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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 7:16

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S4 Ep28: Perspectives on Leveraging Data and AI in Payer and Provider Space—featuring Amir Azarbad & Frank Webster

HLTH Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 20:06

About Amir Azarbad:Amir Azarbad is the Managing Director of 10Pearls Healthcare Practice, focusing on strategic and technology solutions. He has over 20 years of healthcare experience and has helped organizations transform their legacy solutions to reduce administrative costs while increasing automation and enabling business configurable solutions.Prior to his current role, he was the founder of Inspirant Group, which was acquired by 10Pearls in March of 2023. Amir was also executive director of Strategy and Technology Innovation for Health Care Services Corporation (Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, TX, NM, OK, and MT) and was responsible for transforming care and utilization management for more than 15 million members through innovative data-centered process management platforms that resulted in significant operational savings. About Frank Webster:Frank Webster is the ChiefMedicalOfficerof Health Care Service Corporation(BlueCross Blue Shield of IL, TX, NM, OK, and MT), focusing on clinical data management, improving access to behavioral health services, and the overall measurement, improvement, and integration of behavioral with medical services. He has over 25 years of invaluable clinical and leadership experience, dedicated to improving and implementing large-scale system-wide reorganizations.Prior to joining HCSC, Dr. Webster was responsible for Dallas area Psychiatric Emergency Services. He has extensive background in Managed Behavioral Healthcare, including commercial and government contracts and ASOs. Dr. Webster holds an MD from The University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, andisanAdjunctProfessor for Health InformaticsattheUniversity of Texas at TylerThings You'll Learn:The importance of understanding the limitations of your data and its implications. There is a critical need for critical thinking and not blindly accepting AI recommendations without understanding what the data can and cannot reveal.The a need to start with the end in mind and work backward when navigating healthcare transformation. It is important to challenge questions upfront to ensure that the focus is on thoughtful, practical solutions rather than simply being swayed by flashy but impractical ideas.The need to reach out and engage in discussions about practical solutions for healthcare, encouraging listeners to take proactive steps toward change.Resources:Connect with and follow Amir Azarbad on LinkedIn.Connect with and follow Frank Webster on LinkedIn.Follow 10Pearls on LinkedIn.Visit the 10Pearls website here.Follow HCSC on LinkedIn. Visit the HCSC website here.

Elevance, HCSC reportedly eye Cigna's MA business + more

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 6:39

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Elevance, HCSC reportedly eye Cigna's MA business + more

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 6:39

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Hekker EB-n jártunk [házunk_tája]

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 23:05

Hacker EB-n jártunk,Adatbázist láttunk.Feltörjük majd szépen, jó lesz?Kali kell, vagy Parrot OS?Tudtad, hogy pont úgy, ahogy a fociból - hackelésből szintén van Európa bajnokság? Ez az ECSC. Magyarország idén másodjára indult rajta, és ebben az adásban a válogatottunk csapatvezetőjével beszélgettünk a versenyről, a magyar csapatról, a helyezésünkről, és a csapatszervezés nehézségeiről. - Az ECSC hivatalos weboldala -Az EB-n kívül létezik egy magyar verseny is, amit az NKI szervez, ez a HCSC névre hallgat.- Erről bővebben ide kattintva olvashatsz! -

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Dr. Ven Mothkur, Senior Strategy Consultant of Key Provider Contracting at HCSC

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 5:51

This episode recorded live at the 8th Annual Becker's HIT + DH + RCM Conference in Chicago features Dr. Ven Mothkur, Senior Strategy Consultant of Key Provider Contracting at HCSC. Here, he discusses his career path journey, innovating to solve problems in healthcare, and more.

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Dr. Ven Mothkur, Senior Strategy Consultant of Key Provider Contracting at HCSC

Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health IT

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 5:51

This episode recorded live at the 8th Annual Becker's HIT + DH + RCM Conference in Chicago features Dr. Ven Mothkur, Senior Strategy Consultant of Key Provider Contracting at HCSC. Here, he discusses his career path journey, innovating to solve problems in healthcare, and more.

