Melhores podcasts sobre Optum (2024)

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227: The changing tide of Medicare Advantage 20:29

9h ago20:29

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For years, the best word to describe Medicare Advantage (MA) was “untouchable.” Hugely popular among seniors, profitable for health plans—the hybrid public-private payment model grew to the point that it now covers more seniors than traditional Medicare. But in the past few years, the tide has started to change. And if you’ve been paying attention …

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226: It’s time to double down on operational excellence: Live from Advisory Board’s Strategy Summit 41:03

7d ago41:03

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As care delivery becomes more complex and new disruptors join the scene, one thing has become clear: operational excellence is now table stakes in ensuring your organization’s financial sustainability and winning patients. In this episode, recorded live from Advisory Board’s 2024 Strategy Summit, guest host and Managing Director of Physician and Me…

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225: Patients are back – so why aren't hospital margins? 26:18

21d ago26:18

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For years, health systems have been holding their breath to see if patient volumes would finally return to pre-pandemic levels. Because—per conventional wisdom--if volumes return, then so will operating margins. Right? Not so fast. In this episode, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board experts Sebastian Beckmann and Elizabeth Orr to explore why wi…

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224: The $400M referral problem (and steps to fixing it) 24:56

28d ago24:56

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Two weeks ago on Radio Advisory, we told our listeners that the number one area of focus for health system growth is operational excellence, and a major part of that is capturing all of the revenue on the table from your medical group. Healthcare organizations have spent the last decade buying up medical groups and physicians, in part because of th…

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Election Implications (Part 1): Angst, Uncertainty and an Urge for Calm from Maverick Health Policy’s Julie Barnes 45:42

1M ago45:42

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Julie Barnes has made a career helping health plans, tech vendors, investors and others in the healthcare space decipher health policy. She’s a former Hill staffer who earned her law degree and spent a decade in corporate law serving healthcare clients before moving to policy think tanks, business consulting, and founding Maverick Health Policy. At…

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223: What would it take for home-based care to take off? With Medically Home's Dr. Matt Richards 29:55

1M ago29:55

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services released the Acute Hospital Care at Home payment waiver. The action was expected to usher in a new era of home-based care. But while it’s certainly grown in recent years, frankly, that massive shift hasn’t happened. The question is, why? This week, host Abby Burns i…

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[Encore] What the industry is (still) getting wrong about value-based care 27:25

1M ago27:25

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(This episode originally aired on September 26, 2023.) Value-based care has been dominating industry conversations in recent years. Here on Radio Advisory, we talk a lot about best practices, how to make the right investments, and how to best prepare leaders for the future of value-based care. But given all this momentum, we want to spend time aski…

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The Nottcast: Episode 5 - Sharon Davis - Cawthorne 36:31

2M ago36:31

36:31

Sharon Davis-Cawthorne is an independent agent who specializes in the Financial Advisor/Coach field!! She has been a member of The Nott for the last 1-1.5 years and couldn't be happier with her decision to be here! On this episode of The Nottcast, Sharon chats about her summer, JUST missing the airline shutdown, how she found out about The Nott and…

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The Mosquito Apocalypse is Going Viral 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Sloth Fever, and West Nile Virus, It's a mosquito apocalypse! On this episode of the N&H podcast special guest Jason Tetro "The Science Guy" joins us to talk about vector born diseases going 'viral' in the media as well as Monkey Pox, and Valley Fever. Jason also shares his insights regarding the 2024 Olympics and the t…

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222: It's not just GLP-1s; here's what comprehensive weight management looks like 25:45

2M ago25:45

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In the last few years, all eyes have turned to GLP-1s as an industry-altering answer to obesity treatment and weight management. But the fact is, these drugs can’t – and shouldn’t – work in a vacuum. There is a fear that attention on GLP-1s may even blind leaders to the other services that go into providing effective obesity care. So, what should l…

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221: How will health system growth look different in 2025 and beyond? 25:12

