Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Andy Zukowski, Chief Financial Officer at ECU Health, joins the podcast to discuss key financial trends shaping healthcare, including rising costs of care and long-term sustainability. He shares how his team maintains focus on a multi-year strategic agenda while navigating uncertainty and balancing financial discipline with the need to support high-quality patient care.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 7 major developments in healthcare, including nurse strikes, IT risks, major cancer center investments, rural hospital recovery, and more.

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Matthew Love, President and CEO of Nicklaus Children's Health System, discusses initiatives to develop a strong pediatric cancer program in Florida, navigating cost and reimbursement pressures, and handling AI governance, including insights from the “Ask Nick” program.In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Deborah Visconi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, discusses expanding emergency and ambulatory access, integrating behavioral and physical health, and navigating financial headwinds while advancing the mission of equitable care for one of New Jersey’s largest and most complex communities.

In this episode, Alan Kumar, MD, FACEP, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer at Powers Health, discusses the system’s recent rebrand, enterprise wide service line integration, and digital transformation efforts aimed at standardization, automation, and sustainable growth amid regulatory and financial uncertainty.

In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Chief Information and Innovation Officer at Children’s Nebraska, discusses how AI driven tools, digital therapeutics, and virtual care are expanding access, improving Medicaid navigation, and shaping the future of pediatric care across urban and rural communities.

In this episode, Dr. Sriram Vissa, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, shares how multidisciplinary teamwork and data driven care progression improved safety, efficiency, and length of stay, while outlining priorities for behavioral health access, workforce stability, and growth in 2026.

In this episode, Timothy L. Switaj, Vice President, Chief Population Health Officer and Associate Chief Medical Officer at WellSpan Health, discusses building a systemwide population health strategy, integrating data driven insights into primary care and service lines, and addressing demographic shifts, value based care, and prevention priorities shaping the future of care.

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Garrick Stoldt, VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Saint Peter's Healthcare System, discusses the effects of the Big Beautiful Bill, the rapid expansion of automation across healthcare finance, and why maintaining a strong human role remains essential as organizations modernize.In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Rick Greene, MD, FACS, Emeritus Chair of Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center and Medical Director of Cancer Data Services at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, shares insights on the evolution of cancer staging, data accuracy, and accreditation. He discusses how these foundations support personalized care, reduce variation, and help clinicians and patients navigate an increasingly complex oncology landscape.

In this episode, Michael Antoniades, President of UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, discusses integrating academic medicine into community care, expanding maternal health and specialty services, and preparing for workforce, legislative, and growth challenges shaping the hospital’s future.

In this episode, Karen Janousek, Chief Population Health and Growth Officer at Sinai Chicago, shares how the organization is strengthening value based care through ACO performance, data driven teamwork, and community engagement. She also discusses headwinds for 2026, including cost pressures, policy changes, workforce challenges, and new growth opportunities such as expanded clinical drug trials.

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, discusses the push for fair and sustainable funding, evolving cybersecurity efforts across hospitals, and how leaders are navigating today’s financial pressures with resilience and strategy.In collaboration with R1.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Brenda Rocha, Chief Nursing Officer at Baystate Medical Center, as she discusses initiatives to enhance nurse engagement, reduce burnout, and improve patient care. She shares insights on implementing evidence-based programs, gathering feedback from staff, and leveraging technology to strengthen workflows and outcomes.

In this episode, Jay Nakashima, President of eHealth Exchange, discusses how modern data standards and trusted networks are transforming payer provider information sharing, reducing reliance on fax and manual processes. He also shares where inefficiencies persist, how interoperability can lower administrative costs, and what policy changes could improve affordability and access.

In this episode, Joseph Pinto, Vice President of Pharmacy Operations at Mount Sinai Health System, discusses a systemwide modernization of pharmacy operations that improved resiliency, automation, and cost performance. He also outlines 2026 priorities around AI enablement, specialty and gene therapies, and balancing financial stewardship with access and safety.

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Fox, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director of Pediatric Trauma at Cooper University Health Care, discusses workforce fatigue, physician well being, and engagement as top priorities in trauma care. She shares how Cooper is investing in peer support, coaching, and culture to sustain teams, strengthen leadership, and prepare for the future of healthcare.

In this episode, Dr. Nirmit Kothari, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, shares the key trends shaping 2026, including AI integration, value based care, and workforce sustainability. He also discusses how focused efforts on patient flow, clinician engagement, and bottom up innovation have driven strong performance and growth at his organization.

In this episode, Michael Evans, RPh, MBA, FASHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer for Enterprise Pharmacy at Geisinger, discusses key pharmacy priorities including biosimilar adoption, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, cell and gene therapy readiness, and strategies to expand access and strengthen pharmacy operations.

In this episode, Roger Hartl, MD, Hansen-MacDonald Professor of Neurological Surgery, Director of Neurosurgery Spine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Neurosurgical Director of Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, shares key trends shaping spine care, including AI, biologics, minimally invasive surgery, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and patient communication.