Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode of Becker’s Healthcare, Peggy Duggan, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Tampa General Hospital, discusses how the role of Chief Medical Officer is evolving in healthcare. She also shares valuable advice for aspiring CMOs, highlighting the skills and mindset needed to succeed in this dynamic field.

In this episode, Mark Behl, CEO of NorthBay Health, discusses the organization's ambitious plan to expand its ambulatory network. Mark shares insights on how NorthBay Health is investing $250 million to bring advanced, compassionate care closer to home for residents in the North Bay region, aiming to enhance access, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the economic vitality of the community.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, but timely treatment can make a big difference. This podcast discusses the challenges faced by rural hospitals in providing stroke care and how telehealth is bridging the gap. Listen to Dr. B.J. Hicks, a Vascular Neurologist at OhioHealth Neurological Physicians and Vice President of Neurosciences at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, and Chastity Orr, Stroke Program Clinical Manager and the Telemedicine Clinical Manager at Great Plains Health in Nebraska, to learn how telestroke specialists are saving lives by delivering expert care remotely and improving patient outcomes.

This episode is sponsored by American Heart Association.

Dr. Yanina Purim-Shem-Tov, Executive Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine at Rush Medical Center discusses the significant changes in nursing due to issues like low compensation and staffing shortages, which have created new opportunities such as increased mobility within the profession. She emphasizes that despite technological advancements, the need for human labor to support these innovations remains crucial.

In this episode, Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, MD from Baycare Health System, discusses the significant trend of growth in daycare services since COVID-19, driven by an influx of younger families moving to Florida. She explores strategic alignment for physicians as a solution to the shortage of healthcare workers and explains how Baycare's daycare health system plans to provide higher quality care to meet increasing demands.

In this episode, Scott Becker talks with Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. They discuss major healthcare stories, including Ascension's plans to sell nine hospitals to Prime Healthcare, financial updates from key health systems, and the evolving strategies of community health systems.

In this episode, Scott Becker welcomes Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, to discuss the latest developments and trends surrounding GLP-1 drugs. Molly shares insights on the issues of counterfeit medications, the emergence of new treatments, and the financial implications for healthcare systems, along with details about an upcoming Becker’s webinar on August 1st focused on GLP-1 questions for health systems.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine key stories shaping the healthcare landscape, including UHS's net income surge, CFOs' top concerns like the economy and cybersecurity, and significant developments in hospital operations and expansions. Stay informed with insights on rising healthcare leaders and the financial health of major systems.

In this conversation Becker's talks with Casey Williams, Senior Vice President of Patient Engagement & Payment Applications, and Daniel Harris, Senior Vice President at RevSpring. Tune in for insight on the patient financial experience, expected changes in the revenue cycle, and much more.

This episode is sponsored by RevSpring.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, discusses the increasing trend of health insurers becoming providers of care services. Tune in to hear about key developments and what this shift means for the future of healthcare.