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Empowering Hospitals with AI-Enhanced IT w/ Spikewell CEO, BK Nayak, PhD | HealthBiz Briefs May 15, 2024

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BK Nayak, PhD (CEO, Spikewell) discusses how hospitals are grappling with significant IT hurdles and how his company helps hospitals with IT by providing software solutions designed to be adaptable to the specific needs of each hospital.
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT BK NAYAK, PHD
A visionary leader, BK brings over 15 years of experience in technology and innovation to the table. He has a proven track record of building successful businesses, having grown Spikewell, a mobile-first, cloud-first, AI-first software company, from the ground up.
Renowned for his ability to translate cutting-edge ideas into high-impact solutions, BK's inventions have generated billions in revenue. Further solidifying his expertise, BK is a prolific inventor with 21 US patents and 11 more in process, along with a distinguished record of academic publications and international conference presentations.
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Why Walmart Threw in The Towel on Healthcare May 10, 2024

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Walmart Health is closing. That’s a big reversal for a company that was poised to shake up healthcare and raises questions about whether other retailers can succeed.
So why is Walmart Health shutting down? And why now?
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(:50) Why is Walmart closing its health centers?
(2:06) What went wrong and why?
(3:34) Why is Walmart able to run pharmacies and vision centers profitability but not primary care?
(6:37) The challenges of primary care in rural areas
(8:37) Why are Amazon and CVS doubling down on primary care, while Walmart is backing out?
(12:14) Why is Walmart reversing course so quickly after recently announcing new clinic openings?
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A Better Approach To Population Health w/ Mark C. Clement | Executive Feature May 09, 2024

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Population health flips the usual model of US healthcare on its head. Instead of waiting until patients get sick and then billing on a fee-for-service basis when they seek care, population health is proactive.
It addresses the root causes of disease in the community by focusing on prevention and the social determinants of health.
It sounds great in theory, but is anyone actually doing it?
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(0:54) Tracing the career of TriHealth President & CEO Mark Clement
(5:31) What is population health?
(7:13) The Triple Aim in Healthcare
(11:34) Perverse incentives in the healthcare system
(15:52 )Transforming Healthcare for the Better
(24:00) Addressing health disparities and challenges in the US
(27:36) Cradle Cincinnati and reducing infant and maternal mortality
(32:08) Building community coalitions for health equity
🎙️⚕️ ABOUT CARETALK EXECUTIVE FEATURES
Caretalk Executive Features is a series where we spotlight innovative companies and leaders working to advance the healthcare field.
🎙️⚕️ ABOUT MARK C. CLEMENT CEO, TRIHEALTH
In 2016, under Mark’s leadership, TriHealth began its journey towards population health because they saw that the healthcare system was broken and that it was up to them to get care right. Mark’s vision for providing better care, health, value, and experience is the basis for a more human approach to healthcare, designed to keep people healthy rather than simply helping them access treatment when they’re sick. This shift in approach has transformed healthcare in Greater Cincinnati and established Mark and TriHealth as the vanguards for adopting and effectively implementing the population health model.
Through Mark’s leadership and a concerted effort to improve access, TriHealth has been able to direct 70% of its caseload to the outpatient setting (compared to 55% for the next closest health system), ensuring consumers are always within 10 minutes of TriHealth facilities. Areas that were once healthcare deserts now have access to state-of-the-art care.
🎙️⚕️ ABOUT TRIHEALTH
TriHealth operates 5 hospitals and over 100 other ambulatory, post-acute, and other sites of care throughout the Tri-State region of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The organization also operates the largest corporate health and fitness program in Greater Cincinnati, the largest not-for-profit hospice in the region, and major teaching programs, including nine residencies and fellowships.
In 2016, TriHealth began its journey towards population health because it saw that the healthcare system was broken and it was up to them to get care right. TriHealth has made a steadfast commitment to delivering better care, better health, and better value.
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Making Mental Health More Convenient w/ Mindful Care CEO, Tamir Aldad, MD, MBA | HealthBiz Briefs May 08, 2024

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Tamir Aldad, MD, MBA (CEO, Mindful Care) discusses the challenges of access to care in mental health and his company's mission to focus on the well-being of individuals and infuse convenience into mental health care.
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🎙️⚕️ABOUT TAMIR ALDAD
Tamir is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Physician committed to innovation in medicine, healthcare reform, and biomedical research.
Currently serving as the CEO of Mindful Care - the first ever chain of psychiatric urgent-care clinics, offering same-day in-network medication management, therapy, and substance use counseling. Mindful currently has locations in New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Florida, Connecticut, and Illinois, as well as a telehealth offering, serving over 30,000 visits a month.
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Is TikTok a Threat to Public Health? May 03, 2024

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Is TikTok a threat to public health? That was one of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (IL-08) concerns when he co-sponsored the bill that forces ByteDance to divest the social media app.

