Podcasts about care coordination

2/3 of Massachusetts voters support expanding access to abortion later in pregnancy, according to recent polling. Massachusetts still has on the books a 24-week abortion ban, with additional exceptions later added. Jeanette Kincaid, Associate Director of Care Coordination at DuPont Clinic and Kate Dineen, abortion later in pregnancy patient and advocate and Board Member of Reproductive Equity Now, sit down to talk with us about Massachusetts' abortion access status and the reality of exceptions.When Kate, located at the time in Massachusetts, had a personal experience needing access to an abortion later in pregnancy, she was told travel would be necessary to obtain care. Kate then traveled to the Washington, D.C. area to receive the care she needed. Currently in the Massachusetts, Kate and other advocates are working to pass the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act, which would expand access to abortion care after 24 weeks of pregnancy based on the best professional judgement of a licensed physician. Getting rid of the state's gestational ban would increase access to care and equity not only for Massachusetts, but for the Northeast region. For more information, check out Boom! Lawyered: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/boom-lawyered/ Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

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Ashley Ebanks, nurse practitioner (NP) from the pediatric surgery care team at Children's Memorial Hermann shares some helpful tips regarding care coordination, even answering the difficult questions surrounding when to call your pediatrician and when to call your surgery team.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) disproportionately impacts underserved and minority populations, compounded by systemic barriers in care. These populations face increased risk factors yet often experience delayed diagnoses and limited access to specialists, leading to later-stage detection. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Karen S. Waldrop, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, a GI oncology nurse navigator at UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer, and Henry Rendon, a patient diagnosed with HCC in June 2023. Together, they share insights on the vital role of multidisciplinary teams and how nurse navigators can mitigate access barriers by improving patient outreach, facilitating access to care, and guiding patients through the complexities of the health care system.  “Karen, my nurse navigator, knew everything I was going through. She made sure everything was coordinated and ran smoothly. She communicated clearly and thoroughly every time. I never had to second-guess what was happening. She made sure I was prepared, not just once, but every step of the way.” - Henry Rendon, patient guest with HCC “At our institution, we have a clinic where the patient can see a medical oncologist, a liver medical physician, an interventional radiology specialist, a pharmacist… the whole gamut. If they need social work, we'll pull in social work. If they need palliative care, we'll pull in palliative care. And that's in one visit. For folks with transportation issues or those who live far away, it's truly the best way to get care.” - Karen S. Waldrop, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG   Karen S. Waldrop, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG GI Oncology Nurse Navigator UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Birmingham, Alabama   Henry Rendon Patient Guest, diagnosed with HCC Helena, Alabama   Additional Resources: Multidisciplinary HCC Care Effective Practices in Care Coordination - https://bit.ly/4lHTpbN HCC Education and Protocols to Advance Treatment through Integrated Collaboration - https://bit.ly/42GpatW Understanding practices and gaps in multidisciplinary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) care within the community oncology setting - https://bit.ly/3XT4k84 Building Multidisciplinary Care Capacity for People Impacted by Hepatocellular Carcinoma - https://bit.ly/44rgFUS  

In this episode, Kari Curry, Medicaid Care Coordination Hub Supervisor at CHESS Health Solutions, shares how CHESS delivers high-touch, high-impact care management within a Medicaid Clinically Integrated Network (CIN).Kari walks us through a patient journey that highlights how CHESS uses real-time data from NCHIE, comprehensive social determinants of health (SDOH) screening, and structured care planning to reduce ED utilization and improve health equity. She also covers CHESS's success with AMH Tier 3 audit readiness and payer collaboration—proving that value-based care in the Medicaid space is not only possible, but measurable.

The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care is a four-part series developed by the ASN Nephrologists Transforming Dialysis Safety (NTDS) initiative, led by Dr. Tushar Chopra. In episode one, experts discuss infection prevention and dialysis challenges.

The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care is a four-part series developed by the ASN Nephrologists Transforming Dialysis Safety (NTDS) initiative, led by Dr. Tushar Chopra. In episode one, experts discuss infection prevention and dialysis challenges.

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Send us a textDr. Lev Gottlieb, a neuropsychologist discusses his unique approach to neuropsychology and child development, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among caregivers, and a strengths-based approach to treatment. He highlights the need for effective communication between parents and professionals and the challenges of navigating labels and accommodations in education. Dr. Gottlieb advocates for a comprehensive care model that focuses on the whole child rather than just their diagnoses, encouraging parents to trust their instincts and create open channels for communication.About Dr. Lev Gottlieb: He is a neuropsychologist and UCLA Assistant Clinical Professor. He assesses children, adolescents, and adults, and coordinates their care. Dr. Gottlieb earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Pennsylvania and Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University School of Medicine. He completed specialty training in Neuropsychology at Children's Hospital of Chicago, NYU Child Study Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Kennedy Krieger Institute, The Help Group, and UCLA, where he continues to serve on the clinical faculty.Dr. Gottlieb has extensive experience providing evaluations and treatment to those with neurodevelopmental differences and acquired brain injuries, and has published and presented research on these conditions and their treatment as well as on learning, memory, and talent.To learn more about Dr Gottlieb's clinic:https://www.theintegratedclinic.com/Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner. For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:Instagram: @AskDrJessicaYouTube channel: Ask Dr JessicaWebsite: www.askdrjessicamd.com-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out: Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

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Welcome to Hally Healthcast, the wellness podcast from Hally® health – your partner in helping you live your healthiest life.Every episode on our podcast addresses a new topic important to your health and well-being, bringing in doctors, specialists and other health experts who offer advice and answer your most pressing questions.Today's episode is all about the importance of eye exams and early intervention to healthy vision. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, so it's the perfect time to learn more about eye health and vision care.Here with us is Bethany Wallen. She's a registered nurse and a Medicare star ratings coordinator for Health Alliance in Champaign. Welcome, Ms. Wallen, and thank you so much for being with us today and sharing your knowledge.

