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From Recognizing Implicit Bias to Creating Action Apr 13, 2022

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Though recognizing implicit bias is important, hospitals must have an action plan to address it. In this podcast, Priya Bathija, vice president of AHA’s Strategic Initiatives is joined by Dr. Zsakeba Henderson, Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Medical and Health Officer of March of Dimes to discuss why we must educate and train health care professionals, nursing and medical students about implicit bias, but also begin to stimulate action.

Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned from Ransomware Attack with UVM Health Apr 06, 2022

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In this special Cybersecurity podcast we have the opportunity to talk to leaders of an AHA member hospital who was a victim of a major ransomware attack in the Fall of 2020. Dr. Stephen Leffler, President and Chief Operating Officer and Dr. Douglas Gentile, Chief Medical Information Officer, join us from the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. John previously interviewed them about lessons learned and best practices during the attack which they are willing to share on today’s podcast.

Leadership Dialogue Series: Marcus Whitney Mar 30, 2022

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AHA Board Chair Wright L. Lassiter III is joined by Marcus Whitney, founder and partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, to discuss innovation and equity in health care. Whitney emphasizes the importance of hospitals and health systems developing an innovation practice that is integrated with the organization’s operational model. Lassiter and Whitney also talk about the impact that investing in and providing venture capital to minority-owned businesses will have on the future of health care.

Leadership Dialogue Series: Debbie Hatmaker Mar 28, 2022

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AHA Board Chair Wright L. Lassiter III is joined by Debbie Hatmaker, chief nursing officer of the American Nurses Association Enterprise. Hatmaker shares insights about what to do “systemically” to ensure a hospital environment where nurses feel safe and are supported and valued for their work. Lassiter and Hatmaker also discuss workplace violence, the current nursing shortage and retention strategies.

#WeAreHealthcare: Addressing Workforce Challenges in America's Health Care Systems Mar 23, 2022

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A talented, qualified, engaged and diverse workforce is at the heart of America’s health care system. But hospitals and health systems face mounting and critical staffing shortages that could jeopardize access to care in the communities they serve. As hospitals struggle to retain and support an exhausted workforce they are left looking for unique ways to better support and enhance resilience among clinicians and to address the traumatic stress caused by COVID-19. In today's episode Elisa Arespacochaga, AHA vice president of clinical affairs and workforce, sits down with Dr. Rebecca Schwartz, associate professor and chief of Social Behavioral Sciences at the Department of Occupational Medicine and Epidemiology and Prevention, associate investigator at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and director of Research and Evaluation at the Center for Traumatic Stress, Resilience and Recovery at Northwell Health, as well as Dr. Mayer Bellehsen, director of Behavioral Health at the Center for Traumatic Stress, Resilience and Recovery at Northwell Health and Mildred and Frank Feinberg Division of the Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military Veterans and Their Families to talk about the Center for Traumatic Stress, Resilience and Recovery at Northwell Health.

What's a Blue Zone? How Klamath County, OR changed its health trajectory as a certified Blue Zone Mar 16, 2022

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Rural hospitals are community strongholds, serving as the key point of care for nearly 20% of Americans. Beyond providing healing and hope, rural hospitals nationwide are pillars of their local economies, creating essential jobs that support families and community vitality. Many rural communities struggle with health issues that extend beyond their hospital’s walls. Issues such as transportation, housing, employment, food security, economic stability and other social determinants have an impact on the physical and mental well-being of a community. Hospitals are taking the lead to address social determinants as a response to population and community health. On this episode, we hear from leaders from Klamath Falls, Oregon who have combined resources to establish a certified Blue Zones Community that is a community-led, well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to a town’s environment, policy, and social networks.

Uncovering Gaps in Maternal Care with Anushay Hossain Mar 09, 2022

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The health care experiences of many women, especially women of color, are untold. In her book, “The Pain Gap: How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women”, author and journalist Anushay Hossain shares her own trauma of giving birth, and explores the eye-opening experiences of many women – who were unheard and subjected to systemic sexism and structural racism. In honor of 2022’s International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Priya Bathija, vice president of AHA’s Strategic Initiatives chats with Anushay to discuss her inspiration and research behind the book, and ways we can empower women to share their stories in order to revolutionize maternal health care.

Cybersecurity Report: FBI & AHA discuss Russia, Ukraine and Cybersecurity in U.S. Health Care Sector Mar 04, 2022

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John Riggi, who spent nearly 30 years as a highly decorated veteran of the FBI and now serves as National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association and their 5000+ member hospitals. In his role, he serves as a national resource to assist members in defending against cyber-attacks and other threats to their organizations. In this special Cybersecurity podcast, we have a very unique opportunity to talk to a leading expert in the field of cybersecurity John’s close friend and colleague, FBI Cyber Engagement and Intelligence Section Chief Dave Ring. John and Dave will discuss the latest on the current crisis in Ukraine and how it could potentially impact the U.S. Health Care Sector.

#WeAreHealthcare: Workforce Strategies with the AHA Talent Scan Mar 02, 2022

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As the field continues to move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic into the new normal, we understand more clearly than ever that our dedicated workforce is the backbone of our health care system. Delivering quality health care through ongoing and emerging challenges depends on our ability to recruit, train, retain and support a resilient and flexible workforce. Hospitals’ and health systems’ ability to recruit, train, retain and support health care workers in the current environment will be shaped by several trends transforming health care. These range from fundamental shifts in delivery models, including widespread telemedicine adoption, to accelerated efforts to reduce health care disparities, to continued pressure on hospitals and health systems to reestablish economic sustainability. Today we hear the perspectives of Elisa Arespacochaga, vice president, clinical affairs and workforce of the American Hospital Association, and Robyn Begley, senior vice president & chief nursing officer of the American Hospital Association and CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, as they share valuable workforce insights you can use to guide your organization forward during this time of uncertainty and continued transformation. For more information visit https://www.aha.org/aha-talent-scan

Part 2: Value as Catalyst: Uniting Clinicians and Hospital Leaders Feb 25, 2022

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Part two of this series features speakers from AHA’s most downloaded podcasts. Moderated by AHA's Elisa Arespacochaga, vice president of clinical affairs and workforce, Elisa talks with Brooke Buckley, chief medical officer of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, and Dr. Harsh Trivedi, president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt Health System, about tackling how a culture of value supports resilience across organizations and teams and how clinical training can combine with one’s leadership journey to guide that value.

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