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| 02 Feb 2021 | 57: What will volumes look like in 2021? | 00:22:42 | |
Hospitals and health systems took major hits in volume in 2020 in the wake of the Covid-19 epidemic, so what will volumes look like in 2021? In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Colin Gelbaugh to talk about the volume outlook for 2021 and how health care leaders can shape that outlook from inpatient admissions to outpatient surgery. Plus, Rae rounds up the health care news that Advisory Board researchers are keeping an eye on. Links: Stay connected with Advisory Board and our experts by following us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. | |||
| 28 Jul 2020 | Episode 33: Are mega systems the future? | 00:23:56 | |
In this second episode on consolidation, Host Rachel (Rae) Woods sits down with health system expert, Ben Umansky, to talk about the impact Covid-19 may have on hospital consolidation. For many years, experts have been predicting an extreme view of what hospitals could look like in the future—including a world of mega health systems and the death of the independent hospital. Together, Rae and Ben explore the how real that prediction is, unpack the true long-term impact of Covid-19 on consolidation, and offer the no-regrets tactics every organizations should take regardless of size. Links:
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| 01 Nov 2022 | 139: The rise of the payvider | 00:23:48 | |
More and more health plans are shifting away from their traditional “risk aggregator” roles and ushering in a new era of payer-provider relationships. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites health plan, workforce and value-based care experts Mallory Kirby, Eliza Dailey, and Katie Everts to explain payvider relationships, why they’re becoming more common, and how to determine if becoming a payvider partnership is feasible for your organization. Links: As we emerge from the global pandemic, healthcare is restructuring. What decisions should you be making, and what do you need to know to make them? Explore the state of the healthcare industry and its outlook for next year by visiting advisory.com/HealthCare2023. | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | 191: What CEOs need to know in 2024 (Part 1) | 00:32:33 | |
As we step into 2024, there is no denying that the healthcare industry is vastly different than it was 5 years ago, 1 year ago, maybe even one month ago. As the immediacy of the pandemic has ebbed, several other seismic changes have emerged that promise to transform the core of the healthcare industry. Understandably, healthcare leaders are concerned about the pressures they face today and those that lie ahead in 2024. That's why, in part 1 of a two-part series on what CEOs need to know in 2024, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board experts Natalie Trebes, Prianca Pai, and Sharon Yuen to unpack these seismic changes and discuss how leaders should be preparing for the future. Links:
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| 24 Apr 2020 | Episode 5: Are large health systems faring better with Covid-19? | 00:22:03 | |
Systemness, when you achieve it, means the larger, integrated delivery systems can operate more efficiently with greater economies of scale than they would as individual entities. Advisory Board's Emily Connelly, a researcher focused on health system strategy, talks to Rachel about systemness in a time of Covid-19, and addresses whether being part of a larger system helped or hindered organization’s response to the crisis. More resources: | |||
| 10 Sep 2020 | Episode 37: Marc Harrison on Intermountain's approach to health equity | 00:18:46 | |
The need to address health inequities isn’t new, but it’s recently received a lot of attention. In this episode of Radio Advisory, Rae sits down with Intermountain Healthcare CEO Marc Harrison for part two of their conversation, in which they discuss the best ways for health systems to approach health equity. In this episode, learn how Intermountain is addressing social determinants of health, as well as how they approach health inequities among rural communities and racial and ethnic minorities. Links | |||
| 05 Jan 2022 | 100: Omicron—what it means for healthcare policy | 00:23:21 | |
This episode was recorded on January 4, 2022. The omicron variant is continuing to spread rapidly throughout the United States, leading to record numbers of new Covid-19 cases in many areas. In this episode, Christopher Kerns sits down with Advisory Board's Pam Divack to talk about the healthcare industry implications of the omicron variant, including what the political and policy responses to the variant mean for the healthcare world. Links:
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| 07 Nov 2023 | 184: Coverage whiplash: the headache of Medicaid redeterminations and how to respond | 00:32:44 | |
During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the federal government and insurers implemented several measures to expand coverage options and better ensure ease of access to healthcare services. One of the most significant policies was the expansion of Medicaid programs and the requirement that individuals be continuously enrolled through the end of the PHE. The expanded eligibility ended when the PHE expired in May 2023, and the industry is reeling from the whiplash of coverage changes. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board health plan experts Chelsea Needham and Sally Kim to discuss what you need to know about Medicaid redeterminations, how health plans are responding, and what this means for the healthcare industry. Have a healthcare question? Want to learn more about what goes on behind-the-scenes at Radio Advisory? Submit your question and we may use it in our final episode of 2024! Email podcasts@advisory.com or leave us a voice message by Thanksgiving for consideration. Thanks! Links:
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| 27 Jul 2021 | 84: How Privia Health is bringing 'agency back to physicians' | 00:34:18 | |
A lot has changed in the health care space over the past year and a half, but not all of it has been related to the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode, Rae sits down with Mike Flammini, chief business development officer at Privia Health, to talk about the changing physician landscape and the non-hospital players offering new partnerships for today's physicians. Links:
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| 06 May 2021 | 72: Open Mic: It's getting harder to justify special privileges for your top donors | 00:06:56 | |
In the second episode of Radio Advisory’s open mic, philanthropy expert Nick Cericola shares his thoughts on how hospitals can justify the special privileges they give to top donors while also pursuing health equity. Nick explores the complicated landscape of medical concierge programs and offers his take on whether it is justifiable to boost the experience for a select few if it ultimately broadens the access and quality of care for many others. Links: | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | 152: The global workforce crisis (and possible solutions) | 00:39:24 | |
When we look outside the U.S. healthcare system we're finding more similarities with other countries than ever before when it comes to industry challenges. Globally we are seeing more health system operations converging, bigger pushes for diversification, and rising staffing costs (and shortages). In this episode host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites international healthcare experts Alex Polyak and Paul Trigonoplos to discuss universal healthcare challenges and possible solutions to the workforce shortage. Links:
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| 07 May 2020 | Episode 10: Financial impact series: Payers | 00:17:53 | |
(Part 2 of 4) Financial impact series. Rachel Sokol has in depth experience with the health care payer landscape as she has led Advisory Board research within this division for the last five years. She shares with Rae the financial state of payers before the pandemic hit and outlines the pressures that health plans are experiencing due to Covid-19. Together, Rachel and Rae also discuss how health plans can deepen their partnerships with providers as they face financial shortfalls in the face of a pandemic. More resources: | |||
| 13 Jul 2021 | 82: A system of systems: An update on the collaboration between the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals | 00:36:20 | |
This episode is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Advisory Board experts developed this podcast episode independently and objectively. At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals partnered together help combat the pandemic. In this episode, Rae sits down with Cleveland Clinic Chief of Medical Operations Dr. Robert Wyllie and University Hospitals Chief Operations Officer Dr. Eric Beck to dive deeper into the partnership the two institutions formed and discuss how they're continuing that partnership in the future. This episode is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, Advisory Board member organizations. Representatives of both institutions helped select the topics and issues addressed. Advisory Board experts developed the podcast, maintained final editorial approval, and conducted the underlying research independently and objectively. Advisory Board does not endorse any company, organization, product or brand mentioned herein. To learn more, view Advisory Board's editorial guidelines. Links: | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | [Rerun] Senior Care (Part 2): The rapid growth of Medicare Advantage | 00:35:21 | |
