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Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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The Becker's Healthcare Podcast is devoted to the people who power U.S. healthcare. Four new 15-minute episodes are released daily containing industry news, analysis and thought leadership from powerful healthcare decision-makers.
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Episodes

Kyle Benoit, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Bayhealth

On this episode, Kyle Benoit, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Bayhealth joins the podcast to discuss challenges around access and cost of care, strategies for optimizing the organization’s technology footprint, and navigating Medicaid cuts. He also shares insights on expanding and improving the ambulatory care footprint while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.

Nov 24, 202518 min

Matthew Cantonis, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of USF Tampa General Physicians

On this episode, Matthew Cantonis, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of USF Tampa General Physicians joins the podcast to discuss how leadership culture drives improvements in patient access. He highlights the role of agentic communication in reducing manual touchpoints, the importance of data transparency in decision-making, and how academic expansion will shape the future of access across the system.

Nov 24, 202511 min

Patrick Garman, Executive Administrator, Spartan Health Surgicenter

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Patrick Garman, Executive Administrator, Spartan Health Surgicenter. He discusses key forces driving ASC growth, the evolving role of technology, and how physician-led decision making shapes effective partnerships and long-term sustainability.

Nov 24, 202511 min

Redefining Menopause Care with Dr. Allyson Brooks of Hoag Women’s Health Institute

In this episode, Dr. Allyson Brooks, the Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of the Hoag Women’s Health Institute, discusses how Hoag is transforming menopause care through multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and community engagement. She shares how the FDA’s recent hormone therapy update and women’s growing advocacy are reshaping the future of midlife health.

Nov 24, 202522 min

Tricia Wollam, CASC Administrator, Alliance Surgery Center

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Tricia Wollam, CASC Administrator, Alliance Surgery Center. She shares insights on the key trends driving ASC market growth, the impact of higher acuity procedures, and how technologies like EHRs are transforming efficiency and care coordination.

Nov 23, 20255 min

Dr. Saria Saccocio, Chief Medical Officer at Essence Healthcare

In this episode, Dr. Saria Saccocio, Chief Medical Officer at Essence Healthcare, explains how strong provider partnerships, real time data, and a member centered approach drive the plan’s four and a half star performance. She also shares how addressing social needs and listening closely to members shapes future benefit design and care delivery.

Nov 23, 202517 min

Steve Tringale, President of Mass General Brigham Health Plan

In this episode, Steve Tringale, President of Mass General Brigham Health Plan, shares how the organization is expanding its product portfolio, entering the dual eligible market, and investing in integrated digital care management to better support members across all stages of life.

Nov 23, 202520 min

Dr. Vladimir Manuel, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for the Department of Family Medicine & Scott Jahnke, Senior Director of Operations at UCLA Health

On this episode, Dr. Vladimir Manuel, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for the Department of Family Medicine, and Scott Jahnke, Senior Director of Operations at UCLA Health, join the podcast to discuss de-escalation of care, improving decision-making effectiveness and efficiency in healthcare, reducing admission rates, and operationalizing data to drive better outcomes.

Nov 23, 202516 min

Emily Jacobsen, VP Clinical Systems and Chief of Clinical Informatics at the University of Maryland Medical System

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Emily Jacobsen, VP Clinical Systems and Chief of Clinical Informatics at the University of Maryland Medical System. She discusses how her team advances AI use cases, strengthens virtual care, and balances innovation with governance, clinician needs, and rapidly evolving legislation.

Nov 23, 202512 min

Janet L. Carlson, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, Vice President of ASC Operations at Commonwealth Pain & Spine | Advanced Surgical Institute

On this episode, Janet L. Carlson, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, Vice President of ASC Operations at Commonwealth Pain & Spine | Advanced Surgical Institute, joins the podcast to discuss advancements with AI, the growth of the ASC space over the next year including the rise of multi-specialty centers, and how her team continues to prioritize patient satisfaction.

Nov 22, 202513 min

Growth Opportunities in Bariatrics and ASCs with Vijay Bachani

In this episode, Vijay Bachani, President and Chief Growth Officer of New York Bariatric Group, discusses ASC trends, expansion opportunities, and how partnerships, negotiation leverage, and high BMI capabilities position his organization for strong growth in the year ahead.

Nov 22, 202511 min

Brenna T. Loufek, Director of AI Regulatory and Quality at Mayo Clinic

In this episode, Brenna T. Loufek, Director of AI Regulatory and Quality at Mayo Clinic, discusses how the organization safely translates AI innovations into clinical practice. She explains governance frameworks, ethical considerations, and strategies for deploying AI tools to support both administrative efficiency and clinical decision-making while maintaining trust and patient safety. - The views expressed are Brenna’s personal views, and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of Ma...

Nov 22, 202518 min

Financial Pressures and Innovation at Carle Health with Aron Klein

In this episode, Aron Klein shares insights on the top revenue cycle pressures facing health systems today, including payer policies, rising denials, and regulatory uncertainty, while also discussing how Carle Health is using automation and systemwide efficiencies to strengthen performance and improve patient access.

