Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Growing Rural Healthcare Talent from the Ground Up with Meagan Weber, DPT May 01, 2026

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In this episode, Meagan Weber, DPT, CEO of Scotland County Hospital, shares how a grow your own workforce strategy is helping address rural staffing shortages through early student engagement and hands on experience. She also discusses the financial and volume challenges facing rural hospitals and the importance of building sustainable pipelines to support long term community care.

Building a People First Workforce Strategy to Drive Outcomes in Pediatric Care with Janel Allen May 01, 2026

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In this episode, Janel Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Children’s Nebraska, shares how a people first promise and retention focused strategy have strengthened culture, reduced turnover, and improved patient experience. She also discusses workforce development, leadership evolution, and the role of AI in creating a more human centered healthcare environment.

Building a Transparent, Action Driven Health System Strategy with Warner Thomas May 01, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Warner Thomas, President And Chief Executive Officer, Sutter Health, discussing how the organization is expanding ambulatory care, strengthening leadership and talent development, investing in digital tools that reduce workforce burden, and maintaining a growth mindset to navigate ongoing healthcare change.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Leadership Unscripted: Leading with Purpose, Culture, and Access with Ketul J. Patel May 01, 2026

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In this episode, Ketul J. Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wellstar Health System, reflects on his leadership journey, emphasizing the power of culture, authenticity, and continuous learning. He also highlights the importance of partnerships and digital innovation to expand access to care, especially in rural communities.

Expanding Care Access & Strengthening Nursing Teams in Louisiana Healthcare with C.J. Marbley Apr 30, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features C.J. Marbley, Chief Nursing Officer, University Medical Center New Orleans; Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, New Orleans East Hospital, LCMC Health, discussing strategies to expand patient access, redesign care teams, invest in workforce development, and build resilience through international and contingent staffing models.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Driving Healthcare Home: How to Create Capacity by Streamlining Bottlenecks, Improving Throughput, Shortening Length of Stay, and Reducing Readmissions Apr 30, 2026

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This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting, features Deidre Rolli, RN, MBA, Senior Director of Clinical Partnerships & Growth, myLaurel. Here, she explores how extending acute and post-discharge care into the home can free up hospital capacity, reduce readmissions, and improve patient outcomes through a more connected care journey.

This episode is sponsored by myLaurel.

Menopause & Mental Health: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Understand About Why the Two Can’t Be Treated in Silos Apr 30, 2026

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In this episode, Georgia Gaveras, DO, Co-Founder & CMO, Talkiatry, explores the critical link between menopause and mental health and why siloed care leads to worse outcomes. She highlights the need for integrated, whole person approaches and expanded access to specialized psychiatric care for women navigating this stage of life.

This episode is sponsored by Talkiatry.

Revenue Readiness and How RCM Leaders Can Win with the EHR Transition Apr 30, 2026

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In this episode, Jodie Hilliker, Senior Director of EHR Services at Healthrise, shares how RCM leaders can protect cash flow during EHR transitions by prioritizing operational readiness, aligning cross-functional ownership, and proactively addressing workflow and documentation gaps.

This episode is sponsored by Healthrise.

Reimagining Workforce and Value Based Care in the Home with Andrew Molosky Apr 29, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Andrew Molosky, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chapters Health System, discussing building a purpose driven workforce, fully committing to value based care, and embracing uncertainty as a catalyst for innovation in home and community based care.

A Connected Patient Journey: The Role of Remote Care in Chronic Disease Management Apr 29, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Lucienne Ide, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Health Recovery Solutions. Here, she explores how remote patient monitoring is evolving into a connected, longitudinal care model that supports chronic disease management across the full patient journey, with an emphasis on interoperability, simplicity, and improving outcomes in a value-based care environment.

This episode is sponsored by Health Recovery Solutions.