Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Mark Behl, President & CEO of NorthBay Health, discusses investing in new technology, collaborating with payers to enhance patient experience, creating tech solutions to improve efficiency, and advancing value-based care initiatives.

In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Nick Gates, president of Priority Health, shares his leadership journey, the values shaping his approach, and how trust and community guide decision making. He also discusses digital transformation, multi state expansion, and priorities around affordability, access, and member experience.

In this episode, Nick Gazda, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP, Director of Pharmacy Oncology and Infusion at Cone Health, discusses how standardized infusion services, centralized medication access, and technology integration have improved patient care and operational efficiency. He also shares strategies for navigating financial and regulatory headwinds while pursuing growth and value-based opportunities in 2026.

In this episode, Cody Walker, President of Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock, discusses leading a busy tertiary care hospital within a 12 hospital Arkansas system, with a focus on access, efficiency, and technology enabled care. He also shares perspectives on reimbursement pressures, workforce shortages, GME expansion, and practical leadership lessons for emerging healthcare leaders.

In this episode, Andy Zukowski, Chief Financial Officer at ECU Health, joins the podcast to discuss key financial trends shaping healthcare, including rising costs of care and long-term sustainability. He shares how his team maintains focus on a multi-year strategic agenda while navigating uncertainty and balancing financial discipline with the need to support high-quality patient care.