Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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  Leadership, Physician Empowerment, and the Future of Sports with Leigh Steinberg 16.09.2026 15min

  In this episode, Leigh Steinberg discusses athlete representation, physician empowerment, brain health, the changing business of college sports and the importance of resilience, values and listening in leadership.
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  AI-Powered Sales Intelligence for Healthcare with Jeff Feldgoise 15.09.2026 11min

  In this episode, Jeff Feldgoise, Co-founder & CEO, Revealed, discusses using AI and healthcare intelligence to improve go-to-market efficiency, prioritize high-value opportunities and help companies sell more effectively into healthcare organizations.
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  Prioritizing Quality and Growth at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital 15.09.2026 15min

  In this episode, Emily C. Jakacki, President of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, discusses leading a smooth leadership transition, maintaining top decile quality scores, and focusing on patient safety, equity, and efficiency. She also shares priorities for 2026, including managing emergency department throughput, leveraging data for informed decision making, and expanding ambulatory, diagnostic, and surgical services to meet community needs.
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  Dr. Janice Walker on Building a Stronger Nursing Workforce at UF Health 15.09.2026 18min

  In this episode, Dr. Janice Walker, DHA, MBA-HCM, NEA-BC, BSN, RN, System Chief Nursing Officer, Senior Vice President, UF Health, discusses standardizing nursing practice, accelerating nurse recruitment, strengthening the talent pipeline, and reimagining clinical education through UF Health’s Clinical Reimagining Model.
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  Dr. Terry Gilliland on Geisinger’s Strategy for Growth, Access and Innovation 14.09.2026 12min

  In this episode, Terry Gilliland, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Geisinger, discusses the health system’s turnaround, financial and workforce pressures, health plan strategy, and efforts to expand access through technology and redesigned care delivery.
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  Erik Mikaitis on Medicaid Changes and Protecting the Safety Net 14.09.2026 14min

  In this episode, Erik Mikaitis, MD, MBA, FACP, CPE, Chief Executive Officer of Cook County Health, discusses the impact of Medicaid policy changes, the Get Medicaid Facts initiative, and efforts to help vulnerable populations maintain coverage and access to care.
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  Jamie Bailey on UTMB’s Growth and AI Strategy 14.09.2026 14min

  Jamie D. Bailey, MBA, CPA, CFE, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, UTMB Health, discusses UTMB’s growth strategy, its expanding focus on AI and opportunities to improve efficiency across healthcare operations. He also shares his approach to empowering teams, developing people and helping leaders move from task execution to strategic leadership.
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  AI, Misdiagnosis and the Future of Primary Care with Paul Battle 14.09.2026 13min

  In this episode, Paul Battle, President and Co-Founder, Medome, discusses using AI to reduce misdiagnosis, transform primary care and enable more proactive, personalized healthcare.
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  Sri Adusumalli on AI, Digital Health and Transforming Care Delivery 13.09.2026 20min

  In this episode, Sri Adusumalli, Vice President & Chief Health Information Officer, Penn Medicine, discusses using AI to improve access, simplify clinical workflows and transform care delivery. He also shares lessons from Penn Medicine’s internally developed Chart Hero generative AI tool and the importance of responsible technology governance.
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  The Economics Behind Patient Care with Dr. Morgan Lorio 13.09.2026 15min

  In this episode, Morgan Lorio, MD, FACS, Orthopaedic Spine and Hand Surgeon, discusses healthcare economics, physician reimbursement, administrative costs and his concept of clinical macroeconomics, which examines how financial decisions ultimately affect patient care and clinical value.
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  The Journey to Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification 13.09.2026 13min

  In this episode, Arun Kumar, MD, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at MU Health Care, and Amy Begemann, Senior Director of Cardiovascular, Neuroscience and Ancillary Services, join the podcast to discuss their certification journey and the process behind achieving it. They also share insights on standardizing clinical processes and protocols to deliver more consistent, high-quality outcomes for patients.
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  Kevin McGeachy, FACHE, President of Mather Hospital 12.09.2026 19min

  In this episode, Kevin McGeachy, FACHE, President of Mather Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of prioritizing the patient experience and reducing readmissions. He also shares insights on the critical role of employee engagement in creating a strong culture and delivering better outcomes for patients.
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  Omar M. Ghanem, MD, Professor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Chair of the Division of Metabolic & Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Director of Mayo Clinic International 12.09.2026 19min

  In this episode, Omar M. Ghanem, MD, Professor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Chair of the Division of Metabolic & Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Director of Mayo Clinic International – Middle East, and Program Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship, joins the podcast to discuss advances in obesity treatment and the role of metabolic surgery. He shares insights on minimally invasive techniques, how success should be measured for patients with obesity, and why surgery should be viewed as an important treatment option rather than a last resort.
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  Diane M. Simeone on Transforming Cancer Clinical Trials 12.09.2026 14min

  In this episode, Diane M. Simeone, MD, Director, Moores Cancer Center, Koman Family Presidential Director’s Chair, UC San Diego Health, discusses streamlining clinical trials, using AI to accelerate trial activation, and expanding access to innovative cancer treatments.
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  Jeremy Wigginton on Expanding Behavioral Health Access 12.09.2026 16min

  In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Wigginton, Chief Medical Officer at Capital Blue Cross, discusses expanding behavioral health networks, improving access and navigation, and using integrated care strategies to reduce costs and emergency department utilization.
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  Arnold Blake on Nursing Education and the Future of Nursing 11.09.2026 7min

  In this episode, Arnold Blake, nursing student at Galen College of Nursing, an HCA Healthcare affiliate, shares his journey from the U.S. Navy to nursing and the lessons he is gaining through hands-on clinical experience. He also discusses advances in nursing education, healthcare technology, working under pressure and advice for the next generation of nurses.
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  Courtney McNamee on Modernizing Revenue Cycle and Improving the Patient Financial Experience 11.09.2026 17min

  In this episode, Courtney McNamee, Director, Revenue Cycle and Reimbursement, Altru Health System, discusses building a more proactive, patient-centered and data-driven revenue cycle while responding to payer pressure, reimbursement changes and the growing role of AI and automation. She also shares how Altru is preparing for thoughtful growth across rural communities and strengthening the patient financial experience.
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  LeWanza Harris, MD, MPH, MBA, MS, Chief Quality Officer at Emory Healthcare 11.09.2026 19min

  In this episode, LeWanza Harris, MD, MPH, MBA, MS, Chief Quality Officer at Emory Healthcare, joins the podcast to discuss addressing quality gaps and improving workflow reliability across healthcare operations. She also shares insights on leveraging Epic foundation tools and technology to strengthen sepsis care and improve outcomes.
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  Developing the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders 11.09.2026 17min

  In this episode, Dan Collard, Co-Founder, Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, discusses how healthcare organizations can develop new and emerging leaders through individualized learning, better questions and a stronger focus on listening and coaching. He also explores Gallup research on hope, trust, compassion and stability, and how leaders can communicate context, action, impact and progress to their teams.This episode is sponsored by Healthcare Plus Solutions Group.
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  The Future of Fertility Care with Dr. Jeff Deaton 10.09.2026 16min

  In this episode, Dr. Jeff Deaton, Fertility Expert, Author & Director, Wake Forest University Center for Fertility and Reproductive Surgery, discusses the changing landscape of fertility care, including egg freezing, expanding insurance coverage and advances in embryo genetic testing. He also shares his leadership philosophy, the importance of mentorship and his focus on training the next generation of fertility specialists.