Becker's CFO + Revenue Cycle Podcast

Derek Goebel, CFO of Altru Health System, discusses key healthcare trends including changes in reimbursement under the Big Beautiful Bill, the importance of financial sustainability, and the ongoing shift from fee-for-service to value-based care. He also outlines Altru’s growth strategy, emphasizing the importance of keeping care local to better serve the community.

Charles Brinkley III, Senior Vice President and CFO at Baptist Health Care, shares how his team is managing inflationary increases while protecting patient care quality. He discusses efforts to create long-term financial sustainability, the development of a new inpatient rehabilitation center on campus, and outlines both near-term growth strategies and a five-year plan for sustainable expansion.

Nick Barcellona, CFO of WVU Medicine, shares how reflection plays a key role in navigating leadership responsibilities and adapting to challenges in today’s healthcare environment. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy organizational culture and outlines strategies for improving recruitment efforts to strengthen workforce stability. Barcellona also discusses how financial leadership is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry.

In this episode, Ivan Samstein, CFO of UChicago Medicine, shares how the organization is navigating payer dynamics, Medicaid pressures, and financial uncertainty while driving strategic expansion, preparing for a new Comprehensive Cancer Center, and supporting groundbreaking research in AI-driven cancer therapies.

In this episode, Robin Damschroder, EVP, President of Value-Based Enterprise, and CFO of Henry Ford Health, shares how the organization significantly boosted operating income in 2024, the impact of its joint venture with Ascension Michigan, and how it’s planning for long-term sustainability through digital transformation, value-based care, and strategic integration.

In this episode, Caswell Samms III, Executive Vice President and CFO of Nemours Children's Health, discusses how the system is navigating funding challenges while staying focused on long-term investments in whole-child health, innovative payment models, and expanded access. He also shares how the CFO role is evolving into a strategic, patient-focused leadership position.

In this episode, Andrew DeVoe, Executive Vice President and CFO of Tufts Medicine, shares how the organization reversed a $300 million loss run rate to profitability in just over a year. He outlines key cost-saving strategies, revenue cycle improvements, and his vision for transforming care delivery to strengthen Tufts’ position in a competitive healthcare landscape.

This episode features Blake Evans, System Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Rush University System for Health, sharing his journey from frontline registration to executive leadership. He discusses his first 90 days in the role, building a unified vision, embracing automation, and navigating major revenue cycle challenges and opportunities with a focus on team alignment and transparent communication.

In this episode, Kevin Barron, Deputy VP of Payer Relations at University Health, shares how his team is navigating increasingly aggressive payer tactics, implementing smarter contract oversight, and championing a mission-first approach to revenue cycle operations. He also explains why aligning contracting within RevCycle has delivered measurable results for patient care and financial performance.

In this episode, Katie Keim, Senior Vice President and CFO of Memorial Health, shares her journey from growing up in Springfield to helping lead a $1.7 billion health system. She discusses key trends shaping her role, including strategic investments, work redesign, and Memorial’s major move to Epic.