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On today’s show: – Matt’s very positive review of the new movie, Thunderbolts. – How the “big, beautiful” bill will screw over all except the ultra rich. – Dr. Joe Eastman joins for the second half of hour 1. – Allina Health is being sued for allegedly removing the wrong organ of a patient. –…
Back in December, we discussed why leaders should re-envision their approach to digital change management. But to truly implement digital change, health systems must understand their organization's success (or failure) to date. However, assessing digital progress is not a simple task. While models exist that measure digital maturity in other industries, there is a serious lack of tools to measure progress in the healthcare field—which is why we made our own. This week, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites John League, Advisory Board digital health expert, and K. R. Prabha, Optum's Vice President of Strategy, Growth and Innovation to define what digital maturity for health systems looks like and unpack why so many organizations are stalled at merely “being” digital. Together, they introduce a new tool they've designed to help health systems assess their own digital maturity. For an on-the-ground perspective, Rae invites Dr. David Ingham, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Allina Health, to discuss how Allina Health leveraged this tool to assess their progress and prioritize next steps on their digital journey. Links: Understand the digital maturity of your health system Ep. 233: Your digital strategy needs more than “change management” Connect with Optum Advisory to design your digital transformation strategy Allina Health Care & Medical Services In MN & Western WI Get in touch with us [Webinar, 2/19] Imaging market trends in 2025 Advisory Board is a subsidiary of Optum. All Advisory Board research, expert perspectives, and recommendations remain independent. A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.
Back in December, we discussed why leaders should re-envision their approach to digital change management. But to truly implement digital change, health systems must understand their organization's success (or failure) to date. However, assessing digital progress is not a simple task. While models exist that measure digital maturity in other industries, there is a serious lack of tools to measure progress in the healthcare field—which is why we made our own. This week, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites John League, Advisory Board digital health expert, and K. R. Prabha, Optum's Vice President of Strategy, Growth and Innovation to define what digital maturity for health systems looks like and unpack why so many organizations are stalled at merely “being” digital. Together, they introduce a new tool they've designed to help health systems assess their own digital maturity. For an on-the-ground perspective, Rae invites Dr. David Ingham, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Allina Health, to discuss how Allina Health leveraged this tool to assess their progress and prioritize next steps on their digital journey. Links: Understand the digital maturity of your health system Ep. 233: Your digital strategy needs more than “change management” Optum Advisory: Healthcare consulting services Allina Health Care & Medical Services In MN & Western WI Get in touch with us [Webinar, 2/19] Imaging market trends in 2025 Advisory Board is a subsidiary of Optum. All Advisory Board research, expert perspectives, and recommendations remain independent. A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.
Tackling RCM challenges in a new role: Building culture and process at Sutter Health On this episode Motti Edelstein, Vice President of the Chief Revenue Office at Sutter Health talks to host Ben Hilmes about his journey in leading revenue cycle transformation across two of the nation's largest healthcare systems. Motti reflects on his transition from Allina Health to Sutter Health, offering insights into managing payer-provider relationships, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and leveraging technology to drive efficiency and improve patient experiences. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/
In this episode, Dominica Tallarico, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Allina Health shares insights into Allina Health's mission-driven approach, recent accomplishments like expanding access to care and improving margins, and the organization's strategic goals for 2025.
