Podcasts about Chronic care

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With chronic diseases rising across the region and healthcare systems under growing strain, the need for more proactive, data-driven patient care has never been more urgent. That’s where Mesh Bio comes in. Its digital health platforms help clinicians spot risks earlier and make more informed decisions, moving care upstream rather than reacting only when complications surface. On this episode of the 2025 OCBC Emerging Enterprise series, Dr. Andrew Wu, Co-Founder and CEO of Mesh Bio and one of this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners, shares how his company is transforming chronic disease management, the realities of scaling health-tech across diverse markets, and the opportunities they see in shaping the future of predictive, precision-driven healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the ThinkData Podcast, I sat down with Nell Meosky Luo, CEO and Co-Founder of Folia Health, a health-tracking platform redefining how chronic and rare conditions are monitored and understood.Folia was born from a deeply personal experience within Nell's own family, where traditional healthcare systems failed to capture the nuance of day-to-day patient life. Today, Folia turns those everyday observations into structured, research-ready data that clinicians, researchers, and families can actually act on.We explore:• The founding story and how personal lived experience shaped Folia's mission• What makes Folia different from traditional patient-tracking or EPRO tools• Why AI is only as powerful as the underlying data, and how Folia closes the real-world data gap• How the team has scaled headcount and capability following their Series A• How Mosaic is giving patients unprecedented control over research participation• The future of AI-driven, patient-led insightsThis conversation is a must-listen for anyone working in digital health, AI, chronic condition management, or patient-reported outcomes.

Timestamps:02:02 — Why Eric quit finance to create instead of comply.04:20 — Investor Brain as a Founder: 70+ angel deals, stakeholder management, and Switzerland's funding “missing middle.”12:50 — Flow > Busywork: How Eric engineers flow states to work efficiently16:25 — Why Holistic exists: Root-cause care for chronic conditions vs. longevity/prevention hype.27:40 — A business model that scales, willingness to pay, and going global via telehealth + group programs.This episode was sponsored by Google Cloud. Join their ⁠Founder's Story⁠ event on September 24th to hear directly from visionary founders in the transportation industry discussing the seismic shift in mobility, from ownership to on-demand access, and the pivotal role of AI and cloud technologies in driving this transformation.‍The cover portrait was edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartportrait.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.‍Episode summary:Eric Laudet is the CEO and Founder of Holistiq, a medtech startup aiming to establish the gold standard for scalable root-cause medicine and build the world's leading AI-powered holistic health platform, community, and brand. He holds a Masters in Management from ESCP Business School. In his conversation with Merle, Eric opens up about leaving corporate finance to build, not comply. He shares how his perspective as an investor reshaped his approach to fundraising, why Swiss founders must navigate a “missing middle” between angels and VC, and his system to create real leverage and flow states in his work.He then goes deep on Holistiq, the online clinic for root-cause care of chronic conditions (gut, metabolic, hormonal, and ADHD). Eric explains why willingness-to-pay concentrates where pain is real (not in shiny longevity products), how Holistiq blends labs, telemedicine, and group programs into their offering, and why focusing narrowly (gut health, menopause, ADHD) beats spraying features across the whole wellness map. It's a playbook on building scalable healthcare while staying radically customer-centric.‍Don't forget to give us a follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.‍

Austin small businesses are urged to choose group health insurance plans that offer comprehensive coverage for chronic conditions like MS. Inclusive policies can improve employees' well-being, support access to essential treatments, and foster a healthier and more productive workforce. Insurance4Dallas City: Austin Address: 1401 Lavaca Street Website: https://insurance4dallas.com/group-health-insurance-austin/ Phone: +15124104535 Email: Mail@insurance4dallas.com

Remote patient monitoring is reshaping chronic care management. On this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with Patricia Dickson, director of operations at Capital Cardiology Associates; Jude Hebert, vice president of Clinical Programs at Cardiovascular Logistics; and Samson Magid, CEO and co-founder of HealthSnap. They dive into virtual care tools that help practices stay connected with patients between visits, reduce staffing burdens and drive better outcomes.Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/n85VT8P-yQA

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

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

Key Topics Discussed:The philosophy of care behind RPM How RPM empowers patients and improves outcomes Common barriers for providers and patients—and how to overcome them The emotional and human impact of being “seen” through RPM Why RPM is essential for proactive care and value-based models How RPM strengthens patient-provider partnershipsWho Should Listen:Providers looking to elevate their standard of care Patients managing chronic conditionsCaregivers advocating for loved onesHealthcare leaders navigating the shift to proactive careTune in to hear why Jennifer believes every Your Health patient should be on RPM—and why the time to act is now. www.YourHealth.Org

Both Doctor Bryant and Doctor Jenneane Snyder join Jeff to chat about the benefits you can achieve with Chronic Care of Richmond.

In the 3rd hour Jeff trolls the media spin over Biden's cancer and then chats with Dr. Bryant & Jeanine Snyder from Chronic Care of Richmond.

