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Advancing Health
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.
Episodes
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Healing the Healers: BMC’s Bold Move to Support Resident Mental Health
Medical training is intense, and the toll it takes on emotional well-being is often overlooked. In this conversation, Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) Jeff…
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20% Drop in Sepsis Mortality: Inside Ochsner Health’s Life-Saving Strategy
Sepsis is one of the deadliest threats hospitals and health systems face when caring for patients. In this conversation, Ochsner Health's Stephen Saenz, sepsis…
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Food as Medicine: How Cleveland Clinic Is Nourishing Community Health
What if access to fresh food could transform entire neighborhoods? In this conversation, Vickie Johnson, executive vice president and chief community officer…
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Preparing Fathers for Parenthood: A Prenatal Program Supports Dads, Moms and Babies
Father-inclusive prenatal care is reshaping maternal and infant health outcomes. In this conversation, Wrenetha Julion, Ph.D., R.N. of Rush University Medical…
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An Ecosystem Approach to Health Across Michigan Communities
To celebrate Community Health Improvement (CHI) Week, June 9 – June 13, two experts from Corewell Health share how an impactful health care ecosystem model is…
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Beyond the Bedside: HonorHealth’s Commitment to Healthier Communities
To kick off 2025 Community Health Improvement (CHI) Week, June 9 – June 13, three experts from HonorHealth discuss how the health care network is addressing…
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SSM Health’s United Front Against Workplace Violence
June 6 is the ninth annual Hospitals Against Violence (#HAVhope) Friday, a national day of awareness to highlight how America’s hospitals and health systems…
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Duke University Is Fighting Hypertension Through Community Collaboration
June 9 – June 13, 2025 is Community Health Improvement (CHI) Week — a week that looks at the important work hospitals and health systems are doing to support…
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Bringing Virtual Behavioral Health Care Access to Rural Youth in West Virginia
Access to youth and adolescent behavioral health care is a major challenge facing rural communities. In this conversation, Adrienne Coopey, D.O., a child and…
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Tariffs, Trade and the Health Care Supply Chain: What Leaders Need to Know
The uncertainty of tariffs could lead to challenging situations in America's health care landscape. In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Tina Freese…
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The Evolving Roles of Chaplains in Health Care Well-Being
The role of chaplains continues to evolve in health care organizations, with chaplains being integrated into large-scale well-being initiatives. In this…
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Improving Behavioral Health for Older Adults: Lessons from Henry Ford Health
Mental health and substance use disorders in older adults are frequently underdiagnosed and underserved. In this conversation, Zaira Khalid, M.D., senior staff…
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Postpartum Mental Health: Breaking Stigma with Women & Infants Hospital
May 7 is World Maternal Mental Health Day. In this conversation, Women & Infants Hospital's Shannon Sullivan, president and chief operating officer, and Caron…
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AI in Stroke Treatment: Expert Insights from Henry Ford Health
May is American Stroke Month. In this conversation, Aaron Lewandowski, M.D., emergency medicine physician and the emergency medicine stroke representative at…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: Cybersecurity and the Fight to Safeguard Health Care
From ransomware attacks to data breaches, the stakes for hospitals and health systems to protect their patients have never been higher. In this Leadership…
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Quality 101: How University of Utah Health Strengthens Board Culture for Better Patient Outcomes
Developing a strong board culture of quality and safety is a heavy but necessary lift for any health system. In this conversation, University of Utah Health's…
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Ambient AI Technology at Cleveland Clinic: Reducing Physician Burnout and Enhancing Patient Care
AI voice-enabled solutions are reducing physician burnout, enhancing patient interactions and transforming workflows across health care. In this conversation…
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A Stronger Workforce: Strategies from the 2025 AHA Health Care Workforce Scan
The American Hospital Association’s 2025 Health Care Workforce Scan offers important insights into the current state of the health care workforce and outlines…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: The Importance of Advocacy and Storytelling in Rural Health
In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health and 2025 AHA board chair, talks with Lori Wightman, R.N…
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A Great Catch: Strategies for Building a Culture of Safety Reporting
