Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Marc Augsburger, MBA, BSN, RHCEOC, President and CEO of Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, joins the podcast to reflect on the past five years at the organization. He discusses efforts to expand access to care, strengthen testing and diagnostic capabilities, and how community engagement plays a key role in supporting both patient outcomes and financial stability.

In this episode, William Sharp, PhD, Director of the Multidisciplinary Feeding Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, discusses the launch of the National Center for Feeding Ethics and the urgent need for standardized, compassionate care for children with feeding disorders. He shares insights on ARFID, multidisciplinary treatment approaches, and how the new initiative aims to improve access, guidance, and outcomes nationwide.

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, Scott Smiser, Principal Healthcare Services Advisor, and Dr. Jamie Brennan, Chief Nursing Officer at Insight Global Health, discuss how healthcare organizations can better align clinical and technology teams to improve adoption, outcomes, and efficiency. They share practical strategies around stakeholder engagement, change management, and building a long-term digital transformation roadmap.

This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.

In this episode, Charlie Lougheed, CEO and co-founder, Axuall, and James Whitfill, MD, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Chief Transformation Officer, HonorHealth, discuss how accurate provider data and AI are reshaping patient access and care delivery. They explore data governance, the risks of poor data quality, and how better infrastructure can improve matching, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

This episode is sponsored by Axuall.

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, Scott Becker outlines major developments including CMS payment updates and bundled care proposals, hospital expansion and consolidation moves, growth in Hospital at Home programs, and more.

In this episode, Mark Behl, President and CEO of NorthBay Health, discusses the system’s strategy to expand access through neighborhood clinics, primary care growth, and ambulatory services across Northern California. He also shares perspectives on financial pressures, technology investments, and building a more community focused model of care.

In this episode, Tony DeSantis, Executive Director of Procedural and Clinical Imaging Systems, AdventHealth, and Aynsley Miller, Strategic Account Executive, Insight Global Health, share how a clinician-led approach, strong partnership, and innovative workforce model enabled a seamless large-scale implementation while maintaining care continuity.

This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.

In this episode, Motz Feinberg, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Cedars-Sinai, shares how his team is leveraging AI and technology to streamline operations, improve productivity, and enhance communication with clinicians. He also discusses upcoming priorities including managing growth, expanding access, and balancing operational efficiency with a collaborative culture.

In this episode, Kenny Cole, MD, System Vice President of Clinical Improvement at Ochsner Health System, joins the podcast to discuss ongoing clinical and operational pressures facing health systems. He shares his perspective on solutions for primary care reimbursement, along with strategies to expand access to care while minimizing clinician burnout.

In this episode, Dr. Arash Motamed, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director of Sustainability with Keck Medicine of USC, shares how his team successfully eliminated nitrous oxide use, highlighting its environmental impact, the path to clinician alignment, and broader opportunities to reduce healthcare waste and emissions.

In this episode, Edward Bleacher, CFO, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, shares how his team navigates financial uncertainty, regulatory shifts, and post-bankruptcy recovery while building long-term sustainability. He also discusses key trends, strategic growth priorities, and the leadership mindset needed to thrive in today’s healthcare environment.

In this episode, Dr. Arash Motamed, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director of Sustainability with Keck Medicine of USC, shares how his team successfully eliminated nitrous oxide use, highlighting its environmental impact, the path to clinician alignment, and broader opportunities to reduce healthcare waste and emissions.

In this episode, Dr. Bradley Lamm, DPM, Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Center and Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship at the Paley Institute, joins the podcast to discuss groundbreaking advancements in foot and ankle surgery. He highlights the world’s first patient-specific 3D-printed procedure, explores MedCad treatment options, and shares how these innovations are driving more advanced healing and improved patient outcomes.

In this episode, Shelly Soileau, CFO of Opelousas General Health System, discusses the financial realities facing rural hospitals, including transportation barriers for patients, shifting payer behavior, and workforce costs. She also shares how focusing on revenue integrity, denial management, and data driven decision making is helping stabilize margins and support smart growth.

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, Sri Narasimhan, VP of Enterprise Customer Experience and Insights at CVS Health, discusses how agentic AI twin simulations are enabling faster, more scalable, and more human-centered decision-making. He shares real-world examples of how this technology is uncovering new patient insights, improving adherence, and reshaping how healthcare organizations design and deliver care.

In this episode, Sunitha Reddy, Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of Operations, Prime Healthcare, discusses how revenue cycle strategy powers hospital turnarounds, tackles payer pressure and denials, and leverages AI to improve efficiency while supporting care access.

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In this episode, Patrick DeAngelo, President of CorroHealth, discusses why health systems must shift from managing denials to preventing them by leveraging AI, rethinking workflows, and balancing technology with human oversight in an evolving payer landscape.

This episode is sponsored by CorroHealth.

In this episode, Geri Eaves, Vice President of Ambulatory Services, MedHQ, and Wes Battiste, Senior Advisor, Avanza Strategies, explore the rapid growth of ASC joint ventures and what drives their success. They discuss physician alignment, governance structures, and the importance of collaboration to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outpatient care.

This episode is sponsored by MedHQ.