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Richard Mackey is the Chief Technology Officer at CCS, a company that provides chronic care management services focusing on diabetes. CCS uses machine learning and generative AI to analyze patient data from continuous glucose monitors and patient interactions to predict potential issues and proactively provide personalized information and support. CCS works with the patient's healthcare provider to support the prescribed care plan, improve adherence to care plans, and improve outcomes.   Richard explains, "On the machine learning side, we have a tremendous amount of data and information about how our patients will understand the devices they might be using. For example, continuous glucose monitors or CGMs are an important standard of care that we work with a lot of patients across the US to equip them, find the right device, help them begin using that device, and best understand what it can do and how it can help them make better decisions to manage their conditions."   "We might talk to the patient once or twice a month. We might be talking to them multiple times within a quarter. In some cases, we're interacting with a patient more often than others in the ecosystem, maybe more often than even their physician in terms of the number of interactions per month or period, even their provider, their health insurance provider, as an example. So all that interaction helps give us information and data to take insights on what those patients might need, what's most important to them, how they interact with us. We also can work with a variety of other sources to bring information together. And by using the machine learning tools that we've developed, we can understand things that are important to them. So, it might be around the product or specific information related to the plan or the payer they're working with." #CCSmed #Diabete #CGM #ChronicCare #HealthAI #AI CCSmed.com Download the transcript here

Richard Mackey is the Chief Technology Officer at CCS, a company that provides chronic care management services focusing on diabetes. CCS uses machine learning and generative AI to analyze patient data from continuous glucose monitors and patient interactions to predict potential issues and proactively provide personalized information and support. CCS works with the patient's healthcare provider to support the prescribed care plan, improve adherence to care plans, and improve outcomes.   Richard explains, "On the machine learning side, we have a tremendous amount of data and information about how our patients will understand the devices they might be using. For example, continuous glucose monitors or CGMs are an important standard of care that we work with a lot of patients across the US to equip them, find the right device, help them begin using that device, and best understand what it can do and how it can help them make better decisions to manage their conditions."   "We might talk to the patient once or twice a month. We might be talking to them multiple times within a quarter. In some cases, we're interacting with a patient more often than others in the ecosystem, maybe more often than even their physician in terms of the number of interactions per month or period, even their provider, their health insurance provider, as an example. So all that interaction helps give us information and data to take insights on what those patients might need, what's most important to them, how they interact with us. We also can work with a variety of other sources to bring information together. And by using the machine learning tools that we've developed, we can understand things that are important to them. So, it might be around the product or specific information related to the plan or the payer they're working with." #CCSmed #Diabete #CGM #ChronicCare #HealthAI #AI CCSmed.com Listen to the podcast here

Some guy running for the Senate bailed on us, said it was because of traveling and yet the listeners outted him on the Chronic Care text line as being on Newsmax instead... hmmm... guess Jeff just has to keep talking about Trump & Kamala instead of helping them get their message out... oh well.

In this episode I talk to Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers abut self-care and stress management strategies and the physical impact of stress on our bodies.    Bio: Having practiced a plant based diet for numerous years, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers has strived to incorporate her lifestyle into educating her patients in how to improve and overcome their chronic diseases as a Family Physician. She founded Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching in Chattanooga, TN in 2019 so that she could combine her deep knowledge of medicine, plant based nutrition, and athletic training to provide Preventative and Chronic Care to her patients using a unique concierge model of care. Dr. Toombs-Withers earned a Doctorate Degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed Residency training in Family Medicine at The University of Cincinnati and Christ Hospital. She has also completed additional Fellowship Training in Obesity Medicine and holds a Certificate of Plant Based Nutrition. Her basis for health are in line with two of her favorite quotes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and “let food be thy medicine.”   Introduction Follow Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers below: Instagram: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Facebook: HERE TikTok: HERE Website: HERE FREE OFFER: HERE   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch!   Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!      

Join Mike Collins on the Alumni Ventures' Tech Optimist podcast as he interviews Jeff Glueck, Co-founder and CEO of Salvo Health, about their pioneering approach to chronic health management. Salvo Health is a digital healthcare platform that supports the treatment of individuals with chronic gut, GI, and metabolic conditions such as IBS and metabolic liver disease. This episode explores how Salvo Health partners with local private practices and hospitals to provide a comprehensive care team for each patient. This team includes a registered dietitian, a GI-trained nurse, and a behavioral health specialist, supported by an innovative app offering daily assistance. Jeff discusses how their multidisciplinary interventions, grounded in rigorous clinical evidence from top medical researchers, bridge the gap between appointments by focusing on diet, nutrition, microbiome health, stress management, and overall lifestyle changes. Tune in to discover how Salvo Health is not just changing healthcare practices, but fundamentally improving lives through its innovative approach to chronic condition management.Jeff's Ask: Jeff encourages anyone with connections to gastroenterologists, especially those in private practice, to introduce them to Salvo Health. This connection can help expand their innovative care model to more patients, enhancing the management of gastrointestinal and related chronic conditions.To Learn More:Alumni Ventures (AV)AV LinkedInAV Healthtech FundTech OptimistSalvo HealthSpeakers:Mike Collins - Host Jeff Glueck - GuestChapters:(00:00) - Intro (02:54) - Interview (22:19) - Jeff's Ask (28:10) - Closing Legal Disclosure:https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures

The Chronic Care Text Line 833.804.1140 is always open to send in your texts and Jeff takes some time to read over a few sent in today! 

In our final hour, we check in on the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline -- and celebrate "Giving Tuesday"!

In our final hour, we talk movies and react to feedback on the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline.

Happy Friday, fam! Today, we cover many topics, from the Richmond ballpark design to Islamic fundamentalism, to 2024 election integrity, to City of Richmond management, to weekend events, to Project 2025, to movies, and to feedback from the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline.  Whew!  Our guests are Ned Jones, Joe Morrissey, Dave Saunders, Jonathan Butcher, and Mike Mayo.  Enjoy!

In our final hour, we check in on the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline, talk movies, and ponder "The Mandela Effect" (if only briefly; what a can of worms . . . ).