In this conversation, Mindy Estes, M.D., former CEO of Saint Luke’s Health System and former AHA board chair, and Nancy Howell Agee, CEO emeritus of Carilion…
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Architecting Care: A Cancer Journey Intersects with a Breast Center’s Design
How do you design a health care space that truly prioritizes patient experience? In this conversation, Sara Robinson, senior associate healthcare architect at…
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Critical Condition: Cybersecurity in Rural Hospitals with Microsoft Part 2
A cyberattack on a rural hospital or health system can have devastating impacts, leaving in its wake patient harm and financial distress. In part two of this…
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Critical Condition: Cybersecurity in Rural Hospitals with Microsoft Part 1
Rural hospitals are facing escalating cyberthreats, with ransomware attacks putting patient lives and entire communities at risk. In part one of this…
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WellSpan Health: A Commitment to Quality and Community
WellSpan Health's commitment to health care innovation and quality earned it the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize in 2024. In this…
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Bridging Distances with AI and Telemedicine
Sanford Health, America’s largest rural health system, is revolutionizing care delivery with telemedicine and AI. In this conversation, Dave Newman, M.D., vice…
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Data and Curiosity: Strategies to Strengthen Patient Safety
Accurate data, analytics and impassioned and inquisitive leaders are all important drivers of a strong patient safety mission for any health care organization…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: The Critical Role of Trust in Health Care
Trust is a critical component of any healthy society. In health care, any potential erosion of trust can have negative impacts on the field as a whole. In this…
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A Tiered System of Safety: Committing to Zero Harm with WellSpan Health
Patient safety is a core principle of every health care organization, and hospitals and health systems are always striving for new ways to boost their patient…
Advancing HealthCaring for Our Kids: Raising St. Louis is Helping Families Thrive
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is helping new moms, families and communities thrive through its Raising St. Louis program. In this "Caring for Our Kids"…
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"The Case for Change": Addressing New York’s Health Care Challenges
Key findings from a report titled "The Case for Change" have identified four drivers of some of the most pressing challenges facing health care in New York…
Advancing HealthCaring for Our Kids: How OHSU is Addressing Psychosocial Needs in Complex Pediatric Patients
Children with serious medical conditions can also face complex psychosocial challenges and barriers, including food and transportation insecurity and housing…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: Tackling Today’s Health Care Challenges
2025 will bring new and familiar challenges for the health care industry, and the American Hospital Association is ready to support hospitals and health…
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Englewood Health's Strategies to Combat Rising Opioid Use in Post-Pandemic America
Opioid use has been on the rise in post-pandemic America, and its effects on communities have been devastating. Decreasing opioid use is a major priority for…
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How to Survive a Cyberattack with Scripps Health: Part Four
In the last of this four-part conversation, four leaders from Scripps Health — Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO, Todd Walbridge, senior director of…
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How to Survive a Cyberattack with Scripps Health: Part Three
The unprecedented rise of cyberattacks on the nation's health care system has hospitals and health systems deploying multitudes of cyberdefenses. Yet, even…
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A Health Equity Transformation Fuels Behavioral Health Access at Boston Medical Center
In health care, one of the biggest challenges facing patients and families is being able to access appropriate care, and that struggle is even more present in…
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Effective Strategies to Combat Burnout and Promote Wellness in Health Care: Insights from Corewell Health
Alleviating provider burnout and promoting a culture of wellness are two huge areas of focus for any successful health care organization. But with the…
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Best of Advancing Health: "AI and ChatGPT" and "De-Escalating Workplace Violence"
Thanks for listening to the Advancing Health podcast — we hope you have found it engaging and informative! As we wrap up 2024, we’re sharing highlights from…
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Best of Advancing Health: "Wellness in the Workforce" and "Obstetric Services Rural America"
Thanks for listening to the Advancing Health podcast — we hope you have found it engaging and informative! As we wrap up 2024, we’re sharing highlights from…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: The Changing Health Care Landscape with AHA Board Chair-elect Tina Freese Decker
Workforce issues, financial sustainability and new technologies are just a few of the unknowns facing health care organizations across the United States. But…
