Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Leo T. Kroonen, Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente San Diego. He discusses tackling post-pandemic access challenges, redesigning care pathways through virtual orthopedics and provider collaboration, and why curiosity and openness to change are essential for healthcare leaders navigating growing patient demand.

In this episode, Brett Antczak, MHA, Founder of Age of Advantage L.L.C., discusses why burnout is a leadership design challenge rather than a wellness issue, sharing practical strategies for building resilience, creating sustainable success, and leading with greater clarity and purpose. He also highlights lessons from his new book, Architecting the Sovereign Leader, and his Mastery Beyond the Boardroom program.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Dr. JohnRich Levin, Chief Nursing Officer, Reeves Regional Health. He discusses preparing rural care teams for complex clinical scenarios, strengthening workforce and leadership development, and why clarity, visibility, and adaptability are essential for delivering high-quality care in resource-constrained communities.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Brian J. Cole, Chair of Orthopedics and RUSH, Managing Partner at Midwest Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon, Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH. He discusses the importance of scale, culture-driven leadership, and principled decision-making as orthopedic organizations navigate growth, consolidation, and an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Akshay Yadhati, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Austin Regional Clinic. He discusses launching and scaling a spine surgery program, expanding access to advanced technologies such as robotic and endoscopic spine procedures, and creating comprehensive care pathways that improve patient outcomes while supporting ASC growth.