Episode 49: The Evolving Role of Finance in Healthcare ft. Scott Herndon

Episode 49: The Evolving Role of Finance in Healthcare ft. Scott Herndon

May 21, 2026 · 15 min · Season 2 · Episode 21

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Scott Herndon discusses the evolving role of finance in healthcare and the challenges faced by today's healthcare systems.

On this week’s episode of Healthcare 360, Dr. Rob Fields speaks with Scott Herndon, Chief Financial Officer at Beth Israel Lahey Health. With more than two decades of experience across diverse health systems, Scott shares insights from his journey in healthcare finance and what led him to BILH. This episode explores the evolving role of the CFO, the financial challenges facing today’s healthcare systems, and how strategic investment, partnerships, and emerging technologies like AI are shaping the future of care delivery.

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Host: Dr. Rob Fields

Guest: Scott Herndon

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Organizations: Beth Israel Lahey Health

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