Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

This episode features Paige Twenter, Assistant Editor, Becker's Hospital Review. Here, she discusses the implications of a July tornado destroying a plant making 25% of Pfizer's injectables used by hospitals and an update on weight loss drugs such as Ozempic.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Insurance Editor at Becker's Healthcare discusses recent news of mass layoffs coming from major insurers across the country and world.

Join us on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast as we sit down with Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health, for an insightful conversation. Cathy shares key facts about Milwaukee and Froedtert's impact on the community, discussing the decision-making process behind the merger with ThedaCare and the challenges of integrating health systems. As she approaches retirement, Cathy reflects on her leadership journey and its influence on her approach to leading. Discover how Froedtert Health collaborates with the Medical College of Wisconsin to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals and gain insights into the future of this partnership amidst the integration with ThedaCare. Don't miss this engaging discussion on healthcare mergers and educational partnerships.

This episode features Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. Here, he discusses Babylon Health filing for bankruptcy and Legacy & OHSU’s plans to merge into a 10-hospital system.

Join us on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast as Ardel Guillamas Avelino, Chief Operations Officer at St. Mary Medical Center, shares insights into his inspiring journey and vision for healthcare. In this episode, Ardel dives into his background, revealing the experiences that shaped his career. He discusses his excitement about taking on a new role at St. Mary Medical Center and the transformative opportunities it presents. Discover what fuels Ardel's leadership style and his perspective on addressing critical health equity issues, highlighting the path to a more inclusive and equitable healthcare future.

In this episode, we are joined by Rachelle Daugherty, MPH, Chief Executive of Provider Solutions & Development, to discuss the critical issue of the healthcare workforce’s physician shortage, a challenge that's reshaping the industry. Join us as we analyze the impact of talent scarcity on patient care and explore how top healthcare leaders are addressing the crisis.This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development (https://psdconnect.org/).

Successful hospitals thrive on effective perioperative suites. In this episode, two executive leaders from North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA)—Dr. Leo Penzi, Executive Vice President, and Chief Medical Officer; and Dr. Ali Ekbatani, Executive Vice President, and American Group President—discuss how the organization’s extensive data warehouse, known as NAPA Data Labs, provides their clinicians and hospital clients with comprehensive metrics that lead to meaningful analysis. Powerful data and reporting fuel evidence-based decision-making, with the potential for broad impact. From improved quality and patient safety to enhanced OR operations, resource utilization, staffing, and growth, discover how data can help increase performance at your facility.Guest bios:Leo J. Penzi, MD, serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for NAPA. Dr. Penzi has spent much of his career as a clinical anesthesiologist. Since joining NAPA in 1991, he has served in various leadership roles, including as Executive Vice Chairman at one of NAPA’s quaternary care hospitals. He has also served on numerous hospital and health system leadership committees and has extensive experience in operating room operational efficiency, quality improvement, and patient safety. Dr. Penzi is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiologists. He received his medical degree from New York University and completed his anesthesia residency training at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Contact: [email protected] Ekbatani, DO, MBA, serves as Executive Vice President and American Group President for NAPA. Dr. Ekbatani is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He received his Doctorate of Osteopathy from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia and fulfilled his residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He earned his Master of Business Administration in Health Management Services and Administration from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Prior to joining NAPA, Dr. Ekbatani was an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Thomas Jefferson University. Contact: [email protected] episode is sponsored by North American Partners in Anesthesia (https://napaanesthesia.com/).

Cain Brothers, a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets®, Inc., convened their first ever collaboration conference between health systems and private equity (PE) investment firms. Historically, health systems and PE firms have coexisted but not engaged meaningfully with one another. That is changing. Hear about how energized conference participants connected, explored, debated and networked. Looking for new solutions to tough problems, they found common purpose in creating value-based service offerings.This is an episode of House Calls, a podcast from Cain Brothers, a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. Subscribe and listen to more episodes at Key.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.The information contained in this episode was obtained from various sources, including third parties, that we believe to be reliable, but neither we nor such third parties guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Additional information is available upon request. The information and opinions contained in this report speak only as of the date of this report and are subject to change without notice.This episode has been prepared and circulated for general information only and presents the authors’ views of general market and economic conditions and specific industries and/or sectors. This report is not intended to and does not provide a recommendation with respect to any security. Cain Brothers, a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets (“Cain Brothers”), as well as any third-party information providers, expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with any use of this report or the information contained therein. Any discussion of particular topics is not meant to be comprehensive and may be subject to change. This report does not take into account the financial position or particular needs or investment objectives of any individual or entity. The investment strategies, if any, discussed in this report may not be suitable for all investors. This report does not constitute an offer, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments, including any securities mentioned in this report. Nothing in this report constitutes or should be construed to be accounting, tax, investment or legal advice. Neither this report, nor any portions thereof, may be reproduced or redistributed by any person for any purpose without the written consent of Cain Brothers and, if applicable, the written consent of any third-party information provider.“Cain Brothers, a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets” is a trade name of KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. and KeyBank National Association are separate but affiliated companies. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank National Association. Credit products are subject to credit approval.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses 8 of the top healthcare stories of the day.

In this episode Molly Gamble chats with Dr. Omar Lateef, President and CEO of RUSH University System for Health and RUSH University Medical Center. Here, he discusses what makes RUSH special, being a leader during and after the pandemic, what really defines good healthcare, how to assess when healthcare organizations are improving health equity in their communities, and more.