Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Rev. Inetta A. Reddell, Pastoral Care Coordinator at Charter House, Mayo Clinic Retirement Living, shares her leadership journey at the intersection of pastoral care, bioethics, and healthcare, including her historic role as the first woman of color to lead the Association of Professional Chaplains. She discusses advancing diversity, sustaining resilience, and the importance of human connection and ethical leadership in modern healthcare.

In this episode, Matt Boles, MD, MHA, MSc, Chief Medical Officer at Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics, joins the podcast to reflect on the early stages of his executive journey in medicine. He discusses procedural capacity challenges, key priorities for 2026 including physician shortages, and areas for organizational growth, with a focus on the evolving role of the medical executive committee.

In this episode, Neil Roy, MD, MBA, FACEP, CPE, Vice President of Diagnostic and Operative Services and Chief Medical Officer at Adventist HealthCare, shares how marketplace rounds, high risk discharge clinics, and remote monitoring cut length of stay by up to 15 percent and lowered readmissions below 10 percent, while strengthening physician engagement and preparing for AI driven patient flow innovation under Maryland’s global budget model.

In this episode, Eric C. Hunter, President and CEO of CareOregon, discusses how the organization is aligning with providers to improve quality and performance while managing cost pressures. He shares insights on leveraging AI, navigating regulatory challenges, and creating sustainable solutions for Medicaid and community health.

In this episode, Tracey Spangenberg, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at UC San Diego Health, joins the podcast to discuss system growth and early successes across the organization. She shares insights on the expanding role of outpatient care and retail pharmacy, outlines key challenges facing pharmacy leaders in the new year, and highlights how strategic investments today are positioning the system for future growth.