Becker's CFO + Revenue Cycle Podcast Navigating Policy Pressures, Growth and AI Strategy at Sutter Health with Jonathan Ma
Feb 20, 2026
Jonathan Ma, CFO of Sutter Health and former healthcare investment banker, outlines how finance, people and digital strategy intersect. He discusses navigating Medicare and Medi-Cal uncertainty. He talks about growth to expand access across California and the role of AI and partnerships to automate workflows.
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Three Strategic Priorities For Healthcare
- Jonathan Ma highlights three top priorities: policy developments, digital/AI, and people.
- He views understanding AI financially and investing in talent as critical to transformation.
Advocate Proactively With Data
- Keep open lines of communication with policymakers and associations to prepare for reimbursement shifts.
- Share data between finance and external affairs to support advocacy and influence policy outcomes.
Retention Through Purpose And Learning
- Ma emphasizes connecting employees to mission and purpose to retain talent.
- He promotes a learning culture that encourages curiosity and continuous improvement.