Episodes

In this episode, Julie Lautt, CFO of Avera Health, shares insights on the healthcare industry’s evolving financial landscape. She discusses key trends, policy impacts, and Avera’s ambitious growth strategy—including major capital investments and service expansions—to enhance patient care across five states.

In this episode, Brad Gingerich, Vice President of Payer Strategy at Ensemble Health Partners, discusses the evolving landscape of managed care contracting. He shares insights on rising payer-provider friction, shifting power dynamics, and macroeconomic trends affecting healthcare reimbursements, offering strategies for hospitals and health systems to optimize negotiations and improve financial outcomes.

Carrie Donovan, Chief Revenue Officer at AdvocateHealth, shares insights on the allocation of technological resources and enhancing the patient financial experience. She discusses federal and local regulations related to debt relief, introduces new strategies for maximizing performance across all areas, and outlines anticipated growth plans for the upcoming year.

Ivan Samstein, Enterprise CFO of UChicago Medicine, discusses anticipating new policy changes in the evolving healthcare landscape. He highlights challenges with the payer dynamic and shares insights on expanding healthcare programs in suburban areas. Samstein also offers advice for emerging leaders, emphasizing the importance of transparency in defining success, while reinforcing the organization's core values.

Clay Ashdown, CFO at Intermountain Health, addresses the challenges of expense growth outpacing payment growth and the burden of unnecessary administrative processes in healthcare. He discusses the rise of self-help health plans, ongoing growth and changes within Intermountain Health, and how they are “rebranding” value-based care as proactive care.

In this episode, Susan Green, Executive Vice President and CFO of Sharp HealthCare, discusses key healthcare trends, including workforce challenges, digital transformation, and cost management. She shares insights on Sharp’s strategic initiatives, from AI-driven patient engagement to the launch of a new neuroscience hospital, and offers advice for financial leaders navigating today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Mike Weed, CFO of INTEGRIS Health, shares his perspective on key healthcare trends, financial strategies, and growth opportunities in Oklahoma. He discusses the role of automation, improving patient access, and strengthening partnerships to drive efficiency and quality care. In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Travis Crum, CFO of Bon Secours Mercy Health, discusses key industry trends such as AI in healthcare, payer partnerships, and expanding access points. He shares insights on how the organization is navigating growth, financial challenges, and its commitment to community-focused care.

Alice Pope, CPA, MBA, and Chief Financial Officer at Novant Health, discusses how AI is enhancing both the quality and speed of patient care. She explores breakthroughs in longitude health, Novant Health’s expansion into South Carolina, and the organization’s growth strategy. Additionally, she shares advice for women aspiring to leadership roles in traditionally male-dominated fields.

In this episode, Lisa Goodlett, Senior Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer at Duke University Health System, shares insights on healthcare transformation, AI’s impact on operations, and strategic partnerships shaping the future. She discusses Duke’s latest expansion efforts, including the acquisition of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and a collaboration with UNC Health to build North Carolina’s first standalone children’s hospital.

Daniel Isacksen, CFO at Trinity Health, discusses strategies for addressing staffing shortages and increasing access to care, including physician partnerships. He highlights the organization’s focus on improving member experience and quality of care, as well as their approach to surgeon recruitment.

In this episode, Doug Watson, CFO of Allina Health, discusses key healthcare trends, including workforce challenges, supply chain resilience, and the transformative potential of augmented intelligence. Doug also shares insights into Allina’s growth strategy, major projects like the new surgical tower, and the organization’s commitment to innovation and patient care.

In this episode, Bob Flannery, Senior Vice President and CFO at UW Health, discusses key financial trends in healthcare, including workforce challenges, AI-driven innovations, and strategic growth. He shares insights into UW Health’s approach to financial sustainability, efficiency, and the evolving role of CFOs in shaping the future of healthcare.

In this episode of the Becker CFO and Revenue Cycle podcast, Lisa Montman, Executive Vice President and CFO of HonorHealth, discusses key healthcare trends, the integration of newly acquired hospitals, and the organization's long-term growth strategy. She also shares leadership insights and advice for aspiring healthcare finance executives.

In this episode, Craig Ganger, CFO of Premier Health, discusses key healthcare finance trends, the role of technology in decision-making, and Premier Health’s strategic growth initiatives. Craig shares insights on Medicare and Medicaid funding, social determinants of health, and the evolving role of CFOs in driving organizational success.

In this episode, Brian Devine, CFO of Allegheny Health Network, discusses key financial and operational trends shaping healthcare. He shares insights on the shift to value-based care, workforce challenges, malpractice litigation risks, and the role of AI in optimizing efficiency and patient care.

In this episode, Matthew Arsenault, CFO at Baptist Health South Florida, discusses key healthcare trends, including reimbursement challenges, supply chain innovation, and strategic growth initiatives. He shares insights on the health system’s expansion, academic partnerships, and the role of technology in enhancing operations and patient care.

In this episode, Aaron Lewis, Executive Vice President and CFO of LifePoint Health, shares insights on his transition from investment banking to healthcare, key industry trends shaping the future, and LifePoint's strategic focus on workforce development, AI-driven advancements, and behavioral health expansion.

In this episode, Mary Beth Formby, Division CFO of Providence Puget Sound and Alaska Regions, shares insights on pressing healthcare finance issues, workforce challenges, and the evolving landscape of care delivery. She discusses strategies for navigating Medicare and Medicaid funding changes, addressing labor shortages, and fostering innovation to improve patient access and affordability.

In this episode, Gail Kosyla, Executive Vice President and CFO of Yale New Haven Health, discusses key healthcare trends, including the integration of AI, the evolution of care delivery, and policy shifts affecting the industry. She also shares insights on tackling administrative burdens, growth strategies, and the evolving role of CFOs in healthcare leadership.

In this episode, George Wiley, CFO of Lovelace Health System, discusses key financial trends shaping healthcare in 2025, including payer relations, state and federal regulations, and the role of technology in improving patient care. He also shares insights on revenue cycle management, growth strategies, and physician recruitment in an evolving healthcare landscape.

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, Nick Barcellona, CFO of WVU Medicine, discusses the health system’s rapid expansion, key healthcare trends, and the strategic focus on integration and optimization. He shares insights on managing workforce challenges, the evolution of Peak Health, and the future of hospital consolidation in the region.

In this episode, James Lee, CFO of MultiCare Health System, discusses key healthcare trends for 2025, including the aging population’s impact, workforce challenges, and technology adoption. He also highlights MultiCare’s efforts to improve employee retention, manage patient access, and strategically grow amid evolving market conditions.