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Sg2 Senior Directors Tori Richie and Tony Guth join host Trevor DaRin to explore the “ambulatory first” mindset—where care delivery is driven by outpatient strategies rather than hospital-centric models. They unpack why legacy health systems have struggled to make meaningful progress, how rethinking organizational structures and capital allocation can help, and the initial steps that signal real transformation. These themes are further grounded in insights from new research, member experiences, and frontline strategy discussions.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Sg2 Perspectives host Trevor DaRin is joined by colleagues Brian Esser and Ryota Terada for an in-depth discussion on physician alignment—a topic that remains as essential as ever in today's health system landscape. The group dives into the evolution of alignment strategies, examining why employment has become the default model, what opportunities still exist within clinically integrated networks (CINs), and how the strategic use of equity can reshape engagement. Drawing from fresh research and health system insights, they also discuss why legacy models may be underutilized and how systems can adapt to a shifting market where private equity's influence is cooling, and disruptor momentum has slowed.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

In one of the most highly anticipated Sg2 Perspectives episodes of the year, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Tori Richie and Danni Park, the lead architects behind Sg2's Impact of Change® Forecast. Together, they unpack the major themes and debates that shaped this year's forecast spanning population shifts, policy uncertainties, breakthrough innovations, and evolving care models. From the aging population's growing demand for health care to the future potential of GLP-1 drugs, site-neutrality policies, and AI-enabled efficiency, this episode dives deep into the future of health care over the next decade.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.  

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD is joined by Andrew Rebhan, Sg2's digital health expert to explore whether innovation in digital health still exists beyond the dominant AI narrative. They discuss the current state and future of virtual care, the role of asynchronous monitoring, the resurgence of interest in ambient documentation, and how AI is reshaping data management in health care. The conversation balances optimism with realism about the systemic barriers that still hinder widespread digital adoption.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

In this episode, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sam Fredin, Vizient's Director of AI Strategy & Technology and Andrew Rebhan, Sg2's digital health expert, to explore the current state of AI adoption across industries, with a focus on health care. Together, they unpack what's hype vs. reality, how organizations are experimenting with AI tools, and why the most immediate impact may not be financial, but in improving workflows, empowering employees, and redefining what effective AI integration really looks like.    We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.  

Host Jayme Zage, PhD, kicks off The Wider View, an Sg2 Perspectives Podcast series focused on topics that are important to all types of organizations in the health care landscape.  This episode explores strategic collaborations between health systems and their industry partners. Joined by Caroline Brown of CDB Strategy and Sg2's Karl Karlsson, PhD, the conversation goes beyond transactional relationships to reveal how shared risk, aligned incentives, and long-term vision can drive meaningful change. Whether you're a provider or supplier, this episode offers practical insights on building partnerships that improve outcomes and control costs.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Our host Tori Richie is joined by cardiovascular service line expert Josh Aker to unpack the data and dynamics behind the growing pressure on heart care services. From rising inpatient volumes to workforce shortages, Josh shares strategic insights on managing capacity constraints, improving procedural efficiency, and preparing for the aging patient population.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.    

Emergency departments are busier than ever—and facing serious strain. Hosts Jayme Zage, PhD and Tori Richie break down the return of ED volumes, the ongoing challenges with triage and boarding, and the creative, forward-thinking strategies health systems are using to turn the tide. From policy shifts to innovative fast-track models, this episode is packed with insights into navigating the future of emergency care.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.  

Primary care is evolving—fast. But instead of reinventing the wheel, health systems are accelerating existing strategies to meet today's demands. In this episode, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Director Hailey Mulliner to explore how organizations are rethinking their primary care models to better support both patients and providers. From workforce shifts and panel size expectations to AI tools like ambient listening, they unpack the trends shaping the future of care—and what leading systems are doing to stay ahead.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.  

