Becker’s Women’s Leadership

In this episode, Tesa Aneshiwka, CEO and President of Loretto Hospital, shares how her team is preparing for Medicaid cuts and rising uncompensated care while doubling down on access, partnerships, and workforce investment. She discusses launching a hospital based free grocery store, strengthening community collaborations, and advocating for sustainable funding to close health equity gaps on Chicago’s West Side.

In this episode, Suzette B. Graham Hill, MD, cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, discusses how cardio obstetrics programs, remote blood pressure monitoring, and automatic cardiology referrals are helping prevent postpartum cardiovascular deaths. She shares why coordinated care beyond the traditional six week model is essential to improving outcomes, particularly for high risk and disproportionately affected patients.

In this episode, Kelly Macken Marble, Chief Executive Officer of Osceola Medical Center, discusses expanding mental health and substance use services, investing in facility growth and specialty recruitment, and navigating Medicaid, 340B, and rural reimbursement challenges to sustain local access to care.

In this episode, Quanna Batiste Brown, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Touro Infirmary within LCMC Health, shares how she is redesigning nursing infrastructure, advancing workforce development, leveraging virtual nursing and AI, and driving culture change to improve quality, retention, and patient outcomes.

In this episode, Molly Biwer, Chief Marketing Officer of Emory Healthcare, discusses launching a bold new brand identity, deepening community trust through large scale experiential campaigns, and evolving marketing into a strategic growth driver powered by digital integration, AI, and a more personalized patient experience.

In this episode, Gina Cronin, FACHE, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Children's National Hospital, discusses aligning leaders around a new five year strategy, redesigning roles amid major ERP and EHR transformations, and building resilient workforce capabilities and well being initiatives to support growth in world class pediatric care.

In this episode, Dr. Helen Figge, Chief Strategy Officer at MedicaSoft, Immediate Past President of the HIMSS NYS Chapter, and board member of National Association of Health Data Organizations and Maria College, shares how her clinical background shapes practical, sustainable decision making in health IT. She discusses closing credibility gaps between clinicians and executives, the power of communication in leadership, and why grounding innovation in real world experience is essential for lasting change. This episode is sponsored by MedicaSoft.

In this episode, Stacey-Ann Okoth, Chief Nursing Executive Officer at CommonSpirit Health Mountain Division, discusses strengthening workplace safety, enhancing patient experience, and addressing economic and workforce challenges. She shares strategies for nurse retention, rural care access, and innovative programs that prepare the system for future growth.

In this episode, Hillery Smith Shay, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer and Senior Vice President of Communications at Children's Minnesota, shares how the organization is embedding a systemwide total experience strategy, launching Epic to power a seamless digital front door, and positioning experience as a true strategic differentiator amid financial and care delivery challenges.

In this episode, Amy Assenmacher, RN, Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Corewell Health, discusses margin pressure, payer challenges, and rising self pay trends, and shares how front end excellence, automation, analytics, and resilient leadership can transform the revenue cycle into a strategic driver of financial stability and patient experience.

In this episode, Parinda Khatri, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of River Valley Health, joins the podcast to discuss expanding access to care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. She shares the keys to organizational success through alignment and building a supportive technology ecosystem, while also addressing the challenges of adopting new platforms and expanding services. Parinda offers insight into opportunities for growth as healthcare organizations navigate the year ahead.

In this episode, Sue Anderson, Regional President of the Wisconsin Region at SSM Health, discusses navigating rural and urban care challenges, healthcare financing pressures, and the impact of clinical and operational excellence. She also shares leadership lessons shaped by continuous improvement, mission driven culture, and decades of experience across consulting and health system leadership.

In this episode, Emily Moorhead, President of the Macomb Market at Henry Ford Health, shares how she is leading operational and workforce stabilization amid rapid growth and industry headwinds. She discusses financial sustainability, staff engagement, patient safety, and making disciplined decisions to support long-term access, trust, and community-centered care.

In this episode, Tina Garrison, Chief Operating Officer of SSM Health’s St. Louis and Southern Illinois region, discusses how the Project Core initiative is advancing patient centered, value based care while delivering major operational and financial gains. She also shares priorities for 2026, key industry headwinds, and how mission driven partnerships and centers of excellence support sustainable growth.

In this episode, Tiffany Love, Associate Vice President of Nursing at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, discusses tackling the primary care shortage through triage innovation, telehealth expansion, and nursing leadership. She also shares how federally qualified health centers are preparing for potential Medicaid and 340B changes while continuing to serve vulnerable communities.

In this episode, Regina Foley, President of Specialty Hospitals and Clinical Services and Chief Nurse Executive at Hackensack Meridian Health, discusses stabilizing and supporting the nursing workforce, leveraging technology like virtual nursing and AI, and expanding ambulatory care. She also shares how the health system is preparing to provide care during the FIFA World Cup and other community-focused initiatives.

In this episode, Catherine Chang, Chief Quality Officer at Prisma Health, joins the podcast to discuss expanding urgent care as a strategy to improve access, how ambient listening technologies are supporting clinicians, and the tools health systems can adopt to enhance efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

In this episode, Molly Moran, Associate Vice President of Ambulatory Nursing at Rush University Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss the destabilization of insurance coverage and affordability, the growing role of nurse-led telephone triage, and how health systems can better meet patient needs across the ambulatory setting. She also shares insights on intentional leadership and what it takes to support nurses while delivering accessible, patient-centered care.

In this episode, Monica N. Wharton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s Path Forward initiative and Vision 2030 strategy. She shares how Methodist Le Bonheur is prioritizing growth and access, aligning operations around long-term goals, and launching new initiatives to meet the needs of patients and communities in the year ahead.

In this episode, Dr. Allyson Brooks, the Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of the Hoag Women’s Health Institute, discusses how Hoag is transforming menopause care through multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and community engagement. She shares how the FDA’s recent hormone therapy update and women’s growing advocacy are reshaping the future of midlife health.