Federal Funding Shifts, Hospital Closures & Academic Health System Challenges – with Laura Dyrda

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare joins Scott Becker to break down critical healthcare updates, including NIH grant freezes, the impact on academic medical centers, and a troubling rise in hospital closures.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why shares of Universal Health Services, Tenet Healthcare, and Humana took sharp hits, with concerns ranging from reimbursement risks to earnings expectations and Medicare star ratings.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares six key healthcare updates, including Intermountain’s expansion in Utah, OSU Wexner’s move to go cashless, improved cancer rates, the impact of Medicaid expansion, middle management cuts, and more.

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason speaks with Thomas Lanvers, Senior Vice President at Locumsmart, about the evolving landscape of physician and advanced practice provider (APP) staffing. Thomas shares key trends shaping today’s workforce, from physician retirements to shifting care models, and offers practical strategies for aligning cost-effective staffing with long-term organizational goals. Tune in for insights on how innovation, AI, and strategic partnerships are helping healthcare leaders future-proof their workforce.This episode is sponsored by Locumsmart.

In this episode, Vishal Bhalla, Founder & CEO of AnalytAIX, and Noel Zamot, COO of AnalytAIX, share insights into how their company is bridging the AI adoption gap in healthcare by making data insights more accessible, improving safety, and supporting human-centered care. Learn more at https://analytaix.com/

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five key stories shaping healthcare today, from hospital closures and hiring freezes to increased burdens on leadership, a notable meeting between a hospital CEO and RFK Jr., and the White House’s focus on COVID-19 lab leak investigations.

In this episode, William “Skip” Hidlay, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, shares how his team is leveraging generative AI, integrated storytelling, and strategic improvisation to drive brand growth ahead of the center’s historic expansion.

In this episode, Janice Polo, EVP and CFO of BayCare Health System, shares insights into her her 35-year journey at BayCare, key strategies in workforce optimization, leveraging AI for efficiency, and how the organization maintains financial strength amid industry headwinds.

In this episode, Aaron Chang, FACHE and President of Jefferson Health East Region, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss how Jefferson is expanding access to care, addressing workforce challenges, and investing in clinical innovation. He also shares insights on leadership, partnerships, and the impactful oncology expansion bringing expert cancer care closer to South Jersey communities.

In this episode, Dr. Alexander K. Meininger, Managing Partner at Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, joins Scott Becker to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of running an independent orthopedic practice in a resort town, trends in outpatient procedures, bioinductive implants, and advice for emerging physician leaders.