x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The BetterCare Podcast

The BetterCare Podcast tells the stories of clinicians, healthcare leaders, and innovators who are improving the way clinicians work and deliver care. Created by EvidenceCare.

health & fitness medicine

All Episodes

25:42

Ep 31 – Leading a Diversified Health System – Jason...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2025/10/29

In this episode of The BetterCare Podcast, Bo Bartholomew (EvidenceCare) talks with Jason Zachariah (EVP, Chief Operating Officer, Lifepoint Health) about the real-world mechanics of running a distributed system: connecting data across settings, improving flow from ED to inpatient to post-acute, clarifying ownership around bed management and transfers, and building an inclusive culture that enables teams to execute. They also touch on the leadership journey—what scales, what doesn’t, and how to

en-us

31:59

Ep 30 – Scaling Operational AI across Healthcare –...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2025/10/08

In this episode of The BetterCare Podcast, Amy Deaton (EvidenceCare) sits down with Dr. Edmund Jackson (UnityAI) during Nashville Healthcare Sessions 2025 to talk about where AI is delivering dependable value in healthcare operations today, and how to deploy it safely and responsibly. Drawing on Edmund’s experience leading data science at HCA Healthcare and now building AI for clinical operations, they dig into why AI succeeds (or stalls), how to move beyond pilots, and what it looks like to deliver

en-us

43:21

Ep 29 – Medicaid Reform and the One Big Beautiful...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2025/08/11

EvidenceCare’s VP of Clinical Strategy, Carol Howard, sits down with Darin Gordon—Founding Partner of Speire Healthcare Strategies, President & CEO of Gordon & Associates, and former Director and CEO of TennCare—to break down what the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) means for hospitals and Medicaid programs across the country. Drawing on his decades of public service and national consulting work, Darin explains how OBBB impacts Medicaid eligibility, funding, and

en-us

44:12

Ep 28 – Confronting Clinical Variation – Dr. Michael...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2025/07/14

EvidenceCare’s Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Michael van Duren, current Medical Director at Providence Health Plan and an expert clinical advisor to multiple companies and health systems over the years.They discuss how health systems can approach the difficult but necessary work of reducing unwarranted clinical variation with practical strategies that engage physicians at an individual level and also make a system-wide impact.Drawing from his experience at

en-us

28:40

Ep 27 – The 100-Day Challenge to Reduce Hospital LOS...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2025/06/02

EvidenceCare’s Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Walker Keach, Medical Director of Hospital Care Management and Patient Flow at Denver Health.Dr. Keach shares how his team successfully reduced length of stay (LOS) by launching a multimodal improvement initiative—without compromising patient outcomes. Dr. Keach walks us through the urgent 100-day challenge issued by Denver Health’s CEO, how they targeted specific DRGs, leveraged internal data tools, and changed

en-us

52:02

Ep 26 – Mastering Hospital Change Management – Live...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2025/04/21

EvidenceCare’s VP of Clinical Strategy, Carol Howard, leads a discussion on mastering change management and process improvement in hospitals. Panelists Candice Powers from USA Health, Jason Metcalf from CommonSpirit, and Ryan Schultz from UAB Medicine share their insights into effectively managing change in complex healthcare environments and the nuances of choosing the appropriate project management methodologies. The conversation highlights the importance of communication, measurement, and

en-us

35:24

Ep 25 – ViVE 2025 Conversations on Healthcare Innovation

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2025/03/10

EvidenceCare’s Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviewed four digital health experts in their respective areas – Dr. Aaron Wilcox from Kaiser Permanente, Meghan Huffman from Novant Health, Dr. Jordan Messler from Glytec, and Dr. Rich Loomis from Elsevier.In this episode, we cover helpful digital health strategies for hospitals, specific use cases for AI in clinical care, approaches to reducing clinical burden and burnout, and what areas of healthcare our guests most wish

en-us

35:49

Ep 24 – How to Be a Successful Hospital CMO – Dr. Rex...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2025/02/17

In this special episode, guest host, Dr. Rex Hoffman (Providence) facilitates a conversation with Dr. Doug Koekkoek and Dr. Mark Olszyk on how to be a successful hospital Chief Medical Officer.All 3 of our guests have extensive experience as CMOs and have collaborated together on books and presentations to help other aspiring CMOs to succeed in their positions. Most recently, Dr. Rex Hoffman authored, I Want to be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What?In this episode, they share some of the insights

en-us

34:26

Ep 23 – Leading at the Intersection of Healthcare and...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2025/01/27

EvidenceCare’s CEO, Bo Bartholomew, interviews Scott Becker, Founder, Publisher, and Chief Content Officer for Becker's Healthcare.Scott shares stories and examples of bringing entrepreneurship to large organizations, how clinical leaders can build great teams and avoid burnout, and innovative approaches to some of healthcare’s biggest issues such as physician shortages and rising costs.Key Takeaways:Entrepreneurial Drive: Lessons from Scott's journey from law to healthcare media on using

en-us

58:14

Ep 22 – Navigating Medicare Advantage Challenges for...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2024/11/18

