Systemic Change Starts with Education: Inside Harvard’s New Care Convergence Program with Mariya Filipova, Course Director at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and CEO at Proclaim

In this episode, Saul is joined by Mariya Filipova, CEO at Proclaim, a renowned healthcare executive, investor, and now Course Director at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. The conversation centers on the concept of Care Convergence, a vital shift in healthcare delivery that moves away from traditional, siloed treatment toward a "whole-person" approach.  Mariya explains that the current healthcare system is often hampered by quarterly financial cycles and fragmented clinician training, which fail to account for the interconnected nature of the human body. She emphasizes that true systemic change begins with education, leading her to co-design a first-of-its-kind program at Harvard. This curriculum is specifically built to connect clinicians and innovators with the business, technology, and cross-disciplinary skills necessary to lead the next generation of integrated care delivery. Tune in to discover how bridging the gap between clinical practice and business strategy can dismantle healthcare silos and finally put the whole patient at the center of the system. Resources: Register for the webinar here:  https://bit.ly/4uj014j Apply now to the Convergent Leadership: Bridging Clinical Care, Business, and Technology: https://web.cvent.com/event/746b6bcb-1d12-4082-9c8c-c68c8b9e85fb/register Connect with and follow Mariya Filipova on LinkedIn. Follow Harvard School of Dental Medicine on LinkedIn. Explore the Harvard School of Dental Medicine Website. Follow Proclaim on LinkedIn. Explore the Proclaim Website.

Stability and early mental health care are the biggest levers for improving outcomes for kids impacted by foster care. In this episode, Michelle Turner, founder and CEO of Here Now Health, shares how her experience as a foster parent revealed critical gaps in mental healthcare access for children and young adults in the child welfare system. She explains how placement instability, case manager turnover, and reliance on crisis care undermine long-term stability and permanency. Michelle explores why foster youth drive significantly higher Medicaid spending due to emergency interventions rather than preventive care, and how virtual, trauma-informed therapy that follows the child can improve outcomes. She closes with insights on caregiver support and how Medicaid and policy can be better leveraged as preventive tools designed specifically for foster youth. Tune in and learn how targeted, trauma-informed virtual care can prevent crisis, stabilize families, and transform outcomes for foster youth! Resources: Connect with and follow Michelle Turner on LinkedIn. Learn more about Here Now Health on their LinkedIn and explore their website.

In this episode, Amir Syed, President of BRSi, shares insights on revenue cycle management, the impact of AI in healthcare, and strategies for healthcare leaders to stay ahead in the evolving landscape. Discover practical tips on process improvement, predictive analytics, and how to leverage technology effectively.AI is accelerating claim denials and revenue cycle challenges. Healthcare providers must focus on process optimization before investing in AI. Predictive analytics can prevent denials by identifying problem areas early.Resources: - ⁠BRSi Website ⁠- ⁠Aamir Syed LinkedIn⁠

Healthcare innovation doesn’t fail for lack of ideas; it fails when execution, people, and focus aren’t aligned. In this episode, Sabrina Runbeck, fractional COO and CSO, and co-founder of PulsePoint Path, discusses building a collaborative execution model that connects early-stage health tech startups, clinicians, and investors. She explains why moving beyond passive referral-based growth is essential for scaling companies with clarity and real ROI. Sabrina breaks down how startups often miss critical go-to-market fundamentals, including a true client-acquisition strategy and accountable leadership. Drawing from her background in cardiothoracic surgery, she shares how clinicians can transition into scalable advisory, executive, and investor roles to create one-to-many impact. Tune in to learn how disciplined focus, the right people, and intentional collaboration can turn promising healthcare innovation into sustainable growth! Resources: Connect with and follow Sabrina Runbeck on LinkedIn. Follow PulsePoint Path on LinkedIn and explore their website! Submit your Health Tech Impact Awards nomination here!

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to⁠ outcomesrocket.com Effective value-based care depends on tight care coordination, clinician trust, and financial alignment that prevents avoidable hospitalizations. In this episode, three healthcare leaders discuss why proactive kidney care depends on early identification and ongoing patient education, long before dialysis decisions become urgent. Colette Boroch, Director of Clinical Services at PRINE Health, explains how early screening, repeated education, and removing barriers like transportation help prevent patients from “crashing” into the hospital. Kathryn Anderton, Vice President of Clinical Operations at ThoroughCare, shares how care management platforms reduce documentation burden, standardize workflows, and free clinicians to focus on patients, while Jonathan Goldstein, Chief Financial Officer at PRINE Health, outlines how care coordination lowers avoidable utilization, improves quality metrics, and supports shared savings. Together, they explore provider buy-in, fragmented data, AI-enabled scalability, and why value-based care must be treated as a strategic asset. Tune in and learn how clinical care, technology, and finance must work together to successfully scale value-based care. Resources Connect with and follow Colette Boroch on LinkedIn. Follow PRINE Health on LinkedIn and discover their website! Follow and connect with Kathryn Anderton on LinkedIn. Learn more about ThoroughCare on LinkedIn and explore their website. Listen to Kathryn’s previous interview on the podcast here. Email Kathryn directly here.

