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Hospitals In FocusChallenges Ahead: How OBBBA and Expiring Tax Credits Could Hurt Americans’ Health CoverageThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes significant changes to Medicaid and the insurance exchange marketplaces that are expected to leave millions of Americans uninsured and significantly reduce resources available to fund care. In addition to the sweeping changes coming to health care, the enhanced premium changes that help hardworking Americans afford to buy their own health coverage from the exchanges are set to expire at the end of the year, which could leave as many as 5 million more Americans uninsured and lead to premiums skyrocketing for millions more. These i...2025-07-2332 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Domino Effect: How Medicaid Cuts Threaten the Entire Care ContinuumMedicaid provides critical care for over 72 million Americans—from children and pregnant women to individuals with disabilities, and seniors. It’s also a lifeline for the facilities that care for them, including hospitals and long-term care providers. In this episode, Chip Kahn welcomes Clifton Porter Jr., President and CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), to explore the critical role long-term care providers play in the health care continuum—and how Congress’s Medicaid cuts threaten patients’ access to care in hospitals and in post-acute long term care settings. ...2025-07-0926 min

Hospitals In FocusAs Medicare Advantage Dominates, What Comes Next?As Congress focuses on budget reconciliation and debates over Medicaid dominate the headlines, another major shift in health coverage continues quietly but powerfully—the explosive growth of Medicare Advantage (MA). Now covering more than half of all Medicare beneficiaries, MA plans are transforming the health care landscape in ways that can no longer be ignored.In this episode, Chip Kahn sits down with Molly Turco, a former CMS senior policy advisor and health policy expert at her firm MTT Strategies, to dig into the rise of Medicare Advantage, the challenges it presents for hospitals and patients, and wh...2025-06-0438 min

Hospitals In FocusThe High Stakes of Medicaid Reform: What Budget Cuts Could Mean for PatientsMedicaid is making headlines on Capitol Hill, and the debate is about more than just crunching numbers—it’s about people. This joint federal-state Medicaid program is a lifeline for millions of Americans, including children, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and low-income adults. From primary care to nursing home services, Medicaid provides critical coverage and support. But today, policy proposals under consideration in Washington could put that care at risk. In this episode, host Chip Kahn is joined by Medicaid policy expert Matt Salo, founder and CEO of Salo Health Strategies and former founding executive director of the N...2025-05-1437 min

Hospitals In FocusWhat Do Voters Want? Coverage, Coverage, Coverage“Hospitals in Focus” takes a high-level look at how Americans really feel about two cornerstones of health coverage in our country: Medicaid and the enhanced premium tax credits available through the individual marketplace. Joining Chip Kahn on this episode is Bob Ward, a partner at polling firm Fabrizio Ward, whose team recently conducted two national surveys examining public opinion on these programs. The findings might surprise you—voters from across the political spectrum, including MAGA Republicans, swing voters, and Democrats, overwhelmingly support Medicaid and premium tax credits, even as partisan debates on potential cuts and the extension of t...2025-04-3023 min

Hospitals In FocusHow Medicaid Keeps America’s Kids HealthyMedicaid, together with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), forms the backbone of pediatric care in the United States — providing nearly 40 million children with access to routine checkups to life-saving hospital services. But that care is at risk. Congress is considering cuts to Medicaid funding, which could have devastating consequences for kids and the specialized hospitals that serve them.In this episode, Chip Kahn is joined by Matthew Cook, President and CEO of the Children’s Hospital Association. With decades of leadership experience on the floors of children’s hospitals and now serving as a national advocate...2025-04-1618 min

Hospitals In FocusRural Hospitals in Crisis: Why Medicaid Matters More Than EverRural America is a vital part of our nation—rich in culture, community, and resilience. But potential Medicaid cuts coupled with the impending expiration of enhanced tax credits further threatens rural communities’ access to health care and puts the strength of rural communities at risk. In this episode, Chip Kahn is joined once again by Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association, to explore the impacts of Medicaid cuts and Americans’ loss of health coverage on rural hospitals and what is at stake for patient care if lawmakers fail to protect these institutions.Key topics includ...2025-04-0217 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Medicaid Debate: The Real Impacts of Cuts on Patients & ProvidersMedicaid provides health coverage for more than 70 million Americans, including children, veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities. But as Congress works toward a reconciliation bill, proposed cuts totaling $880 billion have raised serious concerns about the program’s future and the impacts on patients and providers.In this episode, Chip Kahn sits down with Dr. Bruce Siegel, President and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals, as he reflects on his 15 years of leadership, the critical role of serving uninsured and low-income patients, and the high stakes of the Medicaid debate unfolding in Washington.Key topics include:Th...2025-03-1920 min

Hospitals In FocusMedicaid in the Spotlight: What’s at stake for American patients?Medicaid, the largest health insurance program in the country, provides critical coverage for more than 79 million Americans—including children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities. As Congress considers ways to achieve $2.5 trillion in deficit reduction, Medicaid is at risk of significant changes and proposals that could seriously harm patient care.In this episode, Chip Kahn sits down with Hemi Tewarson, Executive Director of the National Academy for State Health Policy, to discuss the potential impact of Medicaid cuts on patients, hospitals and providers, and state governments. Key topics include: The current state of Medi...2025-02-1931 min

Hospitals In FocusHealth Care’s Future: Navigating Policy in a Changing WashingtonWith a new Administration and a Republican-controlled Congress stepping into power, a wave of changes is sweeping across Washington. From immigration and military renewal to energy dominance and tax cuts, the agenda is ambitious. But what does this mean for health care policy, hospitals, and patient care?In this episode, Joel White, President and CEO of Horizon Government Affairs, unpacks the evolving health policy landscape. Together, Chip and Joel explore how federal priorities, budgetary concerns, and legislative goals are shaping health care’s future under a new administration.Key Topics Covered:What’s driving fede...2025-02-0540 min

Hospitals In FocusFrom Preparation to Recovery: HCA Healthcare’s Emergency ResponseIn this episode of Hospitals in Focus, we revisit a vital topic—disaster preparedness and response. Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused devastating impacts across the Southeast, including catastrophic flooding in Asheville, North Carolina. FAH-member HCA Healthcare stepped up to the challenge, and their Mission Hospital became a beacon of resilience, treating over 500 emergency patients in the first hours after Hurricane Helene, flying in 400 nurses and 40 physicians from sister facilities, and ensuring the community had access to essential services.Michael Wargo, HCA Healthcare’s Vice President of Enterprise Preparedness & Emergency Operations, provides listeners with a 360-degree view of emer...2025-01-2236 min