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The Secret to Creating Alignment During Change with Michael Judd

Hot Mess Hotline

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 49:10

Successful leaders find themselves creating alignment during change. Michael Judd shares one of his initial turnaround gigs where he learned this skill directly and then took it with him for the rest of his career. Learn from his experience and self awareness: Do you know your business' safety net and risk tolerance? Do you know how to create clarity when there's confusion? Do you know how to align the expectations of your manager with your peers and your teams? Do you know if you're an innovator, builder, or maintainer? Listen in to this wisdom-packed episode on logical steps to take for any hot mess. Find the full blog post at https://stefaniekrievins.com/the-secret-to-creating-alignment-during-change-with-michael-judd/ About Michael Judd Michael Judd is a technology and strategy expert that has over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 executives from a variety of industries. His past clients include American Express, Aon, HCSC, Providian, Raytheon, Washington Mutual, and Zurich Insurance. He is known for bringing strong strategic, financial, and operational skills to develop disruptive technology strategies that make sense for his clients. He is a CPA with a strong reputation for collaboration and global experience, he tackles the largest challenges, transforming how people and their processes engage with technology to drive business value.

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HnL304 - WoLfY és D3v

Hack és Lángos

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 73:27

Mai adásban D3v és WoLfY mesél a HCSC és ECSC kihívásról.Aztán elbúcsúznak, mert be lesznek zsákolva amiért megosztották ezeket az információkat. Elérhetőségeink:TelegramTwitterInstagramFacebookMail: info@hackeslangos.show

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HCSC Executive Greg Brown on Driving Proactive, Predictive, and Personalized Customer Service

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 22:03

784: Greg Brown, Chief Customer Service Officer at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), joins the broadcast to speak about being a customer-focused organization and leveraging technology to drive a proactive, predictive, and personalized customer experience. He emphasizes the value of a positive attitude, positive habits, and continuous improvement in achieving success in customer service and why he looks for humility, emotional intelligence, accountability, and learning agility when recruiting talent for his team. Finally, Greg talks about the trends in technology that are on his radar, how those trends aim to impact the customer experience, and the keys to success that have helped him throughout his career.

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HCSC Executive Greg Brown on Driving Proactive, Predictive, and Personalized Customer Service

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 22:03

784: Greg Brown, Chief Customer Service Officer at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), joins the broadcast to speak about being a customer-focused organization and leveraging technology to drive a proactive, predictive, and personalized customer experience. He emphasizes the value of a positive attitude, positive habits, and continuous improvement in achieving success in customer service and why he looks for humility, emotional intelligence, accountability, and learning agility when recruiting talent for his team. Finally, Greg talks about the trends in technology that are on his radar, how those trends aim to impact the customer experience, and the keys to success that have helped him throughout his career.

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Episode 109: Understanding the Brave New World of Health Care AI with HCSC's DerrickHiggins

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 30:05

Matthew chats with Derrick Higgins, Head of Enterprise Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas). Derrick discusses how his organization is leveraging artificial intelligence, his thoughts on future applications, and federal government role in AI governance.

TPM Episode 328: Jason Borgstede, Pro Snowboarder, Entrepreneur

The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 80:41

Jason Borgstede is an OG snowboarder who did everything in snowboarding without having a pro model. While that's a bummer, Jason is an X-Games Gold Medalist, he filmed with Mack Dawg, and he rode for the biggest brands in the sport…he did so much over his career that this is a two-parter. Jason wears his heart on his sleeve and in part 1, we talk about poker, living all over, finding skate and snow, sponsorship letters, getting on the Burton Factory Team, and much more. Mark Sullivan and Mike Arzt ask the Inappropriate Questions Jason Borgstede Show Notes: 3:00: His marathon bet, Danny Way, and Poker 20:30: Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet. Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:30: St Louis, California, Texas, and no male role model at home 30:00: Skateboarding, moving to AK, and skating in Hawaii, 38:30: Stanley: Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there 40:30: Finding snowboarding, boards, pro in everything, and skate and snowboard becomes life 50:00: Wrestling, Boarderline, getting on the shop team, and sponsor me letters 61:00: Knee surgery, HCSC digger, getting on the in-house Burton Team, and his first product box 75:00: Inappropriate Questions with Mark Sullivan and Mike Arzt

Episode 97: Exploring Ways to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care

Data Science Perspectives

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 42:06

A WEDI Spotlight from December 2022 featured a panel of health care cybersecurity SMEs discussing how to strengthen cybersecurity in the industry. The panelists: Denise Anderson, President and CEO, H-ISAC, Chris Lodico, Sr Director, Information Safety, HCSC, Dr. Stephen Leffler, President and COO, and Dr. Douglas Gentile, Sr VP Information Technology, both with the University of Vermont Medical Health Network

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Season 6, Episode 5 - Satish Padiyar, Divisional VP of Data & Analytics, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 30:46

