Rajaie Batniji

Rajaie Batniji and Sanjay Basu, co-founders of Waymark, blend medical expertise with innovation in Medicaid care. They discuss their pioneering use of machine learning to predict patient needs, which leads to a significant reduction in emergency visits. The duo highlights how community engagement and trust are vital in healthcare, emphasizing the success of community health workers. Listeners will learn about the balance of profit and purpose in healthcare, along with the importance of early interventions for improving health outcomes.

Dr. Rajaie Batniji, a physician and entrepreneur, dives into the challenges facing Medicaid, a program crucial for one in four Americans. He discusses the dire implications of proposed funding cuts and critiques the misguided 'value veneers' in healthcare. With personal stories from his background, he advocates for a robust integration of health and social services to better serve vulnerable populations. Batniji also shares valuable insights for entrepreneurs aiming to make a positive impact in the Medicaid space.