Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

The Becker's Healthcare Podcast is devoted to the people who power U.S. healthcare. Four new 15-minute episodes are released daily containing industry news, analysis and thought leadership from powerful healthcare decision-makers.

Public Hospital Leadership, Community Care, and Health Equity with Dr. Susan Ehrlich
Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Public Hospital Leadership, Community Care, and Health Equity with Dr. Susan Ehrlich

Recent Episodes

Nov. 9, 2026

Public Hospital Leadership, Community Care, and Health Equity with Dr. Susan Ehrlich

In this episode, Dr. Susan Ehrlich, CEO of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, shares lessons from leading a public hospital through major transitions, including a new hospital tower and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nov. 9, 2026

Expanding Healthcare Access for Uninsured New Yorkers with Dr. Jonathan Jiménez

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Jiménez, Executive Director, NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Care, discusses how the program connects uninsured New Yorkers to primary, preventive, and specialty care through community partnerships, multilingual outreach, and simplified enrollment.
Nov. 9, 2026

Less Friction, More Value: A Payer Playbook for Prior Auth and Denials

In this episode, Navesh Kandiyil, MD, MBA, FACHE, Transformation Executive at NTT DATA, discusses how payers can reduce administrative friction, rethink prior authorization and denials, and use AI and automation to improve workflows. This episode is sponsored by NTT DATA.
Nov. 9, 2026

Scaling AI Across Healthcare: From Data to Patient Impact with Mouneer Odeh

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Mouneer Odeh, Vice President And Chief Data And AI Officer, Cedars-Sinai, who discusses using AI and connected technologies to extend care beyond the hospital, synthesize complex clinical data, and identify patients who may need additional support. In collaboration with Philips.
Nov. 8, 2026

Jennifer Vennare, Vice President of Population Health and President of UPMC at Home Services

In this episode, Jennifer Vennare, Vice President of Population Health and President of UPMC at Home Services, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of connected care and how integrated healthcare services can improve patient outcomes. She also shares insights on strategies for reducing hospital length of stay and extending care beyond the hospital to better support patients throughout their healthcare journey.
Nov. 8, 2026

Leadership, Mentorship, and Community Focus in Rural Healthcare with Wyatt Brieser

In this episode, Wyatt Brieser, DPT, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Hammond-Henry Hospital, shares his journey from physical therapist to hospital CEO and the mentors, risks, and experiences that shaped his leadership. He discusses leading with integrity, building strong teams, supporting rural communities, and focusing on what leaders can control during challenging times.