A discussion with Satish Padiyar, Divisional VP of Data & Analytics, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). HCSC is a $50B member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield family. He has held prior roles at McKesson, Ally Financial, Caterpillar, and BMC Software. He talks about the commonality he's seen in the fundamentals of data and analytics across industries, the advancements in operationalizing and automating analytics, why he thinks his efforts to acquire various certifications helped make him a better leader, how building a career requires some leaps of faith, and more. #analytics #datascience #leadership #machinelearning #ai #artificialintelligence #HCSC #BCBS #bluecrossblueshield #McKesson #AllyFinancial #Caterpillar #BMCSoftware

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Kindness Is A Key Component To Inclusion With Raquel Daniels, Vice President And Chief Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Officer

HerCsuite™ Radio - For Women Leaders On The Move

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 26:37

Leaders of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and employees together can contribute to creating an inclusive culture and it all starts with being kind to others. In this interview with Raquel Daniels, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer at HCSC talks with host Natalie Benamou about her career journey and making an impact. Raquel Daniels believes that kindness is one of the key components to diversity, equity and inclusion. In this podcast interview, Raquel discusses what equity truly means, how inclusion happens at the organizational level, and how simple acts like saying 'Hello' can have a ripple effect on the world around us.Join in and learn how your act of kindness will have a big impact on the world. 3 Ways To Create an Inclusive Culture:Say Hello: It is a big word that really makes people feel you care.Ask What is Your Experience? Be curious about people you encounter.Say Good Morning: You never know how that will lift someone up. "How can I serve and create relationships with people who are underrepresented. How do I form human connections that are mutually beneficial? It is all about the nuance to really think about we understand people's unique circumstances." - Raquel Daniels How Leaders Can Ensure Everyone Feels IncludedWhen we understand there is a different a need and we incorporate it, an individual feels welcomed.Inclusion is going to be the super power for all leadersThe more curious we are, the more we strive, and get to know peopleLeaders have the greatest opportunity to be thoughtful in the way we connect with our teams Everything Starts With KindnessHow do we create space for people to be authentically who they are?It starts with a handshakeThe little things is a really big deal. We take it for granted.The opportunity begins with 'Hello' How To Move Past HelloYour Contribution doesn't have to be bigWe each have the ability to impact others ->What Does The Future Hold: DEI is now a business pillar in organizations and it will lead to positive outcomes. "Diversity Equity and Inclusion is for all of us...We continue to ensure the conversation to apply and broadening of the conversationThe goal of many organizations, is to have DEI embedded in their culture."- Raquel Daniels Join us March 8th: For Our Embrace Equity Panel featuring Raquel Daniels: https://evt.to/aissaemswThank you for spending your time with us. This show is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Circle 8 Leadership Development Programs. Learn which program is right for you on HerCsuite.com with a quick 3 question quiz right next to the Schedule a Call button. Gain a competitive advantage and help more women advance in every career phase. If you found this episode helpful, we would be so honored if you would share it with a friend or colleague. Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.Thank you Raquel Daniels for being a featured speaker and member of HerCsuite™.

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Episode 82:Early Insight on the Proposed Prior Authorization and Attachments Rules with HCSC's Durwin Day

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 15:31

Michael chats with Durwin Day, Health Information Manager with Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). Durwin also is a long standing member of WEDI's Board of Directors and is the co-chair of its Attachments Subworkgroup. Durwin offers his initial thoughts on the PA and Attachments proposed rules, the role of FHIR and a glimpse into the potential discussions that will take place during his Attachments Subworkgroup meetings. If you are a WEDI member, participation in any workgroup meeting is a benefit you should take advantage of. If you are not a member, visit wedi.org to learn more about the association.

