Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, Rebecca Love, MSN, RN, FIEL, Chief Executive Officer, NurseApproved, discusses nurse-led innovation, workforce retention, and the need to give nurses a stronger voice in healthcare leadership. She also shares how NurseApproved validates healthcare products through nurse expertise and supports nurse entrepreneurs in building companies that improve care.

In this episode, Joshua Michalski, COO of Kettering Health Network, joins the podcast to discuss the health system’s journey toward achieving high reliability and improving patient access. He also shares insights on creating a more efficient health system, streamlining operations, and advancing strategies that improve both healthcare delivery and the patient experience.