Becker’s Women’s Leadership

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300

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Aug 2026

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EN-US

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Becker's Women's Leadership Podcast is an exciting new podcast from Becker's Healthcare which features interviews and conversations designed to empower meaningful dialogue, the exchange of ideas and best practices on what works for women’s advancement.

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September 17, 202613 min

Brooke A. Schweitzer, DMSc, MSPA, PA-C, FACHE, Chief Advanced Practice Officer at UChicago Medicine

In this episode, Brooke A. Schweitzer, DMSc, MSPA, PA-C, FACHE, Chief Advanced Practice Officer at UChicago Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss creating a framework that strengthens organizational culture and improves the patient experience. She also shares insights on using transparent data through individualized scorecards and the power of peer influence to drive engagement and meaningful change.

September 16, 202616 min

Kathleen Sanford on Nurse Retention, Virtual Care and Workforce Transformation

In this episode, Kathleen Sanford, DBA, RN, FAAN, Senior EVP, Chief Nursing Officer, CommonSpirit Health, discusses improving nurse retention through virtual integrated care, nurse residency programs, career support and shared governance.

September 15, 202615 min

Prioritizing Quality and Growth at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

In this episode, Emily C. Jakacki, President of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, discusses leading a smooth leadership transition, maintaining top decile quality scores, and focusing on patient safety, equity, and efficiency. She also shares priorities for 2026, including managing emergency department throughput, leveraging data for informed decision making, and expanding ambulatory, diagnostic, and surgical services to meet community needs.

September 11, 202617 min

Courtney McNamee on Modernizing Revenue Cycle and Improving the Patient Financial Experience

In this episode, Courtney McNamee, Director, Revenue Cycle and Reimbursement, Altru Health System, discusses building a more proactive, patient-centered and data-driven revenue cycle while responding to payer pressure, reimbursement changes and the growing role of AI and automation. She also shares how Altru is preparing for thoughtful growth across rural communities and strengthening the patient financial experience.

September 9, 202612 min

Katrina Ascencio-Holmes on Building and Retaining Sutter Health’s Nursing Workforce

In this episode,Katrina Ascencio-Holmes, BSN, RN, Chief Nurse Officer, Sutter Health, discusses strategies to recruit, retain and develop the health system’s 18,000 nurses, including career development, mentorship, shared governance and frontline engagement. She also shares how Sutter is investing in workplace safety and technology while creating an environment where nurses can build meaningful, long-term careers.

September 2, 202616 min

Shannon Cameron on AI, Analytics and the Future of Revenue Cycle Leadership

In this episode, Shannon Cameron, MBA, MHIIM, CPC, Chief Operating Officer, Anesthesia Financial Solutions, LLC, discusses how AI, automation and advanced analytics are reshaping revenue cycle operations, from denials and prior authorization to reimbursement and payment accuracy. She also shares lessons on governance, workforce evolution and leading effectively across complex healthcare organizations.

August 29, 202623 min

Karen Bowling on Strengthening Rural Healthcare Through Access, Technology and Advocacy

In this episode, Karen Bowling, President and Chief Executive Officer, WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Executive Vice President, Government Affairs, West Virginia University Health System, discusses expanding specialty care in rural communities through telemedicine, strategic affiliations and workforce development. She also shares her perspective on healthcare advocacy, financial pressures facing rural hospitals and opportunities for growth.

August 28, 202615 min

Caren Lewis on Nurse Retention, Workforce Development and Building the Next Generation of Nurses

In this episode, Caren Lewis, Senior Vice President and System Chief Nursing Executive, MultiCare Health System, discusses strategies to improve nurse retention, strengthen nursing leadership and expand the workforce pipeline. She also shares how MultiCare is partnering with academic institutions and using flexible education pathways and specialty residencies to prepare and support new nurses.

August 27, 202614 min

Strengthening Revenue Cycle Strategy and Patient Financial Experience with Karen Brown

In this episode, Karen Brown, Revenue Cycle Director of Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, discusses revenue cycle optimization, Epic implementation, reimbursement pressures and preparing for changes affecting rural hospitals. She also shares strategies for improving patient financial education, reducing denials and strengthening collaboration across clinical and administrative teams.

August 26, 202619 min

Amy Mansue on Resilience, Innovation and Community Care

In this episode, Amy Mansue, CEO of Inspira Health, discusses navigating reimbursement pressures, expanding access, leveraging Epic and AI to improve care, and investing in the workforce and community. She also shares how Inspira is preparing for difficult decisions while keeping patients and community needs at the center.