S01E09 | Scott Becker on Leadership, Healthcare Innovation, and Building Great Teams

In this episode of Beyond the Benchmarks, Stephanie Dorwart sits down with Scott Becker, Founder & Publisher of Becker's Healthcare and longtime healthcare attorney, for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, healthcare innovation, technology adoption, workforce challenges, private equity, organizational growth, and what it takes to build great teams. Drawing from decades of experience as both a healthcare attorney and media entrepreneur, Scott shares insights on the evolving relationship between technology and people, the realities facing hospitals and health systems, the importance of organizational culture, and the leadership principles that have guided his success. Topics discussed include: • The balance between technology and people in healthcare • AI, ambient listening, and technology adoption • Hospital and health system challenges • Healthcare mergers and acquisitions • Private equity's role in healthcare • Workforce shortages and physician recruitment • Building high-performing teams • Leadership lessons from healthcare and business • Scott's upcoming book, Building Great Businesses • The "Thrive-Thrive" leadership philosophy • Why leaders should "love their 90 percenters" Whether you're a healthcare executive, physician leader, entrepreneur, consultant, or business owner, this conversation offers practical insights for leading organizations through change while maintaining focus on people, performance, and culture. Connect with Scott Becker: LinkedIn: Scott Becker Becker's Healthcare: [www.beckershospitalreview.com](http://www.beckershospitalreview.com) Connect with Altius Healthcare Consulting Group: Website: [www.altiushcg.com](http://www.altiushcg.com) If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share the podcast with your colleagues. #HealthcareLeadership #ScottBecker #BeckersHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #Leadership #HospitalLeadership #HealthcareManagement #HealthcarePodcast #BusinessLeadership #BeyondTheBenchmarks