Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Mike O'Neill, CEO, MedicaSoft, discusses how ACOs can move beyond data collection to real-time, actionable insights that improve care quality, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. He also explores the growing role of FHIR, interoperability, and data strategy in supporting value-based care, particularly in rural and underserved communities.This episode is sponsored by MedicaSoft.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Dallas Killian, Chief Operating Officer, East Adams Rural Healthcare. He discusses guiding a rural hospital through financial challenges, the importance of transparency and community trust, and how empowering teams to help solve problems can create sustainable paths forward during times of uncertainty.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Eric Price, Chief Financial Officer, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. He shares insights on balancing innovation with long-term strategy, approaching AI thoughtfully in a rural setting, and why communication, visibility, and a steady leadership mindset are essential amid constant change in healthcare.

In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on the current state of private equity investment in physician practice management, the specialties attracting the most interest, and the operational factors shaping today's healthcare transactions.

In this episode, Katie Haifley, Senior Director of Product at NRC Health, and Tanya Hammon, Director of Experience at Parkview Health, discuss how ambient AI is enhancing leader rounding by reducing documentation burdens, capturing deeper patient insights, improving service recovery opportunities, and strengthening patient-provider connections. This episode is sponsored by NRC Health.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Kevin Bozic, Professor and Chair, Surgery and Perioperative Care Department, Dell Medical School at UT Austin. He discusses leading through rapid growth, preserving organizational culture, and why purpose, adaptability, and mission alignment are essential for long-term success in healthcare.

In this episode, Maria Sexton, MBA, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at University Health System, joins the podcast to discuss the growing need to expand patient access and deliver more seamless healthcare experiences. She shares insights on emerging developments shaping the industry and explains how rapid experimentation and innovation are helping organizations adapt, improve operations, and better meet the needs of patients and care teams.

In this episode, Jeff Ellman and Michael Krasman of UrbanBound discuss how technology, AI, and smarter relocation strategies are helping healthcare systems attract top talent, reduce costs, and improve the employee experience. They also share insights on innovation, workforce challenges, and lessons learned from building and scaling successful businesses.

In this episode, Karla Mills, Vice President of Product Innovation, Surescripts, discusses how health plans can use medication data as an early signal to identify risk, prioritize new members, and improve care management. She shares practical strategies for preparing ahead of enrollment surges and leveraging existing programs to drive better outcomes and operational performance. For more information, please check out our website: https://surescripts.com/who-we-serve/health-plans

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, shares key themes emerging from conversations with healthcare CEOs and CFOs, including access to care, financial sustainability, workforce resilience, and policy advocacy. She also discusses how leaders are balancing uncertainty around reimbursement and Medicaid changes with growing optimism about AI, innovation, and the future of healthcare transformation.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker's Healthcare, shares insights from a rare behind-the-scenes visit to UnitedHealth Group's headquarters, exploring how the company is investing in AI, software, and data infrastructure to reshape healthcare.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 8 key healthcare developments, including telehealth expansion, Medicare Advantage challenges, CEO turnover, AI governance, and more.

In this episode, Dorsey Morrow, CEO of Liberty HealthShare, discusses the growing affordability challenges facing healthcare consumers, the rise of alternative healthcare payment models, and the importance of transparency, trust, and prevention in improving access to care.This episode is sponsored by Liberty HealthShare.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. William Levine, Frank E. Stinchfield Professor and Chair, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Chief, Shoulder Service, and Co-Director, Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center. He discusses navigating financial and operational pressures in academic medicine, expanding ambulatory care, and the leadership principles that help organizations adapt and thrive during times of constant change.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Kyle Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, Day Kimball Health. He discusses strengthening access to care in rural communities, leading through rapid change, developing innovative transportation solutions, and advancing initiatives focused on equity, affordability, and preventive care.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Mark Marsh, President and Chief Executive Officer, Owensboro Health. He discusses leading through healthcare policy uncertainty, the importance of communication and trust across a 5,000-person workforce, and how culture, transparency, and strategic focus are helping Owensboro Health navigate a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Michael Ezzie, MD, President, OhioHealth Physician Group, and Frank Panzarella, Principal, ECG Management Consultants, discuss how healthcare organizations can lead meaningful physician enterprise transformation at scale. They explore the challenges of access, governance, communication, and culture change while sharing practical strategies for sustaining long-term improvement in today's high-pressure healthcare environment.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Ravi Bashyal, Vice-Chairman, Patient and Provider Experience and Director, Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Endeavor Health; Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He discusses leading through healthcare consolidation, maintaining a relentless focus on patient outcomes and experience, and delivering high-value outpatient joint replacement care in an evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Ericka Beeler, MBA, CEO, Beeler Consulting, LLC, shares her journey from frontline healthcare roles to entrepreneurship, discussing the firm's work supporting rural hospital turnarounds and helping independent physicians launch and grow successful practices.

In this episode, Annmarie Lyons, VP, Women's Health Service Line, UPMC Health, discusses strategies to improve access to women's healthcare, address maternity care gaps, and better meet the evolving needs of patients across generations. She also shares leadership lessons on staying curious, aligning work with purpose, and building a career centered on impact and fulfillment.

In this episode, Chris Bradbury, CEO of IHCS, and Ashish V. Shah, Founder and CEO of Dina, join the podcast to discuss the strategic vision behind Dina and the opportunities technology creates to improve care coordination. They explore how AI agents are supporting staff by reducing administrative burdens, enhancing workflows, and enabling care teams to focus more on delivering high-quality patient care.