Healthcare startups using artificial intelligence are securing substantial investments in 2023. Qventus, a startup based in New York that specializes in healthcare automation software, raised $105 million, led by KKR, which includes $85 million in equity and $20 million in optional debt, bringing the company's valuation to $400 million. Investors involved in this funding round include Bessemer Venture Partners, Northwestern Medicine, HonorHealth, and Allina Health. Qventus addresses operational inefficiencies in healthcare by utilizing generative AI, machine learning, and behavioral science to predict challenges, offer solutions, and automate workflows. Since its founding in 2012, Qventus has raised over $200 million. Other startups also received significant funding: Innovaccer, based in San Francisco, raised $275 million to enhance patient experience and reduce administrative tasks, attracting investors such as B Capital and Kaiser Permanente. Hippocratic AI in Palo Alto raised $141 million in Series B funding, focusing on a safety-oriented large language model for healthcare, with a valuation of $1.6 billion, led by Kleiner Perkins.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Host: Alannah Zheng, MSPA, PA-C, CLC practices OBGYN at Allina Health. Guest: Clinton Billhorn, PA-C, CAQ-HM practices hospital medicine at HealthPartnersShow notes: In this episode, Alannah sits down with current MAPA president, Clinton Billhorn, to explore what it's really like to lead the academy. Clinton shares his journey, from his first involvement with MAPA up to his current presidency, and how he works to lead and shape the organization. Whether you're curious about leadership roles or want to learn more about MAPA's mission, this episode offers a candid look at what it means to be at the helm. Any questions for Clinton? Email him at cjbillhorn@gmail.com
Hear from the three 2024 MAPA Award Recipients as they talk about the work and dedication that led to them being chosen as MAPA Award Winners.(Guests)MAPA 2024 Advocacy Award Recipient: Alannah Zheng, MSPA, PA-C, CLCAlannah is a PA in OB/GYN at Allina Health and serves as the MAPA LegislativeCommittee Chair as well as Delegate to AAPA HOD. This past legislative session, her contributions helped remove a confusing clause from a state statute that limited PAs treating patients with mental health conditions. With her leadership, the state legislature also passed the PA licensure compact, making Minnesota the 10th state to join the compact. MAPA 2024 Preceptor of the Year: Danielle Johnson, MPAS, PA-CDanielle is a Hospital Medicine PA at Regions Hospital and serves as Program Director for the HealthPartners Hospital Medicine APC Fellowship. Throughout her career, Danielle has “used her passion for medical education as her guiding star, incorporating it into her practice every day”. In her newer role as Fellowship Director, she has demonstrated dedication, empathy, and adaptability by working with medical education leaders, administrators, and fellow clinicians to enhance the development of each individual fellow ensuring they are best-prepared for their role. MAPA 2024 PA of the Year: Pat Loew, MPAS, PA-CPat is a Family Medicine PA with North Memorial Health. During his more than 35 years of practice, he has been dedicated to patient-centered care, recognizing the individuality and unique needs of each patient. He has been a continuous mentor to Pre-PA students, a clinical preceptor to PA students, and an exemplary colleague to other providers who work around him. Furthermore, he has been a strong leader and advocate for the PA profession, holding roles including Regional Provider Lead for 10+ years, Medical Director for North Memorial for 3+ years, member and current chair of the Professional Staff Committee, voting member on the Medical Credentialing Committee, and voting member on North Memorial's Executive Committee. “Pat exemplifies what being a PA leader is and continues to serve his patients, community, colleagues, friends, and family. He never seeks recognition, asks for praise, or looks for Rewards.”Host: Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C Katarina is a telepsychiatry PA with Minnesota Clinic for Health and Wellness. She is MAPA's Treasurer and serves on the Social Media and Marketing Committee.
We're nearing the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's the good news: breast cancer deaths are declining. A new report from the American Cancer Society finds half a million lives have been saved since 1989. At the same time, breast cancer diagnoses are becoming more common. They're rising fastest in women younger than 50 years old.Amanda Thiesen knows that personally. She got a phone call in 2021 when she was just 39 years old and was told she had stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Thiesen joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer along with Dr. Amy Krie, an oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Allina Health to talk about the state of breast cancer and research today.
In this episode, Dr. Mario Gössl, Director of Transcatheter Valve Therapies at Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute and a registered yoga teacher, discusses the evolving landscape of cardiology, the challenges of talent retention, and the importance of addressing physician burnout.
In this episode, Dr. Mario Gössl, Director of Transcatheter Valve Therapies at Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute and a registered yoga teacher, discusses the evolving landscape of cardiology, the challenges of talent retention, and the importance of addressing physician burnout.
In this episode, Dr. Mario Gössl, Director of Transcatheter Valve Therapies at Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute and a registered yoga teacher, discusses the evolving landscape of cardiology, the challenges of talent retention, and the importance of addressing physician burnout.
