Advancing Health

Frontline healthcare workers are uniquely positioned to identify the barriers standing between patients and better health, and Duke Health is turning that expertise into action. In this conversation, Erica Taylor, M.D., vice president of health equity and orthopedic surgeon at Duke Health, shares how the organization's frontline liaison network is helping clinic teams implement social needs screening, connect patients with critical community resources, and make a lasting difference in the patient experience.

The growing popularity of AI chatbots is raising new concerns about youth mental health and suicide prevention. In this conversation, Christine Moutier, M.D., chief medical officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses the usage of AI chatbots among adolescents, the potential dangers for young people experiencing mental health challenges, and the importance of educating clinicians and families about this new technology.

One Georgia health system is taking workforce development into its own hands to tackle healthcare's toughest staffing challenges. In this conversation, Jim Matney, president and CEO of Colquitt Regional Health System, shares how the system developed multiple physician residency programs, launched a high school practical nursing program, and partnered with local colleges to create new healthcare career pathways and a robust workforce pipeline.

As healthcare systems rethink how they deliver care, AdventHealth is transforming primary care for easier navigation. In this conversation, Brent Davis, CEO of the primary health division at AdventHealth, shares how improved patient access, coordinated care teams, virtual care, and proactive follow-up are building a more efficient, consumer-focused healthcare system.

Leadership matters, especially during times of change and transformation in healthcare. In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist and the 2026 AHA board chair, talks with Steve Walsh, new president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, to explore Walsh's career journey, priorities for the AHA, and vision for America's hospitals and health systems. The two also address the significant financial and workforce pressures facing hospitals today, highlighting why now is the moment for innovation and transformation across the field.

The FBI is taking the fight to cybercriminals targeting U.S. healthcare. In this conversation, John Riggi, national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the American Hospital Association, and Brett Leatherman, assistant director of the FBI Cyber Division, break down Operation Riptide, a massive 60-day crackdown that put the FBI’s new cyber strategy into action. Discover how law enforcement and healthcare organizations are teaming up to dismantle ransomware attacks, and learn what healthcare leaders must do to strengthen defenses and reduce risk as cyberthreats evolve.

Located 30 miles out to sea, Nantucket Cottage Hospital faces unique challenges in delivering specialized healthcare. In this conversation, Amy Lee, president and chief operating officer at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, shares how telehealth is transforming patient care on the island, connecting local teams with neonatal specialists, reducing unnecessary patient transfers, and helping patients receive high-quality care closer to home.

Effective healthcare leadership requires decisive action, collaboration and a commitment to patient safety. In this episode, Betty Chu, M.D., chief medical officer at Advocate Health, discusses leading a health system through Hurricane Helene, responding to nationwide IV fluid shortages, and coordinating emergency management. Then, Dr. Chu shares lessons on hospital quality improvement, strengthening clinical outcomes, and empowering healthcare teams to deliver safer care.

Moving from pediatric to adult healthcare can be a complex journey for young people with medical complexity and their families. In this conversation, Tori Bahr, M.D., section chief of pediatrics at Gillette Children’s, shares how healthcare teams can improve the transition from pediatric to adult care through early planning, coordinated care teams, and a more personalized approach to patient needs.

Health disparities are deeply connected to the challenges facing healthcare affordability and access. In this conversation, Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, explores the connection between health disparities, healthcare costs and economic impact. Brian also discusses how hospitals and health systems can use data to identify these disparities and work with community partners to help bend the healthcare cost curve.