This week, we are revisiting episode 2 of our "Senior Care Series" from February 2023. This episode is still very relevant, but we do have some important updates that we’ve included at the beginning. Medicare Advantage is a public-private hybrid health plan that allows eligible seniors to receive health insurance through a commercial insurer. It has a high satisfaction rate among enrollees and has crested more than fifty percent of all Medicare enrollment this year. In part two of Radio Advisory's senior care series, host Rachel (Rae) Woods provides an update on new policies and regulatory scrutiny that are impacting the program. We also will revisit her conversation with senior care expert Aaron Hill and health plan expert Max Hakanson about why Medicare Advantage is so popular and its impact on industry stakeholders. Links:
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| 01 Mar 2022 | 105: How do we define value? Here's what we learned from our cross-industry summit. | 00:29:38 | |
Understanding value and value-based care is one of the biggest issues facing the health care industry today. In this episode, host Christopher Kerns sits down with Advisory Board's Solomon Banjo and Katie Schmalkuche to discuss what we learned when we convened senior decision makers from across the industry. Leaders from pharma, med device, health systems, physician groups, employers, tech companies, and more came together to discuss what value means for their sector of the industry and unpack why different stakeholders struggle to agree on what value-based care means. Links:
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| 08 Mar 2022 | 106: Two years later: What surprised us most about Covid-19 | 00:25:13 | |
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic two years ago, many health experts were making predictions about what the future may hold, including Advisory Board's experts. In this episode, Rachel Woods sits down with Advisory Board's Christopher Kerns and Amanda Berra to discuss what we got right, what we got wrong, and some of the most surprising ways the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the health care industry. Links: Get the Daily Briefing newsletter in your inbox. Subscribe now. | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | 230: Elections results are in: What healthcare leaders need to know | 00:45:10 | |
(Note: This episode was recorded on November 7, 2024) The results of the 2024 elections are in: Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States, and we are all but certain to have a Republican trifecta at the federal level. Admittedly, there’s a lot we don’t know about what healthcare will look like under a second Trump administration—a lot will depend on who is appointed to key leadership positions overseeing federal health agencies and Congressional committees. But while we wait for those appointments, what can we anticipate based on President-elect Trump’s first term, campaign, and the Republican platform? This week, hosts Rachel (Rae) Woods and Abby Burns invite Advisory Board experts Natalie Trebes and Ben Palmer to break down the implications of a second Trump term on the healthcare industry. They unpack how power dynamics have shifted since the first administration, and what we’re likely to see on issues like the ACA, enhanced subsidies, Medicaid, drug pricing, abortion, and more. Links:
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| 11 Jun 2024 | 212: Lessons from the C-Suite: Google's Chief Health Officer Dr. Karen DeSalvo on healthcare's cognitive industrial revolution | 00:45:59 | |
The rise of generative AI has impacted healthcare in many ways – one of which is that it’s pushing Big Tech toward becoming not just a relevant, but a central player in the industry. And when we’re talking Big Tech, we have to include Google. Google’s activity in healthcare has been turbulent since it entered the space nearly two decades ago, but it’s impossible to deny the significance of the contributions it’s made to the industry. Now with the rapid growth of genAI, Google is refining its healthcare strategy to drive maximum impact in the areas it’s best positioned to – places like consumer, therapeutics, diagnostics, and more. At the forefront of this work is Dr. Karen DeSalvo, Google’s Chief Health Officer. This week, guest host Eric Larsen, President Emeritus of Advisory Board and President of Towerbrook Advisors sits down with Dr. DeSalvo to unpack the seemingly boundless opportunities of generative AI to evolve healthcare and the unique—and scoped—role Google is playing in helping advance that evolution. Links:
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| 09 Jul 2024 | 215: Why Walmart and other retailers are exiting primary care delivery and why it matters | 00:28:13 | |
In recent years, we’ve seen large retailers like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and even Amazon add to their care delivery portfolios, specifically through offering low-acuity primary care services. But it seems like the tide may be shifting. In April, Walmart announced that it’s shuttering its primary care operations and virtual care arm—and it’s not the only one scaling back. The fact is, a number of retailers are retrenching on primary care operations. In this episode, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board experts Vidal Seegobin, Natalie Trebes, and Eliza Dailey to unpack exactly why Walmart and other retailers are pulling back on primary care delivery, and why the conventional explanation –"healthcare is too complex”– falls short. Links:
[July 25] Understand your customer: Medical groups 101 A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on radioadvisory.advisory.com. | |||
| 21 May 2020 | Episode 15: Financial impact series: Physician groups | 00:16:47 | |
Part 4 (of 4) of a financial impact series on how Covid-19 is impacting the financial health of various players in health care. Sarah Hostetter, an expert on independent physician practices, discusses with Rae how physician groups were doing financially before the pandemic, why the financial impact differs for various types of physician groups, and how some independent groups are considering partnership with other organizations to weather the storm. More resources:
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| 29 Mar 2022 | 109: Senior care: Why the next 10 years are critical | 00:20:21 | |
As the baby boomer generation has aged, how providers approach senior care has changed, and the Covid-19 pandemic has altered that approach even further. In this episode, Christopher Kerns sits down with Advisory Board's Yulan Egan to talk about how senior care has changed as a result of shifting demographics, politics, and the Covid-19 pandemic. Links:
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| 31 Jan 2023 | 148: The promise (and perils) of physician autonomy | 00:35:09 | |
Physicians have more options than ever before when it comes to employment as more organizations move to acquire practices. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods talks with physician experts Eliza Dailey and Sarah Hostetter about the new era of physician employment, what it means for the rest of the industry, and striking the right balance between autonomy and integration. Links:
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| 01 Feb 2022 | 101: Redefining the physician landscape | 00:30:20 | |
The physician landscape has changed a lot, especially over the past couple of years. In this episode, host Rachel Woods sits down with Advisory Board's Sarah Hostetter and Prianca Pai to get a look at what the physician landscape looks like right now and offer a new way to view physicians. Links:
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| 05 Dec 2023 | 188: The business case for investing in women's health | 00:32:34 | |
Women experience healthcare differently compared to men – women consistently have worse outcomes when it comes to chronic diseases, feel unheard, and are oftentimes left out of education and research. Women's health also gets conflated with maternal health, but we know women's health is so much bigger than pregnancy. Improving women's health outcomes requires a more holistic approach to caring for women, but allocating more dollars when working with limited resources may feel unsustainable to some organizations. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board's Gaby Marmolejos, Kara Marlatt, and Ellie Wiles to discuss why there's a strong business case to better meet women's needs, including but not limited to maternal health. Links:
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| 08 Aug 2023 | 174: Quest's vision for genomics at scale | 00:34:26 | |
In recent years, there has been a major influx of new genetic tests that have hit the market. While these tests promise to revolutionize diagnostics and treatment decision-making, the industry needs to overcome a variety of reimbursement and logistical barriers to achieve any goals for genomics at scale. In this episode, guest host and Advisory Board expert partner Devin Airey invites Mark Gardner, the SVP of Genomic Medicine and Oncology at Quest Diagnostics, and Dan Edelstein, President and CEO of Haystack Oncology, to discuss their vision for genomics at scale. Throughout the conversation, they discuss increased attention from providers and purchasers, how to integrate new genomics technology into patient care, and how to address opportunities and concerns in the market. Links:
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| 29 Sep 2020 | Episode 41: Why workforce diversity should be a top priority for your organization | 00:28:26 | |