Hospitals In FocusA Voice for Hospital Care: Steve Speil’s LegacyAs the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) prepares for a pivotal year ahead, this special episode takes a moment to reflect on the progress made in health care policy and the challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Join host Chip Kahn as he sits down with retiring Executive Vice President of Policy, Steve Speil, to discuss his nearly four decades of experience in health care policy and his reflections on his remarkable 27-year tenure at FAH.Steve’s career has spanned transformative decades in health care, from his early days in Massachusetts state health planning to ta...2024-12-1830 min

Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan's new OC, 2025 schedule, transfer portal, hoopsA look at Chip Lindsey's resume and his fit as Michigan's new offensive coordinator. The transfer portal is open, and the Wolverines have their sights on several targets. What to make of the 2025 football schedule, plus Michigan hoops plays a nail-biter vs. Arkansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-12-1334 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Digital Future: Implementing Innovation in Health Care with Purpose and StrategyIn this episode of Hospitals in Focus, host Chip Kahn explores the digital renaissance revolutionizing health care—a golden age of pioneering technologies not seen since the 1960s, when computers first standardized medical records and diagnostics. Today, with nearly everything digitized, organizations are actively discussing the regulatory and ethical frameworks necessary to navigate these advancements, while protecting against the increasing prevalence of cyber threats.The future of health care looks promising thanks to new innovations, but thoughtful implementation is crucial, and Ardent Health is leading the way forward.Joining Chip on the episode is Anika Ga...2024-11-2016 min

OTSS PodcastSteve Dinan, Founder/CEO of CarBahnCarBahn’s Steve Dinan on “Only The Strong Survive”On this episode of the “Only The Strong Survive” podcast, Steve Dinan discusses his remarkable entrepreneurial journey with Dinan and CarBahn. Like Apple, Dinan started the company that bears his name in a small garage in Cupertino, California. Instead of personal computers, Dinan’s focus was on improving the performance of BMWs. Eventually, Dinan would go on to become one of the most respected and successful names in the BMW tuning industry.The climb to the top of the BMW and German automobile tuning world wasn’t easy. After...2024-11-071h 00

Hospitals In FocusMission Critical: Strengthening Health Care’s Supply ChainIn this episode of Hospitals in Focus, we’re pulling back the curtain on an often-overlooked yet truly “critical” aspect of our health care system—the supply chain. It’s the backbone of our hospitals, ensuring that essential medical supplies reach patients in need. But what happens when that chain breaks? Host Chip Kahn is joined by Ed Jones, President and CEO of HealthTrust Performance Group, to discuss recent events that exposed vulnerabilities in this intricate network. Following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact on a major manufacturing facility for IV solutions, hospitals nationwide faced a sudden, alarming shortage...2024-11-0527 min

Hospitals In FocusWeaponizing Information: What Happens When We Lose Trust in ScienceMeasles, eradicated in the United States in 2000, is making a comeback. Meanwhile, an estimated 300,000 people died from COVID-19 in cases that could have been prevented through vaccination. Why are we seeing an uptick in conspiracy theories, misinformation, and outright science denial? The consequences of losing trust in science are harmful and even deadly. Dr. Reed Tuckson, MD, FACP, has dedicated his career to restoring public confidence in scientific research and health care. He joins Chip on the latest episode of Hospitals in Focus to explore the current social climate influencing science denial and how it is exacerba...2024-07-1721 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Future of Medicine: AI’s Role in Health CareArtificial intelligence (AI) is dominating headlines and conversations, from how it will change our day-to-day routines to the debate on how far regulation of the ever-changing technology should go. AI's impact on health care is profound, promising advancements in diagnostics, treatment plans, and patient care, but also raising questions about privacy, bias, and the role of human oversight.Our guest, Dr. Michael Schlosser, MD, MBA, Senior Vice President, Care Transformation and Innovation at HCA Healthcare, is a leading expert in AI applications within the health sector. In this episode, he and Chip delve into the multifaceted world...2024-06-2724 min

Hospitals In FocusA Global Perspective on the Growing Cyber Threats Facing Health CareCybersecurity is a central part of every nation’s infrastructure – especially when it comes to health care. The availability and free flow of health information is critical to providing care. Unfortunately, patient information isn’t just valuable to caregivers, it’s also becoming a primary target for criminals across the globe.In this special episode, Chip Kahn moderates a panel of cybersecurity experts, with significant experience in the health care sector, from around the world. The discussion, entitled 'Navigating Today's Cyber Threats for Tomorrow's Healthcare,' was organized by Future of Health, a group made...2024-05-3049 min

Wharton Marketing MattersChip Bergh, Former President & CEO of Levi Strauss & CoWharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed have a live LinkedIn Q&A with Chip Bergh, former President & CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., discussing global retail, online fashion, brand relevance, creating successful marketing campaigns, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2826 min

Hospitals In FocusHow Hospitals are Helping Tackle the Drug Shortage CrisisIN THIS EPISODE:For the past 15 years, drug shortages have been a persistent problem for hospitals and thepatients they serve – and extreme cases can even lead to rationing, delaying, or cancelingtreatments or procedures.Tackling the drug shortage crisis is a complicated issue requiring creative solutions. That’s whereCivica comes in – a non-profit pharmaceutical company created by hospitals and health systemsto address these critical shortages.In this episode, Chip speaks with Civica’s Senior Vice President for Public Policy Allan Coukellabout why the company was form...2024-02-0616 min

Hospitals In FocusVoter Views: Politics of Health Care During a Presidential ElectionGuest:Phillip Morris, Partner & Leads Strategic Insights Practice, LSGIn this episode:It is only January, but the campaign season is already in full swing. From the White House tocontrol of Congress - power in Washington is up for grabs. In this episode, Chip Kahn talks withPhillip about what issues matter most to voters and where health care fits into that list ofpriorities.Topics they examine include:Most important issues to likely voters in this year's election - inflation, the economy, and immigration.Views...2024-01-1823 min

A Health PodysseyBEST OF: Chip Kahn on Value-Based Payment ProblemsThis episode was originally published in April 2023.Health Affairs Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil interviews Chip Kahn from the Federation of American Hospitals on his recent paper where he and co-authors argue that CMS hospital value-based programs should be refined to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes.Order the August 2023 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcasts free for everyone.2023-12-2728 min

Hospitals In FocusImproving Care & Lowering Costs: Is CMMI Accomplishing Its Mission?Chip and Dr. Liz Fowler, Deputy Administrator of CMS and Director of the agency’s Center forMedicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), discuss CMMI’s mission to improve healthoutcomes, overcome the obstacles to health equity, and reduce care costs. They look back onwhat CMMS has accomplished in its first 10 years, what we have learned from thisexperimentation, and the future of care and payment innovation.Topics they examine include:CMMI’s successes over the last decade and what programs have resonated most.Controversial CBO report that says CMMI’s programs have increase...2023-12-0723 min