Did you know that MAPA has a lobbyist? MAPA is committed to advocating for Minnesota PAs and patients and advancing the profession in our state. One way we achieve that is by partnering with a lobbyist to affect change on healthcare policy in the legislature. In this episode, Alannah Zheng, co-chair of the Legislative & Reimbursement Committee speaks with Tom Lehman, lobbyist with the Lehman Group, about what it's like to represent Minnesota PAs on Capitol Hill. Host: Alannah Zheng, MSPA, PA-C, CLC practices OBGYN at Allina Health. Guest: Tom Lehman, lobbyist with the Lehman Group
June 27, 2024: David Ingham, CIO at Allina Health, discusses topics surrounding legacy systems and clinician administrative burden. They explore the dual role of Allina One employees and delve into Dave's unique journey from phlebotomist to CIO. The discussion raises important questions: How can the healthcare system minimize the administrative burdens on clinicians? What strategies are effective in reducing "pajama time" for healthcare providers? How can hospitals leverage AI and other technologies to enhance patient and clinician experiences while mitigating risks? David shares insights on the challenges of maintaining a legacy EMR system, the critical role of organizational change management, and the ambitious goal of improving patient rest in hospitals. The episode underscores the importance of balancing technological innovation with patient care and clinician support.Key Points:Technology IntegrationLegacy SystemsClinician Administrative BurdenPatient Care ImprovementChange ManagementSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
On this special episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we revisit conversations with three leaders from the community who are doing impactful work to make mental health care more accessible. First, we hear a highlight of our conversation with Jorie Kulseth of Children's Minnesota. Jorie joined our Ben Wagner at Mental Health Awareness Day at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair as one of several guests who stopped by to talk about mental health. (Full episode here)Next, Bend Health co-founder and president Monika Roots, MD, FAPA, talks with Ben Wagner about the need for innovation in pediatric and family mental healthcare, and shares how Bend Health is addressing the growing epidemic of pediatric mental health challenges. (Full episode here)Finally, listen back to a portion of the discussion between Medical Alley President and CEO Bobbie Dressen and Allina Health President and CEO Lisa Shannon. Lisa talks about how Allina Health is creating more access to mental healthcare for its patients — and also shares how she addresses her own mental health amid the stress of leading one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. (Full episode here)To hear all of these conversations and more, be sure to subscribe to the Medical Alley Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, or head to medicalalleypodcast.org.Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
In today's eposide, I speak with the President of Gallaudet University, Roberta “Bobbi“ Cordano. It is a fantastic conversation covering the topics of Bobbi, of Gallaudet- "the educational, political, social, and economic engine of the deaf and signing community on a national and global scale for more than 150 years," of advocacy for the deaf community, and of sign language equity, and healthcare design. Prior to Gallaudet, Cordano was vice president of programs for the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation in St. Paul, Minnesota; held leadership roles in the healthcare industry, with Allina Health, the Park Nicollet Institute, and Park Nicollet Health Services; was an educational administrator at the University of Minnesota; and was an assistant attorney general for the State of Minnesota. She also founded two charter schools for deaf and hard of hearing children in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. She is a 1987 graduate of Beloit College and received her Juris Doctor degree in 1990 at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and an honorary doctorate from Beloit College in 2018. She is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area and a Board of Trustee for Mount Holyoke College. Cordano is a child of deaf parents, both proud alumni of Gallaudet University, and is fluent in American Sign Language and English. She and her spouse have two adult children. Today's episode is proudly sponsored by Dr. Maria O'Rourke and Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Institute – your beacon of excellence in Point of Care Ultrasound Education. Thank you Att Amy Reiss and Christine West for your assistance.
