Scott Becker - 8 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following Today 7-8-25

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights eight major stories in healthcare, including layoffs at Tower Health, the rise in measles cases, maternity service closures, and financial struggles among insurers.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven major stories shaping the healthcare landscape, including billion-dollar expansion efforts at Sutter Health and Arkansas Children's, hospital closures, margin challenges, and more.

This episode features Dr. James Lu, CEO and Co-founder of Helix, discussing how precision medicine is evolving from specialty use to becoming a foundational element of mainstream healthcare. He explores the infrastructure, partnerships, and mindset shifts needed for health systems to scale genomic data and realize its full value.This episode is sponsored by Helix.

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the sweeping implications of the newly passed federal legislation that includes $1 trillion in projected Medicaid cuts. She shares perspectives from healthcare CFOs, the challenges of churn and prior authorization, and what hospitals may face in the months ahead.

This episode features Stephanie Mercado, CEO at the National Association for Healthcare Quality. Stephanie shares how healthcare organizations can scale quality and safety efforts, align their workforce for greater impact, and drive measurable ROI through the Workforce Accelerator Program and the findings of the (ROI-Q) report.This episode is sponsored by the National Association for Healthcare Quality.

This episode features David Banks, President and CEO of AdventHealth, and Mohan Giridharadas, Founder and CEO of LeanTaaS, in a deep conversation about tackling the capacity optimization opportunity in healthcare. They discuss strategic infrastructure investments, AI-powered smart rooms, and the need to reimagine operational models to improve access, efficiency, and patient care.This episode is sponsored by LeanTaaS.

In this episode, Dr. Rita Shane, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Cedars-Sinai, shares her passion for advancing medication safety, tackling the “poly problem,” and navigating the complexities of therapeutic innovation. She also discusses her leadership in policy advocacy and the importance of collaboration in improving patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Dr. Jason R. Williams, President and Director at WCI, and Dr. Nathan Goodyear, Integrative Medicine Physician, join the podcast to discuss advancements in integrative medicine and its growing role in cancer care. They explore the impact of the microbiome on cancer risk, how current research is reshaping the approach to treatment, and what the future holds for innovation in oncology.

In this episode, Dr. John Patrick Co and Dr. Jason Morris of Mass General Brigham share insights on the system’s integrated approach to graduate medical education. They discuss the benefits of cross-institutional training, overcoming operational and cultural challenges, and strategies for sustainable growth while keeping trainees’ experiences at the center.

This episode features Malik Bahar, AVP of Access Center and Loyalty, and Erica T. Carney, Director of Virtual Care Transformation at Virtua Health. They discuss how innovative technologies, agentic AI, and smart care strategies are enhancing the patient experience, supporting clinical teams, and shaping the future of healthcare delivery.