2M ago25:12

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When we talk about “health systems,” it can sound like we’re talking about a monolith. But in reality, the $1.4 trillion dollar health system sector is made up of a diverse range of players. Academics and safety nets; urban and rural systems; 1,000-bed systems and 25-bed critical access hospitals. The question is, especially as systems emerge from …

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Nurses Are Multidimensional 56:52

2M ago56:52

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Nurses are 'multidimensional' and posses a multitude of skills that can be used in various different industries not related to healthcare. On this episode of N&H Matt Payne will talk about his post on 'Translatable Skills in Nursing.' Matt Payne is a dedicated pediatric ICU nurse with a specialization in cardiac care, having been immersed in this f…

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What’s the Difference Between Innovation and Performance Improvement? 38:00

2M ago38:00

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OSF HealthCare stands as a model health system for those who want to do innovation right. One of the defining characteristics of the Peoria, Illinois-based system is how it aligns innovation with operations for everyone – all 24,000 employees across 159 locations, including 16 hospitals. Becky Buchen is responsible for driving innovation at OSF Hea…

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220: Why AI in healthcare is more than just ChatGPT 26:04

2M ago26:04

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We’ve talked a lot about AI on Radio Advisory, with a particular emphasis on generative models and their capabilities. But are there other models of AI that are flying under the radar? Today’s episode focuses on computer vision and its potential to shift how we think about the use of technology in healthcare. For the second episode in our series le…

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219: The business case for going green 26:57

2M ago26:57

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It's no secret that climate change has had a massive effect on population health, but it’s also impacting healthcare business. Did you know that energy costs have gone up by 28% in the past five years? Health systems in particular can shave percentage points off their annual costs by reducing their energy consumption—but there is both a knowledge g…

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218: [Encore + bonus content] Site-of-care shifts: It's time to go on offense 37:18

3M ago37:18

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This week, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board expert Sebastian Beckmann back to Radio Advisory to provide an update—as promised—on what his team has uncovered about site-of-care shifts in the six months since he first brought this research to the pod. Hint: there’s about $50B at play. This episode is a modified encore of Episode 195: Site-of-ca…

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Silent Disco 47:45

3M ago47:45

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Ludwig van Beethoven once said “Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.” On this episode of the N&H Podcast we'll be talking about "Silent Disco," with my special guest James Valletti. We discuss how music is important in society, how dancing and the psychology of 'social proof' are related, and so much more. James Valletti, the owner and op…

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[Encore] Test, fail, and test again: Morgan Health's approach to employer costs 38:54

3M ago38:54

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(This episode originally aired on September 12, 2023.) With rising costs and tightening margins, the industry is continually looking for ways to "bend the cost curve" while maintaining, or even increasing, quality and performance. One stakeholder in particular, employers, are feeling significant pressures from inflation, hospital consolidation, the…

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The Art of Getting Unstuck 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

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Ruts happen. In this episode of The N&H Podcast our special guest Bryan Yates joins us to talk about "Ruts," how they can be optional and how you can creatively shift gears to get out of one. Bryan Yates, a former Holocaust historian and entertainment technology professional, is now a midlife performance coach who helps professionals reignite their…

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[Encore] Why can't providers and plans just get along? 31:10

3M ago31:10

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(This episode originally aired on March 12, 2024.) The relationship between health plans and providers has always included an element of friction, but lately, it seems like the temperature is rising. And you've probably noticed – public contracting disputes increased by 69% between 2022 and 2023. That's why, in this episode, host Abby Burns invites…

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217: How to make innovation real: Live from Advisory Board's Clinical Innovation Summit 38:32

3M ago38:32

38:32

Healthcare leaders have dozens of priorities on their plates, and achieving innovation is not as simple as just buying a new technology or implementing a new care model. Frankly, it can be overwhelming not just to see innovations through, but even to get started. So, what does it really take to innovate? And how do you align your organization’s cha…

