Scott Becker - Medicaid Cuts, Hospital Closures, L&D Closures + More 5-13-25
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights urgent healthcare issues, including the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts, the growing wave of rural hospital and maternity unit closures, and rising concerns around maternal health and drug pricing reforms.
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Scott Becker - Today’s Big News: UnitedHealthcare Tanking 5-13-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses UnitedHealth Group’s sharp 16% stock decline following the surprise resignation of CEO Andrew Witty, raising concerns about the company's future amid ongoing market volatility.
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Navigating Financial Resilience and Outpatient Growth: Strategies for a Shifting Healthcare Landscape
In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason is joined by Purvi Bhatt of ECG Management Consultants and Catherine Nabavi of Siemens Healthineers to explore how health systems are evolving their strategies in response to tighter reimbursements, growing outpatient demand, and shifting regulatory landscapes. The discussion dives into payer negotiations, the impact of changing Certificate of Need (CON) laws, and the expanding role of AI and digital RCM tools in driving outpatient efficiency. Tune in for expert insights on aligning data-driven innovation with financial and operational sustainability in today’s dynamic healthcare environment.This episode is sponsored by Siemens Healthineers.
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Steve Purves, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valleywise Health
This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Steve Purves, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valleywise Health. Steve shares insights on leading a major financial turnaround, investing in workforce culture, and advocating for sustainable public funding to protect safety net systems like Valleywise.
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The Future of Clinical Effectiveness: Turning Data into Better Patient Care
In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason speaks with Yaw Fellin, Vice President of Product and Solutions for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, about how healthcare organizations can better leverage data and digital tools to drive improved patient outcomes. Yaw shares strategies for integrating data into meaningful clinical workflows, highlights the importance of harmonized patient education, and discusses the exciting role of AI and predictive analytics in advancing care efficiency and quality. Tune in to hear how leaders can navigate the evolving intersection of technology, decision support, and patient engagement.This episode is sponsored by Wolters Kluwer.
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