Representative Krishnamoorthi is with us today to share his take.
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(:46) The importance of separating TikTok from Bytedance

(1:21) TikTok's content and public health concerns

(5:12) Legislation to address foreign control of media outlets

(8:31) TikTok's influence campaign and concerns

(9:44) Public health concerns and foreign adversary control

(14:48) Future steps in addressing digital privacy and public health

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🎙️⚕️ABOUT RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was elected to Congress in 2016 and is now in his fourth term representing Illinois’ 8th District, which includes Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs as well as the 41st ward of the city. He serves as Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, making him the first South Asian American in history to lead a Congressional Committee.
He also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability as a member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs. The Congressman is a Vice-Chair of the Equality Caucus and Co-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Immigration Task Force. In addition, he is the founder and Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic and the bipartisan Solar Caucus.
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Epic, Particle Health, and The Patient Data Dilemma Apr 26, 2024

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Electronic medical record giant Epic has accused interoperability company Particle Health of violating HIPAA and putting patient medical records at risk. The dispute provides an early test of the new federal interoperability framework.
So why exactly are they fighting? And what does it mean for patient rights and the future of medical record sharing?
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(2:15) Misuse of Personal Information
(4:39) The Broken Market of Healthcare Data Players
(6:49) Access to Medical Data Beyond Treatment
(8:49) The Broad Potential and Narrow Definitions in Health IT
(11:24) Privacy Concerns and Data Usage in Insurance
(13:31) Reducing Medical Costs and the Role of Data
(16:08) Moving towards faster implementation of TEFCA
(18:41) Navigating the Health Data Exchange Landscape
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How Do Health Plans Ensure Access & Affordability? w/ Massachusetts Association of Health Plans CEO, Lora M. Pellegrini, ESQ | HealthBiz Briefs Apr 24, 2024

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Lora M. Pellegrini, ESQ (President & CEO, Massachusetts Association of Health Plans) discusses the role of health plans in the healthcare system and her company's mission to promote high-quality, affordable, and equitable health care in Massachusetts through advocacy, education, and health policy research.
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT LORA M. PELLEGRINI, ESQ
Lora has been President and CEO of the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans (MAHP) since February 2010. Under her leadership, MAHP has focused on providing access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable health care for all Massachusetts residents.

During her tenure at MAHP, Lora has served as a member of the Health Policy Commission’s Advisory Council, served on the Legislature’s 2017 Special Commission on Provider Price Variation, and was appointed by Governor Baker to both the Digital Health Council and the Merged Market Advisory Council. Lora also serves as Vice President of the Massachusetts Health Council.

Prior to joining MAHP, Lora was the Vice President of Government Affairs and Community Relations at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, where she oversaw over $1M in community giving annually. She also worked on the staffs of Governors Deval Patrick and Michael Dukakis, and as an assistant attorney general.

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Using AI to Improve Drug Testing Accuracy Apr 19, 2024

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Dr. Jonathan Baktari is a triple-board certified physician, a successful healthcare entrepreneur, and, is an avid podcaster, too.
What can he tell us about the use of AI in drug testing software, do not resuscitate orders, and how to hire a consultant?
(7:26) The importance of education on adult vaccination
(11:00) Outsourcing employee health departments
(14:35) Meeting the needs of corporate clients
(17:28) The importance of employee drug testing
(21:14) Leveraging AI for government compliance and optimization
(25:18) The challenges of healthcare technology
(28:51) The stigma of genetic code use
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🎙️⚕️ABOUT JONATHAN BAKTARI
Jonathan Baktari MD is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. Dr. Baktari brings over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He has been a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonary, and critical care medicine.
Dr. Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader interviewed in The Washington Post, USA Today, Forbes, Barron’s, and many other national publications. He is also an opinion writer for The Hill and the Toronto Star.
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The Missing Piece in Healthcare: Reliability in Care Delivery w/Lumeon CEO & Founder, Robbie Hughes | HealthBiz Briefs Apr 16, 2024

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Robbie Hughes (Founder & CEO, Lumeon) discusses the chaotic and wasteful nature of healthcare, and how his company brings predictability and consistency to care delivery by orchestrating teams and automating tasks to ensure the right care to every patient, every time.
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT ROBBIE HUGHES
Robbie is the Founder and CEO of Lumeon. An engineer by training, he started the company after first-hand experience of the impact that fragmented care delivery processes have on patient experience. Taking a step back to develop a fresh approach, he built the award-winning care journey orchestration platform to connect care teams, patients and technology across the care continuum. The platform enables healthcare providers to automate and orchestrate end-to-end processes by creating their own unique care journeys.
Under Robbie’s leadership, Lumeon has grown to an enterprise-level solution, currently in use by 65 major healthcare providers across the US and Europe managing over six million patient lives. Under Robbie’s leadership, Lumeon has grown from his bedroom with a business funded by individual clients, to an enterprise-level solution that is currently in use by 65 major healthcare organizations and growing.
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Why Are More Young People Getting Cancer? Apr 12, 2024

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First, it was Olivia Munn, then Kate Middleton. A rash of high-profile people under 50 have been getting cancer and many people are worried.
Is cancer becoming more common among younger adults? And if so, what’s causing the increase?
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(0:48) How worried should we be about an increased incidence of cancer among young people?
(3:52) What are the causes of rising cancer rates?
(5:52) What role do environmental factors play in cancer rates?
(12:33) Opioids, addiction, and policy issues
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Enjoyed this episode? You might also like "Dr. Otis Brawley on Cancer Screening and Health Disparities"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTqI9-l29Fs&ab_channel=CareTalk%3AHealthcare.Unfiltered.Podcast
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