Bryan Fox | The Bomb Hole Episode 135

The Bomb Hole

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 258:27

This snowboard pro was raised in the desert but drawn to snow after seeing a snowboard video that changed the path of his life forever now with 11 video parts under his belt, a quiver of pro models, competition results, co-founder of brands, board designer, producer, board collector and most important a steward of our sport. We talk posers, cocaine, Wittlake, love, passion, Alaska, T Ricky, raw talent, Drink Water, shop kids, HCSC, spinning of the toes, shred culture, Exlax, mentorship, travel, evil energy liquids, community, intuition, close calls and so much more. Most pro's we talk to grew up either in a mountain town or at least had seen snow sometime in their early life so getting on a snowboard was just something they would do while growing up. That was not the case for our guest Bryan Fox as he had never even seen snow in person until the day he strapped in. In this week's episode of The Bomb Hole we will hear how snowboarding would become his new passion and turn into a life long pursuit of sliding sideways in powder and become a cultural advocate of this sport we all love so much!Special ThanksTen Barrel Pub BeerThe Patreon Members, We would not do this without you!!- https://www.patreon.com/thebombhole Edmonton Style Experience https://exploreedmonton.com/event-calendar/the-style-experience Stance | https://www.stance.com Union- https://unionbindingcompany.com Volcom- https://www.volcom.com Sun Bum- https://www.sunbum.com Mammoth Mountain- https://www.mammothmountain.com Autumn Headwear | https://autumnheadwear.com InstagramBryan Fox's instagram @bryanwfox https://www.instagram.com/bryanwfox/ @thebombhole: https://www.instagram.com/thebombhole/ @Grendiesel : https://www.instagram.com/grendiesel/@E_stone : https://www.instagram.com/e_stone/ Budz Print Shop- www.e-stonephoto.com https://307o96449135872.3dcartstores.com For all things Bomb Hole, go to : https://thebombhole.com/BOMB HOLE STORE: https://thebombhole.com/collections/allWatch the episode on YouTube- https://youtu.be/UBdLLmy4DuQJoin The Bomb Squad on our Patreon page! Props to all of our Patreon members for the support. We could not make these episodes happen without your help! Patreon members get the chance to ask guests questions and find out who we will be interviewing before anyone else. They also receive Bomb Hole merch and a custom Bomb Squad sticker!!! Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeShow Notes-Melt Down Project | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPh9yaWlbRs Extreme Sports And Bad Behaviors | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.722769/full Imposter Syndrome | https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469 High Cascade Snowboard Camp | https://highcascade.com Tribe | http://www.sebastianjunger.com/tribe-by-sebastian-junger Some Kind Of Life | https://archive.org/details/some_kinda_life/some_kinda_life.iso Mediocre Madness | https://www.wedrinkwater.com/pages/mediocre-madness Energy Drinks In Snowboarding | https://whitelines.com/archive/features/snowboardings-energy-drink-revolution.html Light Pillars | https://snapshot.canon-asia.com/tw/article/eng/magical-winterscapes-when-diamond-dust-becomes-sun-pillars Craig Kelly The Smooth Groove | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGa_8jVA3P0 Drink Water | https://www.wedrinkwater.com Rat Race 8th Recap | https://www.wedrinkwater.com Austin Smith Leaves Nitro After 12 Years | https://www.snowboarder.com/videos/austin-smith-bids-a-fond-farewell-to-nitro-after-12-years-of-good-times/ Rascals | https://www.snowboardingfilms.net/film/the-rascals Life In General | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo4gV3tuwoQ Trust your Gut | https://hbr.org/2022/03/how-to-stop-overthinking-and-start-trusting-your-gut Thanks For Listening!

HCSC-ECSC harmadik felvonás [Cybersec'22]

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 28:28

Korábban már meséltünk nektek az idei HCSC és az ECSC kiberversenyekről, most azonban a versenyzők benyomásait is megismerhetitek, emellett kicsit bepillantást nyerhettek abba, hogy hogyan gondolkodik egy igazi hacker. Kiderül az is, hogy kinek és miért érdemes jelentkeznie egy hacker versenyre és, hogy mi a dolga például egy „kiberedzőnek”.Nemzetbiztonsági Szakszolgálat Nemzeti Kibervédelmi IntézetWeb: https://nki.gov.huEmail: podcast@nki.gov.huFacebook: https://facebook.com/nki.gov.hu/Instagram: https://instagram.com/nki.gov.hu/Zene © Dudás Tamás

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Tapasztalatok a „hacker EB-ről” [aktuális]

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 19:57

Véget ért a nagy európai kiberverseny, a European Cybersecurity Challenge (ECSC), amit nyugodtan nevezhetünk akár a hackerek EB-jének is. A kifejezetten fiatalokból álló magyar csapat nagyon szép eredményt ért el ezen a komoly technikai erőpróbán, ezúton gratulálunk nekik és a szervezőknek! A fizikailag is kihívást jelentő versenyről, a feladatokról és tapasztalatokról a hazai csapat felkészítésének vezetőjével, Petivel beszélgettünk, akit még a helyszínen csíptünk el telefonon.Az ECSC hivatalos weboldala: https://ecsc.eu/Az adásban említett HCSC-s epizód: https://kibertamadas.simplecast.com/episodes/hcsc22-a-kedvenc-kiberversenyedNemzetbiztonsági Szakszolgálat Nemzeti Kibervédelmi IntézetWeb: https://nki.gov.huEmail: podcast@nki.gov.huFacebook: https://facebook.com/nki.gov.hu/Instagram: https://instagram.com/nki.gov.hu/Zene © Dudás Tamás

