Best Beckers Healthcare Podcasts (2025)

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Reenvisioning Clinical Capacity: How Voice AI Is Driving Scalable Impact in Healthcare 18:45

16m ago18:45

18:45

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erica Carbajal speaks with Maria González Manso, CEO and Co-Founder of Tucuvi, about how healthcare organizations are using voice AI to overcome clinical capacity challenges and improve patient outcomes. Maria shares real-world examples of how Tucuvi’s AI-powered voice agent, Lola, is helping redu…

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Melissa Hasler, APRN, CNM, Director of Certified Nurse Midwifery at Fairview Health Services 22:02

4h ago22:02

22:02

In this episode, Melissa Hasler, APRN, CNM, Director of Certified Nurse Midwifery at Fairview Health Services, discusses how Fairview is tackling the Black maternal health crisis by eliminating race-based screenings, rethinking care maps, and centering equity in prenatal and delivery care.By Becker's Healthcare

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Strengthening ASC Operations Through Strategic Collaboration 18:19

11d ago18:19

18:19

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason sits down with Armando Cardoso, CEO of PayrHealth, to explore how strategic partnerships and smart reimbursement strategies can help ambulatory surgery centers thrive. Armando shares his insights on common challenges ASCs face, how PayrHealth works to maximize contract value, an…

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Dr. Alex Vaccaro, President of Rothman Orthopaedics 19:44

21d ago19:44

19:44

In this episode, Dr. Alex Vaccaro, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, joins the Becker’s Spine and Orthopedic Podcast to discuss groundbreaking advancements in spinal cord injury research, the role of AI in healthcare, and how robotics are transforming spine surgery.By Becker's Healthcare

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Melissa Hasler, APRN, CNM, Director of Certified Nurse Midwifery at Fairview Health Services 22:02

17m ago22:02

22:02

In this episode, Melissa Hasler, APRN, CNM, Director of Certified Nurse Midwifery at Fairview Health Services, discusses how Fairview is tackling the Black maternal health crisis by eliminating race-based screenings, rethinking care maps, and centering equity in prenatal and delivery care.By Becker's Healthcare

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Innovation, Health Equity, and the Future of Healthcare with Jason Taylor of Panda Health 16:20

3h ago16:20

16:20

In this episode, Jason Taylor, Chief Growth Officer at Panda Health joins Scott Becker to discuss the widening gap in healthcare innovation between large and smaller health systems, the impact of policy uncertainty, and why investing in relationships is critical for emerging healthcare leaders.By Becker's Healthcare

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Etene Terrell-Fakorede, CEO of Encompass Health - Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio 18:10

10h ago18:10

18:10

In this episode, Etene Terrell-Fakorede, CEO of Encompass Health - Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio, shares her inspiring journey from a one-day temp job to healthcare leadership, her team's transformative work in reducing readmissions, and her powerful approach to leadership, innovation, and patient advocacy in an evolving healthcare landscape.…

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How OSF Is Transforming Lung Cancer Screening with Innovative Blood Testing: Insights from Dr. Mark Meeker 13:27

19h ago13:27

13:27

In this episode, Dr. Mark Meeker, VP and Chief Medical Officer at OSF St. Mary and Holy Family Medical Centers, shares how OSF is using FirstLook Lung, a groundbreaking blood test, to enhance early lung cancer detection—dramatically improving survival outcomes and streamlining care pathways.By Becker's Healthcare

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Arianne Dowdell, VP and Chief Culture & Engagement Officer at Houston Methodist 14:46

1d ago14:46

14:46

In this episode, Arianne Dowdell, VP and Chief Culture & Engagement Officer at Houston Methodist, shares insights into fostering a high-performing workplace, advancing health equity, and leveraging technology to enhance care. She also discusses her leadership journey and what’s ahead for the growing health system.…

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Dr. Blake Hendrickson, Program Director for Master of Healthcare, Administration Professor at Austin Peay State University and Program 11:06

1d ago11:06

11:06

In this episode, Dr. Blake Hendrickson, Program Director for Master of Healthcare, Administration Professor at Austin Peay State University and Program, shares his journey from a high-pressure healthcare executive role to academia. He dives into pressing topics like rural healthcare access, the impact of AI, and how future leaders can shape a more …

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Dr. Joel Nelson and Beth Wild of UPMC 17:45

2d ago17:45

17:45

In this episode, Dr. Joel Nelson and Beth Wild join Alan Condon to discuss UPMC’s growing international footprint, including the opening of a new Hillman Cancer Center in Croatia. They share the strategy behind global expansion, key challenges in integrating into local healthcare systems, and insights for health systems eyeing international growth.…

