Sonny Goyal, Senior Vice President and Head of Diversified Businesses at Blue Cross North Carolina

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda speaks with Dr. Tenbit Emiru, Chief Medical Officer at UCare. Dr. Emiru discusses her role and insights into current healthcare trends, including the challenges of increased medical utilization, advancements in therapeutics, and the critical need for mental health services, while also sharing UCare's strategies for growth and innovative partnerships.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Mariah Muhammad talks with Dr. Robert (Bob) Murry, Chief Medical Officer at NextGen Healthcare. Dr. Murry discusses the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, especially ambient listening technology, and shares insights on the regulatory landscape and qualities essential for effective healthcare leadership in the coming years.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda interviews Shirin Hasan, Research Manager at Endeavor Health. Shirin discusses the critical issues of hospital closures and rising operational costs, while also sharing her excitement about technological innovations and new scientific discoveries in healthcare.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda interviews Ekta Vyas, Chief Human Resources Officer at Keck Medicine of USC. Ekta shares insights into her extensive career in healthcare, emphasizing workforce development, talent management, and the critical competencies needed for healthcare leadership in a rapidly evolving industry.

In this episode, Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins III, founder of Jenkins NeuroSpine and the Greenwich Neurological Institute shares insights into his extensive background in neurosurgery, his transition to private practice, and his innovative work in developing new medical technologies and improving patient outcomes. Check out Dr. Jenkins’ previous episode here: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/arthur-l-jenkins-iii-founder-of-jenkins-neurospine-founder-of-greenwich-neurological-institute-amp-ceo-at-neurotect-llc-79735834.html

Join Laura Dyrda on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast as she interviews Troy W. Williams, MBA, Vice President of Health Systems Partnerships at First Choice Health. Troy shares his extensive experience in healthcare, the importance of transparency, and how First Choice Health is expanding its geographic footprint and enhancing health plan incubation to improve efficiencies and patient care.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda interviews Alison Jones, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Workforce Development at MultiCare Health System. Alison shares her insights on managing workforce challenges in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of strategic workforce planning, career pathways, and leveraging data and AI to improve staffing and development within the organization.

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.