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Integrating health services into retail through a holistic approach that aligns food, pharmacy, and healthcare improves consumer health outcomes. In the latest episode, Jim Kirby, Chief Commercial Officer at Kroger Health, discusses how Kroger is integrating health services into their stores. He emphasizes a holistic approach that combines food, pharmacy, and healthcare to improve consumer health. Kirby shares a personal story to highlight the importance of understanding a patient's overall health needs, including diet. He also discusses Kroger Health's strategies, such as a food health score, to guide healthier choices and potentially reduce healthcare costs. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and be inspired by how holistic health approaches can transform healthcare delivery! Resources: Connect with and follow Jim Kirby on LinkedIn and contact him at jim.kirby@kroger.com. Follow Kroger Health on LinkedIn and Instagram and visit their website.  Visit the Nourishing Change Conference on their website.

Improving access to high-quality healthcare in rural communities is achievable through tailored technology solutions, local workforce upskilling, and value-based care models.  In this episode, Amar Kendale, co-founder and president of Homeward Health,  discusses the unique challenges and needs of rural healthcare, focusing on how his company is reimagining care delivery for underserved communities. He shares how leveraging advanced technology, such as telemedicine and AI, Homeward Health aims to bridge healthcare gaps in rural America, enhancing access, reducing wait times, and improving health outcomes. Amar also provides insights on their value-based care model, the importance of upskilling local healthcare workers, and the potential for meaningful partnerships in rural health innovation. Tune in and discover how to tackle the rural healthcare crisis with innovative, compassionate solutions!  Resources: Connect with and follow Amar Kendale on LinkedIn. Follow Homeward Health on LinkedIn and visit their website.

FlyteHealth achieves significant weight loss results, averaging 15.8% with non-GLP-1s and further improvements with GLP-1s. In this episode, Gabe Castaneda, Chief Revenue Officer at FlyteHealth, talks about advancements and issues in obesity management, particularly focusing on GLP-1 medications. With 25 years of healthcare experience, Gabe highlights FlyteHealth’s innovative approach combining lifestyle management with clinical medication management. FlyteHealth's patented algorithm delivers personalized care, often utilizing non-GLP-1s to reduce costs and avoid side effects and aiming for sustainable weight loss. He also discusses the company's strategic partnerships and expansion plans, advocates for avoiding GLP-1s, and warns against compound prescriptions. Tune in to discover how FlyteHealth is revolutionizing obesity management with innovative solutions! Resources: Connect with and follow Gabe Castaneda on LinkedIn. Follow FlyteHealth on LinkedIn and visit their website.

Binding technology innovation with compassion to increase the capacity to take care of older adults at home.  In this episode, Preeti Kaur, Executive Vice President, Head of Engineering and Data at Honor Technology, shares insights into her company’s mission to empower older adults to age with dignity at home and the unique challenges of in-home care. She talks about the company’s bold use of technology, including machine learning and AI, to enhance care matching and improve care quality. Preeti offers inspiring advice to women in tech, advocating for confidence and perseverance in a field that benefits from diverse perspectives. She also brings some insights into the future of healthcare innovation and the balance of "high tech, high touch" for impactful patient care. Tune in to discover how technology and compassion come together to empower dignified, impactful in-home care for older adults!  Resources: Connect with and follow Preeti Kaur on LinkedIn. Follow Honor Technology on LinkedIn and discover their website.

Maternal mental health requires a fundamental shift in perception and treatment. In this episode, Chris Benecchi, Chief Operating Officer at Sage Therapeutics, talks about maternal mental health, specifically postpartum depression, and the initiatives Sage Therapeutics is undertaking. He talks about how they’re developing innovative therapies and creating partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem. Chris also explains the importance of grassroots efforts, public health collaboration, and the personal impact of postpartum depression. Tune in and learn about the latest innovations in maternal mental health! Resources: Connect with and follow Chris Benecchi on LinkedIn. Follow Sage Therapeutics on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and visit their website.