With a pair of no-shows for interviews in the 7 o'clock hour (yikes!), John and Dan spend the 7 o'clock hour conversing and checking in on the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline.

In our fourth and final hour, we discuss national issues with Congressman Bob Good and close out the show by checking in on the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline.

In our fourth hour, we check in on the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline -- and on the Richmond Symphony!

Happy Hump Day, fam!  To start with this AM, John reflects on last night's speeches at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee -- where he continues to broadcast from this week.  John also reflects on some Chronic Care of Richmond Textline comments that he took exception to yesterday.

July 16, 2024: In this episode of TownHall, Karla Arzola, CIO of Rocky Mountain Human Services, welcomes Brooke Brown, nurse navigator at Magnolia Regional Center, to discuss the challenges and successes of implementing a nurse navigation program for congestive heart failure patients. How does bridging the gap between inpatient and outpatient care improve patient outcomes? What are the key factors driving hospital readmissions, and how can healthcare providers better support patients in managing chronic conditions at home? Brooke shares insights into the effectiveness of follow-up calls and personalized care plans, emphasizing the importance of patient education and continuous support. As the conversation unfolds, Brooke reflects on the collaborative efforts required to build a successful program and the potential for expanding these practices to other chronic conditions. What lessons can be learned from Magnolia's approach, and how can other healthcare organizations replicate their success?Key Points:00:00 Meet Brooke Brown: Nurse Navigator02:18 The Nurse Navigation Program07:04 Empowering Patients Through Education10:26 Leveraging Technology for Better Outcomes15:38 Future Directions and Closing RemarksSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

In our final hour, we continue to talk about about the RNC in Milwaukee, celebrate "Giving Tuesday," and check in on the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline!

In our final hour, we wrap up the show, check in on the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline, and pay tribute to late composer Basil Poledouris (1945-2006).  (You won't hear his copyrighted music on this podcast, but you can listen to what we played for the radio airwaves here.)

We close the show with freestyle conversation generated from the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline, and John very kindly thanks Producer Dan for some WRVA housekeeping.

In our final hour today, John takes calls and responds to listeners' comments on the Chronic Care of Richmond Hotline/Textline.

In our third hour this Friday morning, John continues the conversation about last night's Presidential Debate, discusses what folks can do around town this weekend, checks in on feedback from the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline, and gets a market update from Michael Greer of Greer Financial.

In our final hour, John discusses how to win over more -- and particularly younger -- people who are inclined to favor statism.  He also reacts to text messages that you have sent in to our Chronic Care of Richmond Textline.  Finally, we close the show with the latest "Giving Tuesday" segment.

Host Justin Barnes, aka the @HITAdvisor, invites back health IT innovator and long time friend Mike Mosquito to discuss and address the evolution of care and chronic care management in America. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. 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

Esteemed leaders from CVS Health, Florida Blue, Highmark, and Vori Health delved into the impact of health equity on chronic care. They not only shared strategies and solutions to enhance healthcare accessibility but also shed light on specific programs they have successfully implemented to bridge the health equity gap in chronic disease prevention and treatment.    Guests: Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP, Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, CVS Health Kelli Tice, MD, Vice President, Medical Affairs & Chief Health Equity Officer, Florida Blue Nebeyou Abebe, Senior Vice President, Social Determinants of Health, Highmark Health Mary O'Connor, MD, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Vori Health   https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/navigating-the-intersection-of-health-equity-and-chronic-care/   Links to programs mentioned during the episode Advancing Health Equity | CVS Health: https://www.cvshealth.com/impact/health-equity.html CVS Health launches Community Equity Alliance to improve health outcomes in underserved communities: https://www.cvshealth.com/news/health-equity/cvs-health-launches-community-equity-alliance-to-improve-health-outcomes.html Spoken Rx - Prescription Reader | CVS Pharmacy: https://www.cvs.com/content/pharmacy/spoken-rx Highmark Community Support Platform: https://highmark.findhelp.com/       This episode is sponsored by our partner, Vori Health Vori Health is a specialty medical practice delivering a virtual-first musculoskeletal (MSK) solution to help members get back to their lives faster. As the only nationwide MSK practice with doctor-led care teams, Vori Health is the most convenient way to access appropriate care for back, neck, and joint pain without bouncing around the healthcare system. Whether members need a diagnosis, non-opioid prescription, personalized physical therapy, or health coaching, they can turn to Vori Health for evidence-based care and effective end-to-end support. This holistic model reduces unnecessary surgeries, enables faster recoveries, and lowers MSK spend with up to a 4:1 ROI. For more information, visit www.vorihealth.com.  

Today is Thursday, which, naturally, means that former Virginia Governor and European Ambassador Jim Gilmore joins us for the 8:30 half hour!  Primarily, Governor Gilmore talks to John about Congress' latest round of appropriations for Ukraine's war effort across the globe.  (Boy, the Chronic Care of Richmond Text Line is working, isn't it?!)