Traditional drug spending in the U.S. has surpassed specialty drug spending, and the primary force behind this trend is GLP-1 receptor agonists. These incretin-based therapies are transforming both the clinical and economic landscapes, from diabetes to obesity. In this episode of the Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence's VerifiedRx podcast, host Tori Richie, Senior Consulting Director of Intelligence at Sg2 is joined by Vizient colleagues Stacy Lauderdale, AVP of Evidence-Based Medicine, Heather Pace, Senior Clinical Manager of Ambulatory Care, and Emily Fitt, Intelligence Consultant at Sg2. They delve into a comprehensive discussion on GLP-1s, covering topics from telehealth services and patient management strategies to the unique attributes that set these therapies apart. Grab your coffee and get comfortable. This isn't just a conversation; it's a front-row seat to how GLP-1s are reshaping the future of obesity management.   Guest speakers:  Stacy Lauderdale, Pharm.D, BCPS Associate Vice President Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence VerifiedRx Host   Heather Pace, Pharm.D Sr. Clinical Manager of Ambulatory Care, Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence   Emily Fitt, MHA, MPH Consultant Sg2   Host:  Tori Richie Senior Consulting Director, Intelligence Sg2 Sg2 Perspectives Host   Show Notes:  [02:24-04:50] How GLP-1 medications differ from traditional treatments and shift from use in diabetes to obesity management [04:51-05:54] The most common side effects of GLP-1 therapies and how clinicians can effectively manage patients [05:55-08:49] Treatment teams for obesity management and the role of the pharmacist in the management of GLP-1 medications [08:50-10:51] Challenges providers face integrating GLP-1 medications into practice [10:16-13:20] Quality or outcome concerns with individuals who receive GLP-1 medications from telehealth providers [13:21-15:01] Trends shaping this landscape [15:02-21:14] Best practices that providers should deploy   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed

Host Tori Richie brings together a group of Vizient and Sg2 experts to talk about the rapidly evolving GLP-1 landscape including Heather Pace is a senior clinical manager for ambulatory services for the Vizient Center of Pharmacy Practice Excellence, Stacy Lauderdale Associate VP of Evidence-Based Medicine for Vizient, and Emily Fitt a Consultant with Sg2 Intelligence.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Our host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Associate Principal Justin Cassidy, PhD, to explore our latest research on advanced procedures—high-margin, strategically significant encounters critical to service line development. They discuss where these procedures are occurring, trends in inpatient versus outpatient growth, and how health systems can use this framework to inform strategic planning, access optimization, and workforce alignment across academic and community settings.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

How does organizational design influence performance and care consistency across a health system? In this episode, our host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Erika Johnson, Victoria Beale, and Vern Herbener from the Vizient Research Institute about their latest study exploring decision-making structures in multi-hospital systems. The team shares surprising findings about centralization, stakeholder involvement, and alignment gaps between leaders. They also discuss how systems can rethink governance and structure not just to simplify org charts, but to support strategic goals and deliver more consistent, high-quality care across sites.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Our host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Principals Brian Esser and Rebecca Limestall as they share insights from their recent discussions with health systems, covering financial stability, strategic growth, and the evolving role of systemness. They also explore how organizations are shifting from reactive problem-solving to proactive transformation by challenging old assumptions, embracing change management, and preparing for the years ahead.    We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

The aging population is growing and it's not slowing down anytime soon. Sg2 Senior Directors Tori Richie and Tony Guth join our host Jayme Zage, PhD, to explore the long-term impact of the "silver tsunami," why strategic segmentation is key, and how health systems can adapt to better serve seniors today and in the decades ahead.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Too many strategic plans end up as static documents that don't drive real decisions. Sg2 Experts Principal Rebecca Limestall and Senior Director Janelle Kwan join our host Trevor DaRin to explore why plans fail, how to make them actionable, and the key distinction between differentiation vs. prioritization in strategy. Learn how health care organizations can rethink their approach to planning for a more agile, effective future.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

What's keeping academic medical center CEOs up at night—and what opportunities are they chasing? Sg2 Experts Senior Principal Bill Woodson and Associate Principal Justin Cassidy, PhD,  join our host Jayme Zage, PhD, to unpack insights from top AMC leaders, covering ambulatory strategy, system integration, financial pressures, and the evolving role of AI.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

AI scribes are one of the hottest digital health innovations, promising to ease clinician burden and reduce burnout. But do they truly deliver? Sg2's Senior Director Andrew Rebhan joins host Trevor DaRin to break down real-world adoption, early results, and whether AI documentation tools are living up to expectations—or hitting a ceiling.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.  

