Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
The Becker's Healthcare Podcast is devoted to the people who power U.S. healthcare. Four new 15-minute episodes are released daily containing industry news, analysis and thought leadership from powerful healthcare decision-makers.
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Leading Rural Hospitals Through Financial Pressure and Change with Joe Caristi
<p>This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Joe Caristi, Chief Financial Officer, Speare Memorial Hospital, discussing navigating financial challenges in rural healthcare, investing in technology and teams, and using AI to reduce workforce strain while sustaining community care.</p><p></p><p>In collaboration with Insight Global.</p>
Scott Becker - 14 Thoughts on the Healthcare Private Equity Environment 4-27-26
<p>In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 14 insights on the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, including stronger deal flow, growth in non-provider services and specialty practices, rising AI investment, and more. </p>
Driving Economic Sustainability in Value-Based Care Through Aligning Data, AI, & Care Delivery
<p>In this episode, Michael Meucci, President and Chief Executive Officer, Arcadia and Dr. Sanjay Doddamani, Founder and CEO, Guidehealth discuss how aligning data, AI, and payment models is reshaping value-based care. They explore evolving risk, cost dynamics, and how AI can scale access, improve outcomes, and support financial sustainability across healthcare systems.</p><p></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Guidehealth and Arcadia.</p>
ICHRA’s Rise and the Future of Employer Sponsored Benefits with Brandy Thompson
<p>In this episode, Brandy Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Benefitbay, discusses the rapid growth of ICHRA models and why large employers are increasingly embracing choice driven benefits. She also shares how education, broker alignment, and evolving payer strategies are shaping the future of employer sponsored healthcare.</p>
Leading with Quality and Culture from the CEO Seat with Les Hirsch
<p>In this episode, Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, President and CEO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, shares how a mission driven, family like culture and deep CEO engagement drive excellence in quality and patient safety. He discusses leadership accountability, clinical excellence, and how transparency, technology, and continuous improvement shape high performing care environments.</p>
Sarah Matlin, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Memorial Health
<p>In this episode, Sarah Matlin, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Memorial Health, joins the podcast to discuss strategic partnerships with Springfield Clinic and Florida International University to expand specialty services. She shares how leveraging the Epic platform and other technologies is helping improve efficiency, enhance care delivery, and make healthcare more affordable for patients.</p>
Harlon Pickett, President of Eagle Care Health Solutions
<p>In this episode, Harlon Pickett, President of Eagle Care Health Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of direct primary care models on patient outcomes and cost. He shares how designing more effective networks and leveraging data can help create a more personalized and efficient healthcare experience. </p>
Reimagining Neurology Care with AI and Precision Medicine with Kemar Green, DO
<p>In this episode, Kemar E. Green, DO, FANA - Rare & Complex Disease Neurologist, Neuro-Ophthalmologist, Oto-Neurologist, Founder & CEO, NeuroAgent AI, Inc., HazyEyes, Inc., Affiliate Faculty, JHU Data Science & AI Institute, Former Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University, discusses how AI, synthetic data, and intelligent systems are transforming neurology care and addressing physician shortages. He shares his vision for continuous, personalized care models and offers advice on building impactful, future-focused careers at the intersection of medicine and technology.</p>
Advancing Cardiovascular Innovation and Leadership in Modern Medicine with Dr. Joseph Rogers
<p>In this episode, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers, Director of The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses groundbreaking innovations in heart failure treatment, artificial heart technology, and gene therapy. He also shares insights on leadership, the future of cardiovascular care, and the importance of prevention in improving long-term patient outcomes.</p>
The Evolution of Healthcare Transactions & the Rise of Ambulatory Care with Eric Tower
<p>In this episode, Eric Tower, Healthcare Corporate Transactions Partner, Blank Rome LLP, shares insights on the rapid shift toward ambulatory care, emerging partnerships, and evolving payment models. He also reflects on his career journey and offers advice on adapting to change and building a thoughtful, experience driven approach to healthcare leadership.</p>
