Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss the latest Kaufman Hall report, highlighting financial trends in health systems, the impact of payer mix and contract labor, and M&A developments like Ascension's recent moves.

Ryan McFadden, Head of Account Based Solutions, Organized Provider Strategy at GSK, joins us for a deep dive into the future of patient care. In this thought-provoking discussion, they explore the pivotal role of prevention in value-based care, the potential of collaborative partnerships between healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies, and the strategies necessary to drive meaningful improvements in population health.

This episode is sponsored by GSK.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, shares key insights on financial updates from hospitals, the growing shift to outpatient services, and the challenges facing rural healthcare. She also discusses the impact of cybersecurity attacks, like the one affecting Ascension, and how technology is playing a role in overcoming healthcare obstacles.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 14 significant healthcare stories, including Lifespan's 20% reduction in executive roles, CMS drug price negotiations, hospital closures, and insights into the healthcare economics landscape. Additional stories cover leadership changes, healthcare reform, and the FTC's actions against major PBMs.

In this episode, Angela Golden, NP, Owner and Chief Clinical Officer at NP from Home, LLC and NP Obesity Treatment Clinic, delves into the complexities of treating obesity as a chronic disease. Angela shares her expertise on managing obesity, the role of medications, and the importance of reducing stigma around the condition.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda speaks with Tanjia Coleman, System Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Endeavor Health. Tanjia discusses the critical role of DEI in improving patient outcomes, the importance of immersive learning, and how data analytics shape impactful DEI strategies within healthcare.

In this episode, Dr. Darren Haskell, Chief Medical Officer at St. Luke’s Health Corporation, shares his journey in medicine and discusses the transformative role of AI in healthcare. He offers a glimpse into the challenges of physician shortages, the importance of embracing change, and the value of maintaining a clinical practice while leading in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Toby Cosgrove, former CEO of Cleveland Clinic and Kyle Kiser, CEO of Arrive Health, discuss changes in healthcare, aiming to improve patient affordability. Rising drug costs and lack of cost transparency are significant barriers to treatment compliance. In 2022, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Urban Institute found that an estimated 13 million adults either didn’t fill a prescription or delayed it due to high costs. Dr. Cosgrove and Kyle discuss real-world opportunities to bring cost relief to patients in need.

This episode is sponsored by Arrive Health.

In this episode, Robert Broermann, CFO of Sentara, shares insights on critical trends impacting nonprofit health systems, including workforce challenges, reimbursement issues, and the transformative potential of AI. He also explores the future of nonprofit healthcare and opportunities for growth in underserved communities.

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Chris Briggs, Group Vice President at Providence, about key technology trends in healthcare. Chris highlights the role of connected medical devices, technology convergence, cybersecurity in clinical devices, and the evolution of centralized device management at Providence.