Radio Advisory

The healthcare industry's movement towards value-based care has been one of the biggest topics in healthcare over the past few years. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Ben Umansky and Natalie Trebes to talk about where the healthcare industry currently stands on the path to value-based care, how the COVID-19 epidemic is impacting the industry's movement down that path, and the q...

Addressing systemic racism has taken the national spotlight for much of 2020, but the most important first step in addressing systemic racism is addressing the inherent racial biases we have. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Micha'le Simmons and Matt Cornner to discuss how to identify and address inherent racial bias, and how to work through the often uncomfortable feelings tha...

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 workforc...

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 t...

The Covid-19 epidemic has accelerated digital health in an unprecedented way, forcing health systems to examine their digital health strategy. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's John League and Andrew Rebhan to talk about some of the recent major digital health deals, including the acquisition of Livongo by Teladoc, other developments in digital health, like Amazon's new wearable...

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...

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...

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 wil...

To date, much of the news reporting on the path to a Covid-19 vaccine has focused on the development of the vaccine itself. But as Ezekiel Emanuel writes, finding a viable vaccine is just one of 22 steps that he argues the federal government and congress must make immediately. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) invites Zeke to discuss the challenges ahead, and shares why manufacturing and distributing...

Host Rachel (Rae) Woods sits down with Dr. Jeremy Boal, the Chief Clinical Officer of Mount Sinai Health System, to have a candid conversation about his experience being on the frontlines of a Covid-19 surge and why it is so important for health care leaders to remain vigilant during this time. In this episode, you'll hear what Mount Sinai did to make sure the health system stayed ahead of the nov...

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...

In the initial surge of Covid-19, many were expecting a buyer’s market for physician groups. Now that most independent groups have managed through the initial surge, these practices are looking for new partnership opportunities beyond acquisition. The desire for partnership is true on both sides–physician aggregators like private equity firms, health plans, health systems and other medical groups...

CMS has been pushing providers on price transparency for years, but hospital leaders have been opposed to this kind of transparency. Recently, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia rejected a lawsuit filed by a coalition of hospital groups arguing that a rule CMS finalized last year that will require hospitals to publish the prices they negotiate with insures is unlawful. Host Rache...

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 dow...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on patient volumes as hospitals have had to delay elective surgeries and some have even had to furlough staff. In this episode, Radio Advisory host Rachel (Rae) Woods talks to Anna Yakovenko, who leads best practices research on hospital strategic and operational challenges for the Advisory Board, about what hospitals can expect patient volumes to...

Around 40 to 50% of Covid-19 deaths have come from residents of long-term care facilities, yet post-acute providers have seemingly been overlooked. Radio Advisory host Rachel (Rae) Woods talks to Jared Landis , Advisory Board’s leader of post-acute research, about the impact Covid-19 has had on the post-acute sphere, and what health care leaders need to do for their long-term care providers right...

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...

Most leaders are too scared to be vulnerable, but great leaders know that it is the only way forward. How can you take the first step towards vulnerability? To conclude the leadership series, Craig dials in Alicia Graham, an experienced leader and executive coach. Equip your rising executives with the leadership and business skills they need to navigate the complexity of health care, solve difficu...

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 divi...

Craig connects with Susan Pastor, an experienced nursing executive who has led teams through all kinds of stressful situations. She shares lessons about fostering teamwork in times of crisis. 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...

In this installment of Radio Advisory, Rae is joined by Clare Wirth , an experienced Advisory Board consultant that leads research on behavioral health and care delivery transformation, to discuss the psychological effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Behavioral health needs in the US were already at an all-time high even before Covid-19 became a global crisis, with the highest recorded deaths of...

Now is a time for human-centered leadership. Craig discusses the importance of empathy and things that leaders can do to demonstrate it, with Matt Cornner , who leads the Advisory Board’s program for rising health care executives. More resources: NAACP Legal Defense Fund president on why George Floyd's killing sparked nationwide protests | 60 Minutes Episode 19: Why racism is a health care issue E...

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 Ro...

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 co...

After the tragic death of George Floyd, frustration about inequality and injustice is boiling over in communities across the country. The heat-of-the moment concern about police violence has sparked a needed conversation about racial injustice. On this episode of Radio Advisory, Rae sits down with inclusion leader and head of workforce research Micha’le Simmons and health equity researcher Darby S...