Science of CXChip Kahn Unveils the Symphony of Seamless Customer JourneysChip Kahn is a seasoned expert in the realm of customer experience technology, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront. As the representative of Ovation, a company specializing in customer journey orchestration platforms, Chip has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the way organizations approach and enhance their customer experiences. With a background rooted in the financial and fintech industries, Chip's journey extends to diverse sectors such as business banking, commercial banking, credit unions, and community banks. One of the standout features of Chip's approach is his commitment to making cu...2023-11-2932 min

Hospitals In Focus30 Miles or 30 Minutes: The Fight to Access to Care in Rural AmericaIn this episode: As we recognize Rural Hospital Week 2023, Chip and Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association, discuss the importance of having medical care 30 miles or 30 minutes away and the battle to maintain patients’ access to vital services in small communities across the country. They also examine the ways lawmakers can throw a lifeline to hospitals struggling to keep their doors open. Topics include: Growing health care workforce shortage in rural areasRural hospital closure crisisImpact so-called site-neutral policies would have on access to careUnintended consequences of the rapid growth of Medicare Advantage Importance of ex...2023-11-1315 min

Hospitals In FocusHospital Workforce Crisis: How It Impacts Patient Care & Search for Common Sense SolutionsIn this episode: Chip and Dr. Sammie Mosier, SVP & Chief Nurse Executive at HCA Healthcare, discuss the growing health care workforce crisis in health systems – from how it is affecting care at the bedside to developing cutting-edge programs aimed at training the next generation of nurses. Topics they examine include: COVID-19’s lasting impact on nursingUsing innovative care models and virtual nursing to improve patientcare Ways to increase enrollment at nursing schoolsPrioritizing nurse retention and caregiver continuityFuture of nursingGUEST: Dr. Sammie Mosier, SVP & Chief Nurse Executive at HCA HealthcareDr. Mosier started...2023-09-0624 min

Hospitals In FocusPatients First: How AI is Improving the Care Continuum & Cutting CostsIn this episode:Chip and Marty Bonick, President and CEO of Ardent Health Services, discuss how cutting-edge technology is reshaping the health care system - by treating patients like consumers, and doing it while improving quality and cutting costs. Topics they examine include:Prioritizing patient centered care and cost containment Embracing disruptors - Using technology to make care more accessible Impact of AI, machine learning on the patient experienceTransforming from a hospital system to a health service organizationUtilizing virtual nursing to mitigate current workforce shortage and support care in different waysGUEST:...2023-08-0221 min

Hospitals In FocusSpotlight on Medicaid: Impact on Patients of Enrollment Redeterminations & Work RequirementsChip and Dr. Lynn Blewett put a spotlight on Medicaid, which is now the largest government-funded health program in the nation – covering more people than even Medicare. Crucial topics they discuss include:The current state of the Medicaid program and where it is headed in the future.Medicaid redetermination has led to more than a million people being disenrolled from the program. What is the redetermination process and why has it risen to such importance this year?Significance of health plans’ role in Medicaid redetermination and the effects it will have on hospitals, as well as patients’ access to car...2023-06-2128 min

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Hospitals In FocusWhat’s Next for Health Policy – How Congress Could Impact Patient CareIn this episode: Chip sits down with Wendell Primus, former Senior Policy Advisor on Budget and Health Issues to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to discuss: The current state of the Affordable Care Act – have the effects met the expectations when the law passed 13 years ago? The lasting impact of recently passed drug reform legislation on Medicare and beneficiaries Many are pushing for health care price transparency – will it be transformative? How insurer consolidation – both vertical and horizontal – will affect the nation’s health care system. Ramifications of Medicare Advantage’s explosive growth - both for patients with increasing coding a...2023-05-1724 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Future of Health Care Policy in a Divided Congress with Newt GingrichIn this episode:What are the prospects of McCarthy Speakership? Functionality of Washington with divided government? Comparing similarities/differences between the House in the late 1990s and now. Discuss Speaker Gingrich’s experience leading a Republican House and how he dealt with health care while balancing the budget and attempting to reform entitlements. Speaker Gingrich’s outlines his vision for the future of American health care. How hospitals can prioritize preventative care and aging. The role hospitals play for the future of health. What policymakers can do to support and elevate health care innovation. There are very few people w...2023-02-0131 min

Hospitals In FocusImpact of Medicare Advantage (MA) Abuse on Seniors with Sunitha ReddyIn this episode: What is Medicare Advantage (MA)? We examine the roots of this supplementary private health insurance coverage for seniors and its explosive growth, which now includes almost half of all Medicare beneficiaries (more than 28 million people). There are increasing cases of abuse by insurance companies in charge of MA plans. Reports show they are denying and delaying doctor’s requests for necessary – and in some cases lifesaving - care. We discuss how this harms patients and burdens the hospitals caring for them. We dive into how COVID-19 compounded the issues with MA as insurers continued adding barrier...2022-12-2133 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Joint Commission’s FutureIn this episode:The Joint Commission’s role in working to reduce the health care workforce shortage.How TJC is addressing health equity moving forward.How hospital measurement is used to assure patients that their hospitals are safe and providing quality care. Guest: Dr. Jonathan Perlin, M.D., Ph.D., M.S.H.A., M.A.C.P., F.A.C.M.I., President and CEO, The Joint CommissionThe Joint Commission is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year; at the helm is Dr. Jon Perlin, previously of HCA Healthcare. Chip talks to Dr. Perlin abo...2022-08-1533 min

Hospitals In FocusCancer Care Close to HomeIn this episode: How the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center’s integrated care model allows for high quality patient care close to home. The research being done at Sarah Cannon, including finding the potential cure for sickle cell disease. Hospitals are safe and patients should not put off cancer screenings – they save lives. Guest: Dr. Dax Kurbegov, Vice President and Physician-in-Chief of Clinical Programs of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center offers patients the unique opportunity to receive world class cancer care without traveling far from home. Dr. Dax Kurbegov joined Chip to discus...2022-07-2024 min

Hospitals In FocusNew Doctors Caring for Their Hometowns Plus Making the Rounds: From Firefighter to Nurse of the YearOur country is facing a doctor shortage of nearly 124,000 physicians in just 2 years and the impact on patient access could be devastating. The problem is especially acute in economically disadvantaged areas, like California’s Inland Empire which is comprised of San Bernadino and Riverside Counties east of Los Angeles. The Inland Empire is also now the home of the California University of Science and Medicine, a unique institution built on a public private partnership. CUSM was created to promote health equity by training the next generation of caregivers in their own community by the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The school ju...2022-06-2227 min

