Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Becker's Healthcare, discusses labor cost challenges, workforce redesign, and the evolving role of healthcare leaders amidst clinician shortages, financial pressures, and technological advancements like AI. Laura also highlights the leadership transitions within major health systems and the qualities needed for future leaders to navigate the complexities of healthcare.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Jochen Reiser, President and CEO of UTMB Health System. Here, he discusses cybersecurity preparedness, advancements in AI for clinical and operational use, and fostering partnerships to enhance cancer care in Southeast Texas.

Lukas Voss hosts Adam Tanner from NRC Health to discuss evolving healthcare employee experience strategies. Topics include shifting from annual surveys to real-time feedback, empowering managers to combat burnout, and aligning employee and patient experiences. Discover actionable insights to enhance engagement and drive meaningful change in healthcare.

This episode is sponsored by NRC Health.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting: The Future of Business and Clinical Technologies, features Jasmine Bishop, Managing Director at MedStar Telehealth Innovation Center. Here, she explores the transformative impact of video-based consultations on urgent and outpatient care delivery. Bishop also delves into strategies for funding innovation to empower the next generation of telehealth advancements.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses President Trump’s critique of insurance companies as healthcare middlemen, examining the shifting role of insurers, the impact on Medicare and Medicaid, and broader implications for the U.S. healthcare system.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Dr. Bill Morice, President and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Dr. Morice discusses key healthcare trends for 2025, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, reimbursement challenges, and the global push for patient-centered diagnostic ecosystems.

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Jeff Gartland, CEO of Relatient, joins Becker's Healthcare to discuss the importance of patient convenience in healthcare. He explores the impact of self-service tools, measuring success through KPIs, and the rise of patient-centered access strategies. Learn how healthcare can leverage technology to empower patients and improve outcomes.

This episode is sponsored by Relatient.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Wickline, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and author, shares his insights on improving surgical outcomes through patient education, innovative protocols, and data-driven approaches. He discusses the development of his book Less Swelling, Less Pain and how it helps both patients and surgeons, while also exploring trends and challenges in the orthopedic industry today.

In this episode, Megan Gillespie, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, CEO of Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, shares her journey of leadership in one of California's most competitive healthcare landscapes. From achieving record-low vacancy rates to enhancing surgical access and launching innovative programs, Megan discusses the strategies behind her hospital's milestones and her vision for patient empowerment, workforce development, and operational excellence in 2025.

Dr. Jeremy Pepin of Advanced Kidney Care explores the growing role of ASCs in interventional nephrology. He discusses key trends, operational benefits for dialysis patients, and the future of this evolving care setting.

This episode is sponsored by Surgery Partners.