Most health care executives know that workforce diversity is important, but the issue can often get lost among seemingly more urgent issues that need to be addressed. Rae talks with Micha'le Simmons, research lead with Advisory Board's HR Advancement Center, to discuss why workforce diversity should be a top priority for every health care organization and what executives can do to address workforce diversity both with the staff they already have, and when hiring new staff. Links: | |||
| 14 Dec 2021 | 99: Part 2: What healthcare CEOs need to know in 2022 | 00:25:46 | |
The year is coming to an end, so what's in store for healthcare executives in 2022? In this episode, host Christopher Kerns sits down with Advisory Board's Yulan Egan for part two of their discussion on the state of the union in healthcare, looking at the major trends shaping the industry in the future and what healthcare CEOs need to know for 2022. Links:
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| 28 May 2020 | Episode 17: Leadership series #1: Leading in uncertain times | 00:27:14 | |
Uncertainty is here to stay. Craig Pirner talks with Jim Veronesi and Karen Sulek, two fellow faculty members who are experienced in helping leaders navigate uncertainty. Tune in for insights on how to reframe and lead through uncertainty. Equip your rising executives with the leadership and business skills they need to navigate the complexity of health care, solve difficult challenges and achieve breakthrough performance. Learn more about the Advisory Board Fellowship. | |||
| 09 May 2023 | 162: Addressing the workforce crisis: Insights from University Hospitals' leaders | 00:39:58 | |
Recent research shows that the workforce shortage – particularly among registered nurses – is the top issue for healthcare CEOs. While a nursing shortage is challenging for nursing departments, there are a host of systemwide problems that will impact quality and safety of care alongside an organization's ability to grow. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods speaks with Advisory Board's Chief Nursing Officer, Carol Boston, and two leaders from University Hospitals – Chief Quality & Clinical Transformation Officer, Peter Pronovost, and Chief Nursing Executive, Michelle Hereford – about recent data and their experiences navigating the complexity of the workforce shortage. They explore how the shortage is impacting health organizations at large, why organizations can't seem to find a solution, and how addressing tactical issues alone will not solve the crisis. Links: | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | 144: What's on our radar for 2023 | 00:27:44 | |
Every day it seems like there is a new challenge in the healthcare industry that requires immediate attention, making agenda and goal setting for the new year an even more difficult task. To help you decipher the signal from the noise host Rachel (Rae) Woods hands the microphone over to Advisory Board experts who will share the big questions on their radar in 2023 and the hypotheses that they plan to test. Topics include: Links:
PS: This is the final episode of 2022. A BIG thank you to all our guests who came on Radio Advisory this year to share their knowledge and insights and to the team behind the scenes who make this all happen. We made this special video to show our appreciation. New episodes will drop on January 10th, until then, have a happy and healthy new year. As we emerge from the global pandemic, healthcare is restructuring. What decisions should you be making, and what do you need to know to make them? Explore the state of the healthcare industry and its outlook for next year by visiting advisory.com/HealthCare2023. | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | 193: Is health system growth still possible? | 00:33:21 | |
Between high labor costs, inflation, workforce shortages, and a host of other challenges, the past couple of years have been some of the most straining financial times for health systems in recent memory. Though the tides may be starting to turn, it is critical that health systems do not get complacent. How can health systems prepare to grow in the midst of an optimistic yet volatile landscape? Paradoxically, the growth path for health systems is actually to shrink. That’s why, in this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board health systems expert Vidal Seegobin, and quantitative insights expert Larry Watts to discuss why heath systems might have to first shrink in order to grow and prepare themselves for the future. Throughout the conversation, they discuss why leaders need to look past the optimism of short term relief, and why hospital-based health systems need to start working smarter and not harder. Links:
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| 11 Jan 2022 | [Rerun] Why you have to embrace telework (and how to get it right) | 00:29:43 | |
Episode 59 was originally released on February 16, 2021. Much of the United States has been working from home either full-time or part-time since the start of the Covid-19 epidemic leading many companies to change their policies on telework going forward. In this episode of Radio Advisory, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Serena Bernthal-Jones and Rachel Zuckerman to discuss how the Covid-19 epidemic has changed perspectives on telework and how managers can still keep their staff engaged while working from home. Plus, Rae rounds up the health care news that Advisory Board researchers are keeping an eye on. Links: | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | 206: 24th Secretary of HHS Alex Azar shares his vision on healthcare transformation | 00:57:59 | |
As healthcare leaders continue to contend with workforce shortages, technological shifts, and fragile financials it can be hard to predict what the future looks like for their organizations and the transformation that needs to happen to improve healthcare for all. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Alex Azar to discuss what "transformation" actually means, what conditions need to be in place to mitigate financial loss, and what leaders can do to advance towards industry-wide transformation. Links:
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| 23 Mar 2021 | 64: Why Contessa's CEO believes hospital at home benefits everyone (including hospitals) | 00:36:26 | |
The Covid-19 epidemic has had a massive effect on the way the health care industry provides care, with a particular spotlight on the potential of at-home care. In this episode, Rae sits down with Travis Messina, co-founder and CEO of Contessa, to discuss why he believes at-home care can be beneficial not only to patients, but to hospitals as well, and how Contessa has helped hospitals in the wake of the Covid-19 epidemic. Links: | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | 147: Pursuing growth in today's financial landscape | 00:24:24 | |
Factors like labor, supply costs, and rising costs of capital are making it harder than ever for leaders to develop and implement growth strategies and are showing no signs of letting up anytime soon. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites healthcare strategy experts Colin Gelbaugh and Vidal Seegobin to discuss how health systems' growth strategies have shifted and what leaders can do to improve their organizations' trajectories, even if you're only in survival mode right now. Links:
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| 27 Aug 2024 | 220: Why AI in healthcare is more than just ChatGPT | 00:26:04 | |
We’ve talked a lot about AI on Radio Advisory, with a particular emphasis on generative models and their capabilities. But are there other models of AI that are flying under the radar? Today’s episode focuses on computer vision and its potential to shift how we think about the use of technology in healthcare. For the second episode in our series leading up to Advisory Board’s upcoming Strategy Summit, host Abby Burns invites digital health experts Ty Aderhold and Elysia Culver to break down why computer vision should be on our minds, arguably just as much as generative AI. Links:
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| 23 May 2023 | 164: Boston Medical Center's path to sustainability (and how they're funding it) | 00:21:05 | |
Hospitals and health systems across the globe are looking towards environmental sustainability. However, in a tumultuous economic environment, it can be challenging to balance sustainability efforts with bottom-line necessities while operating under tight margins. In this episode, guest host and Advisory Board's environmental sustainability expert Miles Cottier invites Bob Biggio, Senior Vice President of Facilities & Support Services at Boston Medical Center, to discuss long-term green financing strategies. Throughout the discussion, they explore Boston Medical Center's medical campus redesign, issuing of "Green Bonds," and their efforts balance sustainability with efficiency and cost-savings. Links:
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| 09 Jun 2020 | Episode 21: Digital health and disruption in the Covid-19 era | 00:27:21 | |
As executives begin to think about how Covid-19 might change their organization for the better—leaders have their sights set on digital health innovation. And hospitals and health systems aren’t alone, prospective startup and emerging competitors are all looking to this moment as one that can accelerate the adoption of digital health innovation. Rae sits down with Tom Cassels and Megan Zweig of Rock Health to talk about the state of digital disruption in the health care industry and what’s to come. More resources:
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| 30 Jun 2020 | Episode 27: Supporting transgender patients amid rollback of protections | 00:27:37 | |
