{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Real Talk, Real Growth","title":"Behind the Scenes at Howard County Hospital with Kirsten Baier","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/22038055\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2136,"description":"What does it take to fund the growing healthcare needs of an entire community? Kirsten\nBaier, Vice President of the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Foundation, joins\nLinda Ostovitz to discuss the critical role philanthropy plays in healthcare and why\nfundraising is essential to improving patient care, expanding services, and supporting\nhospital growth.\nDrawing from her experience in nonprofit development, public health, and healthcare\nphilanthropy, Kirsten shares how donor relationships are built, how charitable investments\nhelp fund major projects, and why transparency and community engagement are key to\nsuccessful fundraising. She also explains Maryland’s unique hospital reimbursement model,\nthe challenges facing modern healthcare systems, and how community support helps bridge\nthe gap between growing demand and available resources.\nWhether you are a nonprofit leader, healthcare professional, philanthropist, business\nexecutive, or community advocate, this conversation offers valuable insights into\nleadership, relationship building, strategic fundraising, and the lasting impact of giving back\nlocally.\nFollow and subscribe to Real Talk Real Growth wherever you listen to podcasts. New\nepisodes feature practical conversations with leaders who are creating meaningful impact\nin business and their communities. If this episode resonates with you, leave a five-star\nreview and share it with someone who is passionate about leadership, healthcare, or\ncommunity engagement.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6yjjRCbONQAdFaQOAkFwTMcNZ705xwvDiPb9vjKNqSw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yOGVm/MGVlMzY2ZjRlZjY2/OTFkZDRkYzU2MDZl/NzJmNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}