Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Susan Moffatt-Bruce, MD, PhD, MBA, President of Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Professor of Surgery at UMass Chan Lahey Regional Medical School Campus, Beth Israel Lahey Health, shares how her organization expanded access into new communities, advanced AI driven care, and prepared for workforce and innovation challenges ahead.

In this episode, Steve Sutherland, Senior Vice President of Information Systems at CERIS, shares how AI and machine learning are reshaping payment integrity across the full claims lifecycle. He discusses the shift toward prepayment solutions, the importance of governance and data quality, and how leaders can balance automation with accuracy, fairness, and trust.This episode is sponsored by CERIS.

In this episode, Paula Ferrada, Chair of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, joins the podcast to discuss advancing operating room safety metrics, balancing fee-for-service with value-based care models, and strategies driving organizational growth while maintaining high-quality surgical outcomes.

In this episode, Elizabeth Saylor, Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Heart Vein Vascular, joins the podcast to discuss key areas of growth heading into the new year. She shares how her organization is strengthening service lines while keeping care affordable, expanding ambulatory service centers, and reducing wait times to improve access and the overall patient experience.

In this episode, Emily C. Jakacki, President of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, discusses leading a smooth leadership transition, maintaining top decile quality scores, and focusing on patient safety, equity, and efficiency. She also shares priorities for 2026, including managing emergency department throughput, leveraging data for informed decision making, and expanding ambulatory, diagnostic, and surgical services to meet community needs.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 10 key healthcare stories, including oncology's foundations, hospital responses to winter storms, major system divestitures, rural hospital funding, staffing ratios, and more.

In this episode, Anna Liza Rodriguez, Vice President, Nursing and Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Fox Chase Cancer Center discusses the organization's ambulatory care excellence model, highlighting role clarity, staffing optimization, and improved care coordination. She also shares priorities for 2026, including nursing innovation, workforce engagement, and more.

In this episode, James Newman, Vice President of Patient Logistics at Virtua Health System, joins the podcast to discuss how care delivery is evolving beyond the hospital walls. He explores care-at-home models, including post-discharge management and mobile integrated health, and shares how empowering frontline employees drives better outcomes. James also offers practical advice for emerging leaders, emphasizing the importance of identifying issues early and adapting quickly.

In this episode, Jack Hooper, CEO and Co-founder of Take Command, explains how individual coverage HRAs are reshaping employer sponsored benefits and why adoption is accelerating. He discusses cost control, employee choice, and what early success stories signal for the future of health insurance.

In this episode, Todd Karpinski, PharmD, MS, FASHP, FACHE, System Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at WVU Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving pharmacy landscape. He shares perspectives on ongoing challenges with retail pharmacy reimbursements, addressing staffing shortages, and how strategic partnerships can support sustainable growth and strengthen pharmacy operations across the health system.

In this episode, Jean Ann Larson, Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Development at the Heersink School of Medicine and Chief Leadership Development Officer at UAB Medicine, shares how her team is supporting leaders through rapid organizational change and system expansion.

In this episode, Donnie Rosario, System Vice President of Laboratory Services at CommonSpirit Health, shares insights on leading large scale lab operations, addressing workforce and financial pressures, and using data, automation, and trust driven leadership to translate strategy into consistent operational results across a national health system.

In this episode, Dr. Suparna Dutta, Chair of the Medicine Department at Hartford HealthCare, discusses leading integrated care across inpatient and ambulatory settings, addressing social determinants of health, and using technology to improve access, transitions of care, and patient outcomes.

In this episode, Sarina Rodriques, Associate Vice President of System Lab Operations at Rush University System for Health, shares how Rush is building a unified laboratory model focused on workforce sustainability, insourcing strategies, and strong governance to support quality, safety, and long-term system growth.

In this episode, Kayce Degenhardt, Vice President of Clinical Applications at Inova Health System, shares how AI, automation, and redesigned access strategies are improving efficiency, reducing clinician burden, and supporting value based care across the system.

In this episode, Sarah Matt, MD, MBA, health technology strategist and author of "The Borderless Healthcare Revolution", discusses her journey from surgery to health tech and shares a framework for improving healthcare access across geography, technology, trust, and equity.

In this episode, Bruce A. Bartoo, MPA, CFRE, President and Chief Gratitude Officer of Gratitude Health Group, explains how honoring and triaging patient gratitude can strengthen care teams, reduce burnout, and enhance the overall healthcare experience.

In this episode, Dr. Sunil Verma, Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory at UCI Health, discusses rapid health system growth, an ambulatory first strategy, and the role of physician leadership in expanding access, aligning clinicians, and sustaining high quality care.

In this episode, Dawn Rock-Tremble, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Encompass Health, shares leadership advice, key compliance trends, and how healthcare organizations are preparing for the growing impact of AI and evolving regulations across states.

In this episode, Rob Kollin, M.S., M.S.M-Healthcare, Lecturer at Kent State University, shares perspectives on effective leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication in healthcare and public health. He discusses mentoring emerging leaders, servant leadership, and how real world experience and discomfort can drive growth and impact.

In this episode, Heather Tamborino, Chief Financial Officer at EmblemHealth, discusses how payer provider collaboration, thoughtful use of AI, and data integration can improve outcomes while easing administrative burden. She also shares how rising pharmacy costs, PBM strategy, and transparency initiatives are shaping financial priorities for 2026.

