Becker’s Women’s Leadership

In this episode, Amy Jordan, Vice President of Consumer Experience at UnitedHealthcare, joins the podcast to discuss simplifying the healthcare experience and better supporting members. She shares how innovation is improving workload efficiency, along with new investment opportunities and areas for organizational growth across the healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Jenni Alvey, CFO, IU Health, discusses how her team is navigating margin pressure, major capital investments, and policy uncertainty while staying aligned through long-range financial planning. She also shares how health systems can balance affordability, growth, and resilience in today’s evolving environment.

In this episode, Pankhuri Sharma, Strategy and Operations Leader at Humana, joins the podcast to discuss gaps between population health strategy and real-world outcomes. She shares key priorities for effective population health programs and offers practical advice for emerging leaders navigating the evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Seanna-Kaye Denham-Wilks, PhD, FPCC, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrator of Nursing Home Operations at NYC Health + Hospitals | McKinney, joins the podcast to discuss transforming care culture from transactional to relational models. She outlines three key areas of focus—sustaining excellence, supporting workforce sustainability and wellbeing, and innovating care deli...

In this episode, Melissa Chase, PharmD, BCSCP, CPEL, Director of Pharmacy at Valley Children’s Healthcare, joins the podcast to discuss investing in new technologies, including robotics, to enhance pharmacy operations. She shares how these innovations support patient and staff safety, and emphasizes the critical role frontline team members play in delivering high-quality, reliable care.

In this episode, Sarah Matt, MD, MBA - Health Technology Strategist, Growth Catalyst, National Best-Selling Author, The Borderless Healthcare Revolution, Speaker, Professor, shares insights on AI governance, healthcare access, and the challenge of turning innovation into real clinical adoption. She highlights the importance of building trust between technology and clinicians while pushing leaders...

In this episode, Cicely “CC” Brooks, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., shares how innovative pipeline programs, career development, and residency redesign are strengthening the nursing workforce. She also discusses key pediatric trends, including vaccine education and workforce readiness, and why investing in children’s health toda...

In this episode, Qualenta Kivett, Executive Vice President and Chief People and Talent Officer at Tampa General Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss removing barriers for clinicians and staff through tools like ambient listening. She also shares how the organization is expanding research efforts and strengthening partnerships to support workforce development and long-term growth.

In this episode, Diane L. Martin, MBA, CSSGB, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and Managing Partner at Macan & Company and author of Women in Health, discusses the launch of her new platform and book highlighting 22 women leaders shaping the future of healthcare. She shares insights on leadership, equity driven innovation, and how mentorship, sponsorship, and governance can turn idea...

In this episode, Callie Miller, MHA, Hospital Chief Executive of Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, discusses strengthening workforce engagement, developing frontline leaders, and leveraging AI to reduce administrative burden for clinicians. She also shares how the organization is building a strong culture while advancing quality initiatives and expanding services to better meet community needs...

In this episode, Michelle McMacken, MD, Executive Director of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals, discusses expanding a systemwide lifestyle medicine program focused on preventing and improving chronic disease through nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and community support. She also shares how interdisciplinary care teams and group medical visits are helping pa...

In this episode, Karen J. McConnell, PharmD, MBA, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Michigan Medicine, discusses building a unified pharmacy strategy across multiple campuses, launching a systemwide pharmacy and therapeutics committee, and expanding specialty and ambulatory pharmacy services. She also shares how pharmacy leaders are preparing for rapid industry changes, drug pricing policy shifts, and the...

In this episode, Kate FitzPatrick, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive at Jefferson Health, discusses integrating nursing teams across a newly expanded 33-hospital system, strengthening community partnerships, and scaling flexible workforce models. She also shares how nurse leaders can improve care transitions, support a growing number of early-career nurses, and redesign care delivery fo...

In this episode, Sharmila Makhija, MD, MBA, founding dean and CEO of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, shares how the school integrates clinical training, the arts, and whole health principles. She discusses strategies to address rural physician shortages, foster student well-being, and prepare the next generation of doctors for the evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Ada Demir, Vice President of Supply Chain at Dartmouth Health, joins the podcast to discuss the growing challenge of remaining within budget in today’s healthcare environment. She shares how C-suite alignment is critical to managing supply chain costs, the importance of vendor diversification, and offers practical advice for supply chain leaders navigating ongoing financial and op...

Description: In this episode, Clair Kuriakose, Vice President and Chief Advanced Practice Officer at Stanford Health Care, shares how intentional team based care drove a 17 percent rise in ambulatory APP visits, outlines efforts to ease capacity strain through Stanford Health Care at Home, and discusses building strong governance to responsibly scale AI and advanced practice innovation.

In this episode, Tesa Aneshiwka, CEO and President of Loretto Hospital, shares how her team is preparing for Medicaid cuts and rising uncompensated care while doubling down on access, partnerships, and workforce investment. She discusses launching a hospital based free grocery store, strengthening community collaborations, and advocating for sustainable funding to close health equity gaps on Chica...

In this episode, Suzette B. Graham Hill, MD, cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, discusses how cardio obstetrics programs, remote blood pressure monitoring, and automatic cardiology referrals are helping prevent postpartum cardiovascular deaths. She shares why coordinated care beyond the traditional six week model is essential to improving outcomes, particularly for high risk and...

In this episode, Kelly Macken Marble, Chief Executive Officer of Osceola Medical Center, discusses expanding mental health and substance use services, investing in facility growth and specialty recruitment, and navigating Medicaid, 340B, and rural reimbursement challenges to sustain local access to care.

In this episode, Quanna Batiste Brown, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Touro Infirmary within LCMC Health, shares how she is redesigning nursing infrastructure, advancing workforce development, leveraging virtual nursing and AI, and driving culture change to improve quality, retention, and patient outcomes.

In this episode, Molly Biwer, Chief Marketing Officer of Emory Healthcare, discusses launching a bold new brand identity, deepening community trust through large scale experiential campaigns, and evolving marketing into a strategic growth driver powered by digital integration, AI, and a more personalized patient experience.

In this episode, Gina Cronin, FACHE, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Children's National Hospital, discusses aligning leaders around a new five year strategy, redesigning roles amid major ERP and EHR transformations, and building resilient workforce capabilities and well being initiatives to support growth in world class pediatric care.

In this episode, Dr. Helen Figge, Chief Strategy Officer at MedicaSoft, Immediate Past President of the HIMSS NYS Chapter, and board member of National Association of Health Data Organizations and Maria College, shares how her clinical background shapes practical, sustainable decision making in health IT. She discusses closing credibility gaps between clinicians and executives, the power of commun...

In this episode, Stacey-Ann Okoth, Chief Nursing Executive Officer at CommonSpirit Health Mountain Division, discusses strengthening workplace safety, enhancing patient experience, and addressing economic and workforce challenges. She shares strategies for nurse retention, rural care access, and innovative programs that prepare the system for future growth.

In this episode, Hillery Smith Shay, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer and Senior Vice President of Communications at Children's Minnesota, shares how the organization is embedding a systemwide total experience strategy, launching Epic to power a seamless digital front door, and positioning experience as a true strategic differentiator amid financial and care delivery challenges.