Chaplains often show up on the worst days of people's lives. They arrive in a hospital room after a distressing diagnosis. They accompany police to help inform someone of a loved one's death.One in four Americans have been visited by a chaplain, usually at a hospital or hospice, though chaplains also work in prisons, on college campuses and with the military and police and fire departments.But the role of spiritual caregiver is evolving as society becomes both less religious and more religiously diverse.At the end of last year, Fairview Health Services laid off more than a dozen staff chaplains as part of a larger round of layoffs, raising questions about whether patients' spiritual care will continue to be seen as part of a health system's core services.MPR News host Angela Davis talked with three chaplains about the work they do and how it's changing. This is an encore conversation from January. Guests:The Rev. Jessica Chapman Lape is an assistant professor of Interreligious Chaplaincy and director of the Interreligious Chaplaincy Program at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. She's an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, a staff chaplain at Regions Hospital in St. Paul and a community trained birth doula.The Rev. Michael Le Buhn manages the spiritual care department at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He previously worked as a chaplain in Allina Health's Mercy Hospital Unity Campus in Fridley and at Open Table Nashville, a nonprofit that serves people experiencing homelessness. Michael is a veteran of the United States Army.Rabbi Lynn Liberman is the community chaplain with Jewish Family Service of St. Paul. She has worked in a congregation, as a hospice and hospital chaplain, and she is a volunteer police and fire chaplain for Mendota Heights and West St. Paul. She also provides chaplain care for the Minnesota State Patrol sworn troopers and security officers who work at the Minnesota State Capitol.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
Dr. Pearce McCarty has been an orthopedic surgeon for over 15 years, but he more recently he has scratched an entrepreneurial itch. In 2020, Pearce co-founded DOCSI, a platform that helps optimize preference card uses among physicians and surgeons. On this week's Medical alley Podcast, Pearce joins our Frank Jaskulke in studio to share more about how DOCSI is helping drive efficiency and lower costs in procedural environments for hospitals and ASCs. He also discusses the importance of partnerships and details how DOCSI has partnered with Allina Health during the development of its platform.To learn more about DOCSI, go to docsihealth.com.Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Chaplains often show up on the worst days of people's lives. They arrive in a hospital room after a distressing diagnosis. They accompany police to help inform someone of a loved one's death.One in four Americans have been visited by a chaplain, usually at a hospital or hospice, though chaplains also work in prisons, on college campuses and with the military and police and fire departments.But the role of spiritual caregiver is evolving as society becomes both less religious and more religiously diverse.At the end of last year, Fairview Health Services laid off more than a dozen staff chaplains as part of a larger round of layoffs, raising questions about whether patients' spiritual care will continue to be seen as part of a health system's core services.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three chaplains about the work they do and how it's changing. Guests: The Rev. Jessica Chapman Lape is an assistant professor of Interreligious Chaplaincy and director of the Interreligious Chaplaincy Program at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. She's an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, a staff chaplain at Regions Hospital in St. Paul and a community trained birth doula. The Rev. Michael Le Buhn manages the spiritual care department at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He previously worked as a chaplain in Allina Health's Mercy Hospital Unity Campus in Fridley and at Open Table Nashville, a nonprofit that serves people experiencing homelessness. Michael is a veteran of the United States Army. Rabbi Lynn Liberman is the community chaplain with Jewish Family Service of St. Paul. She has worked in a congregation, as a hospice and hospital chaplain and is a volunteer police and fire chaplain for Mendota Heights and West St. Paul. She also provides chaplain care for the Minnesota State Patrol sworn troopers and security officers who work at the Minnesota State Capitol. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
Intermountain's Saltzer Health faces a shutdown if it can't find a buyer. Physicians at two Allina Health hospitals get the green light to unionize. And, disproportionate share hospitals will continue to receive payments–temporarily–as Congress averts another government shutdown in the short term. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mental health continues to be a focus for many healthcare providers throughout Medical Alley, and Allina Health is no different. It's something that Allina President and CEO Lisa Shannon cares deeply about, and is helping lead the organization's efforts to create more access to mental healthcare for its patients.On this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, Lisa Shannon talks with Medical Alley President and CEO Bobbie Dressen about her assessment of the state of mental health in the United States. Lisa, a Medical Alley board member, also discusses the challenges of the mental health workforce pipeline, and shares how she takes care of her own mental health amid the stress of running one of the largest health systems in Minnesota.Listen now and be sure to subscribe to the Medical Alley Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
We break the ice on the polar plunge and how it affects us - chatted with Dr. Mario Geossl who is a cardiologist for Allina Health on the pros and cons of participating in the polar plunge. He gives us the medical insight and breakdown of what these icy cold temperatures do to a human body during these events.
We plunged into the second hour talking to Dr. Mario Geossl of Allina Health, he is a cardiologist and tells us what participating in the winter tradition of the polar plunge does to the human body and heart health. Then we discussed the departure of CVS from hundreds of Target stores and weighed in on how this affects people who financially rely on their one stop shopping at Target and the effect of switching pharmacies. Also talked to Jayce Pearson, former Chiefs and Vikings cornerback as he previews a Wild Card weekend in the NFL, specifically the ice cold temperatures that loom in Kansas City tomorrow night. Finally, we discussed the idea of bringing in Michael Penix Jr. as a first round pick for the Minnesota Vikings.
