Dr. Peter Slavin, CEO of Cedars-Sinai, and David Kaplan, Chair of the Board

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 3rd Annual Spring Payer Issues Roundtable features Dr. Sachin Jain, President and Chief Executive Officer, SCAN Group. Dr. Jain discusses how SCAN is redefining member experience through human-centered care and highlights the urgent need for deeper payer-provider partnerships to drive true innovation and better outcomes in healthcare.

Melanie Wilson, Interim CFO for Essentia Health, joins the podcast to discuss value-based patient care models and how political shifts are influencing the healthcare finance landscape. She highlights the importance of community partnerships and shares what excites her most about the future of the industry—including improvements in operational efficiency and streamlining workflow to better serve patients and providers alike.

Dr. Jamie Leigh Wells, President and Founder of the Yale Alumni Health Network and U.S. Ambassador in Healthcare for the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), joins the podcast to discuss insights from her book A Clinical Lens on Pediatric Engineering: Pioneering Science and Technology for Cutting Edge Patient Care. She explores the impact of clinical engineering on pediatric care and how early interventions can influence long-term health outcomes. Dr. Wells also shares key trends shaping the future of healthcare and offers thoughtful guidance for emerging leaders in the field.

In this episode, Caroline Carney, President of Behavioral Health and CMO at Magellan Health, discusses integrating behavioral and physical health, addressing social determinants, and expanding access through value-based and collaborative care models. She shares strategic insights on improving outcomes while navigating industry headwinds.

In this episode, Alan Silver, President of Centene’s ICHRA-focused Ambetter Health Solutions, joins the Jakob Emerson to discuss the rapid evolution of individual coverage HRAs, why large and small employers are embracing the model, and what it takes for insurers to succeed in this growing space.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Quanna Batiste, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Touro Infirmary, LCMC Health. Quanna shares insights on optimizing nursing structures, leading with transparency, and embracing innovations like virtual nursing and AI to drive clinical efficiency and future-ready care.

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Brian Zimmerman speaks with Dr. Mindy Nye, Vice President at Labcorp, about the evolving role of diagnostic laboratory science and how innovation is transforming patient care. Dr. Nye explores the meaning of “diagnostic innovation,” the technologies reshaping lab capabilities, and how these advancements are creating new value for health systems. Tune in for expert insights on why the clinical lab is becoming an increasingly strategic asset in modern healthcare.This episode is sponsored by labcorp.

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Brian Zimmerman is joined by Rob Guthrie, CEO of ENFRA (formerly Bernhard), and Brandon Siebold, SVP & Treasurer at Adventist Health, to explore how Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) is helping hospitals modernize infrastructure without taking on additional financial risk. The conversation covers ENFRA’s rebranded mission, the financial and operational impact of EaaS partnerships, and real-world results from Adventist Health’s system-wide energy transformation. Tune in to hear how CFOs and healthcare executives can align energy strategy with long-term sustainability, resilience, and capital efficiency.This episode is sponsored by ENFRA.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Scott Polenz, Advisory Services Principal Consultant at CHG Healthcare. Scott shares insights on physician and APP recruitment and retention, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning, flexibility, and personalizing the candidate experience to address today’s workforce challenges.This episode is sponsored by CHG Healthcare.

In this episode, Dr. June Gipson, CEO of My Brother's Keeper, Inc., joins the podcast to share how her organization is addressing sexual and reproductive health, tackling funding cuts, and expanding care across Mississippi. She also discusses emerging public health trends, the power of prevention, and how leaders must adapt to sustain impact in fragile systems.