In this episode, Justin L. Vesser, PharmD, MS, Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy at UVA Health, shares how his team expanded clinical pharmacy services, improved medication access, and grew retail operations to better serve patients across Virginia. He also discusses navigating reimbursement pressures, regulatory headwinds, and leading through change by anchoring pharmacy teams in a clear mission.

In this episode, Bethanie Stein, PharmD, Segment President of Pharmacy at Humana, discusses how employers are approaching GLP-1 coverage and why partnerships with manufacturers like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk matter now. She shares how CenterWell Pharmacy is using transparency, clinical oversight, and adherence focused models to expand access while managing costs.

In this episode, Roya Tran, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer for Pharmacy Finance and Supply Chain at Duke Health, joins the podcast to discuss her experience with the 340B program and how it supports access to care. She shares perspectives on expanding the ambulatory pharmacy space, identifying growth opportunities, and improving access to pharmaceutical care through strategic finance and supply chain alignment.

In this episode, Luke Rockenbach, Chief Financial Officer for Sutter Health's Silicon Valley Division, discusses strategies to balance growth, operational efficiency, and value-based care while navigating complex healthcare economics. He shares how optimizing space, expanding clinician capacity, and leveraging technology are shaping priorities and opportunities for 2026.

In this episode, Timothy Carrigan, PhD, RN, NEA-BE, FACHE, Regional Chief Nursing Officer for Illinois and Indiana at Trinity Health, discusses strengthening quality, safety, and experience while improving value across a large regional system. He shares how workforce stabilization, technology adoption, and access focused growth strategies are shaping nursing leadership priorities heading into 2026.

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker's Healthcare, about key insights from the JPM Healthcare Conference, including the shift away from hospital-centric models, growing capacity pressures, early results from AI investments, and the evolving reality of value-based care.

In this episode, J. Tod Fetherling, Author & Keynote Storyteller shares lessons from decades in healthcare analytics and startups, exploring how leaders translate data into decisions, build strong teams, and execute strategy.

In this episode, Dr. Alice Hm Chen, Executive Vice President and Chief Health Officer at Centene, discusses how the organization is improving maternal and child health outcomes across Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace populations. She shares insights on rural care challenges, evidence based interventions like midwifery and doulas, and how data and partnerships drive population health impact.

In this episode, Edith Okolo, PharmD, RPh, Director of Pharmacy at Cedar Crest Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss pharmacy priorities heading into 2026, with patient safety at the forefront. She shares insights on improving workflow efficiency, addressing medication affordability—particularly long-acting injectables—and navigating ongoing medication shortages and broader industry challenges.

In this episode, Waleed Javaid, MD, Chief Quality Officer at WVU Hospitals, joins the podcast to discuss the continued push toward outpatient care and what it means for quality and patient experience. He shares how health systems can balance high standards of care with evolving patient needs, and highlights quality improvement initiatives designed to support safer, more efficient care delivery in a changing healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Joy Oh, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer at Christ Hospital Health Network, shares how strong governance, disciplined AI pilots, and close operational partnerships are accelerating digital transformation while managing risk.

In this episode, Denzil Ross, MBA, FACHE, President of the South Region at Indiana University Health, shares how redesigned patient flow reduced emergency department hold times by 30 percent while supporting cardiovascular growth. He also outlines 2026 priorities around access to care, graduate medical education expansion, and strategic program growth amid industry uncertainty.

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker's 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Mark Behl, President & CEO of NorthBay Health, discusses investing in new technology, collaborating with payers to enhance patient experience, creating tech solutions to improve efficiency, and advancing value-based care initiatives.In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Nick Gates, president of Priority Health, shares his leadership journey, the values shaping his approach, and how trust and community guide decision making. He also discusses digital transformation, multi state expansion, and priorities around affordability, access, and member experience.

In this episode, Nick Gazda, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP, Director of Pharmacy Oncology and Infusion at Cone Health, discusses how standardized infusion services, centralized medication access, and technology integration have improved patient care and operational efficiency. He also shares strategies for navigating financial and regulatory headwinds while pursuing growth and value-based opportunities in 2026.

In this episode, Cody Walker, President of Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock, discusses leading a busy tertiary care hospital within a 12 hospital Arkansas system, with a focus on access, efficiency, and technology enabled care. He also shares perspectives on reimbursement pressures, workforce shortages, GME expansion, and practical leadership lessons for emerging healthcare leaders.

In this episode, Andy Zukowski, Chief Financial Officer at ECU Health, joins the podcast to discuss key financial trends shaping healthcare, including rising costs of care and long-term sustainability. He shares how his team maintains focus on a multi-year strategic agenda while navigating uncertainty and balancing financial discipline with the need to support high-quality patient care.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 7 major developments in healthcare, including nurse strikes, IT risks, major cancer center investments, rural hospital recovery, and more.

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker's 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Matthew Love, President and CEO of Nicklaus Children's Health System, discusses initiatives to develop a strong pediatric cancer program in Florida, navigating cost and reimbursement pressures, and handling AI governance, including insights from the “Ask Nick” program.In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Deborah Visconi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, discusses expanding emergency and ambulatory access, integrating behavioral and physical health, and navigating financial headwinds while advancing the mission of equitable care for one of New Jersey's largest and most complex communities.

In this episode, Alan Kumar, MD, FACEP, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer at Powers Health, discusses the system's recent rebrand, enterprise wide service line integration, and digital transformation efforts aimed at standardization, automation, and sustainable growth amid regulatory and financial uncertainty.