Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Alen Voskanian, MD, MBA, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President at Cedars-Sinai Medical Network, discusses what makes a successful practice, emphasizing servant leadership and the importance of creating aligned goals. He highlights strategies for mitigating common access-to-care challenges to improve patient outcomes and explores opportunities for growth and development, including the role of AI and machine learning in advancing healthcare.

Trampas Hutches, MHA, Regional President of the Mountain Region at MaineHealth, discusses integration processes and the importance of recruitment in strengthening care delivery. He highlights strategies for elevating the level of care while reducing costs and reflects on his leadership responsibilities in guiding teams through ongoing healthcare challenges.

Margaret Fry, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boston Children’s Pediatric Physicians’ Organization, shares insights on the organization’s current strategy and how they are leveraging technology to improve care delivery. She highlights the role of information technology, including AI scribes, and discusses approaches to addressing ongoing workforce challenges.

In this episode, Sara Bradley, CFO of UNC Health Southeastern, shares insights on financial sustainability, Medicaid funding, and strategies for supporting a diverse community. She also highlights recent successes in quality, culture, and patient satisfaction that are positioning the organization for future growth.

In this episode, Robert W. Brenner, M.D. - President & CEO at Valley Health System shares lessons from a milestone year that included relocating Valley Hospital, expanding clinical programs, and boosting patient access. He reflects on growth opportunities in cardiology, oncology, and primary care, and offers his “20-mile march” approach to navigating healthcare’s challenges.

In this episode, Marty Bonick, President and CEO of Ardent Health, shares how lessons from aviation, endurance sports, and stoic philosophy shape his leadership approach in healthcare. He discusses the importance of resilience, empathy, and humility while emphasizing the value of self-care and trusted support networks in guiding teams through change.

Mimi Coomler, Chief Executive Officer of Tucson Medical Center, highlights her work serving the southern Arizona community and the recent launch of the cancer strategy center. She addresses the pressing issues of affordability and reliability in the health system, while also sharing how new AI upgrades and technological advances are shaping the future of care delivery.

In this episode, Becker's Healthcare Editor-in-Chief Alan Condon and Vice President of Editorial Laura Dyrda share the top stories they’re following, from AI adoption and value-based care strategies to hospital consolidation and the future of mergers and acquisitions.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores how Tempus AI is supporting oncologists and health systems with predictive analytics and data-driven insights, filling critical gaps as physicians face increasing demands and overwhelming workloads.

In this episode, Highland Park Parade shooting survivor Sheila Gutman shares her powerful story of resilience, recovery, and the ongoing challenges survivors face. She reflects on her medical journey, the emotional impact of trauma, and the urgent need for stronger community support for victims of mass shootings.