Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Brian Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer, CHAI. He discusses the growing need for AI governance, evidence-based adoption of emerging technologies, and how healthcare leaders can balance innovation with trust, workforce readiness, and responsible deployment of agentic AI.

In this episode, Sanjiv Shah, MD, Director of Research at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, joins the podcast to discuss strategies for improving provider satisfaction and supporting clinicians in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. He also shares why strong data infrastructure serves as the foundation for innovation, enabling organizations to advance research, impr...

In this episode, Susan Goodson, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, joins the podcast to discuss the adoption of ambient scribe technology and other AI tools that are transforming healthcare operations. She shares how AI is reshaping organizational culture, fostering innovation, and helping care teams work more ef...

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discusses the latest trends in healthcare finance, including the surprising slowdown in hospital closures this year and the ongoing financial pressures facing rural providers.

In this episode, Saurabh Tripathi, CFO, Ascension, discusses the health system’s ongoing financial turnaround, the operational improvements driving strong Q3 results, and Ascension’s strategic shift toward ambulatory care following its AMSURG acquisition. He also shares insights on smart growth, balance sheet management, and advice for emerging healthcare finance leaders on finding purpose and bui...

In this episode, Mike O'Neill, CEO, MedicaSoft, discusses how ACOs can move beyond data collection to real-time, actionable insights that improve care quality, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. He also explores the growing role of FHIR, interoperability, and data strategy in supporting value-based care, particularly in rural and underserved communities. This episode is sponsored by Med...

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Dallas Killian, Chief Operating Officer, East Adams Rural Healthcare. He discusses guiding a rural hospital through financial challenges, the importance of transparency and community trust, and how empowering teams to help solve problems can create sustainable paths forward during times of uncertainty.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Eric Price, Chief Financial Officer, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. He shares insights on balancing innovation with long-term strategy, approaching AI thoughtfully in a rural setting, and why communication, visibility, and a steady leadership mindset are essential amid constant change in healthcare.

In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on the current state of private equity investment in physician practice management, the specialties attracting the most interest, and the operational factors shaping today's healthcare transactions.

In this episode, Katie Haifley, Senior Director of Product at NRC Health, and Tanya Hammon, Director of Experience at Parkview Health, discuss how ambient AI is enhancing leader rounding by reducing documentation burdens, capturing deeper patient insights, improving service recovery opportunities, and strengthening patient-provider connections.  This episode is sponsored by NRC Health .

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Kevin Bozic, Professor and Chair, Surgery and Perioperative Care Department, Dell Medical School at UT Austin. He discusses leading through rapid growth, preserving organizational culture, and why purpose, adaptability, and mission alignment are esse...

In this episode, Maria Sexton, MBA, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at University Health System, joins the podcast to discuss the growing need to expand patient access and deliver more seamless healthcare experiences. She shares insights on emerging developments shaping the industry and explains how rapid experimentation and innovation are helping organizat...

In this episode, Jeff Ellman and Michael Krasman of UrbanBound discuss how technology, AI, and smarter relocation strategies are helping healthcare systems attract top talent, reduce costs, and improve the employee experience. They also share insights on innovation, workforce challenges, and lessons learned from building and scaling successful businesses.

In this episode, Karla Mills, Vice President of Product Innovation, Surescripts, discusses how health plans can use medication data as an early signal to identify risk, prioritize new members, and improve care management. She shares practical strategies for preparing ahead of enrollment surges and leveraging existing programs to drive better outcomes and operational performance. For more informati...

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, shares key themes emerging from conversations with healthcare CEOs and CFOs, including access to care, financial sustainability, workforce resilience, and policy advocacy. She also discusses how leaders are balancing uncertainty around reimbursement and Medicaid changes with growing optimism about AI, innovation, a...

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, shares insights from a rare behind-the-scenes visit to UnitedHealth Group’s headquarters, exploring how the company is investing in AI, software, and data infrastructure to reshape healthcare.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 8 key healthcare developments, including telehealth expansion, Medicare Advantage challenges, CEO turnover, AI governance, and more.

In this episode, Dorsey Morrow, CEO of Liberty HealthShare, discusses the growing affordability challenges facing healthcare consumers, the rise of alternative healthcare payment models, and the importance of transparency, trust, and prevention in improving access to care. This episode is sponsored by Liberty HealthShare .

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. William Levine, Frank E. Stinchfield Professor and Chair, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Chief, Shoulder Service, and Co-Director, Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center. He discusses n...

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Kyle Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, Day Kimball Health. He discusses strengthening access to care in rural communities, leading through rapid change, developing innovative transportation solutions, and advancing initiatives focused on equity, affordability, and preventive care.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Mark Marsh, President and Chief Executive Officer, Owensboro Health. He discusses leading through healthcare policy uncertainty, the importance of communication and trust across a 5,000-person workforce, and how culture, transparency, and strategic focus are helping Owensboro Health navigate a rapidly changing healt...

In this episode, Michael Ezzie, MD, President, OhioHealth Physician Group, and Frank Panzarella, Principal, ECG Management Consultants, discuss how healthcare organizations can lead meaningful physician enterprise transformation at scale. They explore the challenges of access, governance, communication, and culture change while sharing practical strategies for sustaining long-term improvement in t...

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Ravi Bashyal, Vice-Chairman, Patient and Provider Experience and Director, Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Endeavor Health; Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He discusse...

In this episode, Ericka Beeler, MBA, CEO, Beeler Consulting, LLC, shares her journey from frontline healthcare roles to entrepreneurship, discussing the firm's work supporting rural hospital turnarounds and helping independent physicians launch and grow successful practices.

In this episode, Annmarie Lyons, VP, Women's Health Service Line, UPMC Health, discusses strategies to improve access to women's healthcare, address maternity care gaps, and better meet the evolving needs of patients across generations. She also shares leadership lessons on staying curious, aligning work with purpose, and building a career centered on impact and fulfillment.