PA Day on the Hill 2024 is just around the corner on February 21st, 2024! Listen to learn what topics are on the agenda for this day of advocacy, and learn how you can support yourself and other Minnesota PAs by sharing about our profession that day. We hope to see many of you there! Learn more about PA Day on the Hill and register online here.Do you have questions about MAPA's legislative efforts or about PA Day on the Hill? Reach out by sending an email to mapa.advocate@gmail.com with your questions! You may also email Alannah directly at Alannah.Zheng@gmail.com Host: Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C is a telepsychiatry PA with Minnesota Clinic for Health and Wellness. She is a Director-At-Large for MAPA and serves on the Social Media and Marketing Committee. Guest: Alannah Zheng, MSPA, PA-C, CLC is an OBGYN PA with Allina Health. Within MAPA she serves as the chair of the Legislative & Reimbursement Committee, a Delegate to the AAPA HOD, and a committee member on the CME and Scholarship Committees. She is also a past Director-at-Large.
Recorded live at the 11th Annual Becker's Healthcare CEO + CFO Roundtable, this episode features Motti Edelstein, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Allina Health. Here, he discusses contentious payer relationships, ways he's navigating the challenges, and more.This episode is brought to you by R1 RCM, a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the financial performance of hospitals, health systems, and medical groups. R1 delivers proven, scalable operating models that power sustainable improvements to net patient revenue, while reducing operating costs. To learn how you can build a future-ready revenue cycle today, visit us at www.r1rcm.com/beckers
Forty years ago, two women met on a basketball court and became close friends. Those women were Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm. That was long before Malcolm went on to serve as Minnesota Health Commissioner under three Minnesota governors and guide the state through the COVID-19 pandemic. It was also before Bancroft became the first woman to reach the North Pole by foot with dog sled and inspire people around the world through her polar expeditions. Over the years, Malcolm and Bancroft have supported each other through intense challenges, weathered personal loss and encouraged each other to follow their dreams. Listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm as part of her Power Pairs series.Guests: Ann Bancroft is an adventurer, author and teacher. She was the first woman to reach the North Pole on foot with dog sleds with a group in 1986. She was also the first woman, with Norwegian adventurer Liv Arnesen, to ski across Antarctica. She's completed a number of other expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, inspiring school children and drawing attention to global warming. She's also the founder of the Ann Bancroft Foundation. Jan Malcolm retired as Minnesota's health commissioner at the end of 2022, after serving under Governor Tim Walz and guiding the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was appointed as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health in 2018 by Gov. Mark Dayton and also served in the role under Gov. Jesse Ventura. She was also vice president at Allina Health and CEO of Courage Center and was the chief architect of the state's safety net insurance program MinnesotaCare while working at HealthPartners in the early 1990s. Do you know a ‘Power Pair?'Know two Minnesotans who have a close relationship and lean on each other for support in the work they do? Maybe they're married or siblings or best friends. They could be business partners or a parent/adult child dynamic duo. We want to hear their stories on MPR News with Angela Davis at 9 a.m. weekdays.Read more about our Power Pair series and submit your ideas here. Or email who you think we should talk to and why to adavis@mpr.org. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
For our last show of the year we want to bring you some of our favorite stories, and some of the top stories of 2023. Minnesota Now always brings you the latest headlines and thoughtful conversation with Minnesotans across the state. Each member of the Minnesota Now team picked a top headline or favorite story. Twin Cities Marathon cancellationOne of the top stories of 2023 was the cancellation of the Twin Cities Marathon. It was Oct. 1, we had record breaking heat. It's only the second time it's ever been canceled in it's four decades. The decision was a talker, whether or not you were a runner. Covering it on the show is an example of what we do on Minnesota Now, it was a story across many angles: community, fitness and global warming. Marijuana legalizationAnother top headline of 2023 was undoubtably the legalization of marijuana. From the first day of legalization on Aug. 1, and since then, the only place able to legally sell cannabis is tribal reservations. We took a look back to the first days of legalization, where there was a rush of people at the White Earth Nation waiting to get their hands on weed. End-of-life billAn end-of-life bill that didn't get a hearing in the 2023 legislative session will be re-introduced during the 2024 session. It's a bill that would allow people of sound mind, with a terminal illness, to choose the time of their death with a physician-prescribed dose of