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remake medicine
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  Can art help remake medicine with the therapeutic potential to make a difference in healthcare? The rise of holistic approaches to well-being provides an opportunity to bring out the artistic side in healthcare. And on the latest episode of the Healthcare Rethink Podcast, host Brian Urban takes a deeper look into that intersection between […]

business leader
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  The latest “Healthcare Rethink” podcast hosted by Brian Urban features Stacy Charlerie, US Regional Head and Data Strategy Director at Parexel. Charlerie may be part pharmacist and part business leader. Still, one thing’s sure: she’s all about that data! In this episode, Urban and Charlerie discuss how data analytics is becoming integral to patient-centric […]

health tech innovation
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  In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare technology, Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) are emerging as pivotal figures leading health tech innovation. Healthcare Rethink’s Host Brian Urban took a closer look at CMOs and their roles within the health tech innovation with his recent guest, Dr. Charles Smith MD, the Chief Medical Officer for North […]

rural healthcare
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  Rural healthcare is undergoing a transformative shift and is not just about location. With the rise of telemedicine and the increasing need for accessible care, medicine is evolving rapidly with new technology. Telemedicine creates a critical lifeline in providing care to rural communities. Still, is telemedicine enough to fill the gaps in rural healthcare, […]

accelerating access to medicine
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  Accelerating access to medicine for underserved communities, with a goal of diversity and inclusion, is possible. The healthcare community can turn vision into reality through research, collaboration, and innovation. As the healthcare landscape continuously morphs, the spotlight is now on how systemic inequities impact the journey from medical research to accessible patient care. The […]

improving health equity
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embed code:   Improving health equity takes more than a village; it involves creative risks from organizations and disruptors seeking innovative solutions to address these challenges. In today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the focus on health equity and affordability has never been more pertinent. With rising healthcare costs and the increasing awareness of social determinants of […]

Dr. Gordon Chen
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  Escalating primary care costs in the United States urges a reconsideration of the traditional fee-for-service model, giving rise to a value-based care (VBC) model emphasizing better patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness. The financial potential of VBC is significant, with a McKinsey report indicating that the growth in value-based care has created approximately $500 billion in […]

servant leader
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  The evolution toward patient-centric care in healthcare isn’t merely a trend but a necessity underscored by compelling evidence. This shift, rooted in understanding the patient as a unique individual, has demonstrated significant benefits, including enhanced satisfaction, improved health outcomes, and decreased healthcare utilization​​. Central to this evolution is the emergence of the “servant leader” […]

public health athlete
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  Healthcare needs a public health athlete on every team in the fight for health equity. The healthcare industry has recently awakened to the glaring disparities in health outcomes across different demographics, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The dire need to bridge these gaps has sparked discussions about transforming traditional healthcare models into more […]

Healthcare
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In this episode of the Rethink Healthcare podcast, host Brian Urban is joined by Dr. Steven Lane, Chief Medical Officer of Health Gorilla. Health Gorilla is revolutionizing interoperability within the healthcare ecosystem by enabling seamless data exchange and faster access to information. Urban and Lane discuss: the importance of interoperability and data exchange in healthcare, […]

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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 […]

technology and humanity
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When technology and humanity converge in a positive direction, they can do many things, including fueling the advances much needed in the strive for health equity. The healthcare industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by rapid technological advancements and a growing emphasis on human-centered care. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the […]

achieve health equity
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As health disparities come under the spotlight, the urgency to achieve health equity in the healthcare sector intensifies. With the industry at a crossroads, a recent study funded by the NIH highlighted the staggering economic impact of these disparities, revealing an estimated cost of $451 billion to the economy in 2018 alone. That figure could […]

Patient
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In this episode of the Healthcare Rethink podcast, host Brian Urban sits down with Dr. Mitesh Rao, CEO of OMNY Health. Urban and Rao discuss: Rao’s unique journey to the CEO position at OMNY Health and his vision for the organization and healthcare at large How to leverage data to drive transformative change in patient […]

