Steve Yurjevich, Chief Executive Officer of Optum Insight’s Payer Market and a member of the American Heart Association Executive Leadership Team

In this episode, Steve Yurjevich, Chief Executive Officer of Optum Insight’s Payer Market and a member of the American Heart Association Executive Leadership Team, joins the podcast to discuss rising healthcare costs and the growing adoption of AI across the payer landscape. He shares how the industry is shifting from pre-pay models to true avoidance strategies, focusing on preventing unnecessary care and improving overall system efficiency.

In this episode, Cory Calendine, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, joins the podcast to discuss the growing role of personalization in surgery and the adoption of AI in clinical practice. He shares insights on building and scaling individual practices through patient education online, as well as the broader impact of GLP-1 medications on patient health and orthopedic outcomes.

In this episode, Rebecca Baute, BSN, RN, Chief Nurse Executive of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, and Brittany Barasa, DNP, RN, Manager of Patient Care for Nursing Throughput and PCT Float Pool, join the podcast to discuss how executive leadership support drives frontline success. They share insights on initiatives like annual nursing skills days, strategies for identifying and managing bottlenecks, the impact of discharge lounges, and approaches to improving patient satisfaction across the care continuum.

In this episode, Jeff Bak, President and Chief Executive Officer of Imagine360, joins the podcast to discuss improving health literacy for seniors and the role it plays in driving better outcomes. He shares how proactive care strategies and smarter use of utilization data can help create a more effective, patient-centered healthcare system.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Ann Cornelius, Chief Revenue Officer, DASCO Home Medical Equipment. Here, she explores how DME joint ventures can reduce post acute leakage, improve care transitions from hospital to home, and support value based outcomes while enhancing patient experience and operational efficiency.This episode is sponsored by DASCO Home Medical Equipment,

In this episode, Richard Evans, MD, FACS, of Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Western Region and Assistant Professor at New York Medical College, joins the podcast to discuss addressing workforce shortages through innovative education programs. He shares how hands-on training and expanding students’ exposure to different career paths are helping build a stronger, more prepared healthcare workforce for the future.

In this episode, Paul Hiltz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Naples Comprehensive Health, joins the podcast to discuss the introduction of transplant services at Naples Comprehensive Health and how healthcare delivery is being reshaped at his organization. He shares insights on expanding residency programs to support workforce development and meet the growing needs of patients and communities.

In this episode, Todd Roberts, CFO, Cheshire Medical Center, shares how he is tackling 340B challenges, driving operational excellence, and strengthening financial resilience through system collaboration. He also discusses evolving CFO leadership, workforce pressures, and the shift toward value-based care models.

In this episode, Leo Spector, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and CEO of OrthoCarolina, joins the podcast to discuss major industry shifts from inpatient to outpatient surgery. He shares how expanding access to care, lowering costs, and improving outcomes are shaping strategy, and offers his perspective on what success will look like for healthcare organizations in the future.

In this episode, Kristie Finney, President of Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss improving quality and strengthening community within the organization. She shares efforts to expand access to healthcare through better transportation solutions and highlights initiatives focused on advancing workforce development.