Nov 22, 202522 min

Clay Holderman, Chief Executive Officer & Neil Gomes, Executive Vice President at AVIA

On this episode, Clay Holderman, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare and Strategic Advisor at AVIA, and Neil Gomes, Executive Vice President at AVIA, join the podcast to discuss managing capacity constraints and labor shortages within health systems, as well as AVIA’s role in advancing digital transformation. They share how agentic AI and responsible tech adoption can improve operations and the importance of human validation in AI-supported workflows.

Nov 22, 202519 min

Jill McKinney, Chief Nurse Informatics Officer, Novant Health

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Jill McKinney, Chief Nurse Informatics Officer, Novant Health. She discusses how AI driven tools like ambient documentation and virtual monitoring are improving clinician workflows, enhancing patient safety, and shaping strategic responses to emerging legislation.

Nov 21, 20256 min

How ASCs Can Strengthen Cash Flow Amid Industry Pressures: Insights from nimble solutions

This episode features Tim Fuchs, Chief Growth Officer, and Amanda Whitener, Senior Director of Client Development at nimble solutions. They share actionable strategies ASCs can use to accelerate cash flow, strengthen revenue cycle performance, and stay proactive in the face of rising costs, increasing payer complexity, and ongoing industry uncertainty. This episode is sponsored by nimble solutions .

Nov 21, 202517 min

Nyleen Flores, Owner, Med Elevate Solutions

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Nyleen Flores, Owner, Med Elevate Solutions. She discusses the forces accelerating ASC market growth, how deeper tech integration and AI are reshaping operations, and the opportunities ASC leaders have to strengthen efficiency and collaboration.

Nov 21, 20256 min

Balancing Innovation and Protection: The Future of Healthcare Cybersecurity

This episode features Anthony Locascio, Chief Technology Officer for Hospital Patient Monitoring at Philips, and Benjamin Millmann, Lead Clinical Informaticist at M Health Fairview. They discuss how health systems can shift from a prevention mindset to one focused on resilience, strengthen cybersecurity across connected devices, and build partnerships between vendors, clinicians, and IT teams to safeguard patient care amid rising digital threats. This episode is sponsored by Philips ....

Nov 20, 202518 min

John Gachago, Vice President, Digital Innovation, Parrish Healthcare

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features John Gachago, Vice President, Digital Innovation, Parrish Healthcare. He discusses responsible AI governance, digital transformation for rural and underserved populations, and the importance of balancing innovation with patient centered value and trust.

Nov 20, 20258 min

Chris Harrison, CPA, CEO, Quorum Health

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable features Chris Harrison, CPA, CEO, Quorum Health. He discusses Quorum’s growth strategy, the transformative impact of AI on clinical efficiency and rural care delivery, and how technology partnerships are reshaping patient and provider experiences. In collaboration with R1.

Nov 19, 202519 min

Navigating Healthcare's Future with Talent, Technology and Transformation

In this episode, Shannon Libbert, Senior Partner at Kingsley Gate, shares insights on how healthcare leaders can navigate workforce challenges, harness AI as an enabler, and strengthen trust through clarity, courage, and connection to drive meaningful organizational transformation. This episode is sponsored by Kingsley Gate .

Nov 19, 202515 min

Erin Hodson, MSN, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Inova Health

In this episode, Erin Hodson, MSN, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Inova Health, shares how emerging AI tools, evolving team skill sets, and new patient financial needs are reshaping denials management, operational strategy, and the overall revenue cycle experience.

Nov 19, 202520 min

Healthcare Upside Down: Lessons from Mayo Clinic and ECG on AI and Automation

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Henry Stokman, Principal, ECG Management Consultants, and Edwina Bhaskaran, MSN, RN, Chief Clinical Systems and Informatics Officer, Mayo Clinic. They discuss how health systems can balance innovation and risk in AI adoption, evaluate vendor partnerships, and build sustainable strategies for automation and digital transformation. This episide is sponsored by ECG Management Consultants....

Nov 18, 202521 min

Breaking Barriers in Health System ASC Development

In this episode, Aaron Murski and Cordell Mack, Managing Directors at VMG Health, share insights on the forces driving ambulatory surgery center growth, key barriers to development, and how health systems can create sustainable ASC strategies that align with physicians, patients, and evolving market trends. This episode is sponsored by VMG Health .

Nov 18, 202525 min

Transforming Coronary Care and the Future of Cardiology

In this episode, Dr. Amro Alsaid, Medical Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging, and Dr. Karim Al-Azizi, Medical Director of the Catheterization Laboratory and Structural Heart Program at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital, discuss how AI and advanced cardiac imaging are reshaping coronary diagnosis, improving precision in patient care, and optimizing workflow efficiency across cardiology programs. Visit Cleerly Health to learn more . https://cleerlyhealth.com/what-is-cleerly?utm_campaig...

Nov 18, 202523 min
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