Best Socialdeterminants Podcasts (2025)

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How Humana, Blue Shield of CA, and Noom Are Reimagining GLP-1 Integration and Obesity Care 1:00:25

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Host Eric Glazer convenes senior leaders from Humana, Noom, and Blue Shield of California to explore how payers are integrating GLP-1 therapies into comprehensive cardio-metabolic care strategies. The conversation outlines how digital, behavioral, and clinical interventions can align to deliver sustainable outcomes, lower costs, and strengthen memb…

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Stars, Savings, and Satisfaction with BCBS Michigan, Aetna, MVP & Vori 58:32

13d ago58:32

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In this Bright Spots in Healthcare episode, host Eric Glazer brings together an all-star panel of leaders who are reshaping the future of Medicaid and social care. Our guests include: Vanita Pindolia, Vice President, Medicare Star Ratings, Emergent Holdings (BlueCross BlueShield Michigan) Jason Merola, MD, Chief Medical Officer, MVP Health Care Cha…

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Express Scripts SVP Harold Carter on GLP-1s & the Future of Pharmacy Benefits 41:20

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GLP-1 therapies are transforming pharmacy benefits, and Express Scripts is leading the way. Harold Carter, PharmD, SVP of Trade Relations, joins host Eric Glazer to discuss how one of the nation’s largest PBMs is navigating this disruptive moment in healthcare. Harold shares how Express Scripts is: Capping costs of GLP-1 therapies to expand patient…

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Maximizing ROI at HLTH 2025: A Conversation with Rich Scarfo (part 2) 21:52

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In Part Two of our special HLTH 2025 series, Bright Spots in Healthcare host Eric Glazer continues his conversation with Rich Scarfo, President of HLTH, to explore how the event has become a true growth engine for healthcare solution providers. Rich shares why HLTH is more than a conference - it’s a platform intentionally designed to foster meaning…

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Scaling Innovation at HLTH 2025: A Conversation with Rich Scarfo (part 1) 28:18

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In this first episode of a special two-part series, Bright Spots in Healthcare host Eric Glazer sits down with Rich Scarfo, President of HLTH, to explore how one of the most influential healthcare events in the world continues to evolve. With HLTH 2025 taking place this October 19–22 in Las Vegas, Rich reveals what’s new this year—from immersive zo…

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Don Antonucci, CEO, Providence Health Plan & Ali Diab, CEO, Collective Health | The Next Frontier in Self-Funded Benefits 58:57

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In this episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare, we explore The Next Frontier in Self-Funded Benefits. Don Antonucci, CEO of Providence Health Plan and Ali Diab, CEO of Collective Health share how their new partnership is reshaping the employer-sponsored benefits landscape. The conversation dives into: Why aligning provider and member needs is essent…

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Doubling Down on Medicaid Innovation with Impact Health, HEALI, PHAB, and Vircho 1:00:14

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In this Bright Spots in Healthcare episode, host Eric Glazer brings together an all-star panel of leaders who are reshaping the future of Medicaid and social care. Our guests include: Laurie Stradley, CEO, Impact Health Lori Andrade, EVP, Health Equity Alliance of Long Island (HEALI) Joneigh Khaldun, MD, President & CEO, Public Health Accreditation…

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How Disruptors Defy the Odds with Dr. Imamu “Mu” Tomlinson 34:15

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What does it really take to challenge the status quo in healthcare, and win? Dr. Imamu “Mu” Tomlinson, CEO of Vituity and author of Less Than One Percent: How Disruptors Defy the Odds, joins host Eric Glazer to share hard-won lessons on leadership, resilience, and breaking barriers. In this energizing conversation, Mu discusses: How to turn “you ca…

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The Forecasting Frontier: How AI is Reshaping Risk, Revenue, and ROI 58:43

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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a practical tool transforming how healthcare organizations prepare for the future. From evaluating and pricing risk with greater accuracy to identifying rising-risk members and strengthening long-term financial strategies, AI is reshaping the very foundations of forecasting in healthcare. I…

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Closing the Member Engagement Gap with AI-Powered Actions 1:01:17

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Learn how AI is already working to close the member engagement gap, transforming intent into impact, personalizing care at scale, and creating the connected experiences members now expect. Leaders from Highmark Health, Ovatient, Cigna, and League share proven strategies, bright spots, and lessons learned in applying AI to drive measurable outcomes,…

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Missed Data, Missed Dollars: The Member Insights That Risk Models Are Blind To 57:19

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With member engagement driving everything from Star Ratings to care gap closures, health plans are rethinking how they connect with members—pairing rich data with human-centered strategies to create real moments of influence. In this episode, we explore how payers are: Combining multiple assessments, social risk data, and AI to build actionable mem…

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Lights, Camera, Adherence: Using Stories to Drive Star Ratings 1:01:04

