Conversations on the State of Healthcare

North Carolina Healthcare Association

Conversations on the State of Healthcare is a monthly podcast produced as a partnership between the North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) and the North Carolina News Network. Through stories, interviews, and conversations the goal is to make the news and issues surrounding healthcare in North Carolina more accessible to the public in an effort to create healthier communities across the state.

  1. 3d ago

    Conversations on the State of Healthcare - Maternal Health

    The North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) invites you to listen to the latest podcast, "Conversations on the State of Healthcare." This month, we're looking at issues affecting families in every corner of North Carolina - Maternal Health. My guest is Marissa Franks with the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation.

    Conversations on the State of Healthcare - Maternal Health

  2. Jul 6

    More Than Medicine: The Economic Impact of North Carolina Hospitals

    The North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) invites you to listen to the latest podcast, "Conversations on the State of Healthcare." This month, we're delving into a new NCHA report showing the economic impact hospitals have in North Carolina. My guest is the President and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association, Josh Dobson.

    More Than Medicine: The Economic Impact of North Carolina Hospitals

  3. May 11

    Rural Emergency Hospitals and Access to Trauma Care

    We're celebrating hospitals and nurses nationwide in May - especially the critical role hospitals play in emergency care and keeping our communities - both urban and rural - well-cared-for and healthy. My guest is Brian Floyd, Chief Operating Officer with ECU Health. He shares details on the state's first Rural Emergency Hospital.

    Rural Emergency Hospitals and Access to Trauma Care

  4. Apr 13

    Improving Well-Being and Longevity

    The North Carolina Healthcare Association invites you to listen to this month's podcast, "Conversations on the State of Healthcare." This month we examine the Thrive5 developed by ThriveOBX. The Thrive5 is a way to bring the community together using outside partnerships to develop programs that help you stay healthy as you age. Our guest is Amy Montgomery, Executive Director of Outer Banks Health.

    Improving Well-Being and Longevity

  5. Mar 15

    Patient-centered Policy and actual patient care

    This month we delve into patient-centered policy and how it aligns with actual patient care. We have the pleasure of speaking with Novant Health Center for Public Policy Solutions Lead Elizabeth Outten and Steering Committee Physician Chair, Dr. Sid Fletcher.

    Patient-centered Policy and actual patient care

  6. 11/03/2025

    The Pearl

    Today, we’re diving into a project that’s making big waves in Charlotte and beyond — The Pearl. It’s more than a new building or campus; it’s a bold reimagining of how health care, education, and innovation come together. I'm joined by Hillary Crittendon, who leads operations for The Pearl and has played an important role in its growth and development since the district's inception.

    The Pearl

  7. 10/20/2025

    Precisely You

    Today we’re talking about an exciting new health initiative happening in Wake County called Precisely You It’s a first-of-its-kind community program designed to use DNA to transform the way we approach health. We talk about it with our guest Waqiah Ellis, Ph.D., MSN, RN, vice president of Nursing for WakeMed Raleigh Campus.

    Precisely You

  8. 08/11/2025

    Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas

    Today we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas, a powerful initiative from The Duke Endowment that supports community-based coalitions across the Carolinas working together to improve health. One of those coalitions is Healthy Together Cleveland. Joining me is Jordan Frye, HTC's program and project coordinator.

    Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas
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Conversations on the State of Healthcare is a monthly podcast produced as a partnership between the North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) and the North Carolina News Network. Through stories, interviews, and conversations the goal is to make the news and issues surrounding healthcare in North Carolina more accessible to the public in an effort to create healthier communities across the state.

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