Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Becker's Healthcare

Mark Sevco, SVP & Chief Operating Officer at Sutter Health joins the podcast to share insights into his background, how his organization is addressing pressing issues in healthcare, what trends in healthcare he is keeping a close eye on, and more.

In this episode, regular guest Paige Twenter, Assistant Editor at Becker's Healthcare shares - an update relating to GLP-1 drugs and their side effects, key insights into discussions she’s had with chief pharmacy officers about the future of the role, and why 18 states are ending their affiliation with the national MGMA.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker's Healthcare shares insights into how an Oregon health system is making prior authorization 'a thing of the past' for cancer treatment & why CVS Health executives are bracing to lose up to 10% of Aetna's Medicare Advantage members in 2025.

Discover the nuances of pharmaceutical expenses in healthcare systems with Amy Gutierrez, VP and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UCHealth. Amy shares insights on the overlooked rise in drug costs versus labor expenses and discusses current focuses, including GLP-1 medications' promising aspects and challenges. Tune in for a concise exploration of these crucial topics.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Star, a leading orthopedic surgeon at Rothman Institute, discusses his expertise in joint reconstruction and the transformative impact of kinematic alignment techniques. He explores how this approach, combined with advanced technologies like the VELYS Robotic Assistant, is revolutionizing knee replacement surgery by achieving superior long-term outcomes and faster recovery times for patients. Dr. Star also sheds light on overcoming misconceptions about kinematic alignment and the crucial role of research in advancing surgical practices.This episode is sponsored by DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedic Company of Johnson and Johnson (https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes).

In this episode, we are joined by two leaders from nimble solutions, Kelley Blair, the Chief Executive Officer & Tim Fuchs, the Chief Sales Officer. Kelley & Tim share insights into their background & nimble solutions today, ASC & revenue cycle trends they are keeping an eye on, what they are most excited about going forward in 2024, and more.