Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Jennifer Vennare, Vice President of Population Health and President of UPMC at Home Services, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of connected care and how integrated healthcare services can improve patient outcomes. She also shares insights on strategies for reducing hospital length of stay and extending care beyond the hospital to better support patients throughout their healthcare journey.

In this episode, Wyatt Brieser, DPT, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Hammond-Henry Hospital, shares his journey from physical therapist to hospital CEO and the mentors, risks, and experiences that shaped his leadership. He discusses leading with integrity, building strong teams, supporting rural communities, and focusing on what leaders can control during challenging times.

In this episode, Rebecca Love, MSN, RN, FIEL, Chief Executive Officer, NurseApproved, discusses nurse-led innovation, workforce retention, and the need to give nurses a stronger voice in healthcare leadership. She also shares how NurseApproved validates healthcare products through nurse expertise and supports nurse entrepreneurs in building companies that improve care.

In this episode, Joshua Michalski, COO of Kettering Health Network, joins the podcast to discuss the health system’s journey toward achieving high reliability and improving patient access. He also shares insights on creating a more efficient health system, streamlining operations, and advancing strategies that improve both healthcare delivery and the patient experience.

In this episode, Sven Gierlinger, SVP and Chief Experience Officer at Northwell Health, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of putting patient experience at the forefront of healthcare. He shares insights on implementing a new electronic medical record system, paying attention to the small details that shape patient care, and improving the overall hospital experience, including the often-overlooked role of hospital food in patient satisfaction.