Erin Drinkwater, Chief of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships at MetroPlusHealth

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Peter Charvat, Chief Clinical Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health Richmond, discusses his transition from clinical practice to executive leadership and the innovative initiatives his team is implementing. Dr. Charvat highlights the challenges of managing a complex patient population and the strategies to optimize workflows and enhance patient care through technology and team-based models.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda is joined by Sonny Goyal, Senior Vice President and Head of Diversified Businesses at Blue Cross North Carolina. Sonny discusses innovative strategies to improve access to quality, affordable care, focusing on trends such as telehealth, AI advancements, and value-based care models, while also addressing significant headwinds like rising healthcare costs and provider shortages.

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare. Jakob discusses two major topics: the significant industry impact of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, including recent organizational decisions and research findings, and the ongoing drama surrounding the recalculation of Medicare Advantage star ratings by CMS, which has major financial implications for health plans.

This podcast explores the challenges and opportunities in EHR training for clinicians. Host, Liz Griffith, EHR Education Director at uPerform, talks with Dr. Stephanie Lahr, President, Artisight, and Jenna Anderson, Vice President, Collaborative Insights, KLAS Research, on how to bridge the gap between what health systems provide and what clinicians need. The conversation covers common pain points, successful strategies like just-in-time training, and the importance of aligning EHR education with improved patient care.This episode is sponsored by uPerform.

Recent data suggests nurse staffing is improving, but challenges remain. This episode features Tim Johnsen, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and Larry Adams, Chief Nurse Executive of ShiftMed, discussing current staffing trends, successful retention strategies, and priorities for future success. Learn how healthcare leaders can build on these improvements to ensure a well-staffed future.This episode is sponsored by ShiftMed.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Molly Gamble speaks with Shelby Medina, CEO of Windom Area Health. Shelby shares insights on the hospital's focus on building a culture of growth, service line development, and provider recruitment, while also discussing the unique challenges and strategies involved in maintaining obstetrics services in a critical access hospital.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Reem Nouh, Chief Strategy Officer at Adams & Knight, Inc., and Kaitlyn Urlaub, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at UMass Memorial Health. The discussion focuses on the critical importance of talent recruitment in the healthcare industry, exploring innovative strategies for attracting and retaining talent amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the top healthcare news stories of the week.

Join us for an important conversation about health equity with Humboldt Park Health’s President and CEO José R. Sánchez and Chief Operating Officer Daisy Rodriguez who share some of their organization’s initiatives to address healthcare disparities including leveraging EHR solutions, mobile units, and more. Humboldt Park Health recently became the 13th organization in the country to earn Joint Commission Health Equity Certification.This episode is sponsored by Meditech.

In this episode, Erin Drinkwater, Chief of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships at MetroPlusHealth discusses her background, the initiatives at MetroPlusHealth focused on enhancing healthcare access and equity for New Yorkers, and the organization’s strategic priorities, including their integrated behavioral health services and the Food as Medicine program.