Scott Becker - 9 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following Today 5-9-25

In this episode, Dr. Hesham A. Hassaballa, Medical Director of Critical Care and Respiratory Therapy at Rush-Copley Medical Center, discusses how AI is transforming clinical care, the irreplaceable human elements of medicine, and the leadership values that guide his work. He also shares insights on physician excellence, system-level improvement, and what inspires him as he looks ahead to 2026.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Kunjan Divatia, Vice President of Digital Technology Solutions at Yale New Haven Health. He discusses how AI, virtual care, and emerging digital tools are reshaping provider workflows, improving patient access, and guiding health systems as they navigate new legislation, workforce pressure, and evolving operational demands.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable features Nick Barcellona, Chief Financial Officer, WVU Medicine. He discusses the system’s rapid expansion, its commitment to population health through integrated payer-provider models, and how AI is improving efficiency, reducing burnout, and enhancing the patient and provider experience.In collaboration with R1.

This episode explores the critical role of post-fracture care (PFC) in improving patient care and optimizing healthcare systems. Two program coordinators highlight real-world examples of how PFC can reduce the risk of subsequent fractures and lower healthcare costs. They also share actionable strategies for how to integrate PFC best practices into existing healthcare frameworks including aligning objectives with the organization’s broader strategic goals and establishing and tracking against clear metrics.This episode is sponsored by Amgen.

In this episode, Jamila M. Porter, DrPH, MPH, Chief of Staff and Principal Investigator of MADE for Health Justice at the de Beaumont Foundation, and Aysha Dominguez Pamukcu, JD, Policy Fund Director at the San Francisco Foundation, discuss their new book “Strategic Skills for Public Health Practice: Advancing Equity & Justice”. They share how the field can reclaim its social justice roots, push back against rising attacks on equity, and build a more inclusive and community driven future for public health.

This episode, recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Yasir Tarabichi, CHAIO, CMIO of Ovatient, MetroHealth. He discusses how MetroHealth is deploying responsible, enterprise-wide AI solutions, balancing innovation with operational needs, and ensuring technology enhances care, equity, and clinician experience.

In this episode, Ashley Schutz, Director of IT Quality Assurance at University Health in San Antonio, Texas, shares how her team enhances patient flow and transparency while supporting major technology initiatives, including LeanTaaS' iQueue for Inpatient Flow and the system’s broader clinical and IT modernization efforts. This episode is sponsored by LeanTaaS.

In this episode, Will Yin, CEO of Mandolin, explains how AI driven automation is transforming specialty pharmacy by reducing time to therapy, preventing revenue leakage, and helping health systems navigate evolving payer requirements with greater clarity, consistency, and data insight.This episode is sponsored by Mandolin.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Dr. Nikhil Shetty, Chief Operating Officer, Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists. Dr. Shetty shares how independent ASCs are leveraging technology, lean operations, and price transparency to deliver faster, safer, and more patient-centered care while maintaining flexibility and efficiency in a growing outpatient surgery market.

In this episode, Grant Luke, ASC Ambassador and consultant in supply chain and healthcare technology, discusses the transfer of high-acuity cases and the operational adjustments needed for stronger asset management and workflow optimization. He shares how Cap Expert is reshaping technology in healthcare and offers advice for emerging leaders—especially on bridging finance and clinical perspectives.