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Influence and Connection across Healthcare starts with a VOICE

Healthcare leaders who become adept in authentic communication can significantly influence and transform conversations and relationships within the industry. The 'Healthcare Rethink' podcast discusses the key role of voice in skilling healthcare leaders with guest Alex Maiersperger. The discussion highlights the blend of public health and business knowledge as crucial for advancing global healthcare marketing.

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Influence and Connection across Healthcare starts with a VOICE

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Mastering authentic communication is pivotal for healthcare leaders to transform industry relationships.

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A holistic approach combining public health knowledge and business acumen is essential in healthcare.

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Voice plays a fundamental role in influencing and connecting within the healthcare industry.

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In the latest episode of the Healthcare Rethink podcast, presented by FinThrive, host Brian Urban sits down with Alex Maiersperger, the Global Principal Healthcare at SAS. Their conversation charts the role voice plays in influencing and connecting the healthcare industry. Maiersperger, who co-founded the Advancement League, shares his journey from being a healthcare optimist to leading global product marketing efforts at SAS. This episode highlights the significance of blending public health knowledge with business acumen, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach in healthcare.

This episode highlights the significance of blending public health knowledge with business acumen, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach in healthcare.

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Brian Urban
Brian UrbanDirector of Innovation & Emerging Markets

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.

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Brian Urban
Brian Urban

Director of Innovation & Emerging Markets

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 for the Alzheimer's Association, Obediah Cole Prostate Cancer Foundation, Cigna Corp, and Utica University Institute for the study of integrative healthcare. Urban is currently a research-fellow sponsored by a Robert Wood Johnson Grant supporting Utica University public health research in Upstate New York.

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Alex Maiersperger

Global Principal Healthcare

SAS

Alex Maiersperger co-founded the Advancement League and has transitioned from being a healthcare optimist to leading global product marketing efforts at SAS. His work emphasizes the integration of public health knowledge with business acumen to drive a holistic approach in healthcare.

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