Hospitals In FocusCOVID-19: Hospital’s New NormalHospitals have learned a lot about treating COVID-19 since the world first learned of the novel disease at the end of 2019. Integrated hospital systems worked together to share knowledge and best practices to treat this disease at unprecedented speeds and the advancements continue to come. Out of these advancements is a new normal for our hospitals. Chip spoke with Dr. Michael Cuffe and Prof. Martin McKee about what hospitals are experiencing now and how governments in both the UK and US can support them moving into the future.Martin McKee is a Professor of European Public Health...2022-06-0626 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Real Story: A Second Chance at Life after COVIDRachel Watson is a survivor. Last year Rachel and her husband David fell ill with COVID-19. Though David recovered without intervention, Rachel needed extreme measures. When HCA Florida West Marion Hospital received Rachel she was immediately placed on oxygen, but it wasn’t enough. She was transferred to another HCA Florida facility, HCA Florida North Florida and placed on an ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine where she remained for 89 days. The family credits hospital integration and outstanding caregivers for saving her life. Rachel and David joined Chip to share the story of her care and recovery on the Federation’s ne...2022-05-2416 min

Hospitals In FocusMaking the Rounds: At the Forefront of CareDr. Ana Pineda has grown her health care career within HCA Healthcare. In fact, the doctors she works alongside today are the very ones that inspired her to take the first steps towards becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician. Dr. Pineda shared with Chip how her career has taken shape over the years, how COVID has affected her role, and her work in training the next generation of physicians at HCA Healthcare.Dr. Ana Pineda is the Associate Medical Director of Emergency Rooms at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and Free-standing Emergency Rooms in Doral and South Kendall.2022-04-2109 min

Hospitals In FocusMaking the Rounds: The Nurse You Want At Your BedsideJennifer Brady is a nurse at LifePoint Health’s Havasu Regional Medical Center in Arizona. A recent recipient of a DAISY Award, she exemplifies every quality you’d want in your nurse. Jennifer was inspired by her children to become a nurse later in life. She joined Chip on Making the Rounds to discuss her journey to nursing and her inspiration in providing high quality care to her patients.Interested in hearing more from caregivers? Fiona Chew is a nurse on the frontlines of COVID-19 who traveled to the hot spot in New York; hear her story.2022-04-0604 min

Hospitals In FocusInside the Hospital Nursing Shortage with Lisa DolanThe pandemic poured gasoline on the health care workforce shortage. Between nurse burnout, lower immigration numbers for trained caregivers, and a growing negative narrative surrounding health care careers, it’s no wonder we are facing a shortage sooner than we imagined.Lisa Dolan, Chief Nursing Officer at Ardent Health Services joined Chip to examine how it is using its size and scale to meet this challenge and continue to provide quality, compassionate care to all those who need it.Want to learn more about the origin of the nursing shortage? Check out this conversation No Si...2022-03-2316 min

Hospitals In FocusNo Silver Bullet: Diagnosing Hospital Workforce Crisis with Peter BuerhausOne of the biggest challenges facing hospitals during the pandemic is workforce shortages – specifically beside nurses. This crisis started before COVID-19 and will continue after – fueled by a myriad of developing issues. One constant is that we face an increasing need & a decreasing supply of the hospital nurses who are critical to providing the lifesaving care that patients need every day.Dr. Peter Buerhaus joins Chip to discuss the cyclical nature of these shortages, how COVID has made it worse, and what hospitals and policymakers can do to alleviate some of these challenges.A nurse by t...2022-02-0938 min

Hospitals In FocusEveryone’s a Critic with Chris Jennings and Doug BadgerIn many ways 2022 is starting off just like 2021 with COVID-19 dominating our lives and health care policy taking centerstage in front of a gridlocked Congress. And just like last year, Chris Jennings and Doug Badger return to Hospitals In Focus to prognosticate on the upcoming year in health policy. Coming from each side of the political spectrum, the two long-time health policy wonks discuss with Chip how the Biden administration has handled the COVID crisis. - What did they get right and where do they need to course correct? The three also examine the seemingly new role of the S...2022-01-2652 min

Hospitals In FocusFrom Health Care to Partisan Politics – A Fireside Chat w/ Sen. Roy BluntIn this special edition of Hospitals in Focus, we are sharing a fireside chat Chip recently had with retiring Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO). It was recorded last month at the Federation’s Board of Governors meeting. This is a wide-ranging, informative discussion where Chip and Sen. Blunt talk about everything from Medicaid expansion to the growing partisan divide in Washington, DC. After serving more than 25 years in Congress and nearly 50 years in public service, Senator Blunt has a unique perspective on where we are today – and where health care policy is headed i...2021-11-2939 min

Hospitals In FocusFighting COVID-19 in Rural America: A Leader Reports from the FrontlinesDespite being pushed to the brink during the COVID-19 pandemic, rural hospitals answered the call – fighting adversity to save millions of lives.It was just another example of the important role these facilities play in the communities they serve. During this episode Chip talks to a veteran of rural hospitals – Doug Weaver, CEO of Hillcrest Hospital Pryor in Oklahoma, which is part of FAH member Ardent Health Services. He discusses the unique challenges his facility, and others like it, faced at the height of the COVID-19 surge.Doug also talks about the changes in r...2021-11-1718 min

Hospitals In Focus“It‘s just a roller coaster with COVID.” Frontline view of the pandemic from Rural AmericaJessica Smith, a respiratory therapist from outside Pulaski, Tennessee, is well known in her small community for her extraordinary dedication and compassion to her patients and family. In this episode, Jessica explains to Chip that like many frontline caregivers she has begun to experience “hero fatigue,” but adds that she still loves her job and does her best to focus on the positive. Her inspiration home life, along with her work ethic led to her winning LifePoint Health’s Mercy Award this year. The episode wraps up with her talking about what that recognition meant to her and her team a...2021-11-0314 min

Hospitals In FocusMental Health During the Pandemic with Karen JohnsonEvery year, FAH joins mental health organizations and other proponents across the U.S. and around the world to raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. As society continues to struggle with COVID-19, there has been much discussion of the adverse psychological impacts of social distancing isolation and being away from loved ones. In this episode, Chip is joined by Karen Johnson of Universal Health Services and they discuss a wide range of topics from the ways COVID has affected the psyche of children and how to reemerge back into society after lockdown to what...2021-09-2219 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Successes of Learning Health Systems During COVID with Marty BonickAs the pandemic persists, and the increasing caseload caused by the Delta variant continues to force hospitals to adapt to new challenges, we turn to learning hospital and health systems to understand how they are uniquely positioned to treat patients during the COVID crisis. Chip and his guest Marty Bonick, President & CEO of Ardent Health Services, discuss what hospitals are seeing on the ground during this latest surge. They also spoke about the efforts of integrated health systems, like Ardent, to increase the quality of care for patients during and after the pandemic.2021-09-0714 min