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„Halló, Vegas?” Ilyen volt a BlackHat és a Def Con

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 29:37

Las Vegas-ból jelentkezett kollégánk a BlackHatről és a DefConról, a világ két leghíresebb hacker konferenciájáról, amelyeken a tavalyi HCSC nyerteseivel vett részt. Kiderül, hogy miért is elképesztő élmény egy ilyen „hacker vidámpark”, és betekintést nyerhettek egy-két izgalmas előadásba is.BlackHat: https://www.blackhat.com/us-22Def Con: https://defcon.org/Kevin Mitnick a Twitteren: https://twitter.com/kevinmitnickNemzetbiztonsági Szakszolgálat Nemzeti Kibervédelmi IntézetWeb: https://nki.gov.huEmail: podcast@nki.gov.huFacebook: https://facebook.com/nki.gov.hu/Instagram: https://instagram.com/nki.gov.hu/Zene © Dudás Tamás

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HCSC aims to expand MA offerings, Centene expects disappointing MA star ratings + more

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 4:24

Laura Dyrda gives updates on the Payer industry.

HCSC'22: a kedvenc kiberversenyed [házunk_tája]

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 23:35

A Hungarian Cybersecurity Challenge #kiberverseny szervezésekor a célunk mindig az, hogy egy izgalmas tudáspróba elé állítsuk a #kiberbiztonság iránt érdeklődőket. Ez az, ami sosem változik, azonban idén több mindent másképpen tervezünk megvalósítani, mint a korábbi években. A #HCSC'22 főszervezőjétől most mindent is megtudhattok a versenyről, és az is kiderül, hogy miért érdemes bárkinek regisztrálni, aki egy kicsit is érdeklődik az IT irányába.Regisztrálni itt tudtok, ahol minden fontos nevezési információt megtaláltok: https://nki.gov.hu/rendezvenyek/hcsc22/Na és persze semmiképp se hagyjátok ki a HCSC #nyereményjátékot, amelynek feladatai már a versenyre való felkészítés jegyében születtek, így kíváló lehetőség az agytekervények bemelegítésére: https://nki.gov.hu/it-biztonsag/tanacsok/bemelegitunk-a-hcsc22-re-jatssz-velunk-te-is-es-nyerj-nbsz-nki-ajandekcsomagot/Nemzetbiztonsági Szakszolgálat Nemzeti Kibervédelmi IntézetWeb: https://nki.gov.huEmail: podcast@nki.gov.huFacebook: https://facebook.com/nki.gov.hu/Instagram: https://instagram.com/nki.gov.hu/Zene © Dudás Tamás

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BCBS of Tennessee, HCSC executive moves + health plan to exit Wisconsin

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 2:54

Tune in for the latest news on the Payer industry.

FORGET MICRO-NETWORKS: HOW AVANEER HEALTH IS BUILDING THE ONE HEALTH DATA EXCHANGE TO RULE THEM ALL

Blog - WTF Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 23:58

What BIG thing is Avaneer Health building with its $50 million SEED round backed by not-just-investors-but-also-partners CVS Health, Aetna, Anthem, Cleveland Clinic, HCSC, PNC Bank, Sentara Healthcare and IBM Watson Health? CEO Stuart Hanson stops by to clear-up the mystery that IS Avaneer Health, and how the massive data exchange platform it's building is meant to connect the data coming out of the biggest payers and biggest providers in healthcare, directly and in real-time. Hang on – is this the blockchain-based data exchange healthcare has been talking about for more than a decade?? It sure is trying to be. And what Stuart says is different about Avaneer's effort is, indeed, the fact that it's backed by some of the biggest brands in the business and that they see the business case in being able to more effectively share their data with one another. As he explains it, “this problem of data interoperability and data fluidity is bigger than any competitive business model that they need to worry about…” Stuart is careful to explain what Avaneer IS and what it IS NOT, and this is critical to the company's growth plans and revenue model. Avaneer is NOT a data intermediary; it's not about aggregating data, normalizing it, de-identifying it, or applying any fancy machine learning algorithms to it to deliver “insights” on it. Avaneer is strictly a platform for secure, compliant data exchange, so, for example, Anthem can connect to Cleveland Clinic in real-time and verify insurance coverage. The revenue model is currently built around access to the network and will one-day-soon also take in fees from ‘Solutions Innovators' (aka data-aggregating, algorithm-loving, insights-dropping health tech companies) that will offer their services as add-on's to Avaneer's customers who are plugged into the network. What's ahead for this stealthy start-up as it scales? Could they REALLY be looking to raise a follow-on seed round?? Find out what kind of investors they're looking for and what's ahead on their product roadmap in this in-depth chat. *** Jessica DaMassa, the emerging ‘It girl' of health tech interviewing, chats it up with the ‘who's who' of the health tech and healthcare innovation set on 'WTF Health - What's the Future, Health?' Catch 100's of interviews with leading health tech startups and the VC investors, health insurance companies, big pharma co's, and hospital systems helping bring their new ideas into the healthcare establishment. From AI and Big Data to digital health, virtual care, telehealth, digital therapeutics, payment model innovation, and investing, Jessica helps you spot the trends and figure out what's next. Subscribe to WTF Health's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/wtfhealth Follow Jess DaMassa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessdamassa Visit WTF Health: https://www.wtf.health "WTF Health - What's the Future, Health?" is sponsored in part by OneDrop, Transcarent, Pfizer, Wheel, Vida Health, 120/80 MKTG, Komodo Health, Newtopia, & Bayer G4A. Special thanks to our distribution partner, The Health Care Blog. To learn more about WTF Health or throw some sponsorship dollars at our show yourself, check out www.wtf.health.