Join us this week as Meena Mallipeddi welcome's guest Thomas Stanis, CEO and Co-Founder at Story Health.What you'll get from this episode:Thomas Stanis' Tech to Healthcare Transition: Thomas Stanis, co-founder and CEO of Story Health, discusses his unique shift from a career in tech at Electronic Arts and Google to founding a healthcare company, driven by a personal health crisis.Story Health's Chronic Care Focus: Learn how Story Health is revolutionizing the management of chronic conditions such as heart failure, leveraging technology to extend the reach and effectiveness of specialist care beyond traditional clinical settings.Innovative Care Model and Patient Engagement: Explore Story Health's innovative approach, which combines comprehensive treatment plans, patient guidance programs, and health coaching, leading to significant improvements in treatment adherence and outcomes.Significant Impact on Treatment Adherence: Discover how Story Health's model has dramatically improved the percentage of heart failure patients receiving optimal guideline-based care, soaring from a mere 3% to an impressive 60%.The Role of Virtual Care in Healthcare Transformation: Thomas Stanis delves into the crucial role of virtual care in today's healthcare landscape, highlighting its ability to engage patients effectively and meet the increasing demand for specialist care.Future Vision of Thomas Stanis and Story Health: Gain insights into the future plans of Thomas Stanis and Story Health, focusing on expanding their successful model across various medical specialties to provide integrated, holistic care for patients with complex health needs.“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/Learn more about our guests:Guests LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tstanis/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/story-health/Company Website: https://www.storyhealth.com/Follow The Seamless Connection: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-seamless-connection

Hey friends! I'm back with a mind-blowing new episode of the I Am Pain Free podcast. If you deal with chronic pain or want to understand holistic healing, you need to hear this chat with Dr. Chris Lucchese. With over 20 years as an osteopathic physician, Dr. Chris pioneers blending precision surgery with the art of holistic care. He looks beyond symptoms to heal the whole person - mind, body and spirit. In this episode, we tear down walls of conventional medicine. Dr. Chris shares why pain can lie to you, how big pharma band-aids fail, and the power of holistic treatment. Dr. Chris also has a passion for senior care. He brings dignity and comfort to hospice patients in their final season of life. From trauma to chronic pain to end-of-life care, his stories and insights inspire hope. If you're ready to understand your body's power to heal naturally or want a new perspective on pain management, don't miss this show. Let me know your biggest takeaways from this enlightening chat with Dr. Chris! What holistic solutions have worked for you? Share your thoughts below.In this episode, you will be able to:Discover the holistic approach to pain management for comprehensive relief and improved well-being.Learn about the limitations of pharmaceutical pain solutions and explore alternative options for effective care.Explore the smooth transition to long-term care facilities with a focus on comfort and support.Combine traditional and alternative medicine for a well-rounded approach to pain management.Gain insights into financial planning for senior care to ensure a secure and comfortable future.My special guest is Dr Chris LuccheseDr. Chris Lucchese, an osteopathic physician for over 20 years, has an incredible background in general and trauma surgery, specializing in acute and chronic pain management. With a unique blend of holistic healing and surgical precision, Dr. Chris brings a comprehensive approach to treating patients, delving into the mind, body, and spirit to offer holistic care. His extensive experience in wound care and hospice care further emphasizes his dedication to providing comprehensive pain relief and improved overall well-being. Dr. Chris's expertise and passion for treating different types of pain make him an invaluable guest for healthcare professionals seeking to explore holistic approaches to pain management.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - The Limitations of Big Pharma in Pain Management 00:00:32 - Introduction to Dr. Chris Lucchese 00:02:00 - Dr. Chris's Diverse Medical Background 00:07:00 - The Role of Holistic Medicine in Pain Management 00:15:16 - Unique Aspects of Hospice and Chronic Care 00:16:29 - Limitations of Medicare 00:17:40 - Frequency-based Solutions for Pain Relief 00:20:11 - Planning for Senior Care and Transition 00:23:23 - Holistic Approach to Senior Living The resources mentioned in this episode are:To access the exclusive three-episode private podcast series Beyond Pain: The Triple B Blueprint for a Pain-Free Existence, simply open your text messaging app and send a text. Send "pain free" to 417-246-3733. Alternatively, you can visit impainfree.com to access the private podcast series instantly at no cost.If you're interested in the Quantum Energy Pain Relief product mentioned in the conversation, you can find more information and purchase the product at mobileaesthetic.com.For those interested in learning more about senior transition services and obtaining a free copy of digital books on the topic, visit reliableseniortransitionservices.com.If you want to get in touch with Dr. Chris Lucchese directly, you can reach out via email at cflucasi@gmail.com.For those interested in learning more about transitional healthcare, visit the transitional healthcare website for...

The SCM Nurses are sharing our discussion with Dr. Clement of Siba Health as we talk about the evolving landscape of chronic care management. He chronicles the shortcomings of traditional healthcare, especially in the face of diseases like type 2 diabetes, Dr. Clement spotlights the critical need for tailored, patient-centric strategies. Our in-depth conversation reveals how Siba Health's innovative multi-product platform and robust data collection paint a comprehensive picture of patient health. From bridging gaps in care to emphasizing the importance of individual patient narratives, this episode promises to shift your mindset on risk mitigation vs management.Technology can be a powerful tool to revolutionize patient engagement and empowerment, and this episode is a testament to that transformation.  Coupled with a therapeutic and professional helping relationship, connected devices and real-time data analysis are not just enhancing patient outcomes but sometimes even saving lives. Dr. Clement discusses the importance of care coordination and its fiscal implications for employers and health plans. We also talk about the invaluable intersection of physical and mental health, demonstrating the power of collaborative, data-driven healthcare in a system that desperately needs both efficiency and a personal touch.Our journey concludes with an inspiring look at Siba Health's interdisciplinary care model, boasting engagement rates of 75% and an astounding 98% success in reversing chronic conditions through personalized health plans and lifestyle modifications.Discover the profound impact of dietary choices on disease management and the thoughtful integration of various treatment modalities, like GLP-1 step therapy, in addressing individual needs. By tuning in, you'll be equipped with insights on how these pioneering healthcare strategies are pioneering a model that places humanity at its core while steering the future of medical innovation.You can learn more about Ciba Health here:  www.Cibahealth.comAnd Specialty Care Management here:  www.specialtycm.com

