Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Scott MacLean, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, MedStar Health, discusses the organization's Epic implementation, digital transformation strategy, and how AI, automation, and platform-based technology are shaping the future of patient care and operational efficiency.

In this episode, Jess Pfister, MBA, MS, CCC-SLP, Senior Director of Operations, Ambulatory Services, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, discusses the health system’s ambulatory growth strategy, the development of integrated outpatient care hubs, and how expanding access, specialized services, and community-based care will help meet the needs of a rapidly growing region.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Christopher Ruppert, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Mercy Hospital, Catholic Health. He shares how Mercy Hospital is rethinking nursing workforce strategy through transparent career pathways, sustainable staffing models, and long-term talent development to improve retention, quality outcomes, and patient care.

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In this episode, Jon Alford, CFO, UW Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs at the University of Washington, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving financial challenges facing academic medical centers, from labor costs to reimbursement pressures. He also shares how automation, operational efficiency, and frontline engagement are shaping his leadership approach in his new role.

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In this episode, Rory K.J. Murphy, MD, Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Barrow Brain and Spine, Associate Professor Barrow Neurological Institute, discusses how AI is improving clinical workflows, patient engagement, and surgical planning in neurosurgery.