Episodes

In this episode, Andy Barrow, CFO of Cone Health, discusses the key trends shaping healthcare finance today, including regulatory shifts, payer dynamics, and workforce challenges. He also shares Cone Health’s strategic vision for growth, value-based care, and expanding access to communities across North Carolina.

In this episode, Dr. Eric Strucko, CFO of Michigan Medicine, shares insights on driving strong financial performance, expanding patient access, and preparing for the future through capital planning, payer partnerships, and technology investments.

In this episode, Stephanie Schnittger, CFO of UVA Health, shares insights from her first weeks in the role, discusses key healthcare trends she is watching, and outlines her vision for growth and financial sustainability at an academic health system.

In this episode, Sara Bradley, CFO of UNC Health Southeastern, shares insights on financial sustainability, Medicaid funding, and strategies for supporting a diverse community. She also highlights recent successes in quality, culture, and patient satisfaction that are positioning the organization for future growth.

In this episode, Jeff Francis, Vice President of Finance and CFO of Nebraska Methodist Health System, shares insights on the top trends shaping healthcare finance, including AI, cost management, and denials prevention. He also discusses strategic growth initiatives, workforce optimization, and his vision for the system’s future. This episode is sponsored by Altera Digital Health (https://www.linkedin.com/company/altera-health/). Learn more about Paragon®, their cloud-native SaaS solution design...

This episode features Ted Wang, CFO of John Muir Health, as he shares key industry trends he is monitoring, strategies for adapting to regulatory shifts, and the collaborative culture fueling the system’s success. Ted also highlights recent accolades, major facility expansions, and his vision for enhancing access and efficiency in the year ahead.

In this episode, Greg Damron, CFO of MU Health Care, shares insights on the health system’s recent expansion, strategic initiatives, and commitment to enhancing rural healthcare access. He discusses major developments, including the integration of Capital Regional Medical Center, the opening of a new children’s hospital, and strategies to address financial and operational challenges in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Angela Lalas, CFO of Loma Linda University Health, discusses key financial trends shaping healthcare, from AI-driven transformation to workforce sustainability. She shares how the organization is aligning strategy, partnerships, and mission to drive growth and deliver lasting impact for patients, providers, and the community.

In this episode, Rob Tonkinson, Senior Vice President and CFO of Centra Health, shares insights on the financial challenges facing rural hospitals, including the impact of upcoming legislation, workforce trends, and digital transformation. He also highlights Centra’s growth initiatives and the evolving role of the healthcare CFO.

In this episode, Andy Zukowski, CFO of ECU Health, shares the organization’s top financial priorities for 2025 and its long-term strategy for rural healthcare transformation. He also discusses ECU Health’s effort to reopen Martin General Hospital and how his leadership philosophy continues to guide the system through industry challenges.

In this episode, Joe Gaylord, EVP and CFO of Fairview Health Services, shares how the organization achieved its first operating profit in six years through operational discipline, workforce stability, expanded access to care, and innovative programs that improve outcomes while lowering costs.

In this episode, Rob Chestnut, CFO of LMH Health, shares his unique journey from being born at the hospital to leading its financial strategy. He discusses key industry trends, the hospital’s investment in service expansion, and how community support is fueling projects in oncology, cardiology, and patient experience.

This episode features Joanna Weiss, Executive Vice President and CFO at Moffitt Cancer Center, who shares her journey through finance and revenue cycle leadership. She discusses key priorities including financial stabilization, strategic growth, AI-driven automation, and how the CFO role is evolving to support long-term innovation and patient-centered care.

This episode features Dennis Hesch, Executive Vice President and Chief Finance and Strategy Officer of Carle Health, who shares insights on managing growth, payer dynamics, and workforce challenges in a changing healthcare landscape. He also discusses Carle's technology investments, evolving care delivery model, and the expanding role of the CFO in strategic decision-making.

Austin Jones, SVP and CFO of NKC Health, shares insights into leading an independent community hospital while navigating workforce challenges. He highlights strategies for attracting and retaining talent, addressing recruitment struggles through individualized engagement, and fostering a strong sense of community in the workplace. Jones also discusses growth in outpatient oncology, along with key areas of organic expansion and operational improvement.

Derek Goebel, CFO of Altru Health System, discusses key healthcare trends including changes in reimbursement under the Big Beautiful Bill, the importance of financial sustainability, and the ongoing shift from fee-for-service to value-based care. He also outlines Altru’s growth strategy, emphasizing the importance of keeping care local to better serve the community.

Charles Brinkley III, Senior Vice President and CFO at Baptist Health Care, shares how his team is managing inflationary increases while protecting patient care quality. He discusses efforts to create long-term financial sustainability, the development of a new inpatient rehabilitation center on campus, and outlines both near-term growth strategies and a five-year plan for sustainable expansion.

Nick Barcellona, CFO of WVU Medicine, shares how reflection plays a key role in navigating leadership responsibilities and adapting to challenges in today’s healthcare environment. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy organizational culture and outlines strategies for improving recruitment efforts to strengthen workforce stability. Barcellona also discusses how financial leadership is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry.

In this episode, Ivan Samstein, CFO of UChicago Medicine, shares how the organization is navigating payer dynamics, Medicaid pressures, and financial uncertainty while driving strategic expansion, preparing for a new Comprehensive Cancer Center, and supporting groundbreaking research in AI-driven cancer therapies.

In this episode, Robin Damschroder, EVP, President of Value-Based Enterprise, and CFO of Henry Ford Health, shares how the organization significantly boosted operating income in 2024, the impact of its joint venture with Ascension Michigan, and how it’s planning for long-term sustainability through digital transformation, value-based care, and strategic integration.

In this episode, Caswell Samms III, Executive Vice President and CFO of Nemours Children's Health, discusses how the system is navigating funding challenges while staying focused on long-term investments in whole-child health, innovative payment models, and expanded access. He also shares how the CFO role is evolving into a strategic, patient-focused leadership position.

In this episode, Andrew DeVoe, Executive Vice President and CFO of Tufts Medicine, shares how the organization reversed a $300 million loss run rate to profitability in just over a year. He outlines key cost-saving strategies, revenue cycle improvements, and his vision for transforming care delivery to strengthen Tufts’ position in a competitive healthcare landscape.

This episode features Blake Evans, System Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Rush University System for Health, sharing his journey from frontline registration to executive leadership. He discusses his first 90 days in the role, building a unified vision, embracing automation, and navigating major revenue cycle challenges and opportunities with a focus on team alignment and transparent communication.

In this episode, Kevin Barron, Deputy VP of Payer Relations at University Health, shares how his team is navigating increasingly aggressive payer tactics, implementing smarter contract oversight, and championing a mission-first approach to revenue cycle operations. He also explains why aligning contracting within RevCycle has delivered measurable results for patient care and financial performance.