lethal medication. In June, we had a conversation with an end-of-life doula. It was one of our most read stories online this year, and it was a thoughtful conversation about her mother's death. Cheryl Hauser, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2019, decided to end her life, on her terms, before the worst of the disease took effect. To do that, she planned to stop eating and drinking.It's a process known as V-SED, which stands for “voluntarily stopping eating and drinking.” Hauser died on June 2 at the age of 76 with her family and caregivers making sure she was comfortable and without pain or anxiety.Unionization in the nonprofit sectorUnion organizers on the national level have called summer of 2023 “Hot Labor Summer.” Hollywood writers went on strike, actors joined them in July. By fall, the United Auto Workers were on strike nationwide. New unions formed this year too, and not just at private companies. In Minnesota, newly unionized workers include doctors with Allina Health, University of Minnesota graduate students, and climate advocated with MN350 — all are nonprofits. ‘Reservation Dogs' FX's hit show “Reservation Dogs” aired its final season in 2023. And the show has some Minnesota connections. Actor Dallas Goldtooth, and producers and writers Migizi Pensoneau and Bobby Wilson all work on the show. They also all hail from Indigenous communities in Minnesota and happen to be best friends. We take you back to an insightful and comedic conversation on how the three of them are breaking barriers.
Forty years ago, Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm met on a basketball court and became close friends. That was long before Malcolm went on to serve as Minnesota Health Commissioner under three Minnesota governors and guide the state through the COVID-19 pandemic.It was also before Bancroft became the first woman to reach the North Pole by foot with dog sled and inspire people around the world through her polar expeditions.During their long and close friendship, the two women have supported each other through intense challenges, weathered personal loss and encouraged each other to follow their dreams.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm as part of her Power Pairs series.Guests: Ann Bancroft is an adventurer, author and teacher. She was the first woman to reach the North Pole on foot with dog sleds with a group in 1986. She was also the first woman, with Norwegian adventurer Liv Arnesen, to ski across Antarctica. She's completed a number of other expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, inspiring school children and drawing attention to global warming. She's also the founder of the Ann Bancroft Foundation. Jan Malcolm retired as Minnesota's health commissioner at the end of 2022, after serving under Governor Tim Walz and guiding the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was appointed as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health in 2018 by Gov. Mark Dayton and also served in the role under Gov. Jesse Ventura. She was also vice president at Allina Health and CEO of Courage Center and was the chief architect of the state's safety net insurance program MinnesotaCare while working at HealthPartners in the early 1990s. Ann Bancroft Foundation inspires big dreams for girls Do you know a Power Pair? Send us your suggestion. We're talking with prominent Minnesotans you may recognize and who also have a close relationship with each other.Maybe they're married. Maybe they're siblings. Or maybe they are just good friends. We want to sit them down together and learn about their relationship. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
Hundreds of physicians at Allina Health vote to unionize. California raises the minimum wage for healthcare workers. And, Walgreens moves to close 60 VillageMD locations in an effort to cut costs. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chatted with an orthopedic doctor, Dr. Ryan Fader of Allina Health on hamstring injuries and the frequency of them happening in the NFL.
Amy Coney Barrett regardless of the reputation as Supreme Court Justice should be able to speak at a lecture of which the University of Minnesota brought her in for. We also discuss the protests that had taken place. Then we jump to Trevor May announcing his retirement whilst calling out the Oakland A's owner as many have in the past. Then talking NIL with college athletes and discussing Justin Jefferson's hamstring injury with Dr. Ryan Fader, orthopedic doctor of Allina Health.
Doctors with Allina Health have voted to unionize. Theirs may be the largest union of its kind. Physicians have been speaking out about persistent staffing shortages in the health system, which operates in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We talk with a member of the new union about what's next. The COVID-19 pandemic threw everyone — including health officials — into confusion. A Minnesota research team is trying to learn from the mistakes of this pandemic so we're better prepared next time. We talk with two investigators.Under state law, family members are supposed to get priority in foster care and adoption. But that's not what happened in the case of two boys in Kandiyohi County. We talk with a reporter who's been following their story.Scientists in Wisconsin are asking people to send them tree roots in the mail. We learn what they hope to find.
