This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Andrew Lovewell, CEO, Columbia Orthopaedic Group. He shares insights on the continued migration of cases to ASCs, the expanding role of technology, and how strategic partnerships and employer engagement are shaping the future of outpatient orthopedic care.
Dec 07, 2025•11 min
This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Luis Taveras, SVP and Chief Information Officer at Jefferson Health. He discusses the rapid impact of ambient AI, how to scale digital tools without overwhelming operations, and why leaders should focus on value as technology and care demands continue to accelerate.
Dec 07, 2025•5 min
This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Geri Eaves, BSN, RN, CASC, CNOR CEO/Administrator, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery Center. She discusses the market forces accelerating ASC growth, the transformative impact of robotics and technology, and how deeper partnerships and strategic leadership will define success in the years ahead.
Dec 06, 2025•6 min
On this episode, James Mooney, a complex and minimally invasive spine surgeon with VCU Health, joins the podcast to discuss the rapidly evolving future of spine surgery. He explores how AI is helping standardize clinical decision-making, the continued growth of minimally invasive and patient-specific technologies, and what increasing AI involvement means for the spine field in the years ahead.
Dec 06, 2025•15 min
On this episode, David L. Skaggs, MD, Co-Director of Cedars-Sinai Spine, Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai, and Director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Guerin Children’s, joins the podcast to discuss recent innovations in spine care, including synthetic CT scans generated from MRIs and the advancement of outpatient pediatric spine surgery. He also shares insights on developing surgical tools tailored for physicians with smaller hands, and looks ahead at healthc...
Dec 06, 2025•12 min
This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Joel Gordon, CMIO at UW Health, University of Wisconsin. He discusses how AI is transforming workflows, why partnerships and governance matter, and how organizations can prepare for a rapidly evolving digital future.
Dec 06, 2025•10 min
In this episode, Kirk Soileau shares how Natchitoches Regional Medical Center achieved remarkable growth by expanding specialty services, recruiting the right talent, and transforming its care model. He also discusses upcoming strategic priorities, advocacy efforts, and the leadership mindset needed to navigate rapid change in health care.
Dec 06, 2025•16 min
In this episode, Dennis Laraway, CFO at Cleveland Clinic shares the major trends shaping the organization’s strategy, including payment reform, cost transformation, and rapid advances in AI and technology, while highlighting how the system is driving efficiency and forging new partnerships to reimagine care.
Dec 05, 2025•29 min
This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Sandeep Rustagi, Chief Data Analytics Officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He discusses practical AI use cases, strong governance frameworks, and how health systems can balance innovation with compliance, user adoption, and operational realities.
Dec 05, 2025•9 min
In this episode, Stephen Tatum, Vice President of Strategic Healthcare Solutions at Orbis Education, discusses how academic and healthcare partnerships are addressing nursing shortages through accelerated programs, hybrid learning models, and innovative technology that enhance student success and strengthen the future healthcare workforce. This episode is sponsored by Orbis Education .
Dec 05, 2025•12 min
In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, shares the top stories she is tracking, including the major 340B program shakeup and escalating workforce challenges.
Dec 05, 2025•9 min
In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor in Chief at Becker's Healthcare, breaks down HCA’s strong financial momentum, the accelerating AI arms race between payers and providers, and major industry transactions shaping 2025. He also highlights trends in revenue cycle innovation and the growing push for payer provider collaboration.
Dec 05, 2025•10 min
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights seven major healthcare developments, including Providence’s transformation efforts, CHS’s strategic shift, the growing role of pharmacy, legal challenges to 340B changes, and more.
Dec 04, 2025•4 min
In this episode, Patrick Velliky, Chief External Affairs Officer at HaloMD, joins the podcast to discuss emerging trends in independent dispute resolution under the No Surprises Act. He shares insights on arbitration outcomes, key financial metrics, and how providers and facilities can use IDR to strengthen payer negotiations and stabilize revenue. This episode is sponsored by HaloMD .
Dec 04, 2025•10 min
In this episode, Dan Collard, Co Founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, discusses the group's recent acquisition focused on nurse leadership development, the importance of human centered leadership, and his upcoming book Genfluence. He also shares insights on the second edition of Rewiring Excellence and how leaders can better support teams in a rapidly evolving health care environment. This episode is sponsored by Healthcare Plus Solutions Group ....
Dec 04, 2025•15 min
In this episode, Joshua Wilda, MPA, Associate Vice President for Information Systems and Chief Information Digital Officer at University of Iowa Health Care, discusses his vision for advancing patient experience, strengthening cybersecurity, expanding telehealth, and building collaborative technology partnerships across Iowa.
