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Sep 9, 2021 • 15min
#187 - Embracing The Ripple Effect of Value-Based Care, Featuring Tanjina Shapiro, COO at Curation Health
Our guest: Tanjina Shapiro, COO at Curation Health
"Curation Health is an advanced clinical decision support platform designed to assist providers and health plans in navigating the journey to value-based care."
In this episode, we discussed:
Her background
What her role entails as Chief Operating Officer
Embracing the ripple effect of value-based care
Why is it important to implement a flexible change management strategy?
Conducting a gap analysis of people, processes, and technology
Adopting incentives to make quality, sustainable change happen faster
...and much more!
Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth, Curation Health, ChenMed & MediTelecare.
BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth
"Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com & follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com & follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmed
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology. For more information", please go to www.meditelecare.com & follow Meditelecare on social media – @meditelecare
To learn more about Curation Health please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube
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Sep 3, 2021 • 19min
#186 - Deepak Gopalakrishna, Founder & CEO at Rey
Our guest: Deepak Gopalakrishna, Founder & CEO at Rey; CEO at Oxford VR; and Advisor at Plume
"Rey is an on-demand therapy platform on a mission to revolutionize mental health and wellness by improving access to personalized and in-the-moment services through technology."
In this episode, we discussed:
His background
Why-how-what of Rey/Oxford VR
What is the evolution of mental health?
How is Rey solving the supply side problem?
Is access to care really the problem?
How quality of care is the bigger problem
...and much more!
Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth, Curation Health, ChenMed & MediTelecare.
BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth
"Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com & follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com & follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmed
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology. For more information", please go to www.meditelecare.com & follow Meditelecare on social media – @meditelecare
To learn more about Rey please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram
Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:
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Aug 30, 2021 • 20min
#185 - What Role Does Technology Play in Driving Value-Based Care Outcomes Today? Featuring Hernando Celada, CIO at ChenMed
Our guest: Hernando Celada, CIO at ChenMed
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases."
In this episode, we discussed:
His background
What role does technology play in driving value-based care outcomes today?
How does ChenMed’s technology suite differ from traditional systems used by fee-for-service providers?
How does he envision technology impacting value-based care in the years to come?
How do he and his team establish strong relationships with their stakeholders to drive business value?
...and much more!
Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth, Curation Health, ChenMed & MediTelecare.
BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth
"Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com & follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com & follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmed
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology. For more information", please go to www.meditelecare.com & follow Meditelecare on social media – @meditelecare
To learn more about ChenMed please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube
Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:
- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Aug 27, 2021 • 19min
#184 - Sachin Jain, Founder & CEO at Carrum Health
Our guest: Sachin Jain, Founder & CEO at Carrum Health
"Carrum Health is helping employers provide premier healthcare benefits to employees through leading Centers of Excellence."
In this episode, we discussed:
His background
Overview of Carrum's mission & vision
What makes Carrum and its offerings unique?
How members are using Carrum
Their 96 NPS score
...and much more!
Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth, Curation Health, ChenMed & MediTelecare.
BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth
"Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com & follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com & follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmed
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology. For more information", please go to www.meditelecare.com & follow Meditelecare on social media – @meditelecare
To learn more about Carrum Health please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter
Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:
- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Aug 26, 2021 • 22min
#183 - Alessandra Henderson, CEO & Co-Founder at Elektra Health
Our guest: Alessandra Henderson, CEO & Co-Founder at Elektra Health
"Elektra Health is smashing the menopause taboo and empowering women with world-class, evidence-based care, education and community."
In this episode, we discussed:
Her background
Why-how-what of Elektra Health
Recent funding
What's the menopause taboo?
Menopauses impact on a woman's long-term health
...and much more!
Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth, Curation Health, ChenMed & MediTelecare.
BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth
"Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com & follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com & follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmed
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology. For more information", please go to www.meditelecare.com & follow Meditelecare on social media – @meditelecare
To learn more about Elektra Health please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram
Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:
- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Aug 24, 2021 • 18min
#182 - Bob Crutchfield, CEO at TeleHealth Solution
Our guest: Bob Crutchfield, CEO at TeleHealth Solution
"Care that is always on, always there."
