Mergers, Market Shifts, and Hospital Strategy with Laura Dyrda

In this episode, Robert Brunswick, Chairman of the Board at Hoag Hospital and Co-Founder of Hoag Innovators, discusses how Hoag Innovators is transforming philanthropy by funding physician-led innovations, driving breakthroughs in areas like cancer detection and maternal health, and inspiring a new generation of engaged donors.

On this episode, Yerachmiel (Richard) Stern, L.C.S.W., Executive Director of Pesach Tikvah, joins the podcast to offer both clinical and business perspectives on the current healthcare landscape, discuss how health insurance is used for mental health services, and share advice for emerging leaders in nonprofit organizations.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Elisa Auguste, Administrator, Precision Care Surgery Center. She discusses key trends driving ASC growth, from technology integration and AI in coding to payer partnerships and workforce investment, emphasizing how thoughtful strategy and empowered teams are shaping the future of outpatient surgery.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Azizza Dorsey, Chief Operating Officer, APMG. She discusses the rapid expansion of the ASC market, the impact of technology and private equity, and why aligning goals and embracing digital transformation are key to long-term success.

In this episode, Dr. Tom Nguyen, Professor and Chair of Cardiovascular Sciences at FIU and Chief Medical Executive at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, discusses how wearable devices, voice technology, and AI are transforming early detection, prediction, and treatment in cardiovascular care. He also shares insights on using technology to reduce disparities, enhance patient monitoring, and shape the next era of surgery.

Dr. Amy Thompson, Chief Executive of Covenant Children's Hospital, highlights her focus on improving outpatient care, including advancements in intensive outpatient services. She discusses efforts to break the stigma surrounding mental health care, as well as initiatives to strengthen and streamline transfer care for patients.

In this episode, Jacob Rodman, Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, discusses how his team improved efficiency by bringing anesthesia services in-house, strategies for navigating Medicare uncertainty, and the growing role of AI in clinical and ASC operations. He also shares his vision for leadership development and future growth in outpatient neurosurgical care.

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.