Healthcare Rethink
FinThrive
Rethinking healthcare takes more than just disruption. It takes more than thought leaders. It takes change makers and doers. That's who we'll be speaking to on the Healthcare Rethink podcast giving you our dedicated listeners a rich body of insights to make your own change. This is Healthcare Rethink.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 26min
Lets Get Bio, Socio, Psych with It!
In an era where healthcare innovation is paramount, the latest episode of Healthcare Rethink by FinThrive introduces Holon Health’s holistic care model for individuals battling substance abuse disorders. Host Brian Urban and Holon Health CEO Jason Herzog delve into the integration of healthcare and criminal justice to support substance abuse patients.Holon Health’s holistic care model addresses biological, social, and psychological needs, aiming to improve patient outcomes, minimize emergency visits, and reduce recidivism. The company also employs the use of advanced technology in caring for these vulnerable groups, including a companion app that fosters improved communication and engagement between patients and the criminal justice system.
Feb 26, 2024 • 31min
Medicaid Needs Saving, But Who Can Do It?
In an era where healthcare is at the forefront of societal concerns, the need to transform Medicaid with technology is more urgent than ever. In the latest episode of Healthcare Rethink by FinThrive, host Brian Urban dives into this issue with Jeff Reid, Senior Vice President of Product at Gainwell Technologies.Reid, who leads Gainwell’s Medicaid solutions, highlights the essential role of innovation in overcoming challenges like simplifying enrollment and incorporating social health factors. He paints a vision of a future where Medicaid operates with greater efficiency and accessibility, personalized through automation and partnerships. This vision emphasizes the importance of transforming Medicaid with technology to enhance healthcare delivery for millions and highlight a path toward a more responsive and effective system.
Feb 26, 2024 • 31min
Medicaid Needs Saving, But Who Can Do It?
In an era where healthcare is at the forefront of societal concerns, the need to transform Medicaid with technology is more urgent than ever. In the latest episode of Healthcare Rethink by FinThrive, host Brian Urban dives into this issue with Jeff Reid, Senior Vice President of Product at Gainwell Technologies.Reid, who leads Gainwell’s Medicaid solutions, highlights the essential role of innovation in overcoming challenges like simplifying enrollment and incorporating social health factors. He paints a vision of a future where Medicaid operates with greater efficiency and accessibility, personalized through automation and partnerships. This vision emphasizes the importance of transforming Medicaid with technology to enhance healthcare delivery for millions and highlight a path toward a more responsive and effective system.
Feb 23, 2024 • 30min
Take a Deep Breath... Virtual Healthcare is Here!
Explore how Conversio Health is setting new standards in COPD care with personalized support and advanced technology on the Healthcare Rethink Podcast.Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) through innovative virtual care models represents a significant leap forward in healthcare. This approach integrates advanced devices, personalized support, and virtual healthcare services to transform patient care.At the forefront of this innovation is Conversio Health which has evolved from focusing on pharmacy services to becoming a comprehensive disease management entity for COPD and asthma. On this episode of The "Healthcare Rethink Podcast" with host Brian Urban, Conversio Health Co-Chief Growth Officer, Devraj Mukherjee discussed how strategies like a virtual pulmonary rehab program and the "Smart Neb" nebulizer are enhancing medication adherence and providing real-time data to healthcare providers.This evolution aims at expanding impact within Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid, and the employer market, focusing on improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs through patient-centric care and technology.
Feb 23, 2024 • 30min
Take a Deep Breath... Virtual Healthcare is Here!
Meta Description: Explore how Conversio Health is setting new standards in COPD care with personalized support and advanced technology on the Healthcare Rethink Podcast.Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) through innovative virtual care models represents a significant leap forward in healthcare. This approach integrates advanced devices, personalized support, and virtual healthcare services to transform patient care.At the forefront of this innovation is Conversio Health which has evolved from focusing on pharmacy services to becoming a comprehensive disease management entity for COPD and asthma. On this episode of The "Healthcare Rethink Podcast" with host Brian Urban, Conversio Health Co-Chief Growth Officer, Devraj Mukherjee discussed how strategies like a virtual pulmonary rehab program and the "Smart Neb" nebulizer are enhancing medication adherence and providing real-time data to healthcare providers.This evolution aims at expanding impact within Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid, and the employer market, focusing on improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs through patient-centric care and technology.
Feb 9, 2024 • 30min
Healthcare Needs a Long Fix!
