Best International Hospital Federation Podcasts (2024)

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Generational leadership shift: Navigating new challenges, shaping better futures 20:23

35m ago20:23

20:23

As generations evolve, so do too the challenges and expectations awaiting our future leaders. The expectations that future leaders have are also vastly different than their predecessors. In this episode, Pedro Delgado, Vice President at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in the UK sat down with Dr Lee, Chairman and CEO of Myongji Medical Foun…

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How can AI advance diagnosis and management of rare paediatric diseases? 24:19

3M ago24:19

24:19

IHF’s Global Rare Paediatric Disease Network is a community for IHF members working in rare paediatric disease to share experiences and best practices to improve the services provided to children and their families around the globe. In this episode, Barbara Walczyk-Joers, President and CEO at Gillette Children's Specialty Health Care sat down with …

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47º Congresso Mundial de Hospitais 29:37

4M ago29:37

29:37

This year, the IHF is bringing the 47th edition of the World Hospital Congress to the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Bringing to life the concept of "global learning, local action", this is the second time that Rio is hosting the Congress, which was last held in Brazil in 2009. What can healthcare leaders from the region, and across the …

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Net zero in healthcare – Leadership in action IHF 24:40

4M ago24:40

24:40

Climate change has a direct and increasingly damaging impact on both the health of communities and healthcare delivery. Luckily, the healthcare sector has many opportunities to reduce its negative environmental impact while contributing to better health for all. We have taken the occasion of Earth Day - 22 April - to record a special episode of our…

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IHF Awards: Excellence Award for Healthcare Workers’ Wellbeing 11:14

5M ago11:14

11:14

The IHF Awards dates back to 2015, when the programme was launched at the 39th IHF World Hospital Congress in Chicago. In this episode we featured Alder Hey Children NHS Foundation Trust, winner of the 2023 Excellence Award for Healthcare Workers Wellbeing - an award that recognizes outstanding achievements in ensuring the wellbeing of healthcare w…

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Big Data Roadmap Step 2: Data Collection 24:55

5M ago24:55

24:55

As part of our Big Data Roadmap - a roadmap that leads you step by step through the design and delivery of a strategy to use Big Data in your healthcare organization - this episode focuses on the key issues relating to data collection for hospital leaders. Dr Sujoy Kar, member of the Big Data SIG steering committee sat down with Joseph Thekkath fro…

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Breaking the glass ceiling in Indian hospital management 33:50

6M ago33:50

33:50

International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March each year – a campaign to raise awareness of gender inequity issues. In this episode, Dr Sangita Reddy from Apollo Hospitals India sat down with Dr Sawsan Abdel-Razig and Dr Pascale Anglade, both from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and long-standing members of the Women in Leadership SIG steer…

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The future of healthcare leadership 20:46

9M ago20:46

20:46

Across the IHF’s network, we believe that well-managed hospitals improve health outcomes for everyone, everywhere. Strong leadership skills are fundamental to healthcare management. And, in an increasingly international setting, benefitting from shared knowledge and experience can transform organizational performance. Since 2019, the IHF has offere…

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Care outside the hospital walls 37:01

10M ago37:01

37:01

In partnership with Healthcare UK, this 3-part podcast series will showcase the best of British innovation in our UK NHS services in the run-up to IHF’s World Hospital Congress in Lisbon in October. The Healthcare UK team, part of the Department for Business and Trade, works jointly with the Department for Health and Social Care and NHS England to …

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Human health resources: preparing for and overcoming the shortage 24:17

11M ago24:17

24:17

IHF's Young Executive Leaders is an annual programme for selected young executives to improve their management and leadership skills and network internationally. Between May and November, participants attend a series of masterclasses in key healthcare leadership areas. Small group work to complete topical assignments are an opportunity for the sele…

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Pilot testing and implementation of innovations in the NHS 31:18

11M ago31:18

31:18

In partnership with Healthcare UK, this 3-part podcast series will showcase the best of British innovation in our UK NHS services in the run-up to IHF’s World Hospital Congress in Lisbon in October. The Healthcare UK team, part of the Department for Business and Trade, works jointly with the Department for Health and Social Care and NHS England to …

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The system of innovation in the NHS 33:10

11M ago33:10

33:10

In partnership with Healthcare UK, this 3-part podcast series will showcase the best of British innovation in our UK NHS services in the run-up to IHF’s World Hospital Congress in Lisbon in October. The Healthcare UK team, part of the Department for Business and Trade, works jointly with the Department for Health and Social Care and NHS England to …

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Growing cybersecurity threat: are hospitals ready? 14:31

12M ago14:31

14:31

Cybersecurity in healthcare has a unique set of challenges due to the type of information at risk and the consequences on patient safety. Hospitals and healthcare organizations are vulnerable targets of cyberattacks which represent significant danger for patients and hospitals’ ability to continue their operations. In this episode, John Riggi, Nati…

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Talking telemedicine and healthcare's carbon footprint 32:52

