In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to break down developments in the payer world, including Centene’s CEO firing amid blackmail allegations and the Medicare Advantage rate hike under new CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Erica Carbajal speaks with Jennifer Baron, Chief Experience Officer at NRC Health, and Kathryn Peisert, Editor in Chief & Senior Director at TGI, about the critical role of trust in shaping the future of patient experience. Drawing from NRC Health's 2025 Experience Perspective report, they explore how health systems can strategically embed trust into their culture, improve engagement, and stay ahead of shifting expectations.

This episode is sponsored by NRC Health.

In this episode, Madeline Ashley speaks with Craig Collins, Senior Vice President and CFO of UK HealthCare, about the system’s rapid expansion, major technology investments, and strategies for financial sustainability. Collins shares insights on Project Blue Connect, UK HealthCare’s statewide impact, and how the organization is shaping the future of patient care in Kentucky.

Omkar Kulkarni, MPH, Vice President and Chief Transformation & Innovation Officer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, shares how the organization is leveraging AI in ways that align with its mission—highlighting what excites him most about the technology and how it's being integrated across the system. He discusses workforce improvements and how they’re preparing for the future, while also addressing challenges such as adapting to rapidly evolving technology and the critical need to rely on strong, core operational processes.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into seven healthcare stories, including credit downgrades for struggling health systems, mergers for survival, Medicaid planning, tariff cuts, and more.

Renee Bernard, Director of the Cardiovascular Institute at Brown University Health - Rhode Island Hospital, joins Becker's to discuss overcoming access and throughput challenges, leveraging data for resource management, and preparing for the future of structural heart interventions.

This episode is sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences.

In this episode, James Rohrbaugh, Executive Vice President and CFO of Northern Light Health, shares insights into the evolving financial landscape of rural healthcare. He discusses key industry trends, the impact of regulatory uncertainty, revenue cycle challenges, and the role of strategic partnerships in sustaining healthcare access.

In this episode, Pamela Landis, Senior Vice President of Digital Engagement at Hackensack Meridian Health, shares how her team is improving patient access, enhancing digital experiences, and addressing industry challenges. She also discusses the importance of collaboration, leadership, and navigating uncertainty in healthcare.

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, discusses the financial ripple effects of new tariffs on hospitals, a major drop in M&A activity, and Ascension’s continued efforts to streamline its operations through hospital divestitures.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason sits down with Wayne Lipton, Managing Partner at Concierge Choice Physicians, to discuss the growing role of flexible membership medicine in today’s complex healthcare environment. Wayne shares insights from nearly two decades in the space, explaining how hybrid concierge models support physician retention, improve patient satisfaction, and boost financial sustainability without disrupting operations.

This episode is sponsored by Concierge Choice Physicians.