Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

AI Care Coordination and the Future of Patient Engagement with Shailu Verma May 22, 2026

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In this episode, Shailu Verma, CEO and Co-Founder, Mila Health, discusses how AI agents are transforming care coordination, patient follow-up, and healthcare accessibility through personalized, multilingual support. He also shares insights on building scalable AI solutions, improving patient engagement, and reducing healthcare costs while maintaining high-quality care.

AI Automation, Revenue Cycle Innovation, and the Future of Hospital at Home with Michael Zwetschkenbaum May 21, 2026

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In this episode, Michael Zwetschkenbaum, President & CFO, RCM Healthcare Solutions, discusses how AI-powered automation is transforming revenue cycle management, patient experience, and healthcare operations. He also shares insights on the growing hospital-at-home movement, ambient listening technology, and the evolving role of AI agents in supporting physicians and improving care delivery.

Strengthening Rural Healthcare and Leading with Purpose with Dennis Campbell II May 21, 2026

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In this episode, Dennis Campbell II, DHA, RN, FACHE, President, ECU Health Beaufort - a campus of ECHUMC, discusses the future of rural healthcare, workforce development, and expanding access to high-quality care close to home. He also shares leadership insights from his journey as a bedside nurse to hospital president and highlights the importance of purpose-driven leadership, innovation, and community connection.

Leading Rural Healthcare Transformation with Holly McCormack May 21, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Holly McCormack, Chief Executive Officer, Cottage Hospital. She discusses rural healthcare transformation, strengthening workforce retention, reducing reliance on travel staff, and how transparent communication and mission-driven leadership are helping Cottage Hospital navigate rapid change and financial pressures.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Building the Future of Public Health at UC Irvine with Dr. Bernadette Boden-Albala May 21, 2026

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In this episode, Bernadette Boden-Albala, MD, MPH, DrPH, Founding Dean, Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health; Professor, Health, Society & Behavior and Neurology, University of California, Irvine, discusses building a next-generation public health school, advancing prevention and community health, and preparing future leaders to tackle today’s biggest healthcare challenges.

AI, Workforce Innovation, and the Future of Digital Healthcare with Dr. Sweta Sneha May 20, 2026

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In this episode, Sweta Sneha, PhD, Dean, C. Lamar and Ann Wright School of Business, Sesquicentennial Chair and Professor, Management Information Systems, Dalton State College, discusses the growing role of AI in healthcare, the impact of social determinants of health, and the urgent need for a digitally skilled healthcare workforce.

Preparing Healthcare Systems for the Future with Andrew Mueller May 20, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Andrew Mueller, Chief Executive Officer, MaineHealth. He discusses reducing the total cost of care, responding to demographic and technological shifts, and how MaineHealth is balancing innovation, workforce engagement, and AI adoption to strengthen care delivery across northern New England.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Advancing Quality Outcomes While Strengthening the Bottom Line May 20, 2026

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In this episode, Tessi Flood, Co-founder and Chief Nursing Officer at Assemble, discusses how clinically informed AI can reduce administrative burden, improve frontline decision-making, and drive stronger quality outcomes across health systems. She also shares why successful AI adoption depends on solving real operational problems, measuring ROI clearly, and building strong partnerships that support long term scalability.

Stroke readiness: Innovation through simulation-based training May 20, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Ivette Motola, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Professor of Medical Education at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Associate Director of the Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education, alongside Harold Mayfield, Training Coordinator at Richmond Ambulance Authority, discuss how the Essential Stroke Life Support® program is improving stroke recognition, strengthening provider confidence, and helping care teams respond faster in critical moments.

This episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association Professional Education Hub®.

AI, Contract Intelligence, and Revenue Transformation in Healthcare with Mohnish Mohanty May 19, 2026

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In this episode, Mohnish Mohanty, Founder & CEO at Intelizen, discusses how AI is reshaping healthcare operations through contract intelligence, revenue optimization, and workflow redesign.