Best Institute for Health Metrics Podcasts (2025)

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Working to Leverage a Foundation of Clinical Integrity to Improve the Health of more than 40 Million Americans 29:29

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Robert Mandel MD, is the President of Clinical Excellence and Chief Medical Officer for Carelon Health, a subsidiary of the huge payer-provider platform Elevance Health. He is also a physician leader steeped in the principles of Habitual Excellence who has been associated with some of the building block breakthroughs in delivering better healthcare…

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Health trends in the ASEAN region 28:55

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“We chose these four topics to highlight some of the ongoing and emerging population health challenges faced by the region in recent years,” said Dr. Marie Ng, lead author and Affiliate Associate Professor at IHME and Associate Professor at National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. She discussed this four-paper series that…

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Culture Is The Answer: Practical Success In The C-Suite From a Repeatable Playbook For Excellence 47:34

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Carrie Willetts is one of the next-generation leaders of the Habitual Excellence movement, finding new ways to connect its ideas to everyone in the organization, practically and efficiently, using plainer language and simpler core concepts to achieve profound results at scale.As Chief Administrative Officer of the rapidly growing WVU Medicine, Carr…

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Celebrating 20 Years of Value Capture 43:23

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In this episode of Habitual Excellence, Value Capture is celebrating 20 years of supporting visionary healthcare leaders by introducing its own next generation CEO, Shana Padgett, who looks forward energetically to helping leaders advance health and healthcare without harm, wait or waste for the next 20 years. Shana shares why as a proven executive…

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Innovative ambulatory growth, focused on the fundamentals 33:59

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Join us in this insightful episode as we explore how to grow ambulatory care successfully while fulfilling an organization's core purpose. Our guest, Simon Curtis, COO of Duke Health Integrated Practice, shares his experience tackling two significant challenges: integrating a faculty practice and meeting increased patient demand, with volumes risin…

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Understanding health care spending in the United States 18:20

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Health care spending in the US is expected to reach more than $7 trillion by 2031. New research by IHME examines US health care spending by county and health condition and finds significant variation. Where you live, the type of care you receive, and how it’s paid for makes a difference. Understanding these trends is critical to identifying ways to…

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World-Class Operations, Forward-Thinking Strategy: Lessons in Public Health Leadership 38:33

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In this discussion, Dr. CJ Kunnappilly, CEO of San Mateo County Health, emphasizes the critical importance of leadership clarity and strategic focus in public health. He reflects on his journey from a physician prioritizing patient care to a CEO recognizing the need to delegate operational tasks and fully embrace his role as a strategic leader. Kun…

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The growing crisis of obesity in the US 11:04

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It’s an issue across every state and every age group: sharply rising rates of overweight and obesity. The most comprehensive study of current and future trends in the United States finds that by 2050, 213 million adults and more than 43 million children and adolescents are expected to have overweight or obesity. IHME researchers note that urgent ac…

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Measuring well-being across the US 14:24

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Race, gender, and where you live can have a profound impact on your well-being. In a first-of-its kind analysis, new data shows significant disparities in individual well-being as measured by lifespan, education, and income. As researchers point out, these disparities are not merely statistics, but a call for action. We discuss the data with study …

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Beyond the Uniform: Dr. Kecia Kelly on Leadership and Veteran Care 31:26

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In this special Veterans Day edition of the “Habitual Excellence” podcast, host Ken Segel interviews Dr. Kecia Kelly, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Legacy Health, who shares her extensive career journey from a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps to various leadership roles in healthcare. Dr. Kelly discusses the im…

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Community Health Workers are key to remote global care 17:59

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Half the world’s population lacks access to essential health services. Dr. Madeleine Ballard, CEO and co-founder of the Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC) and community health worker Prossy Muyingo discuss the critical role played by community health workers. Transcript On behalf of CHIC, Dr. Ballard has been named the 2024 Roux Prize winner.…

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From Metrics to Meaning: Shifting Focus in Healthcare Quality and Safety 52:32

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In this episode of the Habitual Excellence Podcast, Ken Segel interviews Dr. Richard Shannon, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Duke University Health System, about the evolution of healthcare quality and safety over the past 25 years. Dr. Shannon discusses his journey, which shifted focus after encountering Paul O'Neill and the Pi…

