Sg2 Perspectives

Insurance Coverage Forecast

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, explore the trends reshaping insurance coverage with our host Trevor DaRin and Sg2 Principal Brian Esser and Senior Director Tori Richie as they dive into the challenges and opportunities ahead. From shifting payer patterns to the rise of high-deductible plans, this episode unpacks the evolving dynamics that health systems must navigate to stay ahead.

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

ASCs: Challenges and Opportunities

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, Sg2 experts Director Donnelle Jageman and Senior Director Tony Guth join our host Tori Richie as they dive into the evolving world of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). They explore trends shaping the ASC landscape, key factors influencing market adoption, and strategies for health systems to stay competitive in this rapidly growing space.

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Data-Driven Health Strategies

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Sg2 Principal Brianna Motley and Vice President Catherine Maji to discuss the groundbreaking Data on the Edge series. They explore how combining utilization, clinical, operational, and cost data reveals surprising insights into health system performance and highlights actionable strategies for improvement. From emergency department trends to outpatient market share and equity in surgical care, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for health care leaders.

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Transforming Cancer Care Delivery

Cancer care is evolving rapidly, presenting both opportunities and challenges for health systems. In this episode, Sg2 Senior Consultant Setu Shah, and Kaufman Hall SVP Melissa Threlkeld, FACHE and VP Ryan Hallenbeck, join host Tori Richie to explore strategies for planning and expanding cancer service lines. From addressing workforce shortages to improving survivorship care and embracing innovative care models, the conversation highlights how organizations can meet rising demand while keeping patients at the center.

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

 

Bill Woodson Breaks Down 2024's Top Trends

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, Sg2 Senior Principal Bill Woodson joins our hosts Trevor DaRin, Jayme Zage, PhD, and Tori Richie to reflect on the top 10 trends that shaped health care in 2024. From the rapid integration of AI to shifting economic strategies, innovative partnerships, and the rise of ambulatory-first care, this year-end review highlights the shifts and strategies health care systems are embracing to navigate 2025 and beyond. 

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Pediatric Medicine’s Pivotal Moments

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, tune in for highlights from the Sg2 Children's Hospital Summit. Associate Principal Rhae Ana Gamber and Consultant Dionne Dela Cruz share key insights from the meeting, including transformative advancements in pediatric medicine, children’s hospital expansion and partnership trends, and strategies for driving growth and enhancing systemness. Hear how children's hospitals are adapting to transform care and build a brighter, patient-centered future. 

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Building Health Care's Future

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, join host Trevor DaRin as he speaks with Mark Bultman and Andrew Zimmer, principals from HGA’s health care team, about how architecture and strategy intersect to meet the unique demands of patients, staff and communities. From high-growth markets to innovative ambulatory centers, they explore the shifting priorities and design strategies helping health care organizations navigate challenges and opportunities in an evolving landscape. 

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

2024 AMC Summit: Recapping the Pivotal Moments

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, we're recapping the 2024 AMC Summit: Recapping the Pivotal Moments. Host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Sg2 experts Associate Principal Justin Cassidy, PhD, and National Vice President of Intelligence, Michael Humphrey, as they break down pivotal themes, from advancing systemness and the revenue growth potential in ambulatory care to clinical innovations that are reshaping the field.

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Health Care Headlines Unpacked

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Principal Chad Giese, National Vice President of Intelligence Michael Humphrey, and Principal Rebecca Limestall for a rapid-fire discussion of recent health care news. They share insights on collaborations like Longitude Health's ambitious partnership, Mayo Clinic's advances in remote cardiac care, and evolving polices in state-level health care. The group also debates the future of pharmacy benefit managers, changes in site neutrality, and the impact of GLP-1 drugs on obesity management and bariatric surgery.

 

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

 

Stories from the Road

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin catches up with Sg2 Senior Principal Bill Woodson, who shares stories and insights from his recent travels. They discuss the varied priorities of health systems across the US including stabilizing growth initiatives, trends in value-based care, and the strategic decisions health systems face in adapting to economic and technological shifts.

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Consulting Approach to Programmatic Expansion

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie is joined by Associate Principal Ryan Hallenbeck and Principal Melissa Threlkeld about the consulting approach to programmatic expansion. Ryan and Melissa discuss strategies for health care organizations to consider when planning for expansion. Key topics include setting goals, focusing efforts, filling gaps, defining centers of gravity, enhancing care coordination, improving access, and staying relevant.

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

 

The Evolving Role of CSOs

In this week’s Sg2 Perspectives, you’ll hear a familiar voice as host Tori Richie talks to one of the podcast’s other hosts, Associate Principal Trevor DaRin, about the evolving role of the chief strategy officer in health systems. Trevor highlights the key skills and backgrounds necessary for the CSO role and how different market conditions influence their strategies.

 

 We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Strategy Exchange Debrief: Ambulatory

In this week’s Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Senior Director Tony Guth and Principal Rebecca Limestall, who give a debrief from Sg2’s recent Strategy Exchange, which was all about the convergence of ambulatory strategy and capacity planning. Tony and Rebecca focus on ambulatory care, its management and future investments.

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Spine Program Strategy

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie chats with Sg2 spine experts Director Donnelle Jageman and Senior Director Kate Zentner, focusing on the development and operational aspects of spine programs, including workforce strategies, site of care shifts, and policy implications.

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Outpatient Portfolio Strategy

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, we're focusing on Sg2 research and around outpatient portfolio and why this research is valuable to our members. Host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 Principal Justin Cassidy PhD, and Senior Consultant Rachael Zirkelbach, who highlight the strategic frameworks developed by Sg2 to better understand and plan for the outpatient landscape.

 

We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.