Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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Swannie Jett, DrPH, MSc, MHA, Chief Executive Officer of Park DuValle Community Health Center Aug 06, 2026

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In this episode, Swannie Jett, DrPH, MSc, MHA, Chief Executive Officer of Park DuValle Community Health Center, joins the podcast to discuss rethinking healthcare strategy in an era of AI, payer denials, and increasing reliance on outsourcing. He also shares how improving community health extends beyond the clinic, highlighting innovative efforts to provide nutrition education through the rehabilitation of a neighborhood grocery store and the ongoing work required to keep it operating as a sustainable community resource.

Michael Antoniades on Expanding Access and Building an Academic Community Hospital Aug 06, 2026

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In this episode, Michael Antoniades, President, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial, discusses the hospital's transformation through its partnership with UChicago Medicine, plans to expand residency programs and key service lines, and the leadership principles guiding its continued growth and investment in the Southland community.

Mary McKenzie on Leading Clinical Transformation Through Technology and Change Management Aug 06, 2026

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In this episode, Mary McKenzie, FACHE, Chief Administrative Officer, UVA Physicians Group, shares how AI, virtual care, and thoughtful change management are helping reduce physician burden, expand access, and improve the clinician experience. She also discusses why communication, curiosity, and empathy are essential to leading successful transformation in healthcare.

The Strategic Value of RTLS in Healthcare: From Point Solutions to Enterprise Intelligence Aug 06, 2026

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In this episode, Bill McCarthy, President, Securitas Healthcare, and Stephanie Anderson, VP Cloud and Platform Strategy, Securitas Healthcare, discuss how real-time location solutions are evolving into enterprise-wide platforms that improve patient care, operational efficiency, and staff safety. They explore the roles of cloud technology, AI, executive sponsorship, and long-term strategy in unlocking the full value of RTLS across health systems.

This episode is sponsored by Securitas Healthcare.

Building Human Centered AI and the Future of Healthcare with Dr. Akram Boutros Aug 05, 2026

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In this episode, Akram Boutros, MD, Human Focused AI Builder + Health Transformation Crusader, shares how his experience as both a longtime health system CEO and patient inspired a new approach to care delivery, and discusses how AI can reduce clinician burden, improve patient outcomes, and create a more connected healthcare system.

Matthew Ray Scott, MS and Scott Sigman, MD on Building a Trusted Physician Brand Aug 05, 2026

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In this episode, Matthew Ray Scott, MS, Principal & Managing Director, FEED. The Agency, and Scott Sigman,MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Podcaster, and Pioneer in opioid-sparing surgery, discuss their new book Physician Brand Rx, sharing how physicians can build trust, strengthen their digital presence, and shape their professional reputation in the age of AI.

Accelerating HIV Research and Funding Medical Innovation with Kyle Clifford Aug 05, 2026

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In this episode, Kyle Clifford, Chief Executive Officer at amfAR, discusses the organization's mission to fund groundbreaking early stage HIV research, the expanding role of immune system science in cancer and chronic disease, and why backing bold ideas is essential to advancing healthcare innovation.

Alan Condon on ACA Headwinds, Hospital Margins, and Slowing Elective Surgeries Aug 05, 2026

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In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, examines how ACA coverage changes are affecting hospital finances, why elective surgery volumes are softening, and what these trends could mean for nonprofit health systems facing tighter margins.

Laura Dyrda on CMS Payment Changes, ACA Premium Increases, and Medicare Advantage Trends Aug 04, 2026

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In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, discusses the latest CMS inpatient payment rule, rising ACA marketplace premiums, and the evolving Medicare Advantage landscape, along with what these changes mean for hospitals, health systems, and patient access to care.

Scott Becker: 5 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following Today 8-4-26 Aug 04, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the latest U.S. News and Forbes hospital rankings, the continued insurer pullback from Medicare Advantage, and more.