1y ago32:52

32:52

IHF's Telehealth Special Interest Group aims to create exclusive thought-leadership products on the use of telehealth in hospitals, raising awareness amongst the IHF’s Members (and beyond) on the imperatives and advantages of harnessing digital technology in healthcare systems. Sponsored by Teladoc Health, this SIG focuses on navigating the future …

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Demystifying big data 24:43

1y ago24:43

24:43

IHF's Big Data Special Interest Group focuses on the imperatives and advantages of harnessing big data and analytics to improve performance in healthcare systems. In this episode, we invited members of the Big Data Steering Committee, to shed light on the use of big data in healthcare. Using the expertise, knowledge and insights of members of the B…

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Inspiring collaboration: A consortium for healthcare leadership at congress 24:44

1y ago24:44

24:44

This year, the IHF is bringing the 46th edition of the World Hospital Congress to the beautiful city of Lisbon in Portugal. This is the second time this prestigious event will be held in Lisbon, but for the first time, it is being co-organized by a Consortium of three local hospital leadership associations. In this episode, Linda Clark, Director of…

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46th World Hospital Congress Scientific Committee 16:00

1+ y ago16:00

16:00

The World Hospital Congress is the annual flagship event of the International Hospital Federation. The Congress is a unique global forum connecting leaders and decision-makers of hospitals, health services and healthcare organizations to share knowledge and good practices, exchange new ideas and innovations, and network with other senior executives…

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Showcasing award-winning health service during crisis 9:33

1+ y ago9:33

9:33

The International Hospital Federation Awards dates back to 2015 when the programme was launched at the 39th IHF World Hospital Congress in Chicago. The IHF Awards have been recognizing excellence in hospitals and healthcare organizations around the world. In this episode, we featured Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, the …

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What gender equity means for healthcare 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

28:27

International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March each year – a campaign to raise awareness of gender inequity issues. At the IHF, our Women in Leadership Forum is joining this global conversation with a particular focus on inequities in healthcare leadership. In this episode, Lucy Clements, Health Integration Policy Lead from NHS Surrey …

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Showcasing award-winning healthcare workforce wellbeing 17:42

1+ y ago17:42

17:42

The International Hospital Federation Awards dates back to 2015, when the programme was launched at the 39th IHF World Hospital Congress in Chicago. The IHF Awards have been recognizing excellence in hospitals and healthcare organizations around the world. Last year, a new category was launched to recognize hospitals and health service providers wh…

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The future of healthcare leadership 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

21:02

Since 2019, the IHF has offered an annual program for selected young executives to improve their management and leadership skills, and to network internationally. These young leaders are shaping the healthcare delivery of the future, and every year the skills and ideas that they demonstrate throughout the programme are truly impressive. In this epi…

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Plenary Session 3: Net zero in healthcare: how is it possible? 29:58

2y ago29:58

29:58

Net zero in healthcare: how is it possible? What is the role of current and future healthcare leaders in driving the sustainability agenda? What are the bold and collective actions to take in line with the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs, to minimize environmental impact and transform services? In this episode, Sonia Roschnik, Director of the Genev…

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YEL 2022: How can international health organizations facilitate access to healthcare services for refugees? 19:04

2y ago19:04

19:04

In this special episode of the IHF's Talking Healthcare podcast series, participants in the IHF's Young Executive Leaders 2022 programme explore how international health organizations can facilitate the access of refugees to healthcare services. “At a time when 1 in every 88 people on earth has been forced to flee, we all believe that providing sup…

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Plenary Session 2: Healthcare workforce challenges 14:41

2y ago14:41

14:41

The healthcare workforce is the cornerstone of the health system in every country and are dependent on the availability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare workers to reach the highest standards of health provision. In this episode, Linda Clark, Director sat down with Professor Henriette Neumeyer and discussed healthcare workforce-- sharing i…

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45th World Hospital Congress Scientific Committee 18:10

2y ago18:10

18:10

The 45th IHF World Hospital Congress is a unique global forum that brings together IHF Members and leaders of hospitals, health services, and healthcare organizations. Providing an invaluable networking opportunity for leaders in healthcare, the themes chosen for each congress focus on the biggest trends and common issues in the sector. Expert-led …

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Solidarity against violence in healthcare 19:02

2+ y ago19:02

19:02

Violence against healthcare has been a recurrent problem over the years across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has appeared to worsen the situation, with a documented increase of incidents in many countries Since 2015 the International Hospital Federation is strongly involved in the Healthcare in Danger initiative of the International Movement of …

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The Power of Telehealth: How can it improve access to care? 19:54

2+ y ago19:54

19:54

One of the biggest ‘service shifts’ in the healthcare sector since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the widespread adoption of telehealth. As well as being a viable option to provide continuity of care and treatment to patients during the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has transformed how health systems can respond to chronic workforce…

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System Digitalisation in the United Arab Emirates 13:57

3y ago13:57

13:57

COVID-19 created tremendous pressure on health systems across the world, leading policy-makers to offer hospitals new flexibilities for digital health to fill gaps in capacity. This episode features the CEO of Digital Healthcare at Aster DM Healthcare, a global health system spanning India and the Middle East region. Listeners will learn about Aste…

