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In this episode of Aging Fast & Slow, we delve into ways to improve the quality of life of older adults needing home- and community-based services. We are joined by Dr. Kali Thomas, Associate Director of Health Services Research in the Center for Equity in Aging at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Dr. Thomas' research spans the long-term services and supports continuum, ranging from in-home services to long-term care in assisted living communities. Together we explore these critical issues and discuss innovative approaches and policies to meet the comprehensive medical and non-medical needs of our aging population. References: Home-Delivered Meals Thomas KS, Parikh R, Zullo AR, Dosa D. (2018) Home-Delivered Meals and Risk of Self-Reported Falls: Results From a Randomized Trial. J Appl Gerontol. 2018 Jan;37(1):41-57. PMID: 27798291. Thomas KS, Smego R, Akobundu U, Dosa D. (2017) Characteristics of Older Adults on Waiting Lists for Meals on Wheels: Identifying Areas for Intervention. J Appl Gerontol. 2017 Oct;36(10):1228-1242. PMCID: PMC4877281. Thomas KS, Akobundu U, Dosa D. (2016) More Than A Meal? A Randomized Control Trial Comparing the Effects of Home-Delivered Meals Programs on Participants’ Feelings of Loneliness. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc. Sci. 2016 Nov;71(6):1049-1058. PMID: 26613620 Thomas KS, Mor V. (2013) Providing more home-delivered meals is one way to keep older adults with low care needs out of nursing homes. Health Aff (Millwood). 2013 Oct;32(10):1796-1802. PMCID: PMC4001076. Thomas KS, Gadbois EA, Shield RR, Akobundu U, Morris AM, Dosa DM. (2018) “It’s not just a simple meal. It’s so much more”: Interactions between Meals on Wheels Clients and Drivers. J Appl Gerontol. 2018 Dec 20:733464818820226 [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 30569811. Title III State Expenditures on In-Home Services Thomas KS. (2014) The relationship between Older Americans Act in-home services and low-care residents in nursing homes. J Aging Health. 2014 Mar;26(2):250-260. PMCID: PMC4112387. Veteran-Directed Care / Self-Directed Care Yuan Y, Thomas KS, Frakt AB, Pizer SD, Garrido MM. (2019) Users Of Veteran-Directed Care And Other Purchased Care Have Similar Hospital Use And Costs Over Time. Health Affairs. 2019. 38(6):1037-104569. Thomas KS, Allen SM. (2016) Interagency partnership to deliver Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services: Interviews with Aging and Disability Network agency personnel regarding their experience with partner Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2016;53(5):611-618. PMID: 27898159. Yuan Y, Thomas KS, Van Houtven CH, Price ME, Pizer SD, Frakt AB, Garrido MM. (2022) Fewer potentially avoidable health care events in rural veterans with self-directed care versus other personal care services. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2022 May;70(5):1418-1428. doi: 10.1111/jgs.17656. Epub 2022 Jan 13. PMID: 35026056; PMCID: PMC9106846 Access to Benefits Thomas KS, Corneau E, Van Houtven C, Aron D, Dosa D, Allen SM. (2021) Inequities in Access to VA’s Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit to Finance Veterans’ Long-Term Care. Health Serv Res. 2021 Jun;56(3):389-399. PMID: 33634467; PMCID: PMC8143693. Kennedy KA, Corneau E, Rickard T, Mills WL, Thomas KS. VA Social Workers Identify Factors Predictive of Enrollment and Variability in Veterans’ Access to Aid and Attendance Benefits. J Gerontol Soc Work. 2023 Jul 24:1-21. PMID: 37483074

The transformative potential of AI in healthcare is no secret, but there are certain limitations and risks associated with its generalization. In this episode of the AHIP 2024 series, Yoni Shtein, CEO of Laguna Health, discusses how his company uses conversational AI to enhance care management for health plans. He explains how Laguna leverages ambient listening and a large language model to analyze conversations between care managers and members, improving efficiency, outcomes, and effectiveness in chronic, high-risk, or acute care management. The technology aligns with the needs of regional and national payers and facilitates better member service and patient outcomes. Yoni emphasizes integrating new technology in Interactive Care Planning (ICP), utilizing virtual, multimodal interactions like telephonic chat text, and highlights companies such as Abridge, Ambience, Nabla, and Suki for capturing language across mediums to gain valuable insight He also covers the pros and cons of conversational AI in healthcare, addressing cybersecurity risks and AI hallucinations while emphasizing the importance of recognizing opportunities and concerns.  Tune in and learn how conversational AI is starting to leave its mark on healthcare! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Follow and connect with Yoni Shtein on LinkedIn. Learn more about Laguna Health on their LinkedIn and website. Listen to Yoni’s previous interview on our podcast here.

