Building Rural Healthcare Workforce Stability Through Leadership and Clarity with Dr. Johnrich Levine

In this episode, Isaiah Nathaniel, CPHIMS, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer (SVP & CIO), Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc., shares his vision for using AI, interoperability, and digital health to strengthen care delivery for underserved communities. He discusses leading a major Epic implementation, reducing administrative burdens for clinicians, and building a more connected healthcare ecosystem centered on the patient.

In this episode, Priya Bathija, CEO, Nyoo Health, discusses the opportunities for hospitals and health systems to improve women’s health across every stage of life, from maternal care to menopause and beyond. She also shares insights on patient education, health equity, and how her new podcast is helping women better navigate the healthcare system.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Dr. Johnrich Levine, Chief Nursing Officer, Reeves Regional Health. He discusses the importance of workforce stability, leadership visibility, and long-term talent development while navigating the realities of resource-limited healthcare environments and preparing teams for the future of care delivery.In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Peter George, MD, MBA, FACC, FASE, FASNC, Chief Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Services at UnityPoint Health, joins the podcast to discuss optimizing medical therapy and expanding outpatient care strategies to keep patients healthier and out of the hospital. He also shares approaches to lowering readmission rates and improving long-term cardiovascular outcomes through coordinated, proactive care.

In this episode, Mike Hopkins, Vice President of Supply Chain at Northwestern Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss building resiliency across healthcare supply chains and adapting to ongoing operational challenges. He also shares how growth within facilities is shaping supply chain strategy and supporting the evolving needs of patients and care teams.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Kyle Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, Day Kimball Healthcare. He discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of delivering care in a rural health system, including workforce shortages, access and affordability, and the need to redesign care models and recruitment strategies to meet evolving community needs.In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Tracy Peffley, System Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management at Cleveland Clinic, joins the podcast to discuss strengthening financial performance while improving the patient financial journey. She shares insights on the organization’s physician advisory program and explores how AI is expected to shape the future of revenue cycle operations and patient engagement.

In this episode, Scott MacLean, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, MedStar Health, discusses the organization's Epic implementation, digital transformation strategy, and how AI, automation, and platform-based technology are shaping the future of patient care and operational efficiency.

In this episode, Jess Pfister, MBA, MS, CCC-SLP, Senior Director of Operations, Ambulatory Services, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, discusses the health system’s ambulatory growth strategy, the development of integrated outpatient care hubs, and how expanding access, specialized services, and community-based care will help meet the needs of a rapidly growing region.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Christopher Ruppert, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Mercy Hospital, Catholic Health. He shares how Mercy Hospital is rethinking nursing workforce strategy through transparent career pathways, sustainable staffing models, and long-term talent development to improve retention, quality outcomes, and patient care.In collaboration with Insight Global.