Mark Grippi, AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio Market President

This episode features Tali Segev, Vice President of Customer Success at MyndYou. She discusses how healthcare organizations can move beyond the “bright shiny object” phase of AI to focus on measurable ROI, effective change management, and maintaining the human connection at the heart of patient care.This episode is sponsored by MyndYou.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Kayla Schneeweiss-Keene, ASC Administrator, Mann Eye Institute, and Kevin Dowdy, Associate Principal, ECG. They explore the growth of office-based surgery suites, cost and efficiency differences with ASCs, and how physicians and payers are shaping the next phase of outpatient care.

On this episode, Jeff Sandene, EVP and CFO of Vandalia Health, joins the podcast to discuss the key trends he’s following in healthcare, his focus on AI innovation, and the organization’s strategic planning process. He also highlights Vandalia Health’s efforts toward mobile medicine expansion and how these initiatives are shaping the future of care delivery.

This episode features Thomas A. Shaffrey, MD, Primary Care and Hospitalist at Steward Medical Group, sharing his insights on the No Surprises Act, the importance of strong contracting for practices, and the challenges facing U.S. hospitals and physicians. Dr. Shaffrey emphasizes the value of physician involvement in business and policy to ensure healthcare sustainability and patient access.

On this episode, Todd Smith, MD, Chief Physician Executive at Sutter Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss ambulatory growth strategies and clinical standardization. He shares insights on improving access to care and the importance of effective orientation programs for staff to ensure high-quality patient experiences.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Chris Horvat, Senior Director of Clinical Informatics at UPMC, discussing the leveraging of generative AI and machine learning in healthcare. He also offers advice for emerging leaders on navigating the evolving digital health landscape.

This episode features Frank Ferramosca, Executive Vice President at ENFRA, and Steve Scannell, Chief Investment Officer at Baptist Health. They share how Baptist Health leveraged an Energy-as-a-Service partnership to unlock significant operational savings, preserve capital, and drive long-term sustainability through smarter infrastructure investment.This episode is sponsored by ENFRA.

On this episode, Mark Grippi, AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio Market President joins the podcast to discuss opening dialogue with members to improve care, the role of health risk assessments, and overcoming digital fatigue in healthcare.

This episode features Robert Trager, Owner of Dentists for Airport Employees, as he discusses the rising costs of running a private practice and the challenges posed by insurance in today’s dental landscape. He also shares his excitement about the role of AI in dentistry and how it’s shaping the future of patient care.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Todd Currier, CASC, CPA, FACMPE, CEO/Administrator at Bend Surgery Center. He discusses the rapid evolution of the ASC industry, the impact of AI and robotics on operations, and the importance of leadership engagement and advocacy to sustain growth and quality care.