Episodes

Data interchange and interoperability are the keystones of a united ecosystem for value-based care, where information flows seamlessly, connecting patients, providers, and payers to drive better outcomes, lower costs, and improved patient experience. Overcoming siloed information is the key to breaking down the barriers that fragment care delivery, and in doing so, we unlock the potential for a healthier future for all. While health data interoperability has arguably become an industry buzzword ...

Innovation and partnership are the twin engines that propel us into a new era of healthcare. The fusion of cutting-edge technology and clinical innovation, empowered by collaborative relationships, can revolutionize primary care. This cohesion of innovation and partnership makes primary care more accessible, effective, and patient-centered than ever before. There is no better example of primary care modernization than Central Ohio Primary Care (COPC), the largest physician-owned primary care gro...

Fourteen years ago, surgeon, writer, and public health researcher, Atul Gawande wrote his landmark article, The Cost Conundrum, about the healthcare challenges of the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) of South Texas. Gawande showcased the challenges that health systems confront when dealing with public and private insurers and the paradox between high-cost treatment options and low-quality outcomes. His careful assessment of McAllen, Texas, a small city on the border, found that it had the most expensive ...

The plasticity of primary care, in the new value-based era, embodies remarkable adaptability, innovation, and responsiveness to evolving community health needs. As our understanding of health and well-being expands, primary care stands as the first line of defense, ready to transform and customize its services to address the unique challenges faced by diverse populations. This flexibility allows primary care providers to pivot swiftly, whether it’s in responding to public health crises, addressi...

Democratizing access to value in healthcare through primary care enablement is the compass guiding us toward a future where health is a universal right, not a privilege, and where the promise of value-based care is accessible to all. It represents a fundamental shift in our approach to healthcare delivery. By prioritizing primary care and leveraging technology, we can extend the reach of healthcare services, making them more affordable and accessible to diverse populations. This approach emphasi...

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare technology, humility is the compass that guides successful change management. It reminds us that the journey towards seamless adoption of health information technology is a collaborative one, where the wisdom of many outweighs the knowledge of one. The humility to acknowledge one’s limitations fosters an environment where collaboration and learning thrive. In the context of clinical informatics, allyship and teamwork are indispensable. Effective clini...

Crossing the Value-Based Healthcare Rubicon isn’t just a journey, it’s a revolution in care, where the currency is quality, and the compass is compassion. This transformation is both an economic and moral imperative, and in the alchemy of healthcare, transforming economics isn’t just about numbers; it’s the catalyst for transmuting care outcomes into golden results that enrich both lives and ledgers. This week you have access to two of the leading minds in value transformation. We are joined by...

Now is the time to embark on a journey towards a brighter and more resilient future. As the U.S. healthcare system grapples with the aftermath of a global pandemic, we find ourselves at a pivotal crossroads. This episode delves deep into the profound changes brought about by the pandemic, examining how it has exposed vulnerabilities in our existing systems and ignited conversations about the need for transformative change. Join us as we navigate this critical juncture, exploring the shifts in he...

In value-based care, true leadership emerges from the depths of the heart, where empathy, compassion, and authenticity converge to illuminate the path of positive change. Purpose-driven leadership can not only revolutionize community health but also create a ripple effect that reaches every corner of society. At the intersection of purpose, compassion, and community lies a transformation of our healthcare system with a tangible impact on the well-being of individuals, families, and neighborhoods...

Peering into the horizon of healthcare, we unveil the vanguard of value-based care research and innovation, where data-driven insights and daring ideas converge to shape a healthier tomorrow. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, trailblazing research serves as the guiding light that illuminates the path toward a value-based care revolution. By delving into the intricate dynamics of accountable care, dissecting payment models, and exploring innovative strategies, research on healthcare ...

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the transformative world of value-based care, exploring the multifaceted facets that are reshaping the future of healthcare. Join us as we dissect the vital components of this paradigm shift, from tackling social determinants of health and championing health equity, to seamlessly integrating behavioral health into patient care. Discover how population health enablement is empowering communities, while bundled payments revolutionize the healthcare ...

There is a dynamic interplay between health economics, patient-centricity, and value assessment—an intersection that holds the key to unlocking better health outcomes, improved access to care, and sustainable healthcare systems. With the principles of health economics guiding our decision-making processes in healthcare, we can allocate resources effectively and maximize the value delivered to patients. Patient-centricity lies at the heart of this convergence, emphasizing the importance of puttin...

