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Brian Urban

Director of Innovation & Emerging Markets FinThrive

Brian Urban has a deep skill set in health promotion and product development for rare disease and senior populations with Large Health Plans and Specialty Pharmacy. Urban has served as a speaker on such topics for the Alzheimer’s Association, Obediah Cole Prostate Cancer Foundation, Cigna Corp and Utica University Institute for the study of integrative healthcare. Urban has received a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology-Health Promotion, Masters of Business Administration in Market Development and is currently completing a Masters in Public Health at Dartmouth College. Urban is currently a research-fellow sponsored by a Robert Wood Johnson Grant supporting Utica University public health research in Upstate New York.

Master of Technology - MTech Organizational Leadership 2023-2025
Master of Public Health - Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice 2021-2023
Healthcare
Healthcare Research
Product Development
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Recent Posts

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Lies I Taught in Medical School: Uncovering the Flaws in Conventional Medicine with Dr. Robert Lufkin

Brian Urban - September 23, 2024

Medical school taught Dr. Robert Lufkin the conventional wisdom of the healthcare system, but his experiences and research exposed deeper issues at play.

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Revolutionizing Drug Development: The Patient Voice is Leading the Way!

Brian Urban - September 18, 2024

Revolutionizing drug development is pivotal in todays healthcare landscape, particularly as the patient voice grows louder and more influential in shaping therapies. The latest episode of Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive podcast, looks at this transformative trend.

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AI is No Longer Knocking, It is Inside the House!

Brian Urban - September 16, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) weaves deeper into various sectors, AI in healthcare is experiencing a transformation that promises both challenges and groundbreaking advancements. This episode of Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive podcast, dives into AI's current state and future in healthcare.

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Doctor Doug Will See You Now!

Brian Urban - September 6, 2024

In an era where mental health challenges are front and center, the role of leaders like Douglas Newton, MD, MPH, becomes increasingly pivotal. As the Chief Medical Officer at Rula, Doctor Doug is at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, navigating the complexities of behavioral health with a systems-focused approach.

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Is the Boom of Digital Health Really Booming?

Brian Urban - September 3, 2024

The boom of digital health has been a widely discussed topic in recent years, with many claiming it is a game-changing revolution in the healthcare sector. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve with rapid technological advancements, questions arise about whether the boom of digital health is truly meeting its expectations.

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The Future Design of Cancer Patient Advocacy is Here!

Brian Urban - August 30, 2024

Cancer patient advocacy is undergoing a transformative shift as healthcare continues to evolve, making it more crucial than ever to ensure patients receive not just treatment but compassionate, personalized care. This pivotal change is the focus of the latest episode of Healthcare Rethink, where host Brian Urban looks at the future of cancer patient advocacy with Arif Kamal MD, MBA, the Chief Patient Officer at the American Cancer Society (ACS).

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