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Value-based care leaders from Kaiser Permanente, Premera, UnitedHealthcare and TailorCare discuss the evolving landscape of specialty value-based care. They explain how their plans drive success with innovative approaches designed to optimize care and improve outcomes—even with their most complex, high-cost members.   Our expert panelists share practical strategies for navigating the most effective treatment pathways, from leveraging predictive data and the latest evidence-based guidelines to assessing members’ symptoms and goals.   Topics covered include: Strategie Planning Technology Enablement Solutions in Action Featured Guests Romilla Batra, MD, Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer – Clinical Strategy & Solutions, Premera Blue Cross Hemant Keny, MD, Lead for Senior Surgical Care Program, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Donna Laliberte O’Shea, MD, MBA, CPE, National Vice President, Operations and Chief Medical Officer, UCS Population Health and VBC, UnitedHealthcare Rachel Winokur, Chief Executive Officer, TailorCare   Guest Bios: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/unlocking-success-through-specialty-value-based-models/   This episode is sponsored by TailorCare TailorCare is a risk-based care navigation program that provides deeply personal support to patients living with joint, back, and muscle pain. By combining a careful assessment of patients’ symptoms, health history, preferences and goals with predictive data and the latest evidence-based guidelines, TailorCare helps patients choose—and navigate—the most effective treatment pathway for them, every step of the way. Website: www.tailorcare.com  

Editor’s Summary by Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, Editor in Chief of JAMA, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from September 28-October 4, 2024.

Today’s podcast is in anticipation of the Brady United fundraiser on October 17th, hosted by Daveed Diggs and in conversation with Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr and DoorDash CEO Tony Xu. In this episode, Coach Kerr, Christian Heyne, Brady United’s Chief Programs and Policy Officer, and I discuss gun safety via Brady United’s ongoing mission to reduce gun violence. We explore the current state of gun safety in America, highlight the progress made, and discuss future actions that can be taken to address gun violence as a public health crisis. We also dive into generational perspectives as Sandy Hook survivors reach voting age and examine whether the gun debate is shifting towards a more neutral, solution-oriented dialogue. Tune in for an insightful conversation on what it means to be a health citizen and advocate for change. Link: to the event.

Send us a textSurprise, surprise, the US healthcare system is still the most expensive and lowest performing. That’s the message from the latest Commonwealth Fund report called Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing U.S. Health System.   In this episode of CareTalk, John and David dive into the report’s findings to uncover why U.S. healthcare remains so broken—and explore what, if anything, can be done to fix it.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT AMY BROWNAmy Brown, the founder and CEO of Authenticx, has built a distinguished career in healthcare, advocating for underserved populations, leading teams to expand coverage, and mastering corporate operations. Drawing on two decades of experience across healthcare and insurance sectors, she founded Authenticx in 2018 to address the missed opportunities in utilizing customer interaction data. Authenticx provides healthcare organizations with a unified source of conversational data, bringing the authentic voice of the patient into the boardroom to drive growth, profitability, and improved healthcare outcomes.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT AUTHENTICXAuthenticx was established to revolutionize how healthcare organizations listen on a large scale. By harnessing the power of AI, Authenticx transforms everyday conversations into actionable insights, aiming to uncover transformative opportunities within the healthcare sector.With over 100 years of collective leadership experience in pharmaceutical, payer, and healthcare organizations, the team at Authenticx understands the challenges and opportunities that clients encounter, having navigated similar landscapes themselves. This deep industry knowledge drives their commitment to delivering solutions that truly address the needs of their clients and enhance healthcare outcomes.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.

Charlene talks with Nancy Blake, chair of ACNL’s Healthy Work Environment committee and Chief Nursing Officer at the Los Angeles General Medical Center, formerly known as the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. Dr. Blake was recently a panelist at the Healthcare in the Age of Personalization Summit, discussing what nursing can teach physicians and CEOs about leadership. She and Charlene discuss the benefits of listening to and acting on staff ideas, the importance of collaboration in decision-making, and the power of accessibility and in-person leadership. We're running a survey to better understand our listeners and what topics you'd like to hear about. It would really help us out if you took just a couple minutes to fill it out. Click here to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSHVM8M Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Nancy Blake, PhD, RN, CCRN-K, NHDP-BC, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL, FAAN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nablake/) About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at @acnlnurse.

