In this episode, William Davis, MBA, CLSS, President, Illinois Region, Deaconess Illinois, discusses how strategic partnerships, technology investments, and disciplined execution are improving access to care in rural communities while helping the organization navigate financial pressures and workforce challenges.
Becker's Healthcare Podcast Episodes
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s Spring 2026 Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit features Dr. Janjri Desai, Interim VP, Pharmacy Services, Stanford Health Care and Dr. Seth Hartman, VP, Clinical Applications and Chief Pharmacy Information Officer, UChicago Medicine. They discuss…
In this episode, David Debono, MD, Oncology Medical Director at Carelon Health, shares how technology, clinical pathways, and data-driven insights are helping improve cancer care while supporting physicians, expanding access, and delivering more personalized treatment for patients.
In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the latest hospital and payer earnings, examining how expiring ACA subsidies, Medicare Advantage margin recovery, and shifting reimbursement dynamics are reshaping financial performance and strategy across the healthcare…
In this episode, Kurt Barwis, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bristol Health, shares how Bristol Health is preparing for its next chapter through strategic growth, operational discipline, and a planned partnership with UConn Health while navigating reimbursement changes, workforce…
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In this episode, Bryant Lin, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford, Author of Sunshine: An Exploration of Living When You Are Dying, Director of Medical Humanities and Arts, and Co-Director of the Center for Asian Health Research and Education,…
In this episode, Dan LaVallee, Associate Vice President of Community Engagement at UPMC Health Plan, and Dr. Brandy Hershberger, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Academic Affairs at UPMC, discuss how innovative apprenticeship programs, workforce partnerships, and community engagement…
In this episode, Dr. Manish Sapra, System Vice President of Behavioral Health and Collaborative Service Lines for CommonSpirit Health, discusses strategies to expand access to behavioral healthcare, strengthen integrated care models, and address growing mental health needs through innovation and…
In this episode, Joe Avelino, CEO of College Medical Center, reflects on how his military service, nursing background, faith, and personal resilience have shaped his leadership style. He shares lessons on work-life balance, navigating adversity, leading with empathy, and staying…
In this episode, Nishith Khandwala, CEO and Co-founder at Bunkerhill Health, shares how his team is helping health systems rapidly deploy AI agents that drive real clinical and operational results. He discusses the future of AI in healthcare, the importance…