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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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Unifying Health Care Employees to Implement Patient-Focused Improvements
Jefferson Health was a finalist for the AHA's 2024 Quest for Quality Prize, which celebrates hospitals and health systems that are committed to providing…
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Strategies for Creating an Effective and Diverse Board
For health care organizations, recruitment and diversity for the board of trustees is vitally important. In this conversation, Schonay Barnett-Jones, trustee…
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The Critical Need for Resource Conservation Plans in the Face of Disasters
The recent Hurricane Helene disrupted the production and supply of IV fluids — a reminder of our nation’s fragile health care supply chain. In this…
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Haircuts and Health Checks: A Barbershop Partners with Indiana University Health
Customers at All in the Wrists barbershop in Indianapolis don't just get a haircut and beard trim at their appointment — they also receive blood pressure…
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The Intersection of Health Care and Community with the 2024 Foster G. McGaw Prize Finalists
Englewood Health and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital were both finalists of the AHA's 2024 Foster G. McGaw Prize, which recognizes the efforts of hospitals and…
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Access and Awareness for Mental Health Support Services
Creating mental health resources is an important "step one" in broadening patient access. Step two? Getting people to take advantage of that access. In this…
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Designing Pregnancy Care to Meet the Needs of Hispanic Families
October is National Hispanic Heritage Month. In this conversation, Jennifer Cohen, M.D., medical director of Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit at Children’s…
Advancing HealthCaring for Our Kids: Children's Colorado Is Meeting the Needs of Medically Complex Patients
Some pediatric and adolescent patients are considered to have medical complexity — multiple conditions that require numerous health care service lines. In…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: A Passion for Patient Safety with Steven Diaz, M.D.
Improving patient safety is every caregiver's concern, but what does this look like in health care's rapidly changing environment? In this Leadership Dialogue…
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"Saving People's Lives": Access to Mental Health and Addiction Services in Rural Communities
Accessing mental health and addiction services can be especially difficult in rural communities, and solutions can be scarce. In this conversation, Brenda…
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Clinical Validation Audits and the Impact on Hospitals and Health Systems
Clinical validation audits are a new tactic that certain commercial insurers are adopting to reduce or deny payment to health care providers. These audits can…
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The Work of Action Communities in Age-Friendly Health Systems
Since 1982, The John A. Hartford Foundation has been a national leader in raising awareness and improving health care for older adults. In this conversation…
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Suicide Prevention in Wisconsin’s Farming Communities
The Farmer Angel Network is a support group devoted to suicide prevention in Wisconsin's farming communities. In this conversation, Brenda Statz, co-founder of…
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"This Is Sacred Work": The 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award Winners
The American Hospital Association's Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award honors the most outstanding examples of health equity across America. In today's…
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Reflections on Recovery: The Maui Wildfires
The devastating 2023 Maui wildfires claimed 102 lives, destroyed more than 2,200 structures and caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damages. One year later, as…
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"Retention is Key": The Satisfaction and Productivity of Integrated Clinicians at Maine Behavioral Healthcare
Health care leaders are learning that removing silos between physical and mental health care not only benefits patients, but also helps with the recruitment…
Advancing HealthCaring for Our Kids: A Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Program Delivers Lifelong Care
Advancing Health's new series, “Caring for Our Kids,” focuses on how pediatric hospitals are meeting the needs of their communities. In this first episode…
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Changing the Tide in Maternal Health Outcomes to Reduce Morbidity and Address Equity
Most maternal deaths do not occur in the hospital, but after discharge, postpartum to one year. And there are equity challenges; Black women die at three times…
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“It's a Mindset”: Health Equity at Children's Mercy Kansas City
Everyone in a health care organization has a role to play to advance health equity, but what does it take to weave this important work into the fabric of…
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Health Equity Challenges and Opportunities: A Conversation Between the AHA and AMA
Advancing health equity is a key priority for the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA), with both developing key…
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The 2024 Quest for Quality Prize Honorees
The American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize recognizes exceptional health care leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing…
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Start with Defense: Building a Cyber-Ready Team with Microsoft
Health care is under constant threat of cyberattacks, but how prepared is the industry to fight back? The lack of resources is especially acute in rural areas…
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Mobile Crisis Centers: A Solution for Behavioral Health Access
Two clinicians and a vehicle — that's the model Sheppard Pratt has been using to provide behavioral health access to its communities. In this conversation…
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Boston Medical Center: Leading the Way Towards Health Equity and Justice
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is the winner of the AHA’s 2024 Foster G. McGaw Prize, which recognizes the efforts of hospitals and health systems to improve the…
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It Starts with Culture: Quality and Safety at Emerson Health
Building a culture of safety is the foundation for any hospital or health system. In this "Safety Speaks" conversation, Christi Barney, R.N., vice president of…
Advancing HealthYouth in Crisis: How an Innovative Program is Addressing Pediatric Mental Health
Nationwide, there is a critical shortage of trained care providers to meet the needs of kids struggling with mental health issues, and the problem is…
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Going International: The FBI's Global Fight Against Cybercrime
Cybercriminals are ramping up attacks on health care systems throughout the United States, with a majority of these crimes originating from international…
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Piloting Innovative Workforce Support to Put the Focus on Patient Care
A shrinking workforce presents a host of challenges for any health care organization. With fewer caregivers available, hospital staff can have their bandwidth…
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Hospital Boards Lay the Foundation for Quality and Safety
Hospital boards are comprised of leaders from all types of professional backgrounds, and are also primarily responsible for developing the quality and safety…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: Anxiety Disorders and Ways to Support Mental Health
In this conversation, Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health and 2024 AHA board chair, speaks with her colleague Robert E. Brady…
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Cybercriminals Know Your Vulnerabilities: How to Fight Back?
