Beckers Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Meghan Gutierrez, CEO of the Lymphoma Research Foundation, shares insights on how proposed NIH budget cuts could impact cancer research, the importance of stable funding for early-career scientists, and how the foundation is supporting innovation and patient education to accelerate progress against lymphoma.

In this episode, Gerald Oetzel, CFO of Temple Health, discusses how the organization is addressing rising healthcare costs through AI and automation, expanding access with a new women’s and family hospital, and driving growth through strategic investments in cancer care, transplant programs, and physician recruitment.

In this episode, Dr. Jared Saul of Amazon Web Services and Dr. Heather Chait of Philips share how AI and cloud technology are transforming care delivery, from ambient listening and imaging to digital pathology and integrated diagnostics, while helping clinicians focus more on patients and less on administrative tasks.This episode is sponsored by Amazon Web Services.

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Howley, Director of the Fetal Cardiology Program at Children’s Minnesota, discusses the biggest challenges and innovations shaping fetal and pediatric cardiology, including disparities in prenatal detection, the growing adult congenital population, and the promise of AI and telehealth in expanding access to care.

In this episode, Dr. Sam Maron, Founder of Scholars Network and SVP at Noodle, and Deb Raupers, EVP and System Chief Nurse Executive at Guthrie Clinic, join the podcast to discuss innovative strategies for addressing healthcare workforce shortages. They share how education-employer partnerships like Scholars Network are helping health systems recruit, retain, and sustain the next generation of nurses and allied health professionals.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Judd Hollander, here he discusses how Jefferson Health is using AI tools like ambient listening to reduce administrative burdens and combat clinician burnout. He also shares insights on governance, long-term innovation strategy, and balancing technology adoption with operational needs.

In this episode, Shana Hoffman, President and CEO of Lucet, shares why behavioral health is the key to transforming patient outcomes and reducing costs. She discusses how Lucet is breaking down fragmentation, scaling integrated care, and achieving measurable results for patients and health plans. This episode is sponsored by Lucet.

This episode features Dr. Wayne J. Franklin, Senior Vice President of the Children’s National Heart Center, as he discusses the top challenges shaping cardiology today, including workforce shortages, the evolving role of AI, and the impact of private equity on healthcare. Dr. Franklin also shares his optimism for technology-driven innovation and the importance of humanism in modern medicine.

In this episode, Chris Palmieri, Founder and General Partner of Winter Street Ventures, joins the podcast to discuss launching the firm’s $100 million Winter Street Ventures Fund I. He shares how the fund will back technology-enabled healthcare companies, the trends driving innovation in care delivery, and his passion for supporting leaders dedicated to transforming patient experiences.

In this episode, Scott Becker warns that the imbalance between supply and demand could signal a looming healthcare crisis.

In this episode, Dr. Jagmeet Singh of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Sanjay Gandhi of Philips Healthcare Informatics discuss how AI, sensors, and digital tools are reshaping cardiovascular care. They share insights on moving from reactive to proactive care, improving efficiency, and empowering both clinicians and patients in an evolving healthcare landscape.This episode is sponsored by Philips EI.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses  major systems expanding their ambulatory footprint and private equity acquisitions to widespread job cuts, Medicare Advantage exits, funding challenges, and more.

This episode, recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Deepti Pandita, Vice President, Clinical Informatics, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California Irvine Health. She discusses how her organization is deploying AI to reduce clinician burden, strengthen governance, and navigate evolving state and federal regulations around responsible AI use in healthcare.

This episode, recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Josh Clark, Vice President, Quality & Safety Operating Systems, Institute for Healthcare Improvement. He discusses how IHI’s CareOS approach helps healthcare organizations bridge the gap between technology and care delivery by optimizing systems, reducing clinician burden, and ensuring technology truly enables safer, more reliable care.This episode is sponsored by Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)

In this episode, Saad Ehtisham, DHA, FACHE, President and CEO of Atlantic Health, joins the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast to share his journey from bedside nurse to system leader. He discusses the organization’s focus on workforce development, population health, research, and creating a culture that empowers teams to thrive while driving quality and innovation.

In this episode, Abigail Abongwa, MHA, System Vice President of Revenue Cycle at UW Health, joins the podcast to discuss how technology, data analytics, and patient-centered strategies are reshaping revenue cycle management. She shares insights on tackling financial pressures, improving patient financial experiences, and preparing teams for a tech-enabled future.

Daniel Greenleaf, CEO at Duly Health and Care, discusses his approach to managing a team while driving profitable growth. He highlights Duly’s mission of improving access to care and affordability, and addresses concerns around financial discrimination in the healthcare marketplace.

In this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Scott Becker sits down with Bart Walker, Partner at McGuireWoods and founder of the Growth and Operations Conference, to discuss his career in healthcare M&A, lessons in leadership, and how he and his wife balance professional success with raising and homeschooling eight children.

In this episode, Dr. Ashwani Bhatia, CEO of BayCare Clinic, shares how the physician-led group is expanding access to care in rural communities, advancing outpatient surgery strategies, investing in cybersecurity, and preparing for the future of AI in healthcare.

In this episode, Kathleen Maki-Harmon of Aiva Health and Jesus Diaz of Memorial Healthcare System discuss how nurse-designed AI voice assistants and smart room integration are transforming workflows, reducing overtime, and improving patient care experiences.This episode is sponsored by Aiva Health.