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Dr. Veronica McBurney, Founder of Westbourne Medical Studios in Glasgow 17:07

2d ago17:07

17:07

In this episode, Dr. Veronica McBurney, family physician and founder of Westbourne Medical Studios in Glasgow, joins Scott Becker to share how her global experiences and personal healing journey inspired a unique approach to integrative medicine. She also discusses the power of music, meditation, and energy in modern healthcare.…

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Dr. Daniel Durand, Chief Medical Officer and President of Prenuvo 16:11

2d ago16:11

16:11

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Durand, Chief Medical Officer and President of Prenuvo, discusses how their whole-body, non-invasive MRI technology is transforming proactive healthcare. He shares insights on early disease detection, the patient experience, and the evolving role of prevention in modern medicine.…

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Transforming Patient Education & Physician Protection with Brad Hancock & Dr. Dan Kloster of InFormed Consent 12:21

3d ago12:21

12:21

n this episode, Brad Hancock, CEO, and Dr. Dan Kloster, Co-Founder of InFormed Consent, share insights into how their innovative digital platform is reshaping the informed consent process. They discuss empowering patients through educational videos while providing physicians with legal peace of mind—driving better outcomes, higher procedure adoptio…

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How OSF Is Transforming Lung Cancer Screening with Innovative Blood Testing: Insights from Dr. Mark Meeker 13:27

3d ago13:27

13:27

In this episode, Dr. Mark Meeker, VP and Chief Medical Officer at OSF St. Mary and Holy Family Medical Centers, shares how OSF is using FirstLook Lung, a groundbreaking blood test, to enhance early lung cancer detection—dramatically improving survival outcomes and streamlining care pathways.By Becker's Healthcare

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Elevance vs. United: Diverging Paths in Medicare Advantage with Jakob Emerson 10:48

3d ago10:48

10:48

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to break down why Elevance Health outperformed expectations while UnitedHealth stumbled in Q1.By Becker's Healthcare

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David Zakariaie, Founder and CEO of Senseye 9:06

3d ago9:06

9:06

In this episode, David Zakariaie, Founder and CEO of Senseye, joins Scott Becker to share how his company is transforming mental health care through objective, eye-based diagnostics using just a smartphone. He discusses the founding journey from a high school science fair to FDA-bound innovation, and how Senseye is tackling the mental health crisis…

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Dr. Romilla Batra, SVP and Chief Medical Officer at Premera Blue Cross 8:03

3d ago8:03

8:03

In this episode, Dr. Romilla Batra, SVP and Chief Medical Officer at Premera Blue Cross, discusses how she’s rethinking clinical strategy to align with the quintuple aim, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance equity. She also shares insights on empowering providers, removing barriers to care, and partnering with communities for better health outcome…

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Michael Goebel, President & CEO of AdventHealth Parker 8:54

4d ago8:54

8:54

In this episode, Michael Goebel, President & CEO of AdventHealth Parker, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss the hospital’s transformative $300 million expansion, the organization’s mission-driven approach to care, and how AdventHealth is building for the future across the growing Denver metro area.By Becker's Healthcare

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Dr. Eric Cheng, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at UCLA Health Sciences 16:29

4d ago16:29

16:29

In this episode, Dr. Eric Cheng, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at UCLA Health Sciences, shares his unique journey from neurology to informatics, dives into the intersection of AI and data quality, and explores how UCLA is reimagining growth, regulation, and patient-centered documentation in healthcare.…

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Dr. Romilla Batra, SVP and Chief Medical Officer at Premera Blue Cross 8:03

4d ago8:03

8:03

In this episode, Dr. Romilla Batra, SVP and Chief Medical Officer at Premera Blue Cross, discusses how she’s rethinking clinical strategy to align with the quintuple aim, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance equity. She also shares insights on empowering providers, removing barriers to care, and partnering with communities for better health outcome…

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Breaking Down the Shifting Vaccine Policy Landscape 30:23

4d ago30:23

30:23

Important changes are unfolding in the vaccine space. How have vaccine exemptions posed a significant risk to populations across the country? What are the long-lasting effects of the new administration's federal health agency funding cuts? On this episode, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Richard Hughes, Spreeha Choudhury, and Will Walters, as well a…

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JVIR audio abstracts: May 2025 14:43

4d ago14:43

14:43

Send us a text This recording features audio versions of May 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts: Recurrent Portal Hypertension after Liver Transplant: Impact on Survival and the Role of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation in Management Read Nontarget Hemangioma Size Reduction after Bleomycin–Et…

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Collaboration and the Platform Approach: Advancing Clinical Lab Innovation with Dr. William Morice 13:38

