Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

This episode features Lexi Kayser, Assistant Editor at Becker's Hospital Review. Here, she discusses the concept of the 4 day work week and a proposed bill in Iowa that would cap temp nurse pay.

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare shares insights into 3 federal agencies seeking public input into private equity and other corporate ownership in healthcare and CommonSpirit 'having real issues' with Medicare Advantage.

Rising specialty drug costs strain hospital finances. Tadd Greenfield, the CEO of Cabinet Peaks Medical Center, and Michael Brown, the Vice President of Managed Services at Cardinal Health, discuss how effective outpatient strategies can generate significant savings, improve employee care, and enhance patient experience. Tune in as they share success stories and offer practical advice for implementation of outpatient pharmacies.This episode is sponsored by Cardinal Health (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/en.html).

Ironside Human Resources CEO Doug Carter joins Becker's Healthcare to discuss current trends in the healthcare job market. He delves into top hiring challenges, explores the issue of "candidate ghosting," and shares strategies to address these concerns and improve recruitment outcomes. Tune in for valuable insights for healthcare leaders navigating today's dynamic job market.This episode is sponsored by Ironside Human Resources (https://www.ironsidehr.com/).

This episode features Laura Dyrda, Vice President & Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. Here, she shares an update on the continued fallout from the hack of UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare, what CEOs are currently saying about financial stability & access to care, and how technology has become one of the dividing lines between financially successful and struggling hospitals.

This episode features Danielle Griggs, Chief Pharmacy Officer at UVA Health. Here, she provides insight into her role & UVA Health, pharmacy workforce shortages, what she is most focused on and excited about going forward in 2024, and more.

In this episode Scott Becker highlights the top healthcare news stories of the day.

This episode dives deep into the challenges and rewards of organizational change. Learn how to create transparency, foster two-way communication, and use both quantitative and qualitative data to track progress. Plus, discover strategies to mitigate risks, embrace vulnerability, and empower teams to problem-solve effectively. Whether you're leading a small team or a large-scale project, this episode equips you with the tools to navigate the rapids of change and emerge stronger on the other side.This episode is sponsored by Mayo Clinic Laboratories (https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/).

Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Erin Keefe, Chief Nurse Executive Officer at St. Bernardine Medical Center, as she shares her background and current priorities. Erin discusses the anticipated evolution of her organization over the next 2-3 years and highlights a transformative change made by her team that has delivered significant results.

This episode features Paige Twenter, Assistant Editor at Becker's Hospital Review. Here, she shares insights into CVS, Walgreens planning to sell abortion pills, rule breaking initiatives across 10 organizations last year, and how Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs are affecting hospital operations and countries’ economies.