Episode #60
The Strategist in Brief: October 29, 2026
Oct 29, 20263 minS1
This week’s edition includes a What’s Next Digest for Q4 that covers policy predictions post-midterms, Oscar Health’s growth, and AI spend trends, plus two M&A announcements.
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The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch
Hosted by The Health Management Academy · business · EN-US
About this Podcast:
The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch brings healthcare strategy professionals into the room with leading health system executives to explore how innovation, clinical leadership, and enterprise strategy intersect. Designed for strategy executives, physician leaders, and healthcare innovators, the podcast offers actionable takeaways to help organizations drive both clinical and financial impact.
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What is The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch about?
The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch brings healthcare strategy professionals into the room with leading health system executives to explore how innovation, clinical leadership, and enterprise strategy intersect. Designed for strategy executives, physician leaders, and healthcare innovators, the podcast offers actionable takeaways to help organizations drive both clinical and financial impact.
Who hosts The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch?
The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch is hosted by The Health Management Academy. The show has published 60 episodes to date.
What has The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Strategist in Brief: October 29, 2026" (29 October 2026, 3 minutes), "How Children's Health Decides Where to Grow Next" (9 October 2026, 21 minutes), and "The Strategist in Brief: October 1, 2026" (1 October 2026, 2 minutes).
How often does The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch publish?
The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 60 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch?
Booking probability for The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Strategy Catalyst Dispatch's contact route on record: public web form.
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