Scott Becker - Private Equity & Physician Practices: The Good , the Bad, & the Ugly 7-15-25

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Joy White, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. White shares how her team has reduced contract labor, launched an inclusion-focused campaign, and leveraged social media to attract and retain top talent while navigating rising care demands and shrinking reimbursement.

In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Cohen, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Operating Officer at Hartford HealthCare, shares insights into the health system’s journey toward clinical integration, its commitment to patient safety, and the groundbreaking launch of HHC 24/7 virtual care. He also discusses Hartford HealthCare’s ambitious 2035 plan to become the nation’s most people-centric health system.

In this episode, Mike Slubowski, President and CEO of Trinity Health, shares personal insights and leadership lessons that have shaped his approach to healthcare. He discusses the power of mission-driven leadership, the importance of surrounding yourself with strong teams, and the bold moves Trinity Health has made to transform care delivery.

In this episode, Régine Villain of Ochsner Health, Tom Lubotsky of Allina Health, and Steve Liou of Clarium discuss how health systems are transforming supply chains to improve reliability, responsiveness, and sustainability. From vertically integrated manufacturing to technology-driven data sharing, these leaders share strategies for building proactive, resilient supply ecosystems.This episode is sponsored by Clarium.

This episode features Dave Lamar, Chief Growth Officer at MediQuant, discussing how healthcare organizations can use data-driven onboarding and standardized retention strategies to reduce costs, ensure compliance, and improve the patient experience during system transitions. He also shares insights on avoiding common pitfalls and why choosing the right partners matters.This episode is sponsored by MediQuant.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Zeeshan Tayeb, Medical Director, Pain Specialists of Cincinnati. Dr. Tayeb shares insights on the evolution of pain and orthopedic care, the strategic use of AI and outsourcing, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes, efficiency, and holistic patient care.

In this episode, Dr. Erika Trovato, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, shares how her multidisciplinary team supports complex brain injury patients through personalized rehabilitation and long-term recovery. She discusses the growing awareness of brain health, innovations in diagnostics and treatment, and the importance of advocacy, education, and access to care.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of private equity involvement in physician practices, highlighting how margins, debt levels, and compensation structures determine outcomes.

This podcast continues the important conversation on osteoporosis, shining a spotlight on a population health approach and the importance of establishing a post-fracture care program. Christen Buseman, PhD, MPH, Health Systems and Key Accounts Marketing Director, U.S. Bone Health Franchise, Amgen, speaks with Andrea J. Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Andrea Fox, DMSc, MMS, MHA, PA-C, of Stanford Healthcare Orthopedic Bone Health Program about the importance of taking a proactive approach to reducing fractures and strategies taken to establish successful post-fracture osteoporosis care program interventions at their institutions. This episode is sponsored by Amgen and the participants have been compensated for their time.This episode is sponsored by Amgen.

This episode features Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey, Chief Medical Officer at CorroHealth, as she shares insights on closing revenue assurance gaps, the critical role of clinical documentation, and how AI and integrated strategies can help healthcare organizations proactively address denials and enhance financial performance. She also offers a forward-looking perspective on navigating change through collaboration and innovation.This episode is sponsored by CorroHealth.