On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Ashley Durant, a board-certified holistic nurse and transformational wellness coach with specific expertise in guiding clients through the labyrinth of autoimmune illness. Ashley speaks from her own personal experience, and she offers tools and strategies for overcoming the challenges of autoimmune illness in a complex 21st-century world and medical-industrial complex. Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or [email protected]. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Tara Mahoney, VP of Healthcare Practice, and Jenny Reichard, Senior Industry Executive - Healthcare, both at Genesys. They discuss the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology and healthcare. Key topics include enhancing patient engagement through AI and digital platforms, reducing administrative burdens, and integrating technology into fragmented healthcare systems, focusing on the Australian landscape. This episode was recorded at an event hosted by Genesys in Sydney called Xperience, which aims to help their customers and partners drive meaningful outcomes and build deeper relationships through experience orchestration.Key TakeawaysTechnology in Healthcare: Genesys is focused on leveraging technology to streamline healthcare workflows and improve patient and member experiences by enhancing communication and reducing inefficiencies.Global Perspective: Healthcare challenges such as administrative burdens and fragmented systems are universal, and Genesys is working to provide sustainable solutions through technology across different regions.Patient Engagement Platforms: Patient engagement platforms and communication tools are essential in delivering better patient experiences and outcomes, especially in the increasingly digital age.Reducing Administrative Burdens: The potential of AI and automated systems in reducing the routine administrative tasks that burden healthcare providers, allowing them to focus more on critical patient care.Local Context: The Australian healthcare system, while robust, faces fragmentation issues that can be mitigated through technology integration and better communication platforms.Future Innovations: The role of AI and natural language processing in healthcare, particularly in identifying patient needs and summarising complex medical information for better patient management.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

In this episode, we are talking about entrepreneurship and profit, whether you own your own business or not. My guest is Susan Mariga, and she is a true authority in finance and entrepreneurship. With her expertise as a CPA and Fractional CFO, she possesses a remarkable mastery of high net worth strategies and the transformative Profit First System. Questions this episode will answer What are qualities that you need to be a successful entrepreneur? What are common mistakes that entrepreneurs make? What are 3 tips to increase profit? What is the profit-first model? Why do minority businesses matter? Whether you own your own business, are looking to step into entrepreneurship, are looking to have more money for yourself, or looking for ways to cope with the pressures of adulting, there is something in this episode for you.  Find Susan Mariga: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannemariga/  https://www.facebook.com/susanneymariga/ https://marigagroup.com/  Resources: Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com About Susan Mariga: Susanne Mariga is a CPA and Fractional CFO specializing in high net worth strategies for 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs using the Profit First System. Before founding her own firm, Susanne worked at Arthur Andersen LLP, as well as one of the Big 4 firms, KPMG. Combining her industry knowledge with her own experience of growing a small business has allowed Susanne to help her clients design unique, profit-first based business plans that ensure success and long-term financial stability. As a Certified Profit First Professional (PFP) at the Mastery Level, she is passionate about helping entrepreneurs maximize their revenue, grow their businesses, and save dollars through sound tax strategies.

In this episode, Dr. Cynda Rushton talks with Karen Doyle, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Robin Price, MSN, RN, Manager of the New Nurse Residency Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center, about how nurses of different generations find balance working with one another and build relationships off of each others experience. 

