Leading with Optimism: Mary Mannix on Innovation, Medicaid Challenges & Community Health

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to explore key trends in healthcare, including major innovation initiatives from Mayo Clinic and Emory Healthcare, along with a notable rise in CEO turnover and what it means for the industry's future.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Lynne Fiscus, President and Chief Executive Officer of UNC Physicians Network. She shares insights on building a sustainable clinical workforce through initiatives like the O2 onboarding and optimization team, and highlights how UNC Health is prioritizing flexibility to reduce burnout and improve care delivery.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Johnson, VP of Clinical Integration at SSM Health, shares how the system scaled value-based care to over 600,000 lives. He discusses the role of leadership, data infrastructure, and regional differentiation in building a sustainable model that balances value-based and fee-for-service care.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Heather Resseger, Senior Vice President, Chief Hospital Operations Officer and Chief Nursing Officer at NorthBay Health. She discusses her organization’s Magnet recertification, workforce engagement strategies, and the critical need to address behavioral health as a core component of improving care delivery.

In this episode, Dr. Jay Kimmel, Orthopedic Surgeon and Co-Founder of Upswing Health, joins Scott Becker to discuss his journey from clinical practice to digital health innovation. He shares how Upswing is reshaping musculoskeletal care with AI, telehealth, and a patient-first mission—aiming to make care smarter, faster, and more accessible.

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erica Carbajal sits down with Jose Arnold Tariga, Director of Clinical Education and Development at Insight Global Health, to explore the hidden pitfalls in integrating internationally educated nurses (IENs) into U.S. health systems. Arnold shares best practices including pre-arrival preparation, EMR training, and simulation-based education, emphasizing that successful IEN programs require holistic support—not just clinical onboarding. Tune in to learn why organizational alignment, cultural humility, and early investment are key to building a resilient, diverse nursing workforce.This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss three healthcare trends that have shifted out of the limelight: retail healthcare disruption, AI in clinical operations, and the future of GLP-1s. She offers sharp insights on what these shifts reveal about deeper structural issues in the industry.

 In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Lukas Voss speaks with Gaurav Gupta, SVP of Product Strategy and Performance Management at Med-Metrix, about the rising role of artificial intelligence in revenue cycle management—and why transparency matters more than ever. Gaurav unpacks the challenges of “black box” AI, including staff distrust, compliance risk, and limited oversight, and explains how explainable AI can drive smarter, more trustworthy outcomes. Tune in to learn how healthcare leaders can evaluate AI tools with confidence and future-proof their RCM strategies.This episode is sponsored by Med-Metrix.

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Jakob Emerson speaks with Mal Tedesco and Damaris Delp of Insight Global Health about building a stable, people-centered global workforce. They explore the importance of supporting international employees, strategies that have reduced turnover within the International Nursing Program, and how a people-first approach drives better outcomes. Tune in to learn how Insight Global is redefining global workforce success through intentional leadership and long-term planning.This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, features Salman Ali, CEO and Co-Founder of Kouper Health. He shares how Kouper is using generative AI to streamline care transitions, reduce readmissions, and improve follow-up rates—offering actionable insights on implementation, integration, and ROI for health system leaders.This episode is sponsored by Kouper Health.