In this episode, Scott Kashman, President and CEO at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside, shares how his personal journey informs his leadership approach. He discusses key healthcare trends including workforce development, hospital versus outpatient care, and technology integration while outlining his vision for revitalizing Riverside through culture, strategy, and community engagement.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to explore how health system leaders are navigating financial strain, Medicaid cuts, and organizational stress through long-term strategy, communication, and resilient leadership.

In this episode, David Salanitri, Senior Master Sgt and Chief of Public Affairs for the 932nd Airlift Wing, shares lessons from nearly 20 years in the Air Force, including insights on strategic communication, leadership, and how reservist healthcare professionals are making a difference both in their communities and in uniform.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Dr. Cliff Megerian, Chief Executive Officer, University Hospitals. Dr. Megerian shares how UH is leading with a culture of compassion, advancing patient-centered hospitality, addressing financial pressures with strategic efficiency, and cultivating a resilient workforce through retention and internal career development.

In this episode, Ivan Samstein, CFO of UChicago Medicine, shares how the organization is navigating payer dynamics, Medicaid pressures, and financial uncertainty while driving strategic expansion, preparing for a new Comprehensive Cancer Center, and supporting groundbreaking research in AI-driven cancer therapies.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Stephanie Martinez, Executive Director and Associate Chief Nursing Officer for the Care Continuum, Boston Medical Center Health System. She shares how multidisciplinary efforts to reduce length of stay improved care systemwide, and discusses the importance of supporting an evolving nursing workforce through retention strategies and shared decision-making.

In this episode, Tommy West, Enterprise Fellow Security Architecture at CereCore shares actionable insights for healthcare organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity posture through cultural alignment, risk-based frameworks, and fundamentals like strong authentication and device visibility.This episode is sponsored by CereCore (https://cerecore.net/).

This episode features Paige Twenter, Assistant Editor at Becker's Hospital Review, as she discusses key healthcare policy developments including restrictions on gender-affirming care, federal pressure on pharmaceutical companies to lower U.S. drug prices, and major changes to the 340B drug pricing program.

In this episode, Maneesh Goyal, COO of Mayo Clinic Platform, shares how the organization is transforming global healthcare through scalable technology, partnerships, and data-driven insights. He highlights initiatives like hospital-at-home care, remote chemotherapy delivery, and AI-powered diagnostics, all aimed at expanding access and improving outcomes across the world.

In this episode, Shawn Martin, Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians, joins Scott Becker to discuss the alarming shortage of primary care physicians in the U.S., the rise of direct primary care, and what it will take to rebuild a sustainable primary care infrastructure. He also shares workforce insights and ideas to strengthen patient access and care delivery.