Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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.

In this episode, Sven Gierlinger, SVP and Chief Experience Officer at Northwell Health, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of putting patient experience at the forefront of healthcare. He shares insights on implementing a new electronic medical record system, paying attention to the small details that shape patient care, and improving the overall hospital experience, including the often-overlooked role of hospital food in patient satisfaction.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Penelope Fu, MD, MPH, Chief Health Informatics Officer, Michigan Medicine, who discusses using AI to synthesize complex clinical data, support proactive care, and improve decision-making. In collaboration with Philips.

In this episode, Dr. Nadim Ilbawi, Vice President of Clinical Success & Strategy at Abridge, discusses how AI powered clinical decision support can bring patient chart information and trusted medical evidence together to help clinicians prepare for visits, make informed decisions, and reduce administrative burden. This episode is sponsored by Abridge.

In this episode, Hayley Park, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Blue Shield of California, discusses Pharmacy Care Reimagined, biosimilar adoption and strategies to lower prescription drug costs. She also explores pharmacy industry trends, California policy changes and the importance of aligning financial incentives with better patient outcomes.

In this episode, Dr. James Keller, Chief Medical Officer at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, discusses the importance of intentional retirement planning, leadership succession and mentorship. He shares how health systems can retain experienced talent, develop emerging leaders and help physician executives transition into their next chapter while maintaining clinical relevance.