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.
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.