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Radio Advisory

Advisory Board
Value-Based Care
Healthcare
Medicare Advantage
Medicaid
Health Plans
Operational Efficiency
Health Systems
Nursing Workforce
Artificial Intelligence
Women's Health
Healthcare Costs
Cybersecurity
Care Variation Reduction
Generative AI
Healthcare Workforce
Ambulatory Care
Healthcare Leadership
Trust In Healthcare
AI In Healthcare
Oncology

A top podcast for healthcare leaders, with over two million downloads, Radio Advisory is your weekly download on how to untangle the industry's most pressing challenges to help leaders like you make the best business decisions for your organization. From unpacking major trends in care delivery—like site-of-care shifts and the rise of high-cost drugs—to demystifying stakeholder dynamics, to shining... more

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Value-based care is entering its accountability era. Participation in value-based arrangements continues to grow, even as financial pressures weigh down on both providers and payers. But CMMI is setting a clear tone about what it expects from stakeho... more

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After years of uncertainty, many healthcare executives say they’ve experienced more change in the past five years than in their entire careers. Policy shifts, evolving patient expectations, and rapid advances in AI are all colliding at once — forcing... more

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Digital health funding is heating up—but where are the dollars going? And what does it mean for health systems’ digital health strategies?

In this live episode, recorded at Advisory Board’s Research Summit, host Abby Burns sits down with Megan Zweig... more

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As health systems anticipate greater downward pressures on margins in the months and years to come, they’re homing their growth strategies accordingly. As we’ve been saying in our research the past couple of years, “sustainability” is now the name of... more

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Recent Guests

Megan Zweig
President and CEO of Rock Health Advisory (digital health enterprise strategy firm)
Rock Health Advisory
Episode: 304: Boom, bust, or bubble? Rock Health weighs in on digital health funding in 2026
Emily Heuser
Advisory Board expert
Advisory Board
Episode: 303: The hard truths behind the fight for commercial volumes
Alex Balmes
VP of Actuarial Services for Optum
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Episode: 302: CMS announced the 2027 MA final rate. What do payers and providers need to know?
Neel Shah
Chief Medical Officer
Maven Clinic
Episode: 301: Maternity care moves back to fee-for-service
Julie Rovner
Chief Washington Correspondent at KFF Health News
KFF Health News
Episode: 300: How policy whiplash is shaping healthcare: Live from D.C. with KFF’s Julie Rovner
Elysia Culver
Advisory Board expert discussed on Rev Cycle AI
Advisory Board
Episode: 298: Battle of the bots? Separating AI hype from value in revenue cycle
Shay Pratt
Expert from Advisory Board roundtable, consumerism in healthcare
Advisory Board
Episode: 297: Consumerism still hasn’t caught on in healthcare. Will it ever?
Devin Airey
Expert from Advisory Board roundtable, consumer experience and policy implications
Advisory Board
Episode: 297: Consumerism still hasn’t caught on in healthcare. Will it ever?
Maria Nikol
CEO of Revelar Analytics, price transparency expert
Revelar Analytics
Episode: 296: The real value of price transparency, and how leaders should engage

Hosts

Abby Burns
Host of Radio Advisory; affiliated with Advisory Board
Rae Woods
Host of Radio Advisory; multiple listings across episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • Volume/Voice Feedback

    Great podcast with great topics! Only feedback (minor) is that the main host’s (Rachel) voice often trails off at the end of her sentences and on certain words which makes it hard to hear and I end up having to make frequent volume changes. Please encourage her to level out the intonation of her voice for an easier listening experience. Thanks for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    N.A.Q17
    United Statesa year ago
  • Diluted value

    Bloated delivery of industry truisms and corporate speak packaged as insight, constantly interrupted by the host’s pointless, agreeable interjections.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    manonthemount
    United States2 years ago
  • Loved episode 121!!

    Really loved the experts in 121! Need to bring back Tara

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joyliz14
    United States4 years ago
  • Interesting podcast and subject matters covered

    Love the podcast and the subjects you cover. Just listened to episode 125 and the perspectives on nursing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trailrunner64
    United States4 years ago
  • Climate Change - “10 to 20 organizations”

    Will there be followup podcasts dedicated to bringing leaders of the 10-20 organizations on to your show explaining what motivated them to become committed, actually act, and when? Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gwr71
    United States4 years ago

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303: The hard truths behind the fight for commercial volumes
Q: Is direct-to-employer a reliable margin growth avenue for most health systems?
Not broadly; it may work for a small minority, because employers already have alternative models and are cost-focused, making it hard to secure significant additional volumes.
303: The hard truths behind the fight for commercial volumes
Q: Can service lines still be a growth engine given volumes are shrinking in top lines?
They can, but differentiation now requires improving access and patient-centric delivery, and leaders must rethink how they take service lines to market rather than relying on traditional subspecialization.
303: The hard truths behind the fight for commercial volumes
Q: Yes, but can ambulatory investment drive margin growth if we keep using the old playbook?
Yes, but only if the assets are viewed through a portfolio lens and the network is managed with new operational strategies; the old playbook isn't sufficient.
300: How policy whiplash is shaping healthcare: Live from D.C. with KFF’s Julie Rovner
Q: Given the volatility, where do you think the next big health reform fight could occur, and what would be the likely focal point?
Rovner suggests that while 2029 is a likely target for a major reform battle, the actual fight will depend on who has the political will and what fiscal or regulatory shifts become the anchors, with affordability and coverage remaining recurring themes.
300: How policy whiplash is shaping healthcare: Live from D.C. with KFF’s Julie Rovner
Q: First question has to be about the elections. Were six months out from the midterms? If control of the House or the Senate or both were to flip, where would that matter the most for health policy?
Julie notes that outcomes will influence committee control and, by extension, what kinds of health policy moves gain traction; however, the broader issue is how ongoing enforcement and budget decisions shape who bears the policy burden and who benefits, regardless of electoral results.

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What is Radio Advisory about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show concentrates on practical, leadership-focused discussions in healthcare, with recurring exploration of workforce stability, AI adoption, payer-provider dynamics, price transparency, and policy shifts. Episodes frequently thread real-world operational tactics—ranging from staffing and workforce engagement to Medicaid enrollment strategies, revenue-cycle maturity, and value-based care—through cross-functional leadership perspectives. A notable strength is bringing together Advisory Board–level researchers and large healthcare operators to translate complex policy and market changes into actionable guidance for health systems, plans, and vendors. The format tends to emphasize pragmatic frameworks, measurable outcomes, and cross-stakeh... more

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1. Megan Zweig
2. Emily Heuser
3. Alex Balmes
4. Neel Shah
5. Julie Rovner
6. Elysia Culver
7. Shay Pratt
8. Devin Airey

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