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Principals Brianna Motley, Rebecca Limestall, and Brian Esser to explore key themes from Sg2's Health Care's 3-Year Horizon webinar. They discuss three major areas shaping the industry - defining value beyond value-based care, integrating health to meet evolving consumer needs, and rethinking strategies for an aging population.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, our host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Walter Holbein and Matt Sondreaal to discuss how clinical innovation in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) care can enhance health system performance. They explore the value of screening, the importance of training care teams, and how minimally invasive procedures are transforming patient outcomes.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, explore the trends reshaping insurance coverage with our host Trevor DaRin and Sg2 Principal Brian Esser and Senior Director Tori Richie as they dive into the challenges and opportunities ahead. From shifting payer patterns to the rise of high-deductible plans, this episode unpacks the evolving dynamics that health systems must navigate to stay ahead.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, Sg2 experts Director Donelle Jageman and Senior Director Tony Guth join our host Tori Richie as they dive into the evolving world of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). They explore trends shaping the ASC landscape, key factors influencing market adoption, and strategies for health systems to stay competitive in this rapidly growing space.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Cancer care is evolving rapidly, presenting both opportunities and challenges for health systems. In this episode, Sg2's Senior Consultant Setu Shah, Principal Melissa Threlkeld, FACHE, and Associate Principal Ryan Hallenbeck join host Tori Richie to explore strategies for planning and expanding cancer service lines. From addressing workforce shortages to improving survivorship care and embracing innovative care models, the conversation highlights how organizations can meet rising demand while keeping patients at the center.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.  

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, Sg2 Senior Principal Bill Woodson joins our hosts Trevor DaRin, Jayme Zage, PhD, and Tori Richie to reflect on the top 10 trends that shaped health care in 2024. From the rapid integration of AI to shifting economic strategies, innovative partnerships, and the rise of ambulatory-first care, this year-end review highlights the shifts and strategies health care systems are embracing to navigate 2025 and beyond.    We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, tune in for highlights from the Sg2 Children's Hospital Summit. Associate Principal Rhae Ana Gamber and Consultant Dionne Dela Cruz share key insights from the meeting, including transformative advancements in pediatric medicine, children's hospital expansion and partnership trends, and strategies for driving growth and enhancing systemness. Hear how children's hospitals are adapting to transform care and build a brighter, patient-centered future.    We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, join host Trevor DaRin as he speaks with Mark Bultman and Andrew Zimmer, principals from HGA's health care team, about how architecture and strategy intersect to meet the unique demands of patients, staff and communities. From high-growth markets to innovative ambulatory centers, they explore the shifting priorities and design strategies helping health care organizations navigate challenges and opportunities in an evolving landscape.    We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, we're recapping the 2024 AMC Summit: Recapping the Pivotal Moments. Host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Sg2 experts Associate Principal Justin Cassidy, PhD, and National Vice President of Intelligence, Michael Humphrey, as they break down pivotal themes, from advancing systemness and the revenue growth potential in ambulatory care to clinical innovations that are reshaping the field.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie is joined by Associate Principal Ryan Hallenbeck and Principal Melissa Threlkeld about the consulting approach to programmatic expansion. Ryan and Melissa discuss strategies for health care organizations to consider when planning for expansion. Key topics include setting goals, focusing efforts, filling gaps, defining centers of gravity, enhancing care coordination, improving access, and staying relevant.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.  

In this week's Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Senior Director Tony Guth and Principal Rebecca Limestall, who give a debrief from Sg2's recent Strategy Exchange, which was all about the convergence of ambulatory strategy and capacity planning. Tony and Rebecca focus on ambulatory care, its management and future investments.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.  

