Advancing Health

Latest Episodes:

Operation Riptide: Inside the FBI's Cybercrime Crackdown Oct 21, 2026

Show notes

The 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 Association, and Brett Leatherman, assistant director of the FBI Cyber Division, break down Operation Riptide, a massive 60-day crackdown that put the FBI’s new cyber strategy into action. Discover how law enforcement and healthcare organizations are teaming up to dismantle ransomware attacks, and learn what healthcare leaders must do to strengthen defenses and reduce risk as cyberthreats evolve.

Miles From Specialty Care, This Island Hospital Has a Plan Oct 19, 2026

Show notes

Located 30 miles out to sea, Nantucket Cottage Hospital faces unique challenges in delivering specialized healthcare. In this conversation, Amy Lee, president and chief operating officer at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, shares how telehealth is transforming patient care on the island, connecting local teams with neonatal specialists, reducing unnecessary patient transfers, and helping patients receive high-quality care closer to home.

Leading Through Hurricane Helene: Supply Chain Lessons Oct 14, 2026

Show notes

Effective healthcare leadership requires decisive action, collaboration and a commitment to patient safety. In this episode, Betty Chu, M.D., chief medical officer at Advocate Health, discusses leading a health system through Hurricane Helene, responding to nationwide IV fluid shortages, and coordinating emergency management. Then, Dr. Chu shares lessons on hospital quality improvement, strengthening clinical outcomes, and empowering healthcare teams to deliver safer care.

From Pediatric to Adult Care: Making the Transition Work Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

Moving 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 chief of pediatrics at Gillette Children’s, shares how healthcare teams can improve the transition from pediatric to adult care through early planning, coordinated care teams, and a more personalized approach to patient needs.

The Cost of Health Disparities Oct 07, 2026

Show notes

Health disparities are deeply connected to the challenges facing healthcare affordability and access. In this conversation, Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, explores the connection between health disparities, healthcare costs and economic impact. Brian also discusses how hospitals and health systems can use data to identify these disparities and work with community partners to help bend the healthcare cost curve.

Florida's Workforce Shortage: Remedy for the Future of Care Oct 05, 2026

Show notes

As 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 Health System, discusses how the organization is addressing that challenge by building career pathways, developing apprenticeships, and partnering with community organizations to create opportunities for the healthcare workforce.

Frontiers: Connected Rural Maternal Care, Closer to Home Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

Being 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 clinical expertise and expand access to nearby maternal care.

Featured in this episode are leaders from Avera Health, Banner Health and Dartmouth Health.

For more information on rural maternal care in America, please visit https://www.aha.org/ruralmaternal

Putting Primary Care First: A Blueprint for Community Health Sep 28, 2026

Show notes

Primary 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 Leadership Dialogue conversation, Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist and the 2026 AHA board chair, talks with David Banks, president and CEO of AdventHealth. They discuss the organization's strategy to expand primary care across its communities, the importance of giving primary care its own leadership and resources, and why the future of community health depends on building stronger relationships with patients.

Frontiers: The People Powering Rural Maternal Care Sep 23, 2026

Show notes

Rural 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 are creating new pathways into the workforce, investing in training, and bringing together the skills and expertise needed to support families in rural communities.

Featured in this episode are leaders from Banner Health, Dartmouth Health, Harrison Memorial Hospital, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Western Wisconsin Health.

Episode Three releases on September 30.

For more information on rural maternal care in America, please visit https://www.aha.org/ruralmaternal

From Alzheimer’s Research to Rural Care at Banner Health Sep 21, 2026

Show notes

Medical 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 Health, and professor of clinical translational science at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, explores how Banner Health is using clinical research, technology and strategic partnerships to bring new discoveries closer to patients — including an at-home blood test for Alzheimer’s disease and a portable MRI designed to bring advanced brain imaging to rural communities.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected