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With the results of the Georgia runoff election for Senate in, the Democrats now have a majority in the Senate. So what does that mean for the incoming Biden administration's healthcare agenda? In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Christopher Kerns to talk about what the new Democratic majority in the Senate means for healthcare legislation going forward, and what kinds of legislation might pass over the next two years. Links: Democrats take the Senate. What does it mean for health care? What Biden's victory means for health care Got a question for us, or want us to cover a certain topic? Let us know at podcasts@advisory.com.

As 2020 comes to a close, the health care industry looks a lot different than it did in 2019, due in large part to the Covid-19 epidemic. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Christopher Kerns and Yulan Egan to discuss what the healthcare industry might look like in 2021 for all different types of stakeholders. Together, they explore how volumes may change, how the industry might adapt to advancements in technology, and opportunities for different stakeholders to come together to make progress of value-based care, health equity, and much more. Links: A message of hope for 2021 16 Things CEOs Need to Know in 2021 What health plan leaders need to know for 2021 Got a question for us, or want us to cover a certain topic? Let us know at podcasts@advisory.com.

Front line health care workers and other high-risk populations are slated to receive a Covid-19 vaccine first, but what will distribution of a vaccine look like for the general public? In this episode, Rae talks again to Advisory Board's Brandi Greenberg to talk about what Covid-19 vaccine distribution beyond clinical staff will look like for health leaders and how they should prepare. Links: Is Pfizer's vaccine safe and effective? Our 8 biggest questions, answered. The global Covid-19 vaccination scenario planning guide [Part 1] Ep. 51: Covid-19 vaccines are coming. Are you ready? Ep. 35: Zeke Emanuel on the path to a vaccine (and why it's much harder than you think) (Recorded on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.) Got a question for us, or want us to cover a certain topic? Let us know at podcasts@advisory.com.

Updates on the Covid-19 vaccine candidates are moving fast. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Brandi Greenberg to discuss what we know and don't know about the different Covid-19 vaccine candidates, what challenges health systems may face distributing a vaccine, and how health systems should prepare for the coming Covid-19 vaccine—starting with their own clinicians. Links: The global Covid-19 vaccination scenario planning guide Is Pfizer's vaccine safe and effective? Our 8 biggest questions, answered. Ep. 35: Zeke Emanuel on the path to a vaccine (and why it's much harder than you think) (Recorded on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.) Got a question for us, or want us to cover a certain topic? Let us know at podcasts@advisory.com.

It's been a crazy year, but as health care leaders look towards the future and set their strategy for 2021, what executives are focused on may look different than years past. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Dave Willis to talk about what health care leaders should prioritize when setting their strategy for 2021 amid the Covid-19 epidemic, including what part of their strategic plan may look the same as past strategic plans, and what might be different. Links 16 Things CEOs Need to Know in 2021 Maybe we shouldn't believe the hype about hospital mergers and acquisitions Why most systems struggle with systemness

The Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals are two of the largest health systems in Ohio, and they're direct competitors. But this past spring, the two health systems came together to help combat the Covid-19 epidemic and are looking to continue their partnership in the future. In this episode, Rae sits down with Cleveland Clinic President and CEO Tom Mihaljevic, MD and University Hospitals President and incoming CEO Cliff A. Megerian, MD, FACS to talk about how their partnership came to be, what their partnership will look like going forward, and how competing hospitals and health systems can find ways to collaborate to help their collective communities. Links Cleveland Clinic-UH collaboration expanding beyond COVID-19: Tom Mihaljevic and Cliff A. Megerian Equip your rising executives with the leadership and business skills they need to navigate the complexity of health care, solve difficult challenges and achieve breakthrough performance. Learn more about the Advisory Board Fellowship.

Independent rural hospitals have been struggling for some time, but in the face of the Coronavirus, rural hospitals have reached a dire state. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites equity expert Darby Sullivan to unpack the challenges facing rural hospitals, and the moves rural hospital leaders must do to remain sustainable in the long term. Links: The Dire State of Rural Health Care Why rural America could be a 'tinderbox' for Covid-19 How rural and urban hospitals can team up to combat Covid-19 3 strategies for rural hospitals to use telehealth

The Associated Press and other media outlets have called the presidential election for former Vice President Joe Biden (although legal challenges to ballots continue), and now the question that remains is: what will a Biden administration's health care priorities be? In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Christopher Kerns to talk about what health care moves a Biden administration might make right away and what the Trump administration might do in the coming months before Inauguration Day. Links: What Biden's victory means for health care

As we get further into the fall and closer to winter, the United States is seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases that's breaking records, with many hospitals throughout the country hitting or approaching capacity limits. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's coronavirus expert, Christopher Kerns, to talk about the recent surge in new cases, what's causing the surge, and what hospital leaders should know to prepare, especially leaders of hospitals in rural areas, where the virus is hitting the hardest. Links: 4 actions to take before the next Covid-19 surge (and resources to help) To predict your next Covid-19 surge, track these leading indicators Coronavirus scenario planning Your Covid-19 checklist to expand capacity

Jobs in the health care industry often come with demanding hours and inflexible work scenarios. As back to school season has resulted in unusual and variable schooling scenarios, women are taking on a disproportional childcare duties while serving on the frontline of a global pandemic. The result? A workforce that is burned out at best and at worst—leaving the health care industry entirely. In this episode, Rae talks with Advisory Board's Sarah Hostetter and Lauren Rewers to discuss how big a problem childcare is for the health care workforce, how the Covid-19 epidemic has exacerbated existing workforce challenges, and how to embed flexibility in a way that works for everyone. Links: 5 ways health care employers can support working parents during Covid-19 How Covid-19 will impact medical groups Why women leave medicine | AAMC The U.S. Coronavirus Response Must Meet Health Workers’ Child Care Needs | Center for American Progress Equip your rising executives with the leadership and business skills they need to navigate the complexity of health care, solve difficult challenges and achieve breakthrough performance. Learn more about the Advisory Board Fellowship.