Episodes

Sept. 27, 2026

Building a Stronger Nursing Workforce Through Leadership, Belonging and Retention with Mandy Richards

In this episode, Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Executive and President, Children's Health, Intermountain Health, discusses strategies that have strengthened nurse retention, including leader check-ins, nurse leadership development, recognition programs and nurse residency programs that help new graduates build skills, confidence and a sense of belonging.
Sept. 27, 2026

Joseph Ng MD, MBA, Medical Director, Mather Hospital Northwell Health, President of Mather Medical Group

In this episode, Joseph Ng MD, MBA, Medical Director, Mather Hospital Northwell Health, President of Mather Medical Group, Critical Care Intensivist, Asst Professor of Medicine - Northwell Health and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, BC - Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Clinical Informatics, Mather Hospital Northwell Health, discusses restructuring physician leadership roles to support work-life integration, reduce burnout and strengthen leadership development.
Sept. 26, 2026

Colin LeClair, CEO of Connections Health Solutions

In this episode, Colin LeClair, CEO of Connections Health Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in behavioral healthcare and the organization’s new AI initiatives. He also shares insights on administrative simplification and how technology can help reduce complexity and support more efficient healthcare operations.
Sept. 26, 2026

Dr. Scott Law, Co-Founder of Smile Doctors

In this episode, Dr. Scott Law, Co-Founder of Smile Doctors, joins the podcast to discuss Smile Express, remote monitoring and how technology is creating new ways to deliver orthodontic care. He also shares insights on managing patient expectations as technology continues to evolve, as well as his experience as the No. 1 user of AI dental monitoring and aligned technology.
Sept. 26, 2026

Jeffrey Akers, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, CPEL, Vice President of Pharmacy Services at UC Health Corporate Pharmacy Services

In this episode, Jeffrey Akers, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, CPEL, Vice President of Pharmacy Services at UC Health Corporate Pharmacy Services and Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences at the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, joins the podcast to discuss medication access services and the role pharmacy can play in improving access to care and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.
Sept. 26, 2026

Deborah Greer, MD, System Lead for Advanced Appeals and Settlements, Denials Management and Prevention at CommonSpirit Health

In this episode, Deborah Greer, MD, System Lead for Advanced Appeals and Settlements, Denials Management and Prevention at CommonSpirit Health, joins the podcast to discuss her 2026 priorities of consistency and capacity in healthcare operations. She also shares insights on the need for greater transparency and how technology can help close gaps and strengthen denials management.
Sept. 25, 2026

Holly DuBois, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Connections Health Solutions

In this episode, Holly DuBois, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Connections Health Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of upstream care and expanding access to behavioral health services. She also shares insights on using telehealth to address access challenges and what the future of psychiatry may look like as care delivery continues to evolve.
Sept. 25, 2026

Tina Bennett, Chief Experience Officer at Yale New Haven Health

In this episode, Tina Bennett, Chief Experience Officer at Yale New Haven Health, joins the podcast to discuss the growing need for human connection in healthcare and the importance of prioritizing the patient experience despite budget cuts. She also shares insights on creating greater convenience for patients and finding ways to strengthen the healthcare experience while navigating financial pressures.
Sept. 25, 2026

Tanner White, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer at Altru Devils Lake

In this episode, Tanner White, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer at Altru Devils Lake, joins the podcast to discuss the workforce challenges facing healthcare organizations and the importance of developing strategies to attract, retain and support staff in a changing environment. He also shares insights on leveraging community partners to strengthen local healthcare services, build relationships and address the needs of the community.
Sept. 25, 2026

Beyond Point Solutions: Building the Clinical AI Layer

In this episode, Dr. Ed Lee, Chief Medical Officer, Nabla, discusses the shift from standalone AI tools to integrated clinical AI platforms, including ambient documentation, coding, clinical workflows, governance and the future of clinical intelligence. This episode is sponsored by Nabla.
Sept. 24, 2026

How Agentic Revenue Cycle Operations Unlock Enterprise Transformation

In this episode, PV Subba Rao, President, NTT DATA, discusses how agentic AI can improve revenue cycle outcomes, unlock cash and margin, reduce administrative burden and create capacity for broader health system transformation. This episode is sponsored by NTT DATA.
Sept. 24, 2026

Community and Clinical Workflow Insights for Hypertension Care: Part 2

In this episode, Graciana Garces, Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Susan Boland, Manager of Nursing Operations, Avenue 360 Health & Wellness, and Eryn Sims, LVN & Hypertension Nurse Champion, Avenue 360 Health & Wellness, discuss building sustainable, community-centered approaches to hypertension care through food access, education, remote monitoring and personalized patient support. They also share lessons on overcoming transportation, technology ...
Sept. 23, 2026

