The Path to Building Stronger Primary Care w/ Kate Goodrich
Primary care is the foundation of a strong healthcare system, but it faces mounting challenges, from workforce shortages to reimbursement struggles.
Is advanced primary care the solution and what would that model look like?
In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Kate Goodrich, Chief Medical Officer of Humana, to explore the critical role of primary care and how it must evolve to meet the growing demands of patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole.
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TOPICS
(0:21) Intro
(0:34) Sponsorship
(2:05) The Advantages of Primary Care
(3:51) Understanding Primary Care
(5:06) Why Is Primary Care Struggling
(6:55) The Current State of Primary Care
(7:57) How Primary Care Is Changing
(10:18) The Promise of Care Coordination in Primary Care
(12:51) What Does Advanced Primary Care Look Like
(15:20) Measuring Success in Primary Care
(18:32) What Is Direct Primary Care
(19:51) The State of Medicare Managed Care
(23:43) Why Are Primary Care Physicians Unhappy
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk 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 KATE GOODRICH
Kate Goodrich, MD, MHS, is the Chief Medical Officer at Humana, where she leads clinical initiatives across the insurance and CenterWell businesses, focusing on physician engagement, healthcare research, health equity, and Humana’s Bold Goal programs. Previously, she served as Humana’s SVP for Clinical Analytics and Trend, overseeing analytics and rapid learning strategies to improve outcomes while reducing costs. Before joining Humana, Dr. Goodrich was the CMS Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, managing 18 quality and value-based purchasing programs, nationwide quality improvement efforts, and Medicare coverage decisions. A practicing hospitalist and professor of medicine, she continues her clinical work at George Washington University Medical Center, where she previously directed the Hospital Medicine division.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT HUMANA
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading health and well-being company dedicated to helping people live healthy and happy lives since 1961. The company offers personalized healthcare services through its insurance products and CenterWell healthcare services, aiming to simplify the healthcare experience for millions of members across the United States. Humana’s commitment extends beyond individual care, as it actively invests in local communities to support and enhance public health initiatives. With a focus on innovation and compassionate care, Humana strives to address global health challenges and make a positive impact on the lives it touches.
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