In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Brown, Medical Director and Clinical Lead for Women’s Health at Elevance Health, discusses Elevance Health’s expansion of doula services into select employer health plans, highlighting how doula support improves outcomes, reduces disparities, strengthens the care experience, and creates long-term value for mothers and babies.
Dec 13, 2025•9 min
In this episode, Dr. Erich G. Anderer, Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery and Surgical Director of Perioperative Services at NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, joins the podcast to discuss the latest advancements shaping spine care. He shares his perspective on the rapid evolution of robotic technology, strategies clinicians can use to help patients avoid surgery when appropriate, and how to address today’s growing “information culture” and misinformation challenges. Dr. Anderer also highlights w...
Dec 13, 2025•15 min
In this episode, Lisa Borbon, MSN, RN, BC-NE, Administrator for the West Florida Division of Advent Health Home Care, discusses how telehealth, wearable devices, and AI are transforming patient engagement and clinical efficiency. She also underscores the importance of empathetic communication, informed insurance decisions, and supporting higher acuity care in the home.
Dec 13, 2025•12 min
In this episode, Harminder (Mindy) Grewal, MD, MBBS, DGO, DiplABOIM, FAAFP, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and Whole Health Clinical Lead at the Dayton VA Medical Center, shares how AI is streamlining efficiency and transforming clinical workflows. She discusses promising partnerships shaping the future of care, the importance of serving underserved and rural communities, and the initiatives driving sustainable growth in pri...
Dec 13, 2025•22 min
In this episode, Harpreet Pall, MD, MBA, CPE, Chief Medical Officer at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center and K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital, shares strategies for reducing clinical variation, improving transitions of care, leveraging data for frontline teams, and building a culture of trust while offering guidance for emerging healthcare leaders.
Dec 12, 2025•14 min
This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual. Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Shekar Ramanathan, Executive Director, Digital Transformation, Atlantic Health. Shekar shares insights on how AI and digital tools are streamlining administrative processes, enhancing patient care, and driving innovation while balancing operational and financial constraints in health systems.
Dec 12, 2025•6 min
In this episode, Stephen Sukumaran, Director of the Long Acting Injectable (LAI) Program at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, explains how his team streamlined insurance navigation, documentation, and care coordination by optimizing Electronic Health Record (EHR) workflows, leading to major improvements in patient access, efficiency, and long acting injectable HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake. This episode is sponsored by Gilead Sciences ....
Dec 12, 2025•9 min
In this episode, Ashutosh (Ash) K. Tewari, MD, Urologist and Prostate Cancer Specialist and Chairman of the Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, discusses the rise in prostate cancer cases, strategies to reduce treatment-related side effects, and how mobile units are expanding outreach to improve patient access and early detection.
Dec 12, 2025•8 min
This episode features Neal ElAttrache, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist and Chairman of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation in Los Angeles, and Director Medical Services and Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon LA Rams and LA Dodgers. Here, he reflects on decades of caring for elite athletes, the evolution of surgical techniques that support faster and safer returns to play, and the role of mentorship, trust, and passion in shaping exceptional orthopedic care.
Dec 11, 2025•37 min
This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Tim Calahan, CTO, Michigan Medicine. Here, he discusses how his organization is using AI, virtual care, and digital health tools to enhance clinical workflows and patient care. He also shares strategies for governance, operational planning, and staying focused on key technology initiatives while adapting to changing legislation and rising demands in healthcare.
Dec 11, 2025•8 min
In this episode, Brett Caplan, Director & Peter Winslow, Managing Consultant at Berkeley Research Group (BRG) discuss the growing pressures shaping payer provider negotiations, the rise in out of network strategies, and how BRG is helping health systems prepare for a more complex and contentious landscape.
Dec 11, 2025•14 min
In this episode, Stephen Rinaldi, SVP and Chief Revenue Officer at UNC Health, discusses the major headwinds shaping revenue cycle today, strategies for building strong future leaders, and how UNC Health is advancing revenue integrity and operational excellence heading into 2026.
Dec 11, 2025•19 min
In this episode, Pete November, President and CEO of Ochsner Health, reflects on his unconventional path from law to healthcare, the mentors who shaped his leadership, the family and routines that keep him grounded, and the pivotal risks that led him to lead one of the nation’s major health systems.
Dec 11, 2025•23 min
In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the latest debates over ACA premium tax credits, explores a potential Humana and Mark Cuban partnership, and highlights the policy and market forces reshaping the payer environment heading into the new year.
Dec 10, 2025•14 min
This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Lisa Stephenson, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Cedars-Sinai Health System. Here, she shares strategies for integrating new technology, addressing operational challenges, and engaging clinicians to improve efficiency, patient experience, and staff satisfaction.
