272: How leaders need to rethink their approach to philanthropy
To make philanthropy a reliable revenue stream, health systems need more than just generous donors—they need strategy, structure, and sustained investment.
In this episode, Abby Burns speaks with Advisory Board philanthropy expert and founder of Twin Point Insights, Erin Lanahan, about how not-for-profit health systems can build high-performing fundraising programs. They explore the “four Cs” of effective philanthropy—clear expectations, consistent resourcing, compelling priorities, and committed allies—and unpack how leaders can apply these principles to boost ROI, strengthen donor relationships, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
We’re here to help:
Healthcare Campaign Survey #1: Campaign Context
4 imperatives for successful fundraising campaigns
[Ongoing research] Twin Point Insights: Healthcare Campaign Survey Series
[Roundtable] HOME - Modernizing grateful engagement in a time of healthcare transformation
[On-demand webinar] What the future of health system growth means for philanthropy leaders
[On-demand webinar] Using market data to inform your philanthropy strategy
[On-demand webinar] State of the industry: Exploring the future of healthcare philanthropy
Key findings from the Medicare Advantage vision insurance consumer survey
Oral oncolytics: Strategies for improving adherence and persistence
A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.
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271: Inside Ochsner Health's strategy for successful VBC
Ochsner Health has been pushing the envelope on value-based care for decades. The New Orleans-based system has succeeded in driving significant cost savings—while improving quality— states that traditionally rank lower in America's Health Rankings The question is: how do they do it?
This week, host Abby Burns invites Ochsner Health Network’s Eric Gallagher, CEO and Dr. Beau Raymond, CMO to unpack their approach to building out a successful value-based care engine. Throughout the conversation, they share:
How they measure success (and what they’ve achieved)
How they evolved their system to the one they have in place today
What true payer-provider partnership does—and doesn’t—look like to them
How they are fine-tuning their value-based care tactics to meet oncoming headwinds
We’re here to help:
Expert Care in Louisiana and Beyond | Ochsner Health
How Ochsner Health grounded its VBC success in a culture of innovation
Radio Advisory Value-Based Care playlist
Ep. 243: What’s now and what’s next in value-based care
Ep. 250: VBC success is possible. Here's how Advocate Health does it.
Value-Based Care landing page
Help manage the long-term effects of COVID-19 with timely care
A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.
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270: Service line snapshot: What every health leader needs to know
Each year, Advisory Board delivers an update on the most significant trends shaping service line strategy – identifying exactly what service line and strategy leaders should prioritize in the year ahead.
In this episode, host Rae Woods is joined by Advisory Board experts Lindsey Paul, Kristin Strubel, Gabriela Marmolejos, and Ellie Wiles to unpack the universal challenges specialties are facing as we head into 2026.
Throughout the conversation, you’ll hear how access constraints, workforce pressures, policy changes, and innovative payment models are influencing key service lines—including oncology, cardiovascular, women’s health, and neurology.
Looking for insights on a specific service line? Jump ahead using the timestamps below:
1:26 – 6:50: Lindsay Paul on oncology
6:51 – 12:14: Kristen Strubel on cardiovascular
14:08 – 22:29: Gabriela Marmolejos on women’s health
22:30 – 27:58: Ellie Wiles on neurology
We’re here to help:
Oncology service line outlook – 2025
Cardiovascular service line outlook – 2025
Women’s health service line outlook – 2025
Neurosciences service line outlook – 2025
Orthopedics service line outlook – 2025
Watch our member testimonials and learn about upcoming Advisory Board events
Blood-based colorectal screening: A closer look for health plans
A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.
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269: The government shutdown, and what rural executives need to know before Nov. 5
In this special episode of Radio Advisory, recorded at 9:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, 2025, host Rae Woods walks through two major healthcare policy disruptions: the federal government shutdown and the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Rae explains the immediate implications for care delivery and funding as Medicare telehealth and Hospital-at-Home waivers expire and debates over ACA tax credits and Medicaid work requirements stall in Congress.
She also unpacks new guidance from CMS on the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, outlining what leaders must do to apply for funding before the November 5th deadline and best position themselves to support their rural communities.
We’re here to help:
Healthcare Policy Updates Timeline
Health policy roundup: CMS opens applications for $50B rural health fund
A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.
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268: Create an ambulatory care network that’s smarter — not just bigger
For years, health systems have approached ambulatory care as a pipeline for inpatient volumes. But today’s health care environment calls for a new mindset—one that prioritizes ambulatory capabilities designed to drive enterprise-wide success.
Challenging this longstanding approach is just the first step.
In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods welcomes Advisory Board experts Nick Hula and Lauren Woodrow to explore why the ambulatory network of the future demands getting better before getting bigger. Smart growth isn’t just about expansion—it’s about focusing on operational efficiency, breaking clinicians’ attachment to specific sites, and leveraging partnerships to unlock the full potential of ambulatory care.
We’re here to help:
Ep. 238: Is your ambulatory strategy stuck in 2015?
It’s time for systems to change how they prioritize and design their ambulatory strategy
[Webinar] How to build the ambulatory network of the future
Q&A: How Optum Financial is modernizing healthcare payment delivery
[Webinar] Care variation reduction: A $100B savings opportunity
A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.
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