Becker's Healthcare Podcast Episodes

In this episode, Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo, a board certified spinal and orthopedic surgeon based in New York City, discusses common misconceptions about spine surgery, advances in minimally invasive and robotic techniques, and how technology is improving outcomes.

In this episode, Howard Weiss, Vice President of Government Affairs at EmblemHealth, discusses how payer provider collaboration, community based programs, and value focused partnerships can improve affordability and outcomes. He also shares how consumer pressure, regulatory scrutiny, and responsible use…

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Shirin Hasan, Research Manager at Endeavor Health, as she discusses managing large-scale clinical trials and NIH-funded research across multiple hospitals. She shares insights on improving operational…

In this episode, Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, joins the podcast to discuss how agentic AI is making spine surgery safer and more precise. He shares his priorities heading into 2026, including supporting professional and organic…

In this episode, Michael Evans, RPh, MBA, FASHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer for Enterprise Pharmacy at Geisinger, discusses key pharmacy priorities including biosimilar adoption, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, cell and gene therapy readiness, and strategies to expand access…

In this episode, Scott Becker shares 9 timely healthcare updates, including a new federal affordability plan, hospital leadership turnover, telehealth utilization declines, Medicare Advantage legal developments, and more.

In this episode, Shawn Myers, Vice President of Pharmacy and Ancillary Clinical Services at Encompass Health, discusses initiatives to improve medication reconciliation and patient safety across post-acute care hospitals. He shares strategies for implementing effective workflows, leveraging data, and managing…

In this episode, Nirav Shah, Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer, AI and Innovation, Endeavor Health, shares how the organization is evolving from isolated AI tools to an AI-first operating model, highlighting ambient documentation, enterprise governance, and large-scale process redesign. He…

In this episode, Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, Chief Health Equity Officer at Hennepin Healthcare, discusses building a diverse healthcare workforce, addressing persistent inequities, and leading through mounting pressures including Minnesota ICE raids and policy shifts. She shares a candid perspective on…

In this episode, Julie Walker, CEO of Propelus, shares insights from the State of Workforce Compliance 2025 survey and explains how real time visibility, automation, and continuous verification can transform workforce compliance into a driver of safety, retention, and clinical…