So as you are well aware, at CHESS we often refer to the seven pillars of value-based care. What are these pillars and how does each impact fee-for-value? So, we've tended to use these pillars, if you will, to think about the process. Really, it follows our implementation process in many ways. So, I would start with practice transformation. So, that involves ensuring that physicians, advanced practice providers, office staff from CMA to nurses to even front desk staff, has some awareness of value-based care, understand why it is important, and then are engaged in the process of transforming that practice to a infrastructure that supports the delivery of the value-based care models and success in those models, both clinically, which is ultimately what this is really all about, and financially.From there, you can begin to layer on other services or pillars if you will. These don't necessarily have to happen in this order, but we often start with thinking about quality. Most organizations today have some quality efforts already in place just due to primarily to the fact that CMS and other payors are pushing those. And most people have at least some pay-for-performance type of arrangements, where they're paid for closing quality care gaps. But quality goes beyond just thinking about closing quality care gaps. For our quality team, we're thinking about optimizing the annual wellness visit so that the template within the EMR is just capturing data points and discrete fields. That makes reporting easier back to CMS as well as to the private insurance companies, Medicare Advantage, as well as commercial.We think about Care Coordination and as we define care coordination, that includes, for our teams, nurses and CMAs. They work together to assist also in quality. So, the CMAs help close quality care gaps throughout the year. They schedule annual wellness visits, that's a big emphasis in the first half of the year. If you can already tell, that annual wellness visit is a key component of value-based care because it touches on so many different elements of value. The other role for Care Coordination would be moving with that patient, tracking that patient, outreaching the patient between transitions of care. So, patient is admitted to the hospital, discharged to the skilled nursing facility, then discharged home. Our Care Coordination teams are monitoring that patient as they transition through those different sites of service and ensuring that each transition is as safe as possible. We all know that medication errors, in particular, are a massive problem through transitions of care. So, ensuring that patients know what medications they're taking, or supposed to be taking, and that they can afford those medications. If they can't, then connecting them with the resources to be able to provide those medicines for them.They also perform Chronic Care Management. So, that's identifying. So, we can go back to population health, identifying a group of patients who are either at high risk or rising risk of a complication or with a certain disease state. Identifying those patients, and then on a regular basis, setting up telephonic or even telehealth outreach to those patients, so that between those four office visits a year, that a chronic patient might have with a provider in the office, someone is touching base with them throughout the year. As a clinician, I always think that way. That for an average chronic care patient, I might have an hour or two hours a year of face time with a chronic care patient. Whether that's diabetes, hypertension, the combination of the two. That's really not very much time over the course of the year. And so, when you think about the Care Coordination team being able to touch those patients in between those visits, you really are improving the patient's experience of care. You're extending the provider's reach and ability to impact the patient in between those...

Let's start at the very beginning. What is value-based care and why does it matter?So, what is value-based care. I tend to think about population health and value-based care side by side. And, in some ways, it's value-based care is population health plus a payment structure that you find in value-based care models to create sustainability for those pop health efforts. So, when you think about population health, you're thinking about groups of patients, whether that's groups of patients by demographics, by disease state, by recent hospitalization. They're all ways you can slice populations. And you're thinking about caring for that group of patients. Now at the end of the day, population health is delivered one patient at a time, generally speaking, in my mind anyway. But, when you add value-based care to it, you're creating an incentive structure that creates sustainability so that you can deliver the services you need to care for those populations of patients as they move through the continuum of care. So, from the outpatient setting, to inpatient, to home, to skill nursing facility, back home. That's a very broad definition, but when you dive a little bit deeper into value-based care as a clinician, I'm thinking about value-based care as a way to support resources that will assist me in caring for those patients. So, it's not all falling on the physician or the advanced practice provider at the point of care in the office.What is the triple aim and how does practicing value-based care help to achieve that?So, the triple aim was coined back in 2008 and it really aims to do, as you might guess, three things. One, is to improve the patient experience of care. The second is to lower the cost of care. And then the third would be to improve quality or improve the health of populations. Value-based care, and as we discussed already, is perfectly suited to solve these. So, if I start with improve the patient experience, or patient satisfaction. The fact that a patient is able to access a care team larger than just the provider and the nurse, I think, moves us in that direction. The other aspects of care when you think about, I think about my parents, so, and their encounters with the health care system. And how it's been traditionally very disjointed. Still is. They live in a part of the state where value-based care is not really penetrated very well. And it's very disjointed. My Mom gets information from her providers and her payors, and she's confused. She doesn't know what's real, what she should respond to, you know, is this a scam, just all kinds of questions. So being able to reach into a care team on a consistent basis is very important. And especially for that generation. They don't want to bother their physicians. We could have a discussion about whether that's the right thing to do or not. But, that's just the way she thinks. I don't want to bother anyone. So having a care team whose proactively reaching out to a patient, especially following an important transition, goes a long ways towards bringing comfort and to that patient. And when I hear the stories from our Care Coordination team, including our social worker, the impact their having on patient's lives is profound. They are addressing things that I as a clinician would never get into in an office visit. In part sometimes because I was afraid to ask the question because I didn't have any resources to deal with what I figured the answer would be. To improve the quality or improve the health of populations, so we're focused on quality, closing care gaps. We're focused on an Annual Wellness Visit, which is designed to allow a provider to look at a patient's whole picture. So, where are they receiving care, do they know who their providers are, do they know who their durable and medical equipment providers are. Are they up to date on screening procedures and are they up to date on any...

Send us a textPrimary care is the foundation of a strong healthcare system, but it faces mounting challenges, from workforce shortages to reimbursement struggles. Is advanced primary care the solution and what would that model look like?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Dr. Kate Goodrich, Chief Medical Officer of Humana, to explore the critical role of primary care and how it must evolve to meet the growing demands of patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:21) Intro(0:34) Sponsorship(2:05) The Advantages of Primary Care(3:51) Understanding Primary Care(5:06) Why Is Primary Care Struggling(6:55) The Current State of Primary Care(7:57) How Primary Care Is Changing(10:18) The Promise of Care Coordination in Primary Care(12:51) What Does Advanced Primary Care Look Like(15:20) Measuring Success in Primary Care(18:32) What Is Direct Primary Care(19:51) The State of Medicare Managed Care(23:43) Why Are Primary Care Physicians Unhappy

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Comedian Nurse Blake will be performing at Shippensburg University on November 22. Blake Lynch is a nurse, creator, advocate, viral sensation, and touring comedian. Being born into a medical family, he followed suit by joining the healthcare field. “My dad is a respiratory therapist. He's been a respiratory therapist for over 30 years. And my mom is medical device sales. And so, I had no other choice that night. Like that was my only option. I didn't consider anything else.” His nursing journey includes roles in Surgical ICU, Live Transplant, Pulmonary Step Down, Injury Prevention, and Care Coordination. He realized he was funny when dealing with a patient while he was at work. “I had a patient. I was telling her a joke and she went on, had a full asthma attack. And I'm like, You know what? I'm funny. Like, I'm funny. She was okay, by the way. She was fine.” Being a comedian was never something Blake set out to do. Through comedy, he advocates for better working conditions for healthcare professionals. “Being understaffed contributes to a lot of burnout. And nurses and nurses leave the profession at really, really high rates even after only a few years of being a nurse. Nurses also work, like I said, 12-hour shifts, right? We don't get lunches necessarily. We don't get breaks, but we still have to clock out for them. So, it looks like we got a break or a lunch. So, a lot of times, you know, your health care workers are working extended periods of time without going to the bathroom or without eating. And it just becomes really unsafe. And our health care in America is so expensive to other countries, you would think we would be able to provide, you know, higher quality care.” Blake also insists those not in the medical field can enjoy his show as well. By telling his story, he believes anyone can relate to his experiences. “I hope they realize that as nurses or people too, we have feelings and emotions. And if a health care worker is watching my video, I hope you feel less alone because it is a really, really hard job. And I hope that you watch the video and read the comments and realize that you're not the only one going through it. There's other people that can relate to you.”            Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Carol Yeh-Garner opens up about the frustrations she faced with her traditional health insurance, sharing a personal experience when her daughter was denied an appointment despite paying high premiums for a PPO plan. This led Carol to explore alternative options and ultimately discover health shares, a community-driven approach where people pool their money to support each other's healthcare costs.Carol dives deep into how health shares work, particularly through her experience with ClearShare and the Wholistic Savings Plan. She explains the benefits, including the freedom to choose any doctor for three visits per year, as well as coverage for services like acupuncture and chiropractic care. These alternatives not only offer cost-saving advantages but also provide more flexibility in managing healthcare.Additionally, Carol discusses the convenience and support Health Share offers for urgent care and pre-planned medical procedures, such as X-rays, MRIs, and surgeries. She emphasizes how Care Coordination within the plan simplifies the process, making it a valuable alternative for those frustrated with traditional insurance. Tune in and enjoy the insightful conversation!HIGHLIGHTS[02:32] The Significance of Health Insurance for Carol[04:17] About Health Shares[06:17] The Wholistic Savings Plan[14:43] Health Limitations on the ClearShare Program[19:42] Transparency of What the Pool Looks Like of Funding[24:00] The Care Coordination[34:49] Lifestyle Changes That Transform LivesWork with CarolWebsite: [https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/company/yl-health-plans?enrollerId=1533467&sponsorId=1533467]UPGRADE YOUR WELLNESSSilver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDDCode: BEAUTIFULLYBROKENLightPathLED https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794Code: beautifullybrokenSTEMREGEN: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen/?afmc=beautifullybrokenCode: beautifullybroken CONNECT WITH FREDDIE Check out my website and store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifullyBrokenWorld)

