Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Making AI Actionable Across Healthcare with Jawad Khan Jun 18, 2026

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In this episode, Jawad Khan, Vice President, Enterprise Analytics, Akron Children's, discusses how healthcare organizations can move beyond AI pilots to build trusted, scalable capabilities that improve clinical workflows and decision-making.

Jennifer Worthy, Executive Vice President of Revenue Optimization at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) Jun 18, 2026

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In this episode, Jennifer Worthy, Executive Vice President of Revenue Optimization at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), joins the podcast to discuss the technology gap between payers and providers and the challenges it creates across the healthcare ecosystem. She also shares her perspective on the leadership attributes needed to navigate change, foster collaboration, and drive sustainable improvements in financial and operational performance.

Nursing Leadership, Access to Care, and Workforce Culture with Kevin Zeng Jun 18, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Kevin Zeng, Chief Nurse Executive, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Sutter Health. Kevin shares how his team is expanding patient access while supporting workforce well-being, and discusses the importance of mission-driven leadership, organizational culture, and turning strategy into consistent execution during times of rapid change.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Leading Rural Healthcare Forward Through Innovation and Interoperability Jun 18, 2026

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In this episode, Ozarks Healthcare CMIO and Hospitalist Dr. Priscilla Frase joins MEDITECH Chief Nursing Executive Cathy Turner, RN to discuss how technology, interoperability, and a bold approach to innovation is driving meaningful change across the health system and helped to earn the organization national recognition as a rural healthcare leader.

This episode is sponsored by MEDITECH.

Dr. Nicholas Grosso on Building Physician-Led Innovation Jun 17, 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. Nicholas Grosso, President, The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics. He discusses the launch of MedVanta, the importance of physician ownership in healthcare operations and technology, and how strong teams help organizations navigate rapid change while preserving long-term value.

Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President of IT Applications at Houston Methodist Jun 17, 2026

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In this episode, Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President of IT Applications at Houston Methodist, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s digital priorities for 2026 and the technologies shaping the future of healthcare delivery. She shares insights on the growing role of ambient listening solutions in reducing documentation burden, improving clinician efficiency, and enabling care teams to spend more time focused on patients.

Rural Healthcare Leadership Through Innovation and Strategic Partnerships with Michael Coyle Jun 17, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Michael Coyle, Chief Executive Officer, Veterans Memorial Hospital. He discusses leading a major technology transformation, addressing workforce and payer challenges, and why innovation, strategic partnerships, and forward-thinking leadership are essential for rural hospitals navigating rapid change.

Leading Through Integration, Growth, and Workforce Flexibility with Trey Crabb Jun 17, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Trey Crabb, Chief Executive Officer, Deaconess Associations Incorporated. He shares lessons from successfully merging organizations and cultures, discusses strategies for growth through partnerships and acquisitions, and explains how flexible workforce models and collaborative leadership help drive resilience across home health, hospice, personal care, and therapy services.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Tomas Gregorio, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Care New England Health System Jun 16, 2026

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In this episode, Tomas Gregorio, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Care New England Health System, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s partnership with Rhode Island College and the development of training programs that help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. He also shares insights on the use of ambient listening technologies and how he is leveraging AI to improve efficiency, support clinicians, and advance digital innovation across the health system.

Andy Anderson, MD, MBA, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at RWJBarnabas Health Jun 16, 2026

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In this episode, Andy Anderson, MD, MBA, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, joins the podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations are navigating rapid changes in automation and digital transformation. He shares insights on the evolving responsibilities of clinical and technology leaders, highlighting how the roles of Chief Medical Officers and Chief Information Officers are becoming increasingly interconnected as organizations work to improve care delivery, quality, and operational performance.