Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Stephanie Everett, Administrator of Mountrail Bethel Home and Chief Executive Officer of Mountrail County Medical Center Feb 07, 2026

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In this episode, Stephanie Everett, Administrator of Mountrail Bethel Home and Chief Executive Officer of Mountrail County Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss building and sustaining a fully funded nursing home in a complex healthcare environment. She shares leadership lessons centered on listening to employees and acting on their concerns, the challenges of staying focused amid constant change, and the opportunities for organizational growth in the year ahead.

Wendy Fielding, Chief Financial Officer at Dartmouth Health Feb 07, 2026

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In this episode, Wendy Fielding, Chief Financial Officer at Dartmouth Health, joins the podcast to discuss the role of successful partnerships in driving organizational stability and growth. She shares how supporting the individual development of team members strengthens finance teams, and reflects on how the CFO role continues to evolve amid shifting financial, operational, and strategic demands in healthcare.

How AI Will Reshape Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery with Giovanni Piedimonte, MD Feb 07, 2026

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In this episode, Giovanni Piedimonte, MD, FAAP, FCCP, Professor of Pediatrics, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology at Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming research, clinical care, and academic medicine. He also discusses the risks, ethical challenges, and workforce implications health systems must prepare for as AI adoption accelerates.

J.R. Greene, Founder and Chairman of Psychiatric Medical Care Feb 07, 2026

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In this episode, J.R. Greene, Founder and Chairman of Psychiatric Medical Care, shares how his organization is expanding access to behavioral health services across rural and urban communities through innovative care models, telehealth, and hospital partnerships. He also discusses workforce alignment, sustainable program design, and the leadership principles needed to scale behavioral health without relying solely on grant funding.

Building a High Performing Pharmacy Enterprise at MercyOne with Scott Knoer Feb 07, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Knoer, PharmD, MS, FASHP, Regional Chief Pharmacy Officer, shares how he is transforming pharmacy at MercyOne by building ambulatory and specialty infrastructure, strengthening leadership teams, and driving improvement in both outcomes and the system's bottom line.

Inside UnitedHealthcare’s Latest Employer Health Insights Feb 07, 2026

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In this episode, Craig Kurtzweil, Chief Data and Analytics Officer for UnitedHealthcare’s commercial business, shares insights from UnitedHealthcare’s latest employer health trends report, including rising costs among younger workers, more frequent catastrophic claims, and growing metabolic risks. He discusses how data driven strategies can help employers better target engagement, prevention, and affordability.

Advancing Cervical Spine Care and Neuroprosthetics with Rory KJ Murphy, MD Feb 07, 2026

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In this episode, Rory KJ Murphy, MD, neurosurgical, orthopedic, and minimally invasive spine surgeon at Barrow Neurological Institute, discusses evolving debates around multilevel cervical disc replacement versus fusion, emerging research in spinal cord injury care, and the growing role of neuroprosthetics.

Turning Stress Into Strategy With Amy Gutman, MD Feb 07, 2026

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In this episode, Amy Gutman, MD, Emergency Physician and Founder, ToughLoveMD shares how understanding stress physiology and metabolic health can improve decision making, resilience, and leadership. She offers practical guidance for physicians and leaders looking to perform better without burning out.

Strengthening the Nursing Workforce at Hackensack Meridian Health Feb 06, 2026

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In this episode, Regina Foley, President of Specialty Hospitals and Clinical Services and Chief Nurse Executive at Hackensack Meridian Health, discusses stabilizing and supporting the nursing workforce, leveraging technology like virtual nursing and AI, and expanding ambulatory care. She also shares how the health system is preparing to provide care during the FIFA World Cup and other community-focused initiatives.

Alexander Rakul, MHA, PhD, Chief Administration Officer for Kaiser Permanente’s Central Valley Service Area Feb 06, 2026

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In this episode, Alexander Rakul, MHA, PhD, Chief Administration Officer for Kaiser Permanente’s Central Valley Service Area, joins the podcast to discuss post-pandemic challenges facing health systems and key priorities for the year ahead. He shares how understanding patient needs, helping patients navigate complex systems, and optimizing care for older populations are shaping strategy, along with the importance of supporting primary care physicians and identifying new opportunities for sustainable growth.