Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

AI in Spine Surgery: Preserving Clinical Judgment in a Data-Driven Era Mar 27, 2026

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In this episode, Morgan P. Lorio, MD, FACS, Past President, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS), discusses the growing role of AI in spine care and its impact on clinical decision-making, policy, and medical knowledge. He highlights the importance of physician-led governance to ensure technology enhances rather than erodes critical thinking and patient-centered care.

Scaling AI Responsibly in Cancer Care Mar 27, 2026

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In this episode, Rick Peng, Digital Ventures Lead in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) Office of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization & Natalia Summerville, PhD, Director of Decision Intelligence at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discuss how MSK is advancing AI across clinical care and research while building a robust governance model. They share insights on balancing innovation with safety, ensuring accountability, and driving real impact through thoughtful AI deployment and monitoring.

How Healthcare Organizations Are Approaching Financial, Operational, and Strategic Decisions to Drive Long-term Value in a Challenging Economic Environment Mar 27, 2026

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In this episode, Ross Nelson, MD MBA, Senior Partner, Karishma Sharma, MD MHA, Managing Director and Adam McDonald, Managing Director, KPMG, discuss how healthcare organizations can move beyond cost cutting to create sustainable value through portfolio strategy, operational transformation, and disciplined investment. They share insights on deal activity, margin improvement, and what investors look for in a rapidly evolving market.

This episode is sponsored by KPMG.

Turning Healthcare’s Toughest Operational Challenges into Breakthrough Solutions: Part 2 Mar 27, 2026

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In this episode, Ben Fiechtner, Americas President, UiPath and Jason Bui, Healthcare Industry Practice Lead, UiPath, explore what it takes to move from AI pilots to enterprise-wide scale. They discuss operational transformation, ROI beyond point solutions, and how orchestration, governance, and leadership alignment drive measurable impact across healthcare workflows.

This episode is sponsored by UiPath.

Medicaid Changes, AI in Healthcare, and Leading with Genuine Relationships with Jason Raidbard Mar 26, 2026

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In this episode, Jason M. Raidbard, Executive Administrator of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UChicago Medicine, discusses the impact of upcoming Medicaid policy changes, evolving payer dynamics, and the growing role of AI in care coordination. He also shares leadership advice on mentorship, authenticity, and building meaningful relationships to drive long term success.

Building the Future Nursing Workforce and Advancing Pediatric Care with Cicely “CC” Brooks Mar 26, 2026

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In this episode, Cicely “CC” Brooks, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., shares how innovative pipeline programs, career development, and residency redesign are strengthening the nursing workforce. She also discusses key pediatric trends, including vaccine education and workforce readiness, and why investing in children’s health today shapes outcomes for generations.

Scaling AI and Transforming Care Delivery at Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Rohit Chandra Mar 26, 2026

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In this episode, Rohit Chandra, PhD, Chief Digital Officer at Cleveland Clinic, discusses the rapid adoption of AI scribes to reduce physician documentation burden, the expansion of AI into clinical risk prediction and operations, and how responsible, human centered governance is key to making healthcare safer, more efficient, and more scalable.

Turning Healthcare’s Toughest Operational Challenges into Breakthrough Solutions: Part 1 Mar 26, 2026

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In this episode, Ben Fiechtner, Americas President, UiPath and Jason Bui, Healthcare Industry Practice Lead, UiPath, discuss how AI and automation are transforming complex healthcare workflows, from revenue cycle to patient triage. They share real-world examples of how organizations are driving efficiency, reducing administrative burden, and turning operational challenges into measurable impact.

This episode is sponsored by UiPath.

Driving Value and Innovation in Health Plan Operations with Gretchen Wagner Mar 25, 2026

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In this episode, Gretchen Wagner, Associate Vice President - Risk Management, Humana, discusses how health plans are navigating cost pressures, workforce challenges, and rapid change by strengthening value-based partnerships and operational efficiency. She highlights the critical role of data interoperability, digital innovation, and analytics in improving member experience and long-term sustainability.

Qualenta Kivett, Executive Vice President and Chief People and Talent Officer at Tampa General Hospital Mar 25, 2026

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In this episode, Qualenta Kivett, Executive Vice President and Chief People and Talent Officer at Tampa General Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss removing barriers for clinicians and staff through tools like ambient listening. She also shares how the organization is expanding research efforts and strengthening partnerships to support workforce development and long-term growth.