Episode #84 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Scott Becker and Hospital ReviewsEpisode #84 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Scott Becker and Hospital Reviews
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
What are the leading issues for Hospitals and Heathcare? Is it COVID, medial education, universal healthcare? And what about the over 100,000 people a year who die from drugs? Scott Becker shares his perspective as a national expert in hospital and healthcare affairs. Scott Becker is a partner in the healthcare department at McGuireWoods. He previously served on the Board of Partners of the firm and chaired the healthcare department for nearly 13 years. Scott is the founder and publisher of Becker’s Hospital Review and Becker’s Healthcare. He represents hospitals and health systems, healthcare companies, surgery center chains, large practices, and private equity funds. Scott is a Harvard law graduate and certified public accountant.
53:34•1 Aug 2022
Healthcare Challenges and Addiction: Insights from Scott Becker
“The silver lining in this whole problem is that the medical community has now been engaged in solutions for the problem of addiction as a whole, which we never were really before.”
What happens when the worlds of healthcare and addiction intersect? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev chats with Scott Becker, a national expert in hospital and healthcare affairs. From COVID-19's impact on healthcare to the mental health professional shortage, Becker dives into the pressing issues hospitals face today.
With his extensive background as a healthcare attorney and publisher of Becker’s Hospital Review, he offers a unique perspective on how these challenges intertwine with the addiction crisis. Becker emphasizes the crucial role of the medical community in tackling addiction, pointing out that involving healthcare providers could be a game-changer. The conversation also touches on the Affordable Care Act and the evolving landscape of hospital systems.
Whether you're in the medical field or simply interested in understanding these complex issues, this episode offers valuable insights into the current state of healthcare and addiction.
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