Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Balancing Burden and Breakthroughs in Digital Health with Dr. Maulik Purohit May 06, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Maulik Purohit, Chief Health Innovation Officer at datosX Digital Health Labs, discusses the dual reality of digital health, from documentation burden and clinician burnout to the rapid rise of AI-powered tools improving diagnostics and access to care.

Redefining Care Delivery Through Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership with Priscilla Samuel, DNP May 06, 2026

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In this episode, Priscilla Samuel, DNP, FNP-BC - System Vice President - Advanced Practice Nursing, Mount Sinai Health System, shares how advanced practice providers are driving access, innovation, and workforce sustainability across healthcare. She also discusses leadership lessons, the role of AI in elevating care, and why investing in people is essential to delivering patient-centered outcomes.

Building Resilient Rural Healthcare Through Culture and Strategic Focus with Athena Minor May 06, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Athena Minor, Chief Nursing and Clinical Officer, Ohio County Healthcare. She discusses navigating financial uncertainty in a rural critical access hospital, making disciplined decisions about priorities, and strengthening workforce resilience through culture, flexibility, and proactive planning.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

The Hidden Engine of Healthcare Economics: Supply Chain, AI, and the Future of Margin May 06, 2026

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In this episode, Steve Liou, Founder and CEO of Clarium, and Dr. Steven Klasko, Executive in Residence at General Catalyst, join Scott Becker to explore how supply chain is emerging as a strategic driver of margin, total cost of care, and health system sustainability. They discuss why operational AI is delivering faster ROI than clinical AI, how better data and automation can unlock billions in savings, and why rethinking supply chain is critical to the future of healthcare.

This episode is sponsored by Clarium.

Leading Through Financial Headwinds and Workforce Challenges in Healthcare with Mark Behl May 05, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Mark Behl, President and Chief Executive Officer, NorthBay Health. He shares how he is balancing growth with financial constraints, engaging frontline teams in decision making, and building a more resilient workforce through data driven focus and long term talent strategies.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Scott Becker - 6 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following Today 5-5-26 May 05, 2026

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In this episode, Scot Becker highlights 6 key healthcare stories including ACA marketplace disruptions, breakthroughs in AI driven early cancer detection, major health system deals, and more.

Preparing for Medicaid Eligibility Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act May 05, 2026

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In this episode, Chad Wallace, President of the Eligibility Service Division at Med-Metrix, breaks down the implications of Medicaid eligibility reforms and funding changes for hospital revenue and operations. He shares strategies for using technology, improving enrollment processes, and proactively supporting vulnerable populations to maintain coverage and financial stability.

This episode is sponsored by Med-Metrix.

AI, Workforce Strategy, and the Future of Healthcare Leadership May 05, 2026

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In this episode, Shannon Libbert, Senior Partner, Kingsley Gate, shares how AI is reshaping workforce strategy, leadership expectations, and organizational culture across healthcare. She discusses the shift from experimentation to execution, the importance of trust and change management, and how leaders can navigate generational change while building more resilient, AI-ready teams.

This episode is sponsored by Kingsley Gate.

Hasan Shanawani, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey May 04, 2026

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In this episode, Hasan Shanawani, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, joins the podcast to discuss rising healthcare costs and the growing role of AI in payer decision-making. He shares how AI can enable organizations to “say yes” more often, while maintaining trust, transparency, and quality as these tools increasingly face consumers.

Leadership Unscripted: Why Showing Up Matters with Dr. Jochen Reiser May 04, 2026

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In this episode, Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, President of The University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of UTMB Health, shares his journey from Germany to the U.S. and how being a generalist, building human connection, and acting decisively have shaped his leadership approach. He also discusses the importance of personal discipline, lifelong learning, and fostering a culture where purpose and passion drive innovation in healthcare.