Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Sarah Matt, MD, MBA, health technology strategist and author of "The Borderless Healthcare Revolution", discusses her journey from surgery to health tech and shares a framework for improving healthcare access across geography, technology, trust, and equity.

In this episode, Bruce A. Bartoo, MPA, CFRE, President and Chief Gratitude Officer of Gratitude Health Group, explains how honoring and triaging patient gratitude can strengthen care teams, reduce burnout, and enhance the overall healthcare experience.

In this episode, Dr. Sunil Verma, Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory at UCI Health, discusses rapid health system growth, an ambulatory first strategy, and the role of physician leadership in expanding access, aligning clinicians, and sustaining high quality care.

In this episode, Dawn Rock-Tremble, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Encompass Health, shares leadership advice, key compliance trends, and how healthcare organizations are preparing for the growing impact of AI and evolving regulations across states.

In this episode, Rob Kollin, M.S., M.S.M-Healthcare, Lecturer at Kent State University, shares perspectives on effective leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication in healthcare and public health. He discusses mentoring emerging leaders, servant leadership, and how real world experience and discomfort can drive growth and impact.

In this episode, Heather Tamborino, Chief Financial Officer at EmblemHealth, discusses how payer provider collaboration, thoughtful use of AI, and data integration can improve outcomes while easing administrative burden. She also shares how rising pharmacy costs, PBM strategy, and transparency initiatives are shaping financial priorities for 2026.

In this episode, Justin L. Vesser, PharmD, MS, Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy at UVA Health, shares how his team expanded clinical pharmacy services, improved medication access, and grew retail operations to better serve patients across Virginia. He also discusses navigating reimbursement pressures, regulatory headwinds, and leading through change by anchoring pharmacy teams in a clear mission.

In this episode, Bethanie Stein, PharmD, Segment President of Pharmacy at Humana, discusses how employers are approaching GLP-1 coverage and why partnerships with manufacturers like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk matter now. She shares how CenterWell Pharmacy is using transparency, clinical oversight, and adherence focused models to expand access while managing costs.

In this episode, Roya Tran, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer for Pharmacy Finance and Supply Chain at Duke Health, joins the podcast to discuss her experience with the 340B program and how it supports access to care. She shares perspectives on expanding the ambulatory pharmacy space, identifying growth opportunities, and improving access to pharmaceutical care through strategic finance and supply chain alignment.

In this episode, Luke Rockenbach, Chief Financial Officer for Sutter Health’s Silicon Valley Division, discusses strategies to balance growth, operational efficiency, and value-based care while navigating complex healthcare economics. He shares how optimizing space, expanding clinician capacity, and leveraging technology are shaping priorities and opportunities for 2026.

In this episode, Timothy Carrigan, PhD, RN, NEA-BE, FACHE, Regional Chief Nursing Officer for Illinois and Indiana at Trinity Health, discusses strengthening quality, safety, and experience while improving value across a large regional system. He shares how workforce stabilization, technology adoption, and access focused growth strategies are shaping nursing leadership priorities heading into 2026.

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, about key insights from the JPM Healthcare Conference, including the shift away from hospital-centric models, growing capacity pressures, early results from AI investments, and the evolving reality of value-based care.

In this episode, J. Tod Fetherling, Author & Keynote Storyteller shares lessons from decades in healthcare analytics and startups, exploring how leaders translate data into decisions, build strong teams, and execute strategy.

In this episode, Dr. Alice Hm Chen, Executive Vice President and Chief Health Officer at Centene, discusses how the organization is improving maternal and child health outcomes across Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace populations. She shares insights on rural care challenges, evidence based interventions like midwifery and doulas, and how data and partnerships drive population health impact.

In this episode, Edith Okolo, PharmD, RPh, Director of Pharmacy at Cedar Crest Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss pharmacy priorities heading into 2026, with patient safety at the forefront. She shares insights on improving workflow efficiency, addressing medication affordability—particularly long-acting injectables—and navigating ongoing medication shortages and broader industry challenges.

In this episode, Waleed Javaid, MD, Chief Quality Officer at WVU Hospitals, joins the podcast to discuss the continued push toward outpatient care and what it means for quality and patient experience. He shares how health systems can balance high standards of care with evolving patient needs, and highlights quality improvement initiatives designed to support safer, more efficient care delivery in a changing healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Joy Oh, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer at Christ Hospital Health Network, shares how strong governance, disciplined AI pilots, and close operational partnerships are accelerating digital transformation while managing risk.

In this episode, Denzil Ross, MBA, FACHE, President of the South Region at Indiana University Health, shares how redesigned patient flow reduced emergency department hold times by 30 percent while supporting cardiovascular growth. He also outlines 2026 priorities around access to care, graduate medical education expansion, and strategic program growth amid industry uncertainty.

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Mark Behl, President & CEO of NorthBay Health, discusses investing in new technology, collaborating with payers to enhance patient experience, creating tech solutions to improve efficiency, and advancing value-based care initiatives.In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Nick Gates, president of Priority Health, shares his leadership journey, the values shaping his approach, and how trust and community guide decision making. He also discusses digital transformation, multi state expansion, and priorities around affordability, access, and member experience.