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AMR is a major threat to global health 12:30

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IHME Director Dr. Chris Murray discusses the latest research from GBD, which provides the most comprehensive impact of AMR to date. The data combines historical trends and forecasts through 2050, showing the development of this major global health threat. Transcript An independent population health research organization based at the University of W…

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Restoring Joy in Healthcare: Leadership's Role in Tackling Burnout 31:31

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In this episode of the Habitual Excellence podcast, host Ken Segel interviews Dr. Paul DeChant, an expert on physician burnout, with a focus on how workplace dysfunction rather than personal resilience drives burnout among clinicians. Dr. DeChant explains that burnout arises when clinicians spend too much time on administrative tasks and not enough…

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Beyond Results: The Power of Serious Leadership in Healthcare 33:01

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In this podcast episode, Katie Anderson and Gerald Harris discuss the concept of serious leadership in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. Katie shares insights from her experiences, including lessons from Japanese leadership practices, highlighting how leaders can break the h…

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The Courage to Lead: A Blueprint for Healthcare Excellence 47:30

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Tune in to our latest podcast episode as we delve into the critical topic of leadership and organizational culture in healthcare, featuring insights from Cooper Linton, Associate Vice President – Duke HomeCare and Hospice, a prominent voice in the home care and hospice sector. In this engaging conversation, Cooper and Ken Segel discuss the impact o…

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WellSpan CEO Roxanna Gapstur, Leading the Creation of a Lean Management System - Update 36:15

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Congratulations to former Value Capture client, WellSpan Health, for being honored with the American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize! Our guest is Roxanna Gapstur, PhD, RN, the President and Chief Executive Officer of WellSpan Health, in Pennsylvania. She has been in that role since January 2019. Dr. Gapstur has extensive experience in…

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Innovating Children's Healthcare: Strategies and Successes with Dr. Marc Gorelick 47:59

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In this episode of "Habitual Excellence," Ken Segel, CEO of Value Capture, interviews Dr. Marc Gorelick, the CEO of Children's Minnesota. Dr. Gorelick shares his journey to becoming a leader in pediatric healthcare, highlighting his background as a pediatric emergency medicine physician and his motivation to impact more children's lives. Throughout…

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Leadership Redefined: The Paul O'Neill Approach to Success 1:06:11

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In this special episode of the "Habitual Excellence" podcast, Ken Segel, CEO of Value Capture, discusses the leadership principles of the late Paul O'Neill Sr., former CEO of Alcoa and U.S. Treasury Secretary. Joined by Bill O'Rourke, Kevin McKnight, and Paul O'Neill Jr., they share personal stories highlighting O'Neill's unwavering respect for eve…

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From air pollution to smoking, which risk factors contribute the most to health loss? 13:21

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Understanding the relationship between risk factors and health outcomes is key to improving health and developing evidence-based policy. The latest Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) uses innovative new methods to analyze risk factors to health in more than 200 countries. We discuss the data with study author Dr. Michael Brauer of IHME and the Un…

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Forecasting the state of world health in 2050 18:37

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Can we see the future in the present? How will the world be impacted by conditions including diabetes and other non-communicable diseases? How will environmental changes impact health? The latest Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) forecasts disease burden scenarios for more than 200 countries through 2050. We discuss the data with study author IH…

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Driving Routine Excellence in Healthcare: "The Pancake Syrup" Model 40:11

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In this insightful episode, host Ken Segel engages Ronnie Daves, a seasoned leader in healthcare, to explore the innovative approach of the Pancake Syrup model in delivering high-quality care. Ronnie shares how this model focuses on routine tasks being performed exceptionally well, thereby freeing up valuable time for healthcare providers to focus …

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Disparities in disease burden between males and females 15:42

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Males and females have unique health concerns that grow over time. Females show higher rates of health loss from conditions including depressive disorders, anxiety, Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Males show higher rates of health loss from cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver diseases. The latest Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) looks at tr…

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Why PEPFAR matters, with Dr. Anthony Fauci 17:06

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PEPFAR has saved more than 25 million lives and provides funding for AIDS treatment and education programs across Africa and into Asia and the Americas. But the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief faces new uncertainty in terms of long-term financial support. Traditionally funded for five years at a time, the program has recently been funded…