Patient-centered design is not a nice-to-have in healthcare. It is the key to access, trust, and better outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Justin Coffey, Chief Medical Officer at WorkIt Health, discusses how designing treatment around lived experience can transform substance use care. He explains the philosophy of patients as designers, why immediate access matters in moments of readiness, and how whole-person care better reflects the realities of recovery. The conversation highlights how digital care can reduce stigma, improve engagement, and reach underserved populations, including rural patients and pregnant individuals. Dr. Coffey shares practical examples of how technology, team-based care, and thoughtful design remove barriers while maintaining human connection and explores the future role of AI in supporting care delivery and patient empowerment. Tune in and learn how patient-designed digital care can create more accessible, humane, and effective treatment. Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Justin Coffey on LinkedIn. Follow Workit Health on LinkedIn and explore their website.

Virtual reality can remove the biggest barriers to evidence-based mental health treatment by making exposure therapy affordable, scalable, and accessible anywhere. In this episode, Adam Hutchinson, founder of oVRcome, discusses how lived experience with social anxiety and a background in technology led him to build a VR platform that expands access to exposure therapy worldwide. He explains why traditional exposure therapy is difficult, costly, and impractical for many conditions, and how VR “tricks the brain” to safely replicate real-world triggers without physical constraints. Adam explores the clinical value of immersive, filmed VR environments, the emerging role of generative AI in personalizing treatment, and the importance of maintaining realism for effective outcomes. He also shares insights from scaling a global startup from New Zealand, highlights use cases across self-help, clinicians, schools, payers, and health systems, and emphasizes the role of caregivers in successful treatment journeys. Tune in and discover how immersive technology is revolutionizing anxiety care, lowering costs, and increasing access to proven mental health treatments worldwide! Resources: Connect with and follow Adam Hutchinson on ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Follow oVRcome on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and explore their ⁠website⁠.

The most effective way to drive change in healthcare is to focus on what remains constant: serving patients. In this episode, sponsored by Amgen. Leandro Boer, Vice President of US Medical and General Medicines at Amgen, discusses how the company is reimagining care delivery to enhance access and outcomes, particularly for underserved populations. He explains how precision medicine, multi-omics, and advanced data use are driving innovation and preventing “data waste,” while Amgen invests heavily in R&D, including a $600 million Innovation and Discovery Science Center. Leandro highlights the role of technology in accelerating clinical trials through machine learning and anticipates three major shifts within the next five years: faster drug development, reduced administrative burden through the use of AI, and improved patient identification via care pathway automation. He also highlights Amgen’s goal to reduce cardiovascular events by 50% by 2030, the importance of diverse clinical representation through the RISE initiative, and the company’s commitment to employee well-being as the foundation for improved patient care. Tune in and learn how innovation, equity, and purpose-driven leadership are transforming the future of healthcare! Resources: Connect with and follow Leandro Boer on LinkedIn. Follow Amgen on LinkedIn and explore their website.

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to⁠ outcomesrocket.com Aligned incentives change behavior faster than technology alone ever could. In this episode, Dr. Farzad Mostashari, co-founder and CEO of Aledade, discusses how value-based care finally makes prevention profitable by rewarding primary care for keeping patients healthy rather than treating avoidable disease. He reflects on his path from public health and federal EHR leadership to building a nationwide platform that partners with independent practices to take total-cost-of-care contracts. Dr. Mostashari covers why fee-for-service warped EHRs into billing tools, how accountable care models reversed that logic, and why culture, long-term thinking, and technology at scale matter. He shares results from thousands of practices achieving higher blood-pressure control by focusing on stroke prevention, explains the economics of Medicare Shared Savings and expanding private contracts, and explores how AI can deliver just-in-time insights across hundreds of EHRs without forcing workflow change.  Tune in and learn how aligning incentives, primary care, and AI can deliver better outcomes at lower cost! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Farzad Mostashari on LinkedIn. Follow Aledade on LinkedIn and discover their website. Follow Aledade on LinkedIn and visit their website. Check out Aledade's Public Benefit Report and Medicare Shared Savings Program announcement.

Peer support is becoming a core part of behavioral health, not just an add-on. In this episode, Shrenik Jain, founder and CEO of Marigold Health, and Robert McAlonan, Director of Behavioral Health at VNS Health, discuss how expanding the role of peer support can bridge the engagement gap in behavioral health. They share how their partnership is transforming access to care through a blend of technology and human connection, making services more accessible, private, and personalized. The conversation highlights how digital peer support offers a low-friction approach for individuals to seek help, thereby reducing hospitalizations and improving long-term recovery outcomes. Shrenik and Rob also explore the operational and systemic challenges of scaling peer support, from credentialing and integration to building value-based partnerships that reward outcomes. Tune in and learn how technology-driven peer support can reshape behavioral health access, engagement, and recovery outcomes! Resources: Connect with and follow Robert McAlonan on LinkedIn. Follow VNS Health on LinkedIn and visit their website.  Connect with and follow Shrenik Jain on LinkedIn. Follow Marigold Health on LinkedIn and visit their website.