Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda interviews Raj Vavilala, Chief Sales, Marketing, and Product Officer at GEHA Health. They discuss GEHA Health's focus on serving federal employees, the rising costs of medical care, the implementation of preventive care initiatives, and the successful launch of new Medicare Advantage plans.

Join Scott Becker in this insightful episode of the Becker's Health Care Podcast as he interviews Cecilia DeLoach Lynn, Vice President for Sustainability at Advocate Health. Cecilia shares her expertise on leading sustainability efforts, current trends in the field, and Advocate Health's ambitious goals for decarbonization and resilience in healthcare.

In this episode, Laura sits down with Jim Laughman, President of PerformCare & ID/DD Solutions at AmeriHealth Caritas, who sheds light on the challenges of managing healthcare amidst the financial struggles that many people face today. Jim discusses how these economic barriers can prevent individuals from seeking much-needed mental health treatment. He also underscores the importance of maintaining face-to-face interactions in healthcare, even as AI and telehealth technologies continue to evolve, to ensure effective and personalized care.

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 episode, Scott Becker is joined by Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, to discuss the latest trends in hospital financial performance, consolidation in the healthcare industry, and the impact of regulatory scrutiny on mergers and acquisitions.

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, about recent hospital mergers and acquisitions, including the University of Kansas Health System's acquisition of Liberty Hospital, and the ongoing reimbursement disputes between UnitedHealthcare and Trinity Health. Alan shares insights on the growing trend of hospital affiliations and financial strategies in the healthcare sector.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Scott Becker covers key stories from the healthcare industry, including Novant Health's leadership additions, the financial impact of GLP-1 drugs on insurance, ransomware attacks on hospitals, and notable acquisitions and partnerships in the sector. He also highlights interviews with healthcare leaders and discusses trends affecting emergency departments and behavioral health services.

In this 20 minute episode we talk with Michael Twyman, MD, founder of Apollo Cardiology, about two aging-related chronic diseases; Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). There is a growing body of evidence linking cardiovascular health and risk factors of CVD to AD. A study published in the Journal of American Heart Association using data from over 430,000 individuals from the UK Biobank found that those who had coronary heart disease (CHD) before the age of 45 had a 13% increased risk of developing AD compared to those who did not have CHD. Tune in for more insights.

This episode is sponsored by CardioDiagnostics.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Amy Perry, President and CEO of Banner Health, shares her journey in healthcare and vision for the future. Perry discusses the importance of Banner Health's mission, strategic framework, and the focus on technology advancements in automation, data analytics, and consumer digital to enhance patient care and organizational efficiency.

This episode features Rob Casalou, President & CEO of Trinity Health Michigan, Georgia, and Florida. He discusses his background, the strategic efforts in building Trinity's leadership team, his current priorities, advice for emerging leaders, and the current state of physician staffing.