Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Nick Olson, Executive Vice President and CFO of Sanford Health, shares how the integrated nonprofit system is advancing value based care, investing in rural health transformation, and pursuing smart growth through integration and partnerships. He discusses balancing financial stewardship with long term sustainability while expanding access and affordability across rural communitie...

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Michael Mutterer discusses leading growth in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape and the strategies Silver Cross Hospital is using to elevate patient satisfaction. He also highlights how technology is helping strengthen payment and revenue cycle performance, creating a more sustainable and efficient opera...

Health systems continue to wrestle with fragmented procurement and distribution models across non-acute sites. In this episode, we explore how leaders can shift from siloed operations to integrated logistics by using forecasting and analytics to reduce variation, strengthen supply reliability and cut waste across the enterprise. This episode is sponsored by McKesson Medical-Surgical .

In this episode, Michael Stern, President and CEO of Tower Health, reflects on lessons from the system’s operational and cultural turnaround and why tighter leadership alignment has been critical to restoring stability. He also shares his perspective on partnerships, consolidation, and preparing Tower Health for long term sustainability in a challenging healthcare environment.

In this episode, Dr. Sachin Jain, President and CEO of SCAN Group, discusses his Forbes op-ed outlining 10 leadership resolutions and argues that healthcare’s biggest challenge is a lack of resolve, not innovation. He shares why speaking plainly, rejecting performative change, and focusing on real patient impact are essential to rebuilding trust in the industry.

In this episode, Monica N. Wharton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s Path Forward initiative and Vision 2030 strategy. She shares how Methodist Le Bonheur is prioritizing growth and access, aligning operations around long-term goals, and launching new initiatives to meet the needs of patients an...

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable Michael Charlton discusses the importance of serving underserved communities while supporting caregiver satisfaction. He shares how AtlantiCare is investing in technology across both the payer and provider landscape, and how these advancements are shaping the future workforce. He also explores the evolving role of AI a...

In this episode, Patrick R. Young, President of Population Health at Hackensack Meridian Health, shares how population health has evolved over the past decade through strong payer contracts, home based care, social determinants initiatives, and disciplined focus on fundamentals.

In this episode, Anna Flattau, Alumni Professor and Chair of Family and Community Medicine and Enterprise Chief of Primary Care Services at Jefferson Health, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of virtual primary care, expanding telehealth to better connect people to care, and how changes to Medicaid are shaping access and delivery across primary care services.

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Dr. Mike Guertin discusses how AI is creating new opportunities to advance patient care, particularly in perioperative settings. He highlights how emerging technologies are improving surgical efficiency by streamlining information gathering, reporting, and clinical decision support. In collaboration with R1 .

In this episode, Erin Henderson Moore, President and CEO of Fidelis Care of New Jersey, shares how the plan is navigating Medicaid uncertainty through integration, member engagement, and upstream investment in behavioral health, housing, and LTSS. She discusses why data sharing, outcome based accountability, and enabling people to age at home will shape the next decade of government sponsored care...

In this episode, Andy Mueller, MD, Chief Executive Officer of MaineHealth, shares how the system is rethinking primary care through capitated models, improving access and affordability, and guiding care teams through change while balancing growth, quality, and financial sustainability.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Dr. Shondra Williams, President & Chief Executive Officer at InclusivCare, as she shares how her organization is navigating Medicaid uncertainty, financial pressure, and patient access challenges. Dr. Williams also discusses leadership, culture, and the role of technology and AI in strengthening community he...

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to break down a brutal week for payers, marked by plunging stocks, Medicare Advantage rate pressure, and intense congressional scrutiny.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down UnitedHealthcare’s sharp stock drop, strong recent earnings, and troubling signals including projected revenue decline, rising medical loss ratios, and shrinking Medicare and Medicaid enrollment.

As technology continues to redefine healthcare delivery, the role of the CMIO is expanding beyond data and systems, and into the heart of change management. From overseeing new rollouts and system upgrades to preparing clinicians for continual transformation, CMIOs and their teams are now tasked with orchestrating how organizations learn, adapt, and thrive in a digital-first environment. Increasin...

In this episode, Linda Hines, Virginia’s Medicaid Market President at Humana, shares how school based partnerships are improving access to youth behavioral health services, especially in rural communities. She discusses workforce development, measurable outcomes, and why listening to families, providers, and youth is critical to long term success.

In this episode, Timothy Seay-Morrison, Senior Vice President of Service Lines and Chief of Ambulatory Care Operations at Stanford Health Care, joins the podcast to discuss expanding care delivery and identifying new growth opportunities across ambulatory services. He shares insights on building physician workforce resilience, navigating system-wide scale, and where healthcare organizations should...

In this episode, K. Nadeem Ahmed, MD, FACHDM, Chief Medical Information Officer at The Valley Health System, joins the podcast to discuss modernizing clinical technology governance and the importance of safely adopting AI in healthcare. He shares insights on balancing innovation with responsibility, addressing clinician burnout, and building systems that support both providers and patients as digi...

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor in Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss major health system earnings, including HCA’s strong financial performance, along with ongoing divestitures and turnaround strategies at Community Health Systems, CommonSpirit, Providence, and other large systems.

In this episode, Susan Moffatt-Bruce, MD, PhD, MBA, President of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and Professor of Surgery at UMass Chan Lahey Regional Medical School Campus, Beth Israel Lahey Health, shares how her organization expanded access into new communities, advanced AI driven care, and prepared for workforce and innovation challenges ahead.

In this episode, Steve Sutherland, Senior Vice President of Information Systems at CERIS, shares how AI and machine learning are reshaping payment integrity across the full claims lifecycle. He discusses the shift toward prepayment solutions, the importance of governance and data quality, and how leaders can balance automation with accuracy, fairness, and trust. This episode is sponsored by CERIS...

In this episode, Paula Ferrada, Chair of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, joins the podcast to discuss advancing operating room safety metrics, balancing fee-for-service with value-based care models, and strategies driving organizational growth while maintaining high-quality surgical outcomes.

In this episode, Elizabeth Saylor, Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Heart Vein Vascular, joins the podcast to discuss key areas of growth heading into the new year. She shares how her organization is strengthening service lines while keeping care affordable, expanding ambulatory service centers, and reducing wait times to improve access and the overall patient experience.

In this episode, Emily C. Jakacki, President of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, discusses leading a smooth leadership transition, maintaining top decile quality scores, and focusing on patient safety, equity, and efficiency. She also shares priorities for 2026, including managing emergency department throughput, leveraging data for informed decision making, and expanding ambulatory, diagnos...