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With adherence measures playing a major role in Star Ratings, Medicare Advantage plans are rethinking how they engage members—moving beyond transactional reminders to personalized, story-driven content that inspires real behavior change. In this episode, leaders from Zing Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and SmartStory share ho…

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New Growth Playbooks for a Changing Healthcare Market 59:21

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Episode Description: In this episode, League, Vori Health, and Fitzroy International unpack how healthcare organizations are rethinking growth, partnerships, and go-to-market strategies in a rapidly shifting environment. Learn how leading innovators are: Designing scalable, digitally enabled experiences to meet evolving consumer expectations Adapti…

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Closing the Gaps At Scale: Equitable Access Through Smart, Remote Primary Care 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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Episode Description: How can healthcare leaders expand access and improve equity at scale without further burdening overstretched systems? In this Bright Spots in Healthcare episode, senior leaders from leading provider organizations explore how remote-first, tech-enabled primary care models are transforming access for diverse and underserved popul…

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AI + Healthcare: Improving Value-Based Care & Financial Resilience 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

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Episode Description: In this episode, Atlantic Health System, Intermountain Health, and Navina explore how AI is transforming value-based care by boosting financial resilience and improving outcomes. Learn how these organizations are: Enhancing risk adjustment and closing care gaps Reducing administrative burden through AI-augmented workflows Equip…

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How Sutter Health Is Scaling AI Across the Enterprise (episode 2 of 2) 41:53

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Scaling AI across a healthcare system takes more than just good technology—it requires effective governance, operational focus, and the right data foundation. In Part 2 of our conversation with Kiran Mysore, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Sutter Health, he explores how Sutter is operationalizing AI across its 24 hospitals and hundreds of care si…

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How Sutter Health Is Scaling AI Across the Enterprise (episode 1 of 2) 28:59

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How can health systems move from AI experimentation to AI execution at scale, without losing sight of what matters most: patients and providers? In this two-part episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare, Kiran Mysore, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Sutter Health, joins host Eric Glazer to explore how Sutter is turning the promise of AI into measu…

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How MetroPlusHealth is Enhancing Access and Experience for NYC's Most Vulnerable Populations 28:21

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Brindha Sridhar, Vice President, Customer Experience Strategy, MetroPlusHealth, discusses how one of New York City’s largest public health plans is transforming the healthcare experience for its diverse and underserved populations. Brindha shares how her team is working to improve member and provider engagement across a city where 90% of members ar…

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Inside Select Health’s Winning Strategy to Improve Rural Access, Provider Engagement & Health Equity 33:11

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In this insightful episode, Kim Barrus, AVP of Quality and Accreditation at Select Health, shares three compelling case studies showcasing how her team is improving care access, streamlining provider engagement, and addressing health disparities across four states. Kim walks us through: A groundbreaking hybrid clinic model in rural Nevada, created …

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Advancing Specialty Care in Medicare Advantage: Physician led, AI-Enabled 59:01

5M ago59:01

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In this episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare, host Eric Glazer explores how leading healthcare organizations are transforming specialty care in Medicare Advantage through physician leadership and AI innovation. Hear from Julia McDowell (Highmark Health), Chuck Palermo (HAP), Dr. Mary O’Connor (Vori Health), and Dr. Krystal Revai (Health Alliance) …

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Banner Health, HealthTeam Advantage & MedWatchers Share Medicare Part D Strategies 1:00:08

5M ago1:00:08

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In this standout episode, three healthcare leaders unpack how they're transforming regulatory pressure into real-world impact. Melissa Skelton Duke (Banner Health), Dina Homer (HealthTeam Advantage), and Bita Farrokhroo (MedWatchers) share practical strategies for driving medication adherence, optimizing Part D performance, and bridging digital and…

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How Network Health Transforms Provider Relationships and Member Experience 29:21

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In this engaging session, Eric Glazer sits down with Jessica Vander Zanden, VP of Operations at Network Health, a Wisconsin-based plan known for its top-tier CMS ratings and commitment to exceptional provider and member experiences. Jessica shares two standout strategies driving the organization’s success: a unique approach to treating providers as…

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A Masterclass in Storytelling with Craig Wortmann, CEO, Sales Engine 56:19

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The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. Steve Jobs believed this, and it's never been more accurate, especially in healthcare. Renowned storytelling expert Craig Wortmann—Professor at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and CEO of Sales Engine joins Eric Glazer to discuss one of the most underutilized leadership tools in h…

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Bright Spots in Healthcare: The New Physician Playbook – AI Workflows & Value-Based Care in Action 1:00:49

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Visionary healthcare leaders from The Permanente Medical Group, UC Davis Health, UNC Health, Summit Medical Group and Navina joined Eric Glazer to explore how artificial intelligence transforms clinical workflows and enables better value-based care. Discover how AI-driven chart prep, ambient scribe technology, and risk models streamline provider wo…