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers about living a plant-based lifestyle.This episode features a conversation between Gabrielle Crichlow and Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, where they discuss various aspects of living a plant-based lifestyle. They cover topics such as the definition of a plant-based diet, different labels within the plant-based umbrella, and meal options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The speakers emphasize the importance of proper nutrition and debunk myths surrounding plant-based diets. They also provide practical tips for navigating social situations and making informed choices.The discussion challenges misconceptions about plant-based diets, particularly the belief that they lead to low energy levels. The speakers promote a balanced and healthy approach to plant-based eating, highlighting the benefits of a plant-based diet in improving health conditions and the importance of exercise. They also provide information and advice for pregnant women on maintaining a plant-based diet and managing weight gain during pregnancy.Dr. Toombs-Withers, who follows a plant-based diet herself, shares her own journey and how she teaches others to eat plant-based for improved health. She clarifies that a plant-based diet is not limited to just salads and emphasizes the importance of eating a sustainable amount of food for energy. She discusses the role of exercise in a plant-based diet and the ideal number of meals and snacks.When dining out, Dr. Toombs-Withers advises planning ahead and looking for vegetable options on menus. She also emphasizes the moderation of certain foods and the importance of eating in moderation even on a plant-based diet. The conversation concludes with Dr. Toombs-Withers recommending a multivitamin.Overall, this episode provides valuable information and guidance for individuals interested in adopting a plant-based lifestyle for health reasons. It addresses common challenges and emphasizes the need for proper nutrition and supplementation. The speakers provide practical tips and advice, making it easier for listeners to incorporate plant-based eating into their daily lives.Who is Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers?Having practiced a plant based diet for numerous years, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers has strived to incorporate her lifestyle into educating her patients in how to improve and overcome their chronic diseases as a Family Physician. She founded Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching in Chattanooga, TN in 2019 so that she could combine her deep knowledge of medicine, plant based nutrition, and athletic training to provide Preventative and Chronic Care to her patients using a unique concierge model of care. Dr. Toombs-Withers earned a Doctorate Degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed Residency training in Family Medicine at The University of Cincinnati and Christ Hospital. She has also completed additional Fellowship Training in Obesity Medicine and holds a Certificate of Plant Based Nutrition. Her basis for health are in line with two of her favorite quotes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and “let food be thy medicine.”You can find Dr. Toombs-Withers:On the web: https://www.eohcoaching.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Essenceofhealthwellnessclinic On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essenceofhealthwellnessclinic/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EOHWCvideoOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drshayla Dr. Toombs-Withers also has a podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/teatimeeoh/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/AIbmfdLXtVA**********************************Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astep...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aste...Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringserv...Visit our website: https://www.astepaheadtutoring...Sign up for our tutoring email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/...Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoring...Support us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.comOriginal date of episode: April 17, 2023

As we wrap up National Diabetes Month, we talk to BlueStar's Healthcare BDM, JoAnna Witting, to discuss how technology can assist healthcare providers with managing chronic conditions, impact public health, and improve patient outcomes. How do virtual care and remote patient monitoring help rural and underserved communities? What solutions make in-home and visiting nurse services more manageable, accessible, and safer? Where can VARs find new opportunities with healthcare providers?   #VARValue - How does BlueStar help VARs find and win new opportunities in healthcare?    VeeOne Virtual Care eBook   TEConnecting with us: JoAnna - Drones Dean - Eye-scanning AI John - Taylor Swift/Jets SEO conspiracy   Talk to us! X/Twitter - @TEConnectPod Email - TEConnect@bluestarinc.com Submit your topic ideas - https://www.bluestarinc.com/us-en/landing-pages/podcast-topics.html Follow BlueStar on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-star/ Subscribe to the BlueStar Nation Newsletter - https://nation.bluestarinc.com/#subscribe    Sponsored by: Elo M60 Mobile POS Zebra Competitive Intelligence Portal

A lot of people are in need of effective tools to manage stress and improve their overall well-being. In this episode of Insights Out, Dr. Conrad Aquino talks about his journey of overcoming stress-related health conditions and how it led him to found the nonprofit Stress Free Initiative. He explains the harmful effects of chronic stress, advocates adjusting expectations, and highlights his work promoting a preventive healthcare approach and implementing stress-reduction strategies. Listen to Dr. Conrad Aquino as he unveils the secrets to leading a stress-free life! (add link) Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health

Overcoming obesity takes a lot of effort and consistency. However, with our fast-growing technology, medications for obesity have been produced. In this episode, Dr. Shayla Toombs, the founder of Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching in Chattanooga, TN in 2019, shares her background and expertise with us. She will talk about the value of weight-loss drugs in the treatment of obesity and discuss the various weight loss drugs, their mechanisms of action, and advantages over diet and exercise alone. She also discusses who might be a good candidate for these drugs, how they should be used with other weight-loss methods like diet and exercise, and common myths regarding these drugs. Tune in to this episode with Dr. Shayla Toombs to uncover the benefits of weight-loss drugs and dispel myths. Start your journey to a healthier you today!   Episode Highlights: Dr. Shayla Toombs background and expertise Most commonly prescribed medications that she prescribe for weight loss in her practice How weight loss medications work Difference between weight loss medications, diet and exercise  Who would be a good candidate for weight loss How to utilize medications with other weight loss strategies like diet and exercise Common misconceptions around weight loss medications and how can we overcome them   Connect with Dr. Shayla Toombs: Website | www.essenceofhealthwellnessclinic.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/essenceofhealthwellnessclinic Instagram | @essenceofhealthwellnessclinic Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/essence-of-health Twitter | @drshayla_eoh Youtube | www.youtube.com/channel   Join Dr. Shayla's  5-day challenge to transform your life! Click here

