Healthcare workers have been heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they aren’t always treated as such. How can health system leaders cultivate a spirit of teamwork—especially if their health system has made some missteps during the pandemic?

We know that nurses and physicians have deserved a standing ovation. But today, we’re talking about how we can encourage and applaud other unsung heroes in healthcare.

Before the pandemic, a majority of U.S. healthcare industry leaders—including nearly half of the nation’s hospital boards—said their organization did not have a formal succession plan in place.

In this episode, we’re talking to Tanya Andreadis, chief marketing officer at UCLA Health. In January, L.A. County became the first county in the U.S. to reach one million cases. They’re also navigating how to reach a community that’s extremely diverse in race, language, socioeconomic status and mindsets about healthcare and the vaccine.

Dr. Joseph Cacchione, executive vice president of clinical and network services for Ascension, shares his insight on how healthcare organizations can educate their patients on the COVID-19 vaccine.

Healthcare organizations are becoming increasingly focused on innovative technology solutions like telehealth, enhanced electronic health records and partnerships with technology companies.

Hospital and health system CEOs have called the industry “ripe” for disruption, and innovation is key. But how do you innovate with regulations and an organizational culture that may not be ready for the dramatic shifts that it needs?

In Episode #14 of "Next Up," Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, discusses how social determinants of health are healthcare’s responsibility, especially given inequities laid bare by the pandemic.

In Episode #13 of "Next Up," Modern Healthcare's Alex Kacik talks about what's needed to address the specific challenges rural hospitals are facing, and how new leaders can use innovation and creativity to keep these facilities up and running.

In Episode #12 of "Next Up," Ceci Connolly, president and CEO at Alliance of Community Health Plans, discusses what the healthcare landscape could look like after the 2020 election.