Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Molly Gamble on Mayo Clinic’s Upcoming CEO Transition and the Future of Healthcare Leadership May 14, 2026

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In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, discusses Mayo Clinic’s announced CEO transition and what it signals for the future of health system leadership.

Healthcare Transformation, Leadership, and Building Kaufman Hall with Ken Kaufman May 14, 2026

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In this episode, Ken Kaufman, Managing Director, Kaufman Hall, reflects on founding Kaufman Hall, the evolution of healthcare systems over the past four decades, and the growing importance of quality, physician talent, and patient experience in hospital leadership.

Back in Action: Managing the Inpatient to Outpatient Transition in Post-Fracture May 14, 2026

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Hear two post-fracture care specialists share their perspective on how to effectively transition patients’ post-fracture osteoporosis care from the inpatient to outpatient setting. Dr. Aloiya Kremer will share her perspective on best practices for starting a post-fracture osteoporosis care program, while Jacqi Kernaghan will discuss what she has learned about the inpatient to outpatient integration from her work in a specialized osteoporosis clinic. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how to effectively manage patients after they leave the hospital to minimize the risk of subsequent fractures. Dr. Kremer and Ms. Kernaghan are paid consultants for Amgen.

This episode is sponsored by Amgen.

Tanner White, FACHE, CEO of Altru Devils Lake May 13, 2026

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In this episode, Tanner White, FACHE, CEO of Altru Devils Lake, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of keeping care close to home for rural communities. He shares how bringing specialty providers into local markets can improve access and continuity of care, and reflects on what he anticipates for the future of community healthcare delivery.

Pharmacy Benchmarking in 2026: Turning Data Into Decisions May 13, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker's Spring 2026 Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit features Ryan Telford, VP, Portfolio Strategy, Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions. He shares insights from the Pharmacy Outlook 2026 report, highlighting key enterprise metrics, strategies to reduce specialty pharmacy leakage, and how health systems can prepare for the growing impact of cell and gene therapies.

This episode is sponsored by Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions.

Rethinking Hospital Operations with a Central Nervous System Approach May 13, 2026

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In this episode, Mohan Giridharadas, Founder and CEO, LeanTaaS, explains why hospitals must move beyond traditional workflows to a connected, AI driven operating model that improves patient flow, staff efficiency, and financial performance in a complex and capacity constrained environment.

This episode is sponsored by LeanTaaS.

From Digital Sprawl to Digital Strategy: How Health System Leaders Are Regaining Control of the Digital Ecosystem May 13, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Dr. Ricky Choi, Strategic Medical Advisor at Xealth, Head of Digital Health at Samsung Electronics, and Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, who explores how health systems can move beyond fragmented digital tools to a more integrated, patient-centered strategy. He discusses the role of AI, home-based care, and data orchestration in improving workflows, reducing complexity, and turning insights into action.

This episode is sponsored by Xealth.

Robert Sabina, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center May 12, 2026

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In this episode, Robert Sabina, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of exposing young people to careers in healthcare to improve long-term retention. He highlights initiatives like Volunteer Month, the value of hands-on experience, and why helping people see the humanity in healthcare is critical to building a stronger, more engaged workforce.

Leading Healthcare Transformation Through AI, Culture and Consumer-Centric Care with Jeffrey Flaks May 12, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Jeffrey Flaks, Chief Executive Officer, Hartford HealthCare. He shares how Hartford HealthCare is leveraging AI and innovation to improve access, affordability and patient experience, while building a culture centered on purpose, leadership courage and continuous improvement.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Addressing the Healthcare Workforce Crisis at Scale May 12, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Scott Liles, president of the medical and veterinary segment at Covista, who breaks down the scale of the healthcare workforce shortage and its impact on underserved communities. He also shares how expanding educational pathways and supporting nontraditional students can help build a more diverse, sustainable pipeline of clinicians.

This episode is sponsored by Covista.