Becker's CFO + Revenue Cycle Podcast

This episode features Ted Wang, CFO of John Muir Health, as he shares key industry trends he is monitoring, strategies for adapting to regulatory shifts, and the collaborative culture fueling the system’s success. Ted also highlights recent accolades, major facility expansions, and his vision for enhancing access and efficiency in the year ahead.

In this episode, Greg Damron, CFO of MU Health Care, shares insights on the health system’s recent expansion, strategic initiatives, and commitment to enhancing rural healthcare access. He discusses major developments, including the integration of Capital Regional Medical Center, the opening of a new children’s hospital, and strategies to address financial and operational challenges in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Angela Lalas, CFO of Loma Linda University Health, discusses key financial trends shaping healthcare, from AI-driven transformation to workforce sustainability. She shares how the organization is aligning strategy, partnerships, and mission to drive growth and deliver lasting impact for patients, providers, and the community.

In this episode, Rob Tonkinson, Senior Vice President and CFO of Centra Health, shares insights on the financial challenges facing rural hospitals, including the impact of upcoming legislation, workforce trends, and digital transformation. He also highlights Centra’s growth initiatives and the evolving role of the healthcare CFO.

In this episode, Andy Zukowski, CFO of ECU Health, shares the organization’s top financial priorities for 2025 and its long-term strategy for rural healthcare transformation. He also discusses ECU Health’s effort to reopen Martin General Hospital and how his leadership philosophy continues to guide the system through industry challenges.

In this episode, Joe Gaylord, EVP and CFO of Fairview Health Services, shares how the organization achieved its first operating profit in six years through operational discipline, workforce stability, expanded access to care, and innovative programs that improve outcomes while lowering costs.

In this episode, Rob Chestnut, CFO of LMH Health, shares his unique journey from being born at the hospital to leading its financial strategy. He discusses key industry trends, the hospital’s investment in service expansion, and how community support is fueling projects in oncology, cardiology, and patient experience.

This episode features Joanna Weiss, Executive Vice President and CFO at Moffitt Cancer Center, who shares her journey through finance and revenue cycle leadership. She discusses key priorities including financial stabilization, strategic growth, AI-driven automation, and how the CFO role is evolving to support long-term innovation and patient-centered care.

This episode features Dennis Hesch, Executive Vice President and Chief Finance and Strategy Officer of Carle Health, who shares insights on managing growth, payer dynamics, and workforce challenges in a changing healthcare landscape. He also discusses Carle's technology investments, evolving care delivery model, and the expanding role of the CFO in strategic decision-making.

Austin Jones, SVP and CFO of NKC Health, shares insights into leading an independent community hospital while navigating workforce challenges. He highlights strategies for attracting and retaining talent, addressing recruitment struggles through individualized engagement, and fostering a strong sense of community in the workplace. Jones also discusses growth in outpatient oncology, along with key areas of organic expansion and operational improvement.