In this episode, Rae talks to Dane Menkin, Director of LGBTQ services at Main Line Health, about how diversity, respect, and inclusion are vital to providing care to the entire LGBTQ population. They give practical advice on to get buy-in and support from leadership, share lessons for teaching providers and staff how to provide cultural competent care for transgender patients, and discuss how the moves by HHS and the Supreme Court impact transgender care going forward. More resources:
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| 29 Jul 2021 | 85: Two big surprises in CMS' 2022 outpatient proposed rule | 00:12:41 | |
Last week, CMS released its proposed payment rule for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgery centers for 2022. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Heather Bell and Rob Lazerow to dive into the proposed rule and discuss what it means for hospitals, specifically in the realm of price transparency and site of care shifts. Links: | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | 218: [Encore + bonus content] Site-of-care shifts: It's time to go on offense | 00:37:18 | |
This week, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board expert Sebastian Beckmann back to Radio Advisory to provide an update—as promised—on what his team has uncovered about site-of-care shifts in the six months since he first brought this research to the pod. Hint: there’s about $50B at play. This episode is a modified encore of Episode 195: Site-of-care shifts: It’s time to go on offense.” In that episode, Sebastian and fellow Advisory Board expert Nick Hula joined Abby to break down how health systems should be thinking about site-of-care shifts as a part of their growth strategies, including making the transition from a “defensive” mindset to prevent volume shifts, to an “offensive” mindset to capture them. The original episode will play almost in its entirety, with interjections from Abby and Sebastian to dig deeper into what the site-of-care shift opportunity—or risk—actually looks like across markets and services. Links:
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| 13 Feb 2024 | 195: Site-of-care shifts: It's time to go on offense | 00:31:46 | |
The data doesn't lie: site-of-care shifts are accelerating. Health systems rely on surgical volumes as a major revenue driver, but as more procedures take place outside of the hospital, systems are not necessarily positioned to capture the shift in volumes – or revenues. So, what should health systems do? To answer that question, host Abby Burns talks with Advisory Board experts Nick Hula and Sebastian Beckmann. They discuss why health systems need to transition from a "defensive" to "offensive" approach to capture shifting volumes and identify service- and market-level factors systems should consider when putting this mindset shift into action. Links:
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| 07 Mar 2023 | 153: Why health systems should take action on climate change | 00:42:33 | |
U.S. hospitals are the biggest emitters of carbon per square foot than any other building in the world, contributing to a climate crisis that poses serious risk to human health. But in today's healthcare landscape, it's easy for reducing carbon emissions to fall off leaders' list of top priorities. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods talks with Neal Hogan, chairman of Healthcare Climate ActionWorks and author of Leading on Climate Change: How Healthcare Leaders Stop Global Warming. Neal discusses the role the healthcare industry plays in addressing climate change and why health systems should lead the charge. Links: | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | 166: Employer series: The role of employers in value-based care | 00:20:01 | |
Last week we discussed the current state of employer-sponsored insurance and the affordability challenges that the employers are facing. This week, we'll be taking a look at one possible solution for employers: value-based care. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board value-based care experts Daniel Kuzmanovich and Sophia Hurr to discuss the opportunity that value-based care presents for employers to reduce the costs of care while increasing the quality of care their employees receive. Throughout the conversation, they explore what kinds of employers are best positioned to pursue value-based care, and the different paths to get there. Links:
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| 16 Jul 2024 | 216: Why providers and employers need to focus on women's health "beyond the bikini" | 00:28:10 | |
It seems like a no-brainer for healthcare organizations to allocate time and attention to a health condition that is guaranteed to affect 50% of adults during their midlife years—but that hasn’t been the case. We’re seeing momentum around making menopause mainstream—from the White House directing research funding, to Hollywood stars talking openly about menopause, to the rise of femtech companies geared toward helping consumers navigate the clinical and social effects of menopause. But though 100% of women in midlife will experience this clinical event, the reality is that most women’s health programs are primarily focused on what our guests have referred to in the past as the “bikini approach” to women’s health, and have largely ignored the needs of women in the post-reproductive years. From a clinical and financial standpoint, this is a missed opportunity. And given 80% of the healthcare workforce is women, and one-third of those women are in midlife, it’s also a competitive vulnerability. That’s why this week, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board women’s health experts Kara Marlatt and Gaby Marmolejos to explore how provider and employer leaders can build systems that account for and address women’s health needs “beyond the bikini.” Links:
[Webinar, Aug. 13] Your guide to the lab and diagnostics market landscape in 2024 A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on radioadvisory.advisory.com. | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | 227: The changing tide of Medicare Advantage | 00:20:29 | |
For years, the best word to describe Medicare Advantage (MA) was “untouchable.” Hugely popular among seniors, profitable for health plans—the hybrid public-private payment model grew to the point that it now covers more seniors than traditional Medicare. But in the past few years, the tide has started to change. And if you’ve been paying attention in recent months, you’ll have seen headlines announcing that payers that are scaling back their MA offerings and providers are exiting MA contracts. The MA market has gone from “untouchable” to “volatile.” The question is: why is this happening, and what does it mean for payers, providers, and seniors moving forward? In this episode, hosts Rachel (Rae) Woods and Abby Burns invite health plan experts Max Hakanson and Chelsea Needham to dissect what is going on in MA and how plans and providers are—or should be—navigating the changing tide. Links:
[Webinar, 10/24] How the 2024 elections could impact the healthcare industry A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on www.advisory.com/RadioAdvisory. | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | 138: Microsoft's head of AI on building ethical systems | 00:36:33 | |
Equity is top of mind for health leaders—but revelations about bias in artificial intelligence is giving increasing cause for concern. In this episode host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Microsoft’s Director for Artificial Intelligence Tom Lawry to discuss how bias creeps into AI. Together, they discuss the ethical principles leaders can adopt to ensure AI is used responsibly, and what we can all do to make intelligent systems more equitable. Tom Lawry is the author of Hacking Healthcare, which details lessons learned from AI’s role during global pandemic and how to apply this knowledge to healthcare's other big challenges – including inequity. Links:
As we emerge from the global pandemic, healthcare is restructuring. What decisions should you be making, and what do you need to know to make them? Explore the state of the healthcare industry and its outlook for next year by visiting advisory.com/HealthCare2023. | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | 107: Health policies we're watching in 2022 | 00:18:15 | |
It’s been more than a year since President Biden took office–and now—we’ve heard the President’s first State of the Union address. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites health care expert Christopher Kerns to share the policies we’re watching in 2022. Together, they explore the health care priorities that are ripe for congressional or regulatory action and discuss some of the cases pending in the courts that could have significant implications for the industry. Links: | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | 217: How to make innovation real: Live from Advisory Board's Clinical Innovation Summit | 00:38:32 | |
Healthcare leaders have dozens of priorities on their plates, and achieving innovation is not as simple as just buying a new technology or implementing a new care model. Frankly, it can be overwhelming not just to see innovations through, but even to get started. So, what does it really take to innovate? And how do you align your organization’s challenges with the solutions or innovations that are being presented to you? In this special episode, live from Advisory Board’s 2024 Clinical Innovation Summit, guest host and Advisory Board digital health expert John League invites Dr. Ayo Ajaiyeoba from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, and Elliot Green, cofounder and CEO of Dandelion Health, to dive deep on the realities of innovation. Throughout the discussion, they explore what it takes to get started, how to act in the face of ambiguity, and how you should be thinking about tools like data and partnerships to achieve your goals. Links:
