Advancing Digital Access and AI Innovation with Joel Vengco of Hartford HealthCare

On this episode, Dr. Debra A. Wong, Medical Oncologist at City of Hope and Medical Director at AccessHope, joins the podcast to discuss better supporting frontline oncologists in resource-limited settings, improving cancer care access, and the importance of not losing sight of the human element in care.

In this episode, Joel Vengco discusses Hartford HealthCare’s commitment to expanding access, harnessing data, and building consumer centered digital experiences, while sharing how AI, agentic technologies, and workforce evolution will shape the system’s future.

On this episode, Roberta Schwartz, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Houston Methodist, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of implementing new technologies amid increasing information overload and the importance of transparency in adoption. She also highlights efforts to reduce mortality rates, ongoing challenges around access and reimbursement for telehealth services, and her perspective on the future of AI in healthcare.

On this episode, Randy Robbins, MD, President of Valiant Anesthesia Associates, joins the podcast to discuss the effects of COVID on anesthesia, the importance of quality of care, and fostering strong physician engagement.

On this episode, Joey Seliski, Director of Digital Health Strategy and Operations at Allegheny Health Network, joins the podcast to discuss workplace shortages and burnout, growth and adding value through digital initiatives, and preparing for rapid change in healthcare technology.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the top healthcare developments of the week, including CMS rate updates, financial trends across health systems, hiring freezes, job cuts, and more.

On this episode, Kyle Benoit, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Bayhealth joins the podcast to discuss challenges around access and cost of care, strategies for optimizing the organization’s technology footprint, and navigating Medicaid cuts. He also shares insights on expanding and improving the ambulatory care footprint while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.

On this episode, Matthew Cantonis, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of USF Tampa General Physicians joins the podcast to discuss how leadership culture drives improvements in patient access. He highlights the role of agentic communication in reducing manual touchpoints, the importance of data transparency in decision-making, and how academic expansion will shape the future of access across the system.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Patrick Garman, Executive Administrator, Spartan Health Surgicenter. He discusses key forces driving ASC growth, the evolving role of technology, and how physician-led decision making shapes effective partnerships and long-term sustainability.

 In this episode, Dr. Allyson Brooks, the Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of the Hoag Women’s Health Institute, discusses how Hoag is transforming menopause care through multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and community engagement. She shares how the FDA’s recent hormone therapy update and women’s growing advocacy are reshaping the future of midlife health.