In this episode, Ian Macdonald, CFO, Union Health, shares how his data-driven approach is guiding major transformation including a recent hospital acquisition, dual system integrations, and strategic investments in AI and technology to drive future growth.

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In this episode, Ajay Kapare, President & CEO, ELLKAY, explains how strong data integrity, interoperability, and governance form the foundation for scalable AI success, and why organizations that prioritize enterprise data strategy are the ones seeing real results.

This episode is sponsored by ELLKAY.

In this episode, Nikhil Buduma, Co-Founder and CEO of Ambience Healthcare, and Alfred Lumsdaine, Chief Financial Officer of Ardent Health, discuss how ambient AI is reducing clinician burden, improving documentation and revenue cycle performance, and helping health systems navigate financial and operational pressures.

This episode is sponsored by Ambience Healthcare.

In this episode, Todd Butka, co-founder and CEO, Murj, discusses the shift from episodic to interval-based cardiac monitoring and why continuous, data-driven care models are essential for better outcomes and reimbursement. He also shares how health systems can evaluate technology partners and prepare for the next generation of remote monitoring.

This episode is sponsored by Murj.

In this episode, Selynto Anderson, PhD, FACHE, Chief Community Health and Impact Officer at Lee Health, joins the podcast to discuss the power of community partnerships in improving health outcomes. He shares how his team is working to better serve underserved populations and reduce disparities across the health system through targeted, community-focused initiatives.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the latest Medicare Advantage rate updates, policy changes targeting upcoding, and ongoing efforts to reform prior authorization amid transparency challenges.

In this episode, Sudipto Srivastava, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Montefiore Health System, joins the podcast to discuss building effective AI governance programs and ensuring data safety across the organization. He shares priorities for 2026, including strengthening the revenue cycle and supply chain through data-driven strategies, and highlights key areas for organizational growth as analytics capabilities continue to evolve.

In this episode, Lukas Recio, Managing Director, VMG Health, and Emily Rizos, Director, VMG Health, break down key trends shaping healthcare mergers and acquisitions, including valuation alignment, private equity activity, and growing interest in outpatient care. They also explore future opportunities and risks, from evolving deal structures to regulatory pressures and shifting care models.

This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.

In this episode, Mansour Razminia, MD, Medical Director of Electrophysiology for the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, shares how intracardiac echo is transforming ablation by eliminating radiation exposure and improving safety for patients and care teams while challenging traditional training models.

In this episode, Brittney Anderson, MD, FAAFP - Physician / Owner at Anderson Family Care and Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, shares her journey to independent practice. She discusses creating autonomy, coaching other physicians, and strategies for building sustainable, patient-centered practices.

In this episode, Beauregard Health System CEO Traci Thibodeaux explores how the rural health system is redefining clinical excellence through innovative technology—highlighting impactful initiatives in sepsis reduction, telehealth, and patient engagement that are transforming care close to home.

This episode is sponsored by MEDITECH.

In this episode, Dr. Paula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, Department of Surgery Chair, Inova Fairfax Hospital, shares how data, trust, and teamwork are transforming perioperative operations, improving access, and boosting efficiency while keeping patients at the center of care.

This episode is sponsored by LeanTaaS.

In this episode, Howard Maunus, MD - Fellow, Climate Health Organizing Fellowship, Cambridge Alliance and Harvard Medical School; Member, Carolina Advocates for Climate, Health, and Equity, discusses practical ways healthcare can reduce waste and emissions while improving efficiency. He also shares insights on finding purpose after clinical practice and building community around climate and health advocacy.

In this episode, Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President at UnitedHealth Group, discusses engaging patients through social media, addressing rising health risks in younger populations, and building a resilient healthcare workforce through innovation and collaboration.

In this episode, Dr. William Shutze, a vascular surgeon at Texas Vascular Associates and former Executive Board Member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and Dr. Robert Molnar, a vascular surgeon and Chief of Surgery at McLaren Flint and Executive Board At Large Member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, discuss how strong vascular surgery programs drive better patient outcomes, enable complex care, and strengthen hospital performance. They highlight the critical roles of early collaboration, infrastructure investment, and strategic alignment across service lines.

This episode is sponsored by Society for Vascular Surgery.

In this episode, Dr. Faisal Tai, board-certified psychiatrist and founder of PsychPlus, shares how overreliance on virtual care, lack of standardization, and poor care coordination hinder behavioral health outcomes, and explains how in-person models and integrated systems can improve patient flow, quality, and financial sustainability.

This episode is sponsored by PsychPlus.

Susan Jacob, PharmD, MBA, Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services at NYC Health + Hospitals, shares insights on advancing pharmacy’s role in patient education, health equity, and system-wide care improvement. She also discusses leadership, serving vulnerable populations, and building strong, empowered teams.

In this episode, Kevin Knight, Chief Marketing Officer at Sidecar Health, joins the podcast to discuss making healthcare more intuitive and consumer-friendly. He shares how giving money back to consumers through tools like HSAs can improve engagement, and explains why competition and technology are key drivers of meaningful system-wide improvement.

In this episode, Samir Mehta, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Service and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of trauma care and how machine learning and AI are shaping the future of the field. He also shares practical advice for emerging leaders looking to grow and lead in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.