Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Amy Compton-Phillips, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health, discusses how her experience at Kaiser Permanente and Providence shaped her mission to simplify care delivery. She shares how CVS is leveraging its national footprint to improve access, navigation, and cost transparency while reducing payer provider friction and rebuilding trust across the...

In this episode, Dutch Rojas, Founder of Bliksem Health, shares his candid perspective on structural misalignment in healthcare, arguing that payment reform and site neutral policies are key to lasting change.

In this episode, Tesa Anewishki, CEO and President of Loretto Hospital, shares how her team is preparing for Medicaid cuts and rising uncompensated care while doubling down on access, partnerships, and workforce investment. She discusses launching a hospital based free grocery store, strengthening community collaborations, and advocating for sustainable funding to close health equity gaps on Chica...

In this episode, Dr. Aref Rifai, ophthalmologist and President of the Syrian American Medical Society, shares how the organization has expanded care across all 13 Syrian provinces following liberation. He discusses scaling hospitals and centers of excellence, launching a new radiation oncology center, strengthening medical education, and partnering with U.S. health systems to rebuild infrastructur...

In this episode, Nirav Shah, MD, President of US Digestive Health at U.S. Digestive Health and Assistant Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine, shares insights on physician shortages, the future of colonoscopy, AI in endoscopy, and balancing autonomy with scale in a multi state GI platform. He also discusses advancing clinical research, ASC strategy, and building transparent physician...

In this episode, Sierra Garvin, Senior Associate Director of Above Brand Marketing at Boehringer Ingelheim speaks with Mandy Leonard, Senior Director of Drug Use Policy and Formulary Management at Cleveland Clinic about the key drivers of rising healthcare costs, including chronic disease, multiple comorbidities, rare diseases, and wasteful spending. They explore practical strategies to lower tota...

In this episode, Steve Smith, Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Contact Center and Access at Inova Health System, shares how the organization is leveraging cloud based technology, digital assistants, and AI driven tools to streamline scheduling, improve self service, and enhance both patient and team member experiences.

In this episode, Robert A. Figlin, MD, FACP, Steven Spielberg Family Chair in Hematology Oncology and Interim Director of Cedars-Sinai Cancer and the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, discusses aligning cancer strategy with system priorities, embedding research into clinical care, and building innovative, patient centered models to improve access and outcomes across the continuum.

In this episode, Paul Hiltz, FACHE, President and CEO of Naples Comprehensive Health, discusses doubling the organization’s size while maintaining independence and a top tier focus on quality and access. He shares how strategic partnerships with groups like Hospital for Special Surgery and Northwestern Medicine, along with leadership development initiatives, are strengthening care delivery across...

In this episode, Mara Nitu, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children, IU Health, joins the podcast to discuss improving care quality and access across pediatric and academic settings. She shares insights on hospital-acquired condition reduction efforts, optimizing access and care coordination, building partnerships for long-t...

In this episode, Jeff Flaks, CEO of Hartford HealthCare, shares how the organization is leveraging AI, virtual care, remote monitoring, and a new partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to expand access, improve quality, and make care more human and affordable. He outlines a bold vision focused on being the best at getting better while navigating policy and operational headwinds.

In this episode, Karen Walker Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Clever Care Health Plan, discusses how culturally competent, value based care is reshaping Medicare Advantage. She shares insights on strengthening provider trust, investing in community based engagement, and advocating for quality metrics that recognize cultural competence to improve outcomes and affordability.

In this episode, Stephen Merz, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Sheppard Pratt Solutions, shares how partnering with health systems to integrate behavioral and physical care, improve access, and strengthen financial sustainability can help communities expand much needed mental health services nationwide.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Mabus, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Parkview Health, shares how his team rapidly scaled generative AI across clinical and revenue cycle operations, driving efficiency, reducing burnout, and strengthening ROI. He also discusses governance, provider adoption, and expanding equitable access to AI tools across rural communities.

In this episode, Courtney Holladay, VP and Chief Learning Officer at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, shares how the organization embeds leadership development across its 27,000 person workforce to improve engagement, patient experience, and research impact. She discusses cultivating leadership early, breaking down silos, and making development a strategic lever in the mission to...

In this episode, Kelly Macken Marble, Chief Executive Officer of Osceola Medical Center, discusses expanding mental health and substance use services, investing in facility growth and specialty recruitment, and navigating Medicaid, 340B, and rural reimbursement challenges to sustain local access to care.

In this episode, Dr. Kapil Dhingra, A Physician-in-Chief at The Permanente Medical Group, discusses guiding a diverse patient population, integrating AI to enhance care, and leading with purpose in a physician-led health system. He shares insights on lifelong learning, mentoring, and creating opportunities for emerging leaders to grow and impact healthcare.

In this episode, Jeff Bak, President and Chief Executive Officer of Imagine360, shares how alternative health plan models and reference based pricing can lower employer costs while improving the member experience. He discusses narrowing networks, building provider trust, correcting broker misconceptions, and delivering guaranteed savings in a high pressure cost environment.

In this episode, Amaka Eneanya, former Chief Transformation Officer of Emory Healthcare, shares insights on integrating AI, advancing community partnerships, strengthening workforce well being, and leading bold, equity focused transformation to improve outcomes at scale.

In this episode, Dionne Dixon, Region Director of Education Services for the Northwest Region at CommonSpirit Health, shares how Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is accelerating training, expanding early career pipelines, and driving 100 percent retention in key roles through innovative workforce development and resiliency programs.

In this episode, Quanna Batiste Brown, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Touro Infirmary within LCMC Health, shares how she is redesigning nursing infrastructure, advancing workforce development, leveraging virtual nursing and AI, and driving culture change to improve quality, retention, and patient outcomes.

In this episode, Molly Biwer, Chief Marketing Officer of Emory Healthcare, discusses launching a bold new brand identity, deepening community trust through large scale experiential campaigns, and evolving marketing into a strategic growth driver powered by digital integration, AI, and a more personalized patient experience.

In this episode, James E. Moore, President of Connecticut Children's Specialty Group and System Chief Medical Officer at Connecticut Children's, discusses boosting clinic and OR efficiency to grow volume, strengthening culture to retain workforce talent, and expanding regional centers of excellence including advanced cellular and gene therapy and fetal care to ensure long term sustainability.

In this episode, Dr. Geralda Xavier, Regional Chief Medical Officer at Atlantic Health System, shares how her team reduced length of stay and improved throughput through multidisciplinary collaboration, while navigating workforce fatigue, financial pressures, and a continued focus on quality, safety, and equity in 2026.

In this episode, Jason Glover, CEO of Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center Adult Services, joins the podcast to discuss advancing evidence-based practice and creating a safe, high-reliability work environment for care teams. He shares key challenges for the year ahead, including strengthening team-based models and extending collaboration across payers, providers, and employer partners to drive be...