Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Dr. David Marcozzi, Chief Clinical Officer at University of Maryland Medical Center and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at the School of Medicine, discusses implementing high reliability practices, expanding access to specialized care, and preparing for the upcoming AHEAD model. He also explores leveraging automation and AI to reduce administrative burden, support the workforce, and improve patient outcomes.

In this episode, Sham Firdausi, Deputy Chief Financial Officer of County of Santa Clara Health System, shares how a mission driven finance and revenue cycle strategy is helping one of the nation’s largest public health systems navigate historic funding headwinds. He discusses payer provider collaboration, responsible AI adoption, and building operationally integrated finance teams to protect access to care.

In this episode, Robert Corona, DO, MBA, FCAP, FASCP, John B. Henry Professor of Pathology and Chief Executive Officer at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss reducing workplace violence, easing administrative burden through new technologies, and improving pathology operations with innovations such as drone-based transportation. He also shares where he sees opportunities for organizational growth as healthcare systems adapt to new operational and workforce challenges.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor in Chief of Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss how Community Health Systems and CommonSpirit Health are pruning portfolios and simplifying operations to strengthen performance. She also shares insights on Oracle’s expansion of clinical AI to reduce clinician burden and improve care delivery.

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Abha Agrawal discusses how NorthStar Hospitals is reshaping rural healthcare by advancing the technology agenda and elevating the patient experience. She shares insights into building sustainable, tech-forward systems that improve access and outcomes for communities often left behind.

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