Scott Becker - 5 Labor Stories We Are Following Today 10-14-25

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the remarkable career of Daniel Morissette, longtime CFO and Senior Executive Vice President of CommonSpirit Health.

This episode, recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Dr. Bryon Frost, CMIO of McLeod Health. He shares how his team developed a bias-resistant, three-phase approach to selecting and scaling AI scribe technology, improving physician experience, reducing cognitive burden, and achieving measurable financial and clinical ROI.This episode is sponsored by Suki.

In this episode, Iliana A. Mora, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sinai Chicago, joins the podcast to discuss how she balances compassionate leadership with the operational demands of running a major urban health system. She shares insights on workforce engagement, navigating reimbursement challenges, and staying centered amid constant change in healthcare.

In this episode, Lynn Barr of Caravan Health and John Budd of ECG Management Consultants discuss the urgent challenges facing rural hospitals, the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund, and strategies to move beyond short-term fixes toward sustainable care models and new payment approaches.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five major labor stories in healthcare, including the Kaiser Permanente strike, and more.

This episode features Jodie Hilliker, Senior Director at Healthrise, who discusses the concept of the Revenue Ripple and how empowering providers through EHR optimization can drive better patient outcomes, greater efficiency, and stronger financial performance. She shares strategies for overcoming common barriers and real-world results from organizations that have embraced provider optimization.This episiode is sponsored by Healthrise.

In this episode, Patrick Magallanes, President and CEO of Steindler Orthopedics, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s history, the launch of its new ASC, and how strategic partnerships and a focus on patient experience are shaping its future growth.Learn more about shaping the future of your ASC here: http://bit.ly/4qdWN0g

pisode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Scott Becker talks with Kathy Gaughran, Senior Marketing Strategist at Healthcare Success Strategies, about how AI is transforming digital marketing, recruitment, and patient engagement in healthcare. Kathy also shares insights on balancing centralized branding with local impact and the importance of staying ahead of technology to drive sustainable growth.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Clara Lin, Chief Medical Information Officer, Seattle Children's. Dr. Lin shares how her organization is integrating AI responsibly through strong governance, patient engagement, and operational alignment to enhance both clinical workflows and patient care.

In this episode, Timothy Collins, CEO of UCR Health, discusses expanding access to care and training the next generation of physicians in the Inland Empire. He shares how UCR Health is tackling provider shortages, fostering collaboration, and creating a patient-centered model to meet the region’s growing healthcare needs.