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Engaging Complex & Hard-to-Reach Medicare Members Amidst CMS Uncertainty 1:00:36

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As CMS regulations shift, how can you continue to impact complex members? Join us as we explore innovative approaches to member engagement that drive better health outcomes and reduce costs. In this episode, we will hear how plans are leveraging social support, in-home care, and tailored services to reach vulnerable members. Don’t miss this timely …

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Executive Brief: Stealing the Playbook from Michael Lewis 10:59

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Welcome to the debut episode of Executive Briefs—a new short-form series from Bright Spots in Healthcare designed to deliver fast, actionable insights for healthcare leaders. In under 10 minutes, host Eric Glazer shares 10 powerful storytelling takeaways from bestselling author Michael Lewis (Moneyball, The Big Short, The Blind Side) from his keyno…

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Unexpected Strategies That Are Closing Gaps in Medicare & Medicaid 1:00:44

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Traditional approaches to closing care gaps in Medicare Advantage often fail to reach the members who need it most. This episode goes beyond conventional strategies to explore how innovative, remote, and community-driven solutions are transforming chronic care management—particularly for cardiometabolic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and h…

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How Alphabet is Applying AI in Healthcare with Verily’s Dr. Erich Huang 21:26

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What if AI could guide every patient through their healthcare journey—nudging them toward better choices, anticipating their needs, and adapting in real time? We talk a lot about engagement in healthcare, but too often, the digital tools we use fail to improve outcomes. AI and data-driven personalization hold incredible promise, yet many health pla…

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Transforming Medicaid: How Chorus Community Health Plans is Tackling SDOH 58:23

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What if your health plan’s biggest opportunity to improve outcomes wasn’t in a hospital or clinic—but in a home, a grocery store, or a child’s support system? Mark Rakowski, President of Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP) and Senior Vice President of Children's Wisconsin, joins Eric to explore the plan’s innovative approach to social determinants…

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Navigating Healthcare Interoperability with CommonWell’s Paul Wilder 19:49

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What if I told you that in 2025, the way we access and exchange healthcare data will be fundamentally different? For years, we've talked about interoperability—but now, we’re seeing it take shape. Nearly 40% of the CommonWell network and most Q-HINs are responding to patient access requests, opening the door to a new era of seamless, secure, and pa…

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Innovating Product Design for Growth and Member Engagement 1:00:00

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Highmark Health, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, SCAN, and TytoCare leaders discuss strategies for creating innovative, high-impact healthcare products. Tune in to learn: How traditional health plans are rethinking product design in the face of growing competition from direct-to-consumer models Strategies for creating more personalized, flexible,…

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How Plans Can Evolve from Segmentation to Personalization in Population Health 59:58

8M ago59:58

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Health plan leaders from Cambia Health Solutions, Highmark Health and League share strategies for driving consumer engagement, improving health outcomes, and optimizing payer-provider relationships. Learn how health plans can shift from broad segmentation strategies to truly personalized, member-centric healthcare by harnessing data, AI, and digita…

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Predictive Analytics & Proactive Healthcare Leveraging AI to Transform Risk Management and Care Management 1:00:04

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Top healthcare leaders from HAP, Independent Health, Johns Hopkins Health Plans and Prealize Health explore how predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionize risk management and care delivery. The discussion delves into real-world applications of AI-driven predictive analytics to enhance patient engagement, improve outcomes, a…

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Revolutionizing Member Engagement: How Icario is Powering Personalized Healthcare Outreach 39:58

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Marc Willard, CEO, Icario, joins Eric to discuss Icario’s new, innovative platform and how it improves member engagement and health outcomes. The conversation also touches on the challenges health plans face in adapting to changing member needs, the importance of data integration and organization, and the potential impact of AI-driven solutions on …

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A Successful Lifestyle Modification Program with former Philadelphia Eagles’ VP of Player Performance 58:38

9M ago58:38

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Ted Rath, former VP of Player Performance for the Philadelphia Eagles and two-time “NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year,” joins Eric to share the most effective approaches to creating a Super Bowl contender in the NFL and provide insights on goal setting, mindset shifts, and building sustainable habits. These lessons can be applied dire…

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Innovations in Senior Care & Value-Based Models with InnovAge’s Richard Feifer, MD 54:16

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Richard Feifer, MD, Chief Medical Officer of InnovAge, joins Eric to explore the transformative potential of the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model. Richard shares compelling stories and strategies showcasing how PACE integrates medical, physical, social, and emotional care to improve outcomes for seniors and individuals wit…

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Where AI is Currently Saving Healthcare – the Clinic 35:28

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Kenneth Harper, VP & GM of Dragon at Microsoft, joins Eric to discuss how health systems are deploying AI to help busy clinicians. He explains how Microsoft’s AI tool, DAX Copilot, improves access to care by streamlining administrative tasks and lightening clinicians' documentation workloads. Ken shares several examples of health systems successful…

