Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Episodes

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  Rethinking Pharmacy Economics to Improve Drug Affordability and Patient Access with Hayley Park, PharmD 06.11.2026 16m

  In this episode, Hayley Park, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Blue Shield of California, discusses Pharmacy Care Reimagined, biosimilar adoption and strategies to lower prescription drug costs. She also explores pharmacy industry trends, California policy changes and the importance of aligning financial incentives with better patient outcomes.
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  Planning Physician Leadership Transitions and Building Stronger Succession Plans with Dr. James Keller 06.11.2026 17m

  In this episode, Dr. James Keller, Chief Medical Officer at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, discusses the importance of intentional retirement planning, leadership succession and mentorship. He shares how health systems can retain experienced talent, develop emerging leaders and help physician executives transition into their next chapter while maintaining clinical relevance.
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  Turning Patient Feedback Into Action Through Organization-Wide Experience Management 05.11.2026 18m

  In this episode, Jon Tanner, Vice President, Experience Management Portfolio, NRC Health, and Dr. William England, Strategic Advisor of Research, NRC Health, discuss how healthcare organizations can move beyond measuring patient experience to actively managing it. They share findings on how high-performing organizations use feedback, establish local accountability, break down silos, and continuously improve experiences for patients, employees, and communities.This episode is sponsored by NRC Health.
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  Redesigning Nursing Care to Give Nurses More Time at the Bedside with Mandy Richards, DNP 05.11.2026 9m

  In thie episode, Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Executive and President, Children's Health, Intermountain Health, discusses how Intermountain is transforming nursing workflows, incorporating frontline nurse feedback, and using technology to reduce administrative burdens.
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  Building Trust and Governance for AI in Healthcare with Dr. Sahar Hashmi 05.11.2026 15m

  In this episode, Sahar Hashmi, MD-PhD, CEO of Magna GenAI Consulting LLC, Global Award-Winning AI Expert, Harvard Faculty and Forbes Contributor on AI Business & Healthcare, discusses AI adoption, workflow automation, and responsible governance. She also explores how physicians can work with AI empowered patients, protect patient data, and build trust as AI becomes more integrated into clinical care.
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  Rethinking Nursing Care Models to Improve Patient Outcomes and Reduce Costs with Sylvain Trepanier, DNP 04.11.2026 24m

  In this episode, Sylvain Trepanier, DNP, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive, Providence, discusses Providence’s shift toward team based care models that allow nurses to practice at the top of their license while reducing costs and improving patient care.
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  Using AI and Predictive Analytics to Turn Healthcare Data Into Action with Teresa Freeman 04.11.2026 8m

  This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Teresa Freeman, RN, DNP, MBA, NEA-BC, Vice President & Chief Nursing Information Officer, West Tennessee Healthcare, who discusses using predictive analytics and AI to reduce information overload, improve clinical communication and surface more actionable patient insights.In collaboration with Philips.
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  Linda McHugh, MBA, MT, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience and People Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health 04.11.2026 20m

  In this episode, Linda McHugh, MBA, MT, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience and People Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, joins the podcast to discuss incentivizing quality and patient experience to drive better outcomes and strengthen patient-centered care. She also shares insights on improving post-discharge care and navigating budget cuts while maintaining a focus on quality and the patient experience.
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  Scaling AI and Simplifying Healthcare Data for Better Clinical Care with Edwina Bhaskaran 03.11.2026 12m

  This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Edwina Bhaskaran, MSN, RN, Chief Clinical Systems and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, who discusses reducing healthcare data fragmentation, simplifying clinical workflows and using AI to deliver more actionable insights for cliniciansIn collaboration with Philips.
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  Driving Pediatric Healthcare Innovation Amid Financial and Policy Challenges with Chanda Chacon 03.11.2026 20m

  In this episode, Chanda Chacon, MPH, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Nebraska, discusses how technology, clinical innovation, and community partnerships are expanding access to pediatric care, from AI enabled workflows to support for high risk patients in rural areas.
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  How Northwestern Used AI Voice Agents to Close the Lung Cancer Screening Gap 03.11.2026 20m