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Health Equity at the Center of Rural Care
Titus Regional Medical Center is the main health care destination for five rural counties in northeast Texas. With that responsibility comes an unshakeable…
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The Gift of Time: How Behavioral Health Integration Is Giving Back to the Workforce
More than 60% of America's practicing psychiatrists are 55 years of age or older, and likely to retire within the next decade. These specialists provide a…
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The Right Kind of Research: AcademyHealth Unveils a Roadmap to Advance Research Equity
Creating diverse and equitable research is paramount for any health care organization, but making sure those research teams are equitable themselves is just as…
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To Mitigate and Prevent: CommonSpirit Health's Transparent Culture and Error Reporting Toolkit
The health care industry does everything possible to mitigate errors, yet mistakes can happen. That's why CommonSpirit Health has worked to adopt an…
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Preparing for the Future: How the Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative is Transforming Care for America's Aging Population
30 years from now, it's projected that nearly one quarter of America's population will be age 65 or older. To mitigate potential care gaps, the Age-Friendly…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: The Future is Here — Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Health Care
Artificial intelligence (AI) in health care isn't an innovation for the distant future; it's already here. But how will it develop across all sectors of the…
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Addressing Rising Violence in Health Care: Insights on Collaborative Safety Strategies
Violence in health care settings has grown alarmingly in recent years, and health care leaders are urgently searching for ways to keep their teams safe. In…
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Navigating Rural Health Care: Solutions for Attracting Talent and Caring for the Community
Dartmouth Health is the most rural academic medical center in the country, and like other rural hospitals and health systems, it faces challenges that affect…
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What is Resilience Engineering and What Does it Mean for Patient Safety?
Hospitals and health systems are committed to the mission of patient safety, and the steady improvement in patient safety across the field has been…
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Culturally-Safe Maternal Care for Indigenous Women
Indigenous women are more likely to experience complications from pregnancy and childbirth than non-Indigenous women, leading to higher rates of anxiety and…
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Caring for the Aging Veteran: Age-Friendly Health Systems at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Approximately nine million military veterans receive their health care through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and nearly half of them are 65 and…
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The Value of Veterans in the Health Care Workforce
With ongoing workforce challenges, the health care industry is in desperate need of skilled and experienced workers. Military health care veterans, such as…
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Military-Informed Care: What it Means for Veterans and Their Families
Military-Informed Care: What it Means for Veterans and Their Families The care needs of military-connected families can look different from those of other…
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Thinking Outside the Box to Reduce Behavioral Health Stigma and Disparities
For historically underserved populations, stigma and lack of access to behavioral health services can present huge barriers to treatment. In this conversation…
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Expanding Telehealth Services and Access for Successful Maternal Care
The increase in telehealth services has transformed care delivery in America by expanding access for millions. In this conversation, Johnna Nynas, M.D., OB/GYN…
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The Emergence of Advanced Practice Providers
Even a few decades ago, non-physician practitioners, also called advanced practice providers (APPs), barely existed in the health care industry. Today, APPs…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: The Delicate Dance of Integration with Tom Priselac
Health system integration is one of the many ways hospitals can meet the mission of advancing health, and there can be wide-ranging benefits – from enhanced…
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Planning for Resiliency in the IV Fluid Supply Chain
As Baxter strives to restart its production of critical IV fluids in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, hospitals and health systems nationwide are reviewing…
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From Ian to Milton: Lessons Learned in Hurricane Response
With numerous care locations across Florida, Lee Health has endured three major hurricanes over the past two years: Hurricane Ian in the fall of 2022, and more…
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Questions Board Members Should Be Asking to Address Vulnerabilities
Hospital and health system boards are always looking to solve the most pressing challenges in health care. Asking the right questions and providing proper…