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Journey Towards Habitual Excellence: Lessons with Ed Gainey 33:08

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In this podcast episode, Ken Segel, the CEO of Value Capture, meets with Mayor Ed Gainey, City of Pittsburgh, to discuss the city's journey toward habitual excellence and Mayor Gainey's leadership learnings. We will explore the principles of habitual excellence as exemplified by Mayor Ed Gainey of Pittsburgh. The episode delves into Gainey's leader…

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We are facing a low-fertility future 13:51

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The world is facing a low-fertility future. By 2050, more than three-quarters of countries will not have fertility rates high enough to sustain population size over time. The latest Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) looks at past and future trends, which have major implications for societies and economies. We discuss the fertility research with …

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Introducing GBD 2021 19:25

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The Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) is the most comprehensive assessment of health trends and conditions across countries. The latest GBD studies provide detailed analysis of disease burden related to life expectancy, fertility, neurology, and many other health topics. We discuss GBD with IHME Director Dr. Christopher Murray. Read the transcri…

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US maternal mortality 18:22

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Maternal mortality is a public health crisis in the United States. From 1999 and 2019, US maternal mortality more than doubled, according to a new study published by IHME and Mass General Brigham. We discuss this research with Dr. Greg Roth of IHME, Dr. Allison Bryant of Mass General Brigham, and Professor Monica McLemore of University of Washingto…

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Antimicrobial resistance is the biggest threat to the Americas 14:04

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A new study shows that antimicrobial resistance (AMR)is a significant threat in all 35 countries in the Americas causing 2 distinct problems: a high burden of infectious diseases & countries where a concerning proportion of infections involve AMR. We discuss the research with co-authors Lucien Swetschinski and Daniel Araki, as well as Dr. Gisela Ro…

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How well did your country recover from the pandemic? 14:47

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Dr. Emmanuela Gakidou and Dr. Ali Mokdad discuss the results from our new Pandemic Recovery Survey, showing the health and wellness of 21 countries following the pandemic. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Learn about the survey An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine,…

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Health outlooks for the most common form of arthritis 10:59

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About 15% of people over the age of 30 have osteoarthritis. We discuss the implications for population health with IHME researchers Dr. Jaimie Steinmetz and Dr. Liane Ong, as well as University of British Columbia's Dr. Jack Kopec. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health research organization ba…

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Anemia remains stubbornly common for women and children 14:01

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A new study shows that anemia impacts one in four people around the world, primarily women of childbearing age and children under the age of five. We discuss the research with Dr. Nick Kassebaum, Will Gardner, and Dr. Theresa McHugh. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health research organization …

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LGBTQIA+ health care and the role of inclusive data 34:16

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In honor of Pride month, IHME's Maja Pasovic sat down with Dr. Shanna Stryker (MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine at the University of Cincinnati) to better understand her work with LGBTQIA+ patients, the structural and social health care barriers they face, the way policy and politics directly affect LGBTQIA+ he…

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Diabetes 15:13

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More people are living with diabetes now than ever before, and we expect numbers to continue increasing, with 1.3 billion cases in 2050. We discuss the new findings with Dr. Liane Ong and Lauryn Stafford, who recently published their research. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health research org…

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Sickle Cell Disease 22:02

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Despite being considered a “rare” disease, sickle cell affects a huge number of people in some parts of the world, like Africa and South Asia. We speak with Dr. Nick Kassebaum, Dr. Theresa McHugh, and Azalea Thomson about their recent research. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health research or…

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Low back pain 16:56

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Low back pain is the number one cause of disability in the world. We speak with Professor Manuela Ferreira, Dr. Jaimie Steinmetz, and Dr. Garland Culbreth, who recently published a study exploring the contributing risk factors and impacts of low back pain. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health…

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Chronic Respiratory Disease 11:38

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In this episode of Global Health Insights, we explore the impact of air pollution and smoking on chronic respiratory diseases, particularly for people in East and South Asia. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, t…

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US health disparities by race 15:11

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IHME researchers studying health disparities in the US share the impacts of race and ethnicity on life expectancy, COVID-19 outcomes, and more. Watch the conversation Read the transcript An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (I…

