In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, host Lukas Voss is joined by Corbin Petro, President of Carelon Behavioral Health, to explore the pressing challenges and promising innovations shaping the behavioral health landscape. Corbin shares valuable insights on how healthcare organizations can better serve diverse populations and prepare …

In this episode, Melissa Hasler, APRN, CNM, Director of Certified Nurse Midwifery at Fairview Health Services, discusses how Fairview is tackling the Black maternal health crisis by eliminating race-based screenings, rethinking care maps, and centering equity in prenatal and delivery care.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason sits down with Armando Cardoso, CEO of PayrHealth, to explore how strategic partnerships and smart reimbursement strategies can help ambulatory surgery centers thrive. Armando shares his insights on common challenges ASCs face, how PayrHealth works to maximize contract value, an…

In this episode, Dr. Alex Vaccaro, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, joins the Becker’s Spine and Orthopedic Podcast to discuss groundbreaking advancements in spinal cord injury research, the role of AI in healthcare, and how robotics are transforming spine surgery.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights key healthcare stories, including the rising Medicare cost projections tied to GLP-1 drugs, emergency department overcrowding causes, hospital closures, and more.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Sam Patel, CEO of Imagine Orthodontic Studio, joins the podcast to discuss how his fast-growing practice is making orthodontic care more affordable, accessible, and customizable for today’s patients, while navigating economic challenges without passing costs onto families.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erica Carbajal speaks with Maria González Manso, CEO and Co-Founder of Tucuvi, about how healthcare organizations are using voice AI to overcome clinical capacity challenges and improve patient outcomes. Maria shares real-world examples of how Tucuvi’s AI-powered voice agent, Lola, is helping redu…

In this episode, Melissa Hasler, APRN, CNM, Director of Certified Nurse Midwifery at Fairview Health Services, discusses how Fairview is tackling the Black maternal health crisis by eliminating race-based screenings, rethinking care maps, and centering equity in prenatal and delivery care.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Jason Taylor, Chief Growth Officer at Panda Health joins Scott Becker to discuss the widening gap in healthcare innovation between large and smaller health systems, the impact of policy uncertainty, and why investing in relationships is critical for emerging healthcare leaders.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Etene Terrell-Fakorede, CEO of Encompass Health - Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio, shares her inspiring journey from a one-day temp job to healthcare leadership, her team's transformative work in reducing readmissions, and her powerful approach to leadership, innovation, and patient advocacy in an evolving healthcare landscape.…

In this episode, Dr. Mark Meeker, VP and Chief Medical Officer at OSF St. Mary and Holy Family Medical Centers, shares how OSF is using FirstLook Lung, a groundbreaking blood test, to enhance early lung cancer detection—dramatically improving survival outcomes and streamlining care pathways.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Arianne Dowdell, VP and Chief Culture & Engagement Officer at Houston Methodist, shares insights into fostering a high-performing workplace, advancing health equity, and leveraging technology to enhance care. She also discusses her leadership journey and what’s ahead for the growing health system.…

In this episode, Dr. Blake Hendrickson, Program Director for Master of Healthcare, Administration Professor at Austin Peay State University and Program, shares his journey from a high-pressure healthcare executive role to academia. He dives into pressing topics like rural healthcare access, the impact of AI, and how future leaders can shape a more …

In this episode, Dr. Joel Nelson and Beth Wild join Alan Condon to discuss UPMC’s growing international footprint, including the opening of a new Hillman Cancer Center in Croatia. They share the strategy behind global expansion, key challenges in integrating into local healthcare systems, and insights for health systems eyeing international growth.…

In this episode, Dr. Veronica McBurney, family physician and founder of Westbourne Medical Studios in Glasgow, joins Scott Becker to share how her global experiences and personal healing journey inspired a unique approach to integrative medicine. She also discusses the power of music, meditation, and energy in modern healthcare.…