October 11th, 2024: Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss the Verizon outage that disrupted healthcare communication and emergency services for over 100,000 users. They explore the importance of crisis management, backup systems, and vendor partnerships to ensure operational resilience during outages. Strategies for mitigating risks and maintaining continuity in healthcare are also highlighted.00:56 CFOs and Cybersecurity: A New Role02:32 Collaboration and Risk Management07:21 Building Strong C-Suite RelationshipsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

The future of healthcare lies in the seamless integration of AI with human compassion to improve care delivery. In this episode, Mendel Erlenwein, CEO of CareCo and Previva Health Group, shares his journey into entrepreneurship, emphasizing how it's not just about making money but about transforming struggling companies and creating meaningful impact. He discusses the evolution of care coordination, particularly in preventive care, and how AI technology is enhancing care coordinators' roles, allowing them to focus on empathy and compassion while AI handles tedious tasks. Mendel touches on overcoming setbacks, the importance of setting clear expectations, and the value of building strong relationships in business. He also highlights the importance of aligning with one's talents and continuously learning from experiences. Tune in and learn how AI is reshaping healthcare, improving patient outcomes, and creating happier, more fulfilling careers for care coordinators! Resources:  Connect and follow Mendel Erlenwein on LinkedIn. Discover more about Previva Health Group on their LinkedIn and website. Learn more about CareCo on their LinkedIn and explore their website. Listen to the Healthcare Trailblazers podcast here.

In this Spotlight Episode host Stacey Richter discusses the management of oncology side effects with Dan Nardi, CEO of Reimagine Care. Highlighting the challenges cancer patients face, especially following chemotherapy which often leads to nausea and readmissions, the conversation delves into how Reimagine Care facilitates at-home integrative cancer care.   Their services focus on proactive and reactive support via AI-driven tools like 'Remy' to assist patients outside of clinical environments. This approach aims to reduce emergency visits and improve patient outcomes while easing the workload on healthcare providers. The discussion underscores the role of patient reported outcomes and the integration of technology with human care to improve the quality of oncology treatment pathways.   To Read the Full Article Notes with Mentioned Links, Visit Our Episode Page . If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. Note from Stacey Richter: Pulling off a show like this one is not cheap, and my Aventria business partner Dave Dierk and I are happy to fund the vast majority of it. But yeah, breath of fresh air, and thanks much to the team over at Reimagine Care for their sponsorship. My one disclaimer is that I have not personally vetted the solution, but there is a white paper available where you will also find some insights from Reimagine Care's work with Memorial Hermann Health System. 03:38 Why is it really important to keep track of oncology patients and their side effects? 04:27 Why is cancer treatment such a complex care journey? 05:57 Are there outcome and financial issues that compound when an oncology patient is left to navigate their care journey on their own? 08:53 What is difficult in navigating cancer treatment care pathways, and what does Reimagine Care tackle within that? 09:55 EP157 with Ethan Basch, MD. 10:17 How does Reimagine Care proactively check in with oncology patients to help them navigate their care pathways? 12:41 How does Reimagine Care measure their performance, and how did their work affect patient outcomes? 13:28 The Reimagine Care white paper. 14:57 How do providers feel about Reimagine Care services? 17:37 Where can technology really make a difference in cancer care?

Send us a textSmall medical practices are competing and often losing to the giants of the healthcare industry. But what if AI could give them an edge?In this HealthBiz Brief, Weave CEO Brett White discusses how they are innovating how practitioners use AI to attract, engage, and retain customers while competitively driving business growth.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

“An increasing number of patients are utilizing federally qualified health care centers every year and given the target population of those who are probably most at need or have been kind of historically underserved, they also, unfortunately, disproportionately experience behavioral health challenges. So, it kind of leads to this situation where there's really high behavioral health needs amongst patients serviced by federally qualified health centers.” Authors Kelsey S. Dickson and Tana Holt share how they applied the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research and the Health Equity Implementation framework to conduct a needs and context assessment to inform the development and testing of evidence-based practice strategies and implementation support as part of a care coordination program within a partnered Federally Qualified Health Center. They share their methodology, key findings, and recommendations for improving the postpartum outcomes of this population. The authors share how care coordination was enhanced and offer a glimpse into the next phase of this research. This episode references the article “Enhancing Behavioral Health Implementation in a Care Coordination Program at a Federally Qualified Health Center: A Case Study Applying Implementation Frameworks” by Kelsey S. Dickson, Tana Holt, and Elva M. Arredondo.

Effective partnerships between dermatologists and oncologists are an essential component of care coordination for patients with advanced non-melanoma skin cancers. This interprofessional collaboration can be more challenging in the community setting, where fewer resources are available in comparison to large academic medical centers. In this podcast episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Emily Smith, MD, associate professor of Dermatology at St. Louis University School of Medicine, about best practices for early referral from dermatology and how to identify high-risk patients.     “It's impossible to read through every single journal that comes out every single day. There are really nice email listservs that [community] providers can sign up for that will provide updates—the American Academy of Dermatology host[s] guidelines for the care and management of different cancers: cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma [and] basal cell carcinoma being two of them, and they are updated on a cyclical basis. Those are great guidelines to just ensure…that they are reviewed and that current practices are following those guidelines.”—Emily Smith, MD Emily Smith, MD  Associate Professor of Dermatology   Department of Dermatology   St. Louis University School of Medicine   St. Louis, MO    This podcast was made possible with support from Regeneron. Resources ACCC: Advanced Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers - Effective Practices in Multidisciplinary Care  Oncodermatology Society  American Academy of Dermatology issues new guidelines for treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer 

