Health Calls, the official podcast of the Catholic Health Association, addresses timely issues that promote the common good and a more just, healthy society. In Season Five of Health Calls, thought leaders from Catholic health care, academia, public policy and other sectors explore how humanity can thrive amidst rapid technological change.
Health Calls: Season Five
Season 5: Episode 14 - The Ethics and Philosophy of Pharmaceutical Technology
Jeffrey Bishop, MD, Ph.D, Tenet Endowed Chair of Bioethics and Professor of Philosophy, Health Care Ethics and Philosophy at St. Louis University, joins the show to discuss how we can think critically about pharmaceuticals as technology. He discusses the etymology of the word "pharmacy," shares how power dynamics play into the decisions we make and offers advice on how to make sound, informed decisions about the drugs we take.
Season 5: Episode 13 - Protecting Medicaid Coverage
Medicaid covers 1 in 5 American adults, nearly half of all children in America and 41 percent of births in America. But despite acting as a lifeline for many Americans, the program is under threat of significant cuts from the federal government.
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Season 5: Episode 12 - Expanding Virtual Spiritual Care
If Catholic health care providers want to treat the whole person, then spiritual care is a vital piece of that puzzle. So in an age when virtual health care is becoming more and more prevalent, how do we also expand the reach of virtual spiritual care?
Season 5: Episode 11 - Building a Culture of Mission and Innovation Pt. 2
In this second part of the discussion, Joe Kelly discusses the steps Mercy has taken to protect patient privacy, highlights partnerships that have kept them on the cutting edge and explains how Mercy’s foundresses act as a guiding light for his team as they move forward.
Season 5: Episode 10 - Building a Culture of Mission and Innovation Pt. 1
Catholic health care providers face a unique challenge – synthesizing the realities of their unique mission and the need to be technologically innovative. How do you faithfully follow the call to continue Jesus’s healing ministry and be as forward-thinking as possible?
Season 5: Episode 9 - Data 101 for Community Benefit
When it comes to learning about and treating the communities we serve, data is the key. But with so much data out there, how do Catholic health providers begin to sort through it all and make sense of what they find?
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- Read Dircksen's recent article in Health Progress, "New Ways to Measure Impact in Communities"
- Purchase or download CHA's A Guide for Planning and Reporting Community Benefit
- Plan to attend Community Benefit 101, CHA's vital annual program which provides the basics of community benefit programming
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Season 5: Episode 8 - The Promise of 3D Printing in Health Care
Three-dimensional printing technology has been around for decades, but has seen a rapid expansion into commercial, manufacturing and industrial use over the past few years. As it makes its way into health care, what benefits could this relatively new technology offer?
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Season 5: Episode 7 - Implementing New Tech in Care Settings
Every day, new technologies are making their way into health care settings. Whether it's AI recorders and transcribers or robotic surgical tools, it's a reality that providers and systems must face.
Season 5: Episode 6 - Theology, Artificial Intelligence, and Catholic Health Care
As artificial intelligence is implemented into more and more aspects of health care, it can be difficult to keep up with the varying ethical considerations that arise. If Catholic health care is to thrive in this new era of technology, a robust theological perspective is necessary.
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Season 5: Episode 5 - Spiritual Care and Emerging Technology
Theresa Edmonson, Vice President of Spiritual Health for Providence St. Joseph Health, and Antonina Olszewski, Vice President of Spiritual Care for Mission Integration at Ascension, join the show to discuss the latest trends in technology and spiritual care.
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Season 5: Episode 4 - Energy Technologies for Climate Action
As one of the country’s highest producers of carbon emissions, health care has a special responsibility in helping solve the ongoing climate crisis. What opportunities exist for health systems to make immediate improvements to their carbon footprint, and how can they set themselves up for a sustainable future?
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Season 5: Episode 3 - A.I., Empathy and Goal-Aligned Health Care
When working with patients, it is essential for palliative care providers to have goal-oriented conversations. Without them, caregivers may not efficiently and collaboratively meet the patients' needs and goals for their care. How can new technologies enhance these conversations, both from a productivity and a human relationship standpoint?
Season 5: Episode 2 - Technology, Change and the Catholic Response
As the world of technology spins faster and faster, responses can vary to the rapid pace of change and innovation. Fear, excitement, caution – everyone has an idea of how to respond. What does Catholic tradition and faith have to say?
Season 5: Episode 1 - Maintaining Human Connection Amidst Technological Innovation
Delphi Group chairman Tom Koulopoulos discusses the rapid pace of healthcare technology and its potential benefits. He highlights opportunities for innovation while addressing the risks of technological dependence, offering an optimistic outlook for the future.
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- Visit Tom Koulopoulos's website to purchase Reimagining Health Care or his latest book Gigatrends
- Read the Catholic Health World story covering Tom’s keynote speech at the 2024 Catholic Health Assembly
- Subscribe to Catholic Health World for the latest stories on tech trends and innovations around the Catholic health ministry
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