Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Eric J. Price, Chief Financial Officer at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, discusses navigating economic, political, and financial uncertainties, incorporating AI to improve efficiency while remaining cautious, the impact of AI on labor, and strategies for reducing inefficiencies in the healthcare system.In collaboration with R1

In this episode, Sandra Scott, Chief Executive Officer of One Brooklyn Health, discusses system integration, population health strategy, and preparing for reimbursement and coverage changes in 2026. She also shares how data, AI, and community engagement are shaping access to care and outcomes for Brooklyn’s most vulnerable patients.

In this episode, William Davis, MBA, CLSS, President of the Illinois Region at Deaconess Illinois, shares how his team is expanding access to care in rural Southern Illinois while strengthening quality, workforce stability, and leadership during ongoing industry challenges.

In this episode, Alexander Salerno, MD, MHA, MPH, founder and CEO of Nirvana Healthcare Management Services, shares how ongoing policy uncertainty around the Affordable Care Act is affecting providers and patients, particularly in underserved communities, and outlines what meaningful reform could look like to improve affordability, access, and accountability in healthcare.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss UnitedHealthcare’s accelerated Medicare Advantage payments for rural hospitals and the growing federal scrutiny of major insurers as policymakers weigh rising healthcare costs and industry consolidation.