Denise Scarpelli, PharmD, MBA, CPEL, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UChicago Medicine

In this episode, PV Subba Rao, President, NTT DATA, discusses how agentic AI can improve revenue cycle outcomes, unlock cash and margin, reduce administrative burden and create capacity for broader health system transformation.This episode is sponsored by NTT DATA.

In this episode, Graciana Garces, Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Susan Boland, Manager of Nursing Operations, Avenue 360 Health & Wellness, and Eryn Sims, LVN & Hypertension Nurse Champion, Avenue 360 Health & Wellness, discuss building sustainable, community-centered approaches to hypertension care through food access, education, remote monitoring and personalized patient support. They also share lessons on overcoming transportation, technology and care coordination barriers while strengthening partnerships between community organizations and healthcare providers. 

In this episode, Denise Scarpelli, PharmD, MBA, CPEL, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UChicago Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss GLP-1 medications and strategies for keeping drug prices down. She also shares insights on managing drug shortages and developing payer-adaptive models.

In this episode, Dwight W. McBee, Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, joins the podcast to discuss facilitating better communication with patients and advancing equity and inclusion in the healthcare experience. He also shares advice for emerging leaders and insights on building stronger connections with patients and the communities they serve.

In this episode, Christina Berg, RN, MHA, Sr. Director, Product Management, Imprivata, discusses how stronger patient identity can improve safety, protect against fraud, reduce duplicate records and denied claims, and create more efficient healthcare experiences. This episode is sponsored by Imprivata.

In this episode, Seema Verma, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, discusses Oracle’s AI focused EHR strategy, trustworthy AI, revenue cycle transformation, oncology and using real time data to modernize healthcare.This episode is sponsored by Oracle Health.

In this episode, Phillip Chang, MD, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at CommonSpirit Health, discusses physician burnout and well-being, the role of AI scribes and documentation tools, and how CommonSpirit supports both employed and independent physicians. He also shares lessons on physician leadership, moral injury and bridging the gap between clinicians and the C-suite.

In this episode, Tenisha Grimmer, MBA, CPA, PHR, Chief Financial Officer at Access Community Health Centers, joins the podcast to discuss removing barriers to care and building a positive workplace culture through intentional communication. She also shares insights on navigating Medicaid changes and the 340B program while supporting accessible, sustainable healthcare.

In this episode, Miguel "Mike" Vigo IV, MBA, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, UC San Diego Health, discusses reducing controllable loss, strengthening revenue cycle fundamentals, addressing revenue leakage, and preparing for AI and automation. He also shares how UC San Diego Health is improving patient access, team development, charge capture, and patient throughput while balancing margins and reimbursement pressures.

In this episode, Miguel "Mike" Vigo IV, MBA, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, UC San Diego Health, discusses reducing controllable loss, strengthening revenue cycle fundamentals, addressing revenue leakage, and preparing for AI and automation. He also shares how UC San Diego Health is improving patient access, team development, charge capture, and patient throughput while balancing margins and reimbursement pressures.