4d ago13:38

13:38

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Lukas Voss chats with William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and President of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, about the power of collaboration in advancing clinical lab services and patient care. Dr. Morice discusses the organization’s evolving platform approach, how strategic collaborations enhance outcom…

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Leadership, Technology & Trends in Dentistry: A Conversation with Dr. Bradley Dykstra 14:15

4d ago14:15

14:15

In this episode, Dr. Bradley Dykstra, CEO of MI Smiles Dental Group, shares insights on dental industry trends, the impact of technology like AI and virtual agents, and how strong leadership, culture, and data-driven decisions are key to navigating staffing shortages and economic shifts.By Becker's Healthcare

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Scott Becker - 5 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following Today 4-23-25 2:52

5d ago2:52

2:52

In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key healthcare stories, including a successful financial turnaround at St. Vincent's in Colorado, closures tied to private equity-backed health systems, major layoffs in Texas, and the upcoming departure of UNC Health CEO Dr. Wesley Burks.By Becker's Healthcare

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Unlocking Hidden Value: How Returns Data Can Drive Smarter Hospital Pharmacy Decisions 10:53

5d ago10:53

10:53

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Lukas Voss is joined by Rob DeWig, Vice President of Healthcare Sales at Inmar Intelligence, to discuss how health systems can leverage pharmaceutical returns data to reduce waste and optimize pharmacy operations. Rob shares practical examples of how returns data goes beyond expired medications, d…

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Improving kidney health with Joe Vattamattam, President of Healthmap Solutions

5d ago

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In this episode, we explore how data analytics and clinical expertise can transform kidney health management for health plans. Joining the conversation is Joe Vattamattam, Founder and President of Healthmap Solutions, who shares insights on why tackling chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is crucial. Tune in to learn how…

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Hospital Closures & Financial Headwinds: A Healthcare Reality Check with Alan Condon 6:48

5d ago6:48

6:48

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss a wave of recent hospital closures, the impact of private equity ownership, and the mounting financial pressures facing health systems.By Becker's Healthcare

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Federal Funding Shifts, Hospital Closures & Academic Health System Challenges – with Laura Dyrda 9:20

6d ago9:20

9:20

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare joins Scott Becker to break down critical healthcare updates, including NIH grant freezes, the impact on academic medical centers, and a troubling rise in hospital closures.By Becker's Healthcare

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Scott Becker - 3 Publicly Traded Healthcare Companies Taking it On the Chin 4-22-25 1:58

6d ago1:58

1:58

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why shares of Universal Health Services, Tenet Healthcare, and Humana took sharp hits, with concerns ranging from reimbursement risks to earnings expectations and Medicare star ratings.By Becker's Healthcare

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Scott Becker - 6 Stories We Are Following Today 4-22-25 1:54

6d ago1:54

1:54

In this episode, Scott Becker shares six key healthcare updates, including Intermountain’s expansion in Utah, OSU Wexner’s move to go cashless, improved cancer rates, the impact of Medicaid expansion, middle management cuts, and more.By Becker's Healthcare

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Balancing Cost and Care: Strategies for Sustainable Physician & APP Staffing 18:06

6d ago18:06

18:06

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason speaks with Thomas Lanvers, Senior Vice President at Locumsmart, about the evolving landscape of physician and advanced practice provider (APP) staffing. Thomas shares key trends shaping today’s workforce, from physician retirements to shifting care models, and offers practical …

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Driving Multi-Modal Retail and Healthcare CX - with Brett Kiley of CVS Health 18:38

6d ago18:38

18:38

In this episode of the AI in Business Podcast, Brett Kiley, Executive Director of Customer Experience and Client Solutions at CVS Health, joins us for a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of customer interactions. With over two decades of experience, Brett shares how CVS navigates the challenges of personalization, efficiency, and seam…

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Putting the "AI" in Analytics with Vishal Bhalla & Noel Zamot 21:37

7d ago21:37

21:37

In this episode, Vishal Bhalla, Founder & CEO of AnalytAIX, and Noel Zamot, COO of AnalytAIX, share insights into how their company is bridging the AI adoption gap in healthcare by making data insights more accessible, improving safety, and supporting human-centered care. Learn more at https://analytaix.com/…

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Scott Becker - 5 Stories We Are Following Currently 4-21-25 2:08

7d ago2:08

2:08

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five key stories shaping healthcare today, from hospital closures and hiring freezes to increased burdens on leadership, a notable meeting between a hospital CEO and RFK Jr., and the White House’s focus on COVID-19 lab leak investigations.By Becker's Healthcare

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William “Skip” Hidlay, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 20:49