In this episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare's VP of Clinical Strategy, Carol Howard, hosts a live panel of experts on regulatory updates and strategies for health systems related to Medicare Advantage and the two midnight rule to assure compliance and optimize revenue capture.Guests:Jackie Kimmell, Senior Director of Strategy Catalyst, The Health Management AcademyDr. Adam Fall, Corporate Medical Director of Utilization Management, Erlanger Health SystemDr. Jeny McNair, President and

en-us

20:43

Ep 21 – Live from Nashville Healthcare Sessions – Part 2

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2024/11/04

In this special episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare's President & COO, Amy Deaton, engages with industry leaders live at the Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference to discuss the evolving industry landscape. These conversations focus on rural healthcare challenges, integrated mental health services for women's health, and patient-centric solutions in digital innovation.Guests:William Haugh: Division President of Lifepoint HealthAmy Green: Founder & CEO of Mamaya HealthAnika

en-us

37:07

Ep 20 – Live from Nashville Healthcare Sessions – Part 1

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2024/10/28

In this special episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare's CEO, Bo Bartholomew, brings together a diverse group of healthcare leaders to explore innovation and transformation within the industry. Recorded live from the Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference, the conversations emphasize the importance of collaboration, technology, and strategic partnerships in redefining patient care.Guests:Phil Gibbs: CEO of Care Transformation StudioVic Gatto: Co-founder & Managing General Partner of

en-us

31:42

Ep 19 – Aligning Clinical Initiatives to Financial...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2024/10/14

EvidenceCare’s Co-Founder & CMO, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Melinda Hancock, EVP & Chief Transformation Officer for Sentara Health.Melinda shares how health systems can use transformation processes to align and balance clinical practices, patient outcomes, and financial sustainability.Key Takeaways:Healthcare Transformation: How to approach integrating clinical and financial goals, while still focusing on optimizing care delivery and ensuring patient safety and quality.Ideation and

en-us

39:32

Ep 18 - The Economics of Healthcare - Adam Kaufman...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2024/09/16

EvidenceCare’s CEO, Bo Bartholomew, interviews Adam Kaufman, digital health expert and consultant, currently at Baylor Scott & White Health.Adam and Bo provide insight into the evolution of digital health innovation and economics for healthcare leaders looking to navigate today's complex landscape.Key Takeaways:Economic Distribution in Healthcare: They break down how healthcare spending is allocated.The Evolution of Digital Health: From early telephonic disease management to today's

en-us

50:52

Ep 17 - How to Improve Clinician Technology Adoption...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2024/06/28

EvidenceCare’s Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Jon Handler, Senior Fellow of Innovation at OSF HealthCare.Jon explores the intricacies of healthcare innovation, sharing his journey on getting adoption for various clinical technologies and the critical nexus of coding and clinical practice.Key Takeaways:Practical tips for engaging clinicians and hospital leaders in new technologyDeveloping an EHR system before they were mainstreamServicing the "long tail" in

en-us

39:34

Ep 16 - Lessons Learned from a New EHR Implementation...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2024/05/29

EvidenceCare’s Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Stacey Johnston, VP and Chief Applications Officer at Baptist Health (Jacksonville).Stacey shares the complexities and triumphs of transitioning to a new EHR system and takes listeners behind the scenes of Baptist Health's remarkable journey achieving a ten-star Epic implementation rating within its first year.Key Takeaways:Emphasizing the culture of collaboration led to the successful Epic implementation at

en-us

41:09

Ep 15 – Fighting the Fear of AI in Healthcare – Dr....

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2024/05/02

EvidenceCare’s Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Michelle Flemmings, Industry Executive & Market Development Director at Oracle.Michelle shares a compelling and challenging vision for using AI technology in healthcare and her journey from emergency physician to physician executive.Key Takeaways:How to challenge executive hesitation for adopting AI for cliniciansPractical ways to adopt emerging tech and AI solutions in hospitalsThe "simple" things that help

en-us

22:05

Ep 14 – Keys to Successful Tech Adoption – Novlet...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2024/02/13

EvidenceCare’s Chief Operating Officer, Amy Deaton, interviews Novlet Mattis, SVP and Chief Digital & Information Officer at Orlando Health.Novlet shares how technology is leveraged at Orlando Health to greatly enhance patient care and outcomes, as well as the importance of doing the hard work of updating outdated systems. This discussion is hospital leaders wanting to be at the forefront of the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare IT.Key Takeaways:Novlet Mattis narrates her unexpected entry

en-us

28:04

Ep 13 – Prioritizing Patient Safety and Quality – Dr....

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2024/01/30

EvidenceCare’s Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Miguel Benet, SVP of Clinical Operations at Community Health Systems (CHS).Miguel shares the focus behind significant reduction in patient safety events over the past decade at CHS, and their approach to scaling clinical operations while considering local market needs. Key Takeaways:The importance of patient engagement and dedication to safety initiativesThe concept of "rigidly flexible" in clinical operations

en-us

41:15

Ep 12 – How to Advance IT Initiatives in a Lean...

The BetterCare Podcast ·

2023/12/12

EvidenceCare’s CEO, Bo Bartholomew, interviews Al Smith, SVP and Chief Information Officer at Lifepoint Health.Al shares his background and journey to becoming a CIO and how he manages IT resources in a lean environment, as well as the top IT initiatives for Lifepoint, including a detailed breakdown of cost-cutting, efficiency, and growth.Key Takeaways:Combatting the biggest healthcare IT risks such as data breaches and ransomware.How AI and ML can assist in making caregivers more efficient without

en-us

31 results

Similar Podcasts

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

The Dry Eye Treatment PODCAST

Dry Eye Treatment

Différent et alors ?

PATRICK SULAY

Kyle Kingsbury Podcast

Kyle Kingsbury

The Real Weight Loss Coach

Matty Lansdown