The Cure

Careful and Kind Care is great healthcare defined by getting the diagnosis right and includes how patients experience care at every step along the way.In this episode, we explore why clinical excellence and human kindness aren't competing priorities. Through practical insights and honest conversation, we discuss how small moments of empathy and attention to detail can profoundly shape outcomes for patients. Listen in to learn more.

Every health system is one bad week from a capacity crisis: aging patients, thinning margins, beds already full. In this episode, Dr. Charles Nordstrom shares how his team absorbed a permanent surge in demand- no new beds, no mass hiring. Listen in to learn more about a real playbook for operational resilience.

Most healthcare tech promises everything and changes nothing. In this episode, Dr. Adam Groff breaks down his three-phase model for AI in healthcare. He explains what an "AI control plane" actually means for hospital IT teams and what's really required to bring new technology to home-based care without making it worse. If you work in health systems operations, clinical informatics, or healthcare AI, this episode gives you a framework, not a salespitch.

Healthcare policy can feel distant—but its impact is anything but.In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the decisions happening in statehouses that are actively shaping how care is delivered, who can access it, and what it costs. Joined by government relations experts, we break down the complex—but critical—policy conversations unfolding across New Hampshire, Vermont, and at the federal level.From Medicaid funding cuts and the future of rural hospitals to healthcare cost containment and workforce challenges, we explore the growing tension between access and affordability—and what it means for patients, providers, and communities.

What if some of the patients you’ve admitted for pulmonary embolism didn’t actually need to stay in the hospital?And what if others—who looked stable at first—were actually closer to clinical deterioration than we realized?The 2026 multisociety guidelines on acute pulmonary embolism challenge how we’ve been thinking about PE for years. This isn’t just an update on anticoagulation—it’s a shift toward precision: deciding who can safely go home, who needs close monitoring, and who may benefit from early escalation to advanced therapies.In this episode, we break down what’s truly new, what’s immediately actionable, and where clinical judgment still matters most. If you take care of hospitalized patients, this is one guideline that will directly change how you practice.

We spend our careers caring for patients- but how often do we truly understand their experience? In this episode, a seasoned physician shares what it feels like to suddenly become the patient- vulnerable, uncertain, and navigating the system he thought he knew so well. This conversation explores fear, frustration, gratitude, and small moments that define the care experience. If you've ever received care, delivered care, or supported someone through illness- this story will resonate

Imagine recovering from pneumonia in your own bed, your vitals streaming directly to your care team. Dr. Jose Mercado and Dr. Anais Ovalle unpack the rise of hospital-at-home and remote patient monitoring, two models changing how we think about inpatient care. They discuss what works, what doesn’t, and what health systems must get right to make home truly safe for healing.

In this episode, we focus on the lived experiences of patients, families, and care teams — and how simple, human moments can transform the care journey. You’ll hear a powerful story of recovery after stroke, and how our care experience team created trust, comfort, and hope through compassion and creativity. Together , we’ll explore how these small acts of kindness ripple into profound changes in patient and family experience.

Healthcare policy is shifting fast across New Hampshire and Vermont, and the changes impact every corner of patient care- from hospital funding to rural access and workforce support. In this episode, we break down the most important legislative updates, what they mean for you, and how to prepare for what's ahead. Whether you're a clinician, administrator, or just curious about the future of healthcare in our region, this is your inside track to staying informed.

This episode is coming to you live from our semi-annual Care Experience Collaborative meeting. Joining us on stage are three incredible leaders whose work shapes patient and family centered care across our health system. We'll explore why Care Experience must be more than a project- it's a culture that empowers patients, families, and frontline teams to co-design safer, more compassionate care. We'll dive into practical tools like hourly nurse rounding, patient-family advisory councils, and multidisciplinary collaboration that can move the needle from "middling" to "remarkable" in patient experience scores. Listen in to learn more.