Explore healthcare transformation with Dr. Vivian S. Lee on the Healthcare Rethink podcast, delving into AI, big data, and holistic patient care.The Healthcare Rethink podcast, hosted by Brian Urban, prominently features healthcare transformation as its central theme in the recent episode with Dr. Vivian S. Lee, the author of The Long Fix: Solving America's Health Care Crisis with Strategies that Work for Everyone and Exec Fellow at Harvard Business School.This episode explores various facets of healthcare evolution, from the integration of social health indicators to the evolving role of employers in the healthcare system. Dr. Lee, with her diverse background in medicine, engineering, and executive leadership, underscores the significance of a holistic approach to patient care. She highlights the transformative potential of technologies such as AI and big data in reshaping healthcare. Her insights offer valuable perspectives on enhancing healthcare outcomes and effectively managing costs, contributing to the broader narrative of healthcare transformation.
Feb 9, 2024 • 30min
Healthcare Needs a Long Fix
Explore healthcare transformation with Dr. Vivian S. Lee on the Healthcare Rethink podcast, delving into AI, big data, and holistic patient care.The Healthcare Rethink podcast, hosted by Brian Urban, prominently features healthcare transformation as its central theme in the recent episode with Dr. Vivian S. Lee, the author of The Long Fix: Solving America's Health Care Crisis with Strategies that Work for Everyone and Exec Fellow at Harvard Business School.This episode explores various facets of healthcare evolution, from the integration of social health indicators to the evolving role of employers in the healthcare system. Dr. Lee, with her diverse background in medicine, engineering, and executive leadership, underscores the significance of a holistic approach to patient care. She highlights the transformative potential of technologies such as AI and big data in reshaping healthcare. Her insights offer valuable perspectives on enhancing healthcare outcomes and effectively managing costs, contributing to the broader narrative of healthcare transformation.
Feb 5, 2024 • 31min
Beyond the Walls, Healthcare Outside the Doc's Office
In this thought-provoking episode of the Healthcare Rethink Podcast by FinThrive, host Brian Urban engages with Dr. Zeev Neuwirth, a Renowned Author and Yale University Professor, to explore beyond the walls of healthcare.Neuwirth, author of “Beyond the Walls: MegaTrends, Movements and Market Disruptors Transforming American Healthcare,” shares his journey from a traditional medical career to becoming a leading voice in healthcare innovation. The podcast delves into the challenges of the current healthcare system, the importance of humanizing healthcare delivery, and the transformative potential of digital technology and value-based care models. Neuwirth’s insights offer a glimpse into the future of healthcare, emphasizing the need for systemic change and the role of new players in driving this transformation.Additional highlights from the episode include: An exploration of the "whole health" model at the Veterans Healthcare AdministrationThe challenges of the current fee-for-service model and the emergence of new healthcare players disrupting traditional care deliveryDr. Neuwirth's perspective on the future of healthcare, focusing on the increasing consumerization and retailization of healthcare services, driven by cost pressures and the need for more affordable care options
Feb 5, 2024 • 31min
Beyond the Walls, Healthcare Outside the Doc's Office
In this thought-provoking episode of the Healthcare Rethink Podcast by FinThrive, host Brian Urban engages with Dr. Zeev Neuwirth, a Renowned Author and Yale University Professor, to explore beyond the walls of healthcare.Neuwirth, author of “Beyond the Walls: MegaTrends, Movements and Market Disruptors Transforming American Healthcare,” shares his journey from a traditional medical career to becoming a leading voice in healthcare innovation. The podcast delves into the challenges of the current healthcare system, the importance of humanizing healthcare delivery, and the transformative potential of digital technology and value-based care models. Neuwirth’s insights offer a glimpse into the future of healthcare, emphasizing the need for systemic change and the role of new players in driving this transformation.Additional highlights from the episode include: An exploration of the "whole health" model at the Veterans Healthcare AdministrationThe challenges of the current fee-for-service model and the emergence of new healthcare players disrupting traditional care deliveryDr. Neuwirth's perspective on the future of healthcare, focusing on the increasing consumerization and retailization of healthcare services, driven by cost pressures and the need for more affordable care options
Feb 2, 2024 • 32min
Winning in Healthcare is Not for the Faint of Heart
This episode of the Healthcare Rethink Podcast by FinThrive features a look at tackling health equity from both an industry and academic perspective, with insights from Dr. Stella Safo, a passionate advocate for marginalized populations in healthcare.Stella Safo, MD MPH, and the Founder & CEO of Just Equity for Health joins host Brian Urban to discuss her journey in medicine, the importance of addressing social determinants of health, and her innovative work in health equity. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in healthcare, focusing on the need for policy change, community involvement, and a holistic approach to patient care.Highlights from the conversation include:The role of social determinants in healthcare and the need for a broader approach beyond traditional clinical careThe shift in healthcare towards addressing social health needs and the importance of policy change and advocacy in achieving health equityThe challenges in healthcare data and the need for actionable responses to social determinants of health screenings


