Becker's Healthcare Podcast Episodes

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to break down key developments in the payer world including a deepening DOJ investigation into UnitedHealth Group’s Medicare Advantage billing and the far-reaching implications of the…

This episode features Paige Twenter, Assistant Editor at Becker’s Hospital Review, sharing insights on two major developments in healthcare. She discusses the Joint Commission’s sweeping reduction of hospital standards and the recent court rulings that reinstated billions in NIH research…

This episode features Michelle Silva, Strategic Advisor of Consumer Experience at NRC Health, discussing her research on the unmet needs of women at midlife and how trust, personalization, and access are key to improving perimenopause care and loyalty. This episode…

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, shares key insights on the early impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including financial concerns for hospitals and rural health systems. She also explores the potential…

This episode features Peter D. Banko, President and CEO of Baystate Health, sharing how the system is advancing financial resilience, culture and engagement, and access to care. He also discusses the integration of Health New England, value-based care initiatives, and…

This episode features Sumit Sharma, author of The Visionary Edge, as he shares insights on why clarity and alignment are more powerful than innovation alone in transforming healthcare. He discusses how leadership, system resilience, and workforce engagement are critical to…

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Jason Spigner, Chief Human Resources Officer, Sinai Chicago. He shares strategies for supporting and retaining new nurses, addresses the unique challenges of leading in a safety net…

This episode features Dr. Courtney Bolton, Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Imagine Pediatrics, as she shares how the organization is reshaping behavioral health access for children and families through a holistic, tech-supported care model. Dr. Bolton highlights the importance of…

In this episode, Tracy D. Chu, Corporate VP of Population Health and Chief Executive of the ACO at Scripps Health, shares how integrated leadership across operations and strategy enables better execution in ambulatory care and value-based models. She discusses managing…

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights eight major stories in healthcare, including layoffs at Tower Health, the rise in measles cases, maternity service closures, and financial struggles among insurers.