Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Nabile M. Safdar, Chief AI Officer, Emory Healthcare. He discusses how Emory is leveraging AI across clinical, operational, and patient-facing applications, and shares strategies for governance, adoption, and safely integrating advanced AI tools into healthcare workflows.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Amy Lee, MJ, MBA, MBHA, FACMPE, President and COO of Nantucket Cottage Hospital/Mass General Brigham. She discusses the unique challenges of delivering care on an island, from workforce housing to telehealth partnerships, and how innovation and community support sustain high-quality care in a remote setting. In...

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor in Chief, and Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor in Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discuss major healthcare stories shaping 2026, including hospital mergers and acquisitions, competitive market dynamics, and policy developments impacting rural and independent hospitals.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features James Heilsberg, CFO, Tri State Health. He discusses how his organization is using AI, automation, and strategic growth to strengthen care delivery, support clinicians, and sustain financial health in a rural community setting. In collaboration with R1 .

In this episode, C.J. Marbley, Chief Nursing Officer at University Medical Center New Orleans and Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at New Orleans East Hospital within LCMC Health, joins the podcast to reflect on how his organization responded to the New Year’s Eve terrorist attack at the start of 2025. He discusses efforts to expand access to care, initiatives focused on ensuring...

In this episode, Dr. Wael Barsoum, Professor of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and President and Chief Transformation Officer at HopCo, shares insights from his career leading Cleveland Clinic Florida and growing HopCo into the largest musculoskeletal specialty group in the U.S., offering lessons on strategic leadership, innovation, and improving health care outcomes.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features David Dunkle, CEO, Johnson Memorial Health. He discusses the financial challenges facing community hospitals, the struggle for fair reimbursement, and how strong culture and patient focus help sustain independent organizations in a difficult healthcare landscape. In collaboration with R1 .

In this episode, Dr. Daniel del Portal, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Temple Health, explains the vital role long-term acute care hospitals play in improving patient flow, supporting medically complex recoveries, and stabilizing hospital operations. He highlights how strong LTACH partnerships enhance outcomes, preserve inpatient capacity, and create smoother transitions acros...

In this episode, Christopher Newman, President and CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, discusses stepping into the CEO role, driving cultural transformation, and strengthening workforce pipelines amid rapid regional growth. He also shares priorities around academic partnerships, financial headwinds, and expanding access to higher level care in the community.

In this episode, Laurie McGraw, Chief Commercial Officer at Transcarent and host of the Inspiring Women podcast, shares lessons from her 30+ year career in healthcare and technology, offering practical advice for emerging women leaders and insights on how innovation and mentorship can accelerate professional growth.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Michael Han, Chief Medical Information Officer, MultiCare Health System. He discusses real world AI use cases including stroke detection and ambient clinical documentation, and shares why close partnership between IT and clinical leadership is critical to successful adoption and provider sati...

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Lisa Tank, President and Chief Hospital Executive, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health. She discusses how her team is using AI, governance, and culture to enhance clinical outcomes, streamline operations, and strengthen patient trust. In collaboration with R1 .

In this episode, Scott Polenz, Principal Consultant at CHG Healthcare Advisory Services, shares a practical roadmap for healthcare leaders to improve physician alignment, engagement, and retention. He discusses creating structured onboarding, fostering trust and communication, and establishing an Office of Physicians and APP Relations to support long-term success. This episode is sponsored by CHG...

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Afroz Hafeez, MD, MBA, Manager of Telemedicine at RUSH University System for Health, as he discusses expanding virtual care and telemedicine services. He shares strategies for improving health equity, scaling hybrid care models, and partnering with communities to increase access and reduce hospital burdens.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Mohammed Abdelaziz, Medical Director of Hospital Medicine, Kings Mill Hospital, Bon Secours Mercy Health. He shares how his organization is exploring AI tools like ambient scribe solutions and predictive models, and offers guidance on integrating virtual care and technology while maintaining...

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Jigar Thakkar, CEO of Longitude Rx, as he discusses reducing fragmentation in pharmacy care and addressing financial toxicity for patients. He shares insights on bringing specialty pharmacy services back into health systems through end to end technology, analytics, and payer integration.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Josephine Wilton, Chief Business Development Officer, CHCB, as she discusses growth through improved access to care, contract strategy, and community expansion. She shares perspectives on strengthening infrastructure, operational execution, and addressing behavioral health, dental, and maternal health needs in u...

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features John Benko, Director Healthcare Coordination, Bellefaire JCB, as he discusses expanding behavioral health and special needs services across community based settings. He shares how innovative care models and breaking traditional Medicaid payer structures are helping improve access to physical, dental, and behavio...

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Kelley Wells, Rph VP- Clinical Applications, Indiana University Health, as she discusses IU Health’s rapid growth and major capital projects. She shares insights on leading a large scale Epic conversion, building smart hospitals, and preparing clinical IT teams to support future innovation.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Martha Koo, MD, FASAM, FCTMSS, LFAPA, Chief Medical Officer, Your Behavioral Health, as she discusses delivering a full continuum of behavioral health care across virtual and in person settings. She emphasizes the importance of investing in both the workforce and patients, fostering supportive cultures, and reme...

In this episode, John Voight, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss the growing impact of workplace violence in healthcare and the importance of improving access to mental health support for care teams. He shares how building and sustaining patient trust remains a leadership priority, and outlines his goals for 2026...

In this episode, Colleen Mallozzi, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at Jefferson Health, discusses how her team is using technology and process improvements to reduce documentation burden, give nurses more time at the bedside, and prepare for an innovative ambient listening rollout that transforms patient care.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Lisa Scardina, Chief Strategy Officer, Providence, Provider Solutions and Development, as she shares how PS&D is expanding recruitment offerings to better meet physicians and hiring organizations where they are. She discusses lowering barriers to entry, leveraging marketing capabilities, and building healthi...

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Dennis Disch, MD, MMM, FACC Vice President, Hospital-Based Specialties, Advocate Health, as he discusses fostering collaboration across hospital-based physician leaders and operational teams. He shares growth priorities including tackling ED boarding, improving engagement, and driving operational efficiency acro...

In this episode, Andrew Molosky, President and CEO of Chapters Health System, shares insights on managing community-based healthcare amid an aging population, workforce challenges, and fixed resources. He discusses the principles guiding his leadership and the mission-driven focus on providing optimal patient care.