Health care affordability is a key issue for consumers, hospitals and health systems. While health care leaders have been tackling the issue head on \u2013 redesigning care and implementing operational efficiencies \u2013 solving this complex challenge will require us all to think differently and more collaboratively.\n\nOn this inaugural podcast on Advancing Health, the AHA\u2019s new podcast channel, you\u2019ll hear highlights from AHA Chair Brian Gragnolati's recent discussion of affordability and value with Maryjane Wurth, AHA executive vice president, and Priya Bathija, vice president of The AHA Value Initiative.