Omada Health's virtual-first care (V1C) platform and other digital solutions are building momentum across employers and providers, with one in 10 commercially insured adults having access to its products and services, CEO and co-founder Sean Duffy explains to Bloomberg Intelligence. In this Vanguards of Health Care podcast episode, BI analyst Jonathan Palmer talks about the genesis of the company with Duffy and explores the challenges facing benefits managers, the evolution of virtual care and the rapid changes coming to primary care via M&A.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest: Jessica Ruane, RN and Co-Owner Chronic Care LeadersIn this episode we discuss:  Ruane's Background  The background of Chronic Care Leaders  Ruane's healthcare story  How Chronic Care Leaders Operates on a fully virtual model What she sees the future of chronic care looking like  Sponsored by: CM&F Group (www.cmfgroup.com)To learn more about Jessica Ruane & Chronic Care Leaders please use the link below:- LinkedInAlso, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Sean Duffy has already raised hundreds of millions of dollars for his enterprise health company that is blending technology and medicine together. The venture, Omada Health, attracted funding from top-tier investors like Wellington Management, Empede Capital, aMoon Fund, and Civilization Ventures.

Late in May of this year, three-ish months ago, I did an inbetweenisode that explores the “why with the no collaboration” amongst healthcare stakeholders and what the lack of collaboration signifies. That episode got a lot of traction and engagement.   This episode that follows is a pretty good approximation of a presentation that I made at the MTVA (Moving to Value Alliance) symposium that happened in Connecticut this past June. If you listened to the earlier show about collaboration, this one is slightly different, shorter, and more to the point. So, let's start here: When you listen to any patient with a chronic condition talk about their challenges with the healthcare industry—and yes, if a patient has a chronic condition, more often than not, that is what they will talk about, their challenges … I went on Twitter just now, and it took me literally 13 minutes to collect what I'm going to say are 300+ Tweets written by patients and their caregivers complaining about their chronic care journey. That's the sad part. I don't mean to kick this off talking about problems; however, if you're gonna solve for something, it is important to understand what problem you are solving for. You do not want to be a solution looking around for a problem. So, let's fix this, this rampant problem problem that chronic care patients seem to have. Many of the patient challenges in the 300 Tweets that I just collected can be grouped into two major categories. And these two major challenge groups can really only be solved for with collaboration amongst healthcare stakeholders. So, let's dig in here. The first major patient challenge is what I'm gonna call the care gap problem. I was talking to someone at a provider organization the other day, and she had 8000 known care gaps with patients and [insert overwhelm here]. And these were just the care gaps that showed up on somebody's radar because they added up to a quality metric, which is sometimes the definition people use for what is a care gap. But if we think about all the other holes in patient care, the typical care gaps that are identified probably come not even close to the total number of actual care gaps: patients who can't see their specialist because they can't get ahold of their records from the local health system or no coordination of care. Coordination is probably another synonym for collaboration. This is a huge deal. People literally die because their clinician cannot get their biopsy results or whatever from somebody else. That's a care gap as deep as a grave. Or patients who keep showing up in the ER because they aren't getting the help or the meds or the accurate diagnoses or the treatment plan that they need to stay out of the ER ... My grandfather had heart failure. At the end of his life, he was probably in the ER once a month. It was sad and painful and expensive and totally unnecessary. But his PCP didn't seem to be collaborating with the specialists, and the ER I don't think was telling anybody what was going on. Right? Or patients who can't get a drug they need approved by their insurance, so they wind up in crisis. Crappy prior auth processes create care gaps. All of these things are gaps in care. Carly Eckert, MD (EP361), was on the podcast; and she made a crucial point for me. In fact, I tried to get her to come on the podcast originally to talk about care gaps and closing care gaps; but she categorically refused. Chronic care management, she said, should not be a game of whack-a-mole. It may be better than nothing, a game of whack-a-mole; but it is certainly not ideal.   Chronic care management by care gap is like cooking with a fire extinguisher. If we want to eliminate care gaps for reals, let's just not have care gaps. So, how do you go about not having care gaps, then? The goal should be to craft a non-fragmented patient journey. Let's figure out what a great care journey looks like ahead of time and then try to keep the patient on it. That is the best way to eliminate care gaps: proactively. You don't have them. Immediately, because I am a person of action, I went into my filing cabinet; and I actually found an example of a patient journey map amongst my papers that I had worked on years ago. You have probably seen one of these and may have some of your own patient journey maps tucked away in a binder in your office somewhere. Most people have them. There are a few things that they all have in common, irrespective of the disease state or the organization or anything. The things that they have in common are they are complicated flowcharts with a lot going on. Besides just being complicated, the other thing that patient journey maps all have in common is that there are multiple parties mentioned with roles in that patient journey. You're gonna have a PCP, a specialist or two, a hospital, a payer, a pharma company more than likely, a PBM maybe, maybe a community organization … Here's a quote that kinda sums that up from Dr. William Bestermann: “Improving chronic disease management is an enormous problem that requires multiple stakeholders coming together to combine new science, new systems, and new payment models in a comprehensive solution. No one person or organization can make progress that matters. The problem is too big.”   Is this obvious? I think it's pretty obvious. But yet, collaboration in general at the organizational level is less than common. With uncommon exceptions, you not only don't have multiple providers working together but—heaven forbid!—you have payers and providers or other entities working together. But just taking this back to the thrust of this conversation, the first major patient challenge can only be solved for with collaboration to create a non-fragmented patient journey, which reduces care gaps by avoiding care gaps in the first place. So, collaboration is a rate critical for a non-fragmented patient journey to eliminate care gaps that patients have big issues with. So now, let's move on now to the second big problem category that chronic care patients were Tweeting about in those Tweets that I collected: They can't afford their care. This crisis of affordability is a huge patient challenge that, it's not the only thing, but we can't solve for it without being collaborative, without having collaborative relationships along the patient journey. I don't really want to get into how much healthcare prices have skyrocketed, but healthcare prices have been inflating at 4x the cost of everything else. This causes mental health issues; it causes stress. There's a show with Wayne Jenkins from Centivo where we dig into this deeply. Listen to EP358.   