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Top Five Most Popular Healthcare Executive Podcast Episodes

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Since the launch of our Healthcare Executive Podcast in early 2019, we have connected with numerous healthcare professionals, innovators and industry leaders from across the country. In each episode, these experts share their insights on topics ranging from crisis leadership to diversity, equity and inclusion, providing listeners with the knowledge and skills to implement changes at both individual and organizational levels.

In recognition of International Podcast Day, here are the top five most popular episodes we’ve released so far in 2021:

Driving Culture from the Top

Carrie Owen Plietz, FACHE, regional president, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, and the 2021 Chair of the ACHE Board of Governors, joins us on this episode to discuss how executive leaders drive organizational culture. Listen as she highlights Kaiser Permanente’s work on patient-centered care, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and her vision for the successful future of ACHE.


Healthcare’s 3Rs: Relief, Recovery and Rebuilding

Rick Pollack, president/CEO of the American Hospital Association, discusses the “3Rs” of the COVID-19 pandemic (relief, recovery and rebuilding), the Biden administration’s healthcare priorities and the leadership skills that will be necessary to bring us into a new era.


Insights From the C-suite: Workplace Changes and Challenges

J. Manuel Ocasio, FACHE, chief human resources officer, Luminis Health, discusses what’s driving change and innovation in the healthcare workforce, from preventing burnout, to solving staffing shortages, and leading the way in diversity, equity and inclusion. Hear more about how one system is shaping the future of work and what they look for in leadership candidates.


The Health of the Healthcare Economy

In this riveting episode, Paul Keckley, managing editor of The Keckley Report, joins the podcast for a frank conversation about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial health of our industry, as well as what forces will continue to exert influence as we move forward.


Addressing Institutional Racism in Healthcare Organizations

Ron Wyatt, MD, and Laura Botwinick are co-authors of “Achieving Health Equity: A Guide for Health Care Organizations,” a framework to achieve health equity from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. They join us to discuss the ongoing challenges in rooting out systemic racism in healthcare, and how the events of the last year have helped fuel this crucial movement.


Explore our full catalogue of  Healthcare Executive Podcast episodes here.