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Help or Harm? How CHAI is Mitigating the Risk of AI in Healthcare 54:30

3M ago54:30

54:30

With great power comes great responsibility and in healthcare, those words may have never held more meaning than they do with the advent of artificial intelligence. AI most certainly has the power to transform healthcare, and those in the industry working to develop and use it have an immense responsibility to shape principles that ensure these tec…

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216: Why providers and employers need to focus on women's health "beyond the bikini" 28:10

3M ago28:10

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It seems like a no-brainer for healthcare organizations to allocate time and attention to a health condition that is guaranteed to affect 50% of adults during their midlife years—but that hasn’t been the case. We’re seeing momentum around making menopause mainstream—from the White House directing research funding, to Hollywood stars talking openly …

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215: Why Walmart and other retailers are exiting primary care delivery and why it matters 28:13

4M ago28:13

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In recent years, we’ve seen large retailers like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and even Amazon add to their care delivery portfolios, specifically through offering low-acuity primary care services. But it seems like the tide may be shifting. In April, Walmart announced that it’s shuttering its primary care operations and virtual care arm—and it’s not th…

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Behind the scenes: Our journey to four years, 1M downloads 31:29

4M ago31:29

31:29

Radio Advisory first started production in April 2020 to deliver timely, critical messages to healthcare professionals navigating the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Four years, 200+ episodes, and one million downloads later, Radio Advisory continues to bring insightful conversations and valuable insights to listeners passionate about driving …

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214: Is Governance the answer to AI integration? Duke says yes. 31:32

4M ago31:32

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Generative AI is one of the most widely discussed topics in the industry today. There is continued excitement, mounting anxiety, and dozens of questions for health leaders to answer. While the healthcare industry has been working tirelessly to adapt to the almost unbelievable rate of change, many organizations struggle with how to ethically impleme…

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Live from DHIS East: Mass General Brigham CIO, Christopher Coburn 44:17

4M ago44:17

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Chris Coburn has been driving health system innovation for decades. He is currently chief innovation officer at Mass General Brigham (MGB), the nation’s largest academic research enterprise with over $16 billion in annual revenue, 1.5 million patient visits and more than $2.4 billion in research expenditures. MGB also has a managed care organizatio…

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213: Radio Advisory Live: Why "value" doesn't have to be zero sum, with Stacey Richter 41:25

4M ago41:25

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The healthcare industry has been rocked by the pandemic and thrown headfirst into a new era of technological and therapeutic revolution. Yet, in the midst of all this change and uncertainty, healthcare leaders are expected not just to survive, but actually drive value for their organizations, patients, and communities. The problem is, “driving valu…

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212: Lessons from the C-Suite: Google's Chief Health Officer Dr. Karen DeSalvo on healthcare's cognitive industrial revolution 45:59

5M ago45:59

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The rise of generative AI has impacted healthcare in many ways – one of which is that it’s pushing Big Tech toward becoming not just a relevant, but a central player in the industry. And when we’re talking Big Tech, we have to include Google. Google’s activity in healthcare has been turbulent since it entered the space nearly two decades ago, but i…

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211: Pursuing financial sustainability in cell and gene therapy delivery 28:41

5M ago28:41

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So far in our series on bespoke care and innovation, we’ve delved into the future of cancer care and the opportunities for equity in precision medicine. But we can’t conclude our series without talking about one of the most exciting developments in the field: cell and gene therapies. We’ve talked about these therapies on the pod before—but like eve…

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210: How you approach precision medicine matters—for some patients more than others 31:43

5M ago31:43

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It's no secret that healthcare is becoming more and more personalized – or “bespoke” – as increasingly sophisticated diagnostics and therapeutics continue to explode into the market. This vast pipeline is redefining the industry in several ways—but there is real risk associated if the stakeholders responsible for developing, delivering, and paying …

