Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Amy Jordan, Vice President of Consumer Experience at UnitedHealthcare Apr 14, 2026

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In this episode, Amy Jordan, Vice President of Consumer Experience at UnitedHealthcare, joins the podcast to discuss simplifying the healthcare experience and better supporting members. She shares how innovation is improving workload efficiency, along with new investment opportunities and areas for organizational growth across the healthcare landscape.

The Importance of Building Clinical and Technology Alignment in Healthcare Apr 14, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Smiser, Principal Healthcare Services Advisor, and Dr. Jamie Brennan, Chief Nursing Officer at Insight Global Health, discuss how healthcare organizations can better align clinical and technology teams to improve adoption, outcomes, and efficiency. They share practical strategies around stakeholder engagement, change management, and building a long-term digital transformation roadmap.

This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.

Why Provider Data and AI Are Critical to Patient Access Apr 14, 2026

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In this episode, Charlie Lougheed, CEO and co-founder, Axuall, and James Whitfill, MD, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Chief Transformation Officer, HonorHealth, discuss how accurate provider data and AI are reshaping patient access and care delivery. They explore data governance, the risks of poor data quality, and how better infrastructure can improve matching, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

This episode is sponsored by Axuall.

Balancing Growth and Financial Pressures in Healthcare with Jenni Alvey Apr 13, 2026

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In this episode, Jenni Alvey, CFO, IU Health, discusses how her team is navigating margin pressure, major capital investments, and policy uncertainty while staying aligned through long-range financial planning. She also shares how health systems can balance affordability, growth, and resilience in today’s evolving environment.

Scott Becker - 7 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following This Week 4-13-26 Apr 13, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker outlines major developments including CMS payment updates and bundled care proposals, hospital expansion and consolidation moves, growth in Hospital at Home programs, and more.

Expanding Community Access and Building the Future of Care at NorthBay Health with Mark Behl Apr 13, 2026

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In this episode, Mark Behl, President and CEO of NorthBay Health, discusses the system’s strategy to expand access through neighborhood clinics, primary care growth, and ambulatory services across Northern California. He also shares perspectives on financial pressures, technology investments, and building a more community focused model of care.

How AdventHealth Navigates Workforce, Operations and Care Continuity Apr 13, 2026

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In this episode, Tony DeSantis, Executive Director of Procedural and Clinical Imaging Systems, AdventHealth, and Aynsley Miller, Strategic Account Executive, Insight Global Health, share how a clinician-led approach, strong partnership, and innovative workforce model enabled a seamless large-scale implementation while maintaining care continuity.

This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.

Kenny Cole, MD, System Vice President of Clinical Improvement at Ochsner Health System Apr 12, 2026

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In this episode, Kenny Cole, MD, System Vice President of Clinical Improvement at Ochsner Health System, joins the podcast to discuss ongoing clinical and operational pressures facing health systems. He shares his perspective on solutions for primary care reimbursement, along with strategies to expand access to care while minimizing clinician burnout.

Motz Feinberg on Transforming Supply Chain at Cedars-Sinai Health System Apr 12, 2026

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In this episode, Motz Feinberg, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Cedars-Sinai, shares how his team is leveraging AI and technology to streamline operations, improve productivity, and enhance communication with clinicians. He also discusses upcoming priorities including managing growth, expanding access, and balancing operational efficiency with a collaborative culture.

Eliminating Nitrous Oxide and Advancing Sustainable Care in the OR with Dr. Arash Motamed Apr 12, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Arash Motamed, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director of Sustainability with Keck Medicine of USC, shares how his team successfully eliminated nitrous oxide use, highlighting its environmental impact, the path to clinician alignment, and broader opportunities to reduce healthcare waste and emissions.