Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

How Flexible Concierge Models Are Supporting Physician Sustainability and Patient Experience Apr 29, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Keith Elgart, Chief Executive Officer, Concierge Choice Physicians and Timothy P. Seibert, MPH Chief Administrative Officer & Executive Director — Primary Care Initiative, Weill Cornell Medicine. They discuss how hybrid concierge programs can improve physician satisfaction, enhance patient experience, and create sustainable revenue streams while maintaining equitable access to care.

This episode is sponsored by Concierge Choice Physicians.

How Dementia Care is Reshaping Population Health Strategy Apr 29, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s Spring 2026 Payer Issues Roundtable features Dirk Soenksen, Chief Executive Officer of Ceresti Health, discussing why dementia is a major yet underrecognized cost driver and how it reshapes population health strategy. He highlights the critical role of family caregivers, the limitations of traditional care management, and how payer-focused models can improve outcomes while reducing costs.

This episode is sponsored by Ceresti Health.

Maria Ansari, MD, Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Permanente Federation and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of The Permanente Medical Group at Kaiser Permanente Apr 28, 2026

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In this episode, Maria Ansari, MD, Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Permanente Federation and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of The Permanente Medical Group at Kaiser Permanente, joins the podcast to reflect on memorable moments throughout her career. She discusses how AI is driving new efficiencies, the ongoing challenge of rising healthcare costs, and the impact of an increasing disease burden on health systems and patient care.

YOLO vs. Death by a Thousand Pilots: AI Change Management Lessons from Emory Healthcare Apr 28, 2026

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In this episode, Kedar Mate, MD, co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Qualified Health, speaks with Nabile Safdar, Chief AI Officer, Emory Healthcare and Emory University, about practical strategies for AI adoption, from building trust with clinicians to scaling deployments effectively. They explore how leadership, consistent change management, and a strong organizational culture are essential to turning AI innovation into measurable outcomes.

This episode is sponsored by Qualified Health.

How & Why Language Access Is Clinical Infrastructure Apr 28, 2026

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In this episode, Maureen Huber, CEO of Martti, an Equiti Solution, discusses why language access must be treated as core clinical infrastructure rather than a compliance checkbox. She shares how integrated interpretation services improve patient outcomes, clinician effectiveness, and overall health system performance.

This episode is sponsored by Martti an Equiti Solution.

Healthcare Upside / Down: Leading Academic Health Systems Through Growth, Integration, and Complexity Apr 28, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Kevin Mahoney, CEO of Penn Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania & Chris Collins, CEO of ECG Management Consultants, discussing how academic health systems can scale while maintaining true integration across clinical care, research, and education. They explore governance, physician alignment, and leadership approaches that balance empathy with execution to drive systemwide performance and patient-centered care.

This episode is sponsored by ECG Management Consultants.

Reframing Pediatric Palliative Care Through Compassionate, Family Centered Support with Dr. Carla Cangemi Apr 27, 2026

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In this episode, Carla P. Cangemi, MD, FAAP, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children’s, shares how the organization reimagined its palliative care program as Compassionate Care to better support children and families throughout every stage of the care journey. She discusses the multidisciplinary, holistic model, the importance of early trust-building conversations, and how family centered services improve quality of life and emotional support.

Leading Rural Hospitals Through Financial Pressure and Change with Joe Caristi Apr 27, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Joe Caristi, Chief Financial Officer, Speare Memorial Hospital, discussing navigating financial challenges in rural healthcare, investing in technology and teams, and using AI to reduce workforce strain while sustaining community care.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Scott Becker - 14 Thoughts on the Healthcare Private Equity Environment 4-27-26 Apr 27, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 14 insights on the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, including stronger deal flow, growth in non-provider services and specialty practices, rising AI investment, and more.

Driving Economic Sustainability in Value-Based Care Through Aligning Data, AI, & Care Delivery Apr 27, 2026

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In this episode, Michael Meucci, President and Chief Executive Officer, Arcadia and Dr. Sanjay Doddamani, Founder and CEO, Guidehealth discuss how aligning data, AI, and payment models is reshaping value-based care. They explore evolving risk, cost dynamics, and how AI can scale access, improve outcomes, and support financial sustainability across healthcare systems.

This episode is sponsored by Guidehealth and Arcadia.