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| 06 Apr 2020 | Radio Advisory is your weekly download on how to untangle healthcare's most pressing challenges, powered by 40 years of Advisory Board research. | 00:01:01 | |
Whether it's workforce shortages, industry disruptors, or health equity strategy, we're here to help. Host and seasoned researcher Rachel (Rae) Woods talks with industry experts to equip you with knowledge to confront today’s unanswered questions in healthcare. New episodes drop every Tuesday. | www.advisory.com | |||
| 21 May 2024 | 209: Predicting what oncology will look like in 2030 | 00:30:43 | |
There has been a lot of change in the oncology space in the last few years. These changes have brought new pressures, like workforce strain, increased competition, rising spend, and more. While many leaders are worried about the "right now," it is crucial to consider how you can best position yourself for the future of cancer care. That's why, in this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board specialty care experts Lindsey Paul and Julia Elder to discuss why preparing for the future means making changes today. Throughout the conversation, they discuss how current pressures are changing the field of oncology and four ways cancer care will change by 2030. Links:
Register for the Clinical Innovation Summit A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on radioadvisory.advisory.com. | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | 221: How will health system growth look different in 2025 and beyond? | 00:25:12 | |
When we talk about “health systems,” it can sound like we’re talking about a monolith. But in reality, the $1.4 trillion dollar health system sector is made up of a diverse range of players. Academics and safety nets; urban and rural systems; 1,000-bed systems and 25-bed critical access hospitals. The question is, especially as systems emerge from the financial hardships of the past few years, how do those differences translate to the ways systems are running at growth? In this episode, the third and final installment in our series leading up to Advisory Board’s Strategy Summit, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board health system experts Elizabeth Orr and Marisa Nives to unpack how leaders across the health system sector are thinking differently about growing in 2025 and beyond. Links:
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Learn about Advisory Board Fellowship A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on www.advisory.com/RadioAdvisory. | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | 128: Cancer and Covid-19: What we still don't know about the pandemic effect | 00:23:12 | |
During the peak of the pandemic an estimated 9.4 million cancer screenings were missed – which we know led to delayed cancer diagnoses. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites oncology experts Ashley Riley and Lauren Woodrow to discuss both the human and system-wide impacts of delayed cancer screenings and what health leaders can do to rebound. Links: | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | 151: Making vendor-provider partnerships work | 00:34:42 | |
Fifty to seventy percent of provider-vendor partnerships fail. Both sides often describe these arrangements as "chaotic," "bureaucratic," and "burdensome" but does it have to always be this way? In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites health system expert Paul Trigonoplos and digital health expert John League to talk about why these relationships fail so often and what leaders can do to cultivate strategic alignment and common goals with their partners. Links:
Learn how healthcare competition is transforming (www.advisory.com/healthcarecompetition) | |||
| 17 Nov 2020 | Episode 48: The dire state of rural healthcare | 00:22:49 | |
Independent rural hospitals have been struggling for some time, but in the face of the Coronavirus, rural hospitals have reached a dire state. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites equity expert Darby Sullivan to unpack the challenges facing rural hospitals, and the moves rural hospital leaders must do to remain sustainable in the long term. Links: | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | 157: Allyship in Action (Part 2): What leaders want allies to know | 00:28:49 | |
Data show that women still lag behind men in representation in senior leadership positions. In part two of Radio Advisory’s Allyship in Action series, Advisory Board’s managing director of workplace culture Micha’le Simmons talks with women in healthcare leadership roles about times when they could have used an ally and what they think could make a real difference in the professional trajectories of women. We will also leave you with some final thoughts on why it’s on all of us to make healthcare leadership more attainable for traditionally marginalized communities. Episode guests:
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| 01 Jun 2021 | 77: Open Mic: Service members earn a recovery period after a tour of duty. Now clinicians should, too. | 00:10:06 | |
In the final iteration of Radio Advisory’s open mic, Radio Advisory’s own Rae Woods offers her take on how leaders can provide the clinical workforce a meaningful recovery period. After their service in the face of the Covid-19 crisis, Rae offers an analogy to military service. In order to prevent long-term supply challenges, leaders may need to make supply problem worse before it can get better. That means literally giving doctors and nurses time to step back, access tools to heal and treat their trauma, and ultimately return to the workforce. Read Rae's piece in the Harvard Business Review (HBR.org) Links:
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| 01 May 2020 | Episode 8: Reopening for business part two: Ambulatory practices | 00:18:59 | |
Most of the questions around reopening for business have focused on surgical and procedural care. But physician practices have their own set of questions to answer: Can they reopen for in-person visits? Should they? As ambulatory practices increasingly decide the answer to these questions is "yes"—leaders will face a host of new challenges about how to operate safely amid Covid-19. Daniel Kuzmanovich, a researcher focused on physician enterprise strategy, talks to Rae about the strategy and operations of reopening ambulatory practices today. More resources:
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| 04 Oct 2022 | 135: Henry Ford Health on nursing shortages and the real supply chain issue | 00:39:22 | |
One of the biggest challenges healthcare leaders are grappling with is the workforce shortage, particularly in nursing. This isn’t a new problem, so why haven't we found real solutions? Host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Henry Ford Health System's Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Lisa Prasad and Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Eric Wallis to discuss why we need to look at the nursing shortage as a supply chain issue and what can be done both in short-term and long-term. Links:
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| 23 Feb 2021 | 60: When disruptors fail to disrupt: Lessons from Amazon's venture with Haven Healthcare | 00:31:45 | |
When Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, and Berkshire Hathaway in 2018 announced they would form a joint venture called Haven, it sent ripples throughout the health care industry at the thought of how those three companies could disrupt the health care space. Now, three years later, the venture has shut down, but what can health care leaders learn from the rise and fall of Haven? In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Andrew Rebhan to discuss exactly that, among other topics like why big tech is even trying to get into the health care space in the first place. Links:
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| 30 Aug 2022 | 130: Healthcare disruptors: Don't discount retailers | 00:25:56 | |
It seems like we’re always hearing about new disruptors and competitors aiming to shake up the way healthcare is designed, delivered, and paid for. Perhaps the most notable are the retail disruptors, like Walgreens Health or CVS Health. But how do you know if something is a potential threat that could have a real impact on your business? In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites healthcare strategy and planning experts Colin Gelbaugh and Gina Lohr to discuss retail disruptors and growing competition in the healthcare industry, and what leaders should be looking for in the future. Links: | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | 201: Value series: What does health system VBC adoption actually look like? | 00:26:31 | |
In a few weeks, Advisory Board will be convening leaders across the industry in New Orleans, Louisiana to talk about the meaning of "value" in healthcare. In anticipation of the Value Summit, Radio Advisory will be spending the next three weeks talking about one major expression of value in the industry – value-based care. In the first episode of our mini-series, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board value-based care experts Clare Wirth and Daniel Kuzmanovich to paint the landscape of health system VBC adoption and break down why the road to VBC is neither linear, nor uniform. Links:
Learn more about On-Demand Courses How St. Cloud ENT partnered with an ASC to improve sleep apnea outcomes and grow surgical services A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on radioadvisory.advisory.com. | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | 194: The patients are not all right: Unpacking the quality crisis with The Joint Commission's Dr. David Baker | 00:39:53 | |