It is inarguable at this point that financial toxicity is clinical toxicity. I have a folder on my computer where I chuck references for this statement, and at this point, I probably have 400 studies and articles that all say the same thing in different ways with different patient populations. Most of these patients are insured. By the way, just because you have insurance doesn't mean that you can afford to use it. And patients who cannot afford their care have worse clinical outcomes. Period. End of sentence. Minor sidebar because I was really like head exploding emoji this morning: I saw somebody in a forum today lashing out at patients suffering with crippling medical debt saying that these people really should take some personal responsibility for the financial choices that they have made. WTH? The entity not taking responsibility for people losing their life savings and their homes simply because they had the fortune of getting sick or injured, the entity that should be taking some responsibility here is a broken, profit-driven healthcare industry. Let me just add some fidelity to what I mean when I say “the healthcare industry,” which really should take some responsibility here for the financial toxicity that they themselves are creating. Consider that a lot of medical debt is of a balance bill nature and the people being pursued generally signed a contract which they did not understand the consequences of, because most of them had “insurance” and they certainly weren't given a quote up-front so that they could make a rational economic choice. So, let's add some fidelity: How do we make healthcare more affordable? Or how do we make the charges not a complete surprise at a minimum? How do we do that? Lots of ways, big and small, are required; but let's talk about one of them: Navigate patients to high-quality providers charging a fair price. Navigate patients to providers who do not do low-value things and who have practice patterns that are aligned with evidence-based medicine (ie, get employers and providers to direct contract, especially in non-FFS ways, especially as it relates to primary care where there are measurable outcomes or quality). ACOs or CINs (clinically integrated networks) who know how to refer to high-value specialists or hospitals is another example of a collaboration that can help with affordability. Some health plans and TPAs (third-party administrators) are starting to get really data-driven about how they go about this. Point being, to coordinate care to or amongst high-value providers, multiple parties have to be involved (ie, collaboration). So, in sum, we talked about two common and major patient problems, which are probably not a surprise to anyone listening. The two are a lack of coordinated care (patients falling into gigantic care gaps) and then also a lack of affordability. We know how to solve for both of these issues. Defragment care and steer patients to high-quality provider organizations/hospitals/CoEs with competitive prices. Collaborate in these two ways. So, why are so few doing it, then? You can always count on me to say the quiet part out loud, so here we go: The business model of most, many, lots of healthcare organizations, both for-profit and tax-exempt, is revenue maximization. As Kevin Schulman, MD, said on the podcast (EP366), it's not A or B; we have a dysfunctional healthcare benefits system in this country.   But nonetheless, if we want to identify a root cause for why with the no interoperability, why with the info blocking to prevent network leakage, why with the no collaboration … it's not a technical problem at its core. It's not a HIPAA concern, really, at its core. It's a business case problem. And I don't say this as any sort of castigation. I say this because it's actionable information. Tiptoeing around a thing that we all know just clutters our ability to come up with a solution that is actually going to work. Really understanding a pretty big root cause behind why needed collaborations don't happen is necessary. This level of introspection is required for those who are mission driven to find others who are similarly mission driven to get a collaboration over the line. But the good news is success stories abound. It's my belief the healthcare industry won't be transformed in one giant turn of some flywheel. It's gonna be transformed one local market at a time. And there's a lot of great stuff happening in local markets. Listen to the show with Dave Chase (EP374) for a bunch of examples. There's a show with Cora Opsahl (EP372) that has some great examples of this. There's the one with Doug Hetherington (EP367). We also have a show coming up in October with Nick Stefanizzi from Northwell Direct.   All of these great examples are stakeholders harnessing the power of collaboration to defragment patient journeys and get patients into high-value care settings so that the overall cost of care is in range for employers, taxpayers, patients, and American families. I'm so excited, honestly, about that because the healthcare industry is a legacy that we will leave behind to children and grandchildren. I have a vision in my head about what I want the healthcare industry to look like in 25 years. Maybe you do, too. Listen to the show with David Muhlestein, PhD, JD (EP364), for more on that. But the point is, if this vision is going to come true, we need to—like, right now—start building the roadmap to get to that goal. And a lot of this involves facilitating collaboration. Actually collaborating, for reals. There's real momentum behind that in organizations such as the Moving to Value Alliance in Connecticut, where I originally gave a version of this same talk. Thanks, by the way, to Steve Schutzer, MD, for moderating the collaboration panel that I was a part of at aforementioned MTVA symposium. Not only is he a great moderator, but he also has done a great service for patients through his ability to get a whole bunch of surgeons—who are pretty competitive as a general rule—to collaborate and form a Center of Excellence. For more information, go to aventriahealth.com.   Each week on Relentless Health Value, Stacey uses her voice and thought leadership to provide insights for healthcare industry decision makers trying to do the right thing. Each show features expert guests who break down the twists and tricks in the medical field to help improve outcomes and lower costs across the care continuum. Relentless Health Value is a top 100 podcast on iTunes in the medicine category and reaches tens of thousands of engaged listeners across the healthcare industry. In addition to hosting Relentless Health Value, Stacey is co-president of QC-Health, a benefit corporation finding cost-effective ways to improve the health of Americans. She is also co-president of Aventria Health Group, a consultancy working with clients who endeavor to form collaborations with payers, providers, Pharma, employer organizations, or patient advocacy groups. 01:41 What are the two major patient challenges in chronic patient care that can only be solved by collaboration? 01:56 What is the “care gap” problem? 03:19 “Crappy prior auth processes create care gaps.” 03:25 EP361 with Carly Eckert, MD.  04:00 How do you eliminate care gaps proactively? 06:46 EP358 with Wayne Jenkins.  08:21 What is one way to make healthcare more affordable? 09:49 Why aren't more healthcare entities collaborating? 10:04 EP366 with Kevin Schulman, MD.  11:13 EP374 with Dave Chase. 11:18 EP372 with Cora Opsahl.  11:22 EP367 with Doug Hetherington.  11:25 Upcoming episode with Nick Stefanizzi. 12:00 EP364 with David Muhlestein, PhD, JD.   For more information, go to aventriahealth.com.   Our host, Stacey Richter, discusses #collaboration on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast What are the two major patient challenges in chronic patient care that can only be solved by collaboration? Our host, Stacey Richter, discusses #collaboration on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast What is the “care gap” problem? Our host, Stacey Richter, discusses #collaboration on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast “Crappy prior auth processes create care gaps.” Our host, Stacey Richter, discusses #collaboration on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast How do you eliminate care gaps proactively? Our host, Stacey Richter, discusses #collaboration on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast What is one way to make healthcare more affordable? Our host, Stacey Richter, discusses #collaboration on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast Why aren't more healthcare entities collaborating? Our host, Stacey Richter, discusses #collaboration on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Rebecca Etz (Encore! EP295), Olivia Webb (Encore! EP337), Mike Baldzicki, Lisa Bari, Betsy Seals (EP375), Dave Chase, Cora Opsahl (EP373), Cora Opsahl (EP372), Dr Mark Fendrick (Encore! EP308), Erik Davis and Autumn Yongchu (EP371), Erik Davis and Autumn Yongchu (EP370), Keith Hartman, Dr Aaron Mitchell (Encore! EP282), Stacey Richter (INBW34), Ashleigh Gunter, Doug Hetherington, Dr Kevin Schulman, Scott Haas, David Muhlestein, David Scheinker, Ali Ucar, Dr Carly Eckert, Jeb Dunkelberger (EP360), Dan O'Neill, Dr Wayne Jenkins, Liliana Petrova, Ge Bai, Nikhil Krishnan    

