Becker's Healthcare Podcast Episodes

In this episode, Chibueze Okey Agba, Executive Vice President and CFO, Hartford HealthCare, discusses how AI, consumer-focused care, and strategic partnerships are transforming healthcare delivery, while sharing why today’s CFOs must be multidimensional leaders who drive innovation, operations, and long-term…

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Knecht, Chief Medical Officer, EmblemHealth, discusses how the organization’s AI-powered Environmental Resilience Program helps identify and support members at risk during extreme heat events. He also shares how predictive outreach, clinical oversight, and addressing social…

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker’s Healthcare, discusses the resurgence of hospital mergers and acquisitions, how health systems are refining AI and technology investments, and why revenue cycle is becoming a strategic priority across healthcare organizations.

In this episode, Russell Baxley, MHA – President and CEO, Beaufort Memorial, reflects on leading a hospital evacuation during Hurricane Matthew, the lessons that shaped his approach to leadership, and the importance of humility and innovation in healthcare. He also…

In this segment of a keynote recorded live at the New York Times Center on June 11th, 2026, Shiv Rao, the CEO and co-founder of Abridge, and Kimberly Powell, Vice President of Healthcare at NVIDIA, discuss why healthcare requires purpose-built…

In this episode, Curtis Swogger, Chief Executive Officer, North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery, discusses how AI is reshaping dental operations, why thoughtful implementation matters more than rapid adoption, and the importance of maintaining a people-first culture. He also shares his perspective…

In this episode, Faraz Ahmad, MD, Associate Director at the Center for Artificial Intelligence, and Jonathan Hourmozdi, MD, Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, discuss how AI is improving heart failure diagnosis, care delivery, and…

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 5 key healthcare stories, including the rebound in hospital M&A, healthcare CEO compensation, leadership and workforce trends, and why GLP-1 economics remain a challenge for employers.

In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how the organization is using AI to improve patient access, clinician workflows, and operational efficiency while measuring the real value of technology investments. She also shares her vision…

In this episode, Bill Piskorowski, DDS, Associate Professor Emeritus of Clinical Dentistry, University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry, discusses advancing medical and dental integration, expanding access to care, and preparing the next generation of dental professionals. He also shares his…