We've all seen headlines about decreasing quality in U.S. healthcare. In an industry battling with workforce shortages, rising health needs, missed prevention, workplace violence, and rising healthcare needs, it's no wonder quality is falling and adverse events are rising. The fact is: in 2024, the patients are not all right. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods talks with Advisory Board equity expert Darby Sullivan about the state of clinical quality. Following that, we hear from Dr. David Baker, Executive Vice President for Healthcare Quality Evaluation and Improvement at The Joint Commission, to discuss why patient quality is declining and what the industry can do to improve it. In the conversation, they discuss how we define and measure clinical quality, what leaders can do to improve outcomes, and more. Links:
Learn more about Advisory Board's on-demand courses How UPMC improved interdisciplinary care for metastatic breast cancer and geriatric patients A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on radioadvisory.advisory.com. | |||
| 08 Sep 2020 | Episode 36: How Marc Harrison sees the healthcare landscape changing post-Covid-19 | 00:29:24 | |
The Covid-19 epidemic has already had a seismic effect on healthcare providers, and the impact is likely to last for a long time. In this episode of Radio Advisory, Rae sits down with Intermountain Healthcare CEO Marc Harrison for part one of a two-part conversation. Hear his perspective on how the Covid-19 epidemic will change the delivery of healthcare, including how he believes the epidemic will affect the telehealth, payment models, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Links: | |||
| 23 Jun 2020 | Episode 25: An authentic approach to health equity | 00:26:10 | |
In this episode, Rae sits down with Chief Health Equity Officer for United Health Group Michael Currie and VP of social responsibility for Optum, Graham McLaughlin. Together, they discuss why statements that condemn structural racism are not enough, and why leaders must take an authentic approach to combatting racism and improving health equity. Radio Advisory is produced by Advisory Board, a division of Optum, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. More resources:
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| 15 Nov 2022 | 141: Building better digital consumer experiences | 00:33:52 | |
Healthcare typically lags behind other industries when it comes to digital transformation. However, growing competition in the field means a solid digital consumer experience is becoming more crucial for organizations. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites digital health experts Jordan Angers and Ty Aderhold to discuss what healthcare leaders need to consider when revamping their digital consumer strategy and how to ensure that patients who could benefit most from digital health aren’t being left behind. You will also want to stay tuned after their conversation because Rae has analysis of the midterm elections and what the results could mean for healthcare. Links:
As we emerge from the global pandemic, healthcare is restructuring. What decisions should you be making, and what do you need to know to make them? Explore the state of the healthcare industry and its outlook for next year by visiting advisory.com/HealthCare2023. | |||
| 15 Dec 2020 | 51: Covid-19 vaccines are coming. Are you ready? | 00:19:27 | |
Updates on the Covid-19 vaccine candidates are moving fast. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Brandi Greenberg to discuss what we know and don't know about the different Covid-19 vaccine candidates, what challenges health systems may face distributing a vaccine, and how health systems should prepare for the coming Covid-19 vaccine—starting with their own clinicians. Links:
(Recorded on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.) Got a question for us, or want us to cover a certain topic? Let us know at podcasts@advisory.com. | |||
| 14 May 2024 | 208: Authors Jim and Bob Rebitzer ask, "Why can't healthcare be better and cheaper?" (Live from The Players 2024 Championship) | 00:44:25 | |
According to economist Jim Rebitzer and healthcare consultant Bob Rebitzer, the healthcare industry has failed in achieving what many other sectors have accomplished – improving products, while simultaneously reducing costs over time. In this episode, recorded live at The Players 2024 Championship, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invited Jim and Bob to discuss the central premise of their book, Why Not Better and Cheaper? They discussed the root causes of this challenge – including incentives, prevailing professional and social norms, and competition – that the industry must confront to deliver better and cheaper healthcare. Links:
Learn about Advisory Board On-Demand Courses Learn about Advisory Board Fellowship A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on radioadvisory.advisory.com. | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | 103: What an equitable organization looks like and how yours can get there | 00:27:12 | |
Addressing the social determinants of health and health equity in a community may be one of the biggest challenges for health care organizations. In this episode, Rachel Woods sits down with Advisory Board's Darby Sullivan and Solomon Banjo to talk about why organizations have trouble with health equity and what they can do to be more equitable. Links: | |||
| 09 Jul 2020 | Episode 30: People are leaving their homes, so why are they still avoiding care? | 00:24:59 | |
While many consumers seem willing to go to stores or out to eat amid the Covid-19 epidemic, they are not as willing to return to health care settings to see their doctors. Some are even unlikely to visit the ED if they have symptoms of a heart attack or appendicitis. How can health care leaders re-engage and communicate with their patients to alleviate their fears? Host Rachel (Rae) Woods sits down with consumerism experts Rebecca Tyrrell and Colin Gelbaugh to talk about the results of Advisory Board’s newest consumer survey and how patient preferences should impact health system’s communication strategy.
More resources:
• How Covid-19 has changed consumer behavior and preferences (https://www.advisory.com/topics/consumerism/2020/06/covid19-consumer-behavior-and-preferences?utm_source=radioadvisory&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=e30_2020&utm_content=description)
• Patients are frightened to seek necessary care amid Covid-19. Here's how to overcome their fears (https://www.advisory.com/blog/2020/05/provider-organizations-covid-19?utm_source=radioadvisory&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=e30_2020&utm_content=description)
• The right (and wrong) ways to talk with patients who are frightened to seek care (https://www.advisory.com/blog/2020/05/communication-strategy?utm_source=radioadvisory&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=e30_2020&utm_content=description)
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| 06 Sep 2022 | 131: Healthcare disruptors: Why Walgreens wants to partner—not compete | 00:33:00 | |
This episode was recorded on August 5, 2022. In part two of Radio Advisory’s disruptor series, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Walgreens Health Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Sashi Moodley to discuss the obstacles of being a disruptor in a crowded competitive field, building longitudinal relationships with patients instead of transactional, and Walgreens’s goal of becoming an equal player in the value-based care industry. Links: | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | 80: Whitman-Walker's commitment to vulnerable communities is more than just a mission statement | 00:25:17 | |
Whitman-Walker Health has served Washington, D.C. for over 40 years, with a focus on its underserved and often marginalized communities. In this episode of Radio Advisory, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Matt Cornner to discuss his conversation with the CEO of Whitman-Walker, Naseema Shafi, including how she approaches health equity in Washington, D.C.'s vulnerable communities. Links:
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| 16 Nov 2021 | 97: How technology will impact health care over the next decade | 00:30:12 | |
Technology changes fast, and what the healthcare landscape looks like today may be completely different in a year. But what about in a decade? In this episode, host Rachel Woods sits down with Advisory Board's John League and Nick Cericola to talk about the role of technology in the future of healthcare and what the next decade might look like in the healthcare industry. Links: | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | 199: Why can't providers and plans just get along? | 00:31:26 | |
Producers' note: We know a lot of organizations have been and are being affected by the major cyberattack of Change Healthcare systems and resulting outages. We won't be addressing it in this episode, but if you have questions or are looking for more information please go to https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/changehealthcarecyberresponse. The relationship between health plans and providers has always included an element of friction, but lately, it seems like the temperature is rising. And you've probably noticed – public contracting disputes increased by 69% between 2022 and 2023. That's why, in this episode, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board experts Max Hakanson and Eileen Fennell to discuss why the state of affairs seems to be getting worse, how key flashpoints are fanning the flames, and what each stakeholder says they need to see from their partners in order to mend the relationship. Plus, Advisory Board digital health expert Ty Aderhold makes a cameo appearance to help answer the question: Is AI the solution here? Links:
