Episodes

May 31, 2026

Using AI to Enhance Neurosurgery and Patient Care with Dr. Rory K.J. Murphy

In this episode, Rory K.J. Murphy, MD, Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Barrow Brain and Spine, Associate Professor Barrow Neurological Institute, discusses how AI is improving clinical workflows, patient engagement, and surgical planning in neurosurgery.
May 31, 2026

Tim Pierce, PharmD on Building Sustainable Healthcare Teams and Leading with Purpose

In this episode, Tim Pierce, PharmD, MSHA, Administrative Director, Hospital Based Practice Service Lines, Indiana University Health, discusses his transition from pharmacy leadership into hospital administration, the strategic work behind anesthesia recruitment and retention, and how IU Health is building a more sustainable workforce model.
May 31, 2026

Building the Future of Academic Medicine and Patient-Centered Care with Claudia Lucchinetti, MD

In this episode, Claudia Lucchinetti, MD, VP of Medical Affairs and Dean of the UT Austin Dell Medical School, discusses building an AI-native academic medical center, expanding access to advanced care in Central Texas, and integrating research, education, and clinical care into one connected ecosystem.
May 31, 2026

Leading Rural Healthcare Innovation on Nantucket Island with Amy Lee

In this episode, Amy Lee, President and COO of Mass General Brigham's Nantucket Cottage Hospital,discusses leading a rural island hospital through seasonal population surges, workforce housing challenges, and care coordination for complex patients.
May 30, 2026

Building an AI Native Orthopedic Practice with Travis Doering, MD

In this episode, Travis Doering, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon based in Austin, Texas, discusses launching what he describes as the first AI native medical clinic in the country. He shares how local AI infrastructure, human oversight, and workflow orchestration could reshape orthopedic practice operations, patient privacy, and care delivery.
May 30, 2026

Improving Surgical Navigation & Recovery Through AI-Driven Patient Engagement with Amrit Kirpalani

In this episode, Amrit Kirpalani, CEO & Board Chair at NectarOM and CEO at NovaNav, shares how a personal family healthcare experience inspired the creation of NovaNav’s AI-enabled surgical navigation platform. He discusses how multimodal patient engagement, predictive analytics, and real-time care team insights are helping providers improve surgical preparedness, streamline recovery, and reduce administrative burden across healthcare organizations.
May 30, 2026

Driving Healthcare Savings Through Data, AI, and Transparency with Rick Anderson

In this episode, Rick Anderson, Chairman and CEO at Hive Health, discusses his journey from helping launch WebMD to building companies focused on lowering the cost of care. He shares how Hive Health is using real-time pricing intelligence and AI-driven tools to help health systems reduce supply chain costs, improve operational efficiency, and navigate growing financial pressures across healthcare.
May 30, 2026

Leading Through Change in Orthopedics and Academic Medicine with Dr. Alexander Vaccaro

In this episode, Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, discusses balancing surgeon autonomy with the realities of modern healthcare systems, aligning academic and clinical priorities, and preparing organizations for rapid technological and operational change.
May 29, 2026

Redesigning Behavioral Health Access for Better Patient Outcomes with Melissa Brule

In this episode, Melissa Brule, Director of Behavioral Health and Specialty Services at Elliot Health System, shares how her team transformed outpatient behavioral health access through a “no wrong door” intake model, rapid clinical assessments, and patient navigation support. She discusses the importance of matching patients to the right level of care, reducing barriers to treatment, and building a more coordinated, patient-centered behavioral health experience.
May 29, 2026

Consumer Expectations, AI Adoption, and the Future of Medicaid with Lisa Wright

In this episode, Lisa Wright, President & CEO at Community Health Choice, discusses the evolving consumer experience in healthcare, the growing role of AI and automation in payer operations, and the affordability challenges shaping Medicaid and insurance markets.
May 29, 2026

Transforming Healthcare Through Digital Innovation and AI with Dr. Brian Hasselfeld

In this episode, Brian Hasselfeld, MD, Executive Medical Director, Digital Health and Innovation, Associate Director, Johns Hopkins inHealth, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and Primary Care Physician, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, shares his unconventional journey from investment banking to medicine and discusses how artificial intelligence and digital health are reshaping care delivery.
May 29, 2026

Rebuilding Trust, Workforce Resilience & the Future of Nursing with Marsha Sinanan

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Marsha Sinanan, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center. Marsha Sinanan shares insights on post-strike recovery, rebuilding workforce trust, nursing strategy, AI governance, and how transparent leadership and frontline collaboration are shaping care delivery and workforce resilience. In collaboration with Insight Global.
May 28, 2026

