Jaja Okigwe, President and CEO, First Choice Health

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, shares insights on hospital profitability statistics and how health system C-suites are evolving to meet the changing needs and priorities of their organizations.

In this episode, Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, President and CEO of Harris Health, discusses the critical importance of maintaining a strong community presence and addresses the pressing issue of overcrowding in hospitals. He also shares exciting news about a new trauma room center set to open in 2029, highlighting Harris Health's commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and patient care.

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discusses current healthcare trends with Scott Becker, including challenges in hospital mergers, notable acquisitions like Kaiser’s purchase of Geisinger, and CMS's financial aid for Medicare providers impacted by the Change Healthcare cyber attack. He also highlights the FTC's increased antitrust enforcement in the healthcare sector.

Dr. Marschall Runge, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan and CEO of Michigan Medicine, introduces his fiction novel, "Coded to Kill - A Techno Medical Thriller," sparking discussions on healthcare transformations and the critical importance of securing medical records and patient confidentiality. He delves into the implications of cyber attacks on health systems, highlighting the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in the healthcare sector.

This episode dives into experience across the US with Dr. Mark Lomax, CEO of PEP Health. Dr. Lomax discusses how as patients become more empowered and behave more as consumers of healthcare services, it is essential for organizations to have the tools powerful enough to cope with these changes. He also shares how PEP Health is helping healthcare organizations to rethink how experience relates to quality, safety and SDoH.This episode is sponsored by PEP Health.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Molly Gamble interviews Peter S. Fine, FACHE, CEO of Banner Health, about his nearly 25-year tenure leading the organization. Peter shares insights on the evolution of Banner Health from a hospital company to an integrated healthcare system, the importance of partnerships, and the critical role of trust and ethical leadership. As he prepares to retire, Peter reflects on his career, offering advice to young executives and discussing his future plans to remain engaged in the healthcare community and beyond.

Health plans rely on complex networks of providers to deliver care to their members. But how do they measure success? This episode dives into health plan network performance benchmarking with Subhash Seelam, SVP of Applied Network Analytics at Quest Analytics®, and Bob Tavernier, Solutions Executive at Quest Analytics. They discuss key metrics, the challenges of benchmarking, and how it can be used to better differentiate and optimize networks thereby improving member satisfaction and retention.This episode is sponsored by Quest Analytics.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, recorded live at our 14th Annual Meeting, where we delve into insightful discussions with industry experts. Join Dr. David Lubarsky, CEO at UC Davis Health, as they share invaluable insights on leadership, growth strategies, and navigating workforce challenges in healthcare. Gain actionable advice and best practices to elevate your organization's performance in today's dynamic landscape.

Join us as host Erika Spicer Mason chats with Mike O'Neill, CEO of MedicaSoft, about the challenges and opportunities of using data to improve patient care. They discuss how to translate data insights into actionable steps, recent regulatory developments, and the exciting future and potential concerns of data analytics in healthcare.This episode is sponsored by MedicaSoft.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the top healthcare news stories for the day.