Core Takeaways – Highway To Health
In this snippet from the Highway to Health podcast, Luke Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of CapExpert, shares a vital lesson learned from leading his venture: the power of a supportive, talented team. Drawing a parallel to his quarterback days, Johnson emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with individuals who are skilled and aligned with the…
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Core Takeaways - Highway To Health
Technology’s Role in Revolutionizing Treatment in Healthcare
Dr. Scott Sigman, M.D., host of The Ortho Show, highlights the impending technological advancements in healthcare, emphasizing how it will enhance patient care and revolutionize surgical procedures. Dr. Sigman mentions the integration of ChatGPT in the operating room through CaliberAI, an AI company aiming to guide surgical interventions. Furthermore, Dr. Sigman shares his experience with…
Core Takeaways - Highway To Health
The Lifelong Impact of Athletic Training on Kids
Blair Bundy, the Director of Player Health for the Milwaukee Brewers, recently shared his insights on the importance of nurturing lifelong athletes from a young age. He emphasized that the ultimate goal for children participating in sports is not just about winning games but about fostering physical and mental resilience. Such individuals lessen the strain…
Core Takeaways - Highway To Health
Looking Beyond Profit to Harness Technology and Influence for Purpose in Healthcare
In the constantly changing landscape of technology and innovation, leveraging one’s resources for a purpose in healthcare beyond profit is becoming increasingly vital. Particularly in sectors like healthcare, the responsibility to contribute doesn’t merely revolve around monetary gains but is deeply rooted in purpose and influence. Harnessing the power of technology, intellectual property, and human…
Core Takeaways - Highway To Health
Health Literacy and the Consumerization of Healthcare
In a recent episode of the Highway to Health podcast discussing health literacy and the consumerization of healthcare, Dr. Chase Feiger, M.D., and CEO at Ostro emphasized the need for simplifying healthcare. Healthcare should be as user-friendly as platforms like Netflix or Amazon. The underlying message: without good health, everything else is inconsequential.
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Whole Health Index
Dr. Sam Ambewadikar returns to break down Anthem’s Whole Health Index (WHI)—a powerful tool that distills medical, social, environmental, and behavioral data into a single score (0–100) to identify members most at risk. By surfacing factors like transportation deserts, housing instability, or food insecurity, WHI enables Anthem care managers and advocates to proactively match members…
PCP Attribution Analysis
Dr. Sam Ambewadikar, RVP and Medical Director at Anthem National Accounts, joins Brent to unpack the power of primary care attribution analysis—a tool he helped pioneer to spotlight the clinical and financial impact of members not having an established PCP. Drawing from his background as a practicing pediatrician and claims analytics leader, Dr. Sam shares…
Sydney Health Demo
In this episode, Christina Firouztash, Executive Advisor of Digital Solutions at Anthem, gives a dynamic walkthrough of the Sydney Health app—Anthem’s flagship digital member experience. Christina showcases how Sydney delivers personalized, simple, and equitable navigation across benefits, including virtual care, pharmacy, financial transparency, and social services access. From contextual chatbots and ID card access to…
Pharmacy Part 1
In this episode, Brent chats with Katie Brennan, National Sales Director at CarelonRx, about making pharmacy benefits more accessible, consistent, and member-friendly. Katie spotlights Carelon new advanced home delivery model, which brings the pharmacy counter—and the pharmacist—into the member’s home. With fewer retail pharmacies offering extended hours and many patients lacking reliable transportation, CarelonRx is…