Hospitals In FocusHospitals at Scale with Jeff GoldsmithHospitals are not just the four walls of a building; they are also the backbone in an American community. As the pandemic continues across the country, Chip and Jeff Goldsmith examine how hospitals learned to treat a disease without a proven cure or readily available therapies. They also spoke about what characteristics were displayed by hospitals that demonstrated successes during the past 18 months of this COVID-19 crisis. Jeff is the President of Health Futures, Inc. The two discuss the benefits of the ever-evolving hospital as well as its changing role in health care.2021-08-1116 min

Hospitals In FocusRon Pollack Discusses Survival of the Affordable Care ActThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) has just survived its most recent challenge at the Supreme Court. We wanted to hear both its incredible history of survival in the courts and the basic tenets of the ACA. Chip is joined by the founder of Families, USA, Ron Pollack. The two discuss their personal stories of working to help support the ACA and how the ACA should be expanded under the Biden Administration to help end coverage gaps.Interested in learning more about the ACA and its expansion? Check out What the Nation Could Learn from ACA Health Coverage...2021-07-1424 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Policy Implications of Medicare at 60Medicare at 60 sounds simple enough – but is it? Chip asked expert, Dr. Lanhee Chen, on this episode to explain his latest research exploring the potential policy and its complications. Chip and Lanhee explore the many questions his report exposes that policymakers must consider to make this potential policy an actual possibility - from how to pay for the $400 billion price tag to the impacts on health coverage and access to care.Read the report entitled “The Fiscal Costs of Medicare at 60”.2021-06-2521 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Impact of COVID-19 on Value-Based Reporting with Dr. Ken SandsIn this episode Chip is joined by Dr. Ken Sands – the Chief Epidemiologist at HCA Healthcare, whose system has treated tens of thousands of COVID patients. Together they look at a current Health Affairs blog co-authored by Chip on how COVID is impacting Medicare hospital quality reporting and value-based purchasing programs. These programs are critical for patient decisions and the evaluation of care provided at every hospital in the nation.Learn more about hospital reporting by listening to Chip’s conversation on HCAHPS with Dr. Claudia Salzberg.2021-06-1516 min

Hospitals In FocusMaking the Rounds: Nursing on the Front Lines with Roxy HinojosaInaugural episode of Making the Rounds begins with Roxy Hinojosa. She is a nurse at Mission Regional Medical Center in Texas. Roxy shares with Chip how she began her nursing career, what the profession means to her and how the last year has changed nursing on the front lines.Join Chip as he hears from the health care heroes on the front lines in the new Hospitals In Focus short series: Making the Rounds.2021-06-0106 min

Hospitals In FocusBetter Data, Better Outcomes: New Data is Changing Care at Inpatient Rehab FacilitiesCOVID has drastically changed the health care delivery system, perhaps even permanently. Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), like those operated by Encompass Health, stepped up during the pandemic by partnering with acute care hospitals to help patients recover from the virus. It once again showed how critical IRFs are to the care continuum by making sure patients received the right care in the right setting.Encompass Health President and CEO Mark Tarr discusses the impact of COVID-19 on IRFs, as well as the innovative ways his company is using new sources of data to inform clinical decisions and...2021-04-2816 min

Hospitals In FocusSurviving COVID: How Physicians are Providing Vital Care and Keeping Practices OpenPatients often form strong and long-lasting bonds with their care providers and COVID-19 has drastically altered that ever-important doctor-patient relationship. Visits have moved online and fear of the virus has some patients skipping care altogether. This raises three concerning questions for physicians: how are patients with chronic diseases managing their treatment without regular in-person care; are patients putting their lives at risk unnecessarily by delaying care and screenings; and how will their practices survive through the pandemic so they can continue caring for their communities?Dr. Susan Bailey, president of the American Medical Association, and a practicing...2021-04-0716 min

Hospitals In FocusHow Ingenuity & Innovation Helped a Hotspot Hospital Save Lives During COVID SurgeJust a few weeks ago, COVID was ravaging hospitals across the country as cases were surging following the December holidays. St. Francis Medical Center is already one of Los Angeles County’s busiest trauma centers. During the surge, St. Francis was up to 120% capacity – and still caring for every patient that came through its doors. With the ER turned into a COVID unit, some emergency services were moved to tents in the parking lot. Chip spoke with St. Francis’ CEO Dan Jones who explained how the hospital was able to meet the challenge with their extraordinary staff, how they are wo...2021-03-2422 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Role of Long-term Acute Care Hospitals During COVID-19 and Beyond with Ben BreierLong-term acute care (LTAC) hospitals are caring for the some of the most medically complex patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a post-acute care provider, Kindred Healthcare has been right in the middle of the battle to defeat COVID-19 by partnering with short-term acute care hospitals to help treat patients and ease overcrowding in hot spots across the country. Kindred CEO Ben Breier spoke to Chip about how the company relied on its network of hospitals to ensure its staff were always prepared to provide patients with the highest quality of care.Breier also discusses a recent...2021-03-1025 min

Hospitals In FocusWhat the Nation Could Learn from ACA Health Coverage Expansion in California with Peter LeeThe ACA is starting a new era with President Biden at the helm of a new administration. We wanted to hear about what happens when a state not only fully embraces the ACA but keeps harmful regulations at bay that hurt marketplaces and patients. Chip is joined by the Executive Director of Covered California Peter Lee on the newest episode of Hospitals In Focus. The two discuss the basic tenets of the legislation, how and why California has been such a success at lowering its uninsured patient rate and what steps President Biden may take to encourage the hold...2021-02-0931 min

Hospitals In FocusBuilding Biden’s Health Agenda with Chris Jennings and Doug BadgerTwo health policy experts joined Chip to discuss the new Biden administration’s approach to developing and implementing health policy. With COVID-19 raging across the country, Chris Jennings and Doug Badger touch on Biden’s first 100 days in office and how they expect Biden’s health teams to tackle the health and economic fallout from COVID in contrast to the Trump administration. Importantly, they touch on how the ACA can shore up health care coverage for uninsured Americans. Then they each provide an analysis on how the White House staff, regulatory agencies and Congress work together to achieve their goals...2021-01-1835 min

