Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Lisa Hudnall, Chief Human Resources Officer of UVA Physicians Group, shares how clarifying leadership expectations, standardizing onboarding, and investing in workforce sustainability and AI have reduced turnover, improved engagement, and positioned the organization for disciplined growth amid margin pressure and clinician burnout.

In this episode, Jonathan Ma, CFO of Sutter Health, discusses navigating Medicare and Medi Cal uncertainty, investing in people and digital innovation, and pursuing strategic growth to expand access and scale the system’s nearly $20 billion mission across California and beyond.

In this episode, Ije Akunyili, MD, MBA, MPA, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer at Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, joins the podcast to discuss building a mortality and safety council, advancing women’s health initiatives, and expanding partnerships to strengthen care delivery. She also shares how health systems can manage rising patient volumes while maintaining quality and safety.

In this episode, Gina R. Hawley, DrPH, MHA, System Associate Chief Operating Officer at U Health and Chief Operating Officer of University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, shares how her team is managing capacity, shifting patient populations, and prioritizing high-impact initiatives amid growing headwinds.

In this episode, Parinda Khatri, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of River Valley Health, joins the podcast to discuss expanding access to care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. She shares the keys to organizational success through alignment and building a supportive technology ecosystem, while also addressing the challenges of adopting new platforms and expanding services. Parinda offers insight into opportunities for growth as healthcare organizations navigate the year ahead.