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I Don’t Care with Scott Becker

MarketScale
June 16, 2023

As the evolution of healthcare and its landscape rapidly evolves due to technology, regulatory changes, and the ongoing global pandemic, staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments is a necessity for industry professionals. With a shortage of doctors and increasing healthcare costs adding to the complexities, conversations around effective healthcare management are gaining prominence. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. could see an estimated shortage of 54,100 to 139,000 physicians by 2033, underscoring the need for immediate interventions.

In this critical context, what are the emerging trends in healthcare, and how can healthcare leaders navigate through these challenging times?

In the latest episode of “I Don’t Care,” our host, Dr. Kevin Stevenson welcomed Scott Becker, the founder and publisher of Becker’s Healthcare, to discuss the evolution of healthcare and its future. The episode explored various elements of healthcare management, looking at how the industry has evolved over the past three decades, and some of the challenges it currently faces.

Some of the main points Dr. Stevenson and Becker discussed from the episode were:

  • The growing disparity between the power of payers and the strength of health systems
  • The increasing costs for providers and hospitals amid static reimbursement rates
  • The urgent need to revolutionize medical education for greater efficiency in producing doctors, particularly specialists

Scott Becker is a renowned figure in the healthcare industry with an illustrious background as a lawyer. Over the past 30 years, Becker has transformed his small-scale newsletter and conference operation into a leading media company in the healthcare industry, which includes Becker’s Healthcare. He is particularly known for his forward-thinking approach to healthcare news and his expertise in healthcare management.

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