Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Nicole Stallings, President and CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, joins Igor Belokrinitsky and Ran Strul, Partners at Oliver Wyman, to discuss a new report warning that up to 14 Pennsylvania hospitals could close without policy intervention. They explore Medicaid reimbursement gaps, workforce and technology challenges, and the state policy actions needed to preserve access to care and regional economies.

In this episode, Hasan B. Alam, Surgeon-in-Chief at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, joins the podcast to discuss building a strong workplace culture, securing partnerships and funding without compromising research quality, and improving the discharge process to enhance patient outcomes and operational flow.

In this episode, Julie Holt, CNO/ VP of Patient Care Services & Paula Campbell, RN, MHI, Chief Nursing Information Officer at The Christ Hospital share how organization is using virtual nursing and care model innovation to address workforce challenges, improve safety, and support nurses at the bedside. They discuss results so far, plans to scale the model, and what it means for the future of nursing and patient care.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable features John Mallia, Interim Chief Financial Officer at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Here, he discusses how Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is navigating revenue cycle and payer dynamics while adapting financial strategies to meet evolving challenges. He shares insights into managing patient expectations and addressing concerns around data usage to create a more transparent and effective healthcare experience.

In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Dr. Zeshan Anwar, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Pennsylvania hospitals and System Chief of Hospital Medicine at The Guthrie Clinic, discusses the pressures and possibilities facing rural healthcare today. He shares how his team is navigating workforce challenges, federal policy shifts, telehealth uncertainty, and digital transformation to improve patient flow, safety, and reliability.