Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Randy Farmer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vermont Information Technology Leaders and the state’s health information exchange, discusses the evolution from data connectivity to health intelligence. He shares priorities around culture, customer experience, AI adoption, and how health data can drive better outcomes and lower costs across states and communities.

In this episode, Joseph Carr, Vice President of Supply Chain at Akron Children’s, discusses how his team is shifting supply chain decision-making back to a clinically integrated, strategic model. He shares lessons from driving standardization, freeing up clinician time for patient care, and balancing innovation, automation, and workforce well-being while supporting the mission of pediatric care.

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Fort, Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer at Ochsner Health, discusses how her team is using virtual care to reduce emergency department overcrowding and streamline patient care. She shares insights on integrating technology, improving care transitions, and creating a patient-centric approach across the health system.

In this episode, Paul Markovich, President and CEO of Ascendiun, discusses his testimony before Congress, the push to eliminate PBM spread pricing and rebates, and why he believes the healthcare industry must confront its cost problem head on. He also shares how Ascendiun’s new structure, digital health record ambitions, and unbundled PBM model aim to build a system that is sustainably affordable...

In this episode, Patrick Gilligan, President and CEO of Point32Health, shares how the New England based nonprofit is confronting rising medical and pharmacy costs while staying focused on members and employers as its true shareholders. He discusses the affordability crisis, aligning incentives with providers, and why redesigning care around the patient experience is essential to lowering costs and...

In this episode, Dr. Sylvester Youlo, Orthopedic Surgeon at Phelps Health, shares how shifting CMS rules and the move toward outpatient care are reshaping surgical practice in rural health systems. He discusses Phelps Health’s clinical documentation initiative and why strong documentation is critical for patient care, reimbursement, and the future of healthcare delivery.

In this episode, Ann M. Richardson, MBA, Founder and Principal Consultant at LeadWell Healthcare Consultants, shares the key challenges and opportunities she sees across healthcare, from access constraints and clinician burden to responsible AI adoption. She discusses how thoughtful technology partnerships can better support care teams, improve patient engagement, and help leaders navigate complex...

In this episode, Bryan Sisk, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Memorial Hermann Health System, discusses leading a workforce of more than 14,000 nurses across a large, diverse footprint. He shares insights on nurse retention, academic integration, culture building, and how health systems can create sustainable and empowering environments for the next generation of nurses.

In this episode, Thomas Graf, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Florida Blue, part of GuideWell, shares how the health plan is improving cancer care through a high-touch, tech-enabled navigation program for Medicare Advantage members. He discusses reducing variation, closing gaps between diagnosis and treatment, and achieving better outcomes, higher satisfaction, and lower costs by centering care arou...

In this episode, James Wellman, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, discusses using AI and data analytics to optimize revenue cycle management, improve patient care, and address the unique challenges facing rural health organizations.

Kari-Beth Law, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Board Member of the West Virginia University Health System, Professor of Adult, Child/Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatry, Vice Chair of Clinical Services, and Director of Telepsychiatry for the WVU School of Medicine Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry

In this episode, Brian Uridge, Senior Director of Public Safety and Security at University of Michigan Health System, shares how healthcare security has evolved amid rising workplace violence and why trust, training, and technology are critical to keeping patients and staff safe. He discusses behavioral threat assessment, relationship based safety models, and leadership lessons from his career in...

In this episode, Heather Isola, Vice President of Physician Assistant Services at Mount Sinai Health System, discusses how PAs are becoming central to workforce strategy, access, and care delivery amid growing supply and demand challenges. She shares insights on team based care models, top of license practice, and building sustainable systems to support advanced practice providers.

In this episode, Alex Yampolsky, PharmD MBA, Chief Clinical Officer at MedServe, discusses how outdated medication management puts outpatient facilities at risk and how technology can prevent drug diversion, improve safety, and reduce administrative burden. He also shares career lessons from his path as a pharmacist turned healthcare entrepreneur.

 In this episode, Dr. Marschall Runge, former CEO of Michigan Medicine and author of “The Great Healthcare Disruption: Big Tech, Bold Policy, and the Future of American Medicine”, shares insights on the strengths and pressure points of U.S. healthcare. He discusses access, primary care, AI, workforce challenges, and what it will take to improve health and longevity in the years ahead.

In this episode, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, Founder of theDR.com, shares his insights on the critical role of the gut and immune system in chronic inflammatory diseases. He explains how gluten and environmental toxins trigger inflammation and offers guidance on testing, functional medicine, and reversing health challenges through targeted interventions.

In this episode, David Rahija, PT, MBA, FACHE, President of Northwest Community Hospital at Endeavor Health, joins the podcast to discuss designing seamless, personalized care across the full healthcare continuum. He shares strategies for reducing cost structures, priorities for growth in 2026 through expanded access and subspecialty services, and how his organization is elevating care to better s...

In this episode, Joy White, Vice President and Chief Nursing and Operations Officer at Legacy Health, discusses improving access through emergency department throughput, workforce stability, and community partnerships. She also shares priorities for the year ahead, including quality, employee experience, and navigating financial and policy headwinds while sustaining high quality care.

In this episode, Michael Wiggins, Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management and Leadership at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, joins the podcast to discuss his transition from healthcare executive to academia. He shares perspectives on reframing costs as investment opportunities, the evolving role of academic medical centers, and where he sees significant growth opportunities acros...

In this episode, Olu Jegede, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity and Community Impact Officer at Cone Health, shares how the system is embedding health equity into care delivery through initiatives like “CATCH 5 in 5” and blood pressure equity programs. He discusses measurable outcomes, community partnerships, and the challenge of sustaining equity focused investments while navigatin...

In this episode, Krista Drobac, Co Founder of Health Policy Futures Lab, explains how the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program is reshaping support for rural hospitals through state led investments in workforce, technology, infrastructure, and new care models. She outlines key program components, timelines, and what hospital leaders should expect as funding and implementation accelerate...

In this episode, Kyle Glass, Regional Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, discusses how the academic community hospital partnership is growing oncology, neuroscience, and orthopedic services while improving patient access and navigation. He also shares perspectives on competition in a crowded market, consolidation pressures, and how AI and technolog...

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down 9 key healthcare stories, including Cigna’s 2,000 job cuts, a sharp profit decline at CVS Health, hospital bankruptcies, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Sidney H. Raymond, Chief Medical Officer at Ochsner Health Network, discusses leading population health across more than 600,000 lives and advancing value based care beyond contract boundaries. He shares how care model redesign, prevention focused strategies, digital health, and patient centered culture are driving measurable gains in quality, cost, and care coordination acros...

Joseph Pollino, PA-C, Physician Assistant, Carson Valley Health, shares what he sees daily as patients struggle with rising costs, high deductible plans, and delayed care. He discusses why clinicians must speak up about affordability, access, and the real human impact of healthcare policy decisions.