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COVID resiliency in the US 26:06

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Which states fared the best in the fight against COVID? And which political, social, and economic factors had the biggest impact on their outcomes? Health researchers Tom Bollyky, Emma Castro, and Joe Dieleman join Pauline Chiou to discuss the findings from their recently-published research on COVID resiliency in the US. Watch the conversation Read…

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The challenge of long COVID 22:26

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Three years after we first began forecasting the trajectory of the COVID pandemic, we bring together IHME experts to discuss the ongoing effects of COVID, and where we go from here. In today's episode, Dr. Sarah Wulf Hanson and Dr. Celine Gounder share their research on long COVID – its symptoms and paths to recovery, and who is most likely to be a…

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COVID reinfection protection 12:18

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Three years after we first began forecasting the trajectory of the COVID pandemic, we bring together IHME experts to discuss the ongoing effects of COVID, and where we go from here. In today's episode, Dr. Caroline Stein and Dr. Hasan Nassereldine discuss natural immunity (aka immunity from getting infected with COVID) and the best time to get a bo…

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Lessons learned from COVID 30:23

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Three years after we first began forecasting the trajectory of the COVID pandemic, we bring together IHME experts to discuss the ongoing effects of COVID, and where we go from here. In today's episode, Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Christopher Murray talk with Pauline Chiou about the lessons learned so far. Watch the conversation Read the transcript An i…

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COVID's impact on mental health 15:27

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Three years after we first began forecasting the trajectory of the COVID pandemic, we bring together IHME experts to discuss the ongoing effects of COVID, and where we go from here. In today's episode, Pauline Chiou talks about the pandemic's impact on mental health with Dr. Alize Ferrari and Dr. Damian Santomauro. Watch the conversation Read the t…

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Future pandemic preparedness 21:16

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Three years after we first began forecasting the trajectory of the COVID pandemic, we bring together IHME experts to discuss the ongoing effects of COVID, and where we go from here. “To really understand how we can do better in the next pandemic, we need to interrogate what made a difference in this one.” - Dr. Thomas Bollyky In today's episode, we…

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Healthcare Horizon: Strategies for Breakthrough Change with Ken Segel and Lou Shapiro 49:22

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In this podcast episode, Ken Segel, the CEO of Value Capture, engages in a conversation with Lou Shapiro on developing and deploying a strategy that breaks through and makes the kind of difference we need in healthcare right now, and it's very challenging circumstances, and trying to use this as a moment to change deeply for the better. They will d…

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Leadership, Strategy, and Excellence in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. David Zaas 42:22

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In this podcast episode, Ken Segel, the CEO of Value Capture, engages in a conversation with Dr. David Zaas, a pulmonary and critical care physician with extensive leadership experience in major health systems. The episode revolves around the theme of strategy deployment and its importance in healthcare. Dr. Zaas, who currently serves as the presid…

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A Chief of Surgery's Leadership Journey 1:07:27

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How a leadership journey along with an organization transformation brought one leader from considering leaving the profession to feeling engaged in his work again.

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How well did your country recover from the pandemic? 14:47

1+ y ago14:47

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Dr. Emmanuela Gakidou and Dr. Ali Mokdad discuss the results from our new Pandemic Recovery Survey, showing the health and wellness of 21 countries following the pandemic. An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) works with…

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Health outlooks for the most common form of arthritis 10:59

2y ago10:59

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About 15% of people over the age of 30 have osteoarthritis. We discuss the implications for population health with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) researchers Dr. Jaimie Steinmetz and Dr. Liane Ong, as well as the University of British Columbia's Dr. Jacek Kopec. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An…

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Getting to Zero Harm for Patients and Staff with DEIA and Psychological Safety Concepts [Webinar] 1:30:47

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View video and more here ay 16, 2023, from 1 to 2:30 pm ET A panel discussion with a team of leaders from Value Capture, LLC, clinicians, Continuous Improvement professionals, and DEIA practitioners (scroll down for bios): Deondra Wardelle Mark Graban Debbie Sears Barnard Alan Wikler, Psy.D. Gerald Harris Ken Segel About the Session Discover what g…

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