Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Bad Inputs, Bad Outcomes: Understanding Outliers in the No Surprises Act May 27, 2026

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In this episode, Patrick Velliky, Chief External Affairs Officer at HaloMD, discusses insurer participation challenges in the IDR process, the impact of outlier arbitration awards, and how providers can better navigate the No Surprises Act landscape.

This episode is sponsored by HaloMD.

Health System Shakeups, Financial Pressures, and the Rise of AI in Healthcare with Laura Dyrda May 26, 2026

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In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, discusses major healthcare trends shaping the industry, including Providence’s decision to wind down its insurance business, evolving hospital financial performance, and how health systems are approaching AI adoption and governance.

Navigating Healthcare Transformation and Merger Strategy with Chris Bjornberg May 26, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Chris Bjornberg, Chief Executive Officer, Imperial Valley Healthcare District. He discusses leading a long anticipated hospital merger, aligning teams through uncertainty, and expanding access to care across Imperial County through collaboration, innovation, and strategic service line growth.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

The Missing Piece: Functional Brain Assessment and the Future of Aging Care May 26, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Charles Liu, Director of the USC Neurorestoration Center, and Dr. Iftach Dolev, CEO of QuantalX Neuroscience, discuss the future of functional brain assessment, the importance of measurable neurofunctional data, and how scalable technologies could transform neurological care, aging management, and long term patient monitoring.

This episode is sponsored by QuantalX Neuroscience.

AI, Automation, and the Future of Revenue Cycle Leadership with Paul Chausse, Jr. May 26, 2026

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In this episode, Paul Chausse, Jr., SVP Revenue Cycle and Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, Tampa General Hospital, discusses how AI agents are reshaping revenue cycle operations, the challenges of the fee for service model, and the leadership skills needed for the next generation of RCM leaders.

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Advancing Heart Failure Recovery and Post Acute Cardiac Care with Dr. Jeffrey Farber May 25, 2026

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In this episode, Jeffrey Farber, MD, President & CEO of The New Jewish Home, discusses the organization’s accredited heart failure program within a skilled nursing facility setting. He shares how specialized cardiac rehabilitation, interdisciplinary care, and close partnerships with academic medical centers are helping medically complex older adults recover safely and regain quality of life after hospitalization.

Reimagining Healthcare Leadership, Innovation and Workforce Support with Dr. Jill Hoggard-Green May 25, 2026

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In this episode, Jill Hoggard Green, PhD, RN, FAAN, Member of Joint Commission's Board of Commissioners and is chair of Joint Commission Resources' Board of Directors, discusses the lasting impact of COVID-19, the importance of balancing financial priorities with clinical innovation, and strategies for supporting and developing the next generation of healthcare leaders and caregivers.

Breaking Silos in Healthcare: Aligning Teams to Drive Real Outcomes with Nicolle Castañeda May 25, 2026

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In this episode, Nicolle Castañeda, MBA, MPH, LSSBB, Director, Service Line Strategy, ENT Institute, Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute, TGH at Home, Tampa General Hospital, discusses how Tampa General is expanding ambulatory care, growing its Hospital at Home program, and building more coordinated, patient-centered access models.

Leading Through Transformation & Innovation in Laboratory Medicine with William Morice May 25, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features William Morice, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mayo Collaborative Services / Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses leading Mayo Clinic Laboratories through a major business transformation, balancing speed and decisiveness amid healthcare disruption, and ensuring technology and AI investments truly support clinicians and staff workflows.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Expanding Quality Access in Behavioral Health with Omar Fattal, MD, MPH May 24, 2026

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In this episode, Omar Fattal, MD, MPH, Chief Behavioral Health Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals, shares insights on workforce development, continuity of care, patient engagement and innovative programs designed to improve outcomes and equity for New Yorkers facing mental health and substance use challenges.