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Telehealth in Canada 16:14

3y ago16:14

16:14

On March 11th, 2020 a global pandemic was declared. Almost overnight, people went from buzzing around cities to staying in their own homes, under lockdown. Many worldwide healthcare systems mandated the cancellation of non-essential or elective services and most healthcare organizations pivoted to virtual care options, where possible. Maple is a Ca…

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Hospital Operations Digital Pivot in the USA 16:12

3y ago16:12

16:12

COVID-19 disrupted operations at hospitals across the world, requiring managers to rapidly implement new digital tools and transformations to support changes in system operations and service delivery. This episode offers insights about how the Cleveland Clinic—a global health system with facilities in the US, UK, UAE, and Canada—implemented “years …

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Post-COVID Clinic & Wearable Technologies in Portugal 9:43

3y ago9:43

9:43

Most countries put forth significant efforts to identify positive COVID-19 cases, recommend quarantine practices, and aim to flatten infection curves in an effort to keep hospital intensive care units afloat. But what happens to the people who contracted COVID-19 but then recovered from the illness? This episode describes Post-Covid Care Clinics in…

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“StayHomeSafe”, “LeaveHomeSafe” mobile apps, and Geofencing technology in Hong Kong 11:07

3y ago11:07

11:07

During the combat of COVID-19, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has leveraged innovation and technology to respond quickly to the fast-changing pandemic situation. Making use of the geo-fencing technology, the locally developed “StayHomeSafe” home quarantine system was launched in March 2020 and monitored over 600,000 p…

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Quarantine Management in Finland 13:26

3y ago13:26

13:26

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged health authorities and hospitals around the world; from swab testing to contact tracing, from quarantine management to shifts in hospital operational management. Many traditional processes and tools have been inadequate in tackling these challenges, which has led to the rapid development of new technological sol…

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Vaccine Administration Coordination in Developing Countries 13:45

3y ago13:45

13:45

Working towards eradication of COVID-19 is a global effort and while many countries have made great gains in vaccination coverage, it is important to recognize that access to medicine and medical record keeping is often more challenging in developing nations. This episode highlights eVAS, an end-to-end digital vaccination administration system that…

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Mathematical Modelling in Austria 19:51

3y ago19:51

19:51

Epidemiologists around the world have raced to try to understand the behaviour of the novel coronavirus. Thinking ahead to how this virus may impact the world in years to come, humankind must begin to appreciate the consequences of our own decisions in the fight against COVID-19. This episode shines a light on the intersection between academic rese…

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Contact Tracing in Ireland 15:20

3y ago15:20

15:20

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, health and technology industry employees all over the world worked hard to rapidly stand up pandemic management systems. In a period of just 10 days, Nearform developed the Covid Tracker mobile app to lead contact tracing efforts in Ireland. In this episode, not only do we learn about app development and …

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Vaccine Optimization in Canada 16:30

3y ago16:30

16:30

Through 2020, everyone all over the world awaited the development of a lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine. When vaccines were approved for distribution, a clear public health message was heard globally: get whatever vaccine you can, as soon as you can. Distribution strategies varied from country to country and in Canada, individuals could book a vaccinati…

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Taking action on climate change: How we can build sustainable healthcare environments 18:39

3y ago18:39

18:39

For the 5th and final episode of the 44th IHF World Hospital Congress podcast series, Walt Vernon and Dr. Elizabeth Baca sat down to share how we can achieve and build sustainable healthcare environments. They also shared knowledge on the impacts of Climate Change and discussed the best-in-class solution towards reducing carbon emissions in the hea…

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Humanizing technology for smart healthcare delivery 16:01

3y ago16:01

16:01

For the 4th episode of this podcast series, we have invited Richard Stubbs and Dr. Anne Snowdon to sit down and discuss how healthcare systems and services have fundamentally changed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and how digitally enabled healthcare is now a mainstay of many hospital services around the world. About the Speakers: Dr. Anne Snowdo…

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Vaccine management during a global pandemic 16:57

3y ago16:57

16:57

For the 3rd episode of the WHC Podcast series, Thomas Cueni, Director General of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations, shares light on vaccine management during a global pandemic. He further emphasized how the collaboration between government and pharmaceutical companies is different for the COVID-19 vaccines.…

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Effective leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic 9:26

3y ago9:26

9:26

For the 2nd episode of this series, our guest Bertrand Levrat, Chief Executive Officer at Geneva University Hospital (HUG), shares his experiences in leading his organization during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also talks about the qualities a leader should have in order to effectively manage a public health crisis. About the Speaker: Bertrand Levrat …

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Impact of Global Nursing Initiatives 11:39

3y ago11:39

11:39

Nurses are recognized internationally for their everyday contributions and in fighting COVID-19. Listen to Lord Nigel Crisp and Robyn Begley as they discuss the impact of global nursing leadership initiatives-- such as the Nursing Now Campaign and the Nightingale Challenge.

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