Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Scott Becker and Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discuss the potential impact of the upcoming election on healthcare mergers, focusing on the Humana-Cigna deal and its potential dependency on the election results. They also explore antitrust policies under FTC leadership and financial restructuring efforts at CarePoint Health, shedding light on the broader implications for the healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Allison Roditi, Vice President of Orthopedics at Catholic Health, about her inspiring career journey and leadership insights. Allison shares her personal experience as a patient, discusses emerging trends in musculoskeletal care, and highlights the exciting advancements in orthopedic technology at Catholic Health.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss Amazon’s partnership with Cleveland Clinic and One Medical's expansion into primary care. Laura also highlights the financial struggles faced by health systems, recent layoffs, and efforts to address rising costs and reimbursement challenges.

In this 15 minute episode Scott Becker connects with Jim Jacobs, the President and CEO of MediQuant. Tune in as they discuss key factors in an acquisition, ensuring strategic alignment, and much more.

This episode is sponsored by MediQuant

In this episode, we explore the growing world of telehealth in cardiology with Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS, who is a cardiac electrophysiologist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Kathy Byrne, MSN, CRNP, CCRN, who is a nurse practitioner at The Johns Hopkins Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center. They discuss how Johns Hopkins is incorporating telehealth to improve access to care for patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions, the challenges they faced, and the exciting future of telehealth in this field.

This episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association Center for Telehealth.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine important healthcare stories, including the early stages of AI in healthcare, rising cardiology compensation, leadership changes at major health systems, and the growing trend of virtual nursing. He also touches on consumer adaptation to AI, the continued growth of Epic, and exciting upcoming events.

In this episode, Patti Cuartas, Executive Director and Associate CMIO at Mount Sinai Health System, shares her expertise on leveraging technology to improve interoperability, care coordination, and health equity. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in data exchange, the impact of AI tools, and how Mount Sinai's global and community-focused initiatives are driving innovation in healthcare.

In this episode, Taylor Cera, Chief Operating Officer at The Orthopaedic Surgery Center, discusses key trends in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) space, including the shift to outpatient care, value-based models, and the impact of robotics. He also shares insights on improving profitability while enhancing patient outcomes and how strategic vendor relationships and technology investments drive growth in orthopedic ASCs.

Britta DeVolder, Chief Nursing Officer and Administrator at the Community Surgery Center of Glendale, discusses the unique struggles faced by nursing and tech students in the post-education and post-COVID era. She sheds light on the challenges that new graduates encounter as they transition into the healthcare workforce, from adapting to evolving technologies to navigating the demands of the profession in a changed landscape. Britta offers insights on how the industry can better support these emerging professionals, ensuring a smoother integration into their roles while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Nyleen Flores, Chief Administrative Officer of Lake Oconee Orthopedics, delves into her extensive experience in the healthcare industry, sharing insights and lessons learned throughout her career. She emphasizes the crucial role of a peer review system in maintaining high standards of care and accountability within the healthcare space. Nyleen highlights how such systems can foster continuous improvement, ensuring that providers maintain a high level of performance and patient care.