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team behind the book "A Kids Book to Long-Term Care" Author Jenny Abeling & Illustrator Mary Mattews as guests to the show. About Jenny Abeling: Jenny Abeling brings two decades of unwavering dedication to advocacy and caring for our communities. A seasoned healthcare executive and nationally recognized force, she has relentlessly championed the rights of vulnerable communities, leaving an indelible mark on programs and communities nationwide. As a long-term care leader, she is a champion for older Americans and has earned recognition for her exceptional efforts in advocating for those often left unseen and unheard. Recently, she pioneered the Essential Worker Healthcare Program which is a first-in-the-nation effort to lift up the health and wellness of long-term care workers. In every campaign, every program, and every endeavor, Jenny continues to prove that change is not just possible -- it's inevitable under the guidance of a visionary leader. About Mary Matthews: Mary Matthews is a communications creative with expertise in television, digital arts, branding, and marketing. With over 18 years of experience creating content and running creative communications for nonprofits, advocacy campaigns, and corporate clients, Mary delivers compelling production work to every project she takes on. Her impactful storytelling, strong work ethic, and distinct sense of humor produce highly creative projects that resonate across a variety of industries and platforms. About Gal Pal Productions: Gal Pal Productions was launched by two highly creative, accomplished, and driven advocates deeply committed to lifting the voices of the often unseen and unheard through impactful visual storytelling. Co-founders and Executive Producers, Jenny Abeling and Mary Matthews, work tirelessly to prioritize and elevate intergenerational narratives into the larger cultural conversation through film, video, photography, illustration, graphic arts, and publications.

Today, we're re-running a fascinating conversation with Sara Singer, a Stanford professor of medicine, and an expert on integrated healthcare. Anyone who's had to navigate the healthcare system knows it's extremely complex, and care can often feel disjointed or inefficient. In this episode, Sara highlights new technologies that could improve integration within the healthcare system, ultimately enhancing a practitioners' ability to care for patients. We hope you'll take another listen and enjoy.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Sara SingerConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/XChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Sarah Singer, a professor of medicine and organizational behaviour at Stanford University(00:02:25) Defining Integrated CareThe concept of integrated care and its significance in improving patient experience.(00:03:37) Global Implementation of Integrated CareThe global challenges and successes in implementing integrated care.(00:04:45) Cost Implications of Integrated CareThe potential cost-saving benefits of integrated care through efficient coordination.(00:05:34) COVID-19's Impact on Healthcare IntegrationThe pandemic's dual role in exposing challenges and providing opportunities for integrated care.(00:07:45) The Role of AI in Healthcare's FutureAI's potential in healthcare and the importance of user collaboration.(00:09:38) Importance of Iterative DevelopmentThe need for continuous collaboration in healthcare technology development.(00:12:16) Patient Perspectives in Tech DevelopmentThe value of integrating patient feedback into healthcare technology.(00:13:20) Consumer Suggestions for Health CareHow patient feedback has influenced health care improvements.(00:16:49) Iterative Development of Health Care TechnologiesThe iterative process of developing health care technologies with continuous input from end users.(00:24:29) Advice for Healthcare TechnologistsAdvice for technologists on developing useful and accepted healthcare tools.(00:27:22) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X

This episode is part of Pear VC's series on Medicaid, covering the basics that founders need to know to build innovations that support communities in need. Today, we're delighted to introduce Taylor Justice, the driving force behind Unite Us, a company that uses advanced technology solutions to coordinate community-focused social care and integrate social drivers of health into the healthcare continuum and regulatory landscape.   Unite Us developed the first closed-loop referral (CLR) platform that links social care service delivery with detailed outcomes to understand a person's total health journey. The platform streamlines collaboration among healthcare professionals, community organizations, health plans, and government agencies to provide real-time visibility into the community impact and actionable insights. Through active engagement and accountability, this model increases the efficiency of social care and improves the experience by removing the onus from the patient to navigate eligibility requirements for local services.   Founded in 2013, Unite Us has grown to more than 600 employees serving communities across the US. The company's investors include ICONIQ, Oak HC/FT, and more who are helping advance the company's mission to connect people to the care they need to improve their lives. Taylor started his career in the US Army. After serving in the infantry, he transitioned into an Account Executive role at CCS Medical. From there he became a sales engineer for JDSU which offers products and solutions for communications. After that, Taylor started his entrepreneurial journey co-founding the consulting firm, HigherEchelon, which helped organizations meet their performance goals. In 2013, he co-founded Unite Us and serves as President to this day. Taylor holds a BS in Latin American Studies and Environmental Engineering from West Point Academy and an MBA from Columbia Business School. In this episode, we explore Taylor's founding journey and how Unite Us's closed-loop referral process is improving care outcomes. We also discuss what it's like to be at the forefront of using social determinants of health data in Medicaid.

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a VA OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses allegations that facility staff at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas delayed ordering medications following an elderly patient's discharge from a community hospital. The OIG substantiated that inadequate care coordination led to a delay in ordering discharge medications and found deficiencies in facility staff's response to the patient's death by suicide.  “If you go by the timeline, this is 17 days after the patient's first visit to the emergency room with the shortness of breath problems. . . . Unfortunately, the patient completed suicide that same day without receiving the medication.” – Trina Rollins, VA Office of Inspector General, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Hotline Director This podcast edition also includes highlights of the VA OIG's work from June 2024.   Related Report:  Care Concerns and Failure to Coordinate Community Care for a Patient at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas

On episode 482 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Blake Lynch — aka: Nurse Blake — to discuss his positive vision for nurses and the nursing profession through the prism of his nationwide comedy tour, nurse cruises, and his work advocating for nurses' careers and well-being through his many initiatives and endeavors. You can hear Blake's previous interview with Nurse Keith on episode 432 of The Nurse Keith Show. Nurse Blake is a registered nurse, author, comedian and healthcare advocate. Blake's career began in nursing at age 17 and he quickly became known for his relatable humor and heartfelt advocacy. With a decade of experience at Level 1 trauma centers across the country, he's seen it all and found the humor in it. His nursing journey includes roles in Surgical ICU, Liver Transplant, Pulmonary Step Down, Care Coordination, and Injury Prevention. Blake is also a touring comedian, having performed 200+ comedy shows for an audience of over 250,000 nurses worldwide. He is the largest nurse influencer, advocating for nurses and patients on social media where he reaches more than 3 million followers. In an effort to continue to bring the nursing community together, Nurse Blake founded NurseCon at Sea. NurseCon at Sea blends education with entertainment to foster a supportive nursing community! In its first year, NurseCon at Sea sold out in minutes. Now, NurseCon at Sea is one of the largest nursing conferences in the country with more than 4,000 participants. Blake received his BSN from the University of Central Florida. Connect with Nurse Blake: NurseBlake.com Facebook Instagram NurseCon at Sea Indeed Careers in Care Coalition

