Becker’s Healthcare -- Pediatric Leadership Podcast

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Aug 2026

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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

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August 11, 202618 min

Expanding Access and Transforming Care for Children with Special Health Needs with Dr. Matthew McDonald

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.

July 23, 202612 min

Why Play Matters in Pediatric Recovery with Dr. Nick Holekamp

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

July 8, 202622 min

Building the Future of Pediatric Care Through Access, Partnerships and Innovation

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.

July 3, 202621 min

Inside Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s 2 Million Square Foot Smart Hospital with Jeremy Meller

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.

June 18, 202614 min

Making AI Actionable Across Healthcare with Jawad Khan

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.

June 8, 202619 min

Brian Lancaster, VP/CIO of Information Systems at Children’s Mercy Kansas City

In this episode, Brian Lancaster, VP/CIO of Information Systems at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, joins the podcast to discuss building effective AI governance processes and measuring success as organizations adopt new technologies. He shares how innovation is improving operational efficiency and explores how healthcare leaders are reshaping the “front door” of healthcare to expand access and create a more seamless patient experience.

June 4, 202624 min

Ryan Cameron on Building the Future of Pediatric Care with AI and Innovation

In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Children's Nebraska, shares how his team is leveraging AI, real-time data, and human-centered design to improve care delivery across pediatric settings. He discusses innovative initiatives ranging from school-based telehealth and Medicaid automation to command center technology and empowering clinicians to build their own digital solutions.

May 20, 202613 min

Nicole Johnson, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CPEN, Chief Nursing and Patient Operations Officer at Nemours Children’s Health

In this episode, Nicole Johnson, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CPEN, Chief Nursing and Patient Operations Officer at Nemours Children’s Health, joins the podcast to discuss how strong work environments and engaged nurses contribute to better patient outcomes. She shares why nursing recruitment and workforce development remain top priorities, along with how expanding virtual nursing programs can support care teams and improve the patient experience.

May 19, 202610 min

Beth C. Natt, MD, MPH, MBA, Medical Director of Pediatrics at Atlantic Health

In this episode, Beth C. Natt, MD, MPH, MBA, Medical Director of Pediatrics at Atlantic Health, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of vaccination education and clear communication with families. She shares insights on operational improvements across pediatric care and addresses the growing burnout clinicians face amid the politicization of medical care.

May 18, 202624 min

Transforming Child Health Through Prevention and Population Health with Dr. Lawrence Moss

In this episode, R. Lawrence Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nemours Children's Health, discusses why investing in childhood health can transform long-term outcomes for society, the role of healthcare systems in addressing social determinants of health, and Nemours Children’s innovative work in kindergarten readiness and pediatric global budgeting.