Ep 56: Providence CEO Erik Wexler on Evaluating Partnerships, Policy and Leadership

This podcast features an interview with Erik Wexler, CEO of Providence Health, a large US health system. The conversation covers key priorities for health systems in 2025, focusing on AI adoption (specifically in behavioral health assessments), operational efficiency, and strategic partnerships. Wexler emphasizes the importance of focused implementation of AI, rather than pursuing every opportunity, and highlights Providence's partnership with Cedars-Sinai as a successful example of collaboration. Listeners gain insights into the challenges and opportunities facing large health systems, including navigating policy changes and responding to crises like the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.