How Walmart’s doula care investment will improve maternal health Ann Somers Hogg How Walmart’s doula care investment will improve maternal health Maternal health is in crisis, but Walmart's investment to address inequities and improve health outcomes might just be the lifeline we need. Nov 16, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines: We have a modularity problem, not just a popularity one Ann Somers Hogg Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines: We have a modularity problem, not just a popularity one We may have a popularity problem when it comes to pediatric COVID-19 vaccines, but that doesn't tell the whole story. Oct 24, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
Is vertical integration the next value-based care? Ann Somers Hogg Is vertical integration the next value-based care? Vertical integration is having its moment in the spotlight. But is the hype warranted? Three components of business model theory suggest not. Oct 10, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
Infographic: If health is wealth, America’s working mothers are living in extreme poverty. Ann Somers Hogg Infographic: If health is wealth, America’s working mothers are living in extreme poverty. Working mothers are disproportionately bearing the burden of poor physical and mental health. This infographic highlights opportunities to improve. Oct 3, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
The right tool to keep us from falling off the childcare cliff Ann Somers Hogg The right tool to keep us from falling off the childcare cliff As the US approaches the end of pandemic-era childcare funding, the Tools of Cooperation can help bipartisan leaders come to an agreement. Sept 28, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
If health is wealth, America’s working mothers are living in extreme poverty: A framework for proper diagnosis and effective treatment Ann Somers Hogg If health is wealth, America’s working mothers are living in extreme poverty: A framework for proper diagnosis and effective treatment Why, as a nation, have we failed to make meaningful progress on supporting working mothers’ health in recent decades? The first step in improving working mothers’ health outcomes is for forward-thinking employers to ... Sept 19, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
What’s one thing health care executives should learn from Mark Cuban? Ann Somers Hogg What’s one thing health care executives should learn from Mark Cuban? Mark Cuban’s strategy with Cost Plus Drugs is genius, and his winning approach isn't unique to health care. Aug 29, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
Podcast: Life-Centered Health Care Episode 3 Ann Somers Hogg Podcast: Life-Centered Health Care Episode 3 How can you build a health care business model that actually improves health? Listen to Factor Health's Mini Kahlon share her keys to success. Aug 24, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
Podcast: Life-Centered Health Care Episode 2 Ann Somers Hogg Podcast: Life-Centered Health Care Episode 2 What do people really want from health care? Listen in to see how one health care innovator is using Jobs to Be Done to find out. May 16, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
Podcast: Life-Centered Health Care Episode 1 Ann Somers Hogg Podcast: Life-Centered Health Care Episode 1 Earlier this year, we launched a new health care podcast: Life-Centered Health Care. A lot of health leaders and innovators talk about “disrupting” health care, […] May 2, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
Sugar: Better questions are the key to reducing consumption Ann Somers Hogg Sugar: Better questions are the key to reducing consumption American children consumer over 65 lbs of added sugar per year. This is unacceptable. Asking the right questions can help solve this health disaster. Apr 11, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
What working moms want, how employers can provide it, and why they should Ann Somers Hogg What working moms want, how employers can provide it, and why they should We expect moms to work like they aren’t parents, and to parent like they aren’t employees. Employers benefit when they flip the script. Here's how they can. Mar 28, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg