Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Dr. Ben Schwartz on Advancing Academic Medicine, AI, and Leadership at Banner Health

Published: September 2, 2026

Duration: 14:29

In this episode, Benjamin M. Schwartz, MD, MHCM, President, Academic Delivery, Banner Health, discusses the future of academic medicine, the opportunities and risks of AI in clinical care, and how Banner is improving outcomes, accelerating clinical trials, and strengthening the physician workforce. He also shares leadership lessons on servant leadership, purposeful hiring, and building high-performing teams.