Titans of Healthcare – Details, episodes & analysis

Our guests:

• David Shulkin, FMR Secretary at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Paul N. Long, Chief Experience Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
• Marten den Haring, CEO at Lirio
• Dan DOrazio, CEO at Sage Growth Partners (Guest Host)

In this episode, we discussed:

• The staggering growth in healthcare spending, from $1.4 trillion in 2000 to $4.5 trillion in 2024.
• Secretary Shulkin highlights the need for aligning healthcare delivery with patient experience and outcomes.
• Paul Long emphasizes personalized, patient-centered care through better organizational structures and social determinants of health.
• Marten Den Haring introduces "precision nudging," using AI to enhance patient engagement and improve health outcomes.
• The panel debates the complementary roles of humans and AI in addressing healthcare’s economic and operational challenges.

Our sponsors for this episode are:

• Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
• Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Our guests:

• Dr. Stephanie Lahr, President at Artisight
• Stead Burwell, Founder & CEO at Outbound AI
• Mary Beth Chalk, Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer at BeekeeperAI

In this episode, we discussed:

• Unscripted Conversations on AI and Innovation: Industry leaders at HLTH 2024, including Dr. Stephanie Lahr, Stead Burwell, and Mary Beth Chalk, shared insights on AI's transformative potential in healthcare.
• AI Tackling Workforce and Care Challenges: Discussions highlighted AI's dual promise of augmenting healthcare workflows and improving clinical decision-making amid workforce constraints.
• Privacy, Security, and Governance: The panel emphasized the challenges of data privacy, sovereignty, and adapting to the fragmented regulatory landscape in the U.S.
• Balancing Hype and Practicality: Panelists stressed the need to foster excitement around AI while addressing real-world implementation challenges and risks like bias and cyber threats.

Our sponsors for this episode are:

• Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
• Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Our guests:

• Oleg Tarkovsky, Director of Behavioral Health Services at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
• Kyle Talcott, CEO and Founder of Uplift
• Missy Krasner, Venture Chair at Redesign Health

In this episode, we discussed:

• Overview: A captivating discussion on the latest trends and challenges in behavioral health.
• Guest Insights: Hear from Oleg Tarkovsky, Kyle Talcott, and Missy Krasner as they explore the complexities of provider shortages, digital innovation, and patient care.
• Key Themes: Addressing myths, embracing technology, and improving access and quality in behavioral health.
• Future Directions: An in-depth look at where the field is headed, focusing on quality of care and the impact of sociocultural factors.
• Must-Listen Moments: Don't miss the panel's take on the digital transformation and its effects on both providers and patients.

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Learn more about each guest and company!
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield: https://individual.carefirst.com/individuals-families/home.page
Uplift: https://www.joinuplift.co/
Redesign Health: https://www.redesignhealth.com/

Our guests:

• Linda Genen, ProgenyHealth, Chief Medical Officer
• MaryLou Buyse, Community Health Choice, Chief Medical Officer
• Lori Billis, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), Medical Director    

In this episode, we discussed:

• Expert Insights: Dr. Genen, Dr. Buyse, and Dr. Billis discuss the evolving landscape of maternal healthcare.
• Challenges and Disparities: Focus on increasing challenges in maternal health, including disparities in care and rising infant mortality rates.
• Technological Advancements: Exploration of how digital tools, telemedicine, and data analytics are revolutionizing maternal healthcare.
• Importance of Mental Health: Emphasis on integrating mental health services and addressing maternal mental well-being.
• Collaborative Healthcare and Social Determinants: Discussion on collaborative models in healthcare and the impact of social determinants on maternal health.
• Value-Based Care and Continuity: Examination of value-based care models, quality standards, and the critical nature of postpartum care continuity.

Our sponsors for this episode are: 
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Learn more about each guest and company!
Progeny Health: https://www.progenyhealth.com/
Community Health Choice: https://www.communityhealthchoice.org/
Health Alliance Plan: https://www.hap.org/

Our guests:
- Christopher Bradbury, CEO of Integrated Home Care Services & Clinical Medical Services
- Christopher McGhee, CEO & Co-Founder, Current Health
- Dan R. Trigub, Co-Founder & CEO at MedArrive
- Lee Shapiro, Managing Partner of 7wire Ventures

In this episode, we discussed:

• Bridging Virtual and Physical Care
• Role of Technology in Home Healthcare
• Impact on Emergency Department Utilization
• Innovation in Healthcare: Challenges & Opportunities
• Scaling Home Healthcare: Path Forward & Broader Perspective
• The Future of Home Healthcare: Predictions & Indicators
• Emphasizing Collaboration & Addressing Loneliness

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Learn more about each guest and company!
7wire Ventures: https://www.7wireventures.com/
MedArrive: https://www.medarrive.com/
Current Health: https://www.currenthealth.com/
Integrated Home Care Services: https://ihcscorp.com/

Our guests:
Dr. Corey Scurlock, Founder and CEO of Equum Medical
Amit Garg, Managing Partner/Co-Founder of Tau Ventures
Dr. Will Hazard, Medical Director Virtual Intensive Care at Penn State Health
Joel Gochberg, Vice President Of Business Development of CLEW Medical

In this episode, we discussed:
- Discover how AI is seamlessly integrating into healthcare workflows and its significant potential in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, including the challenges of tapping into the market.
- Learn about telehealth's revolutionary growth and role in healthcare, and understand how it brings efficiency to patient care while exploring how hospitals are adopting flexible and scalable telehealth solutions.
- Explore the multifaceted bottlenecks in healthcare, which involve human capital, regulation, patient disease, payer mix, and the need for improved alignment between caregivers.
- Gain insights into the future of healthcare with a focus on virtual and hybrid care models, delve into technology-driven healthcare, and learn the experts' action points for hospitals to embrace change.
- Grasp the need for adaptation in healthcare, from the rapid evolution of AI models to regulatory challenges, imminent manpower shortages, and how technology is shaping patient-centric care.

