46: The fall surge: Covid-19 and rural America

As we get further into the fall and closer to winter, the United States is seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases that's breaking records, with many hospitals throughout the country hitting or approaching capacity limits. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's coronavirus expert, Christopher Kerns, to talk about the recent surge in new cases, what's causing the surge, and what hospital leaders should know to prepare, especially leaders of hospitals in rural areas, where the virus is hitting the hardest. Links: 4 actions to take before the next Covid-19 surge (and resources to help) To predict your next Covid-19 surge, track these leading indicators Coronavirus scenario planning Your Covid-19 checklist to expand capacity