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Jen Radin, principal at Deloitte & Touche LLP, sat down with Dr. Julie Schwartzman-Morris, rheumatologist and vice chair for women in medicine at Northwell Health, to discuss the growing prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of autoimmune diseases. Dr. Schwartzman-Morris explained how autoimmune conditions—where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue—are becoming more frequently diagnosed, in part due to better detection and evolving environmental factors, and shared insights into the challenges clinicians face in accurately identifying and managing these complex disorders. She also highlighted trends in treatment approaches and the broader implications for care delivery, patient quality of life, and health system costs.

Boris Kheyn-Kheyfets, senior manager at Deloitte Consulting LLP, spoke with Richard Mackey, chief technology officer at CCS, about how agentic AI could reshape the treatment of chronic conditions. Mackey explained how agentic AI—intelligent systems that can act autonomously and adapt to individual needs—can help patients better understand and adhere to prescribed treatments by analyzing real-time data from wearable and monitoring devices, predicting risks, and enabling proactive engagement. He also discussed how integrating agentic AI into care workflows could free up clinical staff for more meaningful patient interactions while improving outcomes, reducing complications, and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Margaret Anderson, managing director at Deloitte Consulting LLP, spoke with Michael Andreini, president and CEO of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and the Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium, about how precision medicine is evolving to become both more precise and more personal. Andreini highlighted how advances in technology and broader clinical perspectives are helping tailor treatments more effectively, especially in complex conditions such as multiple myeloma. He discussed opportunities to leverage data, AI, and early detection to improve outcomes and expand access. He also shared insights on the challenges of scaling precision approaches and the promise they hold for transforming care delivery.

Cathi Cunningham, partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP, spoke with Kimberly Wells, vice president of women’s services at Ascension Saint Thomas, about why hospitals should adopt a whole-health approach to care. Wells explained how expanding focus beyond episodic, condition-specific treatment to holistic care that addresses physical, mental, and emotional well-being can help break down barriers women face in accessing needed services and improve outcomes. She shared examples of how Ascension Saint Thomas engages its community through initiatives like immersive health education events and personalized care strategies that aim to reduce anxiety, enhance preventive care uptake, and support women across their lifespan.

Dr. Bill Fera, principal, and Haleigh Sinkewich, senior manager, at Deloitte Consulting LLP, sat down with Luis Taveras, Ph.D., senior vice president and chief information officer of Jefferson Health, to explore how health systems are moving artificial intelligence (AI) beyond pilot projects and into broader operational use. Taveras discussed the importance of robust governance structures for identifying and scaling high-value AI use cases, shared how Jefferson Health is using AI to reduce clinician documentation burden and enhance efficiency, and offered insights on balancing innovation with patient safety and data privacy as organizations expand AI’s role across care delivery.

Dr. Jay Bhatt, managing director of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, sat down with Dr. Nimit Agarwal, director of Geriatric Medicine at Banner–University Medical Center Phoenix, to discuss how health systems can provide more effective care for older adults. Dr. Agarwal emphasized the importance of aligning care with what matters most to patients—a core tenet of age-friendly care—and shared how this approach can lead to improved outcomes, enhanced patient satisfaction, and better overall care experiences.

Dr. Jay Bhatt, managing director of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, spoke with Terry Fulmer, president of The John A. Hartford Foundation, about the growing momentum behind age-friendly care models. Fulmer shared insights on how the “4Ms” framework—What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility—is reshaping care delivery to better meet the needs of older adults, leading to improved outcomes, higher patient satisfaction, and greater dignity in care.

Jen Radin, US Health Care Advisory Sector leader at Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Heather Nelson, managing director in Deloitte’s Life Sciences and Health Care practice, spoke with Dr. Stacey E. Rosen and Dr. Jennifer H. Mieres of Northwell Health about how genetic differences are reshaping our understanding of heart disease in women. Dr. Rosen and Dr. Mieres emphasized the critical need for earlier diagnosis, and tailored care strategies to close longstanding gaps in women’s cardiovascular health—and highlighted the importance of advocacy and education in driving change.

Heather Nelson, managing director in Deloitte’s Life Sciences and Health Care practice, and Sheryl Jacobson, US Consulting Medtech Practice leader at Deloitte Consulting LLP, spoke with Nina Goodheart, president of the Structural Heart and Aortic Operating Unit at Medtronic, about the gender disparities in cardiovascular care. Goodheart discussed how increased awareness, data-driven insights, and clinical research are helping close the gaps in diagnosis and treatment for women—ultimately advancing heart health.

Tina Wheeler, Audit & Assurance partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Rachel Miller, principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, spoke with Michele Cusack, executive vice president and CFO of Northwell Health, about the financial and operational challenges health systems are facing today. Cusack discussed how, despite continued headwinds—including workforce shortages, rising costs, and tightening margins—there are reasons for cautious optimism. She shared strategies Northwell is employing to stay resilient while investing in innovation and transformation.