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Avaneer Health: Establishing Private, Secure Networks with Blockchain to Streamline Healthcare & Administrative Processes

The Dish on Health IT

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 27:23

Ken Kleinberg, Practice Lead of Innovative Technologies at Point-of-Care Partners (POCP), and host of The Dish on Health IT kicked off the episode by welcoming co-host Jocelyn Keegan and our special guest, Gabriela Pelin, Chief Innovation Officer with Avaneer Health. This episode will feature a discussion on how Avaneer Health is establishing a trusted network to streamline health care processes, the technology they're using that significantly includes blockchain and the vision they have for the industry. Ken explains that he first met the folks at Avaneer, a couple of HIMSS conferences ago and he's been excited about the work they're pioneering ever since.Jocelyn Keegan, Payer Practice Lead at POCP introduced herself explaining that she is a devoted change agent focused on getting stuff built and done for real. She went on to say that her focus, at POCP is on interoperability, prior authorizations, and the convergence of where tech standards and product strategy happens. Jocelyn also conveyed that she is the program manager for Da Vinci Project, which is probably one of the most expansive FHIR accelerators to date. Jocelyn explained that she is excited to hear from Gabriela and the work that Avaneer is doing, especially with the introduction of technologies like blockchain into the space. Guest, Gabriela Pelin thanked Ken and Jocelyn for having her on and expressed excitement to be part of the podcast. She began introducing herself explaining that her career seemed to constantly land her in the middle of transformation or innovation. Gabriela went on to say that luckily, over the past three and a half years, she stumbled over blockchain technology. She discovered that blockchain is a fascinating technology that enables people to work together. Her drive for innovation was immediately stoked and she was propelled to understand it. She went on to explain that Avaneer has many people at the table from very influential payers and providers who are all very interested in how to make progress in applying blockchain in healthcare. Ken then asked Gabriela to give a high-level overview of Avaneer health, their founders, participants, targeted use cases, and the network being established. He explained that he thinks most listeners will likely be wondering if Avaneer is like a clearing house or other entity already out there.Gabriela explained that the founders of Avaneer talked for a long time with founding network members about the purpose of the work, why the network needed blockchain and what about the industry needed to change. Each discussion brought them back to wanting to improve the patient experience and outcomes because each person either has been, will be or have a loved one that is a patient and that it was imperative to improve the overall experience and outcomes because all people deserve better. Gabriela went on to explain that the health care market is notorious for discrepancy in interests between the different players in the market, and they don't necessarily naturally work together to solve broader, industry problems. Avaneer wanted to create a network that would allow these stakeholders to come together to fix these issues for all patients and their families. Avaneer wants to reimagine the industry, and all of the steps in the back-office administration and care delivery so that we can accelerate healthcare, Gabriela explained that this is how they came up with the idea of connect once and consume many solutions, many use cases and connect direct. Moving forward, Avaneer wants payers, providers, pharmacies, clearing houses, really anyone needing to exchange clinical and administrative data to be part of this all-inclusive network so that everybody can connect directly, and we can make a difference for people.Ken then asked for Gabriela to list founders and members, and to describe some of the use cases Avaneer is tackling first.Gabriela explained that Avaneer has payers like, Anthem, Aetna, CVS, and HCSC. Those organizations are considered visionaries in terms of the different projects they take on to move the market and make a difference for their members. Cleveland clinic, known for its innovation in the industry, is also a member. She explained that Avaneer members so far are early adopters and that there are also members from the financial and broader technology industries participating like PNC Bank and IBM. The participation of these non-healthcare companies brings a different point of view and an important balance throughout the journey. Gabriela closed her commentary about members by affirming that it's good to have a diversified group since Avaneer wants to be all inclusive,Gabriela then went on to explain the initial use cases Avaneer is tackling. Coverage and eligibility data is one of the first things Avaneer will be tackling to make sure that all parties have access to a patient's coverage information, information related to services performed by whom and when and that everyone has access to the same copy of the same information. Gabriela