Addressing the Healthcare Workforce Crisis at Scale
05/12/2026 | 17 mins.
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Scott Liles, president of the medical and veterinary segment at Covista, who breaks down the scale of the healthcare workforce shortage and its impact on underserved communities. He also shares how expanding educational pathways and supporting nontraditional students can help build a more diverse, sustainable pipeline of clinicians.
This episode is sponsored by Covista.
The New Healthcare Access Layer: Connectivity, AI, and Real Operational Gains
05/12/2026 | 16 mins.
In this episode, David Edwards, Chief Technology Officer, Relatient, shares how improving connectivity is unlocking innovation, where AI is delivering measurable value today, and why voice AI is transforming patient access and operational efficiency. He also discusses responsible AI adoption in healthcare and the importance of aligning technology with real business problems.
This episode is sponsored by Relatient.
Todd Conklin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Care New England Health System
05/12/2026 | 14 mins.
In this episode, Todd Conklin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Care New England Health System, joins the podcast to discuss how AI is transforming healthcare operations and decision-making. He shares perspectives on the shift toward more continuous, convenient, and accessible care for patients, along with the financial and operational challenges tied to an aging population and the growing demand for elderly care services.
Scott Becker - 12 Innovations in Healthcare 5-11-26
05/11/2026 | 7 mins.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 12 healthcare innovations shaping the future of care, including AI, GLP-1s, precision medicine, minimally invasive surgery, and more.
Innovation, Workforce Transformation, and the Future of Value Based Care with Stephen Parodi
05/11/2026 | 10 mins.
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Stephen Parodi, EVP, External Affairs, Communications & Brand, The Permanente Federation & The Permanente Medical Group. He discusses leading through healthcare transformation, expanding value-based care into new markets, leveraging technology to improve outcomes, and building authentic leadership cultures that support innovation and workforce resilience.
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