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Entrepreneur and Chief Disruption Officer Scott Middleton share's his experiences of how he uses disruption to innovate and keep an organization moving forward and growing. Scott shares these weekly stories on The Disrupted Podcast with Scott Middleton.

James Preston, Scott Middleton


    • Sep 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 115 EPISODES


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    From Facilitators to Connectors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 27:14


    Episode NotesWhat Health Connectors are and why they matter.The danger of a provider-centered workflow—and how to avoid it.Real examples of how proactive home visits catch problems early.Why vital signs can be the key to preventing 50% of heart attacks.The culture shift needed: salaried roles with responsibility, not clock-in/clock-out mindsets.Scott's challenge to all healthcare workers: “Go see your damn patients.” www.YourHealth.Org

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    Holy Disruptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 29:14


    Episode NotesScott shares a story about meeting a compliance pharmacist who unexpectedly became the solution to a major organizational challenge.The importance of pharmacy compliance and direct-to-manufacturer drug purchasing.Why God's timing plays a role in healthcare growth and leadership decisions.The danger of miscommunication across facilities and how to “season” a team for long-term effectiveness.How leaders can emerge from any position — from providers to CNAs to medical assistants.Why job descriptions must be clear, but leadership requires flexibility.  www.YourHealth.Org

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    Simplifying Healthcare (The SSA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 32:52


    Episode NotesWhy disruption in healthcare often means simplifying, not complicating.The critical role of Senior Solutions Advisors as navigators, educators, and advocates.Real-world stories: from a weight loss patient's experience to common Medicare misunderstandings.How word-of-mouth becomes the best marketing strategy when patients feel truly cared for.Scott's challenge to SSAs: prioritize patient contact, ask deeper questions, and don't be afraid to admit when you don't know—just commit to finding the answer.Why employers and patients alike need value-based care models that prioritize health outcomes over hospital incentives. www.YourHealth.Org

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    Meet the Dream Team That's Disrupting Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 42:08


    Episode NotesWhy each patient-facing role at Your Health was created and the specific problems they solveHow Medicare's new Community Health Worker reimbursement is shaping care deliveryThe bonus structures that align staff incentives with patient outcomesReal-world examples of how metrics reveal opportunity — and lost income — for staffThe difference between “helping” and staying focused on core role responsibilitiesHow community health workers improve care by tackling social determinants of healthThe daily expectations and earning potential for nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and providersWhy facilitated visits dramatically increase provider efficiency and patient touchpointsHow sharing the wealth in healthcare creates stronger teams and better careThe direct connection between role clarity, accountability, and reduced costs for Medicare www.YourHealth.Org

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    32% Savings and Still Growing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 31:06


    Episode NotesBehind-the-scenes look at Your Health's move to a High-Needs Accountable Care Organization (ACO)How Medicare calculates risk scores and allocates funding for high-risk patientsWhy Your Health is delivering a 32% savings over Medicare's projected spend — at scaleThe flaw in most investment-backed healthcare models (and why they're losing millions)The urgency of same-day or next-day post-hospital visits to prevent readmissionsBlending leadership across divisions to improve care coordinationWhy Scott believes corporate thinking — not just individual effort — changes outcomesThe real role of community health workers and how to measure their impactHow South Carolina's primary care spend has shifted because of Your Health's approachA direct challenge to healthcare leaders: own the gaps and fix them together www.YourHealth.Org

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    Stop Giving People What They Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 40:54


    Episode Notes (Key Takeaways)Why "customer satisfaction" can be the wrong metric in healthcareWhat Scott learned from a meeting with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie DimonThe difference between perceived value and actual healthcare needsA candid story about overprescribing pain meds and the cultural shift requiredWhy the healthcare "customer" is more complicated than we thinkBreaking down Your Health's value-based care results: $75M savedThe danger of over-collaboration and inefficiency in care coordinationRealigning roles: Why community health workers need to drive proactive careYour Health's shift toward specialty divisions and wellness clinicsThe staggering ROI of early interventions: $1.1 million in bonuses justifiedWhy United Healthcare and others may be falling behind on data access www.YourHealth.Org

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    From Red Flags to Hyper Healing: Disrupting Specialty Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 30:35


    Episode Show NotesWhy “Hyper Healing” could be the future of integrated specialty careHow telehealth and AI (like Naveena) are changing case managementWhat red flags (like a simple red spot) can mean for long-term patient healthWhy documentation isn't just clinical—it's legal protectionHow facility partnerships can avoid unnecessary hospice referralsThe real cost of doing nothing, and why implementation beats intention www.YourHealth.Org

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    Leisure Suits & Life-Saving Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 44:58


    Show NotesWhy traditional healthcare marketing has failed seniorsThe reemergence of Senior Solutions Advisors — and why they matter now more than everThe hidden costs behind "free" placement services like A Place for MomHow healthcare leaders can (and should) show up in the fieldReal stories about system failures — and how to fix themA peek into the future of Hospice, sitter services, and customized care at scaleHow title changes shift culture, mindset, and mission www.YourHealth.Org

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    How Not to Kill Grandma: A Guide to Actual Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 42:40