In this episode, we discussed:
His background
TeleHealth Solution's Why-how-what
Utilizing digital doorways to provide a new level of collaborative & integrated care
How telehealth services are helping compensate for physician shortages
...and much more!
Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth, Curation Health, ChenMed & MediTelecare.
BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth
"Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com & follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com & follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmed
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology. For more information", please go to www.meditelecare.com & follow Meditelecare on social media – @meditelecare
To learn more about TeleHealth Solution please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter
Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:
- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Aug 23, 2021 • 12min
#181 - Dr. Sanjay Prasad, CEO at SurgiQuality
Our guest: Dr. Sanjay Prasad, CEO at SurgiQuality
"SurgiQuality helps surgical patients connect with best-in-class surgeons who work in a cost-efficient environment."
In this episode, we discussed:
His background (Surgeon 30+ years)
SurgiQuality's Why-How-What
Why the referral system is the heart of the problem in surgical care?
The information gap for patients
Racial disparities in surgical care
Connecting patients to the best surgeon, for their surgery, in their network
...and much more!
Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth, Curation Health, ChenMed & MediTelecare.
BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth
"Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com & follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com & follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmed
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology. For more information", please go to www.meditelecare.com & follow Meditelecare on social media – @meditelecare
To learn more about SurgiQuality please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram
Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:
- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Aug 19, 2021 • 15min
#180 - Acacia Parks, Chief Science Officer at Happify Health
Our guest: Acacia Parks, Chief Science Officer at Happify Health
"Happify Health is healing all people, one person at a time."
In this episode, we discussed:
Her background
Overview of Happify Health's mission, vision, and differentiators
Significance and overview of Ensemble as the first and only transdiagnostic PDT for MDD and GAD?
Why is this important in the context of FDA flexibility related to the pandemic and rising rates of depression and anxiety?
...and much more!
Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth, Curation Health, ChenMed & MediTelecare.
BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth
"Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com & follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com & follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmed
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology. For more information", please go to www.meditelecare.com & follow Meditelecare on social media – @meditelecare
To learn more about Happify Health please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter
Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:
- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Aug 17, 2021 • 14min
#179 - Becoming the Employer of Choice for Clinicians & Provider of Choice for Payers, featuring guest: Donna Dooley, President & Chief Operating Officer at MediTelecare
Our guest: Donna Dooley, President & Chief Operating Officer at MediTelecare
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology."
In this episode, we discussed:
Her background
How getting URAC certified confirms the credibility of a robust credentialing process
How employing all clinicians & providing full caseloads allows for the maximum level of compensation for clinicians
How outcomes-based analytics instill payer confidence
CMS direction for telehealth expansion; how other payers will follow
...and much more!
Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth, Curation Health, ChenMed & MediTelecare.
BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth
"Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com & follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com & follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmed
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology. For more information", please go to www.meditelecare.com & follow Meditelecare on social media – @meditelecare
To learn more about MediTelecare please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter
Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:
- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Aug 13, 2021 • 14min
#178 - Ahmad Al-Hidiq, Co-Founder & CEO at Kayan Health
Our guest: Ahmad Al-Hidiq, Co-Founder & CEO at Kayan Health
"Kayan Health is a digital healthcare solutions provider that delivers a suite of innovative products."
In this episode, we discussed:
His background
Why-how-what of Kayan Health
What is Rayna Health? (recently launched subsidiary)
The importance of mental health in colleges & universities
What's next?
...and much more!
Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth, Curation Health, ChenMed & MediTelecare.
BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth
"Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com and be sure to follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth
"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. Operating over 50 medical centers in eight states, we are known to our patients as Dedicated Senior Medical Center, Chen Senior Medical Center, or JenCare Senior Medical Center." For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com and be sure to follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmed
"MediTelecare provides behavioral telemedicine services to residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, using state-of-the-art telehealth technology. For more information", please go to www.meditelecare.com and be sure to follow Meditelecare on social media – @meditelecare
To learn more about Kayan Health please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram
Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:
- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter