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Apr 29, 2025 • 11min

How Employers Drive Value-Based Care, Equity, and Innovation with Dan Mendelson, CEO of Morgan Health

As major healthcare payers, employers can drive value-based care, health equity, and innovative models to improve outcomes and cut costs. In this episode, Dan Mendelson, CEO of Morgan Health, discusses how employers, as significant healthcare payers, can play a pivotal role in demanding and implementing quality care models. He dives into the impact of primary care innovations, tackling health equity. Dan talks about the critical need for actionable data in transforming healthcare delivery. Dan also mentions how Morgan Health helps close the gaps by putting primary healthcare services close to their employees.  Tune in and uncover how employers can revolutionize healthcare delivery through value-based care, health equity initiatives, and innovative small business solutions!  Resources: Connect with and follow Dan Mendelson on LinkedIn. Follow Morgan Health on LinkedIn and visit their website.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 19min

Building Healthier Communities Through Equity and Inclusion with Timshel Tarbet

To build healthier communities, healthcare organizations must foster a culture of inclusivity and equity that extends beyond their walls. In this episode, Timshel Tarbet, Chief Healthcare Experience and Equity Officer at Providence Health Plan, shares her unique approach to healthcare, the importance of integrating health equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization, and extending that outward to the community. She highlights how Providence Health Plan is building a strong internal culture of care to better serve its members and how they are prioritizing equitable healthcare outcomes through community partnerships and addressing social determinants of health. Timshel also discusses the Health for All Initiative, which focuses on building relationships with community organizations to provide holistic, culturally sensitive care. Tune in and learn how equity in healthcare starts within and transforms into healthier communities!  Resources: Connect with and follow Timshel Tarbet on LinkedIn. Follow Providence Health Plan on LinkedIn and Instagram and visit their website.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 10min

AI, Personalization, and Disrupting the Status Quo with Mark Bertolini, CEO of Oscar Health

AI and data are being used to transform the health insurance industry by personalizing experiences, enhancing consumer choice, and promoting sustainable innovation. In this episode of the HLTH Executive Series, Dr. Leana Wen interviews Mark Bertolini, CEO of Oscar Health, who envisions disrupting the health insurance industry with innovative approaches. Bertolini describes Oscar as a “pirate ship” challenging traditional insurers, emphasizing tailored insurance markets, consumer health reimbursement accounts, and integrating mental health services based on his personal experiences. He critiques value-based contracts, advocating for high-performing networks that preserve provider-patient relationships while highlighting the potential of the ACA’s risk adjustment mechanism to expand consumer choice. Additionally, Oscar Health leverages AI to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while remaining cautious about biases in clinical data. Tune in to discover how Oscar Health is revolutionizing the insurance industry with AI and data innovation! Resources: Connect with and follow Mark Bertolini on LinkedIn. Follow Oscar Health on LinkedIn and visit their website. 
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Apr 29, 2025 • 13min

Kevin Ritter, EVP at Altera Digital Health, on AI, Interoperability, and the Future of Personalized Care

Remote patient monitoring, powered by AI, enables better analysis of patient data from wearables and chronic condition devices. In this episode, Kevin Ritter, Executive Vice President of Care in Motion at Altera Digital Health, discusses how his organization is driving change in healthcare delivery by focusing on interoperability, data quality, and the application of emerging technologies. Kevin shares insights into Altera Digital Health's commitment to providing personalized well-care through improved data sharing and decision-making tools. He highlights the importance of actionable data, AI-enabled search, natural language processing (NLP), and remote patient monitoring in enhancing the care process. Finally, Kevin emphasizes Altera Digital Health's dedication to serving health systems, physician organizations, and payers globally by delivering high-quality data to clinicians within their existing workflows. Tune in to learn how Altera Digital Health is transforming healthcare through innovative data solutions and technologies! Resources: Connect with and follow Kevin Ritter on LinkedIn. Learn more about Altera Digital Health on their LinkedIn and website.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 17min

Philips and the Future of Healthcare: James Woods on AI, Equity, and Innovation

The future of healthcare will be shaped by trends such as personalized medicine, home care, and addressing equity and access to healthcare. In this episode, James E. Woods, II, Head of Enterprise Informatics at Philips North America, explores the company’s commitment to end-to-end client partnerships, improving clinical efficiencies, and delivering actionable insights through data. He highlights Philips’s investment in AI innovation, its leadership in patent applications, and its efforts to ensure trustworthy AI solutions. James also explains how Philips mitigates bias in AI through five core principles: prioritizing patient well-being, augmenting human capabilities, ensuring robustness, promoting fairness, and maintaining transparency. Lastly, he discusses future trends like personalized medicine, home care, and healthcare equity, emphasizing the role of change management in technology adoption. Tune in to learn how Philips is driving change in healthcare through innovative technology, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to ethical AI implementation! Resources: Connect with and follow James E. Woods, II on LinkedIn. Learn more about Philips on their LinkedIn and website.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 9min

Advancing Access to Maternal Mental Health with Tina Keshani, co-founder and CEO of Seven Starling

