Empowering the Next Nurse Generation Workforce Through Education with Jennifer Wallace, Nursing Educator Professor

Asynchronous care powered by AI can revolutionize access and streamline care delivery. In this episode, Stephen Beeson, founder of Practicing Excellence, shares his journey from practicing family medicine to realizing the importance of coaching clinicians to enhance patient experiences. He discusses the significant impact of human development on clinician engagement and patient outcomes, citing examples from his own experience at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group. Steve delves into the challenges facing the healthcare industry, including physician burnout and the need for innovative care delivery models, and emphasizes the role of technology, particularly AI, in revolutionizing healthcare, highlighting the potential of asynchronous care to improve access and reduce care variance. Despite the hurdles in growing his business, he remains committed to empowering healthcare teams and transforming organizational culture.  Tune in and discover how human development strategies can revolutionize healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Stephen on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Practicing Excellence on LinkedIn and their website. Listen to Stephen’s previous interview on the podcast here. Buy Stephen’s book, Practicing Excellence, here.

Imagine a platform in healthcare that connects consumers and care providers digitally, ultimately improving outcomes and reducing inefficiencies. In today’s episode, Rajeev Ronanki, the CEO of Lyric, shares his vision for the future of healthcare at his company focusing on utilizing AI, blockchain, and machine learning to simplify the business of healthcare. He emphasizes the importance of creating a platform in healthcare that connects consumers and care providers digitally, ultimately leading to a more seamless and efficient healthcare experience for all stakeholders. Rajeev also discusses the concept of payment integrity and how it extends beyond serving health plan clients to impacting providers, employers, and consumers. He delves into the potential for technology to minimize the noise and friction in healthcare transactions, allowing stakeholders to focus on improving health outcomes and creating a delightful experience for consumers.  Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn more about Rajeev and Lyric's impactful initiatives. Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Rajeev Ronanki on LinkedIn and Twitter. Learn more about Lyric on LinkedIn and their website. Listen to Rajeev’s previous episode on the Outcomes Rocket here.

A mission to protect, maintain, and improve people's health BEFORE they get sick.  In this episode, Stephen Hahn, Chief Executive Officer at Harbinger Health, discusses the groundbreaking work being done at Harbinger, aiming at early disease detection and their commitment to making healthcare more accessible to all. Steve discusses the challenges and possibilities of early cancer detection using blood tests and the technological advancements being made to tackle these challenges. He explains how Harbinger's technology works and its potential impact on patients and physicians. Steve emphasizes the importance of addressing access issues in healthcare, particularly in relation to cancer screening and the economic benefits of early detection.  Dr. Hahn's compelling vision for a healthier future and his call to action to build trust make this episode an essential listen for everyone passionate about healthcare innovation and accessibility. Resources: Connect with and follow Stephen Hahn on LinkedIn. Follow Harbinger Health on LinkedIn and visit their website.

Technology bridges social services with healthcare to address crucial social determinants effectively. In this episode, Marty Elisco, co-founder and CEO of Augintel, shares his journey from telecommunications to healthcare, emphasizing the pivotal role of technology in addressing social issues. Augintel's NLP software mines narrative data to pinpoint factors like food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers, empowering clinicians to deliver tailored care. Throughout this conversation, Marty not only explains its value proposition but also its impact on risk stratification and revenue optimization in value-based care models. He also underscores challenges like AI mistrust, organizational reluctance to address social determinants, and the importance of transitioning to value-based care and leveraging technology to address social determinants effectively. Marty also encourages listeners to explore how NLP can enhance their organization's approach to healthcare.  Tune in and learn how Augintel is transforming healthcare delivery by bridging the gap between social services and traditional healthcare! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Marty on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Augintel on LinkedIn and their website.

In the second episode of "The Future of AI in Health" podcast series, hosts Dr. Jenny Yu, Chief Health Officer at Healthline Media, and Saul Marquez, healthcare entrepreneur and founder of Outcomes Rocket, explore how AI is expected to enhance healthcare by providing deeper insights, improving patient experiences, and increasing operational efficiency, all while working alongside human expertise. Their esteemed guest, Dr. Tarun Kapoor, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Virtua Health, delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare, sharing insights on its current use, challenges, and the promising future it holds for care delivery. He talks about the mindful approach to AI integration at Virtua, emphasizing the distinction between automation and AI as well as the importance of leveraging the latter for meaningful opportunities in healthcare. Dr. Kapoor also highlights the need to differentiate the roles of humans and machines in setting and rewriting rules to ensure patient safety and the effective use of AI tools. From patient data security to addressing interoperability challenges, he provides valuable perspectives on AI adoption throughout the healthcare industry.  Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the promise of AI and digital transformation in driving healthcare forward! Resources:  Check more episodes of this Thought Leadership Series here. Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Tarun Kapoor on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Virtua Health on LinkedIn and their website. Connect with and follow Jenny Yu on LinkedIn. Learn more about Healthline Media on LinkedIn and their website.

