Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Alyssia Crews, MBA, FACHE, Vice President of Orlando Health Cancer Institute, joins the podcast to discuss expanding access to cancer care and improving clinical access for patients across the communities the institute serves. She shares insights on addressing workforce and staffing challenges, as well as the key operational and strategic issues oncology leaders are navigating to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Leanne Yanni, MD, MHCM, President and Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Physician Enterprise, Hospital Sisters Health System, discusses building a long-term strategy for physician growth, expanding access in rural communities and strengthening leadership across the organization. She also shares how ambient AI, team-based care and population health are helping improve clinician experience and patient outcomes.

In this episode, Jim Andrews, MHL, President and CEO of Deborah Heart and Lung Center, reflects on the leadership principles that have shaped his career, from treating others with empathy to staying grounded through continuous learning. He also shares how purpose, mentorship, and perspective help him navigate the challenges of leading a specialty hospital while fostering a culture where employees and patients feel valued.

In this episode, Jodi Skiles, MD, Medical Director of the Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Program at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, joins the podcast to discuss a groundbreaking milestone in pediatric medicine—the world's first bone marrow stem cell transplant using cells from a deceased donor in a 14-year-old patient. She shares the significance of expanding access to this innovative donor source and how advances in transplant medicine are creating new opportunities to improve outcomes for children in need of life-saving care.

n this episode, Shawn Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, American Academy of Family Physicians, discusses the growing momentum behind independent primary care, the financial and policy challenges facing physicians, and how AI could help reshape the future of family medicine. He also shares why affordability and innovation will define healthcare's next chapter.