2024 Raising the Value Bar Summit A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on radioadvisory.advisory.com. | |||
| 31 Aug 2021 | [Rerun] How ProMedica prioritizes data to address social determinants of health | 00:36:21 | |
Episode 38 was originally released on September 15, 2020. Addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH) within a community is a critical part of any population health strategy—and at ProMedica, it's a priority. In this episode, Rae speaks with ProMedica's Kate Sommerfeld, president of social determinants of health, and Brian Miller, chief medical information officer, about how their system addresses SDOH, what the business case is for tackling this issue, and why data and analytics are critical to focusing on SDOH. Links:
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| 29 Nov 2022 | 142: The dire state of hospital finances (Part 1: Hospital of the Future series) | 00:29:42 | |
The majority of hospitals are predicted to have negative margins in 2022, marking the worst year financially for hospitals since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Part 1 of Radio Advisory's Hospital of the Future series, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board experts Monica Westhead, Colin Gelbaugh, and Aaron Mauck to discuss why factors like workforce shortages, post-acute financial instability, and growing competition are contributing to this troubling financial landscape and how hospitals are tackling these problems. Links: As we emerge from the global pandemic, healthcare is restructuring. What decisions should you be making, and what do you need to know to make them? Explore the state of the healthcare industry and its outlook for next year by visiting advisory.com/HealthCare2023. | |||
| 08 Feb 2022 | 102: Which country performed best against Covid-19? | 00:36:17 | |
One of the most commonly-asked questions of health care experts is—which country has the best health care system? In this episode, host Christopher Kerns sits down with Advisory Board's Vidal Seegobin to try and answer that question by looking at how different countries around the world have handled the Covid-19 pandemic and what that says about the quality of their health care system. Links: | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | 150: Senior Care (Part 2): The rapid growth of Medicare Advantage | 00:33:22 | |
Medicare Advantage (MA) is a public-private hybrid health plan that allows eligible seniors to receive health insurance through a commercial insurer. It has a high satisfaction rate among enrollees and is projected to crest fifty percent of all Medicare enrollment this year. In part two of Radio Advisory's senior care series, Host Rachel (Rae) Woods talks with senior care expert Aaron Hill and health plan expert Max Hakanson about why Medicare Advantage is so popular, its impact on industry stakeholders, and why MA will likely be subjected to more oversight and regulatory scrutiny in the near future. The podcast team wants to know how we can make the podcast better for you. So, we created a quick listener survey at advisory.com/podsurvey. Please take it and let us know what you want to hear on Radio Advisory. Thanks for listening. Links:
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| 09 Aug 2022 | 127: How health insurers are reinventing themselves | 00:28:34 | |
New policies and heightened competition are making payers re-consider their identities and roles in the health care industry. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites health plan experts Mallory Kirby and Sally Kim to talk about why payers are positioning themselves as health solutions companies, the strategic moves in play, and why diversification may be necessary for survival. Radio Advisory is produced by Advisory Board, a division of Optum, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. | |||
| 20 Jul 2021 | 83: In-person or remote work? For healthcare organizations, both. | 00:34:16 | |
For nearly a year and a half, many people have been working remotely, and as many eye a return to the workplace, leaders are now faced with the choice of either operating like they did pre-Covid, or implementing a hybrid workplace model. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Miriam Sznycer-Taub and Alex Polyak to discuss how leaders can make a hybrid workplace function effectively. Links:
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| 24 Sep 2020 | Episode 40: Wearables: Disruption or distraction? | 00:22:26 | |
In recent weeks, a number of large companies have made big announcements about wearables they're developing, from Amazon's Halo, to Fitbit's newest device, to the latest Apple Watch update. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board expert partner Andrew Rebhan to discuss what you need to know about all the latest news on wearables, and what impact these recent announcements will have on the health industry. Links: | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | 133: Healthcare disruptors: How afraid of Amazon should you be? | 00:36:01 | |
Radio Advisory is rounding out its healthcare disruptor series with an episode about possibly the biggest disruptor of all – Amazon. Their acquisition of One Medical is among the biggest investments in care delivery by a non-healthcare entity. The acquisition has kicked off an arms race for physicians, with organizations like CVS announcing their own massive deals. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites digital health experts John League and Ty Aderhold to discuss why Amazon’s investments – and failures – are a catalyst for the rest of the industry (and where they are going next). Links: | |||
| 30 Mar 2021 | 65: Your organization likely doesn't have enough women leaders—here's how to fix that | 00:45:55 | |
Women make up a large portion of the health care industry overall, but generally, few women and women of color end up in senior leadership positions. In this episode of Radio Advisory, Rae sits down with Erickajoy Daniels, SVP and chief diversity equity and inclusion officer at Advocate Aurora, to discuss how organizations can solve that problem through robust programs, deeply embedded strategies, and an organization-wide commitment to purpose. Links:
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| 22 Apr 2020 | Episode 4: Leading through a crisis | 00:27:13 | |
Advisory Board's Craig Pirner has coached thousands of health care leaders in multiple countries over the last 15 years, and is currently applying his experience to helping leaders navigate the Covid-19 crisis. He shares with Rae the emotions that health care leaders are experiencing, what they can do to manage their reactions, and how they can care for their teams, their organizations and themselves during this highly uncertain and stressful time. More resources:
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| 04 Jun 2020 | Episode 20: Leadership series #2: Stress and emotional resilience | 00:32:01 | |
Covid-19 is stressful. Craig welcomes Dr. Bill Lynagh, a former Peace Corps volunteer and family medicine physician who focuses on clinician engagement and performance improvement. Craig and Bill discuss how to consciously manage your response to stress and develop habits that enhance your resilience. Equip your rising executives with the leadership and business skills they need to navigate the complexity of health care, solve difficult challenges and achieve breakthrough performance. Learn more about the Advisory Board Fellowship. | |||
| 06 Apr 2021 | 66: There is no playbook: Why we can't compare the pandemic to the Great Recession | 00:29:04 | |
Since the start of the Covid-19 epidemic in the United States, many have tried to compare the economic fallout from the epidemic to previous crises of the past, especially the 2008-2009 recession. In this episode Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Yulan Egan and Christopher Kerns to talk about why you shouldn't use the 2008-2009 recession as a proxy for the challenges we faced and will continue to face in the wake of Covid-19, and why we need to throw out the recession playbook entirely. Links: | |||
| 22 Dec 2020 | 53: What will healthcare look like in 2021? | 00:26:18 | |
As 2020 comes to a close, the health care industry looks a lot different than it did in 2019, due in large part to the Covid-19 epidemic. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Christopher Kerns and Yulan Egan to discuss what the healthcare industry might look like in 2021 for all different types of stakeholders. Together, they explore how volumes may change, how the industry might adapt to advancements in technology, and opportunities for different stakeholders to come together to make progress of value-based care, health equity, and much more. Links:
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| 22 Aug 2023 | [Rerun] The dire state of hospital finances (Part 1: Hospital of the Future series) | 00:31:37 | |
This week, we are revisiting episode 1 of our "Hospital of the Future series” which was initially released all the way back in November 2022. The majority of hospitals are predicted to have negative margins in 2022, marking the worst year financially for hospitals since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. In Part 1 of Radio Advisory’s Hospital of the Future series, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites healthcare business experts Monica Westhead, Aaron Mauck, and Colin Gelbaugh to discuss why factors like workforce shortages, post-acute financial instability, and growing competition are contributing to this troubling financial landscape and how hospitals are tackling these problems. Links:
