NEJM Catalyst Leadership Podcast

One-on-one interviews with leaders in health care, providing perspectives on what’s working in the industry, what’s not, and why. Find out more about us at https://catalyst.nejm.org.

Latest Episodes:

Apollo Hospitals’ Response to Covid-19 in India: Behind the Scenes Jun 16, 2021

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How the Apollo Hospitals Group handled the intense spike of Covid-19 cases in India, and what they’ve learned from the thousands of families they’ve treated.

What’s the Performance Implication of a Nondiverse Leadership Team? Jun 03, 2021

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Missing important points of view around the C-suite table hurts the organization and the clinical outcomes they are attempting to achieve, says Ron Williams, former chairman and CEO of Aetna.

Turning the Mirror on Ourselves to Manage Nonstop Crisis Mode May 20, 2021

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Naming the challenges and crowdsourcing the strategic plan are two ways Oregon Health & Science University is tackling the ongoing challenges from 2020.

What Went Right in Israel During the Height of Covid-19? May 06, 2021

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The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Innovation Officer for Sheba Medical Center discusses how Israel was able to keep its case mortality rate low.

Trauma in Our Streets and in Our ED: How a Minneapolis Trauma I Health Center Handled 2020 Apr 21, 2021

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It’s not about blaming others, it’s about doing our part to address the inequities and unjust reality we see in health care, says the CEO of Hennepin Healthcare.

A Nurse Is Not Just a Nurse: The Challenges of Nursing During a Pandemic and Beyond Mar 17, 2021

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Burnout in nursing began long before the Covid-19 pandemic. What will health care leaders learn from the past months to make sure this problem doesn’t continue into the future?

Like a 100-Day Hurricane: Sustaining Months-Long Crisis Response Feb 17, 2021

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UF Health Jacksonville’s CEO describes the safety-net hospital’s hurricane mindset for sustained Covid-19 pandemic response and leadership efforts such as receiving the vaccine first.

Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution: One of the Most Complex Tasks in American Public Health History Feb 10, 2021

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What can health systems and their public health partners execute on now to accelerate and amplify vaccination efforts?

Why Can’t I Get It? Make Covid-19 Vaccination Convenient and Simple Feb 08, 2021

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The Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for CVS Health remains optimistic about the United States’ Covid-19 vaccination efforts.

Public Health and Population Health: Are They the Same Thing? Jan 20, 2021

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Especially important during a pandemic, health care’s common challenge is making sure how we deliver care and change the structures of society actually contributes to the health of the people we intend to serve.