Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Sarah Hollins, Director of Behavioral Health Services at West Virginia University Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of staff support and patient safety in behavioral healthcare leadership. She shares insights on addressing training and practice gaps, and offers her perspective on the future of behavioral health and the evolving needs of patients and care teams.

In this episode, Alda Mizaku, Chief AI Officer at Children’s National Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss expanding ambient documentation across the clinical environment and how AI education serves as the foundation for successful adoption. She also shares how these technologies can improve the patient experience while helping clinicians reduce administrative burden and focus more on care.

In this episode, Antonia F. Chen, MD, Chair and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern and incoming President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and R. Michael Meneghini, MD, CEO and Founder of the Indiana Orthopedic Institute and immediate past president of AAHKS, join the podcast to discuss leadership transitions and the importance of reestablishing communication as new leaders. They also explore how AI dictation tools can reduce administrative burden and improve work-life balance, the impact of Medicaid cuts and financial pressures on orthopedic care, and the importance of supporting women in healthcare leadership and surgery.

In this episode, Garrett Lamp, Orlando Health East Region EMS Liaison, and Alejandra Velasquez-Perez, Orlando Health East Region Pet Therapy Coordinator, join the podcast to discuss the impact of a hospital-based canine therapy program. They share heartwarming stories about Chloe the therapy dog, explain the responsibilities of both the handler and therapy animal, and highlight how these visits bring comfort and joy to patients during their hospital stay.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Dr. Vi-Anne Antrum, Senior Vice President And Chief Nursing Officer, Cone Health, discussing leadership during rapid industry change, the importance of emotional intelligence and transparency, and how healthcare organizations can create more flexible workforce models that support both patient care and employee well-being.

In collaboration with Insight Global.