In conversation with experts working in the healthcare field, this podcast explores the connections between topical healthcare issues and the essential role of strategic communications. While strategic communicators are often brought in only as advisors, they are integral to leadership decision-making, particularly in healthcare, where both corporate reputation and human lives are at stake. We aim to shift perceptions, demonstrating that strategic communications is more than a reactionary tactic. It is a critical function that helps leaders shape, protect, and deliver on their vision