Podcast: The Women Who Inspire HR Leader Series with Rebekah Swain

Laurie McGraw speaks with Inspiring Woman Rebekah Swain, Vice President of Managed Health Strategy, Planning, and Membership Performance at Advocate Health. Rebekah began her healthcare journey as a candy striper and rose through the ranks of healthcare management. She now oversees over 600 managed care contracts across six states, focusing on optimizing payer contracts and enhancing membership engagement. In the interview, Rebekah discusses Advocate Health's initiatives in virtual primary care, hospital-at-home programs, and using AI to improve decision-making and patient outcomes. She emphasizes the need for simplicity in healthcare, the role of digital health and AI, and the importance of empowering women and advocating for diverse perspectives in leadership. Her advice for aspiring professionals includes continuous learning, embracing challenges, seeking mentorship, and promoting diversity to shape a successful career in healthcare management.