Advancing Health

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.

As Florida’s population ages, healthcare systems are facing a growing need for highly skilled workers. In this conversation, Nikki Daily, chief team resources officer at BayCare Health System, discusses how the organization is addressing that challenge by building career pathways, developing apprenticeships, and partnering with community organizations to create opportunities for the healthcare workforce.