Dr. Pooja Kumar

Looking forward to

having those become priorities for all of us in the next few years.

I could not agree more.

What role can the private sector play in partnership with states to provide needed services for the elderly?

We're having this conversation just as International Women's Day approaches.

When you look more broadly at your role as a woman and a leader in healthcare, what are some of the greatest biases and challenges that you've encountered?

I just love that answer.

What does International Women's Day mean to you both personally and in the context of the work that you do?

Arcelle, when you look at the place of women in leadership, say 20 years from now, what do you see in your mind?

It's exciting.

Arcel, thank you again for this inspirational, aspirational, and sobering conversation all at the same time.

We really appreciate you taking the time with us today.

Thank you for joining us for today's McKinsey on Healthcare podcast with Ursel J. McElroy, Director of the Ohio Department of Aging.

Director McElroy has given us some timely insights into the need to reframe aging as an opportunity to live well, rather than an inevitable decline.

Personally, I loved her advice to all women about taking a seat at the table and using your voices.

I'm Pooja Kumar, and this has been a McKinsey on Healthcare podcast.

Thank you for listening.