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In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, guest host Kara Marlatt, PhD, joins host Jayme Zage, PhD, for a timely discussion on how demographic shifts, rising demand, and capacity constraints are reshaping clinical service lines. Sg2 experts Setu Shah, Chad Giese, Dionne Dela Cruz, and Rachael Zirkelbach also join the conversation to share how organizations are rethinking care delivery across cardiovascular, cancer, women’s health, and surgery. From lifespan-based segmentation to cross-specialty collaboration and strategic partnerships, this conversation highlights innovative strategies to meet demand and drive growth.

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In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD is joined by Sg2 experts Emily Fitt and Rhae Ana Gamber to discuss evolving diabetes care trends through both clinical and strategic lens. They explore key differences in managing pediatric vs adult populations and type 1 vs type 2 diabetes, along with emerging innovations such as GLP-1 medications, continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin delivery systems. The conversation also highlights the importance of personalized care, social determinants of health, and systemwide planning to meet rising demand and improve outcomes.

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In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Sg2 experts Jen Goff, Emily Fitt, Kara Marlatt, PhD, Donnelle Jageman and Kate Zentner to explore the most impactful clinical innovations reshaping care delivery and how health care organizations are adapting in real time. From GLP-1s and AI-driven behavioral health tools to site of care shifts and interdisciplinary care models, they discuss strategies to meet rising demand, scale innovation and safeguard margins across different service lines.

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In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 expert Mahaya Walker to unpack surprising insights from a recent Strategy Exchange focused on the evolving role of strategy teams in physician alignment. They explore why strategy leaders are often underutilized in alignment efforts, how generational shifts are shaping physician employment models, and where gaps exist between short-term activities and long-term goals like Value-Based Care. Tune in for fresh perspectives on how academic medical centers and community hospitals are navigating this complex terrain.

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As workforce shortages persist, health systems must think beyond traditional staffing models. This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin and Sg2 expert Janelle Kwan discuss the Human + Workforce: an emerging model where people and technology collaborate to meet care demands more efficiently. They explore real-world applications in specialties like endocrinology and colorectal cancer, address equity and physician engagement, and outline what it takes to scale this model system-wide.

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In this Sg2 Perspectives episode, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 experts Sushma Narra and Ryota Terada to unpack the newly released Sg2 Economic Index 3.0. They explore what’s new in the latest version, how it enables more granular, forward-looking market analysis, and how health systems and industry partners are using it to guide strategic decisions. From market-specific insights to climate risk and competition, this tool helps leaders anticipate future challenges before they hit the balance sheet.

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Precision medicine is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s shaping care today. Sg2 experts Justin Cassidy, PhD, Kara Marlatt, PhD, and Andrew Rebhan join host Trevor DaRin to explore how data, artificial intelligence (AI) and genetics are transforming treatment from “one size fits all” to personalized care. They discuss where health systems are leading, where challenges remain and how organizations can strategically invest in this evolving landscape.

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Uncertainty is the new normal in health care, but strategic leaders don’t have to guess what’s ahead. In this episode, Sg2 experts Janelle Kwan and Anthony Guth join host Jayme Zage, PhD, to explore environmental scenario planning—a strategic approach that helps health systems proactively prepare for a range of external futures. They introduce the EDICT framework (External, Distinct, Impactful, Credible, Timely), which guides organizations in identifying which potential scenarios are most critical to address.

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Behavioral health patients continue to face long emergency department (ED) stays and access challenges—particularly those with government insurance. In this episode, Sg2 expert Jen Goff joins host Jayme Zage, PhD to explore how ED utilization trends are evolving and to highlight innovative crisis care models gaining traction across the country. From mobile response teams to empath units, learn how hospitals and community partners are collaborating to deliver more effective, efficient crisis services. Jen also shares practical guidance for organizations working to strengthen their behavioral health strategies. 

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As health systems face increasing pressure to improve access and efficiency, orthopedic urgent care is an emerging focus area. In this Sg2 Perspectives episode, Sg2 experts Donnelle Jageman and Megan LaRose join host Tori Richie to explore how health systems are leveraging walk-in ortho clinics to reduce ED burden, drive downstream revenue, and capture new patients. They share real-world insights from Virtua Health’s successful Ortho Express model and discuss considerations like staffing, co-location, and billing. Tune in for actionable strategies to launch and scale orthopedic urgent care. 

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