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.com Innovative solutions and heartfelt experiences are driving significant changes in mental health care. In this episode of the Expanding Access podcast, Tina Keshani, co-founder and CEO of Seven Starling, highlights the urgent need for addressing maternal mental health. 1 in 5 women experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, which are often underreported and untreated. Tina shares that Seven Starling’s specialized care tailored specifically for women features specialized therapists, groups for shared experiences, and partnerships with OB/GYNs for seamless referrals. Tune in to explore how Seven Starling's personal experiences and innovative technology are shaping the future of maternal mental healthcare! Resources: Connect with and follow Tina Keshani on LinkedIn. Follow Seven Starling on LinkedIn and explore their website.   Visit Behavioral Health Tech on LinkedIn and explore their website.  Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full-service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com
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Apr 28, 2025 • 8min

The Right Place, The Right Time: Optimizing Sick Care Access with Alex Guastella, CEO of Sympti

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.com Using AI to guide patients to the right care setting optimizes resources and enhances patient experiences. In this episode, Alex Guastella, CEO of Sympti, explores how his company helps patients navigate the 141 million annual ER visits and millions more urgent care visits. He explains that Sympti’s AI-powered sick care triage system guides patients based on symptoms, distinguishing it from scheduled care platforms. This technology, which proved highly effective during the COVID-19 pandemic, helps hospitals and urgent care providers optimize resources while directing patients to lower-cost settings with 90% accuracy for ED placement. Alex also addresses the common issue of patients defaulting to the ER due to a lack of awareness about urgent care options and shares personal advice on the importance of taking decompression breaks. Tune in and learn how AI-driven navigation is streamlining immediate care access and enhancing efficiency! Resources:  Connect and follow Alex Guastella on LinkedIn. Learn more about DexCare on their LinkedIn and website. Email Alex directly here. Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full-service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com
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Apr 25, 2025 • 14min

Revolutionizing Consumer Healthcare with AI and Data Innovation with Bernardo Tavares, Chief Technology and Data Officer at Kenvue

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comAI and data are being used to transform consumer healthcare by personalizing experiences, reducing friction, supporting growth, and promoting sustainable innovation.In this episode of The Beat podcast, Bernardo Tavares, Chief Technology and Data Officer at Kenvue, discusses leveraging AI and data to transform consumer healthcare. He shares his journey from the tech industry to consumer goods and healthcare, emphasizing how technology can enhance the consumer experience. Kenvue, known for brands like Tylenol and Listerine, is the largest pure-play consumer health company and focuses on digital reinvention. Bernardo highlights how AI can personalize consumer interactions, reduce operational friction, and drive growth. He also discusses sustainability efforts, including a digital menopause platform aimed at breaking societal taboos.Tune in to discover how Kenvue is revolutionizing consumer healthcare with AI and data innovationResources: Connect with and follow Bernardo Tavares on LinkedIn. Follow Kenvue on LinkedIn and Instagram and visit their website.  Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full-service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com
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Apr 25, 2025 • 12min

Authority and Acquisition: The Dual Pillars Of Provider Growth with Bryan Cush, CEO of Tidal Health Group

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comHealthcare providers thrive long-term by moving beyond transactional marketing to build brand authority and patient relationships before urgent care needs arise.In this episode, Bryan Cush, CEO of Tidal Health Group, explains how his agency helps care delivery brands navigate the online patient journey through authority building and patient acquisition. He warns against over-relying on short-term tactics, stressing the importance of trust-building in healthcare decisions, especially for specialized care. Bryan advises providers to focus on 1-2 core internal business metrics, such as net new patient visits, rather than short-term marketing ROI. He also shares how Tidal Health’s specialization, custom marketing analytics, and emphasis on reputation management set it apart in the evolving digital landscape.Tune in and learn effective strategies for building provider authority, acquiring the right patients, and understanding the modern healthcare marketing landscape!Resources:  Connect and follow Bryan Cush on LinkedIn. Learn more about Tidal Health Group on their LinkedIn and website. Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full-service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com
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Apr 24, 2025 • 45min

The Patient-Led Revolution is Redefining Healthcare Data Access with Susannah Fox, author of "Rebel Health" and technology strategist

Empowering patients with access to their health data and information is crucial for better health outcomes. In this episode, Susannah Fox, author of "Rebel Health" and technology strategist, discusses the importance of patient-led healthcare revolutions, the democratization of health information, and the need for patients to own their data. She also highlights the importance of improving collaboration between dental and medical care, empowering patients with credible information, and recognizing the seeker, networker, solver, and champion archetypes as essential roles in navigating complex healthcare systems.Tune in and learn how patients, clinicians, and innovators can work together to create a more equitable and effective healthcare landscape!Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health.Resources: Connect with and follow Susannah Fox on LinkedIn and her website. Buy Susannah Fox’s book, Rebel Health, here. Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Mariya Filipova - https://filipova.health/ Systemic Health Investor - https://www.4100dx.com/ Care Convergence Thought Leader: Dental Economics Forbes Technology Council Member Jonathan Levine - www.drjonathanlevine.com Founder - JBL New York City www.jblnyc.com Founder - GLO Science LLC www.gloscience.com Co-Founder - GLO GOOD Foundation www.glogoodfoundation.org

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