Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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Earlier Signals, Better Outcomes: Rethinking Risk Stratification for New Members Jun 24, 2026

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In this episode, Karla Mills, Vice President of Product Innovation, Surescripts, discusses how health plans can use medication data as an early signal to identify risk, prioritize new members, and improve care management. She shares practical strategies for preparing ahead of enrollment surges and leveraging existing programs to drive better outcomes and operational performance. For more information, please check out our website: https://surescripts.com/who-we-serve/health-plans

Healthcare Leaders’ Top Priorities for the Second Half of 2026 with Laura Dyrda Jun 23, 2026

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In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, shares key themes emerging from conversations with healthcare CEOs and CFOs, including access to care, financial sustainability, workforce resilience, and policy advocacy. She also discusses how leaders are balancing uncertainty around reimbursement and Medicaid changes with growing optimism about AI, innovation, and the future of healthcare transformation.

Inside UnitedHealth Group’s AI and Technology Strategy with Jakob Emerson Jun 23, 2026

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In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, shares insights from a rare behind-the-scenes visit to UnitedHealth Group’s headquarters, exploring how the company is investing in AI, software, and data infrastructure to reshape healthcare.

Scott Becker - 8 Healthcare News Stories We Are Watching Today 6-23-26 Jun 23, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 8 key healthcare developments, including telehealth expansion, Medicare Advantage challenges, CEO turnover, AI governance, and more.

Community Over Coverage: Why More Americans Are Opting Out of Health Insurance Jun 23, 2026

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In this episode, Dorsey Morrow, CEO of Liberty HealthShare, discusses the growing affordability challenges facing healthcare consumers, the rise of alternative healthcare payment models, and the importance of transparency, trust, and prevention in improving access to care.

This episode is sponsored by Liberty HealthShare.

Leading Through Uncertainty in Academic Medicine Jun 22, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. William Levine, Frank E. Stinchfield Professor and Chair, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Chief, Shoulder Service, and Co-Director, Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center. He discusses navigating financial and operational pressures in academic medicine, expanding ambulatory care, and the leadership principles that help organizations adapt and thrive during times of constant change.

Expanding Access and Advancing Rural Care with Kyle Kramer Jun 22, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Kyle Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, Day Kimball Health. He discusses strengthening access to care in rural communities, leading through rapid change, developing innovative transportation solutions, and advancing initiatives focused on equity, affordability, and preventive care.

Leading Through Uncertainty: Mark Marsh on Trust, Communication, and Rural Healthcare Strategy Jun 22, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Mark Marsh, President and Chief Executive Officer, Owensboro Health. He discusses leading through healthcare policy uncertainty, the importance of communication and trust across a 5,000-person workforce, and how culture, transparency, and strategic focus are helping Owensboro Health navigate a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

Healthcare Upside / Down: A Playbook for Physician Enterprise Transformation Jun 22, 2026

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In this episode, Michael Ezzie, MD, President, OhioHealth Physician Group, and Frank Panzarella, Principal, ECG Management Consultants, discuss how healthcare organizations can lead meaningful physician enterprise transformation at scale. They explore the challenges of access, governance, communication, and culture change while sharing practical strategies for sustaining long-term improvement in today’s high-pressure healthcare environment.

Advancing Outpatient Joint Replacement Through Patient-Centered Leadership Jun 21, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Ravi Bashyal, Vice-Chairman, Patient and Provider Experience and Director, Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Endeavor Health; Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He discusses leading through healthcare consolidation, maintaining a relentless focus on patient outcomes and experience, and delivering high-value outpatient joint replacement care in an evolving healthcare landscape.

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