Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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Leading Through Change: AI, Capacity Strategy, and the Future of Care with Victor Navarro, MD Apr 04, 2026

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In this episode, Victor Navarro, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, Central Region, Jefferson Health System, shares insights on the growing role of artificial intelligence, virtual care, and precision medicine, along with strategies to manage capacity across a large health system. He also discusses leadership lessons on flexibility, resilience, and driving high-quality, mission-focused care.

Seanna-Kaye Denham-Wilks, PhD, FPCC, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrator of Nursing Home Operations at NYC Health + Hospitals | McKinney Apr 04, 2026

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In this episode, Seanna-Kaye Denham-Wilks, PhD, FPCC, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrator of Nursing Home Operations at NYC Health + Hospitals | McKinney, joins the podcast to discuss transforming care culture from transactional to relational models. She outlines three key areas of focus—sustaining excellence, supporting workforce sustainability and wellbeing, and innovating care delivery models to better serve patients and staff.

Rosy Thachil, MD, MBA, FACC, FAMWA, FACVC, Cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Apr 03, 2026

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In this episode, Rosy Thachil, MD, MBA, FACC, FAMWA, FACVC, Cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, joins the podcast to discuss why patient care cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach. She shares how translation services help bridge communication gaps, and how integrating specialized, data-driven care is improving outcomes and delivering more personalized treatment for diverse patient populations.

GLP 1 Breakthroughs, Global Leadership Moves, and Hospital Deal Activity with Molly Gamble Apr 03, 2026

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In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, highlights the rise of oral GLP 1 treatments, key leadership changes at Cleveland Clinic London, and evolving hospital M and A trends shaping the healthcare landscape.

Scott Becker - 7 Healthcare Stories Highlight Profits, Layoffs, Growth, and Innovation Apr 03, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 7 key healthcare stories including hospital financial turnarounds, Oracle layoffs, technology ROI, rising digital leadership, health system consolidation, and more.

Zachary C. Dietch, MD, Transplant Surgeon at Northwestern Medicine Apr 03, 2026

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In this episode, Zachary C. Dietch, MD, Transplant Surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss optimizing referral pathways for transplant surgery and integrating new specialties into treatment plans. He also shares recent advancements in liver transplant surgery and how these innovations are improving outcomes for patients.

Jason Mouzakes, MD, FAAP, President and Chief Executive Officer of Albany Medical Center Hospital and Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics Apr 02, 2026

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In this episode, Jason Mouzakes, MD, FAAP, President and Chief Executive Officer of Albany Medical Center Hospital and Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics, joins the podcast to discuss workforce challenges and the importance of empowering care teams. He shares why listening is a critical leadership skill, along with his perspectives on improving access to healthcare and supporting patients across the continuum of care.

Prior Authorization Transparency and the Debate Over Vertical Integration with Jakob Emerson Apr 02, 2026

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In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down new prior authorization transparency rules and the growing scrutiny of insurer vertical integration, exploring what these trends could mean for costs, policy, and the future of the payer landscape.

Scott Becker - 6 Healthcare News Stories to Watch 4-2-26 Apr 02, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses major healthcare trends including hospital financial strain, cuts to labor and delivery services, Medicare Advantage growth, policy shifts impacting the future of care delivery, and more.

The Evolving Role of Simulation in Healthcare Education and Workforce Development, and Why it Matters Apr 02, 2026

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In this episode, Samantha Smeltzer, VP of Simulation at Orbis Education, explores how simulation is transforming nursing education by bridging gaps between theory and real-world practice. She shares how hands-on training, debriefing, and stronger collaboration with health systems can improve clinical readiness, patient safety, and workforce retention.

This episode is sponsored by Orbis Education.