Radio Advisory

Digital health experts Ty Aderhold and Elysia Culver dive into the transformative potential of computer vision in healthcare. They discuss how this technology can revolutionize medical imagery interpretation and enhance diagnostic accuracy. The conversation highlights the integration of AI into existing healthcare strategies, ensuring that tools are tailored to specific needs. They also touch on the importance of addressing challenges like data management and bias, paving the way for smarter healthcare solutions in the future.

It's no secret that climate change has had a massive effect on population health, but it’s also impacting healthcare business. Did you know that energy costs have gone up by 28% in the past five years? Health systems in particular can shave percentage points off their annual costs by reducing their energy consumption—but there is both a knowledge gap and an action gap keeping leaders from taking advantage of the opportunity. Advisory Board’s Strategy Summit on September 10-11 is all about the pivots health systems need to make for a sustainable future – no better way to kick off our lead-up to the event than by taking that quite literally and talking about environmental sustainability. In this episode, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board expert Miles Cottier to break down how and why health business leaders need to prioritize environmental sustainability. They explore the financial case for moving to renewable energy sources, how regulatory pressures may (or may not) shape the future of environmental action, and what leaders can do today to support their green initiatives. Links: Green financing for health systems Climate change is affecting heart health. Here’s what you can do. Ep. 119: How health leaders can address climate change Ep. 164: Boston Medical Center's path to sustainability (and how they're funding it) Join us at the Pivots for a Sustainable Future Summit on September 10-11, 2024 A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on www.advisory.com/RadioAdvisory.

This week, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board expert Sebastian Beckmann back to Radio Advisory to provide an update—as promised—on what his team has uncovered about site-of-care shifts in the six months since he first brought this research to the pod. Hint: there’s about $50B at play. This episode is a modified encore of Episode 195: Site-of-care shifts: It’s time to go on offense.” In that episode, Sebastian and fellow Advisory Board expert Nick Hula joined Abby to break down how health systems should be thinking about site-of-care shifts as a part of their growth strategies, including making the transition from a “defensive” mindset to prevent volume shifts, to an “offensive” mindset to capture them. The original episode will play almost in its entirety, with interjections from Abby and Sebastian to dig deeper into what the site-of-care shift opportunity—or risk—actually looks like across markets and services. Links: Seize the $50 billion site-of-care shift opportunity Interactive maps: See where site-of-care shifts are having the biggest impact Site-of-care shifts: Healthcare’s $50B opportunity Your guides to volume growth in 6 key service lines 4 takeaways from our updated provider volume forecast 5 trends (re)shaping site-of-care shifts What’s happening with joint replacement volumes? Ep. 193: Is health system growth still possible? Learn more about On-demand Courses Use the Market Scenario Planner A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on www.advisory.com/RadioAdvisory.

Max Hakanson, an Advisory Board payer expert, and Rivka Friedman, JPMorgan's Morgan Health innovation lead, discuss innovative approaches to managing rising healthcare costs for employers and employees. They highlight the limitations of traditional cost-sharing strategies and propose a shift towards tailored health solutions. The conversation covers effective care navigation methods, like advanced primary care, and emphasizes Morgan Health's mission to improve employee experiences while balancing affordability and quality. They also explore pilot programs aimed at smaller employers.

(This episode originally aired on March 12, 2024.) The relationship between health plans and providers has always included an element of friction, but lately, it seems like the temperature is rising. And you've probably noticed – public contracting disputes increased by 69% between 2022 and 2023. That's why, in this episode, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board experts Max Hakanson and Eileen Fennell to discuss why the state of affairs seems to be getting worse, how key flashpoints are fanning the flames, and what each stakeholder says they need to see from their partners in order to mend the relationship. Plus, Advisory Board digital health expert Ty Aderhold makes a cameo appearance to help answer the question: Is AI the solution here? Links: 7 things we want to fix in 2024 (and how to get there) A new era of payer-provider relationships The new era of provider enablement AI in healthcare: Insights from 10 C-suite executives Learn about the Advisory Board Fellowship

Healthcare leaders discuss the challenges of achieving innovation in healthcare, emphasizing the need for strategic alignment and thoughtful decision-making. They explore the role of tools like the Dandelion validation tool and data in driving innovation, and highlight the importance of partnerships and understanding stakeholders' value propositions to drive impactful changes in healthcare delivery.

Kara Marlatt and Gaby Marmolejos, both experts in women's health, dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of menopause care. They discuss the urgent need for healthcare providers and employers to expand their focus beyond the 'bikini approach' and address women's health during midlife. With 80% of the healthcare workforce being women, they stress the importance of innovation in femtech and better education for providers. The conversation highlights the missed opportunities in understanding menopause and the positive impacts of investing in women’s health.

Vidal Seegobin, Natalie Trebes, and Eliza Dailey, experts from the Advisory Board, examine the recent withdrawals of major retailers like Walmart from primary care delivery. They discuss the complexities behind Walmart's decision, challenging the narrative that healthcare is simply too complex. The trio highlights the difficulties in transitioning from product-based services to healthcare and explores the competitive landscape, emphasizing the need for traditional providers to adapt. The conversation reveals significant insights into the evolving role of retailers in healthcare.

Radio Advisory first started production in April 2020 to deliver timely, critical messages to healthcare professionals navigating the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Four years, 200+ episodes, and one million downloads later, Radio Advisory continues to bring insightful conversations and valuable insights to listeners passionate about driving positive change in healthcare. To celebrate our millionth download, host Rachel (Rae) Woods and the Radio Advisory production team revisit some of their favorite episodes over the last four years, recollect the lessons learned, and reflect on how the healthcare industry has evolved alongside us. We owe this milestone to you, our listeners. Your support and engagement have fueled and enriched our episodes, and we look forward to bringing you many more insightful conversations. Thank you! Links: Ep. 2: How COVID-19 is transforming telehealth now and in the future Ep. 35: Zeke Emanuel on the path to a vaccine (and why it's much harder than you think) Ep. 69: CEO Warner Thomas on 20 years of digital innovation at Ochsner Health Ep. 159: Ozempic, Wegovy, and our questions on weight management drugs 3 paths to the future of obesity care (and how to get there) 5 catalysts that will impact the future of weight management drugs What the headlines get wrong about weight-management medications How Cone Health added ATTR-CM screening to an existing care pathway: A TAVR example A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on radioadvisory.advisory.com.

Generative AI is one of the most widely discussed topics in the industry today. There is continued excitement, mounting anxiety, and dozens of questions for health leaders to answer. While the healthcare industry has been working tirelessly to adapt to the almost unbelievable rate of change, many organizations struggle with how to ethically implement and scale Artificial Intelligence. This week, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Duke University Health System's Chief Information Officer, Dr. Eric Poon, to discuss how Duke has approached ethical implementation of AI—and how their efforts started long before ChatGPT existed. Throughout the conversation, they discuss the early challenges Duke faced, offer tactical guidance for successful implementation, and explain why proper governance is critical to ethical AI adoption. Links: Duke Health | Connect with your health care at Duke Health The best AI strategy isn't about AI AI in healthcare: Insights from 10 C-suite executives Ep. 180: Tom Lawry on why AI has a PR problem Using simplified clinical criteria to screen more patients for ATTR-CM Learn about Advisory Board Fellowship A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on radioadvisory.advisory.com.