explained that if everybody's on the same page and the communication is direct, then you can cut steps between what is your eligibility, what are your benefits, and here is the payment from the insurance company. Avaneer believes this can be accomplished, even if it's a difficult process, by using blockchain. Ken turned the floor over to Jocelyn to comment on her thoughts about what Avaneer is trying to accomplish. Jocelyn expressed excitement about the network and the use of blockchain. She explained that through her work with Da Vinci and in her projects at POCP, she's recognized that the claims database is the only place considered a source of truth and there isn't currently a lot of transparency with the patient and the provider about what a patient's specific benefits are at a specific point in time. Jocelyn then asked Gabriela to talk about what this kind of transparency would look like in the real world for payers, providers, and patients and to explain what these initial Avaneer projects really look like. Gabriela stated that the work is still new but that the technology stack has been deployed. Avaneer founding members are focused on completing the technology stack and getting a few applications running this year. Once that goal is met, Avaneer wants to open the network to the market. Ken asked for more details about the technology Avaneer is using whether blockchain, FHIR or cloud. Gabriela explained that the industry has been moving towards the cloud at a steady pace even if it's only really picked up steam over the last couple years. The core Avaneer architecture is cloud-based as a basic layer and network management layered over to ensure its scalable and increased traffic can be routed over time. Additionally, the information that can be allowed or should be disallowed based on HIPAA rules must be programmed in based on roles network members will assign to their employees. Blockchain as a service is the other part that allows members to build on basic blockchain but ensures that everyone has agreed to the same process. She observed that Avaneer is learning from the work of Da Vinci regarding how to get multiple stakeholders to agree to a joint process. The discussion moved to talk about FHIR, the HL7 Accelerator program and other standards development happening and how more stakeholders seem to be coming together to collaborate and contribute to standards development to solve these bigger more complex issues which is ultimately going to move the industry forward. Ken then shifted the conversation back to TEFCA and other organizations like Carequality, the eHealth Exchange, CommonWell and asked Gabriela to describe how Avaneer compares or fits in with these initiatives. Gabriela explicated that they are appreciative that the industry has made progress with the initiatives Ken named and that Avaneer sees them as supporting the traditional point to point connection. This approach enables one transaction between willing parties, whereas Avaneer is trying to solve for this problem of payers and providers constantly having to review every single solution that they want to implement on their system. So Avaneer is building this network to allow one connection to consume many services. This would allow members to essentially review security and other connection considerations once and then perform transactions or use solutions as needed. Gabriela reminded Ken and Jocelyn that they are still in the stage or proving their approach works.Ken followed up by asking whether Avaneer is considering becoming a QHIN under TEFCA. Gabriela said that Avaneer met with ONC. And that during those discussions it became clear that HIEs are using technology from 20+ years ago and Avaneer wants the opportunity to build new solutions from scratch instead of patchworking into already old and deteriorating technology systems. Jocelyn then asked Gabriela how she would want listeners to the podcast to get involved or figure out how to align with Avaneer or adopt something like blockchain. Basically what actions could listeners take to take bigger leaps in leveraging new technologies? Gabriela responded by explaining that Avaneer is happy to talk to organizations and offer practical advice but for the time being they are very much heads down trying to prove the network is viable. Once they are past the proof point, Avaneer will be in a better position to work more closely with stakeholders on how they can join and move forward. In closing, Ken asked what Gabriela would like the industry to know or if she had any final message that they want to send out. Gabriela responded by asking the industry keep an open mind on blockchain. She explained that she recognizes not everybody is there yet. She and the people at Avaneer really believe that blockchain is a technology that is going to help healthcare. She explained that it must be said that blockchain doesn't belong in every single use case. But she asked that the industry keep an open mind and be willing to help explore the possibilities on this journey. Ken then thanked Okay Gabriela and Jocelyn for being on the podcast and reminded listeners they can find past episodes on all podcast platforms and the POCP website and that videos of the conversations are posted on the POCP YouTube channel.

