Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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.

In this episode, Dr. Alison Haddock, President of the American College of Emergency Physicians, discusses the challenges facing emergency departments, including boarding issues and the impact of systemic healthcare pressures. She highlights the need for greater public understanding of the complexities of emergency care and advocates for legislative measures to ensure the safety of healthcare workers.

In this episode, Dr. Angelo Milazzo, Vice Chair of Practice and Clinical Affairs at Duke Health, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of pediatric healthcare. He discusses priorities in workforce challenges, access to care, and the importance of community health management, while also highlighting innovative tools like AI to improve patient and provider experiences.

In this episode, Dr. Steve Lucey, Co-Founder of Valere Bundled Solutions, joins Becker’s Healthcare podcast to discuss the evolution of outpatient joint replacement and the role of bundled payments in driving value-based care. Dr. Lucey shares insights on creating successful partnerships with accountable care organizations (ACOs) and the future of cost management in joint replacement surgery.

In this episode, Chris Palmieri, President and CEO of Commonwealth Care Alliance, discusses key insights from the healthcare landscape, including lessons from the Steward Health System crisis, areas ripe for innovation, and the critical alignment between nonprofit missions and private capital.

In this episode, Talia Bailes, Medical Student at the University of Michigan and Founder of Ballet & Books, discusses her nonprofit’s mission to bridge dance and literacy to close the literacy gap in underserved communities. Talia shares her journey, the role of college students and community partners, and how the arts can positively impact children's overall health and well-being.

In this episode, Nancy Vish, President and Chief Nursing Officer at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, shares her journey in healthcare leadership, discusses emerging trends in medical technology and inflation, and highlights the impact of AI on patient care. She also offers advice for aspiring leaders and details her work on multidisciplinary teams aimed at improving the continuum of care.

In this episode, Deepak Sadagopan, Angela Marith, and Sarah Quinto from Providence dive into the intersection of disability inclusion and value-based care. They discuss the challenges, opportunities, and innovative approaches to supporting the disability community within healthcare systems.

In this episode, Tammy Smittle, CEO of Stonegate Surgery Center and Chief Nursing Officer at Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital, shares her expertise on the latest trends in the ASC sector, including increasing case complexity, value-based care, and consolidation. She also discusses leadership development and exciting innovations in neuromodulation for orthopedic patients.

In this episode, Scott Becker is joined by Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, to discuss the ongoing IV fluid shortage following Hurricane Helene. They explore the severe impact on hospitals, the scramble to ration supplies, and the broader implications for the U.S. medical supply chain. Molly also shares updates on efforts to import solutions and how major systems like Mass General Brigham are handling postponements of surgeries amidst the crisis.