On episode 485 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM and Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM of Nurses Service Organization (NSO). In the course of their conversation, Keith and his guests discuss medical malpractice, liability, the differences between civil suits and board of nursing (BON) disciplinary investigations, how nurses can protect themselves against being sued, and what to do if a lawsuit or BON investigation is initiated. For any nurse with a license to protect, this episode is for you. (Disclaimer: Keith has been a client of NSO for many years, although there is no financial relationship between The Nurse Keith Show and NSO.) Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM is a Risk Analyst for Nurses Service Organization (NSO) in the Healthcare Division of Aon Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. She has worked in the healthcare insurance business for over seven years, educating healthcare providers on professional liability issues and risk management principles. She is also a published author on quality, safety, and risk management topics affecting healthcare. In addition to earning her designation as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), she is also a licensed Property & Casualty insurance agent. She has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Policy and Administration from Penn State University, a certificate in Paralegal Studies from Villanova University, and a Master of Science degree from Drexel University in Quality, Safety, and Risk Management in Healthcare. Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM is Vice President of Risk Management for Nurses Service Organization in the Healthcare Division of Aon’s Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. Specializing in risk management and having worked in the healthcare insurance business for over 23 years, Jennifer is dedicated to educating nurses and health care professionals on professional liability risks and offers strategies to mitigate those risks by supporting patient safety principles and developing quality management programs. In addition to being a frequent national speaker on healthcare risk and liability, Jennifer is also a published author on various risk management topics. Jennifer is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management and is a licensed Property & Casualty agent. She earned a BA in Psychology from Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania. is Vice President of Risk Management for Nurses Service Organization in the Healthcare Division of Aon’s Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. Specializing in risk management and having worked in the healthcare insurance business for over 23 years, Jennifer is dedicated to educating nurses and health care professionals on professional liability risks and offers strategies to mitigate those risks by supporting patient safety principles and developing quality management programs. In addition to being a frequent national speaker on healthcare risk and liability, Jennifer is also a published author on various risk management topics. Jennifer is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management and is a licensed Property & Casualty agent. She earned a BA in Psychology from Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Connect with Jennifer Flynn, Georgia Reiner, and NSO : Nurses Service Organization website NSO on Facebook NSO on Instagram Georgia Reiner on LinkedIn Jennifer Flynn on LinkedIn

Rachel Winokur, CEO, TailorCare and Alex Bateman, CEO, United Musculoskeletal Partners (UMP) join Eric to discuss the evolution and adoption of specialty value-based care, highlighting the significant improvements in patient care, customer satisfaction scores, cost reduction and value creation.   Hear how their two organizations partner with a commercial payer to manage musculoskeletal cases, ensuring they assess patients, understand their needs, and match them with the best providers in the market.   Rachel and Alex also touched on the keys to implementing a successful value-based care strategy and underscored the transformative power of data analytics in shaping the future of healthcare.   Segments Origin Story Payer Experience Patient Experience Pitfalls Strategy/Building   Rachel Winokur, CEO, TailorCare Alex Bateman, CEO, United Musculoskeletal Partners (UMP)   About Alex Alex  is an accomplished, results-driven healthcare leader with 20 years of development and operations experience in multi-state, multi-site healthcare services organizations. He is a proven talent and team builder who adapts and thrives in the changing healthcare space. He is analytical, confident in challenging environments, and regarded as a top company performer in both leadership and growth/development.   About Rachel Rachel is the co-founder and CEO of TailorCare, a risk-based care navigation and health management company that provides deeply personal, data-driven support and clinical access to patients living with joint, back, and muscle pain. Prior to founding TailorCare, Rachel launched Bright Health Group, a value-based healthcare company committed to managing population risk. She served as Chief Business Officer of Bright before serving as the CEO of NeueHealth, the risk-based primary care delivery, provider enablement, and network management company she created within Bright. Rachel built her career in executive and leadership roles at Aetna, where she helped start the health plan’s population health management division, The Carlyle Group, as a healthcare investor, and at Datascope, a public medical device company she helped take private. Rachel has previously held positions at Bertelsmann and Goldman Sachs.   About United Musculoskeletal Partners United Musculoskeletal Partners (UMP) was formed in December 2021 by Resurgens Orthopaedics, one of the nation's largest orthopedic practices. UMP partners with entrepreneurial, physician-owned orthopedic practices to deliver exceptional clinical care to patients around the country while simplifying the management functions of the practices under one umbrella company. Website: www.umpartners.com 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