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
FlipMD https://www.flip-md.com/
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Learn more about each guest and company!
Equum Medical: https://www.equummedical.com/equum-team-member/corey-scurlock-md-mba/
Tau Ventures: https://tauventures.com/#team
Penn State Health: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/doctors/sprague-w-hazard-md
CLEW Medical: https://clewmed.com/our-team/

Our guests:

• Julian Flannery, Founder and CEO of SUMMUS
• Ray Deiotte, Co-Founder of Monocle Insights, Inc.
• David Veroff, Managing Partner at Deloitte

In this episode, we discussed:

• ROI has always been an important question for every organization as they evaluate their benefit offerings. How should healthcare organizations be thinking about it right now? (Julian/David/Ray)
• What are some challenges healthcare companies experience in measuring ROI? (David/Ray)
• Summus just recently launched its own ROI methodology, can you briefly describe it, and what makes it so innovative? (Julian)
• What role does data and data analytics play in creating and measuring ROI? (Ray/David)
• How have clients and investors reacted to this ROI methodology? (Julian)
• Advice for others embarking on this journey to measure ROI, either healthcare companies, or the organizations purchasing their solutions? (Julian/David/Ray)

Our sponsors for this episode are Sage Growth Partners, FlipMD and Quantum Health

Sage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing. For more information, please go to www.sage-growth.com & follow Sage Growth Partners on social media - @sagegrowthpartners

FlipMD is an open, competitive marketplace of physicians only offering their consulting services to a wide range of client industries. The ultimate goal of flipMD is to be the best source of physician talent for any industry. The platform is very simple to use, you post a job for free with the specific scope of work and your budget. After the job posting, our physicians respond directly to you with their best offer for the work. Once you accept an offer, you fund the project. Once you receive satisfactory work, you accept and the funds are released to your expert physician consultant. For more information, please go to https://flip-md.com/ & follow FlipMD on social media - @flipmd

Quantum Health is an award-winning consumer healthcare navigation company that delivers an unparalleled consumer experience based on empathy and trust, enabling employers to achieve industry-leading satisfaction rates and independently validated claim savings. Launched in 1999, Quantum Health’s model is based on years of consumer research and the insights learned from guiding millions of consumers and their providers through their healthcare journey. Follow Quantum health on social media - @Quantum Health

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Our guests:

• Dr. Ashley VonNida, CNO at Equum Medical
• Sarah Bell, Nurse Administrator, Mayo Clinic
• Sylvain Trepanier, SVP, System CNO at Providence
• Lisbeth Votruba, Chief Clinical Officer at AvaSure, CHIEF member

In this episode, we discussed:

• The background of our guests 
• Why is virtual nursing happening?
• Where do you see virtual nursing making its biggest impact?
• Where do you see virtual nursing playing into the Telehealth maturing of organizations?
• What barriers do we still need to overcome to in order to support virtual nursing adoption?
• What would you like to see next with virtual nursing?
• Name someone that stands out to you who has an impactful outlook on the topic that was not on the call.

Our sponsors for this episode are Sage Growth Partners & FlipMD

Sage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing. For more information, please go to www.sage-growth.com & follow Sage Growth Partners on social media - @sagegrowthpartners

FlipMD is an open, competitive marketplace of physicians only offering their consulting services to a wide range of client industries. The ultimate goal of flipMD is to be the best source of physician talent for any industry. The platform is very simple to use, you post a job for free with the specific scope of work and your budget. After the job posting, our physicians respond directly to you with their best offer for the work. Once you accept an offer, you fund the project. Once you receive satisfactory work, you accept and the funds are released to your expert physician consultant. For more information, please go to https://flip-md.com/ & follow FlipMD on social media - @flipmd

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Our guests:

• Dr. Sameer Berry, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Oshi Health
• Sam Jactel, Co-Founder & CEO at Ayble Health
• Asaf Kraus, Founder & CEO at Dieta Health
• Bill Snyder, CEO at Vivante Health

In this episode, we discussed:

• The backgrounds of our guests
• How will artificial intelligence impact the future of GI care?
• What are some of the biggest challenges facing the GI community over the next decade?
• How will the changing landscape of healthcare policy and payment models impact the delivery of GI care?
• What does the future of GI care look like?

Our sponsors for this episode are Sage Growth Partners & FlipMD

Sage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing. For more information, please go to www.sage-growth.com & follow Sage Growth Partners on social media - @sagegrowthpartners

FlipMD is an open, competitive marketplace of physicians only offering their consulting services to a wide range of client industries. The ultimate goal of flipMD is to be the best source of physician talent for any industry. The platform is very simple to use, you post a job for free with the specific scope of work and your budget. After the job posting, our physicians respond directly to you with their best offer for the work. Once you accept an offer, you fund the project. Once you receive satisfactory work, you accept and the funds are released to your expert physician consultant. For more information, please go to https://flip-md.com/ & follow FlipMD on social media - @flipmd

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Our guests:

• Lori Evans Bernstein, Founder & CEO at Caraway
• Josh Golomb, Founder & CEO at Hazel Health
• Luke Hejl, Founder & CEO at TimelyMD

In this episode, we discussed:

• The backgrounds of our guests
• Mental health's role in education
• The barriers to innovating in this space 
• Areas of opportunity and growth 
• How has whole-person care affected behavioral health care 
• How does greater access to care in education affect underserved populations 
• What does the future of mental health in education look like

Our sponsor for this episode is: Sage Growth Partners (www.sage-growth.com)

"Sage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing." - Sage Growth Partners

Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:

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