Health Calls - CHA Podcast Archives

Health Calls | S3: EP8

Writing Your System’s Racial Autobiography

Engaging in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work begins with examining our history of racial inequity. Professors M. Therese Lysaught and Sheri Bartlett Browne, along with Brian Reardon and CHA’s Betsy Taylor, discuss their article, "Writing Your System’s Racial Autobiography," and how health systems are confronting their past.

Health Calls | S3: EP7

Inspired by the Saints

Communion with the saints is a specific theological doctrine that can feel strange to non-Catholics working in Catholic health care. But is there more to this doctrine than praying to spiritual heroes? Can we view the saints as people we can look to for inspiration and reflection?

Health Calls | S3: EP6

Health Care Ethics and Artificial Intelligence

CHA Senior Director of Public Policy Kathy Curran and Michael Miller, System Vice President of Mission and Ethics at SSM Health, discuss ethical concerns that arise from A.I. use, including complex power dynamics, data privacy and how machine learning can contribute to systemic racism and inequity.

Health Calls | S3: EP5

Medicaid Priorities in 2022: Extending Postpartum Care and Closing the Gap

More than 40% of new moms rely on Medicaid for postpartum care, but coverage ends after 60 days. Paulo Pontemayor and Kinda Serafi discuss the benefits of closing this gap, advocating for expansion, and the positive impact of permanent postpartum coverage.

Health Calls | S3: EP4

Medicaid Priorities in 2022: Medicaid Redetermination

CHA Director of Government Relations Paulo Pontemayor and Corey Surber, St. Alphonsus’ Director of State Advocacy, relay why Medicaid coverage is essential to Catholic values, define “Medicaid Redetermination,” and explain how systems can advocate for their patients so that they don’t lose coverage.

Health Calls | S3: EP3

Catholic Response for Ukraine Pt. 2

Following their conversation with Msgr. Robert Vitillo of the International Catholic Migration Commission, Brian and CHA’s Sr. Director of Global Health Bruce Compton continue their conversation about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Health Calls | S3: EP2

Catholic Response for Ukraine Pt. 1

In part one of this two-part episode, Bruce Compton and Msgr. Robert Vitillo discuss the Catholic Migration Commission’s role in the Ukraine conflict, the challenges facing Ukrainian migrants, and how interfaith communities are responding to the crisis.

Health Calls | S3: EP1

The Future of Formation

In the first episode of Health Calls, Diarmuid Rooney and Mary Anne Sladich-Lantz discuss the growing need for formation in Catholic healthcare, the importance of training future leaders, and adapting to a more virtual environment.

Health Calls | S2: EP19

Telehealth at Home

Sandy Dieleman, CEO of Avera@Home, and Dr. Carter Fenton, medical director of Mercy’s vAcute, discuss the impact of virtual care following the pandemic. They highlight how telehealth has become a crucial part of healthcare delivery, particularly for patients with chronic conditions, making it easier to provide care in their homes.

Health Calls | S2: EP18

The Future of Global Health

COVID-19 highlighted the need for a strong global health network. Mary Beth Powers and Bruce Compton discuss how U.S. Catholic healthcare can support international relief efforts during pandemics, wars, and disasters through coordinated planning.