Podnosis

Krista Drobac, founder of the Alliance for Connected Care, advocates for policy changes to enhance tech-enabled home care. She discusses the growing demand for at-home care solutions and the need for better reimbursement for remote monitoring. Drobac highlights initiatives like SNF-at-home programs and their role in easing hospital crowding. Additionally, she covers urgent legislative efforts to extend hospital-at-home policies before temporary waivers expire, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among healthcare stakeholders.

    When providers work together, patients are more likely to get their needs met at the right place and the right time. This leads to better health outcomes and lower healthcare costs.  In outpatient behavioral health, a certain subset of patients need intensive or specialized care. But referrals to higher levels of care are often inefficient and risk patients dropping out of treatment altogether. Grow Therapy, a hybrid mental health provider, has launched a coordinated care program to help oversee such referrals. Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya chats with Cynthia Grant, PhD, LCSW, head of clinical excellence at Grow, about how the program works and what Grow hopes to get out of it. To learn more about the topics in this episode:  Mental health tech startup Grow Therapy snags $88M, builds out measurement-based care tech Thriveworks launches free provider booking platform to streamline mental health referrals HCA Healthcare rolls out in-EHR referrals to Talkiatry's telepsychiatrists This episode is sponsored by Optum Rx. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sofia Guerra, Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners, delves into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare. While over 80% of leaders express optimism about AI's impact on clinical decision-making, only 30% of projects reach production. The conversation highlights the urgent need to address barriers like talent shortages and security concerns. Guerra also discusses the rise of AI scribes and their limited ROI, alongside strategies for startups to maximize impact in a complex landscape. The future looks promising, yet challenges remain.

Join healthcare experts Dave Muoio, Associate Editor at Fierce Healthcare, and Paige Minemyer, Senior Writer at Fierce Healthcare, as they break down the looming regulatory changes set to impact the healthcare industry in late 2025. They discuss significant topics such as UnitedHealth Group's unexpected financial miss and CEO departure, elevated medical costs dragging down insurers, and the implications of Medicaid cuts. Their insights dive deep into how providers and payers are navigating these uncertain waters and adapting to evolving market demands.

AI scribes have seen rapid growth in the healthcare market over the past year, but reliable data on their actual performance is still hard to come by. Much of the available information comes from vendor claims, leaving a gap in independent, real-world assessments. In this episode of "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare's Emma Beavins sits down with Caroline Pearson, executive director of the Peterson Health Technology Institute, which recently released one of the first reports examining how AI scribes impact provider burnout, after-hours work, and their return on investment.  To learn more about the topics in this episode:  Early evaluation of AI scribes finds decreased burnout but limited financial ROI 2025 outlook: What's next for AI scribes and virtual care Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Delivery Systems: Early Applications and Impacts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abbie Clary, Principal and Co-Director of CannonDesign’s global health practice, discusses the transformative potential of human-centered design in healthcare. She highlights its importance in improving patient experiences and addressing health equity. Clary emphasizes how inclusive design can break down barriers to access and enhance operational efficiency. The conversation delves into the integration of sustainability and quality improvement, showcasing innovative approaches that prioritize both environmental responsibility and patient dignity.

Jeff Smith, CEO of Bamboo Health, brings 30 years of experience in healthcare technology to the discussion on supporting high-need patients. He highlights that 20% of patients account for nearly 60% of costs, often due to intertwined behavioral health and physical issues. Smith promotes integrated care models that utilize real-time data and AI-driven insights for improved navigation and support. Through compelling examples, he advocates for a coordinated healthcare system designed to enhance outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.

About 1 in 10 people have diabetes, and 1 in 5 don’t even know they have it. Preventing and managing diabetes is only possible when you know where to start. Yumlish provides nutrition literacy to Medicaid and Medicare populations in a culturally diverse way. This week on "Podnosis," Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya speaks with Yumlish founder and CEO Shireen Abdullah about the outcomes Yumlish is seeing and how federal budget cuts risk making diabetes prevalence worse. To learn more about the topics in this episode:  Food as medicine got a boost after RFK Jr.'s nomination—will it last under Trump? Instacart launches AI-backed tools to make it easier for users to find healthy foods Tia, Nourish partner to expand nutrition counseling, women's healthcare access Virtual diabetes care providers score legislative win, turn focus to full passage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent sponsored episode of Podnosis, Claritev executives broke down the company’s rebrand from MultiPlan, its legacy of payer-provider engagement, and the growing role of data transparency in employer-sponsored health care. David Murtagh, vice president of Product Management for Data & Decision Science, said the shift to Claritev reflects the company’s expanded focus beyond payers to include providers, employers, consultants and government entities. “We’re trying to open [the brand] up to all health care stakeholders that have a common interest in affordability, quality and transparency,” he said. Transparency, according to Murtagh, goes well beyond regulatory requirements. Claritev’s BenInsights platform aims to unify fragmented health benefits data—claims, pharmacy, biometrics, and more—into one actionable ecosystem. The goal: help employers identify care gaps, predict risks, and better evaluate costly trends like GLP-1 weight-loss drugs or musculoskeletal conditions. By synthesizing large data sets into accessible insights, Claritev hopes to empower HR professionals and consultants without requiring deep technical expertise. “It doesn’t require a small army of analysts,” Murtagh said. “It just takes engagement once all the data is there.” For a deeper dive into how Claritev is helping employers make smarter benefits decisions, listen to the full episode of Podnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 30 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough providers who know how to treat these complex conditions. What care is available is largely inaccessible, often for financial or geographical reasons.  Equip, a virtual provider of eating disorder treatment services, recently ran a survey of nearly 500 people who have been in or are currently in treatment. To understand the striking findings, Fierce Healthcare's Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talks with Jessie Menzel, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and VP of clinical programs at Equip. They also chat about why the current system fails patients and how cultural competence plays a key role in eating disorder treatment.   To learn more about the topics in this episode:  Equip nabs additional investment to expand virtual eating disorder treatment services to adult patients Most doctors get limited education on eating disorders. This online training helps fill the gap Equip taps healthcare exec Nikia Bergan as new president to scale up virtual eating disorder treatment services See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.