Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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  Jeffrey Akers, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, CPEL, Vice President of Pharmacy Services at UC Health Corporate Pharmacy Services 26.09.2026 15min

  In this episode, Jeffrey Akers, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, CPEL, Vice President of Pharmacy Services at UC Health Corporate Pharmacy Services and Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences at the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, joins the podcast to discuss medication access services and the role pharmacy can play in improving access to care and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.
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  Deborah Greer, MD, System Lead for Advanced Appeals and Settlements, Denials Management and Prevention at CommonSpirit Health 26.09.2026 17min

  In this episode, Deborah Greer, MD, System Lead for Advanced Appeals and Settlements, Denials Management and Prevention at CommonSpirit Health, joins the podcast to discuss her 2026 priorities of consistency and capacity in healthcare operations. She also shares insights on the need for greater transparency and how technology can help close gaps and strengthen denials management.
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  Holly DuBois, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Connections Health Solutions 25.09.2026 15min

  In this episode, Holly DuBois, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Connections Health Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of upstream care and expanding access to behavioral health services. She also shares insights on using telehealth to address access challenges and what the future of psychiatry may look like as care delivery continues to evolve.
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  Tina Bennett, Chief Experience Officer at Yale New Haven Health 25.09.2026 20min

  In this episode, Tina Bennett, Chief Experience Officer at Yale New Haven Health, joins the podcast to discuss the growing need for human connection in healthcare and the importance of prioritizing the patient experience despite budget cuts. She also shares insights on creating greater convenience for patients and finding ways to strengthen the healthcare experience while navigating financial pressures.
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  Tanner White, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer at Altru Devils Lake 25.09.2026 11min

  In this episode, Tanner White, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer at Altru Devils Lake, joins the podcast to discuss the workforce challenges facing healthcare organizations and the importance of developing strategies to attract, retain and support staff in a changing environment. He also shares insights on leveraging community partners to strengthen local healthcare services, build relationships and address the needs of the community.
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  Beyond Point Solutions: Building the Clinical AI Layer 25.09.2026 10min

  In this episode, Dr. Ed Lee, Chief Medical Officer, Nabla, discusses the shift from standalone AI tools to integrated clinical AI platforms, including ambient documentation, coding, clinical workflows, governance and the future of clinical intelligence.This episode is sponsored by Nabla.
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  How Agentic Revenue Cycle Operations Unlock Enterprise Transformation 24.09.2026 17min

  In this episode, PV Subba Rao, President, NTT DATA, discusses how agentic AI can improve revenue cycle outcomes, unlock cash and margin, reduce administrative burden and create capacity for broader health system transformation.This episode is sponsored by NTT DATA.
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  Community and Clinical Workflow Insights for Hypertension Care: Part 2 24.09.2026 26min

  In this episode, Graciana Garces, Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Susan Boland, Manager of Nursing Operations, Avenue 360 Health & Wellness, and Eryn Sims, LVN & Hypertension Nurse Champion, Avenue 360 Health & Wellness, discuss building sustainable, community-centered approaches to hypertension care through food access, education, remote monitoring and personalized patient support. They also share lessons on overcoming transportation, technology and care coordination barriers while strengthening partnerships between community organizations and healthcare providers. 
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  Denise Scarpelli, PharmD, MBA, CPEL, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UChicago Medicine 23.09.2026 13min

  In this episode, Denise Scarpelli, PharmD, MBA, CPEL, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UChicago Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss GLP-1 medications and strategies for keeping drug prices down. She also shares insights on managing drug shortages and developing payer-adaptive models.
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  Dwight W. McBee, Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at RWJBarnabas Health 23.09.2026 23min

  In this episode, Dwight W. McBee, Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, joins the podcast to discuss facilitating better communication with patients and advancing equity and inclusion in the healthcare experience. He also shares advice for emerging leaders and insights on building stronger connections with patients and the communities they serve.
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  Getting Identity Right: The Foundation for a Stronger Revenue Cycle and Safer Patient Experience 23.09.2026 14min

  In this episode, Christina Berg, RN, MHA, Sr. Director, Product Management, Imprivata, discusses how stronger patient identity can improve safety, protect against fraud, reduce duplicate records and denied claims, and create more efficient healthcare experiences. This episode is sponsored by Imprivata.
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  Why AI Alone Won’t Transform Healthcare 23.09.2026 19min

  In this episode, Seema Verma, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, discusses Oracle’s AI focused EHR strategy, trustworthy AI, revenue cycle transformation, oncology and using real time data to modernize healthcare.This episode is sponsored by Oracle Health.
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  Physician Burnout, AI Tools and Physician Leadership with Dr. Phillip Chang 22.09.2026 15min

  In this episode, Phillip Chang, MD, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at CommonSpirit Health, discusses physician burnout and well-being, the role of AI scribes and documentation tools, and how CommonSpirit supports both employed and independent physicians. He also shares lessons on physician leadership, moral injury and bridging the gap between clinicians and the C-suite.
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  Tenisha Grimmer, MBA, CPA, PHR, Chief Financial Officer at Access Community Health Centers 22.09.2026 11min

  In this episode, Tenisha Grimmer, MBA, CPA, PHR, Chief Financial Officer at Access Community Health Centers, joins the podcast to discuss removing barriers to care and building a positive workplace culture through intentional communication. She also shares insights on navigating Medicaid changes and the 340B program while supporting accessible, sustainable healthcare.
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  Miguel "Mike" Vigo IV, MBA, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, UC San Diego Health 22.09.2026 24min

  In this episode, Miguel "Mike" Vigo IV, MBA, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, UC San Diego Health, discusses reducing controllable loss, strengthening revenue cycle fundamentals, addressing revenue leakage, and preparing for AI and automation. He also shares how UC San Diego Health is improving patient access, team development, charge capture, and patient throughput while balancing margins and reimbursement pressures.
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  Jason Shenefield on Making Rural Healthcare More Affordable and Embracing AI 22.09.2026 13min

  In this episode, Jason Shenefield, MBA, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Phelps Health, discusses expanding affordable care through direct-to-employer strategies, advancing patient experience with AI and ambient listening, and navigating workforce, reimbursement and regulatory challenges in rural healthcare.
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  Building the Behavioral Health Workforce and Expanding Access to Recovery Care with Matthew Hurford 21.09.2026 17min

  In this episode, Matthew Hurford, President and CEO of Community Care Behavioral Health at UPMC, discusses workforce development, the growth of UPMC’s Telemedicine Bridge Clinic to 23,000 encounters, and strategies to expand behavioral health access, treatment engagement and recovery.
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  Marlon F. Levy, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Executive Officer of VCU Health System 21.09.2026 13min

  In this episode, Marlon F. Levy, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Executive Officer of VCU Health System, joins the podcast to discuss managing strong demand while keeping the patient experience at the center of care. He also shares insights on staying grounded in what matters most to patients as healthcare organizations navigate growth and evolving needs.
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  Lisa R. Fox on Authentic Leadership and Protecting Mission 21.09.2026 18min

  In this episode, Lisa R. Fox, Chief Executive Officer, The Bradley Center, shares lessons on authentic leadership, resilience, building trust, investing in people and keeping children and families at the center of every decision.
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  The Physician Workforce Shortage: How Health Systems Can Attract, Flex, and Enable Their Workforce 21.09.2026 20min

  In this episode, Melinda Giese, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Client Solutions at CHG Healthcare, discusses building a flexible workforce strategy, improving physician retention and autonomy, and using technology and AI to address workforce gaps.