Hospitals In FocusThe ACA, Your Hospital, and the Supreme Court with Larry LevittThe ACA is once again in front of the Supreme Court and a decision on its future will be likely handed down in June 2021. In the meantime, Larry Levitt joined Chip to discuss the ACA’s impact on hospitals and providers over the past decade. The EVP of Health Policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation shared his views on what we could expect from the Supreme Court and if the ACA is settled law once and for all.2020-11-1618 min

Hospitals In FocusDispelling Health Care Myths with Dr. Thomas LaVeistHow are America’s health care providers building trust with Black patients after years of historic racism? With time, says Dr. Thomas LaVeist. The Dean of the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine joined Chip to discuss dispelling health care myths around Covid-19, how we can ensure vaccines are fairly allocated, and what we can learn for the next health emergency. These things are all a part of Dr. LaVeist’s program The Skin You’re In. To learn more about The Skin You’re In, visit www.tsyi.org 2020-10-1921 min

Hospitals In FocusBridging Social Gaps in Health Care with Dr. Chidinma A. IbeCommunity health workers play a vital role in helping end racial disparities in our health care system. They break down barriers by fostering better relationships between the community and their health care providers. Dr. Chidinma A. Ibe is the Assistant Professor of General Internal Medicine and Health, Behavior and Society at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined Chip to discuss the growing importance of these workers and how we can better support them.2020-10-0630 min

Hospitals In FocusMichael Crawford is Battling Chronic Disease with DataIn our online world having access to the internet is crucial for a healthy life. Michael Crawford is Howard University’s Associate Dean for Strategy, Outreach and Innovation and Founder of 1867 Health Innovations Project. He joined Chip to discuss how the Project is battling chronic diseases - like diabetes - with technology and data from sources such as remote monitoring. The two also examined how we can bridge the digital divide that keeps so many vulnerable populations from the care they need.2020-09-2828 min

Hospitals In FocusCovering Health Care News in 2020 with Modern Healthcare Editor Aurora AguilarReporters are more important than ever. The 24/7 news cycle around the Coronavirus pandemic, economic recession and racial inequality can be overwhelming for the public, but the same can be said for those covering the news. Editor of Modern Healthcare Aurora Aguilar joins Chip to discuss the challenges of reporting in the era of “fake news” and how journalism is changing to keep up with unprecedented times.2020-09-1430 min

Hospitals In FocusSaving the Lives of Women and Mothers with Congresswoman Lauren UnderwoodWomen in the United States suffer the worst maternal mortality rates in the developed world. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood is trying to change that with her package of legislation appropriately titled the Momnibus. In this episode she discusses with Chip the social determinants of health that are leading to poor health outcomes for Black and minority mothers, how COVID-19 has advanced patient care approaches like telemedicine to benefit new mothers’ mental health, and how she collaborated with her colleagues across the aisle to find solutions.2020-09-0818 min

Hospitals In FocusUnderstanding Social Determinants of Health with Dr. Georges BenjaminAmerica is reckoning with its public health on two fronts: COVID-19 and social determinants of health. Dr. Georges Benjamin is the Executive Director of the American Public Health Association and has spent his career working to achieve health equity for Americans. He joined Chip on our inaugural episode of our series Hospitals In Focus: Achieving Health Equity to discuss how COVID-19 has exposed and amplified issues in our health care system. Dr. Benjamin discusses the obstacles that many in communities of color and other vulnerable populations face when it comes to getting treatment - and what health care providers...2020-08-2426 min

Big Questions with Cal FussmanChip Kahn: The Future Of Your HealthcareCal sits with the President and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals to talk about healthcare in the time of the pandemic, and how the present moment will impact the future of YOUR healthcare. Chip has been called one of the 100 most powerful people in healthcare and after decades of experience in the area he knows everything that Cal wants to know. At a time when many people are being furloughed and fired from their jobs for no fault of their own and losing their health insurance, it’s important to start thinking about how our system might be...2020-08-1856 min

Hospitals In FocusPast is Prologue - Author John M. Barry on How Crises of the Past Lead to Reform in the FutureThe Great Influenza and Rising Tide author and historian John M. Barry knows a thing or two about disasters and society. The Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine professor joined Chip to discuss not just the ramifications of great crises on society and politics, but also how we get there. What are the policy decisions that make or in some cases break the public response? And what can we learn for future policy making by looking at decisions from the past? All is discussed on this episode of Hospitals In Focus.2020-08-1020 min

Hospitals In FocusLessons from Israel’s Reopening with Dr. Eyal ZimlichmanInitially, Israel had one of the lowest rates of COVID-19 infection in the world, but after the nation’s lockdown was lifted things changed drastically. Chip talks to Dr. Eyal Zimlichman of the Sheba Medical Center about how Israel contained the virus in the beginning and how it is coping with an increased outbreak now. From protecting the elderly to re-opening schools – Chip and Dr. Zimlichman talk about lessons learned and how they translate to the US. 2020-07-2722 min

Hospitals In FocusPublic Health Expert Martin McKee Compares the Europe and US Response to COVID-19Italy was the early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the US is now facing the highest number of cases in the world. Professor Martin McKee of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine joined Chip to compare US and Europe’s response through the lens of a public health expert. They discussed the lessons to be learned from both responses, the potential vaccine light at the end of the tunnel and the implications of the US pulling out of the World Health Organization. 2020-07-1330 min

Hospitals In FocusExamining the Health Care Supply Chain with John PritchardThe health care supply chain wraps around the entire world, so when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, people were worried. News articles about providing front line workers PPE and giving patients needed ventilators were everywhere. What did we learn from the initial onslaught? And how is the supply chain changing to meet the needs of the future? John Pritchard, President & CEO of Share Moving Media joined Chip to discuss all of this and more.2020-06-2315 min

Bank On ItEpisode 320 Chip Kahn from BoomtownThis episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Chip Kahn, co-founder and CEO of Boomtown. Boomtown is a NYCA portfolio company and it helps businesses integrate software such as finance and payments. Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio to hear next Th...2020-06-0923 min

Hospitals In FocusNew Reality: Keeping Hospitals in Communities after COVID-19 with Professor J.B. SilversHealth finance expert J.B. Silvers joined Chip to discuss his recent nationally published op-ed in which he compared the situation hospitals and health systems are facing due to COVID-19 to that of banks during the 2008 financial crisis. JB, who is a professor of banking and finance at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, says the health care system may look much different after pandemic and he offers a look at what the new normal might be.2020-06-0819 min