    In this episode:Scott's thoughts from a recent trip to Key West and GeorgiaThe shocking gaps in primary care coverage in assisted living facilitiesReal examples of care breakdowns that led to avoidable hospitalizations—and even deathThe power of the Your Health model: 3 visits per week in facilities, 5 visits post-dischargeHow early, coordinated care reduces ER visits and saves millionsWhy United Healthcare is making a $122 million mistake—and how it could be avoidedThe role of respiratory therapy, PT/OT, and sleep studies in aging careWhy primary care should be the centerpiece of healthcare fundingKey takeaway:If it was your mom or dad, would once-a-month visits be enough? www.YourHealth.Org

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    Living Options and Finances: Misconceptions about assisted living and Medicaid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 36:29


    Episode NotesIn this episode:The biggest misconceptions about assisted living and MedicaidWhy “I'll never put my parent in a home” might do more harm than goodThe financial reality of nursing homes and long-term careHow to recognize early signs it's time for more supportThe power of independent living and nutritional careScott's creation of the Senior Solutions Advisor role and how it's changing the gameReal-world strategies to navigate elder care without guilt or guesswork

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    What No One Tells You About Medicare, Medicaid, and Dignity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 30:50


    Podcast Show NotesWhy Medicare and supplemental insurance may not be the best combination — and what to consider instead.The myth that paying more for health insurance guarantees better care.Why value-based care plans like Humana are worth a closer look — especially for long-term cost and wellness.The emotional and financial weight of long-term care insurance — and who really needs it.Personal stories about estate planning, remarriage, and how inheritance issues can fracture families.Practical tips on reviewing your insurance plan yearly, using your agent wisely, and planning with clarity.How booking the Airbnb or family cruise now could shape who shows up for you later in life.  www.YourHealth.Org

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    Parenting Our Parents: Food, Hygiene, and the Power of Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 36:26


    Podcast Show NotesScott updates us on Your Health's rapid growth in Florida and the unique gaps in senior care across new markets.Jamie and Scott reflect on the impact of nutrition, daily routines, and how aging alters our needs and habits.Why arguing with a parent with dementia doesn't help — and what to do instead.The emotional complexity of helping a parent shower — and how to preserve their dignity.Practical meal ideas, protein goals, and the surprising role of squats and puzzles in elder care.Stories of lipstick, cheesecake, and finding joy in the small things.  www.YourHealth.Org

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    The Guide We All Deserve: Reinventing Primary Care's Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 42:16


    Episode Notes:Scott shares the recent rapid decline of his father's health and the emotional toll it has takenHow missed diagnostic details revealed a larger issue in communication and coordinationThe critical role of a Senior Solutions Advisor in bridging care gapsWhy primary care must evolve to become the quarterback of patient navigationA look back at models from 2012 and why older frameworks may hold the key to future innovationThe call to hire 287+ RN Case Managers for the 23,000+ homebound patients currently servedPersonal reflections on legacy, family, and the power of leading with empathy  www.YourHealth.Org

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    Why Every Senior Should Have Remote Patient Monitoring

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 38:24


    Show Notes[00:01] Jamie and Scott Middleton discuss personal stories of emergency devices like the Apple Watch.[00:03] The resistance of seniors and some healthcare professionals to adopt wearable medical technology.[00:06] The critical role of remote patient monitoring (RPM) in improving healthcare decisions.[00:14] Real-life example where RPM detected sudden weight gain, preventing a serious health crisis.[00:18] Advances in at-home diagnostics: spirometers, sleep study rings, and cardiac patches.[00:23] How Your Health is rolling out RPM with 23,000 homebound patients and hiring respiratory and therapy staff.[00:25] Call to action for healthcare workers, patients, and caregivers: use technology to prevent hospitalization and improve quality of life.[00:33] Discussion on AI-driven predictive analytics and the untapped potential of connecting wearable data to providers.[00:35] Challenges with FDA timelines and the potential for AI to expedite drug development. www.YourHealth.Org

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    The TEAM Model: A Smarter Way to Keep Seniors Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 41:58


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    Side Effects May Vary — Especially Without a Pharmacist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 38:28


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    Doctors and Diagnosis – Managing Physicians & Primary Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 34:22


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    5 Things We Can Do Better to Understand Our Parents As They Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 46:06


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    Inside the “4322 Plan”: The Strategy Keeping Seniors Healthier and at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 36:29


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    How Your Health is Disrupting Senior Living Care Models

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 23:28


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    CHI: The Game Changer in Healthcare for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 24:48


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    Why Primary Care Deserves a Raise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 32:56


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    Why Alcohol is the Real Gateway Drug

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 31:08


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    The Power of Alignment: How Smart Strategies are Transforming Patient Care and Reducing Hospitalizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 29:40


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    Care Teams That Deliver Results: The Power of Coordinated Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 30:06


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    Revolutionizing Healthcare: How AI and Hormone Therapy Are Transforming Patient Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 37:32


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    Preventing Hospital Visits & HRT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 26:00


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    Access Is Our Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 20:20


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    What's Your Stimpmeter At?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 42:56


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    The Your Health Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 35:55


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    Preventative Measures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 30:31


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    Risky Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 30:34


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    Making A Difference

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 38:41


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    Behavioral Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 29:30


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    Stop Competing, Lets Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 40:18


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    Everyone Should Have RPM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 43:24


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    Record Your Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 31:38


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    Turning 65

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 30:26


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    Strategic Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 39:04


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    Why & What If?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 30:55


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    Having A Wellness Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 36:08


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    It's As Easy As This

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 21:24


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    Well Care vs Sick Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 37:38


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    It Takes Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 30:58


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    Your Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 23:01


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    Hard Problems Are Exciting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 28:59


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    More Visits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 35:28


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