In this week’s episode, we embark on a journey into the realm of transforming rheumatology care with tech-driven value-based care. Autoimmune conditions affect millions of people worldwide, causing chronic inflammation, pain, and a host of complex challenges. These patients often receive substandard care, as it takes almost 2.5 years to receive a diagnosis and patients often wait six months to receive an appointment with a rheumatologist! This is often a neglected patient population in the movem...

We need to change the calculus of self-interest in health care. If the trend of unfettered greed in fee-for-service medicine continues, we will have a bleak future ahead of us. Our industry is on a ventilator, demanding another cigarette. Yet despite its moribund appearance, a few critical vital signs do offer hope. There is an opportunity to find optimism with unifying language and shared virtues to guide health care transformation. By developing a shared vernacular for value-based care, we wil...

Since diabetes is one of the few chronic conditions that can be very effectively managed by an individual, why are there so many people with poorly managed diabetes? Despite conventional logic, it’s not that most people aren’t willfully noncompliant with their diabetes care. Instead, many have extenuating socioeconomic or other circumstances that can lead to drifting away from their care plans. There is an opportunity in value-based care to engage diabetic patients more effectively through data...

We are on an enlightening journey to transform American healthcare in the race to value. Medicare Advantage increasingly stands out as a superior vehicle for value transformation due to its ability to catalyze care delivery innovation through full-risk capitation. By promoting coordinated care and integration among healthcare providers, MA plans foster a patient-centric approach that improves overall care quality and health equity. Additionally, these plans prioritize preventive care and wellnes...

We have Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo as a guest on this week’s Race to Value! She is a healthcare social entrepreneur, board-certified pediatrician, community health equity consultant, career transition and business coach, public health researcher, and health justice advocate. She is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Strong Children Wellness, a multi-award winning healthcare practice in New York City, providing integrated, physical, mental, and social health services for low-income communities...

The only way for the health care sector to sustainably contain costs and fulfill its mission is by putting the patient — and the delivery of outcomes that matter to patients — at the center of the industry’s efforts. We must align incentives around the continuous improvement of health outcomes in a cost-effective matter. This is what value-based health care is all about – better health outcomes to patients for the money spent. Contrary to traditional approaches to health system reform that empha...

In the universe of value-based care transformation, there has been one disease that represents a metaphorical black hole, where the gravitational pull of fee-for-service is so strong that nothing can escape. These patients experience the fullest depths of pain and despair, and this chasm is so deep and wide that there is only darkness. You may have guessed it, but we are talking about chronic kidney disease, a condition that impacts 37 million people in the U.S. The suffering of those inflicted ...

Data enablement has the power to transform American Healthcare. It can foster trust between patients and clinicians and make healthcare more accessible, affordable and equitable. This future of an open and connected health ecosystem may seem elusive, but it’s not out of reach. Technology will not hold us back — instead our biggest challenge will be creating a value-based model of care where new innovations can thrive. This week we our joined by Dr. David Feinberg, the Chairman of Oracle Health....

Dr. Stephen Klasko is a transformative leader and advocate for a revolution in our systems of health care and higher education. He has been a university president, a dean, a CEO, and an obstetrician, and now pursues his vision for the creative reconstruction of American healthcare by bridging traditional academic centers with entrepreneurs and innovators. His passion is using technology to eliminate health disparities and offers everyone the promise of health assurance. Dr. Klasko is also a life...

In rural communities, the transformation towards value-based care is an ongoing journey rather than a fixed destination. Rural healthcare faces unique challenges such as geographic barriers, limited resources, and reduced access to specialized care. The value journey in these communities involves adapting care models to meet the specific needs of rural populations. It requires innovative solutions to overcome barriers which can bridge the distance between patients and healthcare providers. It re...

This week is National Nurses Week, and it is a time to honor the contributions and sacrifices of nurses who perform some of the most difficult and heartbreaking tasks in the medical world. As workers who perform the most essential healthcare tasks, nurses serve as the first point of contact for most patients…and they save lives and restore health in the process. Yet, nursing is often a thankless profession that is underappreciated and experiences high levels of burnout and moral injury. There ar...

Medication adherence remains an important yet vexing issue in American health care. According to the World Health Organization, medication adherence can have a more direct impact on patient outcomes than a specific treatment itself. Still, it is estimated that a staggering 50% of Americans don’t take their chronic long-term therapy medications as prescribed. Statistics show that each year, poor adherence contributes to more than $500 billion in avoidable health care costs, around 125,000 potenti...