In this episode, Linda Matzigkeit, Chief Administrative Officer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, shares the remarkable journey behind the planning, design, and launch of the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital. She highlights how staff and families helped shape the facility, the complex move from the old hospital, and how the state-of-the-art campus is transforming pediatric care in Georgia.

In this episode, Eric Gantwerker, MD, MMSc(MedEd), FACS, AFAMEE - Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cohen Children’s Medical Center at Northwell Health; Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, shares his insights on transforming surgical education through technology, virtual reality, and AI.

In this episode, David Biggerstaff, President and CEO of Riley Children's Health, shares insights on his journey into pediatric healthcare, his vision for the organization, and the strategies to expand access, enhance leadership, and drive innovation in children's health across Indiana.

Dan Larson, Principal/Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at HealthBridge Children's Hospital - Orange, discusses the innovation of coordinated care models and nurse navigation in healthcare. He also explores how AI-driven risk analysis is being used to support at-home caregivers, improving overall patient care.

Bryan Carey, CEO at Benevis, and Dr. Jane Whang, DDS, Regional Director of Clinical at Benevis, discuss the adoption of new technology in dentistry and the ongoing challenge of a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals. They highlight how Medicaid benefits Americans and the role of Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) in increasing access to care. Additionally, they explore strategies for offering greater work incentives to encourage more professionals to serve in rural areas, helping to address staffing shortages.

This episode features Denise Harman, Director of Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, WA. Denise shares strategies for overcoming challenges in rural healthcare, including staff training, pediatric care preparedness, and fostering collaboration between departments and hospital systems to improve patient outcomes and staff confidence.

In this episode, Matt Cook, CEO of the Children's Hospital Association, discusses the vital role children's hospitals play as safety nets and hubs for innovation. He highlights priorities like addressing workforce challenges, supporting Medicaid, and tackling the youth mental health crisis while navigating a shifting policy landscape.

In this episode of Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Stewart Goldman, Chair of the Department of Child Health and Senior Vice President of Research at Phoenix Children’s and the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix, discusses his extensive career in pediatric oncology and the critical role of pediatric research. He highlights groundbreaking advancements at Phoenix Children's Research Institute and shares his vision for the future of precision medicine and individualized care for children.