Beckers Healthcare Podcast

This episode features Anthony Locascio, Chief Technology Officer for Hospital Patient Monitoring at Philips, and Benjamin Millmann, Lead Clinical Informaticist at M Health Fairview. They discuss how health systems can shift from a prevention mindset to one focused on resilience, strengthen cybersecurity across connected devices, and build partnerships between vendors, clinicians, and IT teams to safeguard patient care amid rising digital threats.This episode is sponsored by Philips.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features John Gachago, Vice President, Digital Innovation, Parrish Healthcare. He discusses responsible AI governance, digital transformation for rural and underserved populations, and the importance of balancing innovation with patient centered value and trust.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights ten major developments in healthcare, including hospital closures, job cuts, systems dropping Medicare Advantage, leadership changes, and more.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable features Chris Harrison, CPA, CEO, Quorum Health. He discusses Quorum’s growth strategy, the transformative impact of AI on clinical efficiency and rural care delivery, and how technology partnerships are reshaping patient and provider experiences.In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Shannon Libbert, Senior Partner at Kingsley Gate, shares insights on how healthcare leaders can navigate workforce challenges, harness AI as an enabler, and strengthen trust through clarity, courage, and connection to drive meaningful organizational transformation.This episode is sponsored by Kingsley Gate.

In this episode, Erin Hodson, MSN, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Inova Health, shares how emerging AI tools, evolving team skill sets, and new patient financial needs are reshaping denials management, operational strategy, and the overall revenue cycle experience.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Henry Stokman, Principal, ECG Management Consultants, and Edwina Bhaskaran, MSN, RN, Chief Clinical Systems and Informatics Officer, Mayo Clinic. They discuss how health systems can balance innovation and risk in AI adoption, evaluate vendor partnerships, and build sustainable strategies for automation and digital transformation.This episide is sponsored by ECG Management Consultants.

In this episode, Aaron Murski and Cordell Mack, Managing Directors at VMG Health, share insights on the forces driving ambulatory surgery center growth, key barriers to development, and how health systems can create sustainable ASC strategies that align with physicians, patients, and evolving market trends.This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.

In this episode, Dr. Amro Alsaid, Medical Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging, and Dr. Karim Al-Azizi, Medical Director of the Catheterization Laboratory and Structural Heart Program at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital, discuss how AI and advanced cardiac imaging are reshaping coronary diagnosis, improving precision in patient care, and optimizing workflow efficiency across cardiology programs.Visit Cleerly Health to learn more. https://cleerlyhealth.com/what-is-cleerly?utm_campaign=cleerly_brand&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=beckers&utm_content=pr-podcast-11-2025

In this episode, Kathleen Hickman, RN, BSN, MS, CASC, Administrator and Clinical Director of Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center, shares insights on ASC growth through higher acuity cases, the impact of new CMS codes, and how innovation and culture are shaping the future of surgical care.

In this episode, Eric Huckins discusses trends shaping specialty pharmacy, from managing high-cost infusions and direct-to-consumer models to preparing for the Inflation Reduction Act. He shares how Lumicera is partnering with health systems to enhance efficiency, integration, and patient care.This episode is sponsored by Lumicera Health Services.

Recorded live at Abridge’s Executive Summit at the Becker’s 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference, this panel features Chris Carmody of UPMC, Misti Foust-Cofield of Reid Health, Justin Brueck of Endeavor, and David Claxton of Duke Health discussing how AI and ambient technology are reducing burnout, improving clinician satisfaction, and reshaping the future of patient care.This episode is sponsored by Abridge.

In this episode, Roberta Schwartz, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Houston Methodist, and Nikhil Buduma, Co-Founder and CEO of Ambience Healthcare, discuss how ambient AI is transforming clinical workflows, reducing documentation burden, and giving time back to clinicians. They share lessons from large-scale implementation and explore what the future holds as AI expands into inpatient and nursing settings.This episide is sponsored by Ambience Healthcare.

In this episode, Chinomnso Nnodum, MHA, Executive Director of Access at Stamford Health, discusses optimizing patient access through technology, virtual care, and systemwide collaboration. She also shares insights on leveraging Epic, promoting telehealth, and the importance of lifelong learning in healthcare leadership.

On this episode, Dr. Jun Zhang, Vice President of Oncology Research at the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute, joins the podcast to discuss expanding cancer research programs, the importance of instilling a patient-centric mission, breakthroughs in cancer research, and his advice for emerging leaders in healthcare.

In this episode, Diane Constantine, MBA, MSN, NI-BC, NEA-BC, Senior Director of Informatics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses using informatics to enhance clinician efficiency, promote well-being, and integrate AI responsibly to strengthen both patient outcomes and the human side of care.

 In this episode, Dr. Mario Gössl, Director of Interventional Cardiology Fellowships and Transcatheter Valve Therapies at Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, discusses the growth of structural heart disease interventions, the integration of AI in clinical practice, and the shift toward value-based, patient-centered care.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Greg Schooler, Chief Operating Officer, Cincinnati GI, CGI Anesthesia Associates, Anderson Endoscopy Center, LLC. He shares insights on maintaining ASC independence, leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and care quality, and the importance of strong teams in driving long-term success.

This episode features Adam Hornback, BSN, RN, Chief Operating Officer of Hinkapin Health and Administrator of North Texas Team Care Surgery Center. He discusses transparent pricing, direct care models, and how ASCs can prepare for growth as more procedures shift from hospitals to outpatient settings.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Melissa Rice, Administrator, Loyola Ambulatory Surgery Center - a Member of Trinity Health. She shares insights on ASC market growth, the impact of payer and Medicare shifts, and how technology and collaboration are shaping the future of outpatient care.