Health Equity
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In the latest Healthcare Rethink podcast, hosted by Brian Urban, industry leaders Dr. Romilla Batra, Chief Medical Officer at Scan Health Plan, and Sharon Jhawar, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Scan Health Plan, joined Urban to discuss their roles and the initiatives they are implementing to address health equity in their organization and the industry at […]

Soda Health
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In this episode of Healthcare Rethink, host Brian Urban sits down with Sarah Rumfelt from Soda Health to delve into an exciting topic: addressing social determinants of health to revolutionize the healthcare landscape. Rumfelt shares how Soda Health leverages data analytics to identify health plan members at risk due to factors like food insecurity, housing […]

Mental health
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The U.S. has plenty of healthcare services for physical injuries, but when it comes to mental health there is no well coordinated care system in place. While there is no shortage of mental health services, the gap is in connecting people in need with these essential services. How can new technologies improve mental health services […]

AI and Automation
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Terms like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tend to cause two reactions: trepidation or excitement. And while AI and automation have undoubtedly blended into popular culture as tenets of sci-fi and dystopian futures, AI and automation should evoke more excitement rather than fear for what they can bring to our futures, especially in healthcare. So, […]

Health Plan
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John Petito, SVP of Transformation at SCAN Health Plan joins the podcast to share his story and how his work is helping enable new types of healthcare coverage for diverse populations. Join us to hear how Health Plans are beginning to evolve their approach to addressing the needs of older adults and the LGBTQ+ community […]

myPlace health
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From myPlace Health, Rhiannon Iorio Perry MPH and Rob Schreiber MD join the podcast to share their stories and efforts to expand health at home for seniors across the United States. myPlace believes building a new care model—one that provides care and dignity, focusing on the social and physical well-being of elder populations—is the only […]

HIMSS 2023
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  HIMSS 2023 was the host of several industry-defining conversations for the healthcare industry, including reflections on the growth of data use in healthcare and the evolution of how and where care is administered. The evolution of the healthcare marketplace has resulted in the saturation of data among multiple areas. As a result, the healthcare […]

Tokenizing Data
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We have now entered a universe of “determinants of health” ranging from medical debt to housing to medication access to transportation…literally all things impact health that happen outside a doctor’s office. So is healthcare taking this into account? How are we helping those with substance abuse, rare cancers and unmanageable chronic conditions? On today’s episode […]

health equity
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A lack of health insurance can be detrimental to anyone if there is any medical emergency or accident that occurs in that span of time. Healthcare costs are high even with insurance. Without insurance? Astronomical and simply unaffordable for many. So, it should come as a concern that in 2021, 8.6 percent of Americans did […]

healthcare equity
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From the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Director Bryan O. Buckley DrPH, MPH joins the podcast to share his story and efforts to progress health equity for disadvantaged families across the US. NCQA is committed to evolving equity in healthcare through services, programs and next generation accreditations aimed at supporting Health Plans, […]

RIP Medical Debt
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s research shows consumers generated $88 billion in medical debt as of June 2021. The CFPB’s research also indicated a vast majority of low-income individuals of all races and ethnicities were more likely to incur medical debt than the national average. This national crisis threatens equitable healthcare in the United States. […]

Highmark Health
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Seeing a community’s health gaps and opportunities is no easy feat. Seeing the social health needs at the household level is very challenging…but this is where Amit Kale, Vice President at Highmark Health, believes we need to start to help members live healthier lives. Amit Kale MD, MHA joins the podcast to talk about the […]

Hospitals
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Hospitals had a rough 2022 as they faced higher labor and supply costs, volatile patient volumes, and fragile payer relations. More than half of hospitals in 2022 are expected to result in negative margins, according to Kaufman Hall. Kevin Holloran, Senior Director at Fitch Ratings, said 2022 was “one of the worst years ever in […]