Today on MS Understood we chat with Chris. We talked about the skewed view of disease in the world but particularly when working as a chronic care nurse working with people who are quite debilitated from their multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Living with MS and working in that space is curious and a constant reminder to Chris that is really is a spectrum disease. We talk about the guilt that arises in our relationships of not being able to do what we once did before diagnosis. We also talk about toxic positivity and being in denial after a diagnosis and the importance of finding a good psychologist or therapist after a diagnosis.

In this episode, Rohan Verma (Co-Founder & CEO, Breathe Well-being), joins our host Digjay, to talk about his path leading up to entrepreneurship, making the switch from B2B to B2C, the key problem statement that Breathe Well-Being is trying to solve & it's unique product positioning, key learnings from his entrepreneurship journey, achieving balance & focusing on mental wellness as a founder and the importance of nailing the quantum & timing of your fundraise. Breathe Well-Being is a digital therapeutics company that helps people prevent, manage and reverse chronic conditions using a community-first approach. The startup has built a clinically proven Type 2 Diabetes Reversal Programme which has seen rapid adoption over the past couple of years & very high retention rates across all it's cohorts. Breathe Well-Being is backed by marquee VCs like Accel, 3one4 Capital, General Catalyst as well as angel investors like Sandeep Singhal, Ashish Gupta, Stanford Angels among others. Prior to Breathe Well-being, Rohan ran an edtech startup before spending 3 years at McKinsey & Nomura. An alum of NTU Singapore, Rohan is a Crossfit Level 2 trainer & mindfulness coach. You can connect with him here on Linkedin. ---- Show notes – (01:45) Rohan's background & path leading up to Breathe Well-Being (03:50) The switch from B2B to B2C (11:50) Problem statement & Breathe Well-Being's unique product positioning (20:55) ‘No outcome, No pay' policy for clients (26:13) Key learnings from Rohan's entrepreneurship journey (28:38) Achieving balance & focusing on mental wellness as a founder (31:35) How to assess whether a company is ready to raise venture capital? (37:25) Managing back-to-back funding rounds; Importance of nailing the quantum & timing of your fundraise (39:15) Rapid fire and closing remarks ---- If you liked our episode, you can subscribe to our podcast on any podcast platforms of your choice (like Spotify & Apple iTunes). We would appreciate if you could leave us a review on Apple iTunes. This helps others discover the podcast organically. You can visit thevcpreneur.com and follow us on Twitter @thevcpreneur_ & Instagram @thevcpreneur for more episodes and interesting insights on the startup ecosystem. You can also follow our host Digjay here on Linkedin & Twitter