Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, C.J. Marbley, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, and VP of Patient Care Services at New Orleans East Hospital and University Medical Center New Orleans, shares insights into his background, current nursing staffing trends, his main areas of focus, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. Laura discusses hospital financial performance, the impact of the Change Healthcare breach on United Health Group, and emerging trends in the ASC space, highlighting key stories and developments in the healthcare industry.

Alexis Rolloff, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at GEHA Health, discusses the importance of empowering individuals to access high-value care. She shares her experiences and insights as an innovator in the healthcare industry, highlighting the strategies and initiatives that drive her mission to improve healthcare access and quality.

Steve Sutherland, Senior Vice President at CERIS, dives into how AI and machine learning are transforming payment integrity in healthcare. He explores the benefits payers can experience, challenges to widespread adoption, and best practices for leaders implementing these powerful tools.

This episode is sponsored by CERIS,

Susan Turney, CEO of Marshfield Clinic Health System, and Anne McCune, CEO of the Carol Emmott Foundation, join forces to discuss solutions for disparities in access to healthcare. They explore various strategies to make healthcare more accessible and emphasize the importance of inclusion within the health space, highlighting initiatives and practices aimed at ensuring equitable care for all.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 14 significant healthcare stories, including cases of healthcare fraud, the success of Baptist Health's pharmacy initiative, the troubling maternal mortality rates in the U.S., the financial challenges facing hospitals, and the burgeoning competition in healthcare AI startups. Join us for insights into these and other critical developments shaping the healthcare landscape.

In this thrilling episode, Stephen Anderson, VP of Provider Contracting & Network Administration at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, discusses the significance of GLP-1 medications and the importance of making them affordable and accessible for those in need. He also explores the future growth prospects for Blue Cross, highlighting factors driving up costs in the healthcare system and the strategies being implemented to manage these challenges.

In this 12 minute episode we connect with the CEO of eHealth Technologies, Dan Torrens, to understand the advantages of new software solutions in maximizing healthcare interoperability. Tune in for insights on the role of AI, expected consequences in the next 5 years, and more.

This episode is sponsored by eHealth Technologies.

Pooja Vyas, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at BJC Christian Hospital, addresses strategies for alleviating barriers to patient discharge from the hospital. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on physician wellbeing and discusses the incorporation of AI into patient portfolios to enhance care and efficiency.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Scott Becker interviews Bruce Elegant, Adjunct Professor at Aurora University and retired President & CEO of Rush Oak Park. Bruce discusses his transition from hospital executive to educator, the evolving landscape of outpatient care, and the significant challenges in healthcare staffing.