To accelerate transformative healthcare solutions, we need a collaborative approach aligning technology, workflows, and stakeholder needs. In this episode, Dr. Rick Newell, CEO of Inflect and Chief Transformation Officer of Vituity. Rick dives into how Inflect is revolutionizing healthcare innovation by fostering a unique environment for collaboration, investment, and advisory services. From leveraging AI to improve physician workflows to advancing precision medicine, Dr. Newell outlines Inflect’s role in bridging gaps in the healthcare ecosystem while ensuring innovations are practical and sustainable. Tune in and learn how innovative solutions, from leveraging AI to fostering collaboration at scale, are shaping the future of healthcare! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Rick Newell on LinkedIn. Follow Vituity on LinkedIn and visit their website. Follow Inflect on LinkedIn and explore their website. Reach out to inflect at hello@inflect.health

The 90-90-90 initiative by the Kennedy Forum aims to achieve 90% mental health screening, 90% access to evidence-based care, and 90% of individuals living in recovery by 2033. In this episode of The Beat Podcast, Malekeh Amini, CEO and founder of Trayt Health, and Rebecca Messing Haigler, strategic advisor at the Kennedy Forum, discuss the Kennedy Forum's 90-90-90 initiative, which aims to enhance mental and behavioral health by 2033 through comprehensive screening, evidence-based care, and recovery living.  The conversation highlights the integration of physical and social health considerations, the necessity for updated payment models in mental health care, and the importance of partnerships and collaborations.  Tune in to learn how these initiatives are driving systemic change in mental health care! Resources: Connect with and follow Malekeh Amini on LinkedIn. Follow Trayt on LinkedIn and visit their website.  Connect with and follow Rebecca Messing Haigler on LinkedIn. Follow The Kennedy Forum on LinkedIn and visit their website. 

Obesity-related stigma is combatted with a bias-free image gallery and people-first language to reduce weight discrimination. In this episode, Jamie Coleman, Vice President of Marketing at Eli Lilly and Company , discusses initiatives to combat obesity-related stigma, focusing on a bias-free image gallery created with the Obesity Action Coalition. She explains obesity as a complex disease, often misunderstood, with media reinforcing stereotypes. The gallery aims to humanize obesity and improve care. Jamie highlights the impact of weight bias on access to care and urges the use of people-first language to reduce stigma, equating weight discrimination to a human rights issue.  Tune in to gain valuable insights into how these efforts are changing the landscape of obesity care! Resources: Connect with and follow Jamie Coleman on LinkedIn. Follow Eli Lilly and Company on LinkedIn and visit their website.  Learn about the Stop Weight Bias campaign. Check out the OAC Bias-Free Image Gallery.

Improve clinical scheduling, reduce nurse burnout, and enhance patient care efficiency with the In-House Health platform. In this episode, Ari Brenner, the co-founder and CEO of In-House Health, discusses how the Company leverages an automation platform to improve clinical scheduling and healthcare outcomes. By reducing the time managers spend on scheduling and enhancing accuracy, In-House Health aims to prevent nurse burnout and improve patient care. The company focuses on creating organizational efficiencies, better nurse work-life balance, and reducing reliance on external staffing by providing predictability and flexibility in nursing schedules. Ari envisions these efficiencies extending to workforce management at large, enhancing predictability and optimization across facilities. Tune in to discover how automation is transforming healthcare workforce management! Resources: Connect with and follow Ari Brenner on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Sergey Vasilenko on LinkedIn. Follow In-House Health on LinkedIn and visit their website. 

Compounding pharmacies in a digital-first healthcare landscape is essential for democratizing access to affordable and personalized medications and achieving better outcomes. In this episode, Shaun Noorian, founder and CEO of Empower Pharmacy, shares insights into how compounding pharmacies are transforming healthcare by providing personalized, cost-effective solutions. Shaun highlights the rising demand for compounded medications in a digital-first healthcare system, emphasizing the shift away from traditional models towards direct, patient-centric approaches. He explains how patients are contacting the providers directly, skipping all the intermediaries that are raising the costs of medicines. Shaun also talks about how Empower Pharmacy innovates to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and customized to individual needs, ultimately creating a future where patients have more control and access to quality therapies. Tune in and discover how compounding pharmacies and a patient-centric approach can improve health outcomes faster and more effectively and be the future of health.  Resources Connect with and follow Shaun Noorian on LinkedIn. Follow Empower Pharmacy on LinkedIn and explore their website.