Episodes

In this episode, Eric Marton, Founder and CEO of Agentic Healthcare, shares how his team is developing AI powered patient advocates to navigate the complexity of the healthcare system and improve access, efficiency, and outcomes. He also discusses emerging AI use cases, the importance of patient centered strategy, and why healthcare leaders must act now to stay ahead of rapid transformation.

In this episode, Rick Peng, Digital Ventures Lead in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) Office of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization & Natalia Summerville, PhD, Director of Decision Intelligence at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discuss how MSK is advancing AI across clinical care and research while building a robust governance model. They share insights on balancing innovation with safety, ensuring accountability, and driving real impact through thoughtful AI deployment and...

In this episode, Rohit Chandra, PhD, Chief Digital Officer at Cleveland Clinic, discusses the rapid adoption of AI scribes to reduce physician documentation burden, the expansion of AI into clinical risk prediction and operations, and how responsible, human centered governance is key to making healthcare safer, more efficient, and more scalable.

In this episode, Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer & Nasim Eftekhari, Chief AI and Analytics Officer, City of Hope, discuss building the infrastructure, governance, and culture needed to scale AI responsibly across a complex health system. They explore AI literacy, agent orchestration, and how technology can expand patient access while supporting clinicians and improving care delivery.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Mabus, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Parkview Health, shares how his team rapidly scaled generative AI across clinical and revenue cycle operations, driving efficiency, reducing burnout, and strengthening ROI. He also discusses governance, provider adoption, and expanding equitable access to AI tools across rural communities.

In this episode, Mayil Dharmarajan, Vice President of Data and Analytics at UC Irvine Health, joins the podcast to discuss key steps toward innovation and expansion across the organization. He shares insights on integrating self-service analytics, strengthening data governance, and building a scalable infrastructure to support growth. Mayil also offers advice for emerging leaders navigating the evolving IT and healthcare technology landscape.

In this episode, Luis Taveras, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Jefferson Health, shares how he is leading large scale integration, advancing AI with a human centered approach, and transforming IT into a value engine that supports clinical excellence and strategic growth.

In this episode, Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Officer and Chief AI and Information Officer at Seattle Children's, shares how the organization is deploying agentic AI for clinical pathways, ambient documentation and translation tools, while strengthening cybersecurity, optimizing IT spend and expanding digital access for patients and families.

In this episode, Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and VP of IT Applications at Houston Methodist, discusses how the system leverages AI, smart hospital technology, and operational data to improve patient experience and staff efficiency. She shares insights on scaling innovations, optimizing workflows, and using technology to deliver more accessible and patient-centered care across multiple hospitals.

In this episode, Scott MacLean, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at MedStar Health, discusses EHR modernization, application rationalization, and the role of AI and digital platforms in improving patient access, experience, and quality across the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region.

In this episode, Praneetha Elugunti of Mayo Clinic explores how health care leaders can balance innovation with human-centered care. She shares insights on leveraging AI responsibly, investing in workforce development, and creating connected, personalized care experiences across physical, digital, and virtual environments.

In this episode, James Wellman, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, discusses using AI and data analytics to optimize revenue cycle management, improve patient care, and address the unique challenges facing rural health organizations.

In this episode, Greg Sieg, Chief Information Security Officer at the University of Michigan Health Regional Network, shares how his team is standardizing cybersecurity frameworks across acquisitions while balancing people, process, and technology. He discusses identity governance, machine security, M&A integration, and why culture, communication, and partnership are essential to protecting healthcare organizations as care expands beyond hospital walls.

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Kelly, CEO and Co-Founder of Heidi, shares why ambient AI rapidly gained traction in 2025 and how health systems can move from pilots to durable, organization-wide impact. He discusses adoption strategies, specialty-level personalization, and his vision for AI as a true care partner that frees physicians from the medical record and transforms clinical workflows. This episode is sponsored by Heidi.

In this episode, Judd Hollander, MD, Senior Vice President of Healthcare Delivery Innovation and Chief Virtual Care Officer at Jefferson Health, discusses the evolution of virtual care, improving patient access, and leading change across a growing health system.

In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Chief Information and Innovation Officer at Children’s Nebraska, discusses how AI driven tools, digital therapeutics, and virtual care are expanding access, improving Medicaid navigation, and shaping the future of pediatric care across urban and rural communities.

In this episode, Darrell Bodnar, Chief Information Officer of North Country Healthcare, discusses leading technology strategy across three independent critical access hospitals amid regulatory uncertainty and payer shifts. He shares how responsible AI adoption, from ambient documentation to workflow automation, is improving provider satisfaction while helping rural systems plan for an unpredictable future.

This episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast features Scott Sagehorn, Vice President and General Manager of the Smart Care Business Unit at Stryker Medical, discussing how interoperability at scale is enabling smarter, more connected care. He shares his perspective on the evolution of digital health problem-solving, the real-world impact of ambient intelligence and automation, and what it takes to build interoperable ecosystems that reduce complexity, help enhance safety and support data-driv...

In this episode, Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at City of Hope, joins the podcast to discuss how technology is reshaping patient outcomes and expanding access to care. He shares why health systems can’t afford to stand still as AI drives new efficiencies, and where he sees the greatest opportunities for growth as digital transformation accelerates across healthcare.

In this episode, Ratnakar Lavu, Chief Digital Information Officer at Elevance Health, discusses how AI is driving simpler, more personalized member experiences, streamlining provider workflows, and improving internal productivity, while emphasizing responsible AI governance and measurable impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

In this episode, Harminder (Mindy) Grewal, MD, MBBS, DGO, DiplABOIM, FAAFP, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and Whole Health Clinical Lead at the Dayton VA Medical Center, shares how AI is streamlining efficiency and transforming clinical workflows. She discusses promising partnerships shaping the future of care, the importance of serving underserved and rural communities, and the initiatives driving sustainable growth in pri...

In this podcast, Neurosurgeon Dr. Farzad Massoudi and Steer Health CEO Sridhar Yerramreddy reveal how AI-enabled automation is the only sustainable lever to combat rising costs and flat reimbursements facing ASCs. Discover strategies to stop margin erosion: eliminate cancellations, ensure financial clearance, and utilize smart backfill to achieve 100% OR utilization in 2026. This episode is sponsored by Steer Health.

In this episode, Joshua Wilda, MPA, Associate Vice President for Information Systems and Chief Information Digital Officer at University of Iowa Health Care, discusses his vision for advancing patient experience, strengthening cybersecurity, expanding telehealth, and building collaborative technology partnerships across Iowa.

On this episode, Ryan Ribeira, MD, MPH, Medical Director and Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Health Care, joins the podcast to discuss how health systems can address capacity challenges by expanding functional capacity and leveraging virtual visits to improve efficiency. He shares the investments he believes are most valuable for the future, and explores how predictive analytics and hospital-at-home programs are reshaping care delivery.