Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Anna Roth, President and Chief Executive Officer at Tahoe Forest Hospital District
Jul 22, 2025
Anna Roth, President and CEO of Tahoe Forest Hospital District, shares her insights on leading through change in healthcare. She reflects on her first 100 days in her role and emphasizes local engagement in serving diverse communities in North Lake Tahoe. Roth discusses the integration of technology, particularly AI, into patient care and highlights how demographic shifts post-pandemic are shaping healthcare needs. With a focus on community-driven initiatives, she underscores the importance of collaboration and strengthening ties through local sports.
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Adapting to New Mountain Environment
- Anna Roth shared her experience adjusting to local conditions, like navigating mountain passes and snowstorms, after moving from the Bay Area.
- She emphasized learning about the community and system complexities beyond just hospital size or scope.
Key Healthcare Trends Observed
- Anna tracks three trend areas: emerging technology like AI, shifting local demographics from pandemic migration, and system transition from hospital district to comprehensive health system.
- She highlights massive outpatient growth and the complexity of managing seasonal visitor influx in a mountain community.
Focus on Single Aim and Frontline
- She advises focusing on a unified 'single aim' or North Star goal to align system efforts and deepen community connection.
- Leadership should get closer to frontline staff to remove barriers and enhance patient experiences.