2024 has seen a sharp uptick in ruthless tactics by cybercriminals, who are now directly threatening patients with release of sensitive information, photos and…
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What is Cognitive Load and How to Manage It for Clinicians?
Clinicians bring all of their skill and mental acuity to treat the whole patient, but there are many factors that can derail their ability to provide patient…
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Addressing Mental Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Access to quality mental and physical health services can be a complex challenge, but for individuals of color and people with severe or chronic mental…
Advancing HealthHow a Rural Health System Continues to Provide Essential Obstetric Services
Prior to 2022, Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH) was delivering 300 – 350 babies each year, offering the region's only comprehensive OB/GYN services. But when…
Advancing HealthThe 2024 AHA Rural Advocacy Agenda
The American Hospital Association has made improving access to rural health care a top priority, and its 2024 AHA Rural Advocacy Agenda lays the groundwork to…
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Unifying Hospital Boards on Quality and Safety
In this new “Safety Speaks” conversation, Harry S. Smith, board chair of Valley Health System and member of the AHA Committee on Governance, discusses how…
Advancing HealthFrom Surviving to Thriving: Ways to Boost Employee Retention in Rural Health Care
The reality of today's health care workforce is that demand outstrips supply. For rural health care providers, building and sustaining a strong and vibrant…
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Optimizing Whole Person Care through Integration
Providing optimal care to patients, regardless of where they live, can be a tall task for a hospital or health system. But with the advent of technology and…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: Sustaining the Nursing Workforce with Joy Parchment, R.N.
America is facing an alarming shortage of nurses. Many experienced nurses are retiring. Burnout and other stressors, like an increase in workplace violence…
Advancing HealthThe Benefits of Joining an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) with Augusta Health
Health care pressures are often magnified for rural caregivers, yet some are developing unique solutions for these turbulent times. In this conversation, Mary…
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Workforce Safety Means Patient Safety
Hospitals and health systems never stop working to advance patient safety, while collaborating and innovating together for the best quality outcomes. Welcome…
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The Value of Integrating Behavioral and Physical Health
Overall health does not fit neatly into individual buckets, which is why today's caregivers are designing treatment plans that integrate behavioral and…
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AHA in the Field: Innovations Across America's Health Care System
In order for the American Hospital Association to be the most effective voice it can be for its members, personal visits to member hospitals and health systems…
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Beyond the Four Walls: Sentara Health's Commitment to Bringing Care to Communities
Health care providers are working hard to move beyond the hospital walls and expand access into the communities they serve. Sentara Health is one of many…
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It Takes a Village: A New Approach to Opioid Abuse Helps Mothers and Babies
As opioid abuse has reached epidemic proportions, the number of babies born dependent on these drugs also has increased dramatically. The award-winning WISH…
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De-escalating Workplace Violence by 75% with WellSpan Health
As we observe AHA’s 8th annual #HAVHope Day, it's an important reminder that many hospital and health system leaders are looking for solutions to address the…
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How to Survive a Cyberattack with Scripps Health: Part Two
Hospitals and health systems have their hands full coping with the scary reality of a ransomware attack, but there are also civil liability concerns that arise…
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How to Survive a Cyberattack with Scripps Health: Part One
In response to the alarming rise of ransomware attacks, hospitals and health systems must stay vigilant by playing defense, having a mitigation plan in place…
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The Impact of the New Prior Authorization Rule
Prior authorization means getting approval from your health plan before scheduling a medical service, but many clinicians and patients say prior authorization…
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Caregivers Need Care Too
As Americans age, health care is seeing a shift in addressing the unique needs of older adults. But what about those caring for their loved ones? In this…
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Providing Behavioral Health Support for Older Adults
According to the World Health Organization, behavioral health conditions among older populations are often underrecognized, undertreated and stigmatized…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: Behavioral Health Solutions With Jeremy Musher, M.D., of Lifepoint Health
Across the country, hospitals and health systems are moving to fully integrate behavioral health treatment as a core part of patient-centered care. In this…
Advancing HealthConverting to Rural Emergency Hospitals
In 2020, Congress acted to prevent any more loss of essential health care services in rural areas by creating a new designation: Rural Emergency Hospitals…
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Training Community Health Workers to Improve Health Equity
Community health workers (CHWs) serve as a bridge between social and clinical care, providing essential outreach and advocacy to populations with unmet social…
Advancing HealthBeyond Birth: How Moms in Health Care Can Make It Work
In addition to caring for patients, many health care providers have an equally important role at home — being parents to young children. Given the pressures of…
Advancing HealthHelping Boards Help Rural Hospitals
The constant strain of workforce and financial issues are proving difficult to solve for rural health care providers. In this conversation, Barbara Sowada…
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Helping Parents and Kids Talk About Mental Health
Despite the fact that half of all mental health issues begin before age 14, most parents can have difficulty talking with their kids about mental health…
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Supporting Intensive Outpatient Perinatal Care
There are a host of medical issues that can come with pregnancy and giving birth. An often-overlooked aspect of pregnancy and motherhood is that some new…
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Leadership Dialogue Series: Partnering for Health Equity with Corewell Health
In the current health care landscape, hospitals and health systems have been focusing their attention on tackling the social determinants of health in their…
Advancing HealthHow to Reach the Next Generation of Health Care Workers with Hannibal Regional Healthcare System
Recruiting a young and engaged workforce is particularly challenging for rural care providers. Innovative solutions such as signing bonuses and tuition payment…