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Healthcare Costs, IDR and the No Surprises Act: David Merritt on What’s Driving Affordability Pressures
09/07/2026 | 24 mins.
In this episode, David Merritt, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, discusses rising healthcare costs, employer affordability pressures and the growing impact of the No Surprises Act’s IDR process. He also outlines potential reforms to curb excessive awards, increase transparency and slow premium growth.
Dr. Shridar Ganesan on Advancing Precision Oncology Through Molecular Data and AI
09/07/2026 | 10 mins.
In this episode, Shridar Ganesan, MD, Director, Center for Molecular Oncology at NYU Langone Health, discusses integrating genomic, clinical and radiographic data to improve cancer care and the role of AI in synthesizing complex patient information. He also explores the future of molecularly defined cancers, targeted therapies and the need to balance standard care with clinical research.
Monica L. Baskin, PhD, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
09/06/2026 | 16 mins.
In this episode, Monica L. Baskin, PhD, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, joins the podcast to discuss the center’s Cancer Center Support Grant renewal and the work underway at Massey to advance cancer care and research. She also shares her experience as the first Black woman to be named director of an NCI-designated cancer center and the significance of that milestone.
Healthcare’s Supply-Demand Crisis: AI, Concierge Care and the Future of Access with Dr. Sam Patel
09/06/2026 | 36 mins.
In this episode, Dr. Sam Patel, healthcare business consultant and CEO of Astra Culture and Looped, discusses the growing gap between patient demand and healthcare capacity, including the rise of concierge and hybrid care models. He also explores how AI, telehealth and preventative care can improve efficiency and access while preserving the human connection at the heart of medicine.
The Rise of ICHRA: Flexibility, Choice and the Future of Health Benefits with Hunter Foster
09/06/2026 | 11 mins.
In this episode, Hunter Foster, VP, Agency Operations and Strategy, benefitbay, explores the growing adoption of ICHRA and defined contribution models, including the demand for flexibility, predictability and employee choice. He also discusses successful implementation, broker adoption, AI's evolving role and what increased carrier participation could mean for the future of health benefits.

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The Becker's Healthcare Podcast is devoted to the people who power U.S. healthcare. Four new 15-minute episodes are released daily containing industry news, analysis and thought leadership from powerful healthcare decision-makers.

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