This episode features Dr. Dan Schatz, Medical Director of Addiction Services at NYC Health + Hospitals, discussing how the city’s largest public health system provides comprehensive, low-threshold addiction care. Dr. Schatz shares strategies to reduce stigma, support recovery, and train staff to deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care.

In this episode, Christopher Blann, COO of Positive Impact Dental, shares insights on embracing AI in dentistry, supporting dentists through career transitions, and simplifying operations to strengthen care delivery. He also reflects on lessons from optometry and how they inform his leadership in the dental space.

Kathy Meccia, RNBC, BSN, CNOR, CRCST, Nurse Administrator at Lake George Surgery Center, shares her perspective on transitioning from hospital settings to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). She offers practical tips for running a successful surgery practice and discusses projected growth for the center in the coming months.

In this episode, Thomas Passalacqua, Director of Business Development at The Smilist, discusses navigating acquisitions, fostering a strong company culture, and leveraging innovation in dentistry. He also shares insights on staying adaptable and future-focused in a rapidly changing dental industry.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. John Lucio, Regional Chief Medical Officer, SSM Health. He discusses supply chain challenges, payer dynamics, workforce strategies, and the growing role of AI, wearables, and outpatient surgery in shaping the future of healthcare delivery.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Bruce Feldman, Administrator, Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center. He shares insights on the shift of higher acuity cases to ASCs, innovative workforce recruitment and retention strategies, and how health systems and vendors are shaping the next chapter of outpatient care.

In this episode, Bill Harlan, Vice President of Behavioral Health at Point32Health, shares how his team is addressing access challenges, supporting members through navigation services, and building innovative partnerships to improve mental health care delivery.

Alen Voskanian, MD, MBA, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President at Cedars-Sinai Medical Network, discusses what makes a successful practice, emphasizing servant leadership and the importance of creating aligned goals. He highlights strategies for mitigating common access-to-care challenges to improve patient outcomes and explores opportunities for growth and development, including the role of AI and machine learning in advancing healthcare.

In this episode, Dr. Steven J. Bachta, pediatric hospitalist at Endeavor Health Medical Group, joins the podcast to share his journey from caring for hospitalized children to competing on American Ninja Warrior. He discusses the lessons learned from the course, balancing medicine with training, and advice for leaders on resilience and embracing new opportunities.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, discusses escalating contract disputes between payers and providers and the Department of Justice’s expanded investigation into UnitedHealthcare, highlighting the growing pressures across the insurance landscape.