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Reinventing Pharmacy (Part 3): Optum Rx CEO, Dr. Patrick Conway, Brings the PBM, Provider and Payer POV 40:32

5M ago40:32

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Optum Rx serves more than 62 million people, processes 1.6 billion prescriptions and generates more than $110 billion of revenue annually. Dr. Patrick Conway, CEO of Optum Rx, is the third and final guest in a series of Healthcare is Hard episodes exploring the transformation of the pharmacy business – following conversations with Mark Cuban and Dr…

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209: Predicting what oncology will look like in 2030 30:43

5M ago30:43

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There has been a lot of change in the oncology space in the last few years. These changes have brought new pressures, like workforce strain, increased competition, rising spend, and more. While many leaders are worried about the "right now," it is crucial to consider how you can best position yourself for the future of cancer care. That's why, in t…

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The War On Truth 1:11:39

6M ago1:11:39

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In a world saturated with content, distinguishing truth from propaganda is not easy! Join us on the latest episode of the N&H Podcast as we delve into this crucial topic with our special guest, Samuel C. Spitale, author of "The War On Truth." Together, we'll explore the nuances of propaganda, its historical roots, and its contemporary manifestation…

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208: Authors Jim and Bob Rebitzer ask, "Why can't healthcare be better and cheaper?" (Live from The Players 2024 Championship) 44:25

6M ago44:25

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According to economist Jim Rebitzer and healthcare consultant Bob Rebitzer, the healthcare industry has failed in achieving what many other sectors have accomplished – improving products, while simultaneously reducing costs over time. In this episode, recorded live at The Players 2024 Championship, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invited Jim and Bob to dis…

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Nurse Week 2024 Special Episode: Healthcare: One of the Nations Most Violent Fields 51:50

6M ago51:50

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From verbal abuse to physical assaults, nurses face a myriad of dangers while caring for patients and navigating the complexities of healthcare settings. On this episode of N&H we explore the alarming rise of violence against nurses, its root causes, and the urgent need for systemic change with special guest and CEO/ Founder of Cortex Gold, Mel Cor…

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207: Nurses Week 2024: Build care teams, not assembly lines 30:40

6M ago30:40

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Radio Advisory has commemorated Nurses Week every year since we started production in April 2020. A lot has changed since the early days of the pandemic, but the reality is that we’re still grappling with a workforce crisis defined by rising burnout, turnover, and shortages. Celebrating nurses just one week out of the year will not suffice in addre…

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Unveiling the Chaos: United Healthcare and Optum in the Crossfire of Cyber Attacks, Antitrust Violations, and Senate Scrutiny 1:04:00

6M ago1:04:00

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Unveiling the Chaos: United Healthcare and Optum in the Crossfire of Cyber Attacks, Antitrust Violations, and Senate Scrutiny. Dr. Owen Muir joins N&H to decode the drama and its impact on you. Plus, insider tips for Emergency Room savings, Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' 'Stalking' intrigue, and breakthroughs in depression treatment with accelerated tra…

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206: 24th Secretary of HHS Alex Azar shares his vision on healthcare transformation 57:59

6M ago57:59

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As healthcare leaders continue to contend with workforce shortages, technological shifts, and fragile financials it can be hard to predict what the future looks like for their organizations and the transformation that needs to happen to improve healthcare for all. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Depar…

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205: Live from ViVE 2024: Four leaders on how technology is redefining clinical work 46:22

6M ago46:22

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You might be burned out from talking about burnout. But the truth is, healthcare workers are still suffering from high administrative burden, reduced autonomy, and a cycle of turnover and retirements that we cannot escape. In response, industry leaders are looking to the latest and greatest technologies to unburden their workforce and improve the m…

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Reinventing Pharmacy (Part 2): Dr. Troyen Brennan Disputes the False Narrative of Good vs. Bad Actors 42:49

