Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Helping Rural Hospitals Thrive and Physicians Build Independence with Ericka Beeler Jun 21, 2026

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In this episode, Ericka Beeler, MBA, CEO, Beeler Consulting, LLC, shares her journey from frontline healthcare roles to entrepreneurship, discussing the firm's work supporting rural hospital turnarounds and helping independent physicians launch and grow successful practices.

Expanding Access and Advancing Women's Health with Annmarie Lyons Jun 21, 2026

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In this episode, Annmarie Lyons, VP, Women's Health Service Line, UPMC Health, discusses strategies to improve access to women's healthcare, address maternity care gaps, and better meet the evolving needs of patients across generations. She also shares leadership lessons on staying curious, aligning work with purpose, and building a career centered on impact and fulfillment.

Chris Bradbury, CEO of IHCS, and Ashish V. Shah, Founder and CEO of Dina Jun 21, 2026

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In this episode, Chris Bradbury, CEO of IHCS, and Ashish V. Shah, Founder and CEO of Dina, join the podcast to discuss the strategic vision behind Dina and the opportunities technology creates to improve care coordination. They explore how AI agents are supporting staff by reducing administrative burdens, enhancing workflows, and enabling care teams to focus more on delivering high-quality patient care.

Building the Future Healthcare Workforce Through Innovation and Access with Dr. Ryan Gates Jun 20, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Ryan Gates, Executive Dean and Senior Vice-President of the Leavitt School of Health at WGU, discusses his journey from educator and pharmacist to healthcare executive and academic leader. He shares how WGU is addressing critical workforce shortages through industry partnerships, technology-enabled learning, and innovative approaches to expanding access to healthcare education.

Advancing Outpatient Joint Replacement and ASC Leadership with Dr. Martin Jenter Jun 20, 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. Martin Jenter, Orthopedic Surgeon, Integrowth Orthopedic Specialists and Henry Ford Health System & Medical Director, Michigan Outpatient Surgical Center ASC. He discusses the rapid growth of outpatient joint replacement, the challenges posed by health system consolidation and electronic health records, and how physician-led ambulatory surgery centers can enhance efficiency, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.

Reimagining Pediatric Care Through AI and Innovation with Omkar Kulkarni Jun 20, 2026

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In this episode, Omkar Kulkarni, MPH, Vice President, Chief Innovation & Transformation Officer, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Founder & Managing Director, KidsX, discusses how AI and digital health are transforming patient access, care delivery, and operational efficiency.

Medicaid, Food as Medicine, and the Future of Coverage with Kelly Munson Jun 19, 2026

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In this episode, Kelly Munson, President and CEO of Independence Health Group, discusses the evolving Medicaid and ACA landscape, the impact of policy changes on coverage and affordability, and the role of managed care in improving health outcomes. She also shares insights on food as medicine, healthcare innovation, and leadership lessons from becoming the organization's first female CEO.

Expanding Access and Building the Future of Care at Ascension with Eduardo Conrado Jun 19, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Eduardo Conrado, President, Ascension. Here, he discusses Ascension’s ambulatory growth strategy, investments in serving Medicaid and uninsured populations, and how the organization is redesigning care delivery to improve access, patient experience, and long-term community health.

Bringing Humanity Back to Healthcare Leadership with Desi McCue Jun 19, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Desi McCue, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. Desi discusses rebuilding human-centered healthcare, engaging frontline teams through transparency and listening, and creating flexible workforce strategies that support resilience, accountability, and meaningful connection.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

AI, Speed to Value, and Building the Right Team at Jefferson Health with Luis Taveras Jun 19, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Luis Taveras, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer, Jefferson Health. He discusses how AI is reshaping healthcare leadership, the importance of disciplined investment decisions focused on speed to value, and why building mission-driven teams remains the foundation for successful transformation.