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Reimagining the Workforce: Strategies from the 2024 AHA Health Care Workforce Scan Feb 29, 2024

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Without a strong and healthy workforce, providing exceptional health care will always be difficult. Addressing the root causes of emerging and continuing workforce issues will always remain a top priority for the AHA and its members. In this conversation, Ron Werft, president and CEO of Cottage Health, and Felicia Sadler, vice president of quality at Relias, discuss the valuable insights and real-world approaches outlined in the 2024 AHA Health Care Workforce Scan, which helps organizations reimagine, redesign and transform their workforce strategies.

ChatGPT: Is it Practical for Health Care Data Analytics? Feb 27, 2024

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After launching in November 2022, it took ChatGPT just two months to become the fastest growing consumer app in history — proof of the rapid adoption of AI technology. In this conversation, three experts from the American Hospital Association discuss the game-changing applications of ChatGPT and AI for health care data analytics, and some of the potential pitfalls.

Leadership Dialogue Series: Driving Community Health Improvement With SBH Health System Feb 25, 2024

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For hospitals and health systems of every size and location, it’s critically important to adapt to the needs of their communities. Over the years, SBH Health System has shown its adaptability, evolving with shifting demographics and social determinants of health. In today’s conversation, Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health and 2024 Chair of AHA's Board, talks with David Perlstein, M.D., president and CEO of SBH Health System, to discuss how the organization is proactively improving the health and well-being of its patient population and community.

Beyond Birth: Matters of the Heart With Orlando Health Feb 22, 2024

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This special series explores the medical complications that can accompany pregnancy, successful prenatal and postpartum treatment programs, and how hospitals and health systems are addressing the social needs of new mothers. Pregnancy is a major stressor on a woman’s body, with cardiovascular conditions being one of the most prevalent complications and leading causes of maternal mortality. In this episode, learn how Orlando Health is reaching outside its walls to support heart-healthy pregnancies and postpartum periods for new mothers.

A Portfolio of Community Investment With Advocate Health Feb 20, 2024

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Hospitals and health systems are rightly called cornerstones of their communities, and none take that mission more seriously than Advocate Health. The health system works with local partners to address a variety of community needs, providing nearly $6 billion in community benefits in 2023. In this conversation, Kinneil Coltman, chief community and social impact officer at Advocate Health, discusses Advocate’s wide-ranging programs and initiatives, including food insecurity, affordable housing and meaningful employment.

A Game of Cat and Mouse: How the FBI is Confronting The Rise of Cyberattacks in Health Care Feb 15, 2024

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Hackers and cybercriminals are targeting hospitals and health systems at alarming rates, disrupting operations and threatening direct patient care. In this conversation, Bryan Smith, recently retired section chief of the Cyber Criminal Operations Section with the FBI, discusses how the Bureau tackles the huge challenge of protecting the nation's caregivers from these attacks, and how partnerships are crucial in prevailing against cybercriminals.

Sparking Social Connection and Community With Indiana University Health Feb 13, 2024

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In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a shocking 80-plus page advisory declaring loneliness and social isolation as reaching epidemic levels in American society. Ready to act, Indiana University Health was among the first large health systems to develop a care network to spark social connection and community. In this conversation, Jay Foster, vice president of spiritual care with Indiana University Health, and Shadreck Kamwendo, director of the Congregational Care Network, talk about the difference the network is making in the lives of Indiana residents and beyond, and the resources available for those in need.

For more information on the network visit https://iuhealth.org/patient-family-support/support-care/chaplaincy-services

The Growing Role of Chief Wellness Officers in Health Care Feb 06, 2024

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In U.S. health care there has been a significant increase in the number of chief wellness officers (CWOs) employed by hospitals and health systems. CWOs are an essential part of a health care worker's mental and physical support structure, providing opportunities and resources whenever needed. In this conversation, Jonathan Ripp, M.D., senior associate dean for well-being and resilience and chief wellness officer of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, discusses his role as one of the nation's first chief wellness officers, and how the importance of employee wellness has evolved in hospitals and health systems in the last decade.

The Effects of Medicare Advantage on Rural Hospitals With St. Bernards Healthcare Jan 30, 2024

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Half of all Medicare beneficiaries get their benefits through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which are offered by private companies and in theory should provide the same level of coverage of traditional Medicare. However, some MA plans have made the process of getting a claim covered a nightmare for patients, hospitals and health systems. In this conversation, Chris Barber, president and CEO of St. Bernards Healthcare, discusses the overwhelming problems certain MA plan practices can create for patients and their caregivers, especially for rural hospitals and health systems who face a unique set of challenges in caring for their communities.

Leadership Dialogue Series: The Rise of AI in Health Care With ChristianaCare Jan 28, 2024

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The influx of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care is here to stay, yet there is considerable debate about the best and most effective ways to safely employ it. In this conversation, Joanne Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health and the 2024 Chair of AHA's Board, and Janice Nevin, M.D., president and CEO of ChristianaCare, discuss what the rise of AI means for health care organizations and their employees, as well the marked improvements that this type of intelligence can have on hospital and health system efficiency.

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