Best Scottish Rite Podcasts (2026)

In this episode, Matt Chance, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Scottish Rite for Children, discusses expanding access to highly specialized pediatric orthopedic care while maintaining a relentless focus on excellence. He shares insights on growth strategies, workforce recruitment, culture, and positioning the organization to mee…

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Thomas Carey, PharmD, Senior Director, Pharmacy Services, UW Northern Illinois 17:36

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In this episode, Thomas Carey, PharmD, Senior Director, Pharmacy Services, UW Northern Illinois, shares how the organization elevated its Med to Bed discharge program using multidisciplinary coordination, driving a nearly 30% reduction in 30-day readmissions. He also discusses agility in 340B compliance, leveraging learners, and the future of pharm…

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Caswell Samms III, Executive Vice President and CFO of Nemours Children’s Health 13:51

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In this episode,Caswell Samms III, Executive Vice President and CFO of Nemours Children’s Health, discusses financial priorities for 2026, including purposeful growth, Medicaid reimbursement pressures, and strategic investments in maternal care and virtual health. He also shares how CFOs must lead with agility, clinical insight, and mission focus i…

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Navigating Payer Challenges and Out-of-Network Policies with Jakob Emerson 11:17

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In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the latest trends in the payer landscape, including pharmacy benefit management, health system cost pressures, and Anthem’s new 10% penalty on out-of-network claims. He also highlights the recent debate between Mark Cuban and PBM leaders on industry transpar…

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Scott Becker - The Biggest Issues Shaping U.S. Healthcare Heading Into 2026 16:31

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In this episode, Scott Becker outlines the eight biggest issues shaping U.S. healthcare as the industry heads into 2026, including physician shortages, rising costs, payer power, and more.By Becker's Healthcare

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Protests, shootings, and nutritional standards 1:51:42

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Woodward & Whit: 1/8/26 Complete Show - Minnesotans protesting a shooting by ICE while feds change the food pyramid.

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Protests after ICE shoots civilian in Minnesota 31:48

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Hour 3 - Breaking local, national, and world news on Woodward and Whit.

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Rain today in Wichita, maybe snow tomorrow 40:22

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Hour 2 - Snow, in Wichita... in Winter? Well, it is unusual these days. We get the forecast from Storm Team 12 Chief Meteorologist Ross Janssen.

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Sedgwick County Commission appoints new appraiser 39:30

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Hour 1 - The County Commission approved the promotion of a Sedgwick County employee

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Losses for Shockers, Wildcats 9:59

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Sports with Ted Woodward, and we recap some college basketball. Good news for Butler Grizzlies, but not so good for Shocker or Wildcat fans.

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A new year, time to switch it up 9:07

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Wisdom from Moneytracker Don Grant, today it is about changing things for the better.

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Nabile M. Safdar, Chief AI Officer, Emory Healthcare 11:22

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This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Nabile M. Safdar, Chief AI Officer, Emory Healthcare. He discusses how Emory is leveraging AI across clinical, operational, and patient-facing applications, and shares strategies for governance, adoption, and safely integrating advanced AI tools i…

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Amy Lee, MJ, MBA, MBHA, FACMPE, President and COO of Nantucket Cottage Hospital/Mass General Brigham 11:25

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This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Amy Lee, MJ, MBA, MBHA, FACMPE, President and COO of Nantucket Cottage Hospital/Mass General Brigham. She discusses the unique challenges of delivering care on an island, from workforce housing to telehealth partnerships, and how innovation and community support …

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Healthcare M&A, Market Shifts, and Policy Trends to Watch in 2026 with Alan Condon & Laura Dyrda 14:31

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In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor in Chief, and Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor in Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discuss major healthcare stories shaping 2026, including hospital mergers and acquisitions, competitive market dynamics, and policy developments impacting rural and independent hospitals.…

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Delays, buck-passing, beards, and Florida man 1:51:27

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Woodward and Whit: 1/7/26 Complete Show - It is mid-week... in the first week of the show. And we have plenty of news to cover.

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Wichita City Council settles dispute with Genesis Health Club 29:57

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Hour 3 - And the Mayor is throwing the previous Council and City Manager under the bus after the settlement represents millions of dollars squandered on incentives for wealthy developers.

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A cool down with some snow chances in the Kansas forecast 41:32

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Hour 2 - Snow! Finally some snow! It only took until January. We get the news from Storm Team 12 Chief Meteorologist Ross Janssen.

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Design flaw setting back construction of new Wichita water treatment plant 39:57

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Hour 1 - The open for the new northwest plant may not happen in 2026.

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The new gadgets debuting at CES 10:48

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A food taster for those with serious food allergies, color changing paints, lights on everything... if it is possibly useful it is at CES. And even if it isn't.

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Alaska Airlines makes big Boeing purchase 9:09

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It is breaking news from The Wichita Business Journal.

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Recapping a House Republican all-day retreat 9:04

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Fox News correspondent Ryan Schmelz joins us with an after action report.

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James Heilsberg, CFO, Tri State Health 14:17

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This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features James Heilsberg, CFO, Tri State Health. He discusses how his organization is using AI, automation, and strategic growth to strengthen care delivery, support clinicians, and sustain financial health in a rural community setting. In collaboration with R1.…

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C.J. Marbley, Chief Nursing Officer at University Medical Center New Orleans and Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at New Orleans East Hospital within LCMC Health 23:50

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In this episode, C.J. Marbley, Chief Nursing Officer at University Medical Center New Orleans and Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at New Orleans East Hospital within LCMC Health, joins the podcast to reflect on how his organization responded to the New Year’s Eve terrorist attack at the start of 2025. He discusses efforts to expan…

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Dr. Wael Barsoum, Professor of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and President and Chief Transformation Officer at HopCo 37:27

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In this episode, Dr. Wael Barsoum, Professor of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and President and Chief Transformation Officer at HopCo, shares insights from his career leading Cleveland Clinic Florida and growing HopCo into the largest musculoskeletal specialty group in the U.S., offering lessons on strategic leadership, inn…

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David Dunkle, CEO, Johnson Memorial Health 15:52

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This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features David Dunkle, CEO, Johnson Memorial Health. He discusses the financial challenges facing community hospitals, the struggle for fair reimbursement, and how strong culture and patient focus help sustain independent organizations in a difficult healthcare landscape.…

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Court appearances, McRibs, and Twinkies 1:56:40

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Woodward and Whit: 1/6/26 Complete Show - A wide variety of topics this morning. From processed pork, to international politics and everything in-between.

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Several teams looking at Chiefs' assistant coaches 33:28

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It isn't referred to as "Black Monday" in the NFL for nothing. And Chiefs coaches are a hot commodity right now.

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A bit of a cool down coming for Wichita 41:35

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Hour 2 - After news headlines, a check of the Storm Team 12 forecast from KWCH Meteorologist Ross Janssen.

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Maduro makes first appearance in Federal court 39:21

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Hour 1 - And he remains defiant. We take a look as we kick off a Tuesday with news headlines.

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Incumbent drops out of race for Minnesota Gov. 9:19

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With the election ahead, Gov. Walz drops out with no mention of a looming scandal in Minnesota.

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Sedgwick County Commission preparing for a new year 8:12

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A new Commission Chairman will be selected soon. We get a meeting preview from current Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Ryan Baty.

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McDonalds facing legal challenge over the McRib 10:03

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Ted and John discuss the McRib, and a lawsuit against McDonalds over it. Plus a visit from Tom Leffler of Leffler Commodities.

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The Role of Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals and Partnerships in High-Acuity Care 17:10

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In this episode, Dr. Daniel del Portal, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Temple Health, explains the vital role long-term acute care hospitals play in improving patient flow, supporting medically complex recoveries, and stabilizing hospital operations. He highlights how strong LTACH partnerships enhance outcomes, preserve inpatie…

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Christopher Newman, President and CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare 17:11

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In this episode, Christopher Newman, President and CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, discusses stepping into the CEO role, driving cultural transformation, and strengthening workforce pipelines amid rapid regional growth. He also shares priorities around academic partnerships, financial headwinds, and expanding access to higher level care in the c…

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Advancing Women in Leadership and Innovation with Laurie McGraw 14:21

