Raising the Standard: How Geriatric Surgery Verification Programs Are Transforming Surgical Care

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason is joined by Dr. Hemant Keny of Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Dr. Matthew Schiralli of Rochester Regional Health to discuss the impact of the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program. The conversation explores how these physician-led efforts are improving patient outcomes, reducing complications, and aligning with new CMS measures—while also demonstrating clear ROI to health system leaders. Tune in to hear how surgical teams are advancing care for older adults and creating a new standard in surgical quality and safety.This episode is sponsored by American College of Surgeons.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features David Carmouche, MD, Executive Vice President & Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Lumeris. Dr. Carmouche discusses how Lumeris is leveraging AI to redefine primary care delivery, scale access, and improve outcomes—without sacrificing quality or provider trust.This episode is sponsored by Lumeris.

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss the House Republicans' proposed $715 billion in Medicaid and ACA cuts and the strong pushback from hospital leaders. He also shares insights from his recent conversation with Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling about the $23 billion Northwell–Nuvance merger.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Marschall Runge, Dean, University of Michigan Medical School; Executive Vice President, Medical Affairs, University of Michigan; and CEO of Michigan Medicine. Dr. Runge shares insights on leading a complex academic health system, driving integration across hospitals, managing financial headwinds, and embracing AI and digital innovation to shape the future of care.

In this special episode recorded at Becker’s Annual Meeting 2025, leaders from Noom Health share how their platform is advancing whole-person care through behavior change and digital innovation. The conversation highlights how Noom leverages data, coaching, and psychology to support better health outcomes—particularly in chronic disease management and preventative care. Tune in to hear how scalable digital solutions are reshaping engagement and impact across the healthcare ecosystem.This episode is sponsored by Noom Health.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Dugan Winkie, Vice President, Head of Commercial Strategy at Cedar. He shares insights on the launch of Cedar’s new AI voice agent Kora, and how it's reducing costs for providers, streamlining patient billing experiences, and shaping the future of healthcare financial engagement.This episode is sponsored by Cedar.

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Jakob Emerson speaks with Beata Piehl, Director of Interoperability Solutions and EHR Integrations at Dexcom, about how continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data is transforming glycemic management through seamless integration with electronic health records. Beata shares the latest innovations in CGM-to-EHR interoperability, how Dexcom supports both individualized care and population health strategies, and what sets their direct integration apart. Tune in to learn how healthcare providers can better leverage CGM data to improve outcomes and operational efficiency.This episode is sponsored by Dexcom.

In this episode, Dorothy Seleski, President of Medi-Cal at Health Net, discusses the organization's $9 million investment in strengthening California’s physician workforce, with a focus on underserved communities, cultural representation, and long-term collaboration across sectors.

In this episode, Scott Becker is joined by Becker's Healthcare Editor-in-Chief Laura Dyrda to discuss major healthcare developments, including a new executive order targeting drug prices, potential Medicaid cuts, and OpenAI’s new framework for evaluating AI in clinical settings.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights urgent healthcare issues, including the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts, the growing wave of rural hospital and maternity unit closures, and rising concerns around maternal health and drug pricing reforms.