Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Priya Bathija, Healthcare Executive, Strategic Advisor, Speaker, Podcast Host, Professor & Trustee and Lauren Riplinger, Chief Public Policy and Impact Officer, AHIMA, discuss how healthcare organizations can strengthen trust through better collection, sharing and use of social determinants of health data. They also explore the role of health information professionals, AI, data governance and why building trust is a shared responsibility across healthcare.

In this episode, Les Clonch, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Scottish Rite for Children, discusses responsible AI adoption, cybersecurity, enterprise data strategy and the importance of governance and change management in navigating rapid technology advancements. He also shares how Scottish Rite is building technology capabilities and preparing its workforce to use AI effectively while keeping patient care and organizational priorities at the center.

In this episode, Steven Blair, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sutter North Medical Group, discusses the group’s growth, expanding access to care in rural communities, and the role of value-based care in sustaining services amid rising costs and reimbursement pressures. He also shares how Sutter North is using its broader system network, technology and innovative care models to meet growing patient demand.

In this episode, Jessica Lopez-Liggett, Commercial State Plan President for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana, discusses rising healthcare costs, simplifying the member and provider experience through technology, and expanding high-quality, lower-cost care through provider partnerships. She also shares why addressing social determinants of health and bringing employers, providers and community organizations together is critical to improving healthcare.

In this episode, Crissy Turino, Chief Operating Officer for CountyCare, discusses Medicaid changes, healthcare access and equity, and the importance of balancing mission, operations and public policy. She also shares leadership lessons on adaptability, building strong teams and bringing clarity during times of uncertainty.