Modern Healthcare's Healthcare Insider Podcast

As hospitals prepare for CMS's upcoming Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), embracing data and analytics will be crucial for success under the mandatory bundled payment program.  In this episode of Healthcare Insider, we sat down with Scott Driskell , Clinical Director of Medical Device Management, and Kim Wright, Assistant Vice President of Clinical Services—both of HealthTrust Perf...

Specialty medication spending is projected to rise sharply through 2026, intensifying pressure on health systems to control costs while improving patient outcomes. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Cardinal Health's Mike Brown, vice president of managed services, and Naveen Mansukhani, director of specialty and ambulatory pharmacy solutions, break down the critical role specialty pharmacies p...

As healthcare regulations continue to evolve, organizations must stay ahead of complex compliance requirements to remain competitive and protect patients. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Ann Phillips, Senior Director of Regulatory and Standards at PurpleLab, unpacks the current landscape of price transparency rules –including updates to the No Surprises Act and the Transparency in Coverage...

As healthcare organizations face mounting financial and operational pressures, investing in the right technology is critical to staying competitive. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Wes Cronkite, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at TruBridge, breaks down the "triple threat" of automation in revenue cycle management—reducing costs, accelerating revenue velocity and improving employee s...

Robotics and navigation systems have the potential to drastically change how surgical procedures are conducted across the country, offering greater precision, faster recovery times and new possibilities for complex procedures. As this technology evolves, providers face critical decisions such as how to invest wisely, train staff and integrate robotics into existing surgical workflows. In this epis...

When identifying and prioritizing investment opportunities, today's healthcare leaders must balance immediate needs with long-term growth. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Mary Jo Williamson, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories , shares her approach to ensuring teams are equipped to meet future demands while managing risks associated with uncertainty.  She discusses the...

There's plenty of buzz around AI's potential to reshape healthcare, but how are provider organizations actually integrating the technology into operations? In this episode, David Higginson, executive vice president and chief innovation officer at Phoenix Children's, breaks down the system's AI strategy. From the importance of gathering clinician feedback to embracing the build-versus-buy outlook w...

Phoenix Children's is making a concerted effort to empower its clinical leaders to provide exceptional care by creating a culture that encourages collaboration, transparency and innovation. In this new podcast, Dr. Jared Muenzer, chief physician executive at Phoenix Children's, shares the strategy behind building strong clinical teams and the positive impact it's having on patients.

Environmental regulations and energy requirements in healthcare are continuously evolving. Trane's Christy Fetsch, Healthcare Vertical Market Strategy Leader in North America, joins the podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations can stay compliant and invest in future-ready technology while minimizing costs. 

Fifth Third Bank is addressing critical challenges in revenue cycle management following its acquisition of Big Data Healthcare, a technology solutions provider for healthcare payments and remittance. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Dee Harding, Chief Product Officer of Fifth Third and Big Data Healthcare, and Connor Craven, Business Analyst, describe how automation is advancing healthcare...

Robert Meyer joined Phoenix Children's in 2003 and is credited for the rapid turnaround of the hospital's finances and its successful growth under his leadership. This year, Phoenix Children's opened a second hospital and plans to open a third next year. In this new podcast, Meyer shares the strategy for Phoenix Children's including: Unique aspects to expansion in the booming Phoenix area How the...

Healthcare leaders often see utilities as a cost center. But what if they can be a source of savings? Trane's Christy Fetsch, Healthcare Vertical Market Strategy Leader in North America, joins the podcast to discuss how building upgrades such as automation can help hospitals reduce utility expenses while enhancing patient safety. Fetch explains that HVAC, which represents about 65% of the utility...

AdventHealth is redesigning its systems to be more longitudinal, holistic and effective at cultivating patient engagement early in the care journey. This entails rethinking front-end primary care, as well as care delivered in the home. David Banks, group CEO of AdventHealth's primary health division and chief strategy officer, goes in-depth about this approach to advancing care delivery through a...

Limited resources shouldn't stop healthcare organizations from investing in facilities as care demands shift, infrastructure ages and environmental sustainability takes hold. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, we explore how to balance facility investments with other pressing demands facing healthcare leaders. Join industry experts Mark Kenneday, director of market strategy and development for...

Many hospitals and health systems have aging infrastructure, which presents challenges as the industry invests in environmental sustainability initiatives. In order to effectively establish a sustainability program, it's essential for healthcare leaders to critically evaluate their facilities portfolio. Mark Kenneday, director of market strategy and development for healthcare at Gordian, lays out...

Many health systems are optimizing specialty pharmacy operations as a strategy to improve patient care and drive margin growth.  In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Cardinal Health's Laura McIntire-Hansel, director of revenue cycle development, and Michael D. Brown, vice president of managed services, explore strategies for navigating complexities in the specialty pharmacy arena, such as gettin...

Workforce shortages remain a top concern for healthcare organizations. In order to meet patient demand, providers need to focus on new and innovative approaches. Leora Westbrook, president of workforce strategy and optimization at AMN Healthcare, explains the key tenets of a successful and effective workforce management strategy, including the important role of data and predictive modeling. Westbr...

Amid growing pressure for healthcare organizations to embrace environmental sustainability, addressing emissions directly from facilities is key, with data showing it makes up about 17% of the industry's carbon footprint. In this new podcast episode, Mark Kenneday, director of market strategy and development for healthcare at Gordian, explains how healthcare organizations can begin their environme...

Amid fierce competition, healthcare organizations must embrace new methods for sourcing and engaging top candidates. The latest episode of Healthcare Insider features David Ellis, head of healthcare sales, North America, at LinkedIn, joining us to discuss hiring in the face of clinical talent shortages and the ways in which LinkedIn supports healthcare professionals and talent leaders.  Ellis shar...

Most technology innovation in healthcare has so far focused on clinical decision-making, overlooking operational functions. As a result, hospitals and health systems still face inefficiencies and waste, leading to financial constraints, poor patient health outcomes and high staff turnover. In this podcast, featuring Rom Eizenberg, the chief revenue officer of Kontakt.io, we discuss how healthcare...

Direct sourcing has emerged as an effective staffing solution for hospitals and health systems as they continue to face labor shortages, competition for talent, and financial pressures.  In this podcast, Richey Brownfield, vice president of enterprise solutions at AMN Healthcare, describes:  The key tenants to successful implementation of direct sourcing How to integrate direct sourcing into your...

In the year ahead, the value-based care landscape is expected to be more challenging for healthcare providers as new regulations from the federal government take effect. A key strategy to manage and thrive in this increasingly complex environment is leveraging technology.   In this episode, Dr. Matt Lambert, chief medical officer of Curation Health, will detail best practices for healthcare leader...

Attracting and retaining quality clinical talent will remain a top focus for healthcare leaders in 2024. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Robert Crowe, founder of Matchwell and executive vice president of per diem and local workforce strategies at Medical Solutions, outlines strategies to better utilize the existing workforce while appealing to new local professionals. He delves into conside...

Value-based care programs are not immune to the challenges the healthcare industry experiences with data, as providers overwhelmingly struggle to leverage the right data, at the right time to realize better patient outcomes at a lower cost.   To solve this issue, healthcare providers should take a data minimalist approach, which focuses on seamlessly presenting frontline caregivers with only the r...