In this episode, Albert L. Wright, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of West Virginia University Health System, joins the podcast to discuss the 340B program and the role of alternative payment models in shaping healthcare delivery. He also shares insights on keeping communities healthy and strengthening the health system’s impact beyond traditional care.

In this episode, Anirban Maitra, MD, Director of Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health, joins the podcast to discuss expanding cancer care to bring services closer to patients and communities. He also shares insights on integrating AI into oncology and how emerging technologies are enhancing training and preparing the next generation of cancer care professionals.

In this episode, Ajay Goel, PhD, AGAF, Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics, City of Hope, discusses a promising blood-based test that detected 81% of advanced precancerous colorectal lesions and explores how earlier detection could shift cancer care toward prevention. He also examines screening access, reimbursement, follow-up care and the growing role of liquid biopsies in the future of oncology.

In this episode, Nathan Frank, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Aetna, discusses how AI and digital tools are simplifying prior authorization, improving interoperability and enhancing member and provider experiences. He also shares Aetna’s approach to responsible AI, emphasizing human connection, trust and practical technology solutions that reduce administrative burden.

In this episode, Nishant Anand, MD, FACEP, President and CEO of Altais, joins the podcast to discuss the shift toward holistic, value-based care and the role of technology in supporting physicians and patients. He shares insights on ambient listening, moving beyond reactive care, and what long-term success in physician well-being could look like as healthcare continues to evolve.

In this episode, Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jupiter Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss how population growth and rising labor costs are shaping healthcare operations. He also shares insights on leveraging AI solutions to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and help healthcare teams meet growing demand more efficiently.

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.