Episodes

In this episode, Naveen Mehrotra, MD, MPH, President, Medical Staff, Saint Peter's HealthCare System, discusses holistic pediatric care, physician leadership, and the importance of mentorship, purpose, and strong hospital-physician relationships.

In this episode, John W. Wood II, DHA, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land, discusses strengthening organizational culture, improving post-acute care outcomes, adopting AI responsibly, and the importance of continuous learning in healthcare leadership.

In this episode, Charles Powell, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute; Regional Medical Director, Mount Sinai Hospital Doctors Faculty Practice; System Division Chief, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System, discusses advances in respiratory care, lung cancer risks linked to air pollution, AI in clinical practice, and emerging approaches to preventing chronic disease.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, discusses the latest Medicare Advantage trends, including SCAN’s new partnership with Costco, insurer market exits, tighter margins, and fewer plan options for seniors. He also explores how changes to Part D subsidies could influence Medicare Advantage enrollment.

In this episode, Boris Pasche, MD, PhD, FACP, President and Chief Executive Officer of Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Oncology Department Chair at Wayne State University, joins the podcast to discuss navigating uncertainty in today’s healthcare environment. He shares insights on evolving therapy services and highlights emerging breakthroughs in oncology that are shaping the future of cancer care.

In this episode, Robert Corona, DO, CEO of SUNY Upstate University and Community Hospitals, shares lessons from his healthcare leadership journey, including navigating COVID-19, taking career risks, and leading with kindness. He also discusses the importance of preparation, lifelong learning and being a great listener.

In this episode, Mark D. Sparta, FACHE, President and Chief Operating Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health, discusses expanding ambulatory care, improving throughput and access, and using technology and AI to meet rising demand. He also shares his approach to building the future healthcare workforce and creating a more seamless patient experience.

In this episode, Marc Augsburger, MBA, BSN, RHCEOC, President and Chief Executive Officer, Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, discusses AI adoption, revenue cycle improvements, integrative health initiatives, and the importance of quality-focused leadership in rural healthcare.

In this episode, C. Josef Ghosn, EdD, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, AdventHealth University, discusses how AdventHealth University is expanding healthcare education, strengthening the workforce pipeline, and preparing students for high-demand clinical roles.

In this episode, Mandy Eaton, PhD, President and CEO of Memorial Health, joins the podcast to discuss building a strong workplace culture and the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. She also shares her perspective on the growing need for capital investment in healthcare and explains how CEOs can build trust with employees, patients, and the communities they serve.

In this episode, Matt C. Schaefer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, discusses expanding pediatric care, attracting specialized talent, and leading with a strong focus on patients, families, and employees.

In this episode, Jay Rughani, Partner at @a16z, discusses the rise of “infinite healthcare,” AI’s potential to expand access to care, and what separates high-impact healthcare founders from the rest.

In this episode, Bradley S. Talbert, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Memorial Health, discusses healthcare economics, workforce redesign and practical AI applications that improve capacity and reduce friction for clinicians and patients. He also shares leadership lessons from his book Built to Decide, emphasizing accountability, staying close to the work and empowering teams to make better decisions.

In this episode, Darin Roark, BSN, MBA, FACHE, President and Chief Operating Officer, Wentworth Douglass Hospital, Mass General Brigham, discusses expanding labor and delivery services, launching a new freestanding emergency department, and bringing high-quality care closer to patients. He also shares leadership lessons on listening to teams, staying focused on the patient, and leading with purpose.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the growing shortage of oncologists, the rising demand for cancer care, and the challenges patients face accessing specialized care.

In this episode, Chris Van Gorder, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Scripps Health, discusses the growing affordability challenges facing hospitals, including reimbursement pressures, rising costs and California’s healthcare affordability regulations.

In this episode, Matthew Love, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nicklaus Children's Health System, discusses the evolving pediatric healthcare landscape, including regionalizing care, expanding access closer to home, personalized medicine and genomics, and addressing pediatric workforce challenges. He also shares his leadership philosophy of leading with authenticity, purpose and strong values.

In this episode, Edmund Pribitkin, MD, MBA, President, Jefferson Medical Group; Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive, Jefferson Health, discusses leveraging AI to reduce clinician burden, expand access and strengthen patient care. He also shares how Jefferson is approaching healthcare challenges through innovation, operational discipline and a focus on building trust with patients and communities.

In this episode, Doug Arvin, CPA, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, Essentia Health West, discusses AI's growing impact on healthcare finance, physician partnerships and the challenges and opportunities facing rural healthcare. He also shares his perspective on innovation, value-based care, workforce investment and new approaches to growth beyond traditional hospital expansion. Learn more about relentlessly raising RCM yield here: https://med-metrix.com/?utm_source=beckers&utm_medium=podcast&utm_ca...

In this episode, Arial Bauman, Director of Physician Compensation at Piedmont, and Kate Taylor, Principal at ECG Management Consultants, discuss how physician compensation governance is evolving from a compliance-focused function into a strategic tool for recruitment, retention, financial sustainability, and organizational growth.

In this episode, Laura Mark, Vice President of Pharmacy at Allegheny Health Network, joins the podcast to discuss improving enterprise-wide visibility into medication inventory and navigating ongoing drug shortages. She shares insights on strengthening pharmacy operations, improving inventory management, and building more resilient strategies to ensure medications remain available when patients need them.

In this episode, Amy Gutman, MD, FACEP, Emergency Physician & Founder of ToughLoveMD®, discusses physician independence, healthcare workforce challenges and the growing strain of chronic disease on the healthcare system. She also shares her perspective on leadership, human performance and the importance of putting your own health and fulfillment at the center of your work.

In this episode, Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Executive and President of Children’s Health at Intermountain Health, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of learning through experience and preparing nurses for the realities of modern healthcare. She shares how her own leadership journey reinforced the need for stronger nursing preparation and highlights the programs she is leading to support nurses, strengthen the workforce, and improve patient care.

Priya Bathija, Healthcare Executive, Strategic Advisor, Speaker, Podcast Host, Professor & Trustee and Lauren Riplinger, Chief Public Policy and Impact Officer, AHIMA, discuss how healthcare organizations can strengthen trust through better collection, sharing and use of social determinants of health data. They also explore the role of health information professionals, AI, data governance and why building trust is a shared responsibility across healthcare.