Advancing Health
di American Hospital Association
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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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- A Natural Next Mission: Veterans in Healthcare · 13 minWhat can healthcare organizations learn from veterans? In this special Veterans Day conversation, Robert Mach, CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital and a United States Marine…
- Using Frontline Staff to Transform the Patient Experience · 16 minFrontline healthcare workers are uniquely positioned to identify the barriers standing between patients and better health, and Duke Health is turning that expertise into action…
- AI Chatbots and Teen Mental Health: The Risks and Reality · 17 minThe growing popularity of AI chatbots is raising new concerns about youth mental health and suicide prevention. In this conversation, Christine Moutier, M.D., chief medical…
- Solving Georgia’s Healthcare Staffing Crisis Locally · 15 minOne Georgia health system is taking workforce development into its own hands to tackle healthcare's toughest staffing challenges. In this conversation, Jim Matney, president and…
- How AdventHealth Is Simplifying Access to Care · 17 minAs healthcare systems rethink how they deliver care, AdventHealth is transforming primary care for easier navigation. In this conversation, Brent Davis, CEO of the primary health…
- Meet Steve Walsh: AHA's Vision for the Future of Healthcare · 20 minLeadership matters, especially during times of change and transformation in healthcare. In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston…
- Operation Riptide: Inside the FBI's Cybercrime Crackdown · 18 minThe FBI is taking the fight to cybercriminals targeting U.S. healthcare. In this conversation, John Riggi, national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the American Hospital…
- Miles From Specialty Care, This Island Hospital Has a Plan · 15 minLocated 30 miles out to sea, Nantucket Cottage Hospital faces unique challenges in delivering specialized healthcare. In this conversation, Amy Lee, president and chief operating…
- Leading Through Hurricane Helene: Supply Chain Lessons · 16 minEffective healthcare leadership requires decisive action, collaboration and a commitment to patient safety. In this episode, Betty Chu, M.D., chief medical officer at Advocate…
- From Pediatric to Adult Care: Making the Transition Work · 19 minMoving from pediatric to adult healthcare can be a complex journey for young people with medical complexity and their families. In this conversation, Tori Bahr, M.D., section…
- The Cost of Health Disparities · 16 minHealth disparities are deeply connected to the challenges facing healthcare affordability and access. In this conversation, Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital…
- Florida's Workforce Shortage: Remedy for the Future of Care · 13 minAs Florida’s population ages, healthcare systems are facing a growing need for highly skilled workers. In this conversation, Nikki Daily, chief team resources officer at BayCare…
- Frontiers: Connected Rural Maternal Care, Closer to Home · 16 minBeing rural doesn’t have to mean being disconnected. Hear how hospitals are using technology-enabled care and strong regional partnerships to connect rural communities with…
- Putting Primary Care First: A Blueprint for Community Health · 17 minPrimary care is becoming a critical strategy for hospitals and health systems looking to improve access, coordinate care and keep patients healthier outside the hospital. In this…
- Frontiers: The People Powering Rural Maternal Care · 16 minRural hospitals are rethinking how they build and sustain the teams behind maternal care. In part two of this special three-part Advancing Health podcast series, hear how leaders…
- From Alzheimer’s Research to Rural Care at Banner Health · 16 minMedical research only changes lives when it reaches the patients who need it. In this conversation, Corey Casper, M.D., senior vice president and chief research officer at Banner…
- Frontiers: Committing to Rural Maternal Care · 15 minWhat happens when leaders decide that maternal care belongs in their community — and commit to making it work? In part one of this special Advancing Health podcast series, hear…
- Stopping Workplace Violence Before It Starts · 15 minBuilding trust with patients before a crisis can be one of the most powerful tools in preventing violence in healthcare settings. In this conversation, Tom Saggio, R.N., director…
- Welcome to "Frontiers: A Rural Maternal Health Podcast" · 2 minWhat does it take to sustain maternal care in rural communities? In this special Frontiers podcast series from the American Hospital Association, we explore the people, ideas and…
- Safer Care Through Simulation · 13 minHealthcare simulation is becoming far more than a training exercise. In this conversation, Clint Pridgen, vice president of business development and hospital strategy at Laerdal…
- Top 3 Healthcare Cyber Threats in 2026 · 15 minCyberattacks against hospitals are growing in scale and sophistication, putting patient care, critical infrastructure, and millions of healthcare records at risk. In this…
- Why Age-Friendly Care Is Becoming a Healthcare Standard · 17 minFrom reducing falls and readmissions to focusing on what matters most, age-friendly care is changing healthcare delivery for older adults. In this conversation, Rani E. Snyder…
- Pregnancy and the Heart: Why Teamwork Matters · 12 minMaternal mortality remains a critical challenge in the United States, and many pregnancy complications are linked to chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease…
- The First Chapter: Literacy and Bonding in the NICU · 15 minHow can hospitals help NICU parents feel informed, empowered and connected to their babies during one of the most stressful moments of their lives? In this conversation, Gabriela…
- Elevating the Patient Voice: Building Partnerships in Care · 15 minFor healthcare organizations pursuing better quality and better outcomes, the patient voice needs to be more than a checkbox. In this conversation, Caroline DeLongchamps…
