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Patient Safety
Mental Health
Cybersecurity
Health Equity
Behavioral Health
Artificial Intelligence
Healthcare
Rural Healthcare
Patient Care
Social Determinants Of Health
Healthcare Workforce
Community Health
Philanthropy
Commonspirit Health
Maternal Health
Medicaid
Telehealth
Health Disparities
Older Adults

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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After 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., professor of microbiology and immunology at the Medical University of Sou... more

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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 adop... more

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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 c... more

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Recent Guests

Ajay Gupta
Board Vice Chair for Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; AI company founder
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; AI company
Episode: How Boards Should Engage in AI Decision-Making
Leslie Clayton
Program Director for APP Service at M Health Fairview and Chair of AHA's APP Leadership Advisory Group
M Health Fairview; AHA
Episode: How APPs Can Ease the Healthcare Workforce Crisis
Ed Yu
President of EHY Consulting; Senior Advisor to the AHA on Foreign Threats to the Bioeconomy; former FBI leader on weapons of mass destruction, counterintelligence and biosecurity
EHY Consulting; AHA
Episode: AI in Healthcare: Hidden Cybersecurity Risks
Beth Van Horne
Director of Research for the Division of Public Health Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Episode: Giving Families and Kids an upSTART for Better Health
Nancy Correa
Director of Population Health
Texas Children's Hospital
Episode: Giving Families and Kids an upSTART for Better Health
Ben Springgate
Internal medicine and addiction medicine physician
LSU School of Medicine
Episode: Bridge to Care: Better Care Transitions for Opioid Use
Seth Vignes
Assistant professor of internal medicine; hospitalist in New Orleans; addiction medicine researcher
Louisiana Department of Health; LSU
Episode: Bridge to Care: Better Care Transitions for Opioid Use
Dr. Heidi Bray
Nurse Practitioner and Hospitalist at Providence St. Peter Hospital
Providence St. Peter Hospital, Providence Healthcare
Episode: Bridge to Care: Strengthening Opioid Recovery
Ryane Jackson
Vice President, Community Health Network
Memorial Hermann Health System
Episode: From Hospital to Home: The Power of Connected Care

Hosts

Rebecca Cicchi
Vice President of Behavioral Health and Trustee Services at the American Hospital Association; host/episode participant
Julia Resnick
Host of Advancing Health; involvement across multiple episodes

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#210
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#67
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Apple Podcasts
#144
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#155
New Zealand/Government

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Bridge to Care: Better Care Transitions for Opioid Use
Q: What should leaders consider regarding funding and sustainability?
Advocate for expanded reimbursement, especially through CMS, to sustain peer navigation and integrated addiction infrastructure across care settings.
Bridge to Care: Better Care Transitions for Opioid Use
Q: What about stimulant use disorder—how does treatment differ from opioid use disorder?
Treatment tools for stimulants are less robust; focus on engaging patients, ensuring access to available medications off-label where appropriate, and coordinating care with mental health services to reduce relapse.
Bridge to Care: Better Care Transitions for Opioid Use
Q: How does the integrated health clinic model address barriers to care?
It combines addiction specialty care with primary and behavioral health in one accessible, non-stigmatizing setting, reducing barriers and improving adherence and outcomes.
Bridge to Care: Better Care Transitions for Opioid Use
Q: What is one thing hospital leaders should know about care transitions?
Invest in peer navigators who can bridge clinical care with community resources, improving follow-up and sustainability through better coordination and policy support.
How Boards Should Engage in AI Decision-Making
Q: How should boards balance rapid AI advancement with prudent oversight?
Boards should maintain strategic oversight, ensure management has a robust plan, and avoid micromanagement of vendor choices while establishing guardrails, risk assessments, and clear ownership for AI initiatives.

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What is Advancing Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A health-system–focused interview show that centers governance, quality, patient safety, and system-wide care delivery. Episode topics frequently orbit hospital leadership perspectives on improving safety and quality metrics, implementing large-scale programs (e.g., anti-stigma campaigns, violence recovery programs, and perinatal trauma care), and driving collaboration between hospitals, nonprofits, and community partners. Notable throughlines include practical governance guidance for boards, the economics of care delivery, and the role of policy and philanthropy in expanding access and reducing disparities. The format often features executive-level guests, clinicians, and policy experts—providing actionable insights for health system leade... more

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1. Ajay Gupta
2. Leslie Clayton
3. Ed Yu
4. Beth Van Horne
5. Nancy Correa
6. Ben Springgate
7. Seth Vignes
8. Dr. Heidi Bray

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