In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Tony Hulton, Chief Executive Officer of Walking with the Wounded. Tony shares the critical work his organisation is doing to support ex-service personnel in the UK. The discussion spans across various support services provided by the charity, including mental health, social work, employment support, and tackling digital exclusion. This episode offers valuable insights for those who care about veterans and their reintegration into civilian life. Tony begins by introducing Walking with the Wounded, a national charity founded 14 years ago during the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. Initially focused on helping physically injured veterans re-enter the workforce, the organisation has since expanded its scope to address a broader range of issues. Today, they offer three core services: Headstart, Care Coordination, and Individual Placement Services. Headstart provides mental health and therapy services tailored for veterans, addressing not only PTSD but also general mental health needs. Care Coordination, akin to social work, is specifically designed for those with armed forces experience. Individual Placement Services offer employment support that goes beyond job placement to include ongoing assistance. Tony explains the unique challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life. Everyday tasks that civilians take for granted, such as applying for a passport or a rental agreement, can be daunting for those accustomed to the structured life within the military. The organisation recognises that while many veterans transition smoothly, a significant minority encounter difficulties that often manifest 10 to 14 years after leaving the service. These issues can include unemployment, underemployment, debt, and family breakdowns. Employment is a critical area of focus for Walking with the Wounded. Veterans possess valuable skills such as leadership, management, and teamwork, making them highly desirable employees. However, challenges can arise years after their service ends, as skills may fade and confidence may wane. Tony emphasises the importance of ongoing support for veterans in employment, ensuring they can leverage their skills effectively in civilian roles. Walking with the Wounded employs around 90 staff, including 60 frontline workers. The charity's approach involves building trust with veterans and creating personalised care plans. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 250+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. 

To read the full article with show notes, mentioned links and a full transcript, visit relentlesshealthvalue.com In this episode, Abby Burns from Radio Advisory interviews Stacey Richter, host of the Relentless Health Value podcast, during the Raising the Bar Value Summit. They discuss the complexities of defining and creating value in healthcare, focusing on the roles of various stakeholders including patients, providers, and payers. Stacey shares insights on the challenges and tensions in the healthcare system, such as the fragmentation of care, financial toxicity, and the cultural norms that inhibit progress. The conversation also highlights practical examples and potential strategies to drive value and sustain positive changes within the industry. 03:33 Stacey's journey and mission. 04:16 The story of Scott Conard, MD (EP391). 09:28 Why it's important not just to drive change but to sustain it. 12:23 Heart Failure: A Case Study in Value. 14:13 EP438 with John Lee, MD. 15:07 Why patient positive value often fails instead of succeeds. 18:07 How financial toxicity has become clinical toxicity in healthcare. 19:44 How cultural norms have evolved into healthcare challenges. 23:38 The story of Mike Tuggy, MD, in Washington. 25:13 Looking at the four tensions in measuring value as continuums. 25:37 Why timeline is important in creative value in healthcare. 27:52 Finding Allies by Michael Leavitt. 28:34 What are the four ways to measure value in healthcare? 29:27 How do payers and providers collaborate to align on value metrics? 31:26 Why will proven versus experimental treatments become more important in the next few years? 34:54 Stacey's manifesto (EP400) and values for personal integrity in healthcare. 38:55 Stacey's parting advice. For more information, go to Radio Advisory or Aventria Health Group.

Have you ever wondered why some heart conditions slip through the cracks? I do. And myocardial bridges are one of those conditions. Join me as I speak with my very own primary care physician, Dr. Thomas Hopkins, more affectionately known as Dr. Tom. He joins us to unpack the mysteries of diagnosing chest pain in the hopes we can catch a symptomatic myocardial bridge sooner rather than later. With a journey that spans from aspiring heart surgeon to passionate primary care physician, Dr. Tom brings a unique perspective on cardiac health. This episode uncovers the critical importance of educating both patients and healthcare providers about myocardial bridges—a frequently misdianosed but potentially fatal condition. Dr. Tom walks us through a comprehensive approach to diagnosing chest pain, ensuring that no deadly condition is overlooked. From initial assessments to advanced diagnostic tests, Dr. Tom explains the systematic pathway to accurately diagnose cardiac conditions from the perspective of a primary care physician or general practitioner. We delve into the limitations of primary care settings and the indispensable role of timely referrals to cardiologists. The urgency of quick action is highlighted, especially when conditions like myocardial bridging are suspected. This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to understand the nuances of cardiac diagnostics and the vital need for vigilance in recognizing heart issues, especially if you or a loved one are experiencing chest pain that makes no sense. Effective communication between patients and their physicians is paramount for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Tom emphasizes the importance of patients sharing their symptoms, risk factors, and behaviors openly with their doctors. He provides key questions to guide these conversations, ensuring timely interventions and specialist referrals. This episode not only highlights the clinical significance of myocardial bridges but also underscores the value of expressing gratitude for medical support. By fostering mutual respect and teamwork in the patient-doctor relationship, the greater the likelihood the condition can be diagnosed in a timely and proper manner to get the proper treatment before something more serious occurs. It's both Dr. Tom's and you know my belief, that there are many out there who are going to experience only one symptom from a myocardial bridge and that's sudden cardiac arrest. Starting the conversation correctly from the beginning may just help save lives and improve lifestyles sooner for those getting proper diagnosis. Here's the website link to:  Dr. Thomas Hopkins To learn more about myocardial bridges visit: My Imperfect Heart To see our guests you can watch Imperfect Heart on YouTube Episode Highlights(00:05 - 01:05) Medical Journey Towards Cardiac Surgery (09:55 - 11:15) Diagnostic Tests for Chest Pain (14:54 - 16:05) Patient-Doctor Interaction for Proper Diagnosis (23:39 - 24:57) Addressing Patient Honesty and Care Coordination (30:34 - 31:49) Connecting Patients With Myocardial Bridge Chapter Summaries (00:00) Diagnosing Chest Pain in Patients This chapter welcomes Dr. Thomas Hopkins, also known as Dr. Tom, to discuss his transition from aspiring heart surgeon to primary care physician and his ongoing interest in cardiac health. We explore the topic of myocardial bridges—a condition not widely known even among medical professionals—and emphasize the importance of educating both patients and healthcare providers. Dr. Tom outlines the systematic approach his practice takes when a patient presents with chest pain, emphasizing the need to consider a broad range of potential causes, from cardiac issues to gastrointestinal and mental health factors. The goal is to ensure nothing potentially deadly is overlooked, using a comprehensive checklist that includes listening to the patient's story, assessing risk factors, and understanding behaviors that might contribute ...

Episode 281 is an important one on many levels. The Unscripted Collective is honored to partner once again with the Penny For A Pound Challenge. Our good friend Doug Lightfoot is once again leading this event. The benefactor this year is a Tim Tebow Foundation called "HerSong." Doug and I sat down with Kelly Broeg from HerSong to talk about the important ministry and work that they do. Don't miss this! It's very important. About HerSong. Empowering dreams. Inspiring futures. Founded in 2013, Her Song exists to empower survivors and champion their journey towards restoration, healing and freedom–because every survivor deserves to flourish and thrive. We are committed to providing survivors with an excellent culture of care through Victim Outreach, Care Coordination and Long-term Residential Survivor Care to help guide survivors to achieve sustainable freedom.   Our desire is to cultivate a called and committed team, passionate about serving survivors of human trafficking across the United States, so that together we can empower freedom, one life at a time.  Penny For A Pound Challenge on Facebook HerSong Columbus --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronconrad/support

In this episode of Safe Space, hosted by Michelle Zeman, BCBA Stephanie Rivero joins as a guest host to explore the nuanced realm of school consultations. Emphasizing the significance of building rapport and offering personalized support to educators, Stephanie draws from her rich experiences to share practical strategies aimed at empowering clinicians in navigating the intricacies of school environments. Through engaging anecdotes and real-world examples, listeners gain valuable insights to enhance their professional practice. This episode not only provides actionable guidance but also qualifies for 1 ACE-approved credit and 1.0 FREE GENERAL CEU for behavior analysts, making it an invaluable resource for clinicians aiming to refine their consultancy skills.