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - The Good GP. Subscribe to their show below:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-good-gp/id1212751478Spotify: https://spotify.com/show/5Rw9eohsYjvMFKKyMWMKl6────────In this episode of The Good GP, hosts Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens speak with Geoffrey Sayer, CEO of Medtech, at the Digital Health Festival 2024. Geoffrey introduces Medtech, an electronic health record system designed to service practices in Australia and New Zealand, providing a comprehensive patient practice management system (PMS).Beginning with an overview of Medtech's capabilities and its market presence. Geoffrey highlights the importance of having a flexible and future-proof PMS that allows for customization and integration with other software applications adaptable to the diverse needs of general practices.Geoffrey explains the concept of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and their role in enabling third-party software to interact with Medtech's system. He introduces Medtech’s Application Layer Exchange (ALEX®), a sandbox environment where developers can create and test new applications that integrate with their PMS. This fosters an ecosystem of innovation, allowing practices to customise their systems to meet specific requirements.Dr Sean Stevens queries about the potential of an app store for PMS, to which Geoffrey acknowledges the growing trend but emphasises the need for standardised APIs to ensure cross-vendor compatibility. They then explore the technical feasibility for GPs to develop or commission customised applications, enhancing their practice management experience.Geoffrey predicts a hybrid model of PMS combining local servers with cloud-based services, advancements in inbox management, and an increase in AI-assisted functions. He acknowledges the appetite amongst GPs for more innovative, flexible solutions and the role that smarter data integration, particularly with wearable devices, will play in the future.The Good GP Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation.Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network

Join StartUp Health NOW for a powerful episode recorded live at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC)! We explore the exciting inflection point in Alzheimer's research fueled by AI and machine learning. Hear directly from passionate founders in the StartUp Health Alzheimer's Moonshot Community: Catherine Bornbaum, PhD, CBO at RetiSpec, fresh off the company's $10M Series A, unveils a groundbreaking AI-powered device that analyzes the retina for insights into brain health. Ken Mariash, CEO of Sinaptica Therapeutics, discusses using AI and neuromodulation to potentially slow Alzheimer's and strengthen brain function in healthy individuals. Discover: How AI is unlocking a multi-modal understanding of the brain The potential for revolutionizing treatment for all brain conditions The cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of Alzheimer's research This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about brain health and the fight against Alzheimer's! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

August 1st, 2024: Tressa Springmann, SVP, CIO, and CDO for LifeBridge Health, explores the dynamic and evolving role of the CIO in healthcare. Tressa shares her unique journey from biochemistry research to healthcare IT leadership, emphasizing mentorship's critical role and adaptability's importance in career development. As they discuss digital transformation, Tressa highlights LifeBridge Health's innovative digital front door strategy and its unexpected successes, such as the touchless check-in process that streamlined operations and enhanced patient engagement. How does the CIO balance the need for technological innovation with organizational change management? What are the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in healthcare? And how can healthcare organizations ensure effective digital transformation while maintaining high standards of care and patient satisfaction? Tressa’s insights provide a roadmap for navigating these complex issues, making this episode a must-listen for healthcare leaders aiming to drive impactful change.Key Points:01:24 Meet Tressa Springmann: Career Journey02:01 The Evolving Role of the CIO08:33 Digital Transformation in Healthcare17:59 AI and Technology Governance23:46 Empowering Patients and CliniciansSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D.  Guest: Jessica Kelly, JD Join our expert hosts as they delve into the intersection of genetic science and the legal landscape in this episode of Genes & Your Health.  Jessica Kelly, J.D., and Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D., discuss the latest advancements in genetic research, personalized medicine, and how these innovations are shaping the future of healthcare. They also explore the legal implications, from privacy concerns and ethical considerations to the policies governing genetic data usage and patient rights.  Whether you're a healthcare professional, a legal expert, or simply curious about the future of genetics, this episode offers valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Tune in to stay informed about the cutting-edge developments at the nexus of genetics and the law.  Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