Hospitals In FocusThe New Doctors Joining the Front Lines of COVID-19 with Dr. Alison WhelanCOVID-19 has changed graduate medical education, perhaps permanently. The option of early graduations at some medical schools has allowed new doctors to join in the fight to defeat COVID-19. Dr. Alison Whelan, the Chief Medical Education Officer at the Association of American Medical Colleges joins Chip to discuss how new and current residents are helping on the front lines, the changing training patterns of our country’s newest doctors and what it means to be starting your medical career during COVID-19.2020-05-1826 min

Hospitals In FocusRestarting the Health Care System Amid COVID-19 with Dr. Frank OpelkaRight now the health care system is laser focused on defeating COVID-19 and as a result routine diagnostic and treatment patient care, sometimes referred to as elective, has been postponed. Postponing this care was the right choice at the beginning of the pandemic in order to ensure there was enough capacity in the system to care for COVID-19 patients. As the curve continues to flatten, we are slowly restarting the health care system and increasing capacity for patient care. Dr. Frank Opelka the Medical Director for the American College of Surgeons joins Chip to discuss exactly how we are...2020-04-2922 min

Hospitals In FocusLife on the Front Lines of COVID-19 with ER Dr. James PhillipsIn this episode of Hospitals In Focus, we head to the front lines of COVID-19 fight with Dr. James Phillips. He is battling this pandemic daily in his roles as an emergency medicine physician at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the GW school of Medicine and Health Sciences. Chip talks with Dr. Phillips about how coronavirus is effecting the ER of a major city; how he, his colleagues, and the hospital are preparing for a surge of patients; plus - what you can do to stay healthy.2020-04-1020 min

Hospitals In FocusDr. Jon Perlin Discusses the Impact of Coronavirus on HospitalsReturning guest Dr. Jon Perlin, CMO and President of Clinical Services at HCA Healthcare, joins Chip to discuss how the Coronavirus is impacting hospitals across the country. They take a deep dive into what makes the coronavirus different from previous epidemics, how hospitals are preparing for this unprecedented challenge and what Congress can do to support hospitals and protect patients.2020-03-2325 min

Hospitals In FocusGetting back to Life: The Growing Demand for Post-Acute Care with Al DobsonThanks to advances in health care, people are living longer, healthier and happier lives than ever before. And that means patients are spending time recovering at post-acute care settings. In this episode, Chip speaks with Al Dobson, one of the foremost health economists and an expert in post-acute care. They took a deep dive into the different kinds of care settings including Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, home health and long term acute care hospitals and what each of these mean for patients.2020-03-1617 min

Hospitals In FocusImproving Care, Saving Lives with Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Jim JirjisHow is AI being used in hospitals? Are robots doing surgery? Is my doctor still providing my care? Chip speaks with Dr. Jim Jirjis, Chief Health Information Officer at HCA Healthcare, to answers these questions and more! Hear Dr. Jirjis explain how the “nudge” provided by AI is helping providers save lives by making sure patients are receiving the right care at the right time.2020-03-0227 min

Hospitals In FocusEstablishing a Culture of Quality Care with David DillInnovation in health care isn’t just high-tech, at LifePoint Health, it’s also “high-touch”. David Dill, President and CEO, spoke with Chip about how the company became a leader in high quality health care by establishing a culture of quality care in its hospitals. David discusses their new dyad leadership model which breaks down organization silos and enhances collaboration and coordination.2020-02-1721 min

Hospitals In FocusRescuing Rural Health Care with Alan MorganPeople are drawn to rural America for different reasons. For some, it’s the slower pace of life, while others crave the sense of community; in some cases, people are drawn by the lower cost of living. But access to health care services for the 60 million who live in these areas is an ever-growing burden. Chip speaks with CEO of the National Rural Health Association Alan Morgan about how health care providers are doing more with less and what Congress can do to ensure rural Americans get access to the care they need. 2019-11-1817 min

Hospitals In FocusImproving the HCAHPS Survey and Demonstrating its Value with Bill McInturffOn this episode, Chip sits down with Bill McInturff to discuss the results of his demonstration he did with Micah Roberts that focused on recasting and improving the HCAHPS (the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) patient experience survey. The report, concluded that even though the HCAHPS is a well-designed, well-administered survey, it could be strengthened to add items important to patients. The demonstration also added an online delivery mode and found that it increases response rates.2019-07-2919 min

Hospitals In FocusReexamining How We Measure Patient ExperienceA patient’s health care experience at a hospital is considered one indicator of quality of care. Since 2008, those experiences have been captured and publicly reported at a national level via the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey. However, it hasn’t been reviewed since its creation more than a decade ago. We were hearing anecdotally that response rates were falling and some of the questions weren’t as relevant as they used to be. So we joined with several other major hospital organizations to investigate. On the episode, Chip and Dr. Claudia Salzberg, FAH’s VP of...2019-07-2521 min

Hospitals In FocusDisrupting the Drug Market with Martin VanTriesteContinued rising drug prices, as well as shortages for many critical medications, are impacting patient care and putting strains on hospital budgets and operations. That’s why hospitals and health systems have gathered to create Civica Rx, a not-for-profit generic drug company that is disrupting the pharmaceutical market. Chip spoke with Martin VanTrieste, Civica’s President & CEO about why and how the company was formed, the success it is enjoying so far, and if other drug companies will follow its lead.EPISODE UPDATE: Since our recording VIZIENT has announced it will collaborate with Civica to help redu...2019-06-2824 min

Hospitals In FocusShantanu Agrawal Discusses How the National Quality Forum Impacts Health CareShantanu Agrawal leads the National Quality Forum - one of the most important organizations that you’ve probably never heard of. NQF was originally created during the Clinton Administration as a tool to promote and ensure patient protections and health care quality through measurement and public reporting for Medicare. Today their work touches all patients using three tenets: improvement, accountability, and transparency. In this episode, Chip and Shantanu discuss why NQF was needed, the role it fills today, and how the organization is uniquely positioned to lead quality efforts for health care’s high-tech future.2019-06-1429 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Right Dose of Rehabilitation with Dr. Richard SenelickYou’ve been stabilized in the hospital after suffering a life altering medical condition, but now its time to start the path to getting back home – what’s next? When most people think of rehabilitation hospitals they probably imagine a place for a baseball player recovering from a sore elbow or a drug rehab center – somewhere they won’t ever have to go. But physical rehabilitation hospitals are a critical cog in the continuum of care as people recover from a major injury. In this episode, Dr. Richard Senelick of Encompass Health discusses what goes on at a rehabilitation hospital a...2019-05-2823 min