In this solo episode, Chloe shares her personal experience navigating breast cancer and infertility, and how it led her to launch The Lanby. She discusses the lack of coordination of care and guidance throughout survivorship, and how that led her to pursue wellness optimization on her own. Chloe highlights the unknown risks of consumerized wellness and how the lessons she learned have shaped The Lanby's care model. She highlights the importance of introducing wellness into the scope of primary care to support prevention and monitoring those wellness interventions to ensure efficacy and progress. The Lanby's approach to primary care is a stark contrast to the unpleasant and unsatisfying experience we've come to expect when visiting the doctor. By leveraging tenets of hospitality and providing needed support across medicine and wellness, The Lanby is redefining what it means to get well, better. Resources: Chloe's Founding Story Why Just The Labs Why I chose Surrogacy Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background  01:06 Diagnosis and Treatment  03:50 Survivorship and Lack of Guidance  05:17 Seeking Wellness Advice  06:45 Struggles with Body Image 08:10 Infertility and Emotional Challenges  11:00 Discovering Health Issues  12:00 Issues with Wellness Optimization  13:22 Accepting Surrogacy  14:45 Finding Peace and Redefining Womanhood  16:23 Lessons Learned and Applying to the Lanby 18:56 Lack of Training in Nutrition and Wellness  20:18 The Lanby Model  23:07 Member Advocacy and Care Coordination  24:52 Importance of Follow-up  27:42 Expanding Access to Comprehensive Labs  29:06 New Offering and Redefining Primary Care Subscribe to Get Well, Better. Leave a review and follow along ⁠⁠⁠@the.lanby⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠The Lanby⁠⁠⁠ today and book a consultation. Watch the Show ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠Haynow Media

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/FYP865. CME credit will be available until April 26, 2025.The Convergence of Interventional Radiologists and Oncologists in HCC: Shared Decision-Making and Care Coordination at the Center of Personalized Care Across the Disease Continuum In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent educational grants from AstraZeneca and Eisai Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/FYP865. CME credit will be available until April 26, 2025.The Convergence of Interventional Radiologists and Oncologists in HCC: Shared Decision-Making and Care Coordination at the Center of Personalized Care Across the Disease Continuum In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent educational grants from AstraZeneca and Eisai Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/FYP865. CME credit will be available until April 26, 2025.The Convergence of Interventional Radiologists and Oncologists in HCC: Shared Decision-Making and Care Coordination at the Center of Personalized Care Across the Disease Continuum In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent educational grants from AstraZeneca and Eisai Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/FYP865. CME credit will be available until April 26, 2025.The Convergence of Interventional Radiologists and Oncologists in HCC: Shared Decision-Making and Care Coordination at the Center of Personalized Care Across the Disease Continuum In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent educational grants from AstraZeneca and Eisai Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/FYP865. CME credit will be available until April 26, 2025.The Convergence of Interventional Radiologists and Oncologists in HCC: Shared Decision-Making and Care Coordination at the Center of Personalized Care Across the Disease Continuum In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent educational grants from AstraZeneca and Eisai Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This month, we're joined by Karen Guthrie, David Martino, and Dave Chesley from the VA Boston Healthcare System's Care Coordination, Advocacy, Treatment, and Connections to Housing, or CATCH, program to learn more about trauma-informed care.Our guest talked about what trauma-informed care is, how the CATCH program lives out trauma-informed values, and how all of this helps Veterans keep their power and personal voice. Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP24.pdf ===============================Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locationsLearn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homelessRead research on the health impacts of trauma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/Download the Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-06-05-005.pdf

In this episode: Alex took a webinar on recovering from the flu Germ vs. terrain theory, a hot button topic Becoming siloed in where you get your information from The purposefully confusing limitations of health insurance Taking it on yourself to invest in your own preventative care Who are holistic wellness communities targeting? Access to information limited by algorithms and resources Social media as a threatening and hostile environment

“Social work was involved because we could be radiation gung-ho, ready to go; chemo can be ready, but whoops, this patient doesn't have a ride. It can be little things like that, you know, where we kind of forget. That's why you need kind of a multidisciplinary approach. If it's not your social worker, your navigator is going to know more and be like, ‘This patient needs a ride. I'm working on gas cards.' Something like that can also halt a patient starting [treatment],” ONS member John Hollman, RN, BSN, OCN®, senior nurse manager of radiation oncology at AdventHealth Cancer Institute in Orlando, FL, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about care coordination between radiation oncology and other oncology subspecialties. Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at myoutcomes.ons.org by March 1, 2026. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  Learning objective: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to coordination of care to assist with the management of radiation-related side effects.   Episode Notes Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. Oncology Nursing Podcast: Episode 12: The Intersection of Radiation and Medical Oncology Nursing Episode 60: Radiation Side Effects With Head and Neck Cancers—ONS Congress Episode 128: Manage Treatment-Related Radiodermatitis With ONS Guidelines™ Episode 272: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Radiation Therapy for Emergent and Urgent Interventions Episode 298: Radiation Oncology: Nursing's Essential Roles Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Patient Handoff Processes: Implementation and Effects of Bedside Handoffs, the Teach-Back Method, and Discharge Bundles on an Inpatient Oncology Unit Radiation Therapy Pain Management: Prevalence of Symptoms and Effectiveness of Treatment Options Partial Breast Irradiation: A Longitudinal Study of Symptoms and Quality of Life Oncology Nursing Forum article: Symptom Clusters in Patients With Brain Tumors Undergoing Proton Beam Therapy ONS Voice articles: The Intersection of Radiation and Medical Oncology Nursing (featuring an interview with John Hollman) Today's Immunotherapy Combinations New Treatments in Radiation Oncology 49th Annual ONS Congress® Radiation Track and John Hollman's radiopharmaceuticals session ONS book: Manual for Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice and Education ONS course: ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate™ ONS Communities: Radiation ONS Huddle Cards: External beam radiation Brachytherapy Proton therapy Radiation Find your local ONS Chapter's next meeting. RT Answers American Brachytherapy Society To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode “Skin reaction is a big thing in our field for breast cancer. Managing it with lotions, creams, and stuff like that is temporary. To something more complicated, like the head and neck cancer patients with base of the tongue, where the beam is directed straight at that area of the body, which is very delicate, as we know, very, very, very tough treatment. You know, anything from esophagitis to dysphagia, dry mouth, no taste. Salivary glands are affected. So it really kind of depends, obviously, where we aim the machine.” TS 2:04 “I think it really determines on how that radiation nurse knows how radiation affects the cells that we treat. So, for instance, I always tell my patients when I'm educating them for head and neck, and I know they're going to be getting concurrent cisplatin or something like that once a week, I'm going to tell them, like, ‘The majority of your acute side effects are us. Like, the chemo is going to work as a sensitizer. You're going to have fluids that you're going to be needing, but the difficulty swallowing, you know, all that stuff is our fault.'” TS 6:12 “If your med-onc is not affiliated with your rad-onc site, that can be a horrible barrier to try to break through because you don't know anybody in that office. You identify yourself on the phone as someone from a competing company. . . . But it's just breaking through that, and it just takes that nurse's initiative and, hopefully, physician coordination as well, to work on, rad-onc between med-onc and getting that to kind of facilitate that.” TS 11:29 “Social work was involved because we could be radiation gung-ho, ready to go; chemo can be ready, but whoops, this patient doesn't have a ride. It can be little things like that, you know, where we kind of forget. That's why you need kind of a multidisciplinary approach. If it's not your social worker, your navigator is going to know more and be like, ‘This patient needs a ride. I'm working on gas cards.' Something like that can also halt a patient starting [treatment].” TS 20:52 “I love the ONS radiation communities. We do a lot of idea sharing on communities. A rad-onc nurse from New York can post something like, ‘Hey, what are you guys doing for this side effect? We're not having any luck with this.' And you get some buy-in. And as long as the nurses remember evidence-based practice is always key. You know, just because you use one lotion, it doesn't mean, it's going to be good for everybody. I like to see the evidence behind it.” TS 22:42 “With the ever-evolving radiopharms that are coming out, you know, that we're doing here, too, it's turning more into nurses are actually giving the treatment. And that's what I'm speaking on in Congress, is a nurse's evolving role in radiation and radiopharms especially. It's a huge breakthrough. It's the future pretty much.” TS 24:19

