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Healthcare Huddle 4.0

As 2023 came to a close, I announced Healthcare Huddle 3.0—my roadmap for 2024. The plan included ambitious launches like:

• Huddle+: A premium subscription offering deep insights, actionable strategies, and exclusive content for healthcare professionals.

• An updated website: A fresh, user-friendly platform designed to enhance readability and provide a seamless experience for readers.

• Huddle Partnerships: A dedicated sponsorship program connecting brands with Healthcare Huddle’s highly engaged audience.

Each of these initiatives not only came to life but exceeded my expectations in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

Now, as we close out 2024, it’s time to reflect on the progress we’ve made and look ahead to what’s next with Healthcare Huddle 4.0 in 2025.

Looking Back

This year, I published over 100 articles, ranging from the classic Sunday Huddle newsletter to my weekly Huddle+ editions. People often ask me how I manage to balance Healthcare Huddle with the demands of residency and being a new dad. The honest answer? I’m not entirely sure—I just make it work. Writing Healthcare Huddle has become such a natural part of my routine that it feels as essential as brushing my teeth.

And after crafting hundreds of articles on the healthcare industry, the process does get smoother.

But the real secret? I genuinely love writing.

Below, I’ll reflect on this year’s journey and share some of my top-performing content.

Top Huddle Sunday Articles

The Sunday Huddle is the original newsletter that’s been hitting inboxes every single week since December 22, 2019. Honestly, I can’t even remember the last time I skipped a Sunday. Even on holidays, I made sure to send out an article or something valuable—because consistency is key.

Looking back, 2024 felt like an especially exciting (and drama-filled) year in healthcare, full of stories that were a blast to write about. While I loved crafting every weekly piece, these are the articles that resonated the most with readers:

• The Rise of Humira Biosimilars and the Battle for Market Share

• Tech Meets Mind: Wearable Technology in Mental Health Care

• Cost Plus Drugs Partnerships: Cutting Drug Costs for Health Systems

Huddle+

Huddle+ has grown to over 120 members—far surpassing my initial end-of-year goal of 50 members. While I’m thrilled with this growth, I’m committed to keeping the community intentionally small to ensure I can deliver high-value content to the decision-makers and deeply curious minds exploring the intersection of health systems and patient care.

In 2024, I sent over 60 exclusive articles to Huddle+ members, analyzed the cracks in our healthcare system, launched new courses, and rolled out a community platform. While there are still some kinks to work out, I’m excited to refine these initiatives and roll out more improvements in 2025.

Here were the most popular Huddle+ articles of the year:

Inefficiency Insights

In-depth analyses of the root causes behind systemic inefficiencies in healthcare and actionable solutions to address them.

• Inefficient Inpatient Discharge Planning

  • Part II: Why Hospital Discharges Are Risky: Insights for Safer Care

• Why Healthcare Proxy Forms Are Critically Important

• Streamlining Medication Costs with AI, Pharmacists, and Policy

Huddle #Trends

Deep dives into emerging trends and predictions shaping the future of healthcare.

• The Future of Obesity Care: GLP-1s, Compounding & Surgery Trends

• Analyzing the Shifts in Medicaid Enrollment Post-Pandemic

• 16 Healthcare Predictions for 2025: Digital Health, AI, Policy, and Beyond

Top Residency Reflection Articles

This year, I launched a new newsletter series called Residency Reflections. The concept is simple: personal stories and lessons from my time in training. Unlike my other newsletters, these articles take a more human, less analytical approach, offering a window into the experiences and emotions that come with being a resident.

• Unexpected Encounter: A Reflection on Patient Impact and Healing

• The First Impression Team: How Non-Clinical Staff Shape Patient Care

• Reflection on Deming’s Principle in Healthcare: A Resident Physician’s Perspective

This series is exclusively for those on the frontlines of healthcare. If you’d like to receive it, head to your settings and check the box to opt in.

Looking Ahead: Healthcare Huddle 4.0

Healthcare Huddle 4.0 is about doubling down on excellence. Instead of chasing the allure of “what’s next,” my focus will be on perfecting and expanding the value of what I’ve built in 2024.

Here’s what’s in store:

• Core Focus on Content Quality: High-yield and high-value content will remain the cornerstone of all Healthcare Huddle newsletters. Expect deeper insights, sharper analyses, and even more actionable takeaways tailored for healthcare professionals navigating a fast-evolving landscape.

• Nurturing The Huddle Community: Launched this summer, The Huddle Community is still in its early stages. In 2025, I’ll invest in making it a popping hub for healthcare professionals to connect, learn, and grow. Think more interactive discussions, exclusive events, and opportunities for members to shape the direction of the community.

• Expanding Huddle University: Huddle+ members will see an enhanced library of short, high-yield courses on healthcare topics. From practical tools like quality improvement techniques to deep dives into generative AI in medicine, my goal is to make healthcare education accessible and actionable.

• Creating More Ways to Engage: While I won’t be launching entirely new products, I’ll refine existing platforms to offer readers more value. This means improved user experiences across newsletters, courses, and the community—driven by your feedback.

Healthcare Huddle 4.0 is a promise to deliver unparalleled value to every Huddler.

As I reflect on 2024, I’m filled with gratitude for the incredible community that has grown around Healthcare Huddle. From the loyal Huddlers who’ve stuck with me since day one to the new Huddlers who joined this year, your curiosity, engagement, and feedback are what make all of this worthwhile.

Looking ahead to 2025, my focus is clear: to perfect what we’ve built together and continue delivering the high-quality content and connections you’ve come to expect. I’m excited to dive deeper into the trends that matter, nurture our growing community, and create even more value for each of you.

Thank you for being part of this journey, and I can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish in 2025.

Keeping it simple,

Jared