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie chats with Sg2 spine experts Director Donnelle Jageman and Senior Director Kate Zentner, focusing on the development and operational aspects of spine programs, including workforce strategies, site of care shifts, and policy implications.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, we're focusing on SG2 research and around outpatient portfolio and why this research is valuable to our members. Host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Principal Justin Cassidy PhD, and Senior Consultant Rachael Zirkelbach, who highlight the strategic frameworks developed by Sg2 to better understand and plan for the outpatient landscape. We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Earlier this year, Sg2/Vizient released a new monthly report series derived from Sg2 and Vizient data analytics, with the first report focused on critical care capacity. So on this week's Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, invited Sg2 experts Associate Principals Justin Cassidy, PhD, and Rhae Ana Gamber and Vice President Catherine Maji to share their insights on this topic. Justin, Rhae and Catherine discuss the challenges and strategies for managing ICU resources in various health care settings, including community hospitals, academic medical centers (AMCs) and children's hospitals.  Access our Data on the Edge report library here.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

In this week's Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by special guests Dr. Eric Monday, executive vice president for finance and administration and co-executive vice president for health affairs at the University of Kentucky, and Jeff Moser, senior vice president for partner strategy at Compass One Healthcare. Eric and Jeff focus on unique partnerships between health care providers and supply organizations, discussing the partnership between their organizations and exploring how they collaborate to achieve mutual goals in health care services and infrastructure.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin chats with two experts from our emerging strategies practice, Senior Consultant Nikita Arora and Senior Director Andrew Rebhan, about the concept of the hospital of the future. Nikita and Andrew discuss smart hospitals and their potential benefits—especially in the context of post-pandemic recovery and technological advancements—as well as share examples of smart hospital implementations.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie is joined by two experts on the Vizient/Sg2 consulting team, Principal Heidi Pandya and Senior Principal Mike Strilesky, to talk about care delivery transformation in health care. Heidi and Mike discuss capacity and workforce challenges, innovative solutions, and the integration of technology and partnerships.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.  

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie is joined by two Sg2/Vizient consultants, Associate Principal Ryan Hallenbeck and Principal Melissa Threlkeld, to talk about the resurgence and strategic importance of service line planning in health care systems. Ryan and Melissa explore the evolution, key components and strategic approaches to service line management, while emphasizing leadership, infrastructure and physician involvement.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This past July, Sg2 held its annual flagship event, the Sg2 Executive Summit, with the theme of “A Pivotal Moment.” So on this week's Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Senior Principal Bill Woodson to talk about the big takeaways from the event and how they resonated with our attendees. Bill discusses the key themes of leadership synchronization, economic challenges, and strategic pivots in health care, while highlighting the importance of adaptable leadership, the economic realities facing health care systems, and strategies for growth and innovation.    We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, discusses the Vizient Research Institute (VRI) study on consumer needs and access barriers in health care with Sg2 Senior Analyst Victoria Beal and VP, Strategic Research, Erika Johnson. Victoria and Erika share their research findings and surprising highlights, along with recommendations for health systems.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin discusses health systems' efforts to understand and improve network integrity and physician alignment with guests Tammy Tiller-Hewitt, FACHE, President/CEO of Tiller-Hewitt HealthCare Strategies LLC, and Sg2 Associate Principal Christine Sasser-Perry. Tammy and Chris delve into the challenges and solutions health systems face, emphasizing the importance of data, strategic partnerships and effective communication.  Explore these related case studies: Lake Charles Memorial Health System and Memorial Medical Group and Archbold Medical Center   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

