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We focus on emerging trends and anticipate the themes that will matter most in healthcare.

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Your three-minute Sunday breakdown of a current healthcare issue with an actionable take that you won’t get anywhere else.

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Cornerstone national surveys, plus other research when the moment demands.

The Backstory Podcast

Jarrard President and Co-Founder Anne Hancock Toomey interviews healthcare CEOs renowned for their success — and authentic leadership.

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Bi-weekly insights and counsel on the biggest communications challenges facing today’s healthcare leaders.

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On Numbers and Feelings

On Numbers and Feelings

3-minute read: Data informs decisions, but numbers alone are not enough. How healthcare leaders balance…
April 10, 2026
Dumb Brevity
Dumb Brevity

Dumb Brevity

4-minute read: Smart brevity is useful, but oversimplifying healthcare can erode trust. Why leaders must…
April 3, 2026
AI and Iocane: Pick Your Poison
AI and Iocane: Pick Your Poison

AI and Iocane: Pick Your Poison

7-minute read: AI could disrupt jobs or enhance work. How healthcare leaders can manage risk,…
March 27, 2026
Podcast Ep. 208: Ardent Health CEO, Marty Bonick
Podcast Ep. 208: Ardent Health CEO, Marty Bonick

Podcast Ep. 208: Ardent Health CEO, Marty Bonick

From Serving Frozen Yogurt to National Health System CEO
March 24, 2026

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On Numbers and Feelings
On Numbers and Feelings

On Numbers and Feelings

3-minute read: Data informs decisions, but numbers alone are not enough. How healthcare leaders balance…
April 10, 2026
Dumb Brevity
Dumb Brevity

Dumb Brevity

4-minute read: Smart brevity is useful, but oversimplifying healthcare can erode trust. Why leaders must…
April 3, 2026
AI and Iocane: Pick Your Poison
AI and Iocane: Pick Your Poison

AI and Iocane: Pick Your Poison

7-minute read: AI could disrupt jobs or enhance work. How healthcare leaders can manage risk,…
March 27, 2026
Rural Health: Turning Pressure into Progress
Rural Health: Turning Pressure into Progress

Rural Health: Turning Pressure into Progress

3-minute read: Rural hospitals face rising financial pressure and closures. New data and strategies to…
March 20, 2026
AI and the Human Premium
AI and the Human Premium

AI and the Human Premium

3-minute read: As AI advances in healthcare, human presence becomes more valuable. Why leaders must…
March 13, 2026
2026 State of Play National Healthcare Survey

2026 State of Play National Healthcare Survey

State of Play 2026 National Healthcare Survey examines public views on healthcare costs, trust in…
January 30, 2026
2025 National Consumer Survey: Children’s Hospitals
2025 National Consumer Survey: Children’s Hospitals

2025 National Consumer Survey: Children’s Hospitals

Children’s Hospitals and Public Trust Caring for children takes more than world-class medicine. It takes…
August 15, 2025
2025 National Consumer Survey: Community Benefit
2025 National Consumer Survey: Community Benefit

2025 National Consumer Survey: Community Benefit

The way the industry is talking about community impact today is not effectively building trust…
May 30, 2025
Quarterly National Healthcare Tracking Survey
Quarterly National Healthcare Tracking Survey

Quarterly National Healthcare Tracking Survey

New quarterly Jarrard survey finds meaningful movement in public perception on several key healthcare issues,…
May 2, 2025
Podcast Ep. 208: Ardent Health CEO, Marty Bonick

Podcast Ep. 208: Ardent Health CEO, Marty Bonick

From Serving Frozen Yogurt to National Health System CEO
March 24, 2026
Podcast Ep. 207: Allina Health CEO, Lisa Shannon
Podcast Ep. 207: Allina Health CEO, Lisa Shannon

Podcast Ep. 207: Allina Health CEO, Lisa Shannon

From Clinical Dietician to CEO of Allina Health
January 7, 2026
Podcast Ep. 206: Intermountain Health CEO, Rob Allen
Podcast Ep. 206: Intermountain Health CEO, Rob Allen

Podcast Ep. 206: Intermountain Health CEO, Rob Allen

From Dairy Farmer to Intermountain Health CEO
December 17, 2025
Podcast Ep. 205: Oura CEO, Tom Hale
Podcast Ep. 205: Oura CEO, Tom Hale

Podcast Ep. 205: Oura CEO, Tom Hale

From Bike Mechanic to Oura CEO
November 26, 2025
Firm News
Thriving National Healthcare Communications Firm Expands Team

Thriving National Healthcare Communications Firm Expands Team

Jarrard expands its national healthcare communications team with 11 new hires and leadership promotions across…
March 12, 2026
National Healthcare Survey Shows Decline in Trust for Healthcare
Firm News
National Healthcare Survey Shows Decline in Trust for Healthcare

National Healthcare Survey Shows Decline in Trust for Healthcare

Jarrard launches Children’s Hospitals and Pediatric Healthcare specialty within Academic Health System Practice
February 18, 2026
National Healthcare Consulting Firm Launches Specialty in Children’s Hospitals and Pediatric Healthcare
Firm News
National Healthcare Consulting Firm Launches Specialty in Children’s Hospitals and Pediatric Healthcare

National Healthcare Consulting Firm Launches Specialty in Children’s Hospitals and Pediatric Healthcare

Jarrard launches Children’s Hospitals and Pediatric Healthcare specialty within Academic Health System Practice
December 18, 2025
National Healthcare Consulting Firm Expands Expertise in Philanthropy, Public Affairs and Design
Firm News
National Healthcare Consulting Firm Expands Expertise in Philanthropy, Public Affairs and Design

National Healthcare Consulting Firm Expands Expertise in Philanthropy, Public Affairs and Design

Jarrard Inc. promotes new partner and welcomes six new team members
October 30, 2025
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