Sarita Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation, shares their goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. Learn how this grant making and impact investing organization supports older adults in home and community. About Sarita Sarita A. Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The SCAN Foundation. The SCAN Foundation is an independent public charity that envisions a society where every older adult has the choices and opportunity to age well. Its mission is to ignite bold and equitable changes in how older adults age in both home and community. Previously, Sarita served as the Vice President of Care Coordination for Medicaid and Vulnerable Populations at Kaiser Permanente. Sarita was formerly Assistant Professor of Medicine at USC; Chief Medical Officer of COPE Health Solutions, a health care management consulting company; and Senior Medical Director at L.A. Care, the largest U.S. public health plan. Sarita completed her Internal Medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and research fellowship at Harvard Medical School. She earned her MD from Boston University, MPH from Harvard University, and MBA from UCLA. She completed undergraduate work at UC Berkeley. She currently is an Associate Professor at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine and is a practicing internal medicine physician with Kaiser Permanente. Sarita enjoys international travel, tennis, and spending time with her husband, three kids, and her dog, Apollo. Key Takeaways Americans do not have an accessible system of care. The infrastructure does not serve all populations equitably. There is a lot of fragmentation and a lack of care coordination and seamless focus on the individual. Vulnerable populations include lower income older adults and communities of color, and those in underrepresented geographies. We need more inclusive, equitable policies with private sector investment and integrated community support. Technology solutions are not being created equitably to address health disparities and access to quality care. In the next years, next 10 years, we will have more adults than children in the US. We need to invest in older adults so they can contribute effectively to society. The narrative on aging is starting to shift, yet still wrought with stigma and discomfort. Older adults need to be viewed as valued, actively contributing members of our communities, rather than framing them as a burden. Intergenerational housing models are a growing trend. Older adults and people with disabilities, caregivers and their families, live in independent living units clustered around shared spaces in exchange for labor for caregiving, receiving good wages, childcare and other benefits. There's not enough workforce to support the growing aging demographic, so intergenerational constructs will be critical.

There's no single pill to cure all of healthcare's problems. It's a vast and incredibly complex organism with a long list of infirmities, each requiring a treatment plan that is simultaneously highly specialized and interoperable with the many other moving parts. Nowhere is this more evident than in the pursuit of value-based care.   Fortunately, there's a growing market for organizations focused on one problem for the betterment of the whole. In this week's High Stakes podcast, we spoke with Robin Shah. He is the co-founder and CEO at Thyme Care, a dedicated team of nurses and care experts backed by tech-enabled care coordination and analytics tools. The result? Making value-based care attainable in the oncology space, and helping patients navigate each difficult phase of their cancer battle.    Key Points  Pursuing value-based care means refining the processes and relationships between payers, providers and patients. In the context of specialized care, many health plans are not set up to cover its high costs — creating a need for subspecialty companies to make it possible. Nashville is home to an increasing number of start-ups and organizations doing this work.   In any specialty, if the patient is engaged and supported during the decision-making process, they're going to have a better experience. Generally, they're going to have better outcomes at a lower cost. In Shah's words: “It's a simple principle: If you engage a person through the journey, everything should be better.”  With data playing such a vital role in value-based care, the implementation of AI is a foregone conclusion. However, Shah echoed a common word of warning. Human intervention cannot be bypassed, especially for prognosis. AI can be used to educate patients on their diagnoses, but not without human treatment, interaction and translation.  Most providers are operating in a perfect storm of exorbitant administrative expenses, increasing care costs and, perhaps worst of all, cost inefficiencies. This is a moment for new ideas that aim to disrupt the status quo by creating new structures, workflows and processes that generate better connectivity and efficiency.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. It's the most common cause of dementia, impacting around 55 million people globally. It's a leading of death for the elderly, but mortality isn't the worst thing about Alzheimer's disease. Before they die, this disease robs people of their minds, taking away the interests and knowledge that made them who they are. In a tragic way, it steals people's identities. That's the challenge, and it's a big one. Thankfully, there are incredible entrepreneurs and researchers working to tackle Alzheimer's disease, and we've got one of them on the show this week. You'll get to hear from Christian Dansereau, PhD, the CEO & Co-founder of Perceiv AI. Christian will share how his Canadian company – which joined the StartUp Health community in 2022 – is using decades of work in artificial intelligence to predict Alzheimer's years earlier, so that the disease can be treated, slowed down, or even cured. After Christian, we'll talk to another founder passionate about helping seniors thrive as they age. Colby Takeda built Pear Suite after spending years running a senior care facility. Pear Suite – which also joined the StartUp Health community in 2022 – is a digital platform designed to empower community health workers, those front line providers and organizations that really understand the needs of the community on a block by block level. While they started with a focus on senior care, they've expanded their mission to new, often neglected communities, and their team is expanding as well. Perceiv AI and Pear Suite offer two complementary takes on helping seniors living longer, healthier lives. It represents the marriage of early diagnosis, deep data, AI, and daily care, delivered by the right people, served up in actionable ways. Listen in to learn more. --- Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion Want more content like this? You can subscribe to the podcast as well as other health innovation updates at startuphealth.com/content. Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Looking to break down health barriers? If you're an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our Health Equity Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? If you're an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our T1D Moonshot.

