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Advancing Health is the American Hospital Association’s award-winning podcast series. Featuring conversations with hospital and health system leaders and front-line staff, Advancing Health shines a light on the most pressing health care issues impacting patients, caregivers and communities.
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Artificial intelligence is transforming health care — but it’s also giving cybercriminals potential new tools for disruption. In this conversation, John Riggi, AHA’s national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, speaks with Larry Pierce, director of cybersecurity and information security officer for Atlantic Health, about how the growth of AI is reshaping cyber risk in health care, and why physical security is now inseparable from cybersecurity for America's hospitals and health systems.
Beacon Health System is taking a community-driven approach to improve health for moms and babies. In this conversation, Beacon Health System's Kimberly Green Reeves, vice president of community impact and partnerships, and Cassy White, director of community impact, share how data, care coordination and community involvement are helping reduce infant mortality in Michigan and Indiana. From home visits and remote patient monitoring, to mental health support and community partnerships, learn what it truly means to walk alongside moms and babies from pregnancy through postpartum.
Mental health is a top community health need nationwide. In this conversation, John Muir Health's Jesse Tamplen, vice president of care coordination, and Jamie Elmasu, director of community health improvement, explain how community health needs assessments (CHNAs), data-driven planning and nonprofit partnerships are expanding access to patients who need it most. Learn how this health system's community blueprint is leading to better ecosystems of care in Northern California.
When health care emergencies strike in rural America, preparation can make all the difference. In this conversation, Tina Eden, R.N., CEO of Virginia Gay Hospital, and Jacinda Bunch, Ph.D., R.N., assistant professor at the Iowa College of Nursing and senior advisor to Simulation in Motion-Iowa (SIM-IA), dive into how this mobile clinical education program (SIM-IA) is delivering high-impact simulation training directly to rural hospitals and EMS teams. From pediatric trauma to obstetric emergencies and rare airway procedures, learn why SIM-IA isn’t just about training — it’s a critical patient safety strategy.
What does it take to transform an entire health system into a national leader in patient safety? Hartford HealthCare didn’t just ask the question — they answered it. In this conversation, Stephanie Calcasola, R.N., chief quality officer and vice president of quality and safety at Hartford HealthCare, unpacks the programs, technology and cultural shifts that drove measurable and nationally-recognized results.To learn about the AHA's Quest for Quality Award and updates about future application periods, please visit https://www.aha.org/about/awards/quest-for-quality
Virtual nursing is changing how hospitals deliver care — but what does it actually look like in practice? In this conversation, Wendy Kim, DNP, R.N., vice president and chief nursing officer of the central market at Henry Ford Health, shares how the system's virtual nursing program is reducing documentation burden, improving patient safety and giving nurses more time at the bedside. Learn how this nurse-driven approach to innovation is reshaping inpatient care through virtual nursing and AI-enabled tools.
Thank you for listening to Advancing Health! As we close out 2025, we’re excited to share highlights from two impactful episodes that sparked dialogue around improving health care in America. Advancing Health will return in 2026 with fresh insights and thought-provoking discussions. Until then, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a healthy, happy New Year!
In this special Leadership Dialogue conversation, Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health and outgoing AHA board chair, sits down with Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist and incoming 2026 AHA board chair. Together, they reflect on the year’s greatest challenges and achievements — from advances in digital innovation and workforce engagement, to the evolving role of hospitals in their communities. Dr. Boom shares his leadership philosophies, priorities for the year ahead, and his vision for tackling affordability, accelerating innovation, and strengthening collaboration across the health care field. This podcast has been edited for time. To view the full video conversation, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUsHkHRPcQY
As pharmacy closures accelerate nationwide, M Health Fairview is proving what’s possible when a health system steps up. In this conversation, John Pastor, president of Fairview Pharmacy Services and chief operating officer of Fairview Pharmacy Solutions, shares how the system's expansive pharmacy network, centralized services hub and integrated technology are reshaping medication access Minnesota and beyond.
The future of physician leadership hinges on a skill money can’t buy — social capital. In this conversation, Thomas Lee, M.D., chief medical officer of Press Ganey and editor-in-chief of NEJM Catalyst, explores why social capital is becoming the most critical asset in leadership development, how it can drive organizational performance, and why physicians must act intentionally to enable high-reliability teams.To learn more about the recent framework for physician leaders, please visit https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.25.0005
Few leaders understand rural maternal care as deeply as a CEO who delivered her own baby in the hospital she leads. In this conversation, Eilidh Pederson, CEO at Western Wisconsin Health, shares lessons from her unique birth experience, and outlines how rural hospitals can continue to provide needed access to safe, high-quality maternity health services in rural America.