Hospitals In FocusCelebrating Sister Carol Keehan – A Career in Health Care Based in FaithFor the past 14 years, Sister Carol Keehan has led one of the largest hospital groups in the nation – the Catholic Health Association (CHA). Sister Carol has met with the Pope and cut deals with the President of the United States. Her career spans more than 50 years - from working in a children’s hospital in Florida to CEO of the CHA. She has been a key leader in health care policy decisions. On the eve of her retirement, Chip and Sister Carol share stories about how the health care delivery system has changed over the years, the passage of the...2019-05-1027 min

Hospitals In FocusThe Importance of Health Care Interoperability with Ed CantwellWhile most other industries have made the transition from analog to digital, the US health care system has lagged behind. Ed Cantwell, the CEO of the Center for Medical Interoperability, talks to Chip about what his team is doing to drive plug-and-play interoperability among vital medical devices. Plus - they discuss the importance improving caregivers’ access to electronic health records, something that ultimately improves outcomes for patients and saves lives.2019-04-2641 min

Hospitals In FocusGoing Beyond the Four Hospital Walls – HCA Healthcare’s Sam Hazen Discusses Future of Patient CarePatient care is changing. No longer do you need to be within the four walls of the hospital to receive high quality care from your doctor. From free standing emergency rooms to outpatient clinics - Your community hospital is bringing care to you. In this episode, Sam and Chip discuss how hospitals are extending their reach into neighborhoods and rapidly becoming much more dynamic places to receive care. It is all part of a growing effort to meet patient expectations of having the best care, close to home.2019-04-1224 min

Hospitals In FocusTraining a New Generation of America’s Doctors – How HCA Healthcare is Changing the Graduate Medical Education LandscapeHCA Healthcare is already the largest provider of graduate medical education in the country and it has plans to keep growing the program – doubling it in size in the next few years. Dr. Michael Cuffe, President of the Physician Services Group at HCA Healthcare, is in charge of training the next generation of doctors. Listen in as he and Chip talk about how they are preparing our physicians to treat patients with tomorrow’s medicine.2019-03-2942 min

Hospitals In FocusDavid Vandewater Discusses How Partnerships are Improving Health Care for AmericansAs the saying goes, there is strength in numbers. David Vandewater, President and CEO of Ardent Health Services explores how the company is forming partnerships with other hospitals and health systems to better serve patients. These partnerships are ensuring access to high quality health care for communities across the country. Listen in as he and Chip talk about how hospital partnerships are key to improving health care for patients and essential for bringing new doctors and jobs to communities.2019-03-1526 min

Hospitals In FocusRon Rittenmeyer Discusses How Hospitals are Changing the Continuum of CareRight care, right time, right place – it’s something that Ron Rittenmeyer, Executive Chairman and CEO of Tenet Healthcare thinks about a lot. Hospitals are changing and patients have more options than ever on where they want to receive care. In this episode, Chip dives in with Ron on why Tenet Healthcare is focusing on the new ways they are able to deliver care to patients. Free standing emergency departments, outpatient departments, and urgent care centers are filling needs in communities coast to coast because like Ron says, not everything needs to be done at a hospital. Listen in to f...2019-03-0318 min

Hospitals In FocusBill Carpenter Discusses Advances, Challenges in Rural Health CareWhile more than 90% of the United States is considered rural, only about 20% of our population calls it home. The people in rural America face unique challenges when accessing health care like extreme distances and, in certain areas, severe weather events. In this episode, LifePoint Health’s Chairman and CEO Bill Carpenter talks with Chip about the creative ways their hospitals are overcoming the obstacles. They discuss how LifePoint is achieving its core mission of keeping people healthy and providing high quality health care. Ultimately, as Bill says, all patients deserve the same level of care regardless of their zip co...2018-11-1241 min

Hospitals In FocusMike Wargo Discusses How Hospitals are Preparing for EmergenciesFrom natural disasters to human tragedies, community hospitals have to be ready for anything and everything. Health care and hospitals especially have a role in every disaster that faces our country. In this episode, HCA Healthcare’s Mike Wargo, VP of Enterprise Preparedness and Emergency Operations sits with Chip in their brand new Emergency Operations Center in Nashville, TN. They discuss how hospitals are preparing for everything from major weather events like Hurricane Michael to man-made disasters like electrical grid failures. After our original conversation with Mike in August, two major storms hit the US so we reached out to...2018-11-0547 min

Hospitals In FocusDr. Jonathan Perlin Discusses How Patients Benefit from the Use of Big DataMedicine, technology, and data science have merged in the 21st century. Using big data, hospitals and machines have come together to achieve better health outcomes for patients. In this episode, Chip talks with Dr. Jonathan Perlin, CMO and President of Clinical Services at HCA. They discuss how HCA’s size and scale is helping to collect, analyze and act on the wealth of information being collected in the hospital.2018-10-2928 min

Hospitals In FocusStuart Altman Discusses the Future of HospitalsRapidly changing technology and turbulent politics are having a big effect on the health care industry – especially hospitals. The type of care that patients receive and where it is administered is evolving. Health care financing and policies are also in constant flux. In part two of their discussion, Chip and Stuart Altman, a health care economist and professor at Brandeis University, look to the future of community hospitals.2018-10-2221 min

Hospitals In FocusStuart Altman Discusses the Development of the Modern HospitalHospitals are centers of medical care, scientific discovery, education and employment in communities from coast to coast, but how did we get here. In this episode Chip will discuss the making of the modern hospital with health care economist and professor at Brandeis University Stuart Altman. They talk about everything from breakthroughs in care to major changes in health care financing and how each of these developments helped create the community hospital we know today.2018-10-1428 min

Hospitals In FocusHospitals In Focus TrailerOn this season of the new podcast from the Federation of American Hospitals, Chip Kahn, President and CEO will take a deep dive into your community hospital with experts in the field. What were hospitals like at the turn of the century? What do hospitals do when disaster strikes? How are hospitals using AI technology to improve patient care? Its all here on Hospitals In Focus with Chip Kahn. Listen, subscribe and leave us a review!2018-10-0405 min

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Tech In ChicagoHelping NBA and NFL Players Sleep More and Play Better - Jeff Kahn / Co-Founder of Rise ScienceJeff Kahn is a Co-Founder and CEO of Rise Science, a sleep behavior change startup that provides sleep coaching for elite athletes. They harness the science behind sleep, and give elite athletes the power to perform at their best with the help of continuous, personalized insights, guidance and feedback. Rise Science is currently working with many major sports organizations like the Chicago Bulls, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, West Virginia Mountaineers, and Tennessee Volunteers. Jeff's research and work has been featured in the NY Times, ESPN and the Wall Street Journal. In This Episode You Will Learn...2017-03-2334 min