Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Erik Summers, Chief Medical Officer at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, shares his journey from hospitalist to CMO and discusses the importance of relationships in healthcare leadership. He highlights successful initiatives in patient flow and the ongoing challenges in staffing and system integration, providing valuable advice for aspiring physician executives.

Warner Thomas, President and CEO of Sutter Health, discusses strategies for improving access to care and highlights the importance of maintaining optimism in the healthcare industry. He shares insights on how a positive outlook can drive innovation and better patient outcomes.

Join Erica Carbajal in this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast as she discusses how mobile technology is transforming clinical workflow efficiency with Sean Kelly, MD, and Christine Yang. Explore the latest innovations, implementation strategies, and the future of mobile tools in healthcare with two industry leaders.

This episode is sponsored by Imprivata.

In this episode, Scott Becker talks with Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, about key trends in the healthcare sector. They discuss the increasing multi-region model among health systems, FTC challenges to in-market hospital deals, and notable acquisitions in Missouri, Tennessee, and Georgia. They also address recent hospital closures in Massachusetts, political scrutiny, and efforts to reduce contract labor costs.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Becker's Healthcare, shares key insights on current healthcare technology trends. From cybersecurity threats to the impact of AI, Laura discusses the critical issues shaping the future of Health IT and the topics to watch at the upcoming Health IT, Digital Health, and Revenue Cycle Conference in Chicago.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine key healthcare stories, including community health systems' billion-dollar hospital sales, Amulet Capital's $1.2 billion fund for healthcare investments, and HCA's significant reduction in contract labor costs. Tune in for insights on these topics and more.

This episode of Becker's Healthcare dives into the future of prostate surgery with Arun Menawat, Chairman and CEO of Profound Medical. We explore how Profound Medical's technology, including TULSA-PRO, fits into the growing landscape of minimally invasive and robotic surgeries. The discussion also examines the role of advanced diagnostic imaging in prostate disease and the benefits and challenges health systems face when adopting new surgical technologies.

This episode is sponsored by Profound Medical.

Join Mariah Muhammad as she sits down with Dr. Aryeh Shander, Director of Education, Anesthesiology, TeamHealth, to discuss the transformative shift to Patient Blood Management (PBM). They explore the challenges, protocols, and impactful outcomes of PBM and discuss strategies that are most effective in gaining clinician and patient acceptance of the program.

This episode is sponsored by TeamHealth.

In this episode, Scott Becker sits down with Michelle Wimes, Senior Vice President & Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children's Mercy Hospital. Michelle shares her career journey, the pivotal role of equity and inclusion in healthcare, and offers valuable advice for emerging leaders. Discover her strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and the innovative approaches Children's Mercy is taking to address health disparities and promote cultural competence.

In this episode, host Jakob Emerson sits down with Allison Gertel-Rosenberg, Vice President and Chief Policy and Prevention Officer at Nemours Children's Health. They discuss the importance of nutritional literacy, equitable access to healthy foods, and Nemours' recognition as the first pediatric health system to become a USDA MyPlate National Strategic Partner. Discover how Nemours is shaping the future of children's health through innovative strategies and community partnerships.