Reem Nouh of Adams & Knight, Inc.& Kaitlyn Urlaub of UMass Memorial Health

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda interviews Ekta Vyas, Chief Human Resources Officer at Keck Medicine of USC. Ekta shares insights into her extensive career in healthcare, emphasizing workforce development, talent management, and the critical competencies needed for healthcare leadership in a rapidly evolving industry.

In this episode, Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins III, founder of Jenkins NeuroSpine and the Greenwich Neurological Institute shares insights into his extensive background in neurosurgery, his transition to private practice, and his innovative work in developing new medical technologies and improving patient outcomes. Check out Dr. Jenkins’ previous episode here: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/arthur-l-jenkins-iii-founder-of-jenkins-neurospine-founder-of-greenwich-neurological-institute-amp-ceo-at-neurotect-llc-79735834.html

Join Laura Dyrda on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast as she interviews Troy W. Williams, MBA, Vice President of Health Systems Partnerships at First Choice Health. Troy shares his extensive experience in healthcare, the importance of transparency, and how First Choice Health is expanding its geographic footprint and enhancing health plan incubation to improve efficiencies and patient care.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda interviews Alison Jones, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Workforce Development at MultiCare Health System. Alison shares her insights on managing workforce challenges in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of strategic workforce planning, career pathways, and leveraging data and AI to improve staffing and development within the organization.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Peter Charvat, Chief Clinical Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health Richmond, discusses his transition from clinical practice to executive leadership and the innovative initiatives his team is implementing. Dr. Charvat highlights the challenges of managing a complex patient population and the strategies to optimize workflows and enhance patient care through technology and team-based models.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda is joined by Sonny Goyal, Senior Vice President and Head of Diversified Businesses at Blue Cross North Carolina. Sonny discusses innovative strategies to improve access to quality, affordable care, focusing on trends such as telehealth, AI advancements, and value-based care models, while also addressing significant headwinds like rising healthcare costs and provider shortages.

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare. Jakob discusses two major topics: the significant industry impact of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, including recent organizational decisions and research findings, and the ongoing drama surrounding the recalculation of Medicare Advantage star ratings by CMS, which has major financial implications for health plans.

This podcast explores the challenges and opportunities in EHR training for clinicians. Host, Liz Griffith, EHR Education Director at uPerform, talks with Dr. Stephanie Lahr, President, Artisight, and Jenna Anderson, Vice President, Collaborative Insights, KLAS Research, on how to bridge the gap between what health systems provide and what clinicians need. The conversation covers common pain points, successful strategies like just-in-time training, and the importance of aligning EHR education with improved patient care.This episode is sponsored by uPerform.

Recent data suggests nurse staffing is improving, but challenges remain. This episode features Tim Johnsen, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and Larry Adams, Chief Nurse Executive of ShiftMed, discussing current staffing trends, successful retention strategies, and priorities for future success. Learn how healthcare leaders can build on these improvements to ensure a well-staffed future.This episode is sponsored by ShiftMed.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Molly Gamble speaks with Shelby Medina, CEO of Windom Area Health. Shelby shares insights on the hospital's focus on building a culture of growth, service line development, and provider recruitment, while also discussing the unique challenges and strategies involved in maintaining obstetrics services in a critical access hospital.