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Durand, Chief Medical Officer and President of Prenuvo, discusses how their whole-body, non-invasive MRI technology is transforming proactive healthcare. He shares insights on early disease detection, the patient experience, and the evolving role of prevention in modern medicine.…

n this episode, Brad Hancock, CEO, and Dr. Dan Kloster, Co-Founder of InFormed Consent, share insights into how their innovative digital platform is reshaping the informed consent process. They discuss empowering patients through educational videos while providing physicians with legal peace of mind—driving better outcomes, higher procedure adoptio…

In this episode, Dr. Mark Meeker, VP and Chief Medical Officer at OSF St. Mary and Holy Family Medical Centers, shares how OSF is using FirstLook Lung, a groundbreaking blood test, to enhance early lung cancer detection—dramatically improving survival outcomes and streamlining care pathways.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to break down why Elevance Health outperformed expectations while UnitedHealth stumbled in Q1.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, David Zakariaie, Founder and CEO of Senseye, joins Scott Becker to share how his company is transforming mental health care through objective, eye-based diagnostics using just a smartphone. He discusses the founding journey from a high school science fair to FDA-bound innovation, and how Senseye is tackling the mental health crisis…

In this episode, Dr. Romilla Batra, SVP and Chief Medical Officer at Premera Blue Cross, discusses how she’s rethinking clinical strategy to align with the quintuple aim, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance equity. She also shares insights on empowering providers, removing barriers to care, and partnering with communities for better health outcome…

In this episode, Michael Goebel, President & CEO of AdventHealth Parker, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss the hospital’s transformative $300 million expansion, the organization’s mission-driven approach to care, and how AdventHealth is building for the future across the growing Denver metro area.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Dr. Eric Cheng, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at UCLA Health Sciences, shares his unique journey from neurology to informatics, dives into the intersection of AI and data quality, and explores how UCLA is reimagining growth, regulation, and patient-centered documentation in healthcare.…

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Lukas Voss chats with William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and President of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, about the power of collaboration in advancing clinical lab services and patient care. Dr. Morice discusses the organization’s evolving platform approach, how strategic collaborations enhance outcom…

In this episode, Dr. Bradley Dykstra, CEO of MI Smiles Dental Group, shares insights on dental industry trends, the impact of technology like AI and virtual agents, and how strong leadership, culture, and data-driven decisions are key to navigating staffing shortages and economic shifts.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key healthcare stories, including a successful financial turnaround at St. Vincent's in Colorado, closures tied to private equity-backed health systems, major layoffs in Texas, and the upcoming departure of UNC Health CEO Dr. Wesley Burks.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Lukas Voss is joined by Rob DeWig, Vice President of Healthcare Sales at Inmar Intelligence, to discuss how health systems can leverage pharmaceutical returns data to reduce waste and optimize pharmacy operations. Rob shares practical examples of how returns data goes beyond expired medications, d…

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss a wave of recent hospital closures, the impact of private equity ownership, and the mounting financial pressures facing health systems.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare joins Scott Becker to break down critical healthcare updates, including NIH grant freezes, the impact on academic medical centers, and a troubling rise in hospital closures.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why shares of Universal Health Services, Tenet Healthcare, and Humana took sharp hits, with concerns ranging from reimbursement risks to earnings expectations and Medicare star ratings.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Scott Becker shares six key healthcare updates, including Intermountain’s expansion in Utah, OSU Wexner’s move to go cashless, improved cancer rates, the impact of Medicaid expansion, middle management cuts, and more.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason speaks with Thomas Lanvers, Senior Vice President at Locumsmart, about the evolving landscape of physician and advanced practice provider (APP) staffing. Thomas shares key trends shaping today’s workforce, from physician retirements to shifting care models, and offers practical …

In this episode, Vishal Bhalla, Founder & CEO of AnalytAIX, and Noel Zamot, COO of AnalytAIX, share insights into how their company is bridging the AI adoption gap in healthcare by making data insights more accessible, improving safety, and supporting human-centered care. Learn more at https://analytaix.com/…

