Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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Sham Firdausi, Deputy Chief Financial Officer of County of Santa Clara Health System Feb 04, 2026

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In this episode, Sham Firdausi, Deputy Chief Financial Officer of County of Santa Clara Health System, shares how a mission driven finance and revenue cycle strategy is helping one of the nation’s largest public health systems navigate historic funding headwinds. He discusses payer provider collaboration, responsible AI adoption, and building operationally integrated finance teams to protect access to care.

Robert Corona, DO, MBA, FCAP, FASCP, CEO at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital Feb 04, 2026

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In this episode, Robert Corona, DO, MBA, FCAP, FASCP, John B. Henry Professor of Pathology and Chief Executive Officer at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss reducing workplace violence, easing administrative burden through new technologies, and improving pathology operations with innovations such as drone-based transportation. He also shares where he sees opportunities for organizational growth as healthcare systems adapt to new operational and workforce challenges.

Health Systems Sharpen Their Focus and Oracle Expands Clinical AI with Laura Dyrda Feb 04, 2026

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In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor in Chief of Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss how Community Health Systems and CommonSpirit Health are pruning portfolios and simplifying operations to strengthen performance. She also shares insights on Oracle’s expansion of clinical AI to reduce clinician burden and improve care delivery.

Abha Agrawal, President and CEO, NorthStar Hospitals Feb 04, 2026

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In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Abha Agrawal discusses how NorthStar Hospitals is reshaping rural healthcare by advancing the technology agenda and elevating the patient experience. She shares insights into building sustainable, tech-forward systems that improve access and outcomes for communities often left behind.

In collaboration with R1.

Unlocking Transformation: How Accountable AI Partnerships Build Smarter Health Systems Feb 04, 2026

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In this episode, Joe Benardello, Chief Growth Officer and co-founder of IKS Health, discusses how accountable partnerships and agentic AI are transforming healthcare delivery. He explores how technology, human collaboration, and shared accountability can drive better patient outcomes, reduce clinician burden, and create sustainable value for health systems.

This episode is sponsored by IKS Health.

Building Strong Provider Partnerships for Value-Based Care Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, Kristie Spencer, Vice President of Provider Partnerships at Elevance Health, shares how the company is aligning incentives, leveraging digital tools, and using AI to simplify workflows. She explains how effective partnerships and actionable data are driving better outcomes, affordability, and sustainability in value-based care.

Darrell Bodnar, Chief Information Officer of North Country Healthcare Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, Darrell Bodnar, Chief Information Officer of North Country Healthcare, discusses leading technology strategy across three independent critical access hospitals amid regulatory uncertainty and payer shifts. He shares how responsible AI adoption, from ambient documentation to workflow automation, is improving provider satisfaction while helping rural systems plan for an unpredictable future.

Dave Newman, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Virtual Care, Sanford Health Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Dave Newman discusses how Sanford Health is expanding access by innovating virtual care—meeting patients where they are, including by phone. He shares insight into preventive strategies for chronic kidney disease and emphasizes how collaboration across teams and technologies serves as a powerful catalyst for progress in modern care delivery.

In collaboration with R1.

Scott Becker - 6 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following Today 2-3-26 Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 6 key developments, including Providence Mission Hospital’s plan to phase out acute care, growing tension between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans, multiple hospital leadership changes, and more.

How AI Can Drive Meaningful Results in RCM Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Josh Geleris, Physician, Co-Founder, and Head of Product at Smarter Technologies, discusses how AI paired with human expertise can improve revenue capture, reduce administrative burden, and make revenue cycle processes more accurate, scalable, and sustainable for health systems.

This episode is sponsored by Smarter Technologies.