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Driving Digital Healthcare Innovation 57:52

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Michael Serbinis, CEO and Founder of League, sits down with Eric to for a compelling discussion on how digital innovation is reshaping healthcare. Discover how League’s platform empowers health plans like Highmark to deliver personalized, data-driven experiences that simplify navigation, improve engagement, and enhance member satisfaction. Mike sha…

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Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies with the VA's Dr. Shereef Elnahal 45:35

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Shereef Elnahal, MD, MBA Under Secretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs, joins Eric to discuss the transformative potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies for veterans. The conversation explores the VA's groundbreaking initiatives, including their funding of studies on MDMA and psilocybin, and how these therapies address condit…

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How AI is Reshaping Healthcare - An Interview with NVIDIA’s Vega Shah 20:38

10M ago20:38

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Vega Shah, PhD, Product Marketing Manager Lead for Healthcare & Life Sciences, NVIDIA, joins Eric to explore the evolution of generative AI in healthcare and how harnessing the technology will transform the future of patient care. Vega delves into the cutting-edge ways NVIDIA’s AI tools are enhancing clinician-patient relationships and optimizing t…

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A Conversation with Highmark Leaders - Innovations in Digital and Hybrid Care 55:28

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Doug Henry, PhD, Vice President and Medical Director of Enterprise Behavioral Health at Highmark Health, and Mari Vandenburgh, Vice President of Health Programs and Solutions at Highmark Health, join Eric to share Highmark’s innovative approaches to transforming care delivery through digital and hybrid solutions. Topics include: Post-Acute Care Inn…

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Responsible GLP-1 Strategies: Structuring Benefits for Economic Viability and Proven Member Results 1:01:18

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Leaders from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CVS Caremark, Independent Health and Vori Health explore how healthcare leaders tackle members’ weight management challenges by creating comprehensive programs that responsibly integrate GLP-1 medications while controlling costs. Key Discussion Topics: Benefit Design and Prior Authorization Programs…

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An Inside Look at HealthIMPACT 2025 27:19

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Megan Antonelli, Founder & CEO of HealthIMPACT and HealthIMPACT Chairperson Shahid Shah, Publisher & CEO, Medigy, join Eric to give Bright Spots in Healthcare listeners a sneak preview of the HealthIMPACT Forum 25, taking place on January 22-23, 2025, in New York City. Megan and Shahid share what makes their event different from other healthcare co…

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The joys of aging 27:36

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Many aspects of society and culture can lead us to negative feelings about aging—but there’s a lot to celebrate. In this episode, we connect with Lisa Sharfstein, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh, to discuss many of the wonderful aspects of getting older, and the opportunities that arise as we reach …

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One-on-One with Natalie Davis CEO, United States of Care 26:39

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This episode was recorded on Monday, October 21, 2024, at HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas Natalie Davis, co-founder and CEO of United States of Care, joins Eric to share her thoughts on the current healthcare system and how her organization is advocating for a more affordable, dependable, personalized and understandable healthcare system. In addition, Natal…

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Health care's role in the “Aging Our Way, PA” plan 23:52

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In this episode, we learn about the "Aging our Way, PA" plan for healthy aging in Pennsylvania, and discuss how organizations like UPMC Health Plan are putting policy into practice when it comes to supporting the health and independence of members as they age. Find show notes and additional information at upmchp.us/ghbw-s4ep9…

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How Providers Are Maximizing Hybrid Care and Home-Based Interventions 1:01:02

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OSF HealthCare, Providence, UMass Memorial Medical Center, and TytoCare share actionable strategies and best practices to transform hybrid care and offer patients personalized, flexible and accessible care. Our expert panel also explores how virtual care reduces costs and addresses healthcare challenges like staff shortages. Key topics include: Max…

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Ways to support bone and joint health as we age 36:52

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Discover the ways wellness is connected to bone and joint health in this episode of “Good Health, Better World.” Experts discuss strategies for preventing bone and joint problems, important action steps for recovery when an injury or surgery does occur, and new programs for supporting people in their overall health as they age. Find show notes and …

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How to Create More Bright Spots in Post-Acute and Home Care 58:53

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Healthfirst, myPlace Health and Wellsky share their successful strategies for reducing readmissions, improving health outcomes and reducing costs through post-acute and home care. Topics covered include: Building your provider partnerships beyond the traditional transition of care program Reducing readmissions among higher-risk Medicare Advantage m…

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What does it mean to age well? 28:03

11M ago28:03

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In this episode, we discover the meaning of whole-person wellness, and how to prioritize wellness at every age and stage of life. Plus, we discover some of the more unexpected habits for happiness and health. Find show notes and additional information at upmchp.us/ghbw-s4ep7