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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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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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Miami Healthcare Rethink Tech Tour

Brian Urban - August 23, 2024

In a dynamic shift toward integrating social determinants of health (SDoH) into healthcare strategies, the Healthcare Rethink podcast embarks on a nationwide Tech Tour, beginning with a compelling session in Miami hosted by Brian Urban. This episode features a panel of eminent leaders: Mendel Erlenwein, the CEO of CareCo, Andrew Parker, the Founder & CEO of Papa, Nebeyou Abebe, the SVP, SDoH at Highmark Health, and Eduardo Garcia, a noted expert in healthcare IT strategy.

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The Dynamic Duo Helping MSK Populations!

Brian Urban - July 1, 2024

Discover how a dynamic duo partnered with innovative, value-based strategies to revolutionize care for MSK populations.As musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions like osteoarthritis and back pain continue to rise, innovative partnerships are vital to delivering effective, value-based care.

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How Do You Make an Impact in Healthcare? You Get a Damn Good Chief Impact Officer!

Brian Urban - June 24, 2024

As healthcare challenges become more complex, the role of a chief impact officer in healthcare systems is gaining unprecedented importance. Healthcare Rethink Host Brian Urban explores the growing significance of this role with Lorena Zimmer, the Chief Impact Officer at Denver Health.

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