7d ago20:49

20:49

In this episode, William “Skip” Hidlay, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, shares how his team is leveraging generative AI, integrated storytelling, and strategic improvisation to drive brand growth ahead of the center’s historic expansion.By Becker's Healthcare

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The Path to Payment Accuracy: Tackling Billing Errors with Payment Integrity 9:20

7d ago9:20

9:20

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Lukas Voss sits down with Mark Johnson, Senior Vice President at CERIS, to explore how payment integrity can significantly reduce billing errors and financial waste in healthcare. With up to 80% of medical bills estimated to contain mistakes, Mark shares how technology, process modernization, and …

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Janice Polo, EVP and CFO of BayCare Health System 14:44

7d ago14:44

14:44

In this episode, Janice Polo, EVP and CFO of BayCare Health System, shares insights into her her 35-year journey at BayCare, key strategies in workforce optimization, leveraging AI for efficiency, and how the organization maintains financial strength amid industry headwinds.By Becker's Healthcare

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Aaron Chang, FACHE and President of Jefferson Health East Region 12:28

8d ago12:28

12:28

In this episode, Aaron Chang, FACHE and President of Jefferson Health East Region, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss how Jefferson is expanding access to care, addressing workforce challenges, and investing in clinical innovation. He also shares insights on leadership, partnerships, and the impactful oncology expansion bringing expert cancer care closer…

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Leading Orthopedics in a Ski Town: A Conversation with Dr. Alexander Meininger 16:26

8d ago16:26

16:26

In this episode, Dr. Alexander K. Meininger, Managing Partner at Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, joins Scott Becker to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of running an independent orthopedic practice in a resort town, trends in outpatient procedures, bioinductive implants, and advice for emerging physician leaders.…

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Todd Conklin, CFO of Care New England 14:13

8d ago14:13

14:13

In this episode, Todd Conklin, CFO of Care New England, shares key trends shaping healthcare finance, including policy shifts, the role of AI, and strategic growth priorities. He also discusses how the system is meeting community needs while navigating financial transformation and preparing for the future.…

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Dr. Jared Kutzin, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare 16:56

8d ago16:56

16:56

In this episode, Dr. Jared Kutzin, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, discusses how simulation-based education is evolving with advanced technologies like VR and AI. He also shares insights into building scalable programs, fo…

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R. Kyle Kramer, CEO of Day Kimball Health 14:15

9d ago14:15

14:15

In this episode, R. Kyle Kramer, CEO of Day Kimball Health, shares how his rural Connecticut hospital is tackling workforce shortages, financial pressures, and care access disparities through population-specific strategies, legislative advocacy, and community-driven leadership.By Becker's Healthcare

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Driving Impact Through Data and Heart: Inside The Cigna Group Foundation's Community Strategy with Melissa Skottegaard 14:28

9d ago14:28

14:28

In this episode, Melissa Skottegaard, Chief Communications Officer and Chair of The Cigna Group Foundation, shares how the organization is tackling youth mental health, veteran housing insecurity, and health equity through a data-driven, employee-powered community engagement strategy designed for deeper, more focused impact.…

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Sandra Johnson, Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer at MedStar Health 10:52

9d ago10:52

10:52

In this episode, Sandra Johnson, Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer at MedStar Health, discusses how her team is navigating increasing denials, Medicaid re-enrollment challenges, and regional layoffs—all while leading a major revenue cycle and business transformation. She also shares how building a strong, supportive culture is key to effective…

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Driving Impact Through Data and Heart: Inside The Cigna Group Foundation's Community Strategy with Melissa Skottegaard 14:28

9d ago14:28

14:28

In this episode, Melissa Skottegaard, Chief Communications Officer and Chair of The Cigna Group Foundation, shares how the organization is tackling youth mental health, veteran housing insecurity, and health equity through a data-driven, employee-powered community engagement strategy designed for deeper, more focused impact.…

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Dr. Clara Lin, CMIO and VP of Digital Health & Informatics at Seattle Children’s 16:58

10d ago16:58

16:58

In this episode, Dr. Clara Lin, CMIO and VP of Digital Health & Informatics at Seattle Children’s, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss driving clinician satisfaction, partnering with Google on innovative AI tools like the “Pathway Assistant,” and preparing the pediatric workforce for the future of healthcare tech.…

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Facing Uncertainty, Rebuilding Trust: Molly Gamble on the State of Healthcare Today 19:22

10d ago19:22

19:22

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss the critical challenges shaping healthcare today. They discuss care inequities, the loss of public trust, the growing physician shortage, and what it will take to realign the system for a more sustainable and fair future.…

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