Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Amber Sims, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, and Sally Deitch, Executive Vice President of Operations Infrastructure, at Ascension, discuss the health system’s portfolio realignment, ambulatory expansion and evolving growth strategy. They also share how Ascension is adapting to financial pressures, workforce challenges and technology changes while strengthening operational performance and keeping patient care at the center of its mission.

In this episode, Vi-Anne Antrum, DNP, RN, Senior Vice President and System Chief Nursing Officer at Cone Health, joins the podcast to discuss strategies for improving nurse retention and creating a healthy work environment that supports nurses and their well-being. She also shares insights on fellowship programs that foster professional growth and development, helping nurses build their skills and advance their careers.

In this episode, Scott Ryan, MD, Chief of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery at Tufts Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss strategies for streamlining patient processes and making orthopedic trauma care more efficient. He also shares insights on optimizing care delivery, improving operational workflows, and creating a more seamless experience for patients.

In this episode, Shane Strum, President and Chief Executive Officer, Broward Health, discusses how strategic partnerships are expanding access to pediatric, cancer, and primary care across South Florida while strengthening financial performance. He also shares how collaboration, infrastructure investments, and workforce development are helping health systems address financial pressures and prepare for future growth.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Albert Villarin, MD, MBA, VP and CMIO, Northern Market, Northwell Health, who discusses turning fragmented patient data into contextualized clinical intelligence, improving care transitions, and reducing information burden for clinicians. In collaboration with Philips.

In this episode, Justin Liu, CEO & Co-Founder, Charta Health, discusses how Medicare Advantage plans can evaluate AI vendors based on measurable business outcomes, coding accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance. He also explores how AI can streamline chart reviews and audit preparation while supporting clinical coding teams rather than replacing human judgment. This episode is sponsored by Charta Health.