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In this episode, Laurie McGraw, Chief Commercial Officer at Transcarent and host of the Inspiring Women podcast, shares lessons from her 30+ year career in healthcare and technology, offering practical advice for emerging women leaders and insights on how innovation and mentorship can accelerate professional growth.…

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Dr. Michael Han, Chief Medical Information Officer, MultiCare Health System 5:30

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This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Michael Han, Chief Medical Information Officer, MultiCare Health System. He discusses real world AI use cases including stroke detection and ambient clinical documentation, and shares why close partnership between IT and clinical leadership is…

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Lisa Tank, President and Chief Hospital Executive, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health 17:18

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This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Lisa Tank, President and Chief Hospital Executive, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health. She discusses how her team is using AI, governance, and culture to enhance clinical outcomes, streamline operations, and strengthen patient trust.…

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The start of a new era 1:54:06

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Woodward and Whit: 1/5/26 Complete Show - Episode #1 this morning. With all your favorites including Moneytracker Don Grant, Tom Leffler of Leffler Commodities, Wichita Business Journal Editor Kirk Seminoff, Mayor Lily Wu, and a special appearance by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran.

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Denmark demands Trump stop talking abound annexing Greenland 32:12

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Hour 3 - The inflammatory comments continue to come from the White House regarding the U.S. annexing land away from a longtime European ally. Against their objections.

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A return to wintry conditions possible by Friday in Wichita 41:09

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Hour 2 - After news headlines, we get the week's forecast from Storm Team 12 and Chief Meteorologist Ross Janssen.

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U.S. military operation takes Venezuelan President Maduro into custody 40:45

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Hour 1 - Today's big story, over the holiday weekend, U.S. forces kidnapped the Venezuelan President and his wife and extradited them to the U.S.

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Kansas Sen. Moran comments on U.S. operation in Venezuela 11:34

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Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) joins us live on this first ever episode of Woodward and Whit, and we discuss today's top story. The U.S. military operation that removed Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife from power and brought them to the U.S. to stand trial.

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Wichita Mayor comments on delays for new water treatment plant 8:19

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It is time for Mondays with the Mayor on Woodward and Whit, and today Wichita Mayor Lily Wu previews the upcoming first Wichita City Council meeting of 2026.

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Financial resolutions for 2026 9:14

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Moneytracker Don Grant is back and joins us with a look at some suggestions now that 2026 is underway.

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Building a Physician Retention Roadmap with Scott Polenz of CHG Healthcare 19:59

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In this episode, Scott Polenz, Principal Consultant at CHG Healthcare Advisory Services, shares a practical roadmap for healthcare leaders to improve physician alignment, engagement, and retention. He discusses creating structured onboarding, fostering trust and communication, and establishing an Office of Physicians and APP Relations to support lo…

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Afroz Hafeez, MD, MBA, Manager of Telemedicine at RUSH University System for Health 4:36

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This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Afroz Hafeez, MD, MBA, Manager of Telemedicine at RUSH University System for Health, as he discusses expanding virtual care and telemedicine services. He shares strategies for improving health equity, scaling hybrid care models, and partnering with communities to…

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Dr. Mohammed Abdelaziz, Medical Director of Hospital Medicine, Kings Mill Hospital, Bon Secours Mercy Health 6:40

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This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Mohammed Abdelaziz, Medical Director of Hospital Medicine, Kings Mill Hospital, Bon Secours Mercy Health. He shares how his organization is exploring AI tools like ambient scribe solutions and predictive models, and offers guidance on integrat…

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Jigar Thakkar, CEO of Longitude Rx 4:22

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This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Jigar Thakkar, CEO of Longitude Rx, as he discusses reducing fragmentation in pharmacy care and addressing financial toxicity for patients. He shares insights on bringing specialty pharmacy services back into health systems through end to end technology, analytic…

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Josephine Wilton, Chief Business Development Officer, CHCB 11:04

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This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Josephine Wilton, Chief Business Development Officer, CHCB, as she discusses growth through improved access to care, contract strategy, and community expansion. She shares perspectives on strengthening infrastructure, operational execution, and addressing behavio…