Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Byron Glasgow, MBA, Vice President of Finance at Temple University Health System
Dec 17, 2025
Byron Glasgow, Vice President of Finance at Temple University Health System, brings over 15 years of experience to the table. He dives into the challenge of rising healthcare costs and the hurdles of value-based care. Byron emphasizes the importance of AI in streamlining revenue cycles and reducing administrative tasks for clinicians. He also discusses Temple Health's strategic growth initiatives, ensuring they align with community needs while serving as a crucial safety net for Philadelphia.
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Hospitals Face Thin Margins Amid Rising Costs
- Hospitals operate on razor-thin margins while many other healthcare sectors earn much higher margins.
- Byron Glasgow argues cost containment must address the full healthcare ecosystem, not just hospitals.
Reduce Administrative Burden On Claims
- Minimize administrative burden by improving claims processing and reducing denials with payer partners.
- Byron Glasgow says focus on clean claims, fewer touches, and faster adjudication to protect revenue.
Risk Limits Value-Based Deals For Safety-Net Hospitals
- Value-based care is appealing but risky for safety-net hospitals due to unpredictable Medicaid MLR swings.
- Glasgow warns that large year-to-year swings in spend make taking full downside risk potentially unsustainable.