Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The New Healthcare Access Layer: Connectivity, AI, and Real Operational Gains May 12, 2026

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In this episode, David Edwards, Chief Technology Officer, Relatient, shares how improving connectivity is unlocking innovation, where AI is delivering measurable value today, and why voice AI is transforming patient access and operational efficiency. He also discusses responsible AI adoption in healthcare and the importance of aligning technology with real business problems.

This episode is sponsored by Relatient.

Todd Conklin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Care New England Health System May 11, 2026

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In this episode, Todd Conklin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Care New England Health System, joins the podcast to discuss how AI is transforming healthcare operations and decision-making. He shares perspectives on the shift toward more continuous, convenient, and accessible care for patients, along with the financial and operational challenges tied to an aging population and the growing demand for elderly care services.

Scott Becker - 12 Innovations in Healthcare 5-11-26 May 11, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 12 healthcare innovations shaping the future of care, including AI, GLP-1s, precision medicine, minimally invasive surgery, and more.

Innovation, Workforce Transformation, and the Future of Value Based Care with Stephen Parodi May 11, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Stephen Parodi, EVP, External Affairs, Communications & Brand, The Permanente Federation & The Permanente Medical Group. He discusses leading through healthcare transformation, expanding value-based care into new markets, leveraging technology to improve outcomes, and building authentic leadership cultures that support innovation and workforce resilience.

How Innovation & Thoughtful Collaboration Are Shaping the Future of Clinical Care May 11, 2026

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In this episode, Yaw Fellin, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Clinical Decision Support and Provider Solutions at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses how thoughtful partnerships, workflow integration, and trust are essential to scaling innovation in healthcare.

This episode is sponsored by Wolters Kluwer.

AI Voice Agents for Surgical Specialty Clinics with Dr. Comron Saifi and Dr. Neel Patel at ClinicFlow May 10, 2026

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In this episode, Comron Saifi, MD & Neel Patel, MD, Co-Founders of ClinicFlow, share insights into how their AI voice platform is streamlining patient access, automating workflows, and resolving the majority of inbound calls for surgical specialty clinics. They also discuss scaling innovation, improving referrals and prior authorizations, and lessons from building a physician-led startup.

Atizazul Mansoor, MD, Chair of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC in Central Pennsylvania, and Samir Saba, MD, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Cardiology at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute May 10, 2026

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In this episode, Atizazul Mansoor, MD, Chair of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC in Central Pennsylvania, and Samir Saba, MD, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Cardiology at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, join the podcast to discuss how their organization is restructuring to better meet the growing demands in cardiology. They share perspectives on reducing the length of education and training pathways to encourage more physicians to enter the field and help address workforce needs.

Matthew Wolthoff, President of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley May 10, 2026

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In this episode, Matthew Wolthoff, President of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, joins the podcast to discuss leading with patient experience in pediatric care. He shares how his team is accommodating rising demand, while advancing Driscoll Children’s mission to expand access and deliver high-quality care to more children and families.

Transforming Revenue Cycle Through Innovation and AI with Heather Dunn May 10, 2026

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In this episode, Heather Dunn, MBA, FHFMA, CHFP, EHRC, CRCR, Senior Vice President, Revenue Cycle at Novant Health, shares how her team is redesigning the revenue cycle with a focus on technology, efficiency, and team engagement. She also discusses key trends including price transparency, capacity challenges, and the growing role of AI like voice technology in improving patient access and financial experience.

From AI Enabled to AI Native in Healthcare with Sunil Dadlani May 09, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Sunil Dadlani, Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer and Chief Cyber Security Officer, Atlantic Health System. He explores the shift to agentic AI, the importance of governance over fragmented innovation, and how healthcare leaders can build secure, resilient, and future ready digital organizations.

In collaboration with Insight Global.