Anwesha Dutta, managing director at Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Wendy Gerhardt, Deloitte Center for Health Solutions research leader, spoke with Deepesh Chandra, chief information officer at Montefiore Health System in New York City, about the evolving role of CIOs in health care transformation. Chandra shared how CIOs are reimagining enterprise architecture by leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and cloud technologies to build smarter, more connected health systems focused on value, agility, and patient-centered innovation.

Gain insights on the dynamic world of medtech investments, from the evolving strategies of venture capital and private equity firms to the rising opportunities within this fast-growing field. Glenn Snyder, principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, shares highlights from a conversation with Joe Heanue, PhD, CEO of Triple Ring Technologies, a company that partners with clients in medtech and other industries to create new technologies, launch innovative projects, and start new ventures. Get an overview of the current medtech investment climate and hear about key trends in the cardiovascular disease, surgical robotics, and women’s health sectors.

Christine Chang, manager at Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, talks with Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, president and CEO of the National Association of Community Health Centers, about health centers’ role in advancing more equitable and inclusive research. Because health centers provide essential primary care to diverse and underserved groups in the United States, they’re well-positioned to enhance health research diversity, crucial for addressing health disparities and improving outcomes. But despite high interest, significant challenges persist. Find out what it will likely take to expand health centers’ roles in research and especially clinical trials.

Kulleni Gebreyes, MD, chief health equity officer at Deloitte Consulting LLP, talks with Michele Richardson, JD, board chairperson at Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. Read how Michele advocates for a shift from managing a board to deeply mining member backgrounds for insights that can be leveraged for better outcomes. She further underscores the value of diversity in board composition to lead more informed decisions and improved health equity.

Deloitte US and Project HOPE (a global health and humanitarian organization) recently published a report that aims to enhance climate resilience among health care workers around the world. Elizabeth Baca, MD, principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, spoke with Project HOPE’s Chief Health Officer Uche Ralph-Opara, MD and Senior Regional Director Andrea Dunne-Sosa, MPH about the role health care workers might play in creating a climate-resilient future—from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to identifying strategies that address the impact a changing climate can have on their patients, communities, and clinical staff.

Leaders from the Deloitte Health Equity Institute, Jay Bhatt, DO and Brittani Spaulding, discussed with Chihiro Sato, community outreach program manager at The Joslin Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI), why the risk of type 2 diabetes is so much higher for Asian Americans than the general population despite their lower body weights. See how the two organizations joined forces in supporting the creation of a community outreach strategy to raise awareness of diabetes risks and help reduce health disparities among Asian Americans.

Karla Feghali, senior manager and head of ConvergeHEALTH Services, discusses the role data and analytics can play in the development of cancer therapies with Sandy Leonard, chief commercial officer at COTA, Inc. How can real-world data support clinical data? And what else should pharmaceutical companies consider in their data strategy? Get a deeper understanding of how to balance the unique nuances of research needs to help garner effective insights and drive return on investment.

Dr. Raj Panjabi helped lead the COVID-19 response for the White House. In this blog post, he shares his perspective with Jay Bhatt, DO, managing director of the Deloitte Health Equity Institute and the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, on how a coordinated response might have created a more resilient public health system. Learn lessons from public and private partnerships and gain insights on how community-based organizations can expand the reach of health care. Read how health care employers can contribute to health equity and keeping workers healthy and productive.

Social workers are on the front lines of many issues that can affect children, families, individuals, and communities. So, how can social work be better integrated into health care? Deloitte Consulting LLP’s Keita Franklin, PhD, specialist executive, and Dewin Hernandez, senior consultant, spoke with Tami Gouveia, DrPH, MPH, MSW, from Boston University School of Social Work, to clear up some misconceptions about social work and explore how the health care industry can help empower social workers to improve health equity. Get highlights from their conversation.

While heart disease is the top cause of death in the United States, Black adults are three times as likely as white adults to die from it. To address these kinds of health disparities, the American Heart Association (AHA) joined the SHRM Foundation and the Deloitte Health Equity Institute in launching the Health Equity in the Workforce Initiative aimed at helping employers make quality health care more accessible and equitable for their employees and their families. Gerald Johnson II, executive vice president of health equity and chief diversity and inclusion officer at AHA, and Wendi Safstrom, president of the SHRM Foundation, discuss what progress has been made in their collaboration, the challenges employers face, and the 10-year outlook for approaching health equity.

Seon Rockwell, managing director at Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Alison Muckle Egizi, manager at Deloitte Services LP, caught up with Georges C. Benjamin, MD, American Public Health Association’s executive director, after the organization marked its 150th anniversary. Read Dr. Benjamin’s reflections on the social and ethical challenges in public health, particularly visible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how he promotes a more integrated and equitable health system. Their conversation addresses social determinants of health and explores lessons from the pandemic to improve health equity and system interoperability.