Nathan A. Merriman, MD, MSCE, Interim Senior Medical Director of Surgical Specialties for the Digestive Health Clinical Program at Intermountain Medical Center

In this episode, Nathan A. Merriman, MD, MSCE, Interim Senior Medical Director of Surgical Specialties for the Digestive Health Clinical Program at Intermountain Medical Center, discusses how a patient-centered, team-based approach can improve access to care while enhancing the overall human experience. He shares insights on driving operational efficiency across surgical services and aligning clinical teams to deliver high-quality, coordinated care that meets patients where they are.

In this episode, Rebekah Le, CFO of Legacy Community Health, shares how the nation’s largest FQHC in Texas is navigating financial pressures through data centric decision making, revenue cycle optimization, and technology investments. She also discusses cybersecurity, mission driven leadership, and aligning financial strategy with community impact.

In this episode, Dhruv Bansal, MD, MBA, Director of Immunotherapy, Precision and Thoracic Oncology at Endeavor Health, joins the podcast to discuss how precision medicine is becoming a foundational tool in oncology. He explores how teams are bridging the gap between genomic research discoveries and real-world patient treatment, and why vaccines are expected to play an increasingly important role in the future of cancer care.

In this episode, N. Nicole Moayeri, MD, MS, Neurological Surgeon at Cottage Health, joins the podcast to discuss creating better outcomes for patients through collaboration and thoughtful care delivery. She shares how working closely with other specialists can improve both clinical results and costs, while keeping patients at the center of every decision.

In this episode, Sterling Elliott, PharmD, BCMTMS, Clinical Pharmacist Lead, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine & Affiliate Faculty Member, Purdue University College of Pharmacy, shares how pharmacists are stepping into expanded leadership roles in ambulatory and procedural care amid rising cost pressures and the shift to value based care. He discusses opioid stewardship in orthopedic surgery, innovative patient education models, and the barriers and opportunities facing pharmacists practicing at the top of their license.

In this episode, Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at City of Hope, joins the podcast to discuss how technology is reshaping patient outcomes and expanding access to care. He shares why health systems can’t afford to stand still as AI drives new efficiencies, and where he sees the greatest opportunities for growth as digital transformation accelerates across healthcare.

In this episode, Diana Richardson, President and CEO of Merrimack Health, shares how the newly formed Massachusetts health system came together at unprecedented speed, the operational and financial challenges of integration, and how a strong commitment to community and safety net care is guiding the organization forward.

This episode, recorded live at the 10th Annual. Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Brian Patterson, Physician Administrative Director for Clinical AI, UW Health, who shares where AI is delivering real impact today in revenue cycle and clinical workflows and offers guidance on deploying AI responsibly amid rapid innovation and evolving governance.

This episode, recorded live at the 10th Annual. Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Puneet Freibott, System Chief Nursing Officer, Beth Israel Lahey Health, who discusses how AI, ambient documentation, and virtual care can reduce clinician burden, improve patient outcomes, and why people centered governance is critical to scaling digital innovation.

In this episode, Dr. Sanjai Nagendra and Cameron Thomason of Labcorp discuss how lab stewardship is evolving into a systemwide strategy to improve quality, control costs, and support population health through data, analytics, and cross functional leadership alignment.This episode is sponsored by Labcorp.