In this episode of The POD, I have the pleasure of speaking with Emily Brower, a seasoned leader in healthcare transformation and the new President and CEO of the National Association of ACOs. Emily’s impressive career includes leading clinical integration at Trinity Health and pioneering population health initiatives at Atrius Health. Through her work, she has consistently focused on improving healthcare delivery models and creating systems that better serve patients and communities.
During our conversation, Emily opens up about the challenges of changing healthcare and why it’s a long, hard game worth playing. She shares invaluable insights on why leaders must embrace tension as a force for transformation, emphasizing that progress is made in the toughest, most complex areas. “If you’re in the super hard places,” she says, “that’s where you need to be.” Her passion and resilience shine as she discusses strategies for leading change, staying the course, and leveraging tension to drive innovation.
Emily’s leadership journey is also a testament to the power of collaboration and authenticity. From navigating highly matrixed organizations to scaling solutions across national systems, she reminds us that great leaders create impact by removing barriers, empowering teams, and focusing on the long-term vision. This episode is a powerful call to action for healthcare leaders everywhere: embrace the tension, stay in the game, and don’t give up.
Join us for an inspiring discussion about persistence, leadership, and the future of healthcare.
Key Topics:
Why changing healthcare is a long, hard game and why it’s worth staying the course
Embracing tension as a catalyst for transformation in healthcare leadership
Strategies for leading change in complex and matrixed organizations
Emily Brower’s insights on scaling impact and empowering teams to succeed
The importance of persistence and collaboration in driving systemic improvements
