In this episode, Maria Ghazal, President and CEO of the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), discusses the policy trends shaping healthcare, including affordability, AI, and workforce challenges, and explains why collaboration and active engagement with policymakers are essential to driving meaningful…
Becker's Healthcare Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Holly McCormack, DNP, RN, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cottage Hospital, discusses expanding specialty and behavioral health services, securing critical grant funding, and strengthening rural healthcare through patient-centered growth, recruitment, and age-friendly care initiatives.
In this episode, Allison Schneider, Director of Applications at Aspen Valley Health, discusses how the organization evaluates AI-powered clinical decision support, the importance of clinician trust and governance, and lessons learned from implementing ClinicalKey AI to improve workflows while keeping…
In this episode, Cody Walker, RN, MSHA, FACHE, President, Baptist Health Medical Center – North Little Rock, discusses improving patient access through operational efficiency, enhancing the patient experience with innovative technology, and preparing for reimbursement and policy changes while expanding…
In this episode, Timothy Layman, DNP, MBA-HC, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CENP, President and Chief Administrative Officer, St. Mary’s Hospital, Hospital Sisters Health System, discusses the hospital’s transformational modernization efforts, strategies for strengthening the healthcare workforce, and how AI, physician recruitment,…
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.
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…