Wendi Hulett, MSN, MHA, RN, CPHQ, CPPS—Chief Nursing Officer at Lincoln County Medical Center

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.

Chris Beamish, Service Line Executive for Mental Health and Addiction at Fairview Health Services, joins the podcast to share his personal journey into the mental health field and the inspiration behind his work. He discusses the current challenges facing mental health care, particularly around access to services, and highlights how Fairview Health is working to deliver top-tier support and treatment to patients in crisis.

Jeff Harrington, CFO of Children's Hospital Colorado, joins the podcast to share his perspective on the evolving role of CFOs in healthcare. He discusses pressing concerns around potential Medicaid cuts and the growing challenges in recruiting pediatric specialists. Jeff also reflects on how the financial leadership landscape is shifting in response to these complex industry dynamics.