Advancing Health

Frontiers: The People Powering Rural Maternal Care

Rural hospitals are rethinking how they build and sustain the teams behind maternal care. In part two of this special three-part Advancing Health podcast series, hear how

From Alzheimer’s Research to Rural Care at Banner Health

Medical research only changes lives when it reaches the patients who need it. In this conversation, Corey Casper, M.D., senior vice president and chief research officer a

Frontiers: Committing to Rural Maternal Care

What happens when leaders decide that maternal care belongs in their community — and commit to making it work? In part one of this special Advancing Health podcast series

Stopping Workplace Violence Before It Starts

Building trust with patients before a crisis can be one of the most powerful tools in preventing violence in healthcare settings. In this conversation, Tom Saggio, R.N.,

Welcome to "Frontiers: A Rural Maternal Health Podcast"

What does it take to sustain maternal care in rural communities? In this special Frontiers podcast series from the American Hospital Association, we explore the people,

Safer Care Through Simulation

Healthcare simulation is becoming far more than a training exercise. In this conversation, Clint Pridgen, vice president of business development and hospital strategy at

Top 3 Healthcare Cyber Threats in 2026

Cyberattacks against hospitals are growing in scale and sophistication, putting patient care, critical infrastructure, and millions of healthcare records at risk. In this

Why Age-Friendly Care Is Becoming a Healthcare Standard

From reducing falls and readmissions to focusing on what matters most, age-friendly care is changing healthcare delivery for older adults. In this conversation, Rani E. S

Pregnancy and the Heart: Why Teamwork Matters

Maternal mortality remains a critical challenge in the United States, and many pregnancy complications are linked to chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular d

The First Chapter: Literacy and Bonding in the NICU

How can hospitals help NICU parents feel informed, empowered and connected to their babies during one of the most stressful moments of their lives? In this conversation,

Elevating the Patient Voice: Building Partnerships in Care

For healthcare organizations pursuing better quality and better outcomes, the patient voice needs to be more than a checkbox. In this conversation, Caroline DeLongchamps,

Care Without the Wait: Rethinking Access to Healthcare

Getting patients the care they need shouldn't mean navigating weeks of appointments, uncertainty and distance. In this conversation, Baligh Yehia, M.D., president of Jeff

A Leadership Playbook for Age-Friendly Care

Building an age-friendly health system requires more than clinical excellence — it demands leadership, strategy and system​wide commitment. In this conversation, Michele

The "Phygital Ecosystem" Behind Better Patient Care

What does it take to create a truly connected patient experience? In this conversation, Jennifer Bollinger, chief consumer and brand officer at Sutter Health, discusses h

In 20 Years: The Future of Healthcare

What will healthcare look like in 20 years? In this conversation, Jackie Gerhart, M.D., chief medical officer at Epic, Thomas McGinn, M.D., chief physician executive offi

Crime Victim Compensation: A Critical Hospital Resource

After a mass violence incident, recovery extends far beyond emergency care. In this conversation, Anne Seymour of the National Mass Violence Center, and Michael Schmidt,

How Boards Should Engage in AI Decision-Making

Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, and hospital boards can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines. In this conversation, Ajay Gupta, board vice chair for

How APPs Can Ease the Healthcare Workforce Crisis

Hospitals and health systems can't meet growing patient demand without fully leveraging advanced practice providers (APPs). In this conversation, Leslie Clayton, program

AI in Healthcare: Hidden Cybersecurity Risks

As healthcare rapidly adopts artificial intelligence, protecting the data behind it has never been more important. In this conversation, John Riggi, the AHA’s national ad

Giving Families and Kids an upSTART for Better Health

The earliest years of life shape a child's health, development and future. In this conversation, Nancy Correa, DrPH, director of population health at Texas Children's Hos