6M ago42:49

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In the first of a series of episodes exploring opportunities for innovation in the pharmacy space, Mark Cuban offered perspective from an outsider intent on disrupting the status quo. In this, the second episode, Dr. Troyen Brennan gives an insider point-of-view from someone who has studied and worked in the space for decades. Dr. Brennan was Chief…

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204: Unveiling "Bespoke Care": Healthcare's tailored future 27:31

7M ago27:31

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High-cost drugs, generative AI, diagnostic testing – the pace and sophistication of healthcare innovation has been keeping our experts busy over the past several years. At some point, they realized there was something deeper going on – a sea change in what healthcare innovation is seeking to achieve, and the world it's pushing us toward. This week,…

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203: Value series: Is the future of VBC in specialty care? Zing Health & Strive Health say yes. 32:27

7M ago32:27

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Last week, in part two of our series on value-based care, we talked about how CenterWell, Humana’s provider arm, turned to senior-focused primary care to grow their value-based strategy. But as the Medicare Advantage market gets larger, older, and sicker, it is becoming clear that a focus on primary care isn’t enough. The fact is, VBC in specialty …

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How Do You Make Alzheimers Funny? 29:30

7M ago29:30

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How do you make Alzheimer’s funny? On this episode of N&H our special guest Dayna Steele joins us to talk about her theatrical performance of "The Woman in the Mirror," a dark comedy about Dayna's journey navigating through her mother's Alzheimers diagnosis. Dayna Steele was one of the top rock DJs in the country and made waves on Rock 101 KLOL. Ro…

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202: Value series: Why CenterWell (and Humana) is going all in on senior care 32:12

7M ago32:12

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Last week, in part one of our series on value-based care, we talked all about health systems taking on risk, and why that looks a bit different for everyone. This week, we're exploring an organization that embodies that principle. CenterWell, Humana's provider arm, is pursuing value-based care by going all in on senior focused care. So how are they…

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Insourcing Vs. Outsourcing (Med Practice Made Perfect - Episode 09) 20:41

7M ago20:41

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In this episode of “Med Practice Made Perfect”, host Tom Maher dissects the insourcing-versus-outsourcing dilemma in revenue cycle management (RCM) for medical practices. Maher explores the contrasting viewpoints on control, oversight, and cost-effectiveness associated with each approach. If you’re debating whether to keep your healthcare billing a…

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Bastardization of the NP Role: Navigating the Complexities of Nurse Practitioner Practice & Education 1:25:22

7M ago1:25:22

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There's a huge push for Nurse Practitioners nationwide to practice independently. However, not all NP's are created equally or have the same education, training and experience. In this episode of N&H special guest John Canion joins us to discuss his paper " 2023 Report on Nurse Practitioner Education and the Need for Change." We'll also talk about …

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201: Value series: What does health system VBC adoption actually look like? 26:31

7M ago26:31

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In a few weeks, Advisory Board will be convening leaders across the industry in New Orleans, Louisiana to talk about the meaning of "value" in healthcare. In anticipation of the Value Summit, Radio Advisory will be spending the next three weeks talking about one major expression of value in the industry – value-based care. In the first episode of o…

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Voices of Resilience: Maternal and Child Health in Gaza 35:33

7M ago35:33

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The Gaza-Israel conflict is a localized part of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that began in 1948. It involves the Gaza Strip, where 200,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes, settling as refugees. Since then, Israel has fought 15 wars against the Gaza Strip. In this episode of N&H special guest Hoda Shawky joins us to talk abou…

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Reinventing Pharmacy: Mark Cuban Says Trust Is Missing Across Healthcare. Here’s What He’s Doing About It 43:34

7M ago43:34

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Mark Cuban built a career disrupting industries and creating new ones. Now, his sights are set on healthcare. There’s no secret ingredient to Mark’s success. As the world sees very publicly on Shark Tank, his style is the opposite of keeping secrets. It’s based on providing respectful, but direct, honest and unvarnished opinions. He’s bringing that…

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