Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Sanjiv Shah, MD, Director of Research at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, joins the podcast to discuss strategies for improving provider satisfaction and supporting clinicians in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. He also shares why strong data infrastructure serves as the foundation for innovation, enabling organizations to advance research, improve care delivery, and drive better outcomes for patients.

In this episode, Susan Goodson, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, joins the podcast to discuss the adoption of ambient scribe technology and other AI tools that are transforming healthcare operations. She shares how AI is reshaping organizational culture, fostering innovation, and helping care teams work more efficiently while enhancing the experience for both clinicians and patients.

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discusses the latest trends in healthcare finance, including the surprising slowdown in hospital closures this year and the ongoing financial pressures facing rural providers.

In this episode, Saurabh Tripathi, CFO, Ascension, discusses the health system’s ongoing financial turnaround, the operational improvements driving strong Q3 results, and Ascension’s strategic shift toward ambulatory care following its AMSURG acquisition. He also shares insights on smart growth, balance sheet management, and advice for emerging healthcare finance leaders on finding purpose and building a meaningful career.

In this episode, Mike O'Neill, CEO, MedicaSoft, discusses how ACOs can move beyond data collection to real-time, actionable insights that improve care quality, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. He also explores the growing role of FHIR, interoperability, and data strategy in supporting value-based care, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

This episode is sponsored by MedicaSoft.