Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Melanie Fernando on Expanding Women’s Health Access at Aetna Better Health of Illinois Feb 16, 2026

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In this episode, Melanie Fernando, President and CEO of Aetna Better Health of Illinois, discusses launching a virtual menopause partnership to close gaps in Medicaid women’s health, improve member engagement, and drive better outcomes through tailored, community based solutions.

Strengthening Nursing Fundamentals to Improve Patient Experience with Sadie Durham, DNP, RN Feb 16, 2026

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In this episode, Sadie Durham, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County in Middleburg, Fla., shares how refocusing on bedside shift reporting and hourly rounding led to a 40 point increase in net promoter score. She discusses sustaining frontline accountability, standardizing nursing practices, and why getting back to basics can drive meaningful gains in patient experience.

People-First Leadership and AI in Healthcare with Praneetha Elugunti Feb 16, 2026

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In this episode, Praneetha Elugunti of Mayo Clinic explores how health care leaders can balance innovation with human-centered care. She shares insights on leveraging AI responsibly, investing in workforce development, and creating connected, personalized care experiences across physical, digital, and virtual environments.

Advancing Population Health at Rady Children's Health with Dr. Michael Weiss Feb 16, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Weiss, Vice President of Population Health at Rady Children's Health, shares how his team is shifting pediatric care from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. He discusses value-based care, advanced primary care models, and strategies to improve outcomes for children while addressing social drivers of health.

Expanding Maternal Care Access with Partum Health with Meghan Doyle Feb 16, 2026

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In this episode, Meghan Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of Partum Health, discusses how her organization is enhancing maternal and family care through hybrid in-person and virtual support. She shares insights on expanding Medicaid coverage, partnering with health systems, and creating proactive, patient-centered care models to improve outcomes for women and families.

Advancing Value-Based Care at Humana with Alex Ding, MD Feb 15, 2026

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In this episode, Alex Ding, MD, Enterprise Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Humana, discusses the findings from Humana’s latest Value-Based Care Report, including lower hospital admissions and emergency department visits among Medicare Advantage members in value based arrangements. He shares how deeper primary care continuity, stronger payer provider alignment, and reduced administrative burden are key to scaling sustainable, outcomes driven care. Learn more here: https://humana.com/vbc

Carl Bergetz on Legal Strategy, Policy, and Patient-Centered Growth at Rush Feb 15, 2026

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In this episode, Carl Bergetz, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Rush University System for Health, shares how the legal and government affairs team helps navigate policy changes, compliance challenges, and regulatory uncertainty. He discusses preparing for emerging issues, leveraging technology responsibly, and bringing care closer to patients while maintaining human-centered healthcare.

Transforming Health Information Exchange in Vermont with Randy Farmer Feb 15, 2026

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In this episode, Randy Farmer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vermont Information Technology Leaders and the state’s health information exchange, discusses the evolution from data connectivity to health intelligence. He shares priorities around culture, customer experience, AI adoption, and how health data can drive better outcomes and lower costs across states and communities.

Clinically Integrated Supply Chain Transformation at Akron Children’s with Joseph Carr Feb 15, 2026

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In this episode, Joseph Carr, Vice President of Supply Chain at Akron Children’s, discusses how his team is shifting supply chain decision-making back to a clinically integrated, strategic model. He shares lessons from driving standardization, freeing up clinician time for patient care, and balancing innovation, automation, and workforce well-being while supporting the mission of pediatric care.

Virtual Care and Improving Emergency Department Flow at Ochsner Health with Dr. Lisa Fort Feb 15, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Lisa Fort, Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer at Ochsner Health, discusses how her team is using virtual care to reduce emergency department overcrowding and streamline patient care. She shares insights on integrating technology, improving care transitions, and creating a patient-centric approach across the health system.