In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, discusses Centene’s exit from the commercial group markets in California and Oregon, rising employer health insurance costs and growing pressure on coverage. He also explores specialty drug spending, AI-driven administrative costs, payer consolidation and the evolving politics of health insurance.

In this episode, Donna Berizzi, DNP, RN, OCN, NEA-BC, Executive Director of Oncology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, & Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Cancer Service Line, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, discusses rising oncology volumes, workforce pressures and the need to redesign care workflows. She shares how Johns Hopkins is combining predictive analytics, advanced clinical evaluation, drug preparation, and specialized care pathways to reduce delays, improve capacity, and create a more sustainable experience for patients and care teams.

This episode is sponsored by LeanTaaS.

In this episode, Neil J. Farber, MD, Retired Physician and Medical Researcher and Author, discusses the healthcare crisis, including physician burnout, shrinking provider capacity, worsening access and the impact of administrative demands on patient care. He also shares insights from his upcoming book, Treating a Broken System: A Physician’s Cure for the Healthcare Crisis, and explores potential solutions to the healthcare workforce shortage.

In this episode, Hannah Galvin, MD, FAAP, FAMIA, CHCIO, CDH-E, Chief Health Information Officer at Cambridge Health Alliance, discusses the shift from AI pilots to enterprise-wide implementation, including governance, evaluation, patient trust and equity. She also shares lessons from Cambridge Health Alliance’s AI initiatives and advice for emerging healthcare technology leaders.

In this episode, Stacey Benson, Director, Revenue Cycle Operations, Houston Methodist Physician Organization, discusses using AI, analytics and workflow technology to improve revenue cycle efficiency, address payer downcoding and denials, and support team performance. She also shares how Houston Methodist is building a strong remote culture while preparing revenue cycle teams for the challenges ahead.

In this episode, Rhiannon Doherty, DHA, APRN, Director of Usability and Clinical Optimization at Baptist Health, shares how human-centered design, change management and frontline engagement helped drive adoption during a major EHR communication transition. Moderated by Stephanie Lahr, MD, Chief Medical Officer at uPerform, the conversation explores turning resistance into insight and putting users first.

This episode is sponsored by uPerform.

In this episode, Peggy Duggan, MD - EVP, Chief Physician Executive and Chief Medical Officer, Tampa General Hospital, discusses addressing physician burnout by reducing administrative friction, using ambient AI and creating space for physicians to lead improvement efforts. She also shares how transparent data and a shared focus on patient outcomes can align physicians across different employment models.

In this episode, Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD, Architect, ACA, and Miriam Paramore, Health Tech CEO of RxUtility, discuss strategies to make prescription drugs more affordable, including generic drug access, price transparency, PBM reform and direct-to-consumer pricing. They also explore how healthcare can reduce administrative complexity while improving access, adherence and outcomes.

In this episode, Shannon Cameron, MBA, MHIIM, CPC, Chief Operating Officer, Anesthesia Financial Solutions, LLC, discusses how AI, automation and advanced analytics are reshaping revenue cycle operations, from denials and prior authorization to reimbursement and payment accuracy. She also shares lessons on governance, workforce evolution and leading effectively across complex healthcare organizations.

In this episode, Benjamin M. Schwartz, MD, MHCM, President, Academic Delivery, Banner Health, discusses the future of academic medicine, the opportunities and risks of AI in clinical care, and how Banner is improving outcomes, accelerating clinical trials, and strengthening the physician workforce. He also shares leadership lessons on servant leadership, purposeful hiring, and building high-performing teams.