1. Ep. 243: What’s now and what’s next in value-based care

In this episode, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board expert Clare Wirth and Optum Advisory expert Erik Johnson to unpack the state of VBC in early 2025, and where they see it going next. They debate whether bundles can truly be considered "value-based care," how specialty care will fit into the future VBC landscape, and which payer lines of business they have their eyes on.

2. Ep. 245: Headcount might not explain your labor challenges. What will?

Most hospitals aren't making the most of their clinical workforce. Host Rachel Woods invites Advisory Board expert Ali Knight and Optum Advisory workforce management experts Sherilynn Quist and Anne Schmidt to give an update on the state of nursing and why leaders must look beyond benchmarks to cultivate efficient and effective teams.

3. Ep. 242: How you should rethink your life sciences-health system partnerships

Host Rachel Woods invites Advisory Board expert Fanta Cherif to unpack the state of health system and life sciences partnerships, explain why these arrangements are so important today, and how both parties can benefit from newer, more nuanced ways of working together.

4. Ep. 246: Plans have trust and cost problems. Here's how to manage both.

Plans need to reimagine their approaches to cost management. To manage rising costs and public pressure, plans don’'t need new strategies, they need to deploy their tools with greater precision. Plus, get an update on the recent layoffs at HHS.

5. Ep. 247: How hospitals and post-acute providers can rebuild their relationships (and why they need to)

Post-acute facilities are facing challenges that directly translate to hospital operations. Want to realize the potential of post-acute care? It might be time to partner (instead of building/buying).

6. Ep. 251: Former HHS leaders weigh in on navigating Trump 2.0 (and answer your questions)

Former CMMI director Liz Fowler and former Deputy HHS Secretary Eric Hargan discuss navigating an uncertain policy environment and effectively engaging with the federal government.

7. Ep. 248: Drugs, surgeries, and shortages: the state of obesity care in 2025

Our experts weigh in on the state of obesity care, including how far bariatric surgery volumes have dropped, updates on GLP-1 coverage, the rise of new competitors, and what the end of shortages means for compounding.

8. 277: Patient distrust is costing you. Here’s how to rebuild it.

Host Rachel Woods sits down with Advisory Board experts Morghen Philippi and Matt Cornner to unpack how the industry reached this point of distrust, why trust is a strategic asset, and what health leaders can do to start rebuilding it.

9. Ep. 241: When disaster strikes: Evacuating Unicoi hospital

On September 27, 2024, Ballad Health was forced to evacuate 70 people from the rooftop of a small community hospital in rural Tennessee after Hurricane Helene caused a freak flash flood. In this episode, Lisa Carter, President of Ballad Health’s Southern Region, joins Radio Advisory to recount the events of that day, reflect on the decisions and challenges she faced as a leader during the crisis, and share why every healthcare organization needs to think differently about climate-related disaster preparedness.

10. Ep. 235: What CEOs need to know in 2025 (Part 1)

This conversation is the first in a two-part series that digs into what healthcare leaders need to have on their radar in 2025. Host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board experts Natalie Trebes and Max Hakanson to break down what MA breakups, untenable drug costs, and evolving cyber threats signal about changing power dynamics across the healthcare industry.