Episodes
176
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN
Becker's Healthcare Pediatric Leadership Podcast is an exciting new podcast from Becker's Healthcare which features interviews and conversations with thought leaders in pediatrics on trending topics. Send recommendations to ldyrda@beckershealthcare.com
In this episode, Chris Johnson, Founder and CEO of Bluebird Kids Health, joins the podcast to discuss managing the health of a broader patient population and expanding access to pediatric care. He also shares insights on democratizing access to care and building a strong reputation within the community to better serve children and families.
In this episode, Patrick Frias, MD, CEO of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, discusses the health system’s More Than Possible strategy to expand pediatric care access across Metro Atlanta and rural Georgia, while advancing pediatric mental health, workforce development, research, and innovation.
In this episode, Himalee Sabnis, MD, MSc, Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, joins the podcast to discuss bridging gaps in care and facilitating strong communication with patients and families. She also shares insights on strengthening connections across the healthcare journey to support more coordinated and patient-centered care.
In this episode, Christopher Carr, Director One of Security Services at Texas Children’s, discusses the evolving healthcare security landscape, including workplace violence prevention, behavioral health, employee protection and AI-powered training. He also shares strategies for building strong security programs through investment in people, cross-functional partnerships, data and analytics, and a family-centered approach to pediatric care.
In this episode, Matthew Love, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nicklaus Children's Health System, discusses the evolving pediatric healthcare landscape, including regionalizing care, expanding access closer to home, personalized medicine and genomics, and addressing pediatric workforce challenges. He also shares his leadership philosophy of leading with authenticity, purpose and strong values.
In this episode, Matthew McDonald, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children's Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health, discusses expanding access to pediatric rehabilitation and specialized services while addressing workforce and funding challenges. He shares how innovation, new care models and a focus on family-centered care are helping more children reach their full potential.
In this episode, Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Health Transformation Officer at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in St. Louis, discusses why play is a critical part of recovery for children with medically complex conditions. He shares how innovative care models, research, and programs focused on development, socialization, and healing are helping improve outcomes for children transitioning from hospital to home. Learn more here: RankenJordanFoundation.org
In this episode, Phil DeBruzzi, Principal at Forvis Mazars, and Dr. Ryan Nagy, President and System Chief Operating Officer at Boston Children's Hospital, discuss the forces reshaping pediatric healthcare, from workforce shortages and behavioral health demand to reimbursement pressures and shifting care models.
In this episode, Jeremy Meller, CIO, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, shares lessons learned from opening a 2 million square foot hospital designed with AI, robotics, and real-time location systems at its core. He discusses how simulation-driven planning, “Cardboard City,” and integrated technologies like autonomous robots and virtual nursing are transforming patient experience, clinician workflows, and hospital operations.
In this episode, Jawad Khan, Vice President, Enterprise Analytics, Akron Children's, discusses how healthcare organizations can move beyond AI pilots to build trusted, scalable capabilities that improve clinical workflows and decision-making.
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