Dr. Maulik Purohit, Chief Health Innovation Officer at datosX Digital Health Labs

In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into seven healthcare stories, including credit downgrades for struggling health systems, mergers for survival, Medicaid planning, tariff cuts, and more.

Renee Bernard, Director of the Cardiovascular Institute at Brown University Health - Rhode Island Hospital, joins Becker's to discuss overcoming access and throughput challenges, leveraging data for resource management, and preparing for the future of structural heart interventions.This episode is sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences.

In this episode, James Rohrbaugh, Executive Vice President and CFO of Northern Light Health, shares insights into the evolving financial landscape of rural healthcare. He discusses key industry trends, the impact of regulatory uncertainty, revenue cycle challenges, and the role of strategic partnerships in sustaining healthcare access.

In this episode, Pamela Landis, Senior Vice President of Digital Engagement at Hackensack Meridian Health, shares how her team is improving patient access, enhancing digital experiences, and addressing industry challenges. She also discusses the importance of collaboration, leadership, and navigating uncertainty in healthcare.

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, discusses the financial ripple effects of new tariffs on hospitals, a major drop in M&A activity, and Ascension’s continued efforts to streamline its operations through hospital divestitures.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason sits down with Wayne Lipton, Managing Partner at Concierge Choice Physicians, to discuss the growing role of flexible membership medicine in today’s complex healthcare environment. Wayne shares insights from nearly two decades in the space, explaining how hybrid concierge models support physician retention, improve patient satisfaction, and boost financial sustainability without disrupting operations.This episode is sponsored by Concierge Choice Physicians.

In this episode, Leeann Kaminsky, Senior VP and Chief HR Officer at WVU Health System, shares insights into the health system’s growth and workforce development initiatives. From innovative training programs for future healthcare workers to unique work-life balance strategies, Leeann discusses how WVU is addressing current challenges in recruitment, retention, and employee engagement.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven top healthcare headlines, including rising Medicare Advantage payments, Ascension’s Michigan market exit, the growing trend of CFOs becoming CEOs, and more.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, shares insights into how new tariffs and political uncertainty are affecting hospital supply chains and M&A activity. She also shares the latest CMS updates on Medicare Advantage payments and what it all means for health system strategy.

Managed care contracting has never been more challenging for health systems. In this episode, Alan Condon speaks with Daniel Morissette, CFO of CommonSpirit, and Ken Steele, Partner at ECG Management Consultants, about the rising volume of payer denials, evolving negotiation strategies, and the financial sustainability of hospitals navigating razor-thin margins.This episode is sponsored by ECG Management Consultants.