In this week's Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Sg2 Associate Principal Justin Cassidy, PhD, to discuss what's going on in the cell and gene therapy space. Justin talks about the increasing approvals of gene therapies and their primary barriers and challenges, as well as who should be involved in the decisions about receiving these therapies and how providers and manufacturers can gain patients' trust.    We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Sg2 recently hosted another Strategy Exchange, so on this week's Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin chats with Sg2 Senior Director Janelle Kwan and Senior Consultant Rachael Zirkelbach about what common themes and challenges were shared from Sg2 member participants. Trevor, Janelle and Rachael discuss the top priorities and emerging relationships for strategy leaders and how strategy leaders not only coordinate with health system CEOs and AI teams, but also how they collaborate with other stakeholders.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Associate Principal Casi Roethler and Kaufman Hall Senior VP Adnan Qureshi to discuss the impact of private equity in health care. Casi and Adnan talk about the current trends and developments in private equity deals and share their perspectives on how private equity can help health care, while also acknowledging its challenges and criticisms.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.    

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, we're focusing on data storytelling—a concept we've been talking about with Sg2 members that's gotten a positive reception. So host Trevor DaRin has invited two Sg2 leaders working in this space, Senior Director Janelle Kwan and Principal Rebecca Limestall, to discuss the core steps of data storytelling and its challenges and best practices.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Sg2 Executive Summit 2024: A Pivotal Moment is taking place soon in Chicago, so on this week's Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Sg2 Principal Brianna Motley and Senior Principal Bill Woodson to provide some background on our theme, as well as a preview of the health care insights and perspectives our experts will be sharing. Brianna and Bill discuss health system structure and culture, the impact of financial performance and resilience on strategic choices, the evolution of the C-suite and CSO, and much more!   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin discusses outpatient rehab—an area that's seeing significant growth—with Sg2 orthopedics expert Director Donnelle Jageman and neurosciences expert Senior Director Kate Zentner. Donnelle and Kate talk about the impact of disrupters and bundled payments on rehab—as well as the role of physical therapy in improving access and outcomes—and challenges and opportunities of the rehab workforce.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, we're closing out our 2024 Impact of Change® Forecast series by focusing on the pediatrics forecast. Host Tori Richie is joined by Sg2 pediatrics experts Senior Consultant Dionne Dela Cruz and Principal Karyl Kopaskie, PhD, to talk about the main trends and drivers of this year's pediatrics forecast, along with the challenges and opportunities children's hospitals are facing.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie is focusing on primary care in the context of our 2024 Impact of Change® forecast, with Sg2 Consultant Caleb Bentley, Associate Principal (and fellow host) Trevor DaRin and Director Stephanie Snider. Caleb, Trevor and Stephanie talk about primary care trends and challenges, the importance of preventive visits, opportunities for integrating behavioral health with primary care, and more.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, find us on Twitter as @Sg2HealthCare, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

We have an exciting episode for you this week, as this episode of Sg2 Perspectives was our first podcast recorded with a live (on Zoom) audience! Hosts Trevor DaRin, Tori Richie and Jayme Zage, PhD, chatted in real time with Sg2's top thought leaders—Principals Brian Esser and Rebecca Limestall and Senior Principal Bill Woodson—about the pivotal moments and decisions that health systems face in current market conditions. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the role of strategy and change management, potential threats from disrupters, the outlook for M&A activity and much more!    We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, find us on Twitter as @Sg2HealthCare, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie is continuing the 2024 Impact of Change® (IoC) forecast conversation with Sg2 Director Gurmeet Bawa and Consultants Setu Shah and Emily Smith—this time, around the topic of innovation. Gurmeet, Setu and Emily talk about some of the key medical innovations in this year's IoC forecast and their implications for health systems, as well as trends and advancements in diagnostic innovations.    We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, find us on Twitter as @Sg2HealthCare, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

As you already know, Sg2's 2024 Impact of Change® Forecast was released last week—be sure to check out our previous episode for an overview. In this week's Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie dives into key stories from the forecast around the CV, orthopedics and neurosciences service lines with Sg2 service line experts Senior Directors Joshua Aaker, PhD, and Kate Zentner and Director Donnelle Jageman. Joshua, Kate and Donelle discuss the impact of an aging population on those service lines, the challenges and opportunities of shifting care settings and sites, and much more!   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, find us on Twitter as @Sg2HealthCare, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.