This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Jay Grider, Chief Quality Officer and Chief Executive Officer, Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, University of Kentucky. Dr. Grider discusses proactive workforce planning, statewide collaboration to address nursing shortages, and how UK HealthCare is applying high-reliability principles to transform HR operations for better recruitment and retention outcomes.

This episode features Steve Beard, Chairman and CEO of Adtalem Global Education, as he shares insights on addressing the growing nursing shortage, building practice-ready clinicians, and forging impactful partnerships like the one with SSM Health. He discusses how scalable, flexible education models can support health systems and improve access to care in underserved communities.

This episode is sponsored by Adtalem Global Education.

In this episode, Nilesh Desai, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Baptist Health System, discusses how his team launched a cutting-edge 102,000-square-foot central pharmacy services center, designed to improve access and efficiency across the system. He also shares insights on technology adoption, addressing drug shortages, and developing the next generation of pharmacy leaders.

This episode features Dr. Benjamin J. Pieters, Pediatric Anesthesiologist and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, discussing major trends in anesthesiology, including workforce shortages, private equity involvement, and evolving employment models. He shares how his team is leveraging data, evidence-based care, and leadership development to shape the future of pediatric anesthesia and healthcare delivery.

In this episode, Dr. Zachary Dietch, transplant surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, shares the remarkable case of a liver retransplant for a patient with a recent cancer history, made possible through innovative tools like organ perfusion and bypass techniques. He also discusses how Northwestern is helping to redefine transplant eligibility for cancer patients through data-driven, patient-centered decisions.

In this episode, Marc Elia, Chairperson of the Board at Invivyd, discusses his personal experience with COVID-19 and long COVID, the company’s unique monoclonal antibody platform, and how Invivyd is working to address persistent gaps in infectious disease prevention and care. He also highlights the importance of patient voices in regulatory processes and the future of scalable, accessible monoclonal antibody therapies.

This episode is sponsored by Invivyd.

This episode features Phill Wood, Chief Information Officer of Cape Fear Valley Health System, discussing how IT investments like Workday are enabling strategic growth, improving employee engagement, and supporting future acquisitions. He also shares insights on culture alignment, system integration, and the value of strong governance in scaling operations.

This episode is sponsored by Workday.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Joy White, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. White shares how her team has reduced contract labor, launched an inclusion-focused campaign, and leveraged social media to attract and retain top talent while navigating rising care demands and shrinking reimbursement.