In this episode, Chris Carmody, SVP and CTO of UPMC, discusses the health system's journey toward a single Epic instance, including the technological and organizational hurdles of wave one of the UPMC Bridges project. He shares lessons learned, how UPMC approaches integrating newly acquired sites, and what sets their large scale consolidation apart as they prepare for Wave Two.
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Key CMS Shifts, Site Neutrality Momentum, and ACA Subsidy Uncertainty with Laura Dyrda
In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, breaks down major CMS policy changes affecting inpatient-only procedures, ASC growth, and the push toward site neutrality. She also highlights the evolving political landscape around ACA subsidies and what these developments mean for hospitals, ASCs, and patients.
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Dr. Debra A. Wong, Medical Oncologist at City of Hope and Medical Director at AccessHope
On this episode, Dr. Debra A. Wong, Medical Oncologist at City of Hope and Medical Director at AccessHope, joins the podcast to discuss better supporting frontline oncologists in resource-limited settings, improving cancer care access, and the importance of not losing sight of the human element in care.
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Roberta Schwartz, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Houston Methodist
On this episode, Roberta Schwartz, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Houston Methodist, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of implementing new technologies amid increasing information overload and the importance of transparency in adoption. She also highlights efforts to reduce mortality rates, ongoing challenges around access and reimbursement for telehealth services, and her perspective on the future of AI in healthcare.
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Advancing Digital Access and AI Innovation with Joel Vengco of Hartford HealthCare
In this episode, Joel Vengco discusses Hartford HealthCare’s commitment to expanding access, harnessing data, and building consumer centered digital experiences, while sharing how AI, agentic technologies, and workforce evolution will shape the system’s future.
The Becker's Healthcare Podcast is devoted to the people who power U.S. healthcare. Four new 15-minute episodes are released daily containing industry news, analysis and thought leadership from powerful healthcare decision-makers.
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