Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Becker's Healthcare
The Becker's Healthcare Podcast is devoted to the people who power U.S. healthcare. Four new 15-minute episodes are released daily containing industry news, analysis and thought leadership from powerful healthcare decision-makers.
Leading Through Change: AI, Capacity Strategy, and the Future of Care with Victor Navarro, MD
In this episode, Victor Navarro, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, Central Region, Jefferson Health System, shares insights on the growing role of artificial intelligence, virtual care, and precision medicine, along with strategies to manage capacity across a large health system. He also discusses leadership lessons on flexibility, resilience, and driving high-quality, mission-focused care.
Apr 4
11 min
Kofi A. Cash, DSc, FACHE, Director of Operations (COO-equivalent) at Bartow Regional Medical Center, BayCare Health
In this episode, Kofi A. Cash, DSc, FACHE, Director of Operations (COO-equivalent) at Bartow Regional Medical Center, BayCare Health, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of data integrity and quality in driving better decision-making. He shares insights on strengthening workforce operations, building a solid organizational foundation, and maintaining a continuous improvement mindset to support long-term success.
Apr 4
26 min
Seanna-Kaye Denham-Wilks, PhD, FPCC, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrator of Nursing Home Operations at NYC Health + Hospitals | McKinney
In this episode, Seanna-Kaye Denham-Wilks, PhD, FPCC, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrator of Nursing Home Operations at NYC Health + Hospitals | McKinney, joins the podcast to discuss transforming care culture from transactional to relational models. She outlines three key areas of focus—sustaining excellence, supporting workforce sustainability and wellbeing, and innovating care delivery models to better serve patients and staff.
Apr 4
17 min
Rosy Thachil, MD, MBA, FACC, FAMWA, FACVC, Cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
In this episode, Rosy Thachil, MD, MBA, FACC, FAMWA, FACVC, Cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, joins the podcast to discuss why patient care cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach. She shares how translation services help bridge communication gaps, and how integrating specialized, data-driven care is improving outcomes and delivering more personalized treatment for diverse patient populations.
Apr 4
10 min
GLP 1 Breakthroughs, Global Leadership Moves, and Hospital Deal Activity with Molly Gamble
In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, highlights the rise of oral GLP 1 treatments, key leadership changes at Cleveland Clinic London, and evolving hospital M and A trends shaping the healthcare landscape.
Apr 3
7 min
Scott Becker - 7 Healthcare Stories Highlight Profits, Layoffs, Growth, and Innovation
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 7 key healthcare stories including hospital financial turnarounds, Oracle layoffs, technology ROI, rising digital leadership, health system consolidation, and more.
Apr 3
3 min
Zachary C. Dietch, MD, Transplant Surgeon at Northwestern Medicine
In this episode, Zachary C. Dietch, MD, Transplant Surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss optimizing referral pathways for transplant surgery and integrating new specialties into treatment plans. He also shares recent advancements in liver transplant surgery and how these innovations are improving outcomes for patients.
Apr 3
10 min
Jason Mouzakes, MD, FAAP, President and Chief Executive Officer of Albany Medical Center Hospital and Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics
In this episode, Jason Mouzakes, MD, FAAP, President and Chief Executive Officer of Albany Medical Center Hospital and Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics, joins the podcast to discuss workforce challenges and the importance of empowering care teams. He shares why listening is a critical leadership skill, along with his perspectives on improving access to healthcare and supporting patients across the continuum of care.
Apr 3
13 min
Prior Authorization Transparency and the Debate Over Vertical Integration with Jakob Emerson
In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down new prior authorization transparency rules and the growing scrutiny of insurer vertical integration, exploring what these trends could mean for costs, policy, and the future of the payer landscape.
Apr 2
16 min
Scott Becker - 6 Healthcare News Stories to Watch 4-2-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses major healthcare trends including hospital financial strain, cuts to labor and delivery services, Medicare Advantage growth, policy shifts impacting the future of care delivery, and more.
Apr 2
2 min
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