Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Warner Thomas, President And Chief Executive Officer, Sutter Health, discussing how the organization is expanding ambulatory care, strengthening leadership and talent development, investing in digital tools that reduce workforce burden, and maintaining a growth mindset to navigate ongoing healthcare change. In collaboration wi...

In this episode, Ketul J. Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wellstar Health System, reflects on his leadership journey, emphasizing the power of culture, authenticity, and continuous learning. He also highlights the importance of partnerships and digital innovation to expand access to care, especially in rural communities.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features C.J. Marbley, Chief Nursing Officer, University Medical Center New Orleans; Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, New Orleans East Hospital, LCMC Health, discussing strategies to expand patient access, redesign care teams, invest in workforce development, and build resilience through international and contingent s...

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting, features Deidre Rolli, RN, MBA, Senior Director of Clinical Partnerships & Growth, myLaurel. Here, she explores how extending acute and post-discharge care into the home can free up hospital capacity, reduce readmissions, and improve patient outcomes through a more connected care journey. This episode is sponsored by myLaurel .

In this episode, Georgia Gaveras, DO, Co-Founder & CMO, Talkiatry, explores the critical link between menopause and mental health and why siloed care leads to worse outcomes. She highlights the need for integrated, whole person approaches and expanded access to specialized psychiatric care for women navigating this stage of life. This episode is sponsored by Talkiatry .

In this episode, Jodie Hilliker, Senior Director of EHR Services at Healthrise, shares how RCM leaders can protect cash flow during EHR transitions by prioritizing operational readiness, aligning cross-functional ownership, and proactively addressing workflow and documentation gaps. This episode is sponsored by Healthrise .

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Andrew Molosky, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chapters Health System, discussing building a purpose driven workforce, fully committing to value based care, and embracing uncertainty as a catalyst for innovation in home and community based care.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Lucienne Ide, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Health Recovery Solutions. Here, she explores how remote patient monitoring is evolving into a connected, longitudinal care model that supports chronic disease management across the full patient journey, with an emphasis on interoperability, simplicity, and improving outcomes in a...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Keith Elgart, Chief Executive Officer, Concierge Choice Physicians and Timothy P. Seibert, MPH Chief Administrative Officer & Executive Director — Primary Care Initiative, Weill Cornell Medicine. They discuss how hybrid concierge programs can improve physician satisfaction, enhance patient experience, and create sustainabl...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s Spring 2026 Payer Issues Roundtable features Dirk Soenksen, Chief Executive Officer of Ceresti Health, discussing why dementia is a major yet underrecognized cost driver and how it reshapes population health strategy. He highlights the critical role of family caregivers, the limitations of traditional care management, and how payer-focused models can impr...

In this episode, Maria Ansari, MD, Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Permanente Federation and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of The Permanente Medical Group at Kaiser Permanente, joins the podcast to reflect on memorable moments throughout her career. She discusses how AI is driving new efficiencies, the ongoing challenge of rising healthcare costs, and the impact of an increasing...

In this episode, Kedar Mate, MD, co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Qualified Health, speaks with Nabile Safdar, Chief AI Officer, Emory Healthcare and Emory University, about practical strategies for AI adoption, from building trust with clinicians to scaling deployments effectively. They explore how leadership, consistent change management, and a strong organizational culture are essential to...

In this episode, Maureen Huber, CEO of Martti, an Equiti Solution, discusses why language access must be treated as core clinical infrastructure rather than a compliance checkbox. She shares how integrated interpretation services improve patient outcomes, clinician effectiveness, and overall health system performance. This episode is sponsored by Martti an Equiti Solution .

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Kevin Mahoney, CEO of Penn Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania & Chris Collins, CEO of ECG Management Consultants, discussing how academic health systems can scale while maintaining true integration across clinical care, research, and education. They explore governance, physician alignment, and leadership approaches...

In this episode, Carla P. Cangemi, MD, FAAP, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children’s, shares how the organization reimagined its palliative care program as Compassionate Care to better support children and families throughout every stage of the care journey. She discusses the multidisciplinary, holistic model, the importance of early trust-building con...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Joe Caristi, Chief Financial Officer, Speare Memorial Hospital, discussing navigating financial challenges in rural healthcare, investing in technology and teams, and using AI to reduce workforce strain while sustaining community care. In collaboration with Insight Global .

In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 14 insights on the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, including stronger deal flow, growth in non-provider services and specialty practices, rising AI investment, and more.

In this episode, Michael Meucci, President and Chief Executive Officer, Arcadia and Dr. Sanjay Doddamani, Founder and CEO, Guidehealth discuss how aligning data, AI, and payment models is reshaping value-based care. They explore evolving risk, cost dynamics, and how AI can scale access, improve outcomes, and support financial sustainability across healthcare systems. This episode is sponsored by G...

In this episode, Brandy Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Benefitbay, discusses the rapid growth of ICHRA models and why large employers are increasingly embracing choice driven benefits. She also shares how education, broker alignment, and evolving payer strategies are shaping the future of employer sponsored healthcare.

In this episode, Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, President and CEO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, shares how a mission driven, family like culture and deep CEO engagement drive excellence in quality and patient safety. He discusses leadership accountability, clinical excellence, and how transparency, technology, and continuous improvement shape high performing care environments.

In this episode, Sarah Matlin, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Memorial Health, joins the podcast to discuss strategic partnerships with Springfield Clinic and Florida International University to expand specialty services. She shares how leveraging the Epic platform and other technologies is helping improve efficiency, enhance care delivery, and make healthcare more affordable...

In this episode, Harlon Pickett, President of Eagle Care Health Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of direct primary care models on patient outcomes and cost. He shares how designing more effective networks and leveraging data can help create a more personalized and efficient healthcare experience.

In this episode, Kemar E. Green, DO, FANA - Rare & Complex Disease Neurologist, Neuro-Ophthalmologist, Oto-Neurologist, Founder & CEO, NeuroAgent AI, Inc., HazyEyes, Inc., Affiliate Faculty, JHU Data Science & AI Institute, Former Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University, discusses how AI, synthetic data, and intelligent systems are transforming neurology care and add...

In this episode,  Dr. Joseph G. Rogers, Director of The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses groundbreaking innovations in heart failure treatment, artificial heart technology, and gene therapy. He also shares insights on leadership, the future of cardiovascular care, and the importance of prevention in improving long-term patient outcomes.

In this episode, Eric Tower, Healthcare Corporate Transactions Partner, Blank Rome LLP, shares insights on the rapid shift toward ambulatory care, emerging partnerships, and evolving payment models. He also reflects on his career journey and offers advice on adapting to change and building a thoughtful, experience driven approach to healthcare leadership.