In this episode, Dr. Ryan Gates, Executive Dean and Senior Vice-President of the Leavitt School of Health at WGU, discusses his journey from educator and pharmacist to healthcare executive and academic leader. He shares how WGU is addressing critical workforce shortages through industry partnerships, technology-enabled learning, and innovative approaches to expanding access to healthcare education.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Martin Jenter, Orthopedic Surgeon, Integrowth Orthopedic Specialists and Henry Ford Health System & Medical Director, Michigan Outpatient Surgical Center ASC. He discusses the rapid growth of outpatient joint replacement, the challenges posed by health system consolidation and electronic health records, and how physician-led ambulatory surgery centers can enhance efficiency, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.

In this episode, Omkar Kulkarni, MPH, Vice President, Chief Innovation & Transformation Officer, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Founder & Managing Director, KidsX, discusses how AI and digital health are transforming patient access, care delivery, and operational efficiency.

In this episode, Kelly Munson, President and CEO of Independence Health Group, discusses the evolving Medicaid and ACA landscape, the impact of policy changes on coverage and affordability, and the role of managed care in improving health outcomes. She also shares insights on food as medicine, healthcare innovation, and leadership lessons from becoming the organization's first female CEO.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Eduardo Conrado, President, Ascension. Here, he discusses Ascension's ambulatory growth strategy, investments in serving Medicaid and uninsured populations, and how the organization is redesigning care delivery to improve access, patient experience, and long-term community health.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Desi McCue, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. Desi discusses rebuilding human-centered healthcare, engaging frontline teams through transparency and listening, and creating flexible workforce strategies that support resilience, accountability, and meaningful connection.In collaboration with Insight Global.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Luis Taveras, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer, Jefferson Health. He discusses how AI is reshaping healthcare leadership, the importance of disciplined investment decisions focused on speed to value, and why building mission-driven teams remains the foundation for successful transformation.

In this episode, Jawad Khan, Vice President, Enterprise Analytics, Akron Children's, discusses how healthcare organizations can move beyond AI pilots to build trusted, scalable capabilities that improve clinical workflows and decision-making.

In this episode, Jennifer Worthy, Executive Vice President of Revenue Optimization at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), joins the podcast to discuss the technology gap between payers and providers and the challenges it creates across the healthcare ecosystem. She also shares her perspective on the leadership attributes needed to navigate change, foster collaboration, and drive sustainable improvements in financial and operational performance.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Kevin Zeng, Chief Nurse Executive, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Sutter Health. Kevin shares how his team is expanding patient access while supporting workforce well-being, and discusses the importance of mission-driven leadership, organizational culture, and turning strategy into consistent execution during times of rapid change.In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Ozarks Healthcare CMIO and Hospitalist Dr. Priscilla Frase joins MEDITECH Chief Nursing Executive Cathy Turner, RN to discuss how technology, interoperability, and a bold approach to innovation is driving meaningful change across the health system and helped to earn the organization national recognition as a rural healthcare leader.This episode is sponsored by MEDITECH.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Nicholas Grosso, President, The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics. He discusses the launch of MedVanta, the importance of physician ownership in healthcare operations and technology, and how strong teams help organizations navigate rapid change while preserving long-term value.

In this episode, Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President of IT Applications at Houston Methodist, joins the podcast to discuss the organization's digital priorities for 2026 and the technologies shaping the future of healthcare delivery. She shares insights on the growing role of ambient listening solutions in reducing documentation burden, improving clinician efficiency, and enabling care teams to spend more time focused on patients.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Michael Coyle, Chief Executive Officer, Veterans Memorial Hospital. He discusses leading a major technology transformation, addressing workforce and payer challenges, and why innovation, strategic partnerships, and forward-thinking leadership are essential for rural hospitals navigating rapid change.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Trey Crabb, Chief Executive Officer, Deaconess Associations Incorporated. He shares lessons from successfully merging organizations and cultures, discusses strategies for growth through partnerships and acquisitions, and explains how flexible workforce models and collaborative leadership help drive resilience across home health, hospice, personal care, and therapy services.In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Tomas Gregorio, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Care New England Health System, joins the podcast to discuss the organization's partnership with Rhode Island College and the development of training programs that help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. He also shares insights on the use of ambient listening technologies and how he is leveraging AI to improve efficiency, support clinicians, and advance digital innovation across the health system.

In this episode, Andy Anderson, MD, MBA, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, joins the podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations are navigating rapid changes in automation and digital transformation. He shares insights on the evolving responsibilities of clinical and technology leaders, highlighting how the roles of Chief Medical Officers and Chief Information Officers are becoming increasingly interconnected as organizations work to improve care delivery, quality, and operational performance.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Greg Sieg, Chief Information Security Officer, University of Michigan Health Regional Network. He discusses aligning cybersecurity programs across a growing health system, navigating the rapid rise of AI, and why communication, cultural alignment, and workforce-focused technology decisions are essential to strengthening healthcare resilience and security.In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Han, Chief Medical Officer, Ambience Healthcare, discusses how ambient AI is reducing clinician burnout, improving documentation quality, and driving adoption at scale by focusing on clinician trust, workflow integration, and measurable outcomes.This episode is sponsored by Ambience Healthcare.

In this sponsored episode, George Stein, Vice President of Digital at Montefiore Einstein, and Dr. Shivani Agarwal, Senior Director of Community Healthcare Improvement & Strategy at Montefiore Einstein, join the podcast to discuss innovative approaches to improving preventive cancer screening rates. They share how agentic AI outreach and digital solutions are helping patients navigate the screening process, reduce barriers to care, and connect more people with timely preventive services.

In this episode, David W. Zaas, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Duke University Health System, joins the podcast to discuss expanding access to care and bringing high-quality healthcare closer to home for patients and communities. He shares his vision for shaping the future of Duke Health, highlighting strategic growth initiatives, innovation, and the organization's commitment to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the populations it serves.