Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Scott Becker shares some thoughts on the looming provider shortages across the country.

In this episode, Tamer Baker, Chief Technology Officer at Zscaler, discusses leveraging IT as a business enabler in healthcare, addressing key takeaways from recent cyberattacks and strategies to deliver better outcomes while for balancing cybersecurity investments with business growth. Tamer explores how digital transformation drives down IT spend, improves clinician experience and patient outcomes, and leads to broader operational improvements in the industry. Listen and gain insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare infrastructure and security and its transformative potential.This episode is sponsored by Zscaler (https://www.zscaler.com/).

This episode dives into the growing world of virtual nursing. Dr. Saif Khairat, a UNC Chapel Hill professor, explores trends in virtual care and its impact on hospital capacity, efficiency, and access to care. Brittany Moye, a virtual nurse at UNC Rex Hospital, shares her daily routine and collaboration with on-site staff, highlighting how this approach improves patient experience, safety, and outcomes. Dr. Khairat also discusses his research on virtual nursing's impact on access to care and offers insights for healthcare leaders looking to advance their virtual care strategies.This episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association Center for Telehealth (www.heart.org/telehealth).

In this episode we are joined by David B. Snow, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Cedar Gate Technologies, as he explores the critical topic of payer and provider collaboration. We discuss the key role technology plays in facilitating information sharing and driving better population health outcomes, value-based care, and patient experiences. You'll also learn actionable steps payer leaders can take to foster deeper partnerships with providers and achieve positive industry-wide results.This episode is sponsored by Cedar Gate (https://www.cedargate.com/).

In this episode we are joined by Laxmi Patel, Chief Strategy Officer at Savista, and Kaleigh Stetler, Head of RCM at Asante Health System, as they discuss how Asante has transformed its RCM approach. Learn how they selected an RCM partner, the impressive results they achieved, and valuable tips for healthcare leaders considering outsourcing RCM.This episode is sponsored by Savista (https://www.savistarcm.com/).

In this episode Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare shares updates on hospital designations, hospital closures, & a new regulation in Florida regarding c-sections.