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by American Hospital Association
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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- Today15 min
How Boards Should Engage in AI Decision-Making
Artificial 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 Health Mid-Atlantic, explains how trustees can confidently guide AI adoption while protecting patients and supporting innovation. Learn the key questions every trustee should be asking as AI becomes a critical part of healthcare's future.
- 2 days ago9 min
How APPs Can Ease the Healthcare Workforce Crisis
Hospitals and health systems can't meet growing patient demand without fully leveraging advanced practice providers (APPs). In this conversation, Leslie Clayton, program director for Program director for Advanced Practice at M Health Fairview, and chair of the AHA's APP Leadership Advisory Group, explains why investing in APP leadership is now essential to addressing workforce shortages, expanding access to care, and preparing organizations for what is ahead.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
AI in Healthcare: Hidden Cybersecurity Risks
As healthcare rapidly adopts artificial intelligence, protecting the data behind it has never been more important. In this conversation, Edward You, former FBI Supervisory Special Agent and founder of EHY Consulting, explains why healthcare organizations must look beyond AI tools and focus on protecting the data, governance and supply chains that power them. Edward also shares why health data has become one of the world's most valuable assets, how foreign threats could reshape healthcare innovation, and what leaders should do now to build a secure AI strategy.
- 1 weeks ago18 min
Giving Families and Kids an upSTART for Better Health
The 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, and Beth Van Horne, DrPH, director of research for the Division of Public Health Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, discuss the upSTART program, a comprehensive initiative that combines homegrown innovation with evidence-based care. They share how the program evolved from identifying developmental delays in children to creating multiple integrated programs that support pregnancy, postpartum mental health, early literacy, language development, positive parenting, and connections to community resources.
- 2 weeks ago19 min
Bridge to Care: Better Care Transitions for Opioid Use
Improving 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 the University Medical Center New Orleans - LSU School of Medicine's Benjamin Springgate, M.D., professor of Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine, and Seth Vignes, M.D., assistant professor of Internal Medicine, share how integrated care models, addiction consult services and peer navigators are improving care transitions and increasing access to evidence-based treatment. They also discuss how hospital leaders can reduce readmissions and strengthen recovery by breaking down barriers across the continuum of care.This work was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $910,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
- 2 weeks ago15 min
Bridge to Care: Strengthening Opioid Recovery
The most important part of recovery may begin before a patient ever leaves the hospital. In this conversation, Heidi Bray, DNP, nurse ractitioner and hospitalist at Providence St. Peter Hospital, explores how hospitals can improve opioid use disorder treatment through stronger discharge planning, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and better connections to community care. She also highlights the challenges rural patients face and the innovative work of the Bridge to Care Collaborative to ensure recovery continues beyond the hospital walls.
- 3 weeks ago19 min
From Hospital to Home: The Power of Connected Care
Healthcare 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 Network at Memorial Hermann Health System, explains how the system is creating seamless connections between clinical care and community resources to improve long-term health outcomes. Learn how these solutions are helping patients overcome barriers like food insecurity, housing instability and chronic disease.
- 3 weeks ago16 min
Why Early Literacy Screenings Belong in Pediatric Care
What 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., pediatrician and medical director of School Health Services, and Carneshia Edwards, lead of the Kindergarten Readiness program, share how pediatric providers are using literacy screenings during routine well-child visits to identify developmental needs early, connect families with resources, and improve long-term outcomes. From the exam room to the classroom, discover how early literacy is transforming children's health and future success.
About 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.
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