Episode

Dr. Wayne J. Franklin, Senior Vice President of the Children’s National Heart Center

Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare -- Cardiology + Heart Surgery Podcast

Published

Oct 8, 2025

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790

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Summary

This episode features Dr. Wayne J. Franklin, Senior Vice President of the Children’s National Heart Center, as he discusses the top challenges shaping cardiology today, including workforce shortages, the evolving role of AI, and the impact of private equity on healthcare. Dr. Franklin also shares his optimism for technology-driven innovation and the importance of humanism in modern medicine.