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The Health System CXO Podcast

The Health System CXO Podcast

The Health Management Academy 162 Episodes Aug 8, 2025

The Health System CXO Podcast, sponsored by The Health Management Academy, features three new content streams for Health System CXOs. Hosted by subject matter experts Anne Herleth, Jasmaine McClain, and Jackie Kimmell, the podcast covers topics for Health System Nurse Executives, Health Equity Officers, and Strategy Executives. It aims to activate health system leaders towards outcomes and scalable solutions.

Episodes

From Crisis to Innovation: Is Tech Easing the Workforce Strain?
From Crisis to Innovation: Is Tech Easing the Workforce Strain? Aug 8, 2025 1018 In this episode, Robin Brand and Naj Khan discuss the pressing workforce challenges facing health systems, particularly the clinician shortages and rising costs. They explore how technology and AI are being adopted to address these issues, revealing a gap between interest and implementation. The conversation also covers staffing strategies, care model redesigns, and the importance of tailoring sol
Agile Scaling: How Health System CXOs are Pursuing Asset-Light Growth
Agile Scaling: How Health System CXOs are Pursuing Asset-Light Growth Aug 1, 2025 1544 In this episode of the Health Systems CXO podcast, Brian Contos discusses the current challenges facing health systems, including financial pressures and policy changes. He emphasizes the need for health systems to rethink their growth strategies, focusing on operational scale through AI and site of service optimization. Welcome to the Health System CXO Podcast, sponsored by The Health Management
The '50/50 Rule' – and Other Unconventional AI Practices That Create Lasting Value
The '50/50 Rule' – and Other Unconventional AI Practices That Create Lasting Value Jul 18, 2025 458 In this conversation, Anne Herleth discusses the critical importance of governance in healthcare AI, emphasizing the need for practical rules to manage AI effectively. She introduces four key rules: the 50-50 rule for balancing quick wins with long-term transformation, the 80% rule for choosing good enough solutions, the one-in-two-out rule for managing vendor relationships, and the 12-month rule
Why (a lack of) Change Management is Holding Back Value-Based Care with Kairon Health Cofounder Nick Bartz
Why (a lack of) Change Management is Holding Back Value-Based Care with Kairon Health Cofounder Nick Bartz Jul 11, 2025 2431 In this episode of the Health System CXO podcast, Robin Brand interviews Nick Bartz, co-founder and CEO of Kairon Health.  This conversation covers the importance of understanding the operational realities of healthcare, the role of technology in facilitating change, and the challenges of implementing value-based care.Welcome to the Health System CXO Podcast, sponsored by The Health Management Aca
Aligning on Equity: Leading Change Through Strategic Communication
Aligning on Equity: Leading Change Through Strategic Communication Jun 27, 2025 770 In this episode, Jess discusses the strategic communication necessary for healthcare leaders to advance health equity amidst changing legislation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning health equity initiatives with organizational priorities, understanding stakeholder needs, and the role of influence in driving change. Jess highlights the significance of executive buy-in while cau
Understanding AI's Impact on Nursing Care Delivery: Early Lessons from the Frontlines
Understanding AI's Impact on Nursing Care Delivery: Early Lessons from the Frontlines Jun 20, 2025 583 This conversation explores the impact of AI on nursing care delivery, focusing on the challenges of nursing workload and labor costs. Anne Herleth discusses various AI pilot projects that aim to improve patient safety and nursing education, highlighting successful outcomes and the importance of nurse involvement in AI implementation.Welcome to the Health System CXO Podcast, sponsored by The Health
Closing the Women's Healthcare Gap: A Conversation with Tia cofounder Felicity Yost
Closing the Women's Healthcare Gap: A Conversation with Tia cofounder Felicity Yost Jun 13, 2025 1538 In this conversation, Felicity Yost, co-founder and CEO of TIA, discusses the evolution of women's healthcare through the lens of her company, TIA. Starting as a health information app, TIA has transformed into a full-service clinic model that emphasizes holistic care, patient relationships, and innovative solutions to address the unique needs of women. Felicity shares insights on the challen
What Happened to Walgreens?
What Happened to Walgreens? May 30, 2025 863 This conversation explores the rise and fall of Walgreens, focusing on its healthcare strategy and the challenges it faced in the retail pharmacy market. The discussion highlights key events, including the merger with Alliance Boots, the impact of online competition, and the company's attempts to diversify into healthcare delivery. It also examines the lessons learned from Walgreens' str
AI’s Implications for Healthcare Quality and Accountability
AI’s Implications for Healthcare Quality and Accountability May 23, 2025 774 In this episode, Jess Evara discusses the transformative potential of artificialintelligence (AI) in healthcare, particularly focusing on ambient listeningtechnology. The conversation explores how AI can enhance health equity, improveaccountability, and address disparities in health outcomes. Key insights includethe benefits of ambient listening in fostering deeper patient-provider connections,imp
Nurse Manager Series Part 2: How Health Systems are Failing These Leaders with Nadia Critchley
Nurse Manager Series Part 2: How Health Systems are Failing These Leaders with Nadia Critchley May 16, 2025 996 In this conversation, Anne Herleth and Nadia Critchley discuss the critical need for investment in nurse manager development. They explore the challenges faced by nurse managers, the importance of change leadership over change management, and the tangible impacts of leadership development programs on healthcare systems. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of equipping nurse managers with the s
Nurse Manager Series Part 1: How Health Systems are Failing These Leaders
Nurse Manager Series Part 1: How Health Systems are Failing These Leaders May 9, 2025 700 In this conversation, Anne Herleth discusses the critical role of nurse managers in healthcare and how health systems are failing to support them. She highlights the increasing responsibilities of nurse managers, the challenges they face with workload and burnout, and the need for strategic initiatives to improve their working conditions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding
Intermountain's Rural Hub and Spoke Model: Interview with CSO Dan Liljenquist
Intermountain's Rural Hub and Spoke Model: Interview with CSO Dan Liljenquist May 2, 2025 2308 Dan Lilienquist, Chief Strategy Officer at Intermountain Health, joins Health Systems CXO to discuss rural healthcare challenges and how the hub-and-spoke model and virtual hospitals are reshaping care delivery. From advocacy to innovation, this episode highlights scalable solutions to improve clinical outcomes and bridge healthcare disparities.Welcome to the Health System CXO Podcast, sponsored b

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