Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

This episode features Dave Lamar, Chief Growth Officer at MediQuant, discussing how healthcare organizations can use data-driven onboarding and standardized retention strategies to reduce costs, ensure compliance, and improve the patient experience during system transitions. He also shares insights on avoiding common pitfalls and why choosing the right partners matters.This episode is sponsored by MediQuant.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Zeeshan Tayeb, Medical Director, Pain Specialists of Cincinnati. Dr. Tayeb shares insights on the evolution of pain and orthopedic care, the strategic use of AI and outsourcing, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes, efficiency, and holistic patient care.

In this episode, Dr. Erika Trovato, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, shares how her multidisciplinary team supports complex brain injury patients through personalized rehabilitation and long-term recovery. She discusses the growing awareness of brain health, innovations in diagnostics and treatment, and the importance of advocacy, education, and access to care.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of private equity involvement in physician practices, highlighting how margins, debt levels, and compensation structures determine outcomes.

This podcast continues the important conversation on osteoporosis, shining a spotlight on a population health approach and the importance of establishing a post-fracture care program. Christen Buseman, PhD, MPH, Health Systems and Key Accounts Marketing Director, U.S. Bone Health Franchise, Amgen, speaks with Andrea J. Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Andrea Fox, DMSc, MMS, MHA, PA-C, of Stanford Healthcare Orthopedic Bone Health Program about the importance of taking a proactive approach to reducing fractures and strategies taken to establish successful post-fracture osteoporosis care program interventions at their institutions. This episode is sponsored by Amgen and the participants have been compensated for their time.This episode is sponsored by Amgen.

This episode features Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey, Chief Medical Officer at CorroHealth, as she shares insights on closing revenue assurance gaps, the critical role of clinical documentation, and how AI and integrated strategies can help healthcare organizations proactively address denials and enhance financial performance. She also offers a forward-looking perspective on navigating change through collaboration and innovation.This episode is sponsored by CorroHealth.

In this episode, Caswell Samms III, Executive Vice President and CFO of Nemours Children's Health, discusses how the system is navigating funding challenges while staying focused on long-term investments in whole-child health, innovative payment models, and expanded access. He also shares how the CFO role is evolving into a strategic, patient-focused leadership position.

The podcast dives into the shift away from physician-led primary care, highlighting personal stories that reveal appointment challenges. It discusses how nurse practitioners and physician assistants are stepping up to fill the gaps caused by workforce shortages. The conversation raises crucial questions about the quality and accessibility of care in this new model, painting a vivid picture of the evolving healthcare landscape.

Nick Zima, VP of Corporate Development at WellStreet Urgent Care, and Katie Fellin, Partner at ECG Management Consultants, delve into the booming urgent care industry. They discuss how patient expectations are driving changes, leading to the decline of emergency room visits. The duo highlights the financial hurdles providers face and the need for health system affiliations to improve services. Their insights reveal the importance of convenience and patient-centric strategies in shaping the future of urgent care.

Brenda McCormick, Chief Financial Officer at Children's Minnesota, leads finance, strategy, and innovation in pediatric care. She discusses her team's strategic vision for independence and sustainability amidst workforce shortages and financial pressures. Key topics include innovative approaches to tackle hiring challenges, the development of a three-year plan for operational sustainability, and the impact of high Medicaid patient volumes on resources. Brenda emphasizes the importance of collaboration in enhancing the quality of children's healthcare.