The Race to Value Podcast will be taking a short hiatus the next few weeks, but do not worry, we will be returning with new episodes and a few changes!

After the departure of our Executive Director, and Podcast Host Dr. Eric Weaver, we will be introducing our new host Ashley Schwartz in April! Ashley is thrilled to have the opportunity to interview some influential leaders in healthcare and discuss our favorite things- Health Equity, Value Based Care, and Education.

Are healthcare DEI efforts losing steam?

In recent years, "DEI" has become a political buzzword — and health systems' efforts aren't immune to the consequences, leaders in the field say.

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts were rolled out en masse in 2020. Healthcare was among the many industries to adopt such programs, aiming to broaden the workforce, improve employee satisfaction and address disparities in patient populations. C-suite leaders were appointed to lead sweeping culture changes and revamp hiring practices; offices were installed to research and educate.

But these programs have come under mounting scrutiny, especially after the Supreme Court overturned affirmative action in June. Chief DEI officers have been leaving their roles as some organizations funnel their responsibilities under human resources departments and replace "DEI" with less-charged terms.

Wegovy approved for cardiovascular indications

Wegovy, Novo Nordisk's weight loss therapy part of a popular drug class, is now approved for reducing the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in adults who have cardiovascular disease and are either obese or overweight, the FDA said March 8.

The injectable medication is the first glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist — a drug class that includes Ozempic, Mounjaro and Trulicity — to be approved for serious heart problems in obese and overweight adults.

10 thoughts on leadership from women in healthcare

In honor of Women's History Month in March and International Women's Day on March 8, Becker's Hospital Review asked women in the healthcare industry to share their insights on leadership.

Here are 10 women who offered words of advice for healthcare leaders.

Health systems reshape nurse workflows: 4 trends to know

Health systems are increasingly reimagining nurse responsibilities and workflows in response to staff shortages and high levels of employee burnout, among other challenges.

The nursing workforce has stabilized in recent months, with some employment numbers higher than before COVID-19, but systems are still prioritizing retention efforts.

Health systems are trying to retain nurses by streamlining daily workflows and reducing administrative burdens and allowing them to practice at the top of their licenses. These efforts can take many forms, including virtual nursing, reworking nursing teams and and scrutinizing nurse-to-patient ratios.

• Health Equity and Value-Based Care, Part 3: An Analysis of the Social Determinants of Health Landscape
• Health Equity and Value-Based Care, Part 2: An Analysis of Health Equity and Value Based Care in the Safety Net
• Health Equity And Value-Based Care, Part 1: An Analysis of Access and Workforce Issues, And Government and Private-Sector Efforts to Improve Health Equity
• Choosing Your Path in Value: MSSP vs ACO REACH, A Comprehensive Evaluation of Both Risk-Based Options
• Evaluating Value-Based Care Part 3: An In-Depth Examination of Healthcare Providers' Efforts and Results in Value
• Evaluating Value-Based Care Part 2: Analysis of Employer, Commercial, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage Activity