In this engaging episode of the Healthcare Plus podcast, host Dan Collard welcomes Marty Bonick, president and CEO of Ardent Health Services, as they delve into Marty's extensive background in healthcare leadership and his unique perspective as a patient. Marty's journey comes full circle as he shares his experiences as an administrative fellow, junior administrator, and now CEO of Ardent. The conversation highlights the importance of trust in leadership and coordination of care in the post-pandemic world. Marty believes that when we recognize and appreciate what each team member brings to the table, we can bring our best to the patients and the community. He also emphasizes the need for a balanced scorecard approach and the measurement of outcomes to drive continuous improvement.Marty's personal experience as a patient, resulting from a freak accident where he was hit by a car while training for an ironman race, provides a profound shift in his leadership approach. He emphasizes the significance of understanding the patient experience and the need to make meaningful changes in healthcare delivery. Marty and his team at Ardent have launched initiatives such as the "Ban the Clipboard" committee, focusing on enhancing patient interactions and streamlining administrative processes.The conversation further explores Marty's vision for innovation and patient engagement, including attracting and engaging patients through technology advancements such as virtual nursing. Marty's passion for creating an environment where healthcare professionals feel valued and appreciated shines through, as he emphasizes the importance of the "people pillar" and showcasing the unique contributions of Ardent team members.The podcast episode concludes with Marty's advice to aspiring healthcare leaders, emphasizing the importance of integrity, commitment to the triple aim, and resisting the temptation to cut corners. Marty's journey serves as an inspiration for leaders in the healthcare industry to prioritize patient-centered care and continuously strive for improvement.About Marty BonickMarty Bonick is President and Chief Executive Officer of Ardent Health Services. Ardent is one of the largest private health systems in the U.S. with over $5 Billion in Net Revenue, encompassing 30 hospitals and more than 200 sites of care across six states. Ardent employs more than 23,000 people including over 1,200 employed providers who collectively care for over 3 million patient encounters each year.  A veteran health care leader, Mr. Bonick brings 25 years of experience driving business growth through innovation and quality improvement across a variety of health care settings. With experience in for-profit, non-profit, public, and privately held companies, he has held senior management roles in large tertiary and academic medical centers, multi-site systems of inpatient hospital and outpatient facilities, and physician services organizations.  Prior to his appointment as President and CEO of Ardent Health Services in 2020, Mr. Bonick served as CEO of PhyMed Healthcare Group, a national provider of anesthesia and pain management services; Division President at Community Health Systems (NYSE: CYH), where he led operations for a $4.5 billion healthcare portfolio; and CEO of Jewish Hospital and Senior Vice President of Operations for Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Bonick began his health care career at Hillcrest HealthCare System in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which was acquired by Ardent Health Services during his tenure. 

All Home Care Matters was privileged to welcome Kathy Driscoll as guest to the show. Kathy is the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Humana. About Kathy Driscoll: Kathy Driscoll is Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Humana, where she oversees Humana's community of over 10,000 nurses, care managers, social workers, and therapists. Under Kathy's leadership, Humana has partnered with nearly 40 universities and funded the CenterWell Home Health Lab at Emory University to help address the nursing shortage and prepare nursing students for careers in home health. Kathy is also a Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of experience in nursing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Seton Hall University and a Master of Science in Nursing Management and Executive Leadership from Sacred Heart University. Kathy also serves as President of the Board of Trustees for the American Nurses Foundation and is on the Editorial Board for Case Management Today. About Humana: Founded in 1961, Humana has evolved to become one of America's best-known health and wellbeing companies, increasingly focused on two key areas: 1) insurance, offered primarily in Medicare Advantage health plans; and 2) payer-agnostic healthcare services, offered primarily under the CenterWell brand, as CenterWell Senior Primary Care, CenterWell Home Health and CenterWell Pharmacy. With nearly 260 locations across the country, CenterWell Senior Primary Care, along with its sister brand Conviva Care Center, make up the largest provider of senior-focused primary care in the U.S. CenterWell Home Health, with more than 350 branches in 38 states, is the largest home-health provider in the country. Humana employs more than 10,000 nurses along with other clinicians such as social workers, licensed clinical counselors, occupational, speech, and physical therapists serving in various roles across the enterprise.

Calling all peds med SLPs! Are you and the pediatricians who serve your young clients BFFs?  No? Then this episode is for you!  In the latest episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC and Tessa Gonzalez, MD discuss the importance of collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals when working with medically complex children and their families. Tessa Gonzalez, a pediatrician and mother, believes that finding the right team of professionals to care for a child with complex medical needs is crucial. She emphasized the importance of trusting the professionals on the child's care team and finding the right people to make decisions. Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, a speech-language pathologist in Staunton, VA, is the acclaimed host of “First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional” a weekly Speech Therapy Podcast that addresses “all thangs” Pediatric Speech Therapy and is presented by SpeechTherapyPD.com. Michelle authored, "Chasing the Swallow: Truth, Science, and Hope for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders". She is an accomplished lecturer; traveling across the nation delivering courses on best practices for evaluation and treatment of the medically complex infant, toddler, and child with respect to their pediatric oropharyngeal dysphagia, pediatric feeding disorder, as well as language acquisition within the framework of Early Intervention. She stressed the need for improvement in interprofessional education and practice and praised the Council of Academic Programs for Communicative Sciences and Disorders for their efforts in this area. Collaboration in Medical Practice [00:11:23] The speakers discuss the importance of collaboration and communication between medical professionals and specialists, as well as the benefits of multidisciplinary clinics. Importance of Referrals [00:15:48] Tessa Gonzalez emphasizes the importance of knowing who to call and when to refer patients to other professionals in order to provide the best care possible. Finding the Right Team [00:18:06] Tessa Gonzalez, a pediatrician and mother, shares her experience of finding the right team of physicians, therapists, and teachers to help make decisions for her child with multiple medical complexities. Requesting Referrals and Access to Healthcare [00:19:08] Michelle Dawson, a speech pathologist, discusses the challenges of requesting referrals and finding the right specialist for a child with feeding disorders, and the unique barriers to access to healthcare in different parts of the country. Handling Professional Disagreements [00:23:07] The speakers discuss how parents can handle disagreements between professionals when there are discrepancies in how to handle a specific child or case, and the importance of finding the right fit for the family. Early intervention [00:26:04] The importance of early intervention in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, and the emotional intelligence needed to work with families. State interpretation of IDEA Part C [00:30:32] The differences in interpretation of IDEA Part C between states and the need for more standardized practices in pediatric care. Empowering Caregivers [00:38:05] The importance of empowering caregivers, especially those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, is discussed, with examples of programs like the Power of Two from Feeding Matters. Care Coordination [00:39:25] Discussion on the importance of care coordination and how it is a crucial part of the state regulations for license professionals. Collaboration with Families [00:41:09] The role of educating families on how to advocate for their child and how parents are professionals on their kids. Acknowledging their role as professional caregivers to their children and collaborating with them as part of the team.