Investors have a prime opportunity for growth and strategic, long-term involvement in oral health investment. In this episode, Dai Feng, Managing Director at CareCapital, shares his keen insights on the significance of exit strategies and the alignment of investor and founder visions in healthcare ventures. He touches on dental technology investing, highlighting stability, growth opportunities, and the importance of understanding customer needs for successful product development. Tune in as Dai delves into oral health investments, uncovers potential unicorns in dental services, and explores why healthcare administrative solutions could be the next big thing! Resources: Connect with and follow Dai Feng on LinkedIn.  Learn more about CareCapital on LinkedIn and their website.

Medication adherence is not just about getting medication into people's hands, it's about ensuring they take it correctly. In this episode, Sebastian Seiguer, CEO and co-founder of Scene Health, shares his journey from starting a coffee chain in Munich to transitioning into healthcare due to a desire for more meaningful work inspired by his family's medical background. He explains how Scene Health employs video technology and a care team to ensure patients take their medications correctly, initially targeting tuberculosis and addiction medications and now expanding to conditions like asthma, diabetes, and hypertension, showing positive outcomes and cost savings. Sebastian emphasizes the importance of focusing on health outcomes rather than just adherence metrics, highlighting the need for immediate results in healthcare. He also discusses the untapped potential of medication adherence as a daily opportunity for patient engagement and improved chronic condition management.  Tune in and learn how innovative solutions like Scene Health are revolutionizing medication adherence and improving healthcare outcomes! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Sebastian on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Scene Health on LinkedIn and their website. Learn more about the documentary featuring Paul Farmer here. Contact Scene Health’s team via email at [email protected].

33% of physicians say that a prior auth has led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care. In this episode, Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO of AKASA, shares insights into revolutionizing healthcare revenue cycles with AI solutions. He highlights the challenges of revenue cycle management and the impact of prior authorizations on patient care. AKASA's gen-AI assistants streamline processes, making staff more efficient and reducing adverse events due to authorization delays. Throughout this interview, Malinka emphasizes the transformative power of gen-AI in healthcare, urging action amid workforce shortages.  Tune in and learn how healthcare revenue cycles are being transformed through the power of generative AI solutions!  Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Malinka Walaliyadde on LinkedIn here. Learn more about AKASA on their LinkedIn and website. Email Malinka directly here.

Healthy Co-opetition in healthcare drives innovation and solves industry challenges effectively. In this episode, Srinivas Velamoor, President and Chief Operating Officer for Corporate Strategy at NextGen Healthcare, delves into the significance of what he calls healthy Co-opetition in the industry, exemplified by the recent DOJ antitrust investigation into United Healthcare. He discusses the implementation of AI in clinical documentation, highlighting both its potential and real-world challenges. Sri also explores how AI can revolutionize care delivery by streamlining processes such as note-taking and decision support for physicians. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of placing the patient at the center of care and describes innovative solutions like a comprehensive digital front door for a seamless patient experience. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare technology and how collaborative efforts can drive positive change! Resources:  Connect with and follow Srinivas on LinkedIn here. Learn more about NextGen Healthcare on LinkedIn and their website.

How important is the role of social determinants of health in the context of mental healthcare, particularly for children and adolescents? In this episode, Saul interviews Malekeh Amini, Founder & CEO at Trayt.Health and Roshni Koli, Chief Medical Officer Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, share their personal journeys and insights into the future of mental healthcare, shedding light on the crucial role of social determinants of health, the impact of data in mental healthcare delivery, and the need for policy changes to drive equitable access and early intervention. Malekeh Amini and Dr. Roshni Kohli emphasized the importance of understanding an individual's environment, recognizing that factors such as trauma, family support, and childhood experiences greatly influence mental health symptoms and treatment outcomes. Both guests highlight the need for comprehensive data collection and analytics in mental health, emphasizing the role of technology and AI as tools to empower clinicians and provide better, more informed care for patients. Dr. Roshni Kohli and Malekeh Amini underscore policymakers' need to focus on standardization, consistency, and equitable access to mental healthcare.  Tune in for a compelling and insightful discussion that offers practical advice and calls to action in mental healthcare. Resources: Connect with and follow Malekeh on LinkedIn. Follow Trayt on LinkedIn and visit their website. Connect with and follow Roshni on LinkedIn. Follow Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute on LinkedIn and visit their website.