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Last October, nearly 6,000 neuroscientists experienced the power of the arts firsthand when an improvisational singer led them in creating harmony from a cacophony of sound. This musical interlude, which activated flow states and synchronized the audience, was part of a lecture by Susan Magsamen, founder and executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab).

A new groundbreaking report by Deloitte Canada quantifies the economic benefit of improved quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers—showing a $2.40 return for every $1 invested annually.

Aspen Health Strategy Group Co-Chairs William Frist and Kathleen Sebelius outline the catastrophic impact that proposed Medicaid cuts would have on rural American health systems. Their insights, drawn from recent Aspen Health Strategy Group discussions with rural health leaders in June, highlight the severe threat to communities, hospitals, and vulnerable populations, urging bipartisan action against the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

From a special recorded session at Aspen Ideas: Health, hear three former governors—including a former HHS Secretary—explore how state and federal officials can collaborate to improve Americans’ health. KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner moderates this vital bipartisan discussion with Democrat Kathleen Sebelius, Republican Chris Sununu, and Democrat Roy Cooper.

Executive Director of HMS and Director of Aspen Ideas: Health, Ruth Katz, discusses how the programming for this year’s festival has been shaped to reflect the significant changes occurring across the healthcare industry. Click on the image to listen to the 5-minute interview in full!