Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Frantz M. Berthaud, MPH, FACHE, Senior Vice President, Oncology Services, University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC), discusses why cancer care leaders should measure both return on investment and return on humanity. He also shares insights on expanding oncology capacity, advancing health equity, and building a workforce and culture centered on compassionate, patient-focused care.

In this episode, Matt Heywood, CEO at Aspirus Health, discusses the health system's growth strategy, the unique challenges of serving rural communities, and how innovation, workforce investments, and partnerships are shaping the future of care.

In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, discusses the growing trend of health system joint ventures, including the AdventHealth and Intermountain partnership, and how organizations are pursuing scale, flexibility, and strategic growth through new deal models.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the rising costs tied to the No Surprises Act arbitration process, evolving CMS and congressional actions, and what these policy changes could mean for payers, providers, employers, and healthcare pricing.

In this episode, Jordan Johnson, MSHA, Bridge Oncology, ABA Health Law Oncology Advocacy, discusses the major CMS policy shifts reshaping oncology, the growing role of AI governance, and why healthcare leaders must think beyond reimbursement rates to prepare for the future of care delivery. He also shares advice for entrepreneurs on building systems thinking across finance, clinical care, compliance, and technology.