Major shifts to the 340B drug pricing program could be on the horizon, along with new regulations, legal battles and congressional scrutiny. In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health and 2025 AHA board chair, joins Aimee Kuhlman, vice president of advocacy grassroots and government relations at the AHA, and Paulette Davidson, president and CEO of Monument Health, to unpack what’s at stake. They explore potential regulatory changes for 340B, the lifeline it provides for rural hospitals, and how upcoming changes could alter the financial landscape for the hospitals that anchor their rural communities.
Behavioral health shortages hit rural communities especially hard. In recognition of National Rural Health Day on November 20, Sutter Health's Dan Peterson, CEO of Behavioral Health Services, and Matthew White, M.D., chair of the Behavioral Health Service Line, share how the system is expanding behavioral health access across rural Northern California. They also discuss how new crisis stabilization units, rural clinic investments and virtual psychiatry models are supporting patients and clinicians in high-need areas.
Despite decades of progress, lead exposure remains a serious threat to children's health in Cleveland. In this conversation, Vickie Johnson, executive vice president and chief community officer at Cleveland Clinic, and Roopa Thakur, M.D., pediatrician and associate program director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Children's, share how community collaboration, education and home remediation are driving Cleveland’s ambitious plan to ensure that every home and childcare center is lead-safe.
Children’s Wisconsin is transforming the prevention of Type 2 diabetes in kids. In this conversation, Elizabeth Dabrowski, M.D., pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Wisconsin, and Matthew Edwards, R.D., diabetes care and education specialist at Children's Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention Clinic, share how a collaborative approach — including with endocrinologists, dietitians and physical therapists — empowers families to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Discover why focusing on prevention over treatment may be the most powerful medicine of all in the fight against Type 2 diabetes.
How does a national health system turn donor dollars into measurable impact? In the final episode of a four-part series with the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), CommonSpirit Health's Daniel Morissette, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Nancy Bussani, executive vice president and chief philanthropy officer, explore the powerful connection between financial health and philanthropy — and how aligning donors, leaders and caregivers can create lasting change in communities that need it most.
At Sanford Health, philanthropy isn’t just about raising funds — it’s about uniting communities behind a shared mission to care, comfort and cure. In this conversation, Sanford Health's Bill Gassen, president and CEO, and Deb Koski, chief philanthropy officer, discuss how a strong culture of giving is extending world-class care across rural communities in the Midwest and beyond.
In 2019, nurse turnover at NYC Health + Hospitals reached a staggering 46%. Fast forward six years, and that number has dropped to just 7%. In this conversation, Natalia Cineas, DNP, R.N., senior vice president and chief nursing executive at NYC Health + Hospitals, reveals how the organization achieved this extraordinary turnaround — from launching nurse residency and mentorship programs, to creating a culture of empowerment where nurses feel heard, supported and inspired.To learn more about NYC Health + Hospitals nurse residency program, please visit https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/nursing/professional-practice/residency-program/
Practice makes perfect — especially in health care. In this conversation, we explore how Advocate Health and Laerdal Medical are transforming patient safety through the power of simulation. Guests Kelley Sava, associate vice president of simulation at Advocate Health, and Brian Bjoern, M.D., patient safety manager at Laerdal Medical, share how simulation-based training helps identify safety gaps, improve teamwork and communication, and prepare clinicians for life-saving scenarios before they reach the bedside.To learn more information about Laerdal Medical, please visit www.laerdal.com/us
As America’s population ages, hospitals and health systems are reimagining how to deliver care that honors dignity, independence, and what matters most to patients. In this conversation, Jon Zifferblatt, M.D., executive vice president and chief strategy officer at West Health, and Diane Wintz, M.D., critical care specialist and medical director of the Trauma Program at Sharp Memorial Hospital, discuss the creation of the Generational Health program — a collaborative partnership for older adult care that integrates geriatric emergency departments, surgical pathways and community programs. Learn how this partnership is transforming outcomes and offering a national blueprint for older adult care.To learn more about West Health, visit: https://westhealth.org/ To learn more about Sharp Memorial’s Generational Health Program, visit: https://www.sharp.com/services/generational-health
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