Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Supporting Care Teams Through Change and Technology with Ann M. Richardson Feb 14, 2026

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In this episode, Ann M. Richardson, MBA, Founder and Principal Consultant at LeadWell Healthcare Consultants, shares the key challenges and opportunities she sees across healthcare, from access constraints and clinician burden to responsible AI adoption. She discusses how thoughtful technology partnerships can better support care teams, improve patient engagement, and help leaders navigate complexity with credibility and compassion.

Leading Nursing at Scale at Memorial Hermann Health System with Bryan Sisk Feb 14, 2026

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In this episode, Bryan Sisk, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Memorial Hermann Health System, discusses leading a workforce of more than 14,000 nurses across a large, diverse footprint. He shares insights on nurse retention, academic integration, culture building, and how health systems can create sustainable and empowering environments for the next generation of nurses.

Improving Cancer Care Quality and Costs at Florida Blue, part of GuideWell with Thomas Graf, MD Feb 14, 2026

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In this episode, Thomas Graf, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Florida Blue, part of GuideWell, shares how the health plan is improving cancer care through a high-touch, tech-enabled navigation program for Medicare Advantage members. He discusses reducing variation, closing gaps between diagnosis and treatment, and achieving better outcomes, higher satisfaction, and lower costs by centering care around the patient experience.

Leveraging AI and Data to Strengthen Rural Health with James Wellman Feb 14, 2026

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In this episode, James Wellman, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, discusses using AI and data analytics to optimize revenue cycle management, improve patient care, and address the unique challenges facing rural health organizations.

Kari-Beth Law, MD, on Expanding Telebehavioral Health Access in Rural Appalachia Feb 14, 2026

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Kari-Beth Law, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Board Member of the West Virginia University Health System, Professor of Adult, Child/Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatry, Vice Chair of Clinical Services, and Director of Telepsychiatry for the WVU School of Medicine Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry

Public Safety, Trust, and Violence Prevention in Healthcare Settings with Brian Uridge Feb 13, 2026

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In this episode, Brian Uridge, Senior Director of Public Safety and Security at University of Michigan Health System, shares how healthcare security has evolved amid rising workplace violence and why trust, training, and technology are critical to keeping patients and staff safe. He discusses behavioral threat assessment, relationship based safety models, and leadership lessons from his career in public safety.

The Expanding Role of Physician Assistants at Mount Sinai with Heather Isola Feb 13, 2026

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In this episode, Heather Isola, Vice President of Physician Assistant Services at Mount Sinai Health System, discusses how PAs are becoming central to workforce strategy, access, and care delivery amid growing supply and demand challenges. She shares insights on team based care models, top of license practice, and building sustainable systems to support advanced practice providers.

Tackling Drug Diversion and Medication Safety in Outpatient Care Feb 13, 2026

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In this episode, Alex Yampolsky, PharmD MBA, Chief Clinical Officer at MedServe, discusses how outdated medication management puts outpatient facilities at risk and how technology can prevent drug diversion, improve safety, and reduce administrative burden. He also shares career lessons from his path as a pharmacist turned healthcare entrepreneur.

Inside the Future of American Healthcare with Dr. Marschall Runge Feb 13, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Marschall Runge, former CEO of Michigan Medicine and author of “The Great Healthcare Disruption: Big Tech, Bold Policy, and the Future of American Medicine”, shares insights on the strengths and pressure points of U.S. healthcare. He discusses access, primary care, AI, workforce challenges, and what it will take to improve health and longevity in the years ahead.

Understanding Inflammation and Chronic Disease with Dr. Tom O'Bryan Feb 13, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, Founder of theDR.com, shares his insights on the critical role of the gut and immune system in chronic inflammatory diseases. He explains how gluten and environmental toxins trigger inflammation and offers guidance on testing, functional medicine, and reversing health challenges through targeted interventions.