AI offers customizable, Lego-like solutions for health systems, providing genuinely modular and flexible coding tailored to your specific needs, whether it's clinical billing or value-based care. In this episode, Hamid Tabatabaie, co-founder and CEO of CodaMetrix, discusses medical coding and the revolutionary ways AI is making coding automation a possibility and a reality. He explores how CodaMetrix, with its roots in Mass General Brigham, is transforming the revenue cycle by enhancing coding accuracy and harnessing the full potential of clinical data. Hamid also introduces the concept of value-based coding, a holistic approach that promises to streamline coding processes across various departments within health systems. He also provides insights on CodaMetrix's exciting collaborations and developments, including their partnership with Epic and their plans for scaling.  Whether you're a healthcare professional, tech enthusiast, or someone curious about the future of medical coding, this episode is packed with insights you will want to take advantage of. Let's dive in! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect and follow Hamid Tabatabaie on LinkedIn. Learn more about CodaMetrix on their LinkedIn and website. Reach out to CodaMetrix via email here. Listen to Hamid Tabatabaie’s previous interview on our podcast here.

In every healthcare organization, leadership teams face operational challenges on a daily basis. This requires leaders to develop solutions to serve their staff, patients and communities while optimizing their hospital's performance. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Ben Miles, President of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital. 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/

Jim Joyce and I had a blast recording 🎙️ episode #143 of #TheShot of Digital Health Therapy today. We loved hosting Ryan Koo who has spent over a decade at Aetna (did you know Aetna is 171 years old 🤯) and now is an Employee Benefit Consultant at Marsh McLennan: 🔄 Consumer shift for healthplans? 💡 Tiny habits and behavior change 💼 Navigating the complexities and opportunities in the employer space for digital health solutions. 🤝 The importance of networking and partnerships in the healthcare ecosystem. 🧠 Mental Health Focus: The critical need for mental health services and innovative solutions is not slowing down... Fun mentions as always: Amanda Goltz Matthew Holt BJ Fogg, PhD Brian Kalis Shawn Ellis Dmitry Gurski Brook West

Featuring articles on belantamab mafodotin for multiple myeloma, autoantibodies targeting nephrin in podocytopathies, neutralizing anti–interleukin-10 autoantibodies in IBD; a review article on Parkinson’s disease; a Clinical Problem-Solving on going down the rabbit hole; a Medicine and Society article on race-based screening under the ethics microscope; and a Perspective on a legacy of cruelty to sexual and gender minority groups. Supplement to the New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 391, No. 5.

July 31, 2024: Bill Russell hosts a solution showcase with Drew Koerner, Healthcare CTO at ServiceNow, and Muhammad Siddiqui, CDO and CIO of Reid Health, on the transformative power of digital automation in healthcare. The conversation delves into the practical applications of ServiceNow in healthcare IT, addressing how it streamlines workflows, reduces manual tasks, and enhances patient care experiences. How can automating routine processes improve efficiency in healthcare systems? What role does ServiceNow play in unifying disparate systems and creating a centralized hub for healthcare operations? The guests explore the integration of ServiceNow with EHR systems like Epic and Workday, highlighting real-world examples such as optimizing discharge processes and managing medical devices. Key Points:00:34 The Importance of Provider Experience01:11 Digital Transformation with ServiceNow02:38 ServiceNow in Action: Real-World Applications06:04 Innovative Use Cases and Future Plans12:46 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Andrew L'Huillier, a leader in the diagnostics industry, joins us to discuss his work on groundbreaking diagnostic products. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in regulatory compliance, drug discovery, and the implementation of cGMP guidelines. Discover how precision medicine is revolutionizing healthcare and improving patient care. Tune in! Resources: Connect with and follow Andrew L'Huillier on LinkedIn.