HealthLeaders editor Melanie Blackman is joined by Dominica Tallarico, MS, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Allina Health. During the interview, Dominica shares leadership insights and Allina's journey on value-based care and population health strategies.
This episode features Lawrence Cho, SVP & Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Allina Health. Here, he discusses his background, challenges specific to non-profit health systems, how he is looking at disruptors in healthcare, advice for emerging leaders, and more.
In this week's episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we interview Jay MacGregor, MD, MBA, FACS, about his inspiring journey from being on the brink of quitting medicine to finding purpose and deep fulfillment in his work. Dr. MacGregor is a colorectal surgeon, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Allina Health, and Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado. Dr. McGregor's story serves as a testament to the idea that a pivot can be key in one's career and that there is value in exploring many new opportunities to build a diverse skillset while finding a fulfilling path. We commend his courage in sharing his unconventional journey, highlighting the importance of embracing diverse talents and interests. Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/jay-macgregor
Listen for an update from MAPA's Legislative Committee members about the recently passed legislative changes that occurred over the past few years, including the PA Modernization Act and the PA Harmonization Act. You'll also hear what the Legislative Committee is currently working on in regards to the PA Compact as well as PAs working in mental health. Learn what you can do to advocate for our PA profession such as joining us for PA Day on the Hill! Do you have questions about MAPA's legislative efforts or about becoming involved with MAPA's Legislative Committee? Reach out by sending an email to mapa.advocate@gmail.com with your questions!Guests: Leslie Clayton DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA is the current Program Director of Advanced Practice Providers for M Health Fairview. She has been in practice for over 25 years with the majority spent in primary care. In addition to clinical practice, and administrative leadership, she is also an adjunct assistant professor at Saint Catherine University Master of PA Studies Program. PA Clayton currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Physician Associates as the First Vice-Speaker of the House of Delegates. She has served the MN Academy as a past president and legislative co-chair, as well as several other committees. She remains a legislative committee member to continue to support the ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of the PA profession. Becky Ness, PA-C, MPAS, DFAAPA is a nephrology PA with Mayo Clinic Health System, SWMN, current MAPA legislative committee member, former legislative committee co-chair, former MAPA president, and former MAPA HOD/chief delegate. Alannah Zheng, MSPA, PA-C, CLC is an OBGYN PA with Allina Health. Within MAPA she serves as the chair of the Legislative & Reimbursement Committee, a Delegate to the AAPA HOD, and a committee member on the CME and Scholarship Committees. She is a past Director-at-Large. Host: Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C is a telepsychiatry PA with Minnesota Clinic for Health and Wellness. She is a Director-At-Large for MAPA and serves on the Social Media and Marketing Committee.
Pleased to be joined today by Attorney General Kieth Ellison, where we asked him what is being done about the many car thefts taking place with KIA and Hyuandais in the country and we also discussed what became of the death of Ricky Cobb which had taken place a few weeks ago.. We talked on more topics as well including the limitations on physicality being given to the resource officers in schools. Also, talked Allina Health as well.
With today's frightening news of Lebron James' son experiencing cardiac arrest mid-practice, Jason talks to Dr. William Katsiyiannis, Cardiac Electrophysiologist with Allina Health, about what people should be looking for to prevent these kinds of events.
