Vice president, national spokesperson and host, Radio Advisory podcast

Rachel Woods

Experience and background

Rachel (Rae) Woods has led research studies at Advisory Board since 2014, and she brings deep healthcare knowledge, strategic insight, and operational expertise to her hands-on work with executives and frontline providers. She frequently speaks at and facilitates retreats and leadership meetings, and is known for her energetic and passionate teaching style.

Rae has a bachelor's in exercise science from Slippery Rock University and a master's in human bioenergetics from Colorado State University. Rae genuinely looks forward to nights when she can sleep outside (in a tent) and professes love for her home state of Ohio whenever she can.

What you need to know about Rachel

Rae is the host of Advisory Board's five star-rated podcast, Radio Advisory, and has become a well-known voice and advisor to thousands of healthcare leaders. Each week, she talks with healthcare experts like Zeke Emanuel and Marc Harrison to make sense of what's happening in healthcare and offer recommendations on what to do next.

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3 pillars of an equitable health care organization

Unlock the power of three comprehensive and interconnecting pillars to drive meaningful progress on health equity.

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'Is primary care as we know it dead?' The question that stopped me in my tracks.

Welcome to 'Field Report,' a new series where Advisory Board experts weigh in on what they are hearing from health care organizations across the county. In this edition, Rachel Woods explores the future of primary care—and why medical groups and health systems should break the one-size-fits-all primary care model.

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Radio Advisory: Our favorite insights from 2 years of episodes

Two years ago, Advisory Board launched its premier podcast, Radio Advisory. Now, 110 episodes and 3,180 minutes of conversation later, host Rachel Woods reflects on some of her favorite insights and moments from the show.

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Roe v. Wade is overturned. Are you ready to answer these questions?

Health care leaders have a short window—before the Supreme Court formally rules in a pending case that could overturn Roe v. Wade—to prepare for potential implications for patients and the industry. Here are the most critical questions leadership teams should be considering, according to Advisory Board's Rachel Woods and Alex Polyak.

We help leaders and future leaders in the healthcare industry work smarter and faster by providing provocative insights, actionable strategies, and practical tools to support execution.

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'Is primary care as we know it dead?' The question that stopped me in my tracks.

Radio Advisory: Our favorite insights from 2 years of episodes

Roe v. Wade is overturned. Are you ready to answer these questions?

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Rachel Woods

3 pillars of an equitable health care organization

'Is primary care as we know it dead?' The question that stopped me in my tracks.

Radio Advisory: Our favorite insights from 2 years of episodes

Roe v. Wade is overturned. Are you ready to answer these questions?

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