Cory Geffre, Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Altru Health System

On this episode, James Siegel, SVP and CFO of VCU Health, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill, strategies for sustainable performance improvement, and his vision for future growth and expansion. He also shares insights on improving patient access and fostering long-term organizational success.

This episode features Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, MD, JD, a healthcare strategy and management professional, coach, and writer, sharing insights on how technology, policy, and innovation are reshaping healthcare. Dr. Balasubramanian discusses the shift from automation to augmented intelligence, the rise of personalized care, and the importance of cultivating clarity, kindness, and composure in leadership.

In this episode, Dr. Brandon Crawford, Functional Neurologist and Co-Founder of 528 Innovations, shares how his team is advancing laser and light therapy through proprietary technology and clinical innovation. Dr. Crawford discusses the merging of photomedicine with regenerative medicine, his Catalyst Method for optimizing neurophysiology, and his philosophy of “never accept never” in patient care and leadership.

On this episode, Cory Geffre, Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Altru Health System, joins the podcast to discuss strategies for increasing the healthcare workforce pipeline and how developing self-awareness is key to becoming an effective and impactful leader.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Omkar Kulkarni, VP, Chief Transformation Officer, Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He discusses how his team is using AI and digital innovations to improve clinician documentation, enhance patient and family experiences, and ensure technology adoption delivers meaningful outcomes.

In this episode, Tracy Moyer, Executive Vice President and CFO of Penn State Health, discusses her financial priorities as she steps into her new role. She shares insights on workforce optimization, leveraging technology like Epic to drive efficiency, and balancing operational stability with long-term growth across expanding markets.

In this episode, Vinay Kulkarni, Chief Information Officer at SCAN Group, discusses how AI, automation, and digital tools are transforming Medicare Advantage. He explains how these technologies improve care coordination, reduce administrative burden, and personalize care for seniors while maintaining high-quality, empathetic member experiences.

On this episode, Dr. Keyur B. Thakar, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Northwell’s Phelps Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss his priorities for the year, including expanding access to advanced cancer care in Westchester. He shares insights on the benefits of lifestyle medicine and plant-based diets, and emphasizes the importance of thinking beyond treating disease to focus on prevention and long-term wellness.

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discusses Q3 earnings from HCA, Tenet, and Community Health Systems. Alan highlights growth in high-acuity care, strong ambulatory performance, and strategic divestitures that are reshaping profitability and positioning for future success.

In this episode, Dr. Marcus Speaker, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Carilion Clinic, discusses how AI tools like ambient scribe technology, note summarization, and generative automation are transforming clinical workflows. He shares lessons on governance, technology alignment, and focusing innovation on real organizational needs to improve both efficiency and patient care.