Denise Scarpelli, PharmD, MBA, CPEL, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UChicago Medicine

In this episode, Denise Scarpelli, PharmD, MBA, CPEL, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UChicago Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss GLP-1 medications and strategies for keeping drug prices down. She also shares insights on managing drug shortages and developing payer-adaptive models.
Sept. 23, 2026

Dwight W. McBee, Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at RWJBarnabas Health

In this episode, Dwight W. McBee, Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, joins the podcast to discuss facilitating better communication with patients and advancing equity and inclusion in the healthcare experience. He also shares advice for emerging leaders and insights on building stronger connections with patients and the communities they serve.
Sept. 23, 2026

Getting Identity Right: The Foundation for a Stronger Revenue Cycle and Safer Patient Experience

In this episode, Christina Berg, RN, MHA, Sr. Director, Product Management, Imprivata, discusses how stronger patient identity can improve safety, protect against fraud, reduce duplicate records and denied claims, and create more efficient healthcare experiences. This episode is sponsored by Imprivata.
Sept. 23, 2026

Why AI Alone Won’t Transform Healthcare

In this episode, Seema Verma, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, discusses Oracle’s AI focused EHR strategy, trustworthy AI, revenue cycle transformation, oncology and using real time data to modernize healthcare. This episode is sponsored by Oracle Health.
Sept. 22, 2026

Physician Burnout, AI Tools and Physician Leadership with Dr. Phillip Chang

In this episode, Phillip Chang, MD, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at CommonSpirit Health, discusses physician burnout and well-being, the role of AI scribes and documentation tools, and how CommonSpirit supports both employed and independent physicians. He also shares lessons on physician leadership, moral injury and bridging the gap between clinicians and the C-suite.
Sept. 22, 2026

Tenisha Grimmer, MBA, CPA, PHR, Chief Financial Officer at Access Community Health Centers

In this episode, Tenisha Grimmer, MBA, CPA, PHR, Chief Financial Officer at Access Community Health Centers, joins the podcast to discuss removing barriers to care and building a positive workplace culture through intentional communication. She also shares insights on navigating Medicaid changes and the 340B program while supporting accessible, sustainable healthcare.
Sept. 22, 2026

Miguel "Mike" Vigo IV, MBA, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, UC San Diego Health

In this episode, Miguel "Mike" Vigo IV, MBA, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, UC San Diego Health, discusses reducing controllable loss, strengthening revenue cycle fundamentals, addressing revenue leakage, and preparing for AI and automation. He also shares how UC San Diego Health is improving patient access, team development, charge capture, and patient throughput while balancing margins and reimbursement pressures.
Sept. 22, 2026

Jason Shenefield on Making Rural Healthcare More Affordable and Embracing AI

In this episode, Jason Shenefield, MBA, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Phelps Health, discusses expanding affordable care through direct-to-employer strategies, advancing patient experience with AI and ambient listening, and navigating workforce, reimbursement and regulatory challenges in rural healthcare.
Sept. 21, 2026

Building the Behavioral Health Workforce and Expanding Access to Recovery Care with Matthew Hurford

In this episode, Matthew Hurford, President and CEO of Community Care Behavioral Health at UPMC, discusses workforce development, the growth of UPMC’s Telemedicine Bridge Clinic to 23,000 encounters, and strategies to expand behavioral health access, treatment engagement and recovery.
Sept. 21, 2026

Marlon F. Levy, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Executive Officer of VCU Health System

In this episode, Marlon F. Levy, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Executive Officer of VCU Health System, joins the podcast to discuss managing strong demand while keeping the patient experience at the center of care. He also shares insights on staying grounded in what matters most to patients as healthcare organizations navigate growth and evolving needs.
Sept. 21, 2026

Lisa R. Fox on Authentic Leadership and Protecting Mission

In this episode, Lisa R. Fox, Chief Executive Officer, The Bradley Center, shares lessons on authentic leadership, resilience, building trust, investing in people and keeping children and families at the center of every decision.
Sept. 21, 2026

The Physician Workforce Shortage: How Health Systems Can Attract, Flex, and Enable Their Workforce

In this episode, Melinda Giese, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Client Solutions at CHG Healthcare, discusses building a flexible workforce strategy, improving physician retention and autonomy, and using technology and AI to address workforce gaps.