Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

On this episode, Isaac Sachmechi, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Internal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens joins the podcast to discuss why NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens is recognized for excellence in diabetes care. He shares insights into the future of diabetes treatment, highlights advancements in care delivery, and explores strategies for improving patient outcomes in en...

In this episode, Syl Trepanier, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Providence, discusses the critical issues facing nurses today, from safety concerns to evolving workforce models. He also shares why technology and AI offer promising opportunities to transform nursing practice in the years ahead.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable features Rob Purinton, Chief AI Officer, AdventHealth. He shares how AdventHealth is accelerating innovation through AI governance, digital front door enhancements, and responsible adoption of AI agents to improve efficiency, clinical support, and overall patient experience. In collaboration with R1 .

In this episode, Doug Proctor, COO and Co-founder of Candid Health, discusses how AI, machine learning, and configurable automation are reshaping revenue cycle performance. He shares insights on building a strong data foundation, choosing the right problems to solve, and creating scalable, high impact AI workflows that improve collections, reduce costs, and strengthen long term operational strateg...

In this episode, Jessica Salem, Executive Director of the Center for Health Equity at Dayton Children's Hospital, shares how the kinship housing project was created to provide stable homes and holistic support for kinship families. She discusses the community partnerships, years of planning, and long term goals that make this initiative a model for addressing social determinants of health.

In this episode, Imran Qadeer, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and President of Allegheny General Hospital, discusses leveraging AI and digital tools to reduce clinician burnout, enhance patient care, and navigate workforce and financial challenges while offering advice for emerging healthcare leaders.

In this episode, Will Yin, CEO of Mandolin, discusses how AI agents are transforming specialty pharmacy workflows by reducing administrative bottlenecks, preventing costly denials, and improving access to life changing therapies while helping health systems scale operations more efficiently. This episode is sponsored by Mandolin .

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Cacchione, Chief Executive Officer of Jefferson Health, and Alex Pinto, Principal at ECG Management Consultants, discuss how health systems can enhance patient access through standardized scheduling, technology integration, and strong physician engagement while navigating cultural and generational shifts in healthcare delivery.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Jeffrey Flynn, President of the New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers. He shares insights on market growth, the rising role of AI and robotics, and how partnerships with health systems are shaping patient care and operational efficiency in the ASC space.

On this episode, Dr. Nolan Wessell, Assistant Professor and Well-being Co-Director, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine joins the podcast to discuss the growing burden facing the spine field and how clinicians are adapting to rapid shifts in practice and policy. He shares insights on tracking government changes that impact research...

On this episode, Adam Williams, VP of Payer Operations and Strategy at Tava Health, joins the podcast to discuss why mental health care must remain at the center of organizational strategyrula, the realities of provider burnout, and how leaders can better support clinicians in high-pressure environments. He also shares where he sees the greatest opportunities for growth in the future—from innovati...

On this episode, Julie Kline, Chief Human Resources Officer at Erie County Medical Center Corporation, joins the podcast to discuss her organization’s long-term professional development strategy and the importance of building high standards for care delivery. She also highlights effective career development pathways, approaches to retaining employees in a competitive market, and shares valuable ad...

In this episode, Dr. Ardeshir Rastinehad, Vice Chair of Urology at Northwell’s Lenox Hill Hospital and System Director for Prostate Cancer at Northwell Health, discusses emerging trends and breakthroughs in prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. He explains the focal therapy process—including cryotherapy—and shares insights on the mission and impact of the Focal Therapy Society.

In this episode, Frank D. Vrionis, M.D., M.P.H., PhD, Chief of Neurosurgery at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute, discusses the evolving role of AI in research, the growing impact of motion preservation technologies, and the challenges insurance barriers pose to innovation. He shares how his team is planning for growth, advancing spine care, and educating patients on the expanding range of treatme...

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Andrew Lovewell, CEO, Columbia Orthopaedic Group. He shares insights on the continued migration of cases to ASCs, the expanding role of technology, and how strategic partnerships and employer engagement are shaping the future of outpatient orthopedic care.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Luis Taveras, SVP and Chief Information Officer at Jefferson Health. He discusses the rapid impact of ambient AI, how to scale digital tools without overwhelming operations, and why leaders should focus on value as technology and care demands continue to accelerate.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Geri Eaves, BSN, RN, CASC, CNOR CEO/Administrator, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery Center. She discusses the market forces accelerating ASC growth, the transformative impact of robotics and technology, and how deeper partnerships and strategic leadership will define success in the years ah...

On this episode, James Mooney, a complex and minimally invasive spine surgeon with VCU Health, joins the podcast to discuss the rapidly evolving future of spine surgery. He explores how AI is helping standardize clinical decision-making, the continued growth of minimally invasive and patient-specific technologies, and what increasing AI involvement means for the spine field in the years ahead.

On this episode, David L. Skaggs, MD, Co-Director of Cedars-Sinai Spine, Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai, and Director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Guerin Children’s, joins the podcast to discuss recent innovations in spine care, including synthetic CT scans generated from MRIs and the advancement of outpatient pediatric spine surgery. He also shares insights...

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Joel Gordon, CMIO at UW Health, University of Wisconsin. He discusses how AI is transforming workflows, why partnerships and governance matter, and how organizations can prepare for a rapidly evolving digital future.

In this episode, Kirk Soileau shares how Natchitoches Regional Medical Center achieved remarkable growth by expanding specialty services, recruiting the right talent, and transforming its care model. He also discusses upcoming strategic priorities, advocacy efforts, and the leadership mindset needed to navigate rapid change in health care.

In this episode, Dennis Laraway, CFO at Cleveland Clinic shares the major trends shaping the organization’s strategy, including payment reform, cost transformation, and rapid advances in AI and technology, while highlighting how the system is driving efficiency and forging new partnerships to reimagine care.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Sandeep Rustagi, Chief Data Analytics Officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He discusses practical AI use cases, strong governance frameworks, and how health systems can balance innovation with compliance, user adoption, and operational realities.

In this episode, Stephen Tatum, Vice President of Strategic Healthcare Solutions at Orbis Education, discusses how academic and healthcare partnerships are addressing nursing shortages through accelerated programs, hybrid learning models, and innovative technology that enhance student success and strengthen the future healthcare workforce. This episode is sponsored by Orbis Education .

In this episode, ​​Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, shares the top stories she is tracking, including the major 340B program shakeup and escalating workforce challenges.