Leading Through Challenge with Clarity and Compassion with Peter Banko

In this episode, Peter D. Banko, President and Chief Executive Officer of Baystate Health, discusses the leadership and workforce challenges facing healthcare today, the importance of balancing realism with optimism, and the inspiration behind his new book, “The Necessary Goodbye: How Great Leaders Fire with Clarity, Confidence, and Compassion”.
May 28, 2026

Building a Collaborative Future in Neurological Research with Dr. Huda Zoghbi

In this episode, Dr. Huda Zoghbi, Director, Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital, Distinguished Service Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, and Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, discusses the institute’s groundbreaking work in solving neurological diseases, advancing therapies for autism, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s, and the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, AI, and scientific risk-taking in transforming patient care.
May 28, 2026

Leading Revenue Cycle Innovation Through Automation and Talent Strategy with Lynn Ansley

In this episode, Lynn Ansley, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management at Moffitt Cancer Center, joins the podcast to discuss how her team is leveraging automation, process optimization, and Epic implementation to transform revenue cycle operations. Learn more about relentlessly raising RCM yield here: https://med-metrix.com/?utm_source=beckers&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=brand
May 28, 2026

Navigating Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) Audits with Confidence, and the Costs of Unsupported Diagnoses

In this episode, Dave DeHommel, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Payer Solutions at Reveleer, discusses how Medicare Advantage plans can reduce RADV audit exposure through stronger clinical data infrastructure, prospective risk adjustment strategies, and year-round documentation readiness. Visit reveleer.com/beckers-radv to learn more.
May 27, 2026

Transforming Community Healthcare Through Leadership and Innovation with Arsenial Runion

Arsenial Runion, Chief Executive Officer at the East Liberty Family Health Care Center (ELFHCC) in Pittsburgh, PA, joins the podcast to discuss leading a successful turnaround at a struggling federally qualified health center and expanding access to care through innovation and technology.
May 27, 2026

Building a Future Ready Workforce Through Change and AI with Trevor Walker

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Trevor Walker, Senior Vice President, Talent, Learning and Capabilities, CommonSpirit Health. He discusses preparing the healthcare workforce for rapid transformation, building adaptability and leadership capabilities at scale, and helping teams embrace AI and change while staying grounded in human connection and organizational culture. In collaboration with Insight Global.
May 27, 2026

Catholic Health System Finances, ASC Expansion, and Providence’s Health Plan Exit

In this episode,. Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, breaks down the latest financial performance and strategic shifts among major nonprofit health systems including CommonSpirit, Ascension, and Trinity Health. He also discusses the growing focus on ambulatory surgery centers, Providence’s decision to wind down its health plan business, and the mounting pressures facing provider-sponsored insurance plans.
May 27, 2026

Bad Inputs, Bad Outcomes: Understanding Outliers in the No Surprises Act

In this episode, Patrick Vellicky, Chief External Affairs Officer at HaloMD, discusses insurer participation challenges in the IDR process, the impact of outlier arbitration awards, and how providers can better navigate the No Surprises Act landscape. This episode is sponsored by HaloMD.
May 26, 2026

Health System Shakeups, Financial Pressures, and the Rise of AI in Healthcare with Laura Dyrda

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, discusses major healthcare trends shaping the industry, including Providence’s decision to wind down its insurance business, evolving hospital financial performance, and how health systems are approaching AI adoption and governance.
May 26, 2026

Navigating Healthcare Transformation and Merger Strategy with Chris Bjornberg

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Chris Bjornberg, Chief Executive Officer, Imperial Valley Healthcare District. He discusses leading a long anticipated hospital merger, aligning teams through uncertainty, and expanding access to care across Imperial County through collaboration, innovation, and strategic service line growth. In collaboration with Insight Global.
May 26, 2026

The Missing Piece: Functional Brain Assessment and the Future of Aging Care

In this episode, Dr. Charles Liu, Director of the USC Neurorestoration Center, and Dr. Iftach Dolev, CEO of QuantalX Neuroscience, discuss the future of functional brain assessment, the importance of measurable neurofunctional data, and how scalable technologies could transform neurological care, aging management, and long term patient monitoring. This episode is sponsored by QuantalX Neuroscience.
May 26, 2026

AI, Automation, and the Future of Revenue Cycle Leadership with Paul Chausse, Jr.

In this episode, Paul Chausse, Jr., SVP Revenue Cycle and Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, Tampa General Hospital, discusses how AI agents are reshaping revenue cycle operations, the challenges of the fee for service model, and the leadership skills needed for the next generation of RCM leaders. Learn more about relentlessly raising RCM yield here: https://med-metrix.com/?utm_source=beckers&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=brand