  In this episode, Kali Ihde, Director, Ventures & Innovation, Northwestern Medicine, discusses how AI voice agents helped schedule 252 lung cancer screenings from 1,700 calls in three days, including nine patients with positive findings. She shares lessons on patient safety, clinical trust, and selecting the right use cases to expand AI driven outreach and improve access to care. This episode is sponsored by Hippocratic AI.
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  Advancing Robotic Surgery Through Training, AI, and Innovation with Dr. Khurshid A. Guru 03.11.2026 13m

  In this episode, Khurshid A. Guru, MD, Chair of Urology and Director of Robotic Surgery, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the evolution of robotic surgery, investments in surgical training, and the importance of measurable outcomes and quality assurance.
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  Building a Measurable AI Strategy for Rural Health Systems with Bob Berbeco 02.11.2026 9m

  This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Bob Berbeco, Chief Information Officer, Mahaska Health, discussing AI governance, measurable operational value, and strategies to simplify healthcare technology. He also shares how Mahaska Health is developing AI tools to address revenue cycle denials and improve efficiency.
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  Healthcare Upside/Down: Aligning Provider Compensation With Value Based Care and Better Patient Outcomes 02.11.2026 19m

  In this episode, Dr. Veronica Hooper, Chief Health Officer, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, and Bridget Perkins, Partner, ECG Management Consultants, discuss redesigning provider compensation to support value based care, strengthen team collaboration, and improve recruitment and retention. They share how Yakima’s approach contributed to improvements in blood pressure control, cancer screenings, and provider panel capacity.This episode is sponsored by ECG Management Consultants.
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  Bryan Croft, Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Operating Officer at Cedars-Sinai Health System 02.11.2026 24m

  In this episode, Bryan Croft, Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Operating Officer at Cedars-Sinai Health System, joins the podcast to discuss rethinking ambulatory strategy and addressing healthcare affordability through considerations such as the 340B program. He also shares insights on the importance of human connection in healthcare and balancing operational priorities with the needs of patients and the communities they serve.
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  Advancing AI and Financial Sustainability in Community Health with Isaiah Nathaniel 02.11.2026 6m

  This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Isaiah Nathaniel, CPHIMS, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Delaware Valley Community Health, discussing AI governance, Epic migration, and technology strategies to improve whole person care. He also shares how community health centers can manage financial pressures while using technology to strengthen operations and support long term sustainability.
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  The Future of Independent Physician Practice and Healthcare Access with Dr. Marcelo Hochman 01.11.2026 18m

  In this episode, Marcelo Hochman, MD, Surgeon and Healthcare Policy & Private Practice Expert, Hochman Private Practice Advisory, discusses the future of independent medicine, healthcare consolidation, physician shortages and policy reforms that could expand access, lower costs and preserve physician autonomy.
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  Improving Patient Experience Through Digital Health and Responsible AI with Dr. Bradley Locke 01.11.2026 4m

  This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Bradley Locke, DO, Chief Medical Information Officer, Prevea Health, discussing digital tools to improve patient engagement, AI implementation costs, and data security. He also shares growth opportunities and leadership lessons for driving operational success.
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  How Risant Health Is Scaling Value Based Care Amid Financial Pressures with Bryce Bach 01.11.2026 17m

  In this episode, Bryce Bach, Chief Financial Officer, Risant Health, discusses how the organization is scaling value based care, improving clinical efficiency, and managing financial pressures through evidence based care protocols and strategic investments.
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  Mass General Brigham Health Plan Launches Value HMO to Address Employer Affordability 01.11.2026 8m

  In this episode, Jennifer St. Thomas, SVP Commercial and Medicare Markets at Mass General Brigham Health Plan, discusses the plan’s new Value HMO offering for large employers, designed to lower healthcare costs while preserving access to leading regional health systems.