Hosts: Chatura Alur, M.D., M.P.H. | Meghan G. Theofiles, M.D.  Guest: Regan N. Theiler, M.D., Ph.D.  Welcome to our OB/GYN mini-series! “Help me OB/GYN! You’re my only hope”.   Today, we are going to be discussing inpatient management of infections in pregnant patients. Specifically, infections that might show up on a general medicine service or in the emergency department. To help us understand how to better assess and manage these patients, we are joined by Regan N. Theiler, M.D., Ph.D., obstetrical hospitalist and immediate past-chair of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.   To learn more about this series, click here  Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Compelling research, discussions, opinions and more—enjoy these original podcasts from the AMA for the latest in medicine and patient care. AMA Update AMA Update The AMA Update podcast covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Hear from physicians and experts on COVID-19, monkeypox, advocacy issues, scope of practice and more. Because who’s doing the talking matters. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast | AMA Update videos | Audio transcripts AMA Moving Medicine AMA Moving Medicine From emerging issues to new innovations, the AMA Moving Medicine podcast brings you the physicians, scientists and all the leading voices making a difference in health care today. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast | Stitcher | Moving Medicine videos | Audio transcripts |  Making the Rounds Making the Rounds This podcast features advice, interviews and discussions on the most important topics affecting medical students’ lives and careers. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast | Stitcher | Audio transcripts AMA Thriving in Private Practice AMA Thriving in Private Practice Private practices have been under intense pressure for years; the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the financial strain and highlighted the burdens faced by physician practice owners each day. As a private practice physician, you know you need skills they didn’t teach you in med school to make your practice thrive. The AMA’s Thriving in Private Practice podcast, launching this summer, highlights the experience of private practice physicians who know your pain points—like workflow snags and payor audits—and can help you navigate these issues and more. Don't miss an episode—subscribe on your favorite podcast platform today. Apple Podcasts | Simplecast | Audio transcripts AMA Prioritizing Equity AMA Prioritizing Equity AMA Prioritizing Equity podcast illuminates how determinants of health uniquely impact marginalized communities, public health and health equity, with an eye on both short-term and long-term implications. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Spotify AMA STEPS Forward® podcast series AMA STEPS Forward® podcast series Hear health care leaders share how they overcame practice challenges by implementing real-world solutions that helped put the joy back into the practice of medicine. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | AMA Ed Hub™ | Audio transcripts JAMA Network™ podcasts JAMA Network™ podcasts Catch up on the research, opinion and educational content from across the JAMA Network™, including the JAMA Editors' Summary, Author Interviews and the popular JAMA Clinical Reviews series. JAMA Podcasts Ethics Talk podcasts Ethics Talk podcasts Ethics Talk podcasts explore the ethical and professional challenges that medical students and physicians regularly confront during their education and practice careers. Journal of Ethics | PodBean | AMA Ed Hub™ Stories of Care: A CDC Project Firstline podcast from the AMA Stories of Care: A CDC Project Firstline podcast from the AMA Through the voices of health care experts and front-line personnel, this podcast explores the intersection of infection control and equity and examines how access plays a key role. AMA Ed Hub | Apple Podcasts | Spotify Opioid Overdose Epidemic podcast series Opioid Overdose Epidemic podcast series Expert discussions and insights to help physicians and other health professionals address the epidemic of opioid overdoses. Learn about treatment options for pain management, best practices in opioid prescribing, standards of care and medications for opioid use disorder, harm reduction and overdose prevention strategies. AMA Ed Hub

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak Ryan Kelly, Executive Director of the Mississippi Rural Health Association. Mississippi Rural Health Association https://msrha.org/ Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Audio Engineering & Original Music by Kenji Ulmer https://www.kenjiulmer.com/

October 3, 2024: Colin Banas, CMO at Dr. First, is joined by Lacy Knight, CMIO of Piedmont Healthcare, and Jake Lancaster, CMIO of Baptist Memorial, to host a powerful webinar. They explore key issues such as the growing ubiquity of ambient listening and the need for better interoperability. Will AI's integration into healthcare lead to a reduction in physician workloads, or does it risk "de-skilling" the medical profession? How can organizations balance innovation with maintaining clinical rigor in training new doctors? As AI technologies progress, are they replacing jobs or simply shifting the skill sets required? Key Points:10:23 Future of Integration21:35 Interoperability Challenges in Healthcare27:22 Challenges in Healthcare Data Interoperability37:06 AI Governance in Healthcare41:22 Rapid Cycle Implementation Process46:53 Impact of AI on Healthcare JobsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Better is a healthcare IT provider of a healthcare data platform, low-code tools that help healthcare organisations to rapidly build applications that suit their specific need and hospital medication management software, working across 20 markets. In this episode, based on 30+ years of experience, Tomaz Gornik, CEO of Better explained: - what is a data platform in healthcare, - what motivates vendors to NOT lock customers in their systems - EHDS implementation from the healthcare IT perspective, - the power of legislation and tender processes in shaping the future of digital health, - how do digital health vendors get the first customer in healthcare, - How do companies survive the long sales cycles - 3 or more years in public systems, and how is this impacting their business models, - the role of design in health, - and more. Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/ https://www.facesofdigitalhealth.com/