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five key stories shaping healthcare today, from hospital closures and hiring freezes to increased burdens on leadership, a notable meeting between a hospital CEO and RFK Jr., and the White House’s focus on COVID-19 lab leak investigations.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, William “Skip” Hidlay, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, shares how his team is leveraging generative AI, integrated storytelling, and strategic improvisation to drive brand growth ahead of the center’s historic expansion.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Janice Polo, EVP and CFO of BayCare Health System, shares insights into her her 35-year journey at BayCare, key strategies in workforce optimization, leveraging AI for efficiency, and how the organization maintains financial strength amid industry headwinds.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Aaron Chang, FACHE and President of Jefferson Health East Region, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss how Jefferson is expanding access to care, addressing workforce challenges, and investing in clinical innovation. He also shares insights on leadership, partnerships, and the impactful oncology expansion bringing expert cancer care closer…

In this episode, Dr. Alexander K. Meininger, Managing Partner at Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, joins Scott Becker to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of running an independent orthopedic practice in a resort town, trends in outpatient procedures, bioinductive implants, and advice for emerging physician leaders.…

In this episode, Todd Conklin, CFO of Care New England, shares key trends shaping healthcare finance, including policy shifts, the role of AI, and strategic growth priorities. He also discusses how the system is meeting community needs while navigating financial transformation and preparing for the future.…

In this episode, Dr. Jared Kutzin, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, discusses how simulation-based education is evolving with advanced technologies like VR and AI. He also shares insights into building scalable programs, fo…

In this episode, R. Kyle Kramer, CEO of Day Kimball Health, shares how his rural Connecticut hospital is tackling workforce shortages, financial pressures, and care access disparities through population-specific strategies, legislative advocacy, and community-driven leadership.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Melissa Skottegaard, Chief Communications Officer and Chair of The Cigna Group Foundation, shares how the organization is tackling youth mental health, veteran housing insecurity, and health equity through a data-driven, employee-powered community engagement strategy designed for deeper, more focused impact.…

In this episode, Sandra Johnson, Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer at MedStar Health, discusses how her team is navigating increasing denials, Medicaid re-enrollment challenges, and regional layoffs—all while leading a major revenue cycle and business transformation. She also shares how building a strong, supportive culture is key to effective…

In this episode, Dr. Clara Lin, CMIO and VP of Digital Health & Informatics at Seattle Children’s, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss driving clinician satisfaction, partnering with Google on innovative AI tools like the “Pathway Assistant,” and preparing the pediatric workforce for the future of healthcare tech.…

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss the critical challenges shaping healthcare today. They discuss care inequities, the loss of public trust, the growing physician shortage, and what it will take to realign the system for a more sustainable and fair future.…

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to unpack UnitedHealth’s steep stock drop, rising medical loss ratios, and the ripple effects of Medicare Advantage pressures on the payer industry.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, dives into the latest federal policy shifts impacting the 340B drug pricing program and highlights a major acquisition move by Ascension Health.Από τον Becker's Healthcare

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason sits down with Armando Cardoso, CEO of PayrHealth, to explore how strategic partnerships and smart reimbursement strategies can help ambulatory surgery centers thrive. Armando shares his insights on common challenges ASCs face, how PayrHealth works to maximize contract value, an…

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with 3 Leaders from WEconnect Health Management, Daniela Luzi Tudor co-founder and CEO, Murphy Jensen Co Founder, and EVP of Business Development, and Cameron Chell, Executive Chairman. They share their personal recovery stories, the founding journey of WEconnect, and how their behavioral health tech platform is…

In this episode, James Hereford shares insights from his journey from rural Montana to leading one of Minnesota's largest health systems. In this episode, he reflects on transforming Fairview into a unified system, tackling healthcare’s toughest challenges, and the leadership mindset needed to drive innovation and sustain meaningful impact.…