Hour 1: Jason talked about a patriotism - or lack thereof - poll. Then he talked about cardiac arrest in young athletes with Dr. William Katsiyiannis from Allina Health. And Paul Douglas talked about the Heat Dome
The job market in Minnesota may be strong, but that doesn't mean everyone's job is secure. Allina Health just announced it would lay off 350 workers, 3M is laying off 1,100 people at its Maplewood, Minn. headquarters and Wells Fargo is eliminating more than 350 jobs across the country in its home mortgage division, including several dozen in Minnesota. Earlier this summer, HyLife pork processing plant in Windom, Minn. closed entirely, putting more than 1,000 people out of work. Meanwhile, many companies are watching their bottom line, leaving thousands more workers wondering if their company or industry may start shedding jobs next. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the job market in Minnesota and what people can do to prepare for and recover from a layoff. Guests:Chris Farrell is senior economics contributor at Marketplace, American Public Media's nationally syndicated public radio business and economic programs. He's also the senior economics contributor at Minnesota Public Radio. Leah McNamee is a senior program manager at the nonprofit HIRED in the Twin Cities, where she oversees state and federally funded workforce development programs, including the Dislocated Worker Program. Shelley Jensen-Decker is a career counselor with Minnesota Job Partners, the career services division of the Minnesota Teamsters Service Bureau. Judy Praska was laid off from her job as executive director at a youth sports nonprofit organization and now works for herself as owner of a Fastest Labs franchise in Bloomington, Minn.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
We called an audible at this top of the show with the news that Donald Trump's trial date has been set for May of 2024 so we quickly called Mark Osler, of Saint Thomas University, former federal prosecutor to quickly discuss the latest and get his thoughts on it. We also dive into the ‘Barbie' and ‘Oppenheimer' buzz heading into a double feature blockbuster weekend and what many are referring to as ‘Barbieheimer'. Then we talked to Britta Orr, Aetna Chief Medicare Officer for Allina Health regarding a study showing that women are being misdiagnosed more than men and what her team at Allina is doing to help many including those 65 years of age and older getting the help they need when it comes to coverage.
Allina Health system will shed 250 jobs amid "unprecedented" financial challenges and Minneapolis is rethinking its options for the destroyed 3rd precinct police headquarters, a flashpoint for reform after it's destruction in the wake of George Floyd's death. This is an evening update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
On today's episode, we discuss why Americans would go to a retailer for their healthcare, where most of them are going, and what the most significant deal in retail healthcare has been so far. "In Other News," we talk about why Allina Health is denying certain types of care to patients and why consumer trust in the healthcare system is continuing to fall. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Lisa Phillips. Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/behindthenumbers_podcast/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@insiderintelligence.com For more information visit: https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: © 2023 Insider Intelligence
Allina Health has paused a policy that allegedly kept people with a certain amount of debt from getting medical care. This pause comes after the New York Times published an investigation on Allina, which said that, while the organization would provide urgent or emergency care, it could require those with debt to pay it off in full before they could make new appointments. MPR News host Emily Bright talks with MPR News health reporter Michelle Wiley about the controversial policy and the allegations that sparked the change.
Allina Health has paused a policy that allegedly kept people with a certain amount of debt from getting medical care. Listen for more about that. A queer therapist in St. Cloud is setting out to heal body trauma, we heard about their work. Minneapolis Public Schools are in financial crisis – and face a $70 million gap in funding once pandemic money runs out. We found out how they're trying to make it work. The number of lesbian bars in the U.S. have dropped dramatically in recent years. We'll hear from a Northfield author who wrote a book about her quest to visit all of the remaining lesbian bars in the country.
Dominica Tallarico, EVP and Chief Operations Officer at Allina Health joins the podcast to discuss her career, a misconception about COOs, tips for those starting a new role, and how her ties to Chicago inform her values and commitment to healthcare.
A New York Times investigation into the billing practices of Allina Health revealed the organization allegedly withheld care from patients who have unpaid medical bills. The report is based on internal documents and interviews with doctors, nurses and patients. Minnesota's attorney general is encouraging patients denied needed care to contact his office. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Spring allergies can sneak up on people. If you've been rubbing your eyes, sniffling and sneezing, you could be suffering from allergies. When spring comes to Minnesota, trees pop with pollen and melting snow releases mold spores into the air. Both of these are common allergens that can trigger an overactive immune system response. One in every four adults and one in five children have seasonal allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For people with allergies, symptoms can also include a sore throat, coughing, fatigue and even wheezing for people who have allergy-triggered asthma. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to get allergies under control. And, that will only become more important as climate change lengthens the pollen season and makes some plants produce more pollen. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what's happening with allergies and how to manage symptoms. Guests: Dr. Pramod Kelkar is an allergy and asthma specialist with Allina Health who practices in Blaine, Maple Grove and Woodbury. Kenneth Mendez is president and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, a national patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, which is involved in support, advocacy, education, and research. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.