Wake Up Tri - Counties Cassandra Schmoll HCSC

Illinois News Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 7:30

Cassandra Schmoll from the Henry County Senior Center was our guest on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Thursday, January 6th, 2022. Cassandra joined WKEI to talk about Home Delivered Meals. Anyone 60 years old or older qualifies for the Home Delivered Meal Program and the cost is only a suggested donation. Thus, if you are in need in Henry County don't hesitate to reach out and get signed up. Contact Cassandra Schmoll at 309-853-8831. And hear Cassandra talk about the Henry County Senior Center on today's show below...

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Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience (2021-11-24) 30th Anniversary of the Home Composed Song Contest, Junior Eurovision 2021 and more

Eurovision Radio International

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 231:53

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is also broadcast on RUN FM in the United Kingdom live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom. AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK Home Composed Song Contest 30th Anniversary Show with Stefan Engel - LIVE! Junior Eurovision Song Contest Review and Preview for 2021 Eurovision Cover Spot and The Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Spotlight: Italy's History at the Eurovision Song Contest with Tom Carr Eurovision News from escXtra.com with Nathan Waddell Eurovision Birthday File and Coverpot with David Mann Your music requests New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists Home Composed Song Contest 30th Anniversary Celebration Show: The Home Composed Song Contest (HCSC) is an annual online competition for non-professional songwriters who are also fans of the Eurovision Song Contest. First held in 1991, the aim of HCSC is simple: to give fans who write their own songs the opportunity to take part in a Eurovision-style contest. Their compositions go head-to-head in a friendly competition, culminating in an exciting voting presentation. The competitors also form juries who, along with the public and invited judges, decide the eventual winner of the competition. Over the years, 33 different countries have been represented in the competition, from Portugal to Russia and most points in between. As the contest approaches its thirtieth edition, it is believed to be the longest-running pan-European song contest other than Eurovision itself! The website of the Home Composed Song Contest can be viewed here - CLICK HERE Stefan Engel is organising the 30th Anniversary show that can be followed on YouTube and already this week on Radio International the second hour is devoted to celebrate the 30th Anniversary as Stefan Engel is joining JP to take a look back at the highlights of the Home Composed Song Contest. The Radio International Interview Hall of Fame: During the Interview Sessions Radio International takes photos and videos which you can find on the Radio International Interview Hall of Fame 2020 and 2021. To view the photos done during the interviews - click here - for the Radio International Hall of Fame Photo Album. This is the Hall of Fame: Charlotte Perrelli, Linda Martin, Niamh Kavanagh, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Emmelie de Forest, Scott Fitzgerald, Eldar of Ell and Nikki, Sanna Nielsen, Lina Hedlund and Andreas Lundstedt from Alcazar, Poli Genova, Ira Losco, Jan Johansen Nicki French, Debbie Scerri, Rasmussen, Rainer from Wind, Jalisse, Maja Keuc (Amaya),Thomas Forstner, Lisa Andreas, Esther Hart, Vanilla Ninja, Maja Keuc (Amaya), Sibel Tüzün, Justs, James Newman, Senhit, Serhat, Vanessa Amarosi, Lesley Roy, Brooke, Franklin, Martina Majerle of Quartissimo, Miriam Christine, Claudia Faniello, Fabrizio Faniello, Chanel, Jordan Ravi, Viorela Moraru, Mia Negovetic, Parvani Violet Vasil, Janice Mangion, Mariette, KEiiNO, Anett Kublin (Anett and Fredi), Tess Merkel, Glen Vella, Hera Björk, Anton Ewald, Katrina Dimanta formerly of Aarzemnieki, ManuElla, Tusse, Blind Channel, Danny Saucedo, Jendrik, Tornike Kipiani, GO_A, Kurt Calleja, Rafał Brzozowski, Barbara Pravi, Fyr og Flamme, almost all artists from the Eurovision 2021 class. Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021: Junior Eurovision 2021 will take place in Paris, France on 19 Dec 2021 after the victory of Valentina with the song "J'Imagine" in 2020 for France. The song was written by Barbara Pravi who came second at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. The 19th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be staged on 19 December 2021 with 19 countries taking part: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malta, The Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Spain and Ukraine. Hosts and Venue: The venue is La Seine Musicale, Paris, France and the hosts are Elodie Gossuin, Olivier Minne and Carla As most of the countries have already selected their entry to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021, Radio