Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Comron Saifi, MD & Neel Patel, MD, Co-Founders of ClinicFlow, share insights into how their AI voice platform is streamlining patient access, automating workflows, and resolving the majority of inbound calls for surgical specialty clinics. They also discuss scaling innovation, improving referrals and prior authorizations, and lessons from building a physician-led startup.

In this episode, Atizazul Mansoor, MD, Chair of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC in Central Pennsylvania, and Samir Saba, MD, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Cardiology at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, join the podcast to discuss how their organization is restructuring to better meet the growing demands in cardiology. They share perspectives on reducing the length of education and training pathways to encourage more physicians to enter the field and help address workforce needs.

In this episode, Matthew Wolthoff, President of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, joins the podcast to discuss leading with patient experience in pediatric care. He shares how his team is accommodating rising demand, while advancing Driscoll Children’s mission to expand access and deliver high-quality care to more children and families.

In this episode, Heather Dunn, MBA, FHFMA, CHFP, EHRC, CRCR, Senior Vice President, Revenue Cycle at Novant Health, shares how her team is redesigning the revenue cycle with a focus on technology, efficiency, and team engagement. She also discusses key trends including price transparency, capacity challenges, and the growing role of AI like voice technology in improving patient access and financial experience.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Sunil Dadlani, Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer and Chief Cyber Security Officer, Atlantic Health System. He explores the shift to agentic AI, the importance of governance over fragmented innovation, and how healthcare leaders can build secure, resilient, and future ready digital organizations.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Kellan Tittle, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, People Incorporated Mental Health Services, discusses the shift from access to outcomes, workforce challenges, and how AI is improving documentation and efficiency. He also shares how integrated care models and disciplined growth strategies are shaping the future of nonprofit mental health services.

In this episode, Dr. Tunde Sotunde, President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina & CuraCor Solutions, discusses the drivers of rising healthcare costs, the importance of value-based care and whole-person health, and how innovative programs and partnerships are improving access, affordability, and outcomes across the state.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Peter Banko, President and Chief Executive Officer, Baystate Health. He shares how embracing AI is reshaping strategy across clinical and operational areas, while highlighting the need for stronger leadership, workforce development, and partnerships to prepare for the future of care.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the latest payer earnings, the evolving landscape of prior authorization reform, major AI investments across the insurance industry, and the growing instability within ACA marketplace plans.

In this episode, Rob Allen, CEO of Intermountain Health, discusses how the organization is navigating rapid transformation through AI, digital innovation, and large-scale operational change while staying focused on caregiver support, simplification, and proactive care.

Burnout is reshaping medicine. Can AI actually help?

In this episode, Matt Troup, PA-C, sits down with Scott Holmes, Medical Director at Petaluma Health Center, and Maria Byron, Associate CMIO at UCSF, to talk about what meaningful AI adoption really looks like on the ground. They dig into the friction, the skepticism, and the moments when something finally clicks, and share how AI-supported documentation is helping clinicians spend less time at the keyboard and more time with their patients.

This episode is sponsored by Abridge.

In this episode,  Daniel R. Tasset, Founder and Executive Chairman of NueHealth and Nueterra Capital, shares his perspective on the shift toward value-based care, rising consumerism, and the future of ambulatory healthcare. He also offers practical leadership advice on building habits, anticipating change, and developing leaders who can scale impact.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores 12 major healthcare innovations including the rapid expansion of AI, GLP 1 drugs, precision medicine, minimally invasive surgery, evolving care models, and new approaches to pharmaceuticals, and more.

In this episode, Jennifer Gamm Ruschman, Assistant Vice President of Digital Health, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Amy McCarthy, Chief Nursing Officer, Hippocratic AI, discuss how nurses are co-designing AI tools like Nurse Copilot to reduce administrative burden, improve workflow, and ensure safety, empathy, and trust at the bedside.

This episode is sponsored by Hippocratic AI.

In this episode, Tessa Misiaszek, President of Leadership Solutions at AMN Healthcare, explores how rural healthcare organizations can adapt to new CMS expectations by strengthening data infrastructure, leadership capacity, and operating models. She shares why workforce strategy, accountability, and transformational leadership are critical to sustaining performance and long term success.

This episode is sponsored by AMN Healthcare.

In this episode, Dr. Maulik Purohit, Chief Health Innovation Officer at datosX Digital Health Labs, discusses the dual reality of digital health, from documentation burden and clinician burnout to the rapid rise of AI-powered tools improving diagnostics and access to care.

In this episode, Priscilla Samuel, DNP, FNP-BC - System Vice President - Advanced Practice Nursing, Mount Sinai Health System, shares how advanced practice providers are driving access, innovation, and workforce sustainability across healthcare. She also discusses leadership lessons, the role of AI in elevating care, and why investing in people is essential to delivering patient-centered outcomes.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Athena Minor, Chief Nursing and Clinical Officer, Ohio County Healthcare. She discusses navigating financial uncertainty in a rural critical access hospital, making disciplined decisions about priorities, and strengthening workforce resilience through culture, flexibility, and proactive planning.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Steve Liou, Founder and CEO of Clarium, and Dr. Steven Klasko, Executive in Residence at General Catalyst, join Scott Becker to explore how supply chain is emerging as a strategic driver of margin, total cost of care, and health system sustainability. They discuss why operational AI is delivering faster ROI than clinical AI, how better data and automation can unlock billions in savings, and why rethinking supply chain is critical to the future of healthcare.

This episode is sponsored by Clarium.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Mark Behl, President and Chief Executive Officer, NorthBay Health. He shares how he is balancing growth with financial constraints, engaging frontline teams in decision making, and building a more resilient workforce through data driven focus and long term talent strategies.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Scot Becker highlights 6 key healthcare stories including ACA marketplace disruptions, breakthroughs in AI driven early cancer detection, major health system deals, and more.

