Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Veena Lingam, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses her transition into the role and the organization’s strong focus on investing in both informatics solutions and personnel. She shares her excitement about developing a clinical informatics fellowship program and the challenges of building a talent pipeline for this critical, yet often overlooked, healthcare role.

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda speaks with Scott Smith, President, and Michael Shields, Operations Director at St. Anthony’s Hospital, about navigating the challenges of Hurricane Milton. They discuss the hospital's meticulous preparation, their storm team's efforts during landfall, and lessons in leadership that ensure patient care continues uninterrupted in the face of natural disasters.

In this episode, Arianne Dowdell, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Houston Methodist, shares insights from her multifaceted career journey and discusses impactful DEI initiatives, such as the Summer Scholars Program and workforce inclusivity efforts. Arianne also offers valuable advice for healthcare leaders on fostering DEI within organizations, emphasizing the importance of commitment, innovation, and engaging everyone in the workforce.

In this episode, Molly Gamble interviews Dr. Kenneth Sable, Regional President of the Southern Market at Hackensack Meridian Health. Dr. Sable shares his reflections on recovery post-COVID, advances in quality and patient safety, and the system's strategic goals, including expanding care access and integrating AI and virtual health. He also discusses the evolving challenges in healthcare reimbursement and his journey as a servant leader.

In this episode, Molly Gamble sits down with Wendy Horton, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center. Wendy reflects on 2024's successes, from achieving best-in-class workforce retention to redesigning care delivery amid growing patient demand. She also shares exciting initiatives for the year ahead, including a new pediatric behavioral health clinic, the expansion of ambient AI technology, and strategies to prioritize team well-being and organizational focus in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, shares an update on GLP-1 drug coverage policies going into 2025.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five major stories shaping healthcare this week, including City of Hope's $1 billion cancer care project, the inspiring journey of a social worker turned NYC hospital CEO, a breakdown of health systems' operating margins, workforce reductions at a Texas hospital, and 11 systems returning to financial stability.

Join Laura Dyrda from Becker's Healthcare as she interviews Seth Ciabotti, Chief Executive Officer of MSU Health Care, discussing key healthcare issues and leadership strategies. Gain insights into Ciabotti's background, perspectives on healthcare trends in 2024, excitement, concerns, and essential qualities for effective leadership in the evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Chris Sosa talks with Dr. James "Trey" Eubanks, President and Surgeon-in-Chief of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. Dr. Eubanks shares insights on the hospital’s mission-driven care, cutting-edge innovations, and community outreach efforts, as well as his vision for addressing mental health challenges and advancing pediatric healthcare for the future.

In this episode, Kelly Macken-Marble, CEO of Osceola Medical Center, shares insights into the hospital's recent initiatives, including launching a new mental health and substance abuse treatment program. She discusses the challenges of providing care in a rural setting and the importance of adapting to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community, with a focus on expanding services in 2025.