Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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Bridging Healthcare, Addiction Medicine, and Medicaid Access with Rahul Vanjani Jun 06, 2026

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In this episode, Rahul Vanjani, Co-Founder of ITO Health, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brown University, and Medical Director at Amos House, discusses the intersection of addiction medicine, social determinants of health, and Medicaid policy. He shares insights on the coming Medicaid changes, their impact on vulnerable populations, and how healthcare organizations can help patients maintain access to critical coverage and care.

Redefining Neurosurgery Through Outpatient Innovation with Dr. Elad I. Levy Jun 05, 2026

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In this episode, Elad I. Levy, MD, MBA, FCNS is a Neurosurgeon at Atlas Surgical Center and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University at Buffalo and Director of Neurosciences at Kaleida Health, discusses the creation of the nation’s first Ambulatory Neurosurgery Center and the opportunities it creates for patient access, cost reduction, and clinician well-being.

Reimagining Healthcare Through Health Assurance with Dr. Stephen Klasko Jun 05, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Stephen Klasko, Chief Executive Officer, Health Assurance Foundation, discusses his vision for transforming healthcare through health assurance, AI, and human-centered innovation. He shares how the new foundation aims to improve health equity, support caregivers, rethink medical education, and create practical proof points for a future where technology and people work together to deliver better outcomes.

Gary Janchenko, D.Sc., Chief Information Officer at Central Ohio Primary Care Jun 05, 2026

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In this episode, Gary Janchenko, D.Sc., Chief Information Officer at Central Ohio Primary Care, joins the podcast to discuss how AI-powered note-writing tools are helping reduce the burden of clinical documentation. He shares his perspective on using AI to reconnect clinicians with the meaningful aspects of their work, emphasizing that the technology is designed to support and empower healthcare professionals rather than replace them.

Strengthening Nursing Leadership Through System Thinking and Prioritization with Joy White Jun 05, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Joy White, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center, who shares insights on advancing access, excellence, and sustainability in healthcare delivery. She discusses building system thinking across nursing leadership, prioritizing what matters most, and strengthening workforce engagement through human-centered leadership and belonging.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Ryan Cameron on Building the Future of Pediatric Care with AI and Innovation Jun 04, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Children's Nebraska, shares how his team is leveraging AI, real-time data, and human-centered design to improve care delivery across pediatric settings. He discusses innovative initiatives ranging from school-based telehealth and Medicaid automation to command center technology and empowering clinicians to build their own digital solutions.

GLP-1 Coverage Cuts, Medicaid Changes, and the Future of Health Plans with Jakob Emerson Jun 04, 2026

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In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, discusses Cigna’s decision to drop GLP-1 weight loss drug coverage for employees, the financial pressures facing health insurers, the challenges of implementing new Medicaid work requirements, and the ongoing retreat of provider-sponsored health plans.

Building a Physician Recruitment Strategy Beyond Compensation with Dr. Erik Summers Jun 04, 2026

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In this episode, Erik Summers, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Division of Hospital Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins the podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations can attract and retain physicians through culture, transparency, and personalized recruitment experiences.

TAVR Durability & Strategic Planning: What Health System Leaders Need to Know Jun 04, 2026

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In this episode, Curtiss T. Stinis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Director of Peripheral Interventions, Interventional Cardiology, Scripps Clinic, joins the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast to discuss the latest TAVR durability data, key differences between leading valve platforms, and what health system leaders need to understand about lifetime valve management.

This episode is sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences.

Daniel M. Sciubba, MD, MBA, Lucille & Milton Cohn Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Senior Vice President of the Neurosurgery Service Line at Northwell Health Jun 03, 2026

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In this episode, Daniel M. Sciubba, MD, MBA, Lucille & Milton Cohn Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Senior Vice President of the Neurosurgery Service Line at Northwell Health, joins the podcast to discuss the growing importance of personalized, tailor-made approaches to healthcare. He also shares his perspective on the future of AI in healthcare and how emerging technologies may enhance clinical decision-making, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

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