Rob Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of the Health Transformation Alliance
02/05/2026 | 20 min
In this episode, Rob Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of the Health Transformation Alliance, joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing pressures and competition within Medicare Advantage. He shares insights on chronic care initiatives and the importance of collaboration and compromise between carriers and providers to improve outcomes and control costs.
Growing Rural Healthcare Talent from the Ground Up with Meagan Weber, DPT
02/05/2026 | 6 min
In this episode, Meagan Weber, DPT, CEO of Scotland County Hospital, shares how a grow your own workforce strategy is helping address rural staffing shortages through early student engagement and hands on experience. She also discusses the financial and volume challenges facing rural hospitals and the importance of building sustainable pipelines to support long term community care.
Building a People First Workforce Strategy to Drive Outcomes in Pediatric Care with Janel Allen
01/05/2026 | 18 min
In this episode, Janel Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Children’s Nebraska, shares how a people first promise and retention focused strategy have strengthened culture, reduced turnover, and improved patient experience. She also discusses workforce development, leadership evolution, and the role of AI in creating a more human centered healthcare environment.
Building a Transparent, Action Driven Health System Strategy with Warner Thomas
01/05/2026 | 13 min
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Warner Thomas, President And Chief Executive Officer, Sutter Health, discussing how the organization is expanding ambulatory care, strengthening leadership and talent development, investing in digital tools that reduce workforce burden, and maintaining a growth mindset to navigate ongoing healthcare change.
In collaboration with Insight Global.
Leadership Unscripted: Leading with Purpose, Culture, and Access with Ketul J. Patel
01/05/2026 | 16 min
In this episode, Ketul J. Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wellstar Health System, reflects on his leadership journey, emphasizing the power of culture, authenticity, and continuous learning. He also highlights the importance of partnerships and digital innovation to expand access to care, especially in rural communities.
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