Chief Medical…
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Ron Gicca, President of Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
In this episode, Ron Gicca, President of Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss leading through change in today's evolving healthcare…
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Stephanie Hines, MBA, RN, CHCIO, CDH-E, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Valleywise Health
In this episode, Stephanie Hines, MBA, RN, CHCIO, CDH-E, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Valleywise Health, joins the podcast to discuss…
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Advancing Quality, Innovation, and Patient-Centered Care at Eisenhower Health with Dr. Eric Leroux
In this episode, Eric Leroux, MD, MBA, Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer, Eisenhower Health, discusses how his…
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Morgan P. Lorio, MD, FACS, Discusses Redefining Spine Care
In this episode, Morgan P. Lorio, MD, FACS, joins the podcast to discuss redefining spine care through more personalized and evidence-based treatment…
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R. Kannan Mutharasan, MD, MBA, Medical Director of Health Network Development, Sarah Plaskett, PA, Vice President of Operations, and Kaleigh Powers, MSN, RN, Director of Operations at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
In this episode, R. Kannan Mutharasan, MD, MBA, Medical Director of Health Network Development, Sarah Plaskett, PA, Vice President of Operations, and Kaleigh…
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Scaling Neurosurgery Through AI, Data, and Innovation with Dr. Samuel Browd
In this episode, Dr. Samuel Browd, pediatric neurosurgeon and Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington, Co-CEO & Chief Medical Officer…
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Leading Spine Care Through Innovation While Keeping Patients First with Dr. Ben Burch
This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Ben…
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Building Growth and Partnership Strategies in Modern Dentistry with Ian Mcnickle
In this episode, Ian Mcnickle, Chief Executive Officer, Icon Dental Partners, discusses the importance of strong partnerships with clinicians, and the…
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Building a Physician Led Orthopedic Platform with Alejandro Fernandez, MBA, CMPE
In this episode, Alejandro Fernandez, MBA, CMPE, Chief Executive Officer, Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Inc., discusses his journey in healthcare leadership…
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Inside Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s 2 Million Square Foot Smart Hospital with Jeremy Meller
In this episode, Jeremy Meller, CIO, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, shares lessons learned from opening a 2 million square foot hospital designed with AI…
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AI, Insurance Challenges, and the Future of Independent Dentistry with Dr. Krista Kappus
In this episode, Dr. Krista Kappus, Dentist, Private Dental Practice, shares how her practice is navigating rising costs, insurance reimbursement challenges…
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Building a Stronger Spine Practice Through Leadership and Long Term Growth with Dr. Robert Norton
This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Robert…
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Building the Allied Health Workforce of the Future with Van Ton-Quinlivan
In this episode, Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO of Futuro Health, discusses how workforce development is reshaping healthcare by expanding debt-free allied health…
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Scaling Value-Based Care Through Strategic Partnerships with Shelby Decosta
In this episode, Shelby Decosta, SVP and Chief Business Development Officer at Kaiser Permanente, discusses how strategic partnerships are expanding access to…
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Building a Patient-First Spine Practice Outside Traditional Models with Dr. John Peloza
This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. John…
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Medicaid Challenges and Rural Hospital Deal Trends with Alan Condon
In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discusses the legal battle over Medicaid work requirements and the evolving rural…
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Paul Testa, MD, Chief Health Informatics Officer at NYU Langone Health
In this episode, Paul Testa, MD, Chief Health Informatics Officer at NYU Langone Health, joins the podcast to discuss how AI is being leveraged to create the…
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Leading Rural Healthcare Through Change and Transformation with Shane Sanborn
This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Shane Sanborn, Chief Executive Officer, Shoshone Medical Center. He shares…
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Using Technology to Strengthen Orthopedic Care and Operations with Dr. Clay Dorenkamp
This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Clay…
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Scott Becker - 3 Things Going Well in Healthcare 6-30-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights three positive healthcare trends, including AI adoption, the growth of GLP-1 access, and a stronger nursing workforce.
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Rebuilding Rural Healthcare Through Partnership and Community Focus with Justin Harris
This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Justin Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Daviess Community Hospital…
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Building Stronger Academic Partnerships to Strengthen the Nursing Workforce
In this episode, Wendy Merchant-Schulte, Vice President of Nursing Services at Orbis, and Dr. Hollie Caldwell, Dean of the College of Nursing at Concordia…
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Leading an Independent Spine Practice Through Growth and Innovation with Dr. Dominic Maggio
This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Dominic…
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How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare's Next Decade with Manav Sevak, Venkat Mocherla, & Malinka Walaliyadde
In this episode, Manav Sevak, CEO, Novitas Holdings, Venkat Mocherla, Founder of Midstream, and Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO, AKASA, discuss how artificial…
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Beyond the Hype: A Practical Approach to Longevity Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Bobbie Kumar, Physician Founder and Director of MOOV Health and Wellness, discusses the growing interest in longevity medicine, the role…