# sg2 perspectives (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sg2 perspectives. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Economic Index, decoded](https://sg2.podbean.com/e/the-economic-index-decoded/) _2026-08-12 · Edge Perspectives_ On this episode of Edge Perspectives, host Tori Richie, Associate Principal, sits down with Sushma Narra, Senior Associate, and Brian Esser, VP, Intelligence, to unpack the fourth iteration of the Vizient Economic Index. They reveal why strategy must be local, how labor availability now rivals population growth, and what a flatter, shrinking market map demands of revenue quality, cost control, and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6p9paviuf3sf3t7q/SG2-Ep339-EconomicIndex_Final.mp3) ## [The next decade starts now](https://sg2.podbean.com/e/the-next-decade-starts-now/) _2026-08-05 · Edge Perspectives_ Fresh off the Vizient Executive Strategy Summit, host Tori Richie sits down with Bill Woodson, Sr Principal, and Brianna Motley, VP, Intelligence Strategy and Delivery, to debrief the conversations that defined this year's event. From a pervasive sense of uncertainty and existential threat to a shared bias toward action, the trio unpacks how health systems are rethinking financial foundations,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pfyuip6ee4kcdhqv/Episode_337_-_Strategy_Summit_Recap_Final8cv8n.mp3) ## [Data-driven strategic partnerships](https://sg2.podbean.com/e/data-driven-strategic-partnerships/) _2026-07-29 · Edge Perspectives_ Edge Perspectives host Jayme Zage, PhD, sits down with Strategy Intelligence experts Megan LaRose and Jen Goff to discuss the full lifecycle of strategic partnerships in healthcare. They break down what separates intensive strategic partnerships from transactional relationships, how data drives smarter decisions at every phase, and why governance, cultural alignment, and shared KPIs determine… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3xbg9nuv6ycff3zj/2026_SG2-Ep336-Partnership_Final6oqw9.mp3) ## [Building a better chronic care strategy](https://sg2.podbean.com/e/building-a-better-chronic-care-strategy/) _2026-07-22 · Edge Perspectives_ In this episode of Edge Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Strategy Intelligence experts Joshua Aaker, Jenifer Sarno, and Emily Fitt to tackle one of healthcare's most urgent operational challenges: chronic disease management. Drawing on Vizient data and real-world care redesign models, the experts connect effective chronic care strategy directly to capacity, readmissions, and financial… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6wgawaa9u2df5cag/Episode_335_-_Chronic_Disease_Final7uw6s.mp3) ## [Inside the AMC growth surge](https://sg2.podbean.com/e/inside-the-amc-growth-surge/) _2026-07-15 · Edge Perspectives_ In this episode of Edge Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Justin Cassidy, PhD, Strategy Intelligence expert at Vizient, to explore how academic medical centers are positioning themselves for strategic growth. Drawing on Vizient's latest forecasting, Justin breaks down the acuity-based volume shifts reshaping AMC strategy — and why capacity management, smart backfill decisions, and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nrer6xge7ga9nyk9/Episode_334_-_Inside_the_AMC_Growth_Surge_Final6qyji.mp3) ## [Payment updates driving healthcare change](https://sg2.podbean.com/e/payment-updates-driving-healthcare-change/) _2026-07-08 · Edge Perspectives_ In this episode of Edge Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Strategy Intelligence experts Janelle Kwan, Associate Principal; Mahaya Walker, Senior Director; and Jen Goff, Intelligence Director, to discuss the latest payment updates shaping healthcare. They explore what's accelerating the shift to alternative payment models, how trends differ across payer segments, and what health… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ref9rzyz5nygfsm8/Episode_333_-_Payment_Updates_Finalbwfn0.mp3) ## [Inside the 2026 Impact of Change® Forecast](https://sg2.podbean.com/e/inside-the-2026-impact-of-change%c2%ae-forecast/) _2026-07-01 · Edge Perspectives_ In this episode of Edge Perspectives (that’s right new name, new logo, new brand!), host Trevor DaRin is joined by Strategy Intelligence experts Tori Richie, Associate Principal, and Karyl Kopaskie, PhD, Principal, to unpack the latest Impact of Change® Forecast and the forces shaping healthcare demand over the next decade. Together, they explore the shift from inpatient to ambulatory care, the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bpwcsutz4dsvntgy/Edge_Perspectives_Ep_332_-_IOC_vs2LS_1_6ogv3.mp3) ## [Signals and noise in healthcare industry news](https://sg2.podbean.com/e/signals-and-noise-in-healthcare-industry-news/) _2026-06-24 · Edge Perspectives_ In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 experts Brian Esser and Jayme Zage, PhD, for a discussion of recent health care headlines and what they may signal for health systems. The conversation explores affordability and AI, hospital rankings, Medicare Advantage tensions, workforce pressures, and GoodRx’s subscription strategy. Together, they separate signal from… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b6gdgzp2k8zs8nxk/News_and_Articles_what_s_happening_today_-_Edge_Perspectives_v2bgfnx.mp3) ## [ASCs are a little tricky for academics](https://sg2.podbean.com/e/ascs-are-a-little-tricky-for-academics/) _2026-06-17 · Edge Perspectives_ In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 expert Tony Guth to explore academic ambulatory surgery center (ASC) strategy. They discuss why academic medical centers face unique hurdles as surgical cases shift away from the hospital, including faculty practice dynamics, partnership apprehension and the need to create capacity for higher-acuity care. The conversation also… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2w29a28t6aaz66a5/Episode_330_-_Academic_ASCC_Strategy_mix371cys.mp3) ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/g4XkGE9PvYjZ) _2026-06-17 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Leading through AI transformation](https://sg2.podbean.com/e/leading-through-ai-transformation/) _2026-06-10 · Edge Perspectives_ In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Sg2 Senior Intelligence Director Andrew Rebhan to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the health care workforce. Together, they explore the evolving relationship between human and AI capabilities, from creativity and empathy to judgment, accountability and leadership. The conversation also examines… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8fsez7693it7p657/Ep_329_-_SG2_-_AI_vs3_LS_1_b3gi6.mp3)