Dec 10, 2025•8 min
In this episode, Brian Berkowitz, Chief Product Officer at Lyric, discusses how AI, data, and trusted intelligence zones can reduce administrative friction, strengthen collaboration between payers and providers, and build a more transparent and efficient payment integrity ecosystem. This episode is sponsored by Lyric.ai .
Dec 10, 2025•14 min
On this episode, Isaac Sachmechi, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Internal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens joins the podcast to discuss why NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens is recognized for excellence in diabetes care. He shares insights into the future of diabetes treatment, highlights advancements in care delivery, and explores strategies for improving patient outcomes in endocrinology.
Dec 10, 2025•11 min
In this episode, Syl Trepanier, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Providence, discusses the critical issues facing nurses today, from safety concerns to evolving workforce models. He also shares why technology and AI offer promising opportunities to transform nursing practice in the years ahead.
Dec 09, 2025•12 min
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable features Rob Purinton, Chief AI Officer, AdventHealth. He shares how AdventHealth is accelerating innovation through AI governance, digital front door enhancements, and responsible adoption of AI agents to improve efficiency, clinical support, and overall patient experience. In collaboration with R1 .
Dec 09, 2025•22 min
In this episode, Doug Proctor, COO and Co-founder of Candid Health, discusses how AI, machine learning, and configurable automation are reshaping revenue cycle performance. He shares insights on building a strong data foundation, choosing the right problems to solve, and creating scalable, high impact AI workflows that improve collections, reduce costs, and strengthen long term operational strategy. This episode is sponsored by Candid Health ....
Dec 09, 2025•16 min
In this episode, Jessica Salem, Executive Director of the Center for Health Equity at Dayton Children's Hospital, shares how the kinship housing project was created to provide stable homes and holistic support for kinship families. She discusses the community partnerships, years of planning, and long term goals that make this initiative a model for addressing social determinants of health.
Dec 09, 2025•17 min
In this episode, Imran Qadeer, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and President of Allegheny General Hospital, discusses leveraging AI and digital tools to reduce clinician burnout, enhance patient care, and navigate workforce and financial challenges while offering advice for emerging healthcare leaders.
Dec 08, 2025•9 min
In this episode, Will Yin, CEO of Mandolin, discusses how AI agents are transforming specialty pharmacy workflows by reducing administrative bottlenecks, preventing costly denials, and improving access to life changing therapies while helping health systems scale operations more efficiently. This episode is sponsored by Mandolin .
Dec 08, 2025•15 min
In this episode, Dr. Joseph Cacchione, Chief Executive Officer of Jefferson Health, and Alex Pinto, Principal at ECG Management Consultants, discuss how health systems can enhance patient access through standardized scheduling, technology integration, and strong physician engagement while navigating cultural and generational shifts in healthcare delivery.
Dec 08, 2025•24 min
This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Jeffrey Flynn, President of the New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers. He shares insights on market growth, the rising role of AI and robotics, and how partnerships with health systems are shaping patient care and operational efficiency in the ASC space.
Dec 08, 2025•6 min
On this episode, Dr. Nolan Wessell , Assistant Professor and Well-being Co-Director, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine joins the podcast to discuss the growing burden facing the spine field and how clinicians are adapting to rapid shifts in practice and policy. He shares insights on tracking government changes that impact research funding, the ways AI is improving efficiency and supporting clinical decision-making, and the cons...
Dec 08, 2025•18 min
On this episode, Adam Williams, VP of Payer Operations and Strategy at Tava Health, joins the podcast to discuss why mental health care must remain at the center of organizational strategyrula, the realities of provider burnout, and how leaders can better support clinicians in high-pressure environments. He also shares where he sees the greatest opportunities for growth in the future—from innovative care models to more sustainable approaches that strengthen access and outcomes....
Dec 08, 2025•12 min
On this episode, Julie Kline, Chief Human Resources Officer at Erie County Medical Center Corporation, joins the podcast to discuss her organization’s long-term professional development strategy and the importance of building high standards for care delivery. She also highlights effective career development pathways, approaches to retaining employees in a competitive market, and shares valuable advice for emerging leaders looking to grow in today’s healthcare environment.
Dec 07, 2025•10 min
In this episode, Dr. Ardeshir Rastinehad, Vice Chair of Urology at Northwell’s Lenox Hill Hospital and System Director for Prostate Cancer at Northwell Health, discusses emerging trends and breakthroughs in prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. He explains the focal therapy process—including cryotherapy—and shares insights on the mission and impact of the Focal Therapy Society.
Dec 07, 2025•11 min
In this episode, Frank D. Vrionis, M.D., M.P.H., PhD, Chief of Neurosurgery at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute, discusses the evolving role of AI in research, the growing impact of motion preservation technologies, and the challenges insurance barriers pose to innovation. He shares how his team is planning for growth, advancing spine care, and educating patients on the expanding range of treatment options.
Dec 07, 2025•17 min