The American Journal of Healthcare Strategy

Avianna Aguilar, MHA, Administrative Fellow Alum and Operations supervisor at Rush University Medical Center shares the exciting projects she's working on and advice for prospective fellows. If you are a prospective fellow, an executive looking to make a move to Chicago, or curious about Rush's innovative approach to talent development, you're not going to want to miss this great episode.

New Publication Alert: "The Intersection of Social Determinants and Medicaid in a Post-COVID Policy Spectrum" by Jiya Vaidya. This insightful analysis dives into how Medicaid addresses health-related social needs (HRSN) through Section 1115 waivers, emphasizing equity in public health strategy. With programs targeting housing, nutrition, and transportation, CMS initiatives mark a transformative step toward addressing structural barriers in underserved communities. Highlights: 📈 Post-COVID shifts in Medicaid policy and enrollment 🏠 Innovative programs for housing, nutrition, and community care hubs 🌍 A call to integrate social determinants into healthcare policy for lasting impact What are your thoughts on addressing social determinants of health in Medicaid policy? #HealthPolicy, #Medicaid, #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth, #HealthcareEquity, #PublicHealth, #PostCOVID, #CMS, #HRSN, #Section1115Waivers, #HealthcareStrategy, #HealthEquity, #HealthOutcomes, #PublicHealthPolicy, #MedicaidInnovation, #HealthcareReform, #EquitableCare

Hannah Hawthorne of UVA Health, sat down with us to talk about her incredible time at the UVA Health Administrative Fellowship, her recent trip to the Disney Institute, and her journey into the University of Utah MHA Program. We cover the work being done in sustainability, a new Parkinson's clinic, and Disney institute's FAIL concept, among many other topics. Don't miss this great episode! #HealthcareAdministration #AdministrativeFellowship #HealthAdmin #Healthcare #CareerGuidance #UVA #UVAHealth #MHA #HealthcareStrategy #CareerAdvice

In 2023, Syed Safayet Siddiqi founded The American Journal of Healthcare Strategy with a bold mission: to bridge the gap in healthcare administration by sharing actionable insights that improve patient care and operational efficiency. What began as one person’s vision has grown into a thriving platform for collaboration among healthcare leaders across hospitals, payers, pharmaceutical companies, and beyond. As we look ahead to 2025, we remain committed to our original mission: advancing healthcare strategy through shared knowledge, innovation, and a relentless focus on patient-centered solutions. Read Syed’s inspiring founding story here #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareStrategy #Innovation #VisionaryLeadership #Startup #Founder #CEO #Inspiration

Building Community Trust is going to be a #1 priority for Providers and Payers heading into 2025. We spoke with Dr. Airica Powell-Steed,Ed.D, MBA, RN, CSSMBB,FACHE,FAAN, an expert in not just building, but re-building community trust in healthcare institutions. She shared tips for leaders, advice for early-careerists, and touching personal stories that have shaped her into the community health advocate and executive leader she is today. Don't miss this incredible episode. #HealthcareStrategy #Healthcare #HealthcareAdministration #ExecutiveLeadership #CommunityFirst #PublicHealth #PopulationHealth

Premier's Daniel DeBehnke MD, MBA recently joined The American Journal of Healthcare Strategy's podcast, The Strategy of Health. They discussed the importance of continuous process improvement, the role of healthcare advisors as partners in identifying meaningful areas of opportunity and empowering change, rapid-cycle learning, and more. ➡️ Click here to read the article and listen to the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/eGM46WUG

An inspiring episode with Chesna Panicker, MHA where we discuss her journey from Saint Louis University's 4+1 BHA/MHA program, internship at SteadyMD, and administrative internship at Cleveland Clinic, to her time as a fellow and now senior practice manager with UPMC. She provides a lot of great advice for early-careerists and potential fellows looking to make their applications successful and how to gain experience and insight beyond your years. Don't miss this great episode! #AdministrativeFellow #AdminFellow #ACHE #Healthcare #HealthAdmin #HealthcareAdministration #MHA #MHAGrad #AdministrativeFellowship #Operations #CareerGuidance #CareerAdvice

If you haven't had a chance yet, we encourage you to take a listen to our incredible conversation with EY Entrepeneur of year in healthcare for 2024, Eric Reimer of Healthmap Solutions where he shares invaluable insights for entrepreneurs and executives alike. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUpVrjbY Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eAcfNqrB

We had the amazing opportunity to speak with Daniel DeBehnke MD, MBA the Chief Physician Executive at Premier Inc. where we discussed the future of healthcare consulting, and how consultants can empower healthcare organizations through Rapid-Cycle improvement. #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareConsulting #HealthcareInnovation #RapidCycleImprovement #OperationalExcellence #PhysicianExecutive #HealthcareTransformation #PremierInc #HealthcareStrategy #ContinuousImprovement #ValueBasedCare #LeadershipInHealthcare

We have the privilege of sharing the incredible journey of Rasika Mukkamala, MHA, a CommonSpirit Health Administrative Fellow, whose path is a masterclass in exploration, authenticity, and perseverance. From diverse internships to navigating the intense fellowship application process, Rasika's story is packed with lessons for aspiring healthcare administrators. Whether you’re a student, a mentor, or an early-career professional, this piece offers actionable advice to help you succeed in the ever-evolving world of healthcare. #HealthcareLeadership #AdministrativeFellowships #CareerDevelopment #HealthcareAdministration #Mentorship #LeadershipGrowth #CommonSpiritHealth