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| 18 Oct 2022 | 137: What you need to know about quiet quitting | 00:39:06 | |
More and more employees are rejecting hustle culture and embracing a workplace attitude called “quiet quitting” in which they meet the minimum requirements of their job. In this episode, Rachel (Rae Woods) talks with Joe Folkman, co-founder and President of the leadership and organizational development firm Zenger Folkman, about why he thinks quiet quitting is more of a reflection on leadership and not employees. Rae also talks with Advisory Board researchers Rachel Zuckerman and Allyson Paiewonsky about what quiet quitting could look like in clinical and non-clinical settings. Links:
As we emerge from the global pandemic, healthcare is restructuring. What decisions should you be making, and what do you need to know to make them? Explore the state of the healthcare industry and its outlook for next year by visiting advisory.com/HealthCare2023. | |||
| 11 May 2021 | 73: Nurses Week 2021: How to go beyond "thank you" and help nurses heal | 00:31:35 | |
It's nurses week, and the past year has been a difficult one for nurses on the front lines of the Covid-19 epidemic to say the least. So how can health care leaders actually support and celebrate their nurses? In this episode, Rae sits down with nursing experts Karl Whitemarsh and Maddie Langr to celebrate nurses week by talking about what health care leaders can do to make nurses truly feel valued and supported, beyond just thanking them. Plus, Rae rounds up the health care news that Advisory Board researchers are keeping an eye on. Links:
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| 19 Mar 2024 | 200: Why 2024 is a make-or-break year for corporate medical groups | 00:32:40 | |
In the last five years, the health care industry has seen an explosion of corporate ownership over medical groups. It's been relatively smooth sailing for many of these groups so far—but in 2024, they may face the same challenges as incumbents. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board physician experts Sarah Roller and Eliza Dailey to discuss why 2024 will be a make-or-break year for corporate medical groups, and what that means for the rest of the industry. Links:
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| 14 Mar 2023 | 154: The behavioral health crisis won't change (unless we do) | 00:30:21 | |
Host Rachel (Rae) Woods passes the microphone to equity and behavioral health expert Darby Sullivan to guest host a conversation on behavioral health solutions. Darby sits down with provider expert Sophia Duke-Mosier, health plan expert Sally Kim, and lifesciences expert Amanda Okaka to share tactics for advancing behavioral health and discuss how different stakeholders can come together to address this shared challenge. Links: | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | 202: Value series: Why CenterWell (and Humana) is going all in on senior care | 00:32:12 | |
Last week, in part one of our series on value-based care, we talked all about health systems taking on risk, and why that looks a bit different for everyone. This week, we're exploring an organization that embodies that principle. CenterWell, Humana's provider arm, is pursuing value-based care by going all in on senior focused care. So how are they doing it? In part two of our value series, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites CenterWell President, Dr. Sanjay Shetty, to discuss the philosophy behind and strategies for pursuing value-based care through senior care management. Throughout the conversation, they discuss why this strategy is right for CenterWell, what it takes to succeed, and how they are navigating today's market challenges. Links:
3 strategies for facing the 'tripledemic' of respiratory viruses How CoxHealth grew their Inspire program to meet surging demand Learn about Advisory Board Fellowship A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on radioadvisory.advisory.com. | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | 192: What CEOs need to know in 2024 (Part 2) | 00:28:33 | |
Last week, in the first part of our series on what CEOs need to pay attention to in 2024, we discussed several of the seismic changes that have emerged in the healthcare industry. In particular, we discussed where care is delivered, and how the healthcare industry is shifting from hospital-first care delivery to vertically integrated ecosystems. In part two of our series, host Rachel (Rae) Woods welcomes back Advisory Board experts Natalie Trebes, Prianca Pai, and Sharon Yuen to discuss two other seismic shifts: who delivers care and how it’s paid for. In the conversation, they discuss how care team roles are shifting in a world of generative AI, how treatment economics are evolving in the new era of bespoke care, and more. Links:
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| 17 Sep 2024 | [Encore] What the industry is (still) getting wrong about value-based care | 00:27:25 | |
(This episode originally aired on September 26, 2023.) Value-based care has been dominating industry conversations in recent years. Here on Radio Advisory, we talk a lot about best practices, how to make the right investments, and how to best prepare leaders for the future of value-based care. But given all this momentum, we want to spend time asking the question: what are the misconceptions or misaligned expectations that leaders have around value-based care? In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board value-based care expert Daniel Kuzmanovich and Optum Advisory Service's SVP of value-based care, Erik Johnson, to discuss the mindset shifts they think leaders should be making when pursuing a sustainable value-based care strategy. Throughout the conversation they discuss what leaders are currently getting wrong, how myths about value-based care are impacting the industry, and more. Links:
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| 19 Oct 2021 | 93: Beyond burnout: Moral exhaustion in the clinical workforce | 00:31:08 | |
Amid the surge of the delta coronavirus variant, many clinicians are being forced to make difficult and potentially even unethical decisions when their resources are scarce. In this episode, host Rachel Woods sits down with Cynda Rushton, a Hastings Center Fellow and professor of clinical ethics at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and the School of Nursing, to talk about those decisions, what role leaders and administrators play in protecting frontline clinicians from those decisions, and what it means for those delivering care. Links:
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| 20 Jun 2023 | 167: How nervous should we be about high-cost drugs? | 00:24:05 | |
With a variety of new (and expensive) therapies in the pipeline for 2023, it is understandable that the industry is feeling anxiety over the rise of high-cost drugs. However, there is not one-size-fits all solution. Industry stakeholders must consider and respond differently to each drug type. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board pharmacy experts Gina Lohr and Chloe Bakst to discuss how industry stakeholders are thinking about different high-cost drugs and how they can prepare for the future. Links:
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| 19 May 2020 | Episode 14: The suddenly strategic imperatives of supply chain | 00:18:40 | |
Health care leaders are rightfully focused on solving immediate supply chain issues—like shoring up enough PPE and supplies to keep up with testing and begin restarting elective procedures. While the near term focus on supply chain is focused on operations—the long term outlook for supply chain is about to get far more strategic in nature. This episode addresses how Covid-19 could fundamentally change a provider’s approach to supply chain moving forward. | |||
| 03 Aug 2021 | 86: The good and the (unintentionally) bad of virtual behavioral health investment | 00:25:14 | |
The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already-bad behavioral health crisis in the United States, which has led the health care industry to invest heavily in virtual telehealth—an investment that could do a lot a good, but isn't without its risks. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Nick Cericola and Clare Wirth to talk about the potential consequences that could come with the health industry's recent investment in virtual behavioral health. Links:
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| 06 Aug 2024 | [Encore] Test, fail, and test again: Morgan Health's approach to employer costs | 00:38:54 | |
(This episode originally aired on September 12, 2023.) With rising costs and tightening margins, the industry is continually looking for ways to "bend the cost curve" while maintaining, or even increasing, quality and performance. One stakeholder in particular, employers, are feeling significant pressures from inflation, hospital consolidation, the rise of high-cost drugs, and more. While many legacy cost-saving strategies have focused on reducing employer costs, it may be time to shift focus to lowering costs for employees as well. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board payer expert Max Hakanson and Innovation lead at JPMorgan's Morgan Health Rivka Friedman to discuss what employers can do to rein in healthcare costs, both for themselves and their employees. Throughout the discussion, they discuss why legacy cost-sharing strategies may be insufficient, and what new innovations are showing promise in the market. Links:
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