Dec 04, 2025•20 min
In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down CMS’ proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage rule, challenges facing smaller MA plans, and the shrinking access to GLP-1 medications on ACA marketplaces. He also highlights the evolving dynamics between payers, providers and consumers as policy and costs rapidly shift.
Dec 04, 2025•11 min
In this episode, Tami Knobbe, Executive Vice President at CorroHealth, shares insights on navigating disruption, building trust, and driving meaningful innovation in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. This episode is sponsored by CorroHealth .
Dec 03, 2025•17 min
In this episode, Dr. Paul Yi of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Dr. Sanjay Gandhi of Philips Enterprise Informatics, discuss how AI is transforming radiology workflows, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and improving patient experience. They share insights on safety, governance, and the collaborative partnerships needed to build trustworthy and effective AI driven imaging ecosystems. This episode is sponsored by Philips ....
Dec 03, 2025•20 min
On this episode, Ryan Ribeira, MD, MPH, Medical Director and Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Health Care, joins the podcast to discuss how health systems can address capacity challenges by expanding functional capacity and leveraging virtual visits to improve efficiency. He shares the investments he believes are most valuable for the future, and explores how predictive analytics and hospital-at-home programs are reshaping care delivery.
Dec 03, 2025•14 min
In this episode, Dr. Steven K. Barnett of CAN Community Health explains how his organization improved access to long acting injectable PrEP by optimizing EHR workflows, strengthening payer authorization processes, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to reduce barriers for patients and providers.
Dec 03, 2025•17 min
In this episode, Mark C. Clement, President and Chief Executive Officer of TriHealth, shares how the system has advanced population health, expanded strategic partnerships, and built a highly engaged culture over his 11 years of leadership. He discusses TriHealth’s value based journey, its collaborative approach to growth, and the leadership principles that drive top tier performance.
Dec 02, 2025•15 min
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Sucato, Chief of Staff at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, discusses the hospital’s century-long legacy in pediatric orthopedics, its nationally recognized research, and the innovations shaping care for children today. He also shares insights on leadership, the future of genetics and AI in orthopedics, and his lifelong loyalty to the Buffalo Bills.
Dec 02, 2025•15 min
In this episode, Beth Steele, Chief Operating Officer at Owensboro Health, talks about two pressures shaping surgical services today: rising supply costs and recruiting and keeping the best talent. She shares how an AI partnership with AssistIQ helped by capturing supplies with 99 percent accuracy, cutting nearly half of monthly product waste and removing manual documentation for nurses. Beth also outlines the practices that made the rollout successful, including early staff involvement, clear w...
Dec 02, 2025•12 min
In this episode, Adrienne Moore discusses how Banner Health is preparing for upcoming Medicaid changes, expanding workforce development, and investing in AI and digital solutions to improve care delivery. She also shares how the system is leveraging urban-rural partnerships and innovation to meet the needs of growing and evolving patient populations.
Dec 02, 2025•13 min
On this episode, Thomas Hutchinson, Administrator of the Surgery Center of Central Florida, joins the podcast to discuss the trends he’s watching—including staffing challenges and impacts of government shutdowns—as well as electrophysiology ablations in the outpatient setting and opportunities for future growth.
Dec 01, 2025•7 min
This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable features Robert Chestnut, SVP & CFO, LMH Health. He shares how the organization is using AI and new technologies to enhance efficiency, strengthen competitiveness, and improve both provider experience and patient care. In collaboration with R1 .
Dec 01, 2025•18 min
This podcast continues the important conversation on osteoporosis, shining a spotlight on how health systems can leverage features within their Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to improve care for postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. Christen Buseman, Health Systems and Key Accounts Marketing Director at Amgen for the US bone health franchise speaks with Barry Wendt, MD, of St. Elizabeth Healthcare about how health systems can leverage Diagnosis-Aware Notes (DAN) within EHR systems to imp...
Dec 01, 2025•12 min
In this episode, Samuel O. Jones IV, MD, MPH, FACC - Director, Inpatient EP Services, The Chattanooga Heart Institute, Memorial Hospital, discusses the major trends shaping cardiology today, including workforce shortages, the expanding role of AI, and the shift of cardiac care into outpatient settings. He also highlights innovations in diagnostics, care pathways, and telehealth that are helping deliver more efficient and patient centered cardiovascular care.
Dec 01, 2025•14 min
Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security Officer at Renown Health, shares insights on improving the end-user experience through continuous adjustments and support. He emphasizes the importance of clearly articulating risk to drive strategic investments and ensuring those investments deliver value. Ramirez also discusses his proactive approach to setting himself up for long-term success in the evolving healthcare landscape.
Dec 01, 2025•20 min