Dr. Mark Townsend, Chief Clinical Digital Ventures Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health

Irene Bolis, Administrative Clinic Director for Outpatient Neurology at Atrium Health, discusses innovative recruitment strategies within the healthcare sector. She highlights how data-driven approaches are leveraged to identify top candidates, ensuring they align with Atrium Health’s values and goals. Bolis also emphasizes the importance of nurturing employee growth through mentorship programs, fostering continuous learning and professional development. Her insights underscore a commitment to creating a supportive work environment that cultivates both talent acquisition and retention.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting: The Future of Business and Clinical Technologies, features Louis Jeansonne, Chief Medical Information Officer at Ochsner Health. Here, he discusses how innovative technologies are reducing administrative burdens, freeing up healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. Jeansonne also shares strategies for healthcare organizations to better support their IT teams, ensuring the seamless integration of technology into clinical workflows.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Townsend, Chief Clinical Digital Ventures Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health, discusses the organization’s focus on digital transformation and innovative solutions to enhance patient care. He shares insights into partnerships, AI integration, and strategies for navigating headwinds in healthcare, such as staffing challenges and cybersecurity concerns.

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, about the heightened focus on the payer space, from the complexities of Medicare Advantage to major industry disruptions. Jakob shares key insights into the challenges facing payers, shifting political dynamics, and the evolving role of insurance giants in the U.S. healthcare system.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda speaks with Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, about how health systems are embracing leaner operating models to tackle financial challenges and workforce pressures. They also discuss recent hospital mergers and acquisitions, regulatory developments, and what shifting antitrust guidelines under new leadership could mean for the future of healthcare consolidation.

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, discusses Advocate Health’s transformative $1 billion investment in Chicago’s South Side and its implications for healthcare infrastructure. She also highlights the widespread impact of the IV shortage on hospital operations, offering insights into challenges and progress within the healthcare industry.

Join Scott Becker on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast as he engages with Dr. Hoda Asmar, the Chief Clinical Officer of Providence, and Jodi Reyes, COO of the University of Iowa Health Care. They delve into the pressing challenges of hospital operations and explore strategies to balance clinical priorities, manage staffing constraints, and leverage AI technology to optimize capacity. Discover how their innovative approaches are transforming healthcare delivery and hear firsthand experiences on overcoming barriers to access and implementing new care models.This episode is sponsored by LeanTaaS.

In this episode, Scott Becker sits down with Barclay Berdan, CEO of Texas Health Resources, to discuss leadership, strategy, and innovation. Berdan shares insights on fostering a strong organizational culture, addressing the evolving needs of a growing population, and creating consumer-centric healthcare solutions like Breeze Urgent Care Centers and virtual behavioral health services.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Nick Barcellona, CFO of WVU Medicine, discussing key healthcare priorities for 2025. Topics include cybersecurity strategies, AI applications in clinical and administrative settings, and the evolving dynamics of payer-provider relationships.In collaboration with R1.

Shiv Gopalkrishnan, a Business Executive at Philips Healthcare Informatics, discusses the significant shifts in care delivery, the impact of hybrid care models on staff satisfaction, and the role of remote intelligence in enhancing patient care. He provides valuable advice for hospital leaders seeking to implement or expand their virtual care offerings.This episode is sponsored by Philips.