Clinical Excellence, Compact Controversies, and the Role of DSOs with Dr. Catherine Watkins

In this episode, Sophia Holder, Executive Vice President and CFO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, shares how CHOP is investing in AI, automation, and strategic partnerships to transform pediatric care, improve access, and build a more sustainable healthcare future.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 3rd Annual Spring Payer Issues Roundtable features Dr. Rebekah Hughey, Medical Director at Highmark Health. She shares how Highmark’s Living Health model streamlines care delivery, tackles health equity through maternal health and food access programs, and enhances member satisfaction through a patient-centered, tech-enabled approach.

In this episode, Linda Matzigkeit, Chief Administrative Officer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, shares the remarkable journey behind the planning, design, and launch of the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital. She highlights how staff and families helped shape the facility, the complex move from the old hospital, and how the state-of-the-art campus is transforming pediatric care in Georgia.

Erin Shaffer Beadle, Executive Vice President and CFO of Tidelands Health, discusses the organization's range of services and how they're navigating ongoing shifts in the healthcare industry. She highlights key trends including COVID-19’s lasting impact on recruitment and price transparency. Erin also outlines Tidelands Health's future growth plans and offers valuable advice for emerging healthcare leaders.

In this episode, Dr. Catherine Watkins, a seasoned dentist with over four decades of experience, joins the podcast to share her unique perspective on dental education, licensure compacts, continuity of care, and the critical importance of maintaining dentistry’s identity as a surgical profession. She also discusses emerging technologies, DSOs, and the growing need for equitable access to care.

This episode features Dr. Daniel Hoody, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Physician at Sanford Health Bemidji. Dr. Hoody discusses the growing challenges in rural clinician workforce recruitment and the innovative partnership with Hennepin to reshape perceptions around rural medicine. He also emphasizes the value of clear communication and cautions against making assumptions when delivering care across diverse communities.

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down major industry developments including UnitedHealth’s defamation suit against The Guardian, looming federal coverage cuts, and Northwestern Medicine’s new academic partnership with BayCare in Florida.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares nine key healthcare updates, including Advocate Health’s $1.5B innovation district, Cleveland Clinic’s tech advancements, financial strain across hospitals, and more.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Wendi Hulett, Chief Nursing Officer at Lincoln County Medical Center – Presbyterian Healthcare Services. She discusses how her team drastically reduced nurse turnover through a rapid hire process and shares insights on navigating workforce expectations and the evolving role of AI in nursing.

Julian Osorio, Prosthodontist and Owner at South Boston Dental Group, joins the podcast to explore how advancements in technology are reshaping the dental space. He discusses the impact of rising labor costs and shares practical advice for current and emerging healthcare leaders looking to succeed in an increasingly complex industry.