How Health Systems Work

How Health Systems Work

Interviews with the U.S Health Systems Brightest Minds. Over the years, Jim Burke has had the privilege of engaging in deep, insightful conversations with some of the brightest minds in healthcare. These leaders possess invaluable perspectives that could offer solutions to many of the challenges facing the U.S. health Systems today. Driven by his curiosity and passion for learning, Jim created this podcast to amplify these voices and share their stories. This series invites healthcare leaders to tune in, learn from these mental models, and be inspired to collaborate and challenge the status

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May 28, 2025 24 mins

In this episode, healthcare attorney Mike Greer from Hall Render joins the show to help health system leaders understand how federal antitrust enforcement is shifting—and what it means for provider networks, hospital partnerships, and managed care contracts.


With deep experience advising systems, hospitals, and physicians, Mike breaks down the key changes happening at the FTC and DOJ, including the withdrawal of prior guidance, ...

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In this episode, Jim and Steve talk with Anthony Long, partner at Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, about one of the most critical challenges facing healthcare organizations today: the growing disconnect between system leadership and frontline teams.


Anthony shares what he’s seeing inside hospitals and health systems across the country—from strained physician relationships and stagnant strategies to the gaps in communication that dera...

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In this episode, healthcare attorney Amy Mackin joins us to unpack what’s changing in the world of healthcare contracting. From shifting payer dynamics to negotiating under tighter regulatory scrutiny, Amy offers practical insights for health systems and providers navigating today’s complex environment.


Amy Mackin’s practice focuses on healthcare regulatory law for hospitals, health systems, clinical laboratories, and other prov...

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This podcast episode features a discussion on the evolving landscape of healthcare, focusing on the importance of quality in patient care and the challenges of aligning physician incentives with quality goals. The guests share insights on how healthcare delivery is influenced by reimbursement policies and the need for a collaborative approach to improve patient outcomes. In this conversation, Brian Betner discusses the critical gap...

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February 25, 2025 8 mins

In this episode, we introduce Steve Pratt, co-host of How Health Systems Work. Steve shares his perspective on the evolving landscape of healthcare, from shifting payment models to the challenges and opportunities ahead for hospitals and providers. Join us as we set the stage for what’s to come—real conversations, expert insights, and a deep dive into how healthcare systems navigate change.

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September 25, 2024 3 mins

In this introductory episode of 'How Health Systems Work', host Jim Burke outlines the purpose and vision of the podcast, emphasising the importance of sharing insights from leaders in the healthcare sector. He discusses his background in healthcare consulting and leadership, and the need for innovative ideas to address the challenges facing health systems today. The podcast aims to provide listeners with practical stories and stra...

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