In this episode, Chad Wallace, President of the Eligibility Service Division at Med-Metrix, breaks down the implications of Medicaid eligibility reforms and funding changes for hospital revenue and operations. He shares strategies for using technology, improving enrollment processes, and proactively supporting vulnerable populations to maintain coverage and financial stability.

This episode is sponsored by Med-Metrix.

In this episode, Shannon Libbert, Senior Partner, Kingsley Gate, shares how AI is reshaping workforce strategy, leadership expectations, and organizational culture across healthcare. She discusses the shift from experimentation to execution, the importance of trust and change management, and how leaders can navigate generational change while building more resilient, AI-ready teams.

This episode is sponsored by Kingsley Gate.

In this episode, Hasan Shanawani, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, joins the podcast to discuss rising healthcare costs and the growing role of AI in payer decision-making. He shares how AI can enable organizations to “say yes” more often, while maintaining trust, transparency, and quality as these tools increasingly face consumers.

In this episode, Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, President of The University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of UTMB Health, shares his journey from Germany to the U.S. and how being a generalist, building human connection, and acting decisively have shaped his leadership approach. He also discusses the importance of personal discipline, lifelong learning, and fostering a culture where purpose and passion drive innovation in healthcare.

In this episode, Michael Cureton, MHA, FACHE, CEO of Sutter Davis Hospital at Sutter Health, joins the podcast to discuss how foundation partnerships are supporting growth and expanding access to care. He shares insights on the expansion of the birthing center, along with Sutter Health’s high patient satisfaction and strong employee engagement across the organization.

In this episode, Dan Bowen, President, Sebastian River Hospital, Orlando Health, shares how culture, transparency, and community engagement are shaping his leadership approach in his first 90 days. He discusses strategies for physician alignment, staff retention, and building trust with both teams and the community while staying grounded in a mission of service.

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In this episode, Brendan Harris, President, UPMC for You and State Programs & Patti Jackson-Gehris, President, UPMC North Central and Williamsport markets, discuss UPMC’s strategies to improve rural healthcare access through workforce development, telehealth expansion, and innovative care models that address geographic and socioeconomic barriers.

In this episode, Edward J. Dohring, M.D., of the Spine Institute of Arizona, discusses the value of multidisciplinary collaboration, emerging innovations in spine care, and the evolving role of AI and minimally invasive approaches. He also shares insights on improving patient outcomes, balancing cost and quality, and shaping the next generation of spine leaders.

In this episode, Dr. Sterling L. Carter. DPT, MS, CSCS, CST. President & CEO. Licensed Physical Therapist and Stephen Levi Carter, MBA, PMP, CEO & Co-Founder, Sterling Staffing Solutions, share insights from their book on building and scaling healthcare businesses. They discuss entrepreneurship, acquisitions, operational excellence, and how leaders can leverage people and AI to drive sustainable growth.

In this episode, Tim Lieb, Senior Vice President of Commercial Markets at Blue Shield of California, discusses the three-year impact of Virtual Blue, including lower costs, reduced ER utilization, improved access to care, and how virtual first models are reshaping employer and individual health plans.

In this episode, Ben Johnson, Director of Behavioral Health Provider Practices and Operations at Lakeland Regional Health-Florida, discusses how to standardize operational infrastructure without compromising clinical care. He also shares insights on leveraging technology, reducing administrative burden, and improving continuity across the behavioral health continuum.

In this episode, Pranav Loyalka, MD - Cardiologist, HCA Houston Heart Medical Center, Medical Director of Structural Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support, HCA Gulf Coast Division, discusses major advancements like transcatheter valve replacement and the evolving role of AI in cardiac care. He also shares insights on training the next generation of cardiologists, balancing specialization, and addressing gaps in access to care.

In this episode, Paul Green, Pharm.D., MHA, BCPS, CPEL, DPLA - Director of Pharmacy Services, Westchester Medical Center, discusses how pharmacy is evolving from a cost center to a key driver of clinical, operational, and financial value. He shares insights on technology integration, workforce sustainability, and building a proactive pharmacy strategy aligned with broader health system goals.

In this episode, Rob Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of the Health Transformation Alliance, joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing pressures and competition within Medicare Advantage. He shares insights on chronic care initiatives and the importance of collaboration and compromise between carriers and providers to improve outcomes and control costs.

In this episode, Meagan Weber, DPT, CEO of Scotland County Hospital, shares how a grow your own workforce strategy is helping address rural staffing shortages through early student engagement and hands on experience. She also discusses the financial and volume challenges facing rural hospitals and the importance of building sustainable pipelines to support long term community care.

In this episode, Janel Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Children’s Nebraska, shares how a people first promise and retention focused strategy have strengthened culture, reduced turnover, and improved patient experience. She also discusses workforce development, leadership evolution, and the role of AI in creating a more human centered healthcare environment.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Warner Thomas, President And Chief Executive Officer, Sutter Health, discussing how the organization is expanding ambulatory care, strengthening leadership and talent development, investing in digital tools that reduce workforce burden, and maintaining a growth mindset to navigate ongoing healthcare change.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Ketul J. Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wellstar Health System, reflects on his leadership journey, emphasizing the power of culture, authenticity, and continuous learning. He also highlights the importance of partnerships and digital innovation to expand access to care, especially in rural communities.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features C.J. Marbley, Chief Nursing Officer, University Medical Center New Orleans; Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, New Orleans East Hospital, LCMC Health, discussing strategies to expand patient access, redesign care teams, invest in workforce development, and build resilience through international and contingent staffing models.

In collaboration with Insight Global.