- Care Without the Wait: Rethinking Access to Healthcare · 15 minGetting patients the care they need shouldn't mean navigating weeks of appointments, uncertainty and distance. In this conversation, Baligh Yehia, M.D., president of Jefferson…
- A Leadership Playbook for Age-Friendly Care · 19 minBuilding an age-friendly health system requires more than clinical excellence — it demands leadership, strategy and system wide commitment. In this conversation, Michele Frankel…
- The "Phygital Ecosystem" Behind Better Patient Care · 14 minWhat does it take to create a truly connected patient experience? In this conversation, Jennifer Bollinger, chief consumer and brand officer at Sutter Health, discusses how a…
- In 20 Years: The Future of Healthcare · 16 minWhat will healthcare look like in 20 years? In this conversation, Jackie Gerhart, M.D., chief medical officer at Epic, Thomas McGinn, M.D., chief physician executive officer at…
- Crime Victim Compensation: A Critical Hospital Resource · 20 minAfter a mass violence incident, recovery extends far beyond emergency care. In this conversation, Anne Seymour of the National Mass Violence Center, and Michael Schmidt, Ph.D…
- How Boards Should Engage in AI Decision-Making · 16 minArtificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, and hospital boards can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines. In this conversation, Ajay Gupta, board vice chair for Trinity…
- How APPs Can Ease the Healthcare Workforce Crisis · 10 minHospitals and health systems can't meet growing patient demand without fully leveraging advanced practice providers (APPs). In this conversation, Leslie Clayton, program director…
- AI in Healthcare: Hidden Cybersecurity Risks · 12 minAs healthcare rapidly adopts artificial intelligence, protecting the data behind it has never been more important. In this conversation, John Riggi, the AHA’s national advisor…
- Giving Families and Kids an upSTART for Better Health · 18 minThe earliest years of life shape a child's health, development and future. In this conversation, Nancy Correa, DrPH, director of population health at Texas Children's Hospital…
- Bridge to Care: Better Care Transitions for Opioid Use · 19 minImproving care transitions is one of the most effective ways health systems can improve outcomes for patients with substance use disorders. In this conversation, the team from…
- Bridge to Care: Strengthening Opioid Recovery · 16 minThe most important part of recovery may begin before a patient ever leaves the hospital. In this conversation, Heidi Bray, DNP, nurse practitioner and hospitalist at Providence…
- From Hospital to Home: The Power of Connected Care · 20 minHealthcare doesn't end when patients leave the hospital — and neither should the support they receive. In this conversation, Ryane Jackson, vice president of Community Health…
- Why Early Literacy Screenings Belong in Pediatric Care · 16 minWhat if a routine pediatric checkup could help shape a child's success in school — and throughout life? In this conversation, Nationwide Children's Hospital's Sara Bode, M.D…
- Rural Health Transformation Fund: One Year Later · 19 minOne year into the Rural Health Transformation Fund, what's working and what's next? In this conversation, Maya Sandalow, associate director of the Health Program at the…
- More Than Medicine: Community Care for Advancing Health · 18 minCare teams know that lasting health begins outside the exam room. In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist and the 2026…
- The Next Outbreak: Hantavirus, Ebola, and Hospital Readiness · 18 minA rare hantavirus outbreak aboard an international cruise ship became a real-world test of America's infectious disease preparedness infrastructure. In this conversation, Angela…
- A Rural Solution to the Geriatric Mental Health Crisis · 20 minOne of the biggest healthcare challenges of the next decade may already be here: caring for the mental health needs of older adults. In this conversation, leaders from Cottage…
- How a Father-Daughter Team Is Strengthening Rural Maternity Care · 18 minSome fathers pass down a family business. One doctor passed down a calling. In this conversation, Southwest Health's Kevin Carr, M.D., family medicine physician, and Melissa…
- NYU Langone's Recipe for Better Hospital Food · 15 minSome of New York City's most impressive meals aren't being served in restaurants — they're being served in hospitals. In this conversation, Dan Dilworth, senior director of food…
- When Healthcare and Housing Work Together, Lives Change · 16 minWhat if a hospital stay could be the first step out of homelessness? In this conversation, Sarah Stella, M.D., director of Denver Health's Housing Outreach, Partnerships and…
- Feeding Health: The Fight Against Childhood Food Insecurity · 15 minFood insecurity affects far more than hunger. It influences physical health, mental well-being, academic performance, and long-term outcomes for children and families. In this…
- Real Solutions to Workplace Violence · 11 minWhat does it take to make hospitals safer for healthcare workers? In recognition of #HAVHope Day, Sarah Hunter, president of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, explores the innovative…
- Innovative Models to Strengthen Behavioral Healthcare · 20 minAs demand for behavioral health services continues to grow, hospitals are searching for ways to expand both care and the care teams themselves. In this Leadership Dialogue…
- Why Hospitals Must Use AI Responsibly · 12 minThe future of healthcare will be shaped not only by artificial intelligence, but by how thoughtfully organizations choose to implement it. In this conversation, Daniel Daly…
- The New Model Predicting Teen Mental Health Risks · 18 minTeen mental health crises are rising — but what if providers could intervene before symptoms fully take hold? In this conversation, Duke University School of Medicine's Jonathan…







