Re: Imagine Healthcare

Welcome to "Behind the Healthcare Curtain," this re-imagine podcast episode uncovers the inner workings of healthcare systems and reveals the secrets to creating exceptional patient experiences. In our discussions, we delve deep into the intricacies of these complex systems, guided by the expertise of our guest, Rick Evans. As the Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Rick brings a wealth of knowledge and insights on improving the patient and customer experience. With a deep-rooted passion for patients, families, and the healthcare teams that serve them, Rick's expertise shines through captivating conversations and illuminating anecdotes. Together, we explore the strategies and approaches employed by big health systems to transform healthcare delivery. Join us as we navigate this fascinating landscape and uncover the valuable insights that can shape the future of patient experiences.

Welcome to episode 5 of our Re-Imagine season 2 podcast, where we have the pleasure of speaking with Angela McCarty, a senior executive at the American Heart Association. Angela oversees program and project management, as well as training and development, all while striving to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. Join us as we delve into Angela's personal journey and how it has shaped her professional mission to give back to society through her work at the American Heart Association.

Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we have a very special guest, Palak J. She is a Chief Population Health Officer at AccessHealth Community Health Center Health Systems Transformation, where she leads the charge in transforming healthcare and improving health outcomes for underserved communities. With her passion for healthcare transformation and her expertise in healthcare strategy and operations, She has dedicated her career to creating and scaling health solutions for underserved populations around the globe.

Her journey is an inspiring one, as she started her career as a dentist but quickly realized her passion for population health and healthcare transformation. With her drive and determination, she has become an expert in healthcare strategy and operations, leveraging her skills to make a positive impact on the social determinants of health and communities of color.

In this episode, she shares her journey from being a dentist to becoming the Chief Population Health Officer at AccessHealth. She also talks about her experiences in creating and scaling health solutions and her vision for the future of healthcare transformation. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation with Palak J.

Our guest on this episode of Reimagine season 2 is Dr. Jaclyn Albin, an expert in Culinary Medicine and its focus on the relationship between food and health. As the director of Culinary Medicine, Dr. Albin has dedicated herself to teaching nutrition to students, healthcare professionals, and the community through hands-on cooking classes.

Dr. Albin is also an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center and holds American Board certifications in Lifestyle Medicine and is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. Her expertise in these areas has helped bridge the gap between medicine and nutrition and has transformed the way healthcare is approached.

Join us in this episode as we explore the importance of food as medicine with Dr. Jaclyn Albin and learn how her pioneering work is empowering individuals to take control of their health through informed food choices and healthy eating habits.

In this episode of the Reimagine podcast, we delve into Maryland's healthcare system, which is known for prioritizing patients' needs. Our guest, Sunil Madan, the Chief Medical Officer at Luminis Health and a prominent figure in healthcare innovation and population health, provides his expertise on the subject. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation! Tune in to the latest episode of the Reimagine podcast now.

In this episode, we feature Mark Southworth, a distinguished figure in the healthcare industry's finance and health analytics sector. Mark is the current Founder and CEO of HCDL Inc. and has led projects for national health systems and payors, including Medicare, assisting organizations in generating revenue and achieving critical outcomes. With his expertise in reimbursement and coding, Mark will provide insights on navigating the future of healthcare analytics.

Dr.Chaudry is a healthcare leader with experience across multiple continents, Currently serving as Chief Digital Officer/CIO of Seattle Children's Hospital. In this episode, he gives his perspective on the use of technology and how patient and physician experience and outcome should be the primary goal while choosing a technology.

He also shares this Philosophy of shared goals among all stakeholders within a healthcare setting to make technology adoption successful. This is an impactful episode to get views on making digital projects successful and creating value.

In this Episode Andry a finance expert with experience across different industries talks about how to drive pricing strategies. What are decision makers evaluating when buying a product and how should start ups test their pricing models.

Andry also talks about his personal journey into healthcare and the AHA moment that led him to his current role.

Our Guest Lori Pearlmutter is an expert on population health and former director Population health North Central Arizona. She has had a successful illustrious career spanning more than three decades. She is done diversified work across quality and physical therapy.

In this episode she takes us through her unique perspective of what makes ACO's work. What are the key initiatives ACO's take and how they work across for improving Patient Population health.

She also talk about rehab and why its important to include it into practice.

In this Episode we navigate the maze of implementing Digital solutions in healthcare and how clinicians and technologist are collaborating together to make it happen.

We talk with Rachel Linonis - Director Digital Solutions UCLA on her journey of innovating digital solutions to improve patient outcomes and more importantly why she feels Generalist thrive in a specialised world. Rachel is energetic and enthusiastic about the future of healthcare and gives compelling stories of change.

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Oncologist and Law Maker Dr. Len Lichtenfeld has been a leading voice in Oncology for over 40 years. He's seen the field transform from many unknowns to where it is today. In this episode, Donna and Len dive into technology's role and how it is changing patients' lives today. He is obsessed with bringing changes in patients' and caregivers' lives. Len gives his honest view on the current landscape and where he sees healthcare transforming. Do listen to learn from Len on medicine, technology, and oncology.

It’s difficult to keep patients in the circle of care outside the hospital setting, especially without understanding their social conditions. In this Episode, Sheila, a Population Health Care Executive with a background in ambulatory and hospital care management, guides the listeners through her experience on best practices for defining a care management group. If you want to understand the on-ground work it takes to keep the patient population healthy, do listen to this thought-provoking exchange between Donna and Shiela.

Is it hard for you to keep track of the transformational technologies in healthcare and how they all fit together? Dive into this week's Episode with Mark Weisman, M.D., MBA - CIO/CMIO Tidal health, and learn more about how he views and decides on technologies as CIO for a large Health System.

Mark is a physician transitioned to a technologist who keeps Patients at the center of all technology decisions and views Voice A.I. and RPA as essential technologies for reducing costs and increasing ease of access to Patients. If you want to be sure you understand the latest technology trends in healthcare, don't miss this episode!

Digital health investment around the world hit an all-time high of $57.2 billion in funding in 2021, fueled by the growing need to provide digital solutions the funding data shows that investors continue to be bullish about investing in the health tech field. To understand more about the investing landscape around the booming health tech, today Adam Hunke has joined us. 

Adam Hunke is the Principal of Banner Health’s Venture Group, where he identifies, evaluates, and builds partnerships with external companies to deliver on innovation growth opportunities within the Banner ecosystem.

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Health services throughout the world strive to provide care to people when they are unwell and assist them to stay well. Primary care services are increasingly at the heart of integrated people-centered health care in many countries. They provide an entry point into the health system, ongoing care coordination and a person- focused approach for people and their families. First of all, it is important to be aware of our own personal biases surrounding patient/family engagement. Nurses should encourage open and honest communication regarding the patient’s condition and plan of care. This is important because it fosters a positive relationship with the patient or family member who expects to be included in their plan of care.

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Healthcare professionals tend to regard patient engagement as a high priority. It’s considered an essential indicator of quality care and correlates well with positive business outcomes. However, patient engagement is not a guarantee. Ultimately, it’s up to the patient to decide which healthcare options he or she would like to pursue. As a healthcare professional, you can only hope to provide the patient with the information necessary to make a decision.

So what can be done about patient engagement, and why is it so important yet so difficult to achieve? We have our get here to discuss on this lets learn more…