Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Leading Through Change in Healthcare Finance with Edward Bleacher Apr 12, 2026

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In this episode, Edward Bleacher, CFO, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, shares how his team navigates financial uncertainty, regulatory shifts, and post-bankruptcy recovery while building long-term sustainability. He also discusses key trends, strategic growth priorities, and the leadership mindset needed to thrive in today’s healthcare environment.

Eliminating Nitrous Oxide and Advancing Sustainable Care in the OR with Dr. Arash Motamed Apr 11, 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.

Dr. Bradley Lamm, DPM, Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Center and Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship at the Paley Institute Apr 11, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Bradley Lamm, DPM, Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Center and Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship at the Paley Institute, joins the podcast to discuss groundbreaking advancements in foot and ankle surgery. He highlights the world’s first patient-specific 3D-printed procedure, explores MedCad treatment options, and shares how these innovations are driving more advanced healing and improved patient outcomes.

Navigating Rural Hospital Finance and Revenue Integrity at Opelousas General with Shelly Soileau Apr 11, 2026

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In this episode, Shelly Soileau, CFO of Opelousas General Health System, discusses the financial realities facing rural hospitals, including transportation barriers for patients, shifting payer behavior, and workforce costs. She also shares how focusing on revenue integrity, denial management, and data driven decision making is helping stabilize margins and support smart growth.

Pankhuri Sharma, Strategy and Operations Leader at Humana Apr 11, 2026

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In this episode, Pankhuri Sharma, Strategy and Operations Leader at Humana, joins the podcast to discuss gaps between population health strategy and real-world outcomes. She shares key priorities for effective population health programs and offers practical advice for emerging leaders navigating the evolving healthcare landscape.

How CVS Health Is Using Agentic AI Twins to Transform Patient Experience Apr 10, 2026

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In this episode, Sri Narasimhan, VP of Enterprise Customer Experience and Insights at CVS Health, discusses how agentic AI twin simulations are enabling faster, more scalable, and more human-centered decision-making. He shares real-world examples of how this technology is uncovering new patient insights, improving adherence, and reshaping how healthcare organizations design and deliver care.

Driving Hospital Turnarounds and AI Strategy in Revenue Cycle with Sunitha Reddy Apr 10, 2026

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In this episode, Sunitha Reddy, Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of Operations, Prime Healthcare, discusses how revenue cycle strategy powers hospital turnarounds, tackles payer pressure and denials, and leverages AI to improve efficiency while supporting care access.

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Why Managing Denials Isn’t Enough — It’s Time to Eliminate Them Apr 10, 2026

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In this episode, Patrick DeAngelo, President of CorroHealth, discusses why health systems must shift from managing denials to preventing them by leveraging AI, rethinking workflows, and balancing technology with human oversight in an evolving payer landscape.

This episode is sponsored by CorroHealth.

Rapid Growth of ASC Joint Ventures and What It Takes to Build Successful, Sustainable Partnerships Between Physicians, Hospitals and Health Systems Apr 10, 2026

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In this episode, Geri Eaves, Vice President of Ambulatory Services, MedHQ, and Wes Battiste, Senior Advisor, Avanza Strategies, explore the rapid growth of ASC joint ventures and what drives their success. They discuss physician alignment, governance structures, and the importance of collaboration to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outpatient care.

This episode is sponsored by MedHQ.

Navigating AI, M&A, and System Transformation at Union Health Apr 09, 2026

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In this episode, Ian Macdonald, CFO, Union Health, shares how his data-driven approach is guiding major transformation including a recent hospital acquisition, dual system integrations, and strategic investments in AI and technology to drive future growth.

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