In this episode, Brett Tande, Corporate Executive Vice President & CFO of Scripps Health, joins Alan Condon to discuss key financial challenges and opportunities in healthcare. From potential Medicaid cuts and their impact on hospitals to the role of AI in revenue cycle management, Brett shares insights on navigating financial sustainability while expanding care access in growing communities.

In this episode, Julie Lautt, CFO of Avera Health, shares insights on the healthcare industry’s evolving financial landscape. She discusses key trends, policy impacts, and Avera’s ambitious growth strategy—including major capital investments and service expansions—to enhance patient care across five states.

In this episode, Brad Gingerich, Vice President of Payer Strategy at Ensemble Health Partners, discusses the evolving landscape of managed care contracting. He shares insights on rising payer-provider friction, shifting power dynamics, and macroeconomic trends affecting healthcare reimbursements, offering strategies for hospitals and health systems to optimize negotiations and improve financial outcomes.

Carrie Donovan, Chief Revenue Officer at AdvocateHealth, shares insights on the allocation of technological resources and enhancing the patient financial experience. She discusses federal and local regulations related to debt relief, introduces new strategies for maximizing performance across all areas, and outlines anticipated growth plans for the upcoming year.

Ivan Samstein, Enterprise CFO of UChicago Medicine, discusses anticipating new policy changes in the evolving healthcare landscape. He highlights challenges with the payer dynamic and shares insights on expanding healthcare programs in suburban areas. Samstein also offers advice for emerging leaders, emphasizing the importance of transparency in defining success, while reinforcing the organization's core values.

Clay Ashdown, CFO at Intermountain Health, addresses the challenges of expense growth outpacing payment growth and the burden of unnecessary administrative processes in healthcare. He discusses the rise of self-help health plans, ongoing growth and changes within Intermountain Health, and how they are “rebranding” value-based care as proactive care.

In this episode, Susan Green, Executive Vice President and CFO of Sharp HealthCare, discusses key healthcare trends, including workforce challenges, digital transformation, and cost management. She shares insights on Sharp’s strategic initiatives, from AI-driven patient engagement to the launch of a new neuroscience hospital, and offers advice for financial leaders navigating today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Mike Weed, CFO of INTEGRIS Health, shares his perspective on key healthcare trends, financial strategies, and growth opportunities in Oklahoma. He discusses the role of automation, improving patient access, and strengthening partnerships to drive efficiency and quality care.

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In this episode, Travis Crum, CFO of Bon Secours Mercy Health, discusses key industry trends such as AI in healthcare, payer partnerships, and expanding access points. He shares insights on how the organization is navigating growth, financial challenges, and its commitment to community-focused care.

Alice Pope, CPA, MBA, and Chief Financial Officer at Novant Health, discusses how AI is enhancing both the quality and speed of patient care. She explores breakthroughs in longitude health, Novant Health’s expansion into South Carolina, and the organization’s growth strategy. Additionally, she shares advice for women aspiring to leadership roles in traditionally male-dominated fields.