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.

Erin Shaffer Beadle, Executive Vice President and CFO of Tidelands Health, discusses the organization's range of services and how they're navigating ongoing shifts in the healthcare industry. She highlights key trends including COVID-19’s lasting impact on recruitment and price transparency. Erin also outlines Tidelands Health's future growth plans and offers valuable advice for emerging healthcare leaders.

Jeff Harrington, CFO of Children's Hospital Colorado, joins the podcast to share his perspective on the evolving role of CFOs in healthcare. He discusses pressing concerns around potential Medicaid cuts and the growing challenges in recruiting pediatric specialists. Jeff also reflects on how the financial leadership landscape is shifting in response to these complex industry dynamics.

In this episode, Garrick J. Stoldt, CFO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, shares how his team is tackling major challenges including Medicaid cuts, 340B pressures, and rising denials—while staying strategic about AI investments and future-proofing the system. With over 20 years at the helm, he reflects on the evolving role of the CFO and why proactive leadership is more essential than ever.

In this episode, Sophia Holder, Executive Vice President and CFO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, shares how CHOP is investing in AI, automation, and strategic partnerships to transform pediatric care, improve access, and build a more sustainable healthcare future.

Melanie Wilson, Interim CFO for Essentia Health, joins the podcast to discuss value-based patient care models and how political shifts are influencing the healthcare finance landscape. She highlights the importance of community partnerships and shares what excites her most about the future of the industry—including improvements in operational efficiency and streamlining workflow to better serve patients and providers alike.