Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

This episode features Jeremiah “JJ” Hodshire, President & CEO at Hillsdale Hospital. Here, he discusses access to care and the importance of rural hospitals, the issue of rising labor and operational costs while reimbursement stays flat, the biggest misconception about rural healthcare, and more.

This episode features Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. Here, he discusses CHS planning to sell 3 hospitals to Tampa General and Jefferson Health reducing its workforce by approximately 1% or about 400 positions.

In this episode, we are joined by Manav Sevak, CEO at Memora Health to discuss his journey & experience co-founding Memora Health right out of college, the importance for founders to find what drives them & cultivate that passion, and more.

Dr. Ashvin Dewan, Orthopedic Surgeon at Houston Methodist Hospital joins the podcast to discuss his background in software engineering & how that plays into his current role, big headwinds planned for this year, how spine and orthopedics will evolve in the next 2-3 years, and where he sees the best opportunity for growth.

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks on 15 surgery center trends we are watching today.

In this 20 minute episode we talk with Jason Harber, Vice President, Client Services - Inpatient Flow at LeanTaaS about innovation in hospital operations and patient flow. Tune in for insights into areas that are ripe for innovation, including process improvement, discharge planning, and nurse staffing, plus tips for measuring ROI and KPIs, how generative AI can elevate the everyday healthcare worker, and much more.This episode is sponsored by LeanTaaS (https://leantaas.com/) 

This episode features Roman Sandler, CTO & Co-founder of iCardio.ai. Here, he discusses his background, how iCardio.ai is reducing the time clinicians spend on echocardiograms by 50% while reducing misdiagnoses, healthcare machine learning trends he’s keeping his eye on, and more!

Aaron Neinstein, Chief Medical Officer at Notable, Vice President of Digital Health for UCSF Health and Associate Professor in the UCSF Division of Endocrinology joins the podcast to discuss his background, opportunities & headwinds in digital transformation & healthcare overall that he’s keeping an eye on, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Schneider, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Homeward, discusses her background, what Homeward’s goals and values are, who they are partnering with to achieve those goals, the most important thing healthcare executives should do now to make sure their organizations are successful in the future, and more.

This episode features Darmita G. Wilson, Vice President of Northern Light Medical Groups of Maine, Northern Light Health. Here, she discusses her background, her organization’s focus on population health management, the importance for healthcare leaders to have a firm grasp on technology, and more.

This episode features Dr. Ravi Bashyal, Vice-Chairman of Patient and Provider Experience & Director of Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Medical Advisory Board and Site Medical Director for Hall of Fame Health. Here, he discusses his background, what he’s focusing on currently, the move towards more minimally invasive hip & knee surgery done in outpatient settings, his perspective on how medical school & residency programs can be streamlined in order to combat the physician shortages plaguing the country, and more.

This episode features John Kleinheinz, Chairman of the Board of Overseers for The Hoover Institution. Here, he discusses his background as a former hedge fund manager, the book he co-wrote The Siberia Job that dives into his experiences as an investor in Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union, his perspective on the current geopolitical landscape, and more.

This episode features Dr. Clayton Bauer, Neurosurgeon at Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay. Here, he discusses trends in spine surgery he is watching, what he’s focusing on in the second half of 2023, advice he would give to young spine surgeons looking to have a fulfilling career, and more.

Welcome to the Becker's Healthcare podcast, where Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, President and CEO of Harris Health System. As the primary healthcare safety net system of Harris County, Dr. Porsa sheds light on the essential role of Harris Health and its commitment to serving the uninsured and underinsured population. He emphasizes the significance of public health systems, their economic impact, and their role in training future healthcare professionals. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by Harris Health and the importance of health equity and population health. Dr. Porsa shares his experiences and insights, highlighting the need for clarity, focus, and partnerships to address social determinants of health and achieve equitable health outcomes. Join us for this enlightening episode as we explore the critical work of Harris Health and the pursuit of health equity.

Dr. Hyun Bae, Medical Director of the Spine Institute at Center for Spinal Restoration joins the podcast to discuss his background, big headwinds he's planning for this year, how spine and orthopedics will evolve in the next few years, and where he sees the best opportunities for growth.