Strengthening the Nursing Workforce Through Education and Innovation with Melanie Heuston, DNP, RN

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss major healthcare mergers and acquisitions, including Bon Secours Mercy Health’s planned acquisition of Surgery Partners, Kaiser Permanente’s expansion through Risant Health, and the proposed Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health merger.

In this episode, Melanie Heuston, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Executive, WVU Medicine, discusses innovative nurse education and recruitment programs, strategies to improve retention, virtual nursing and workplace safety initiatives.

In this episode, Ed Ricks, M.H.A., CHCIO, Managing Director for healthcare IT practice at Baker Tilly, and Dr. Jitendra Barmecha, MD, MPH, MACP, SFHM, SVP, Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer, SBH Health System, discuss EHR optimization, workflow redesign, and measuring technology's impact on patient outcomes. They also explore AI integration, agentic AI governance, and the importance of building trust and improving care rather than simply adding more technology.This episode is sponsored by Baker Tilly.

In this episode, Matt Davis, Zone Leader of Hospital Patient Monitoring, Philips North America, and Adam Alkhato, Senior Director, Biomedical Engineering & Life Science Technology, Stanford Health Care, discuss how health systems can build a strong foundation for clinical AI through bedside data integration, high-value use cases, measurable ROI and effective governance. This episode is sponsored by Philips.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Bass, Global Medical Director, Viome, discusses how microbiome testing and personalized nutrition can help clinicians address persistent GI symptoms, improve clinical decision making, and support earlier pancreatic cancer detection. He also explores emerging trends in AI, preventative care, and the future of clinical practice.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Chris Carmody, Chief Technology Officer, UPMC, who discusses using AI to turn growing volumes of healthcare data into actionable clinical insights, reduce fragmentation and create a more seamless experience across care settings.In collaboration with Philips.

In this episode, Dr. Patricia Henwood, EVP, Chief Clinical Officer at Jefferson Health, discusses the health system’s approach to AI integration, including its intent, integration, and impact framework, ambient AI results, and patient facing AI voice agents designed to improve care access, clinician efficiency, and patient experience.This episode is sponsored by Hippocratic AI.

Andy Colbert, Senior Managing Director at Ziegler, discusses the forces shaping ASC ownership and transactions in 2027, including joint ventures, private equity investment, and physician alignment. He also covers deal structure, succession planning, rising operating costs, and developing the next generation of physician leaders.This episode is sponsored by Ziegler.

In this episode, Jody Reyes, Chief Operating Officer of the Clinical Enterprise at UI Health Care, University of Iowa Health Care, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of accountability and ownership in healthcare leadership. She also shares insights on navigating the changing economics of healthcare and adapting operational strategies to meet evolving organizational challenges.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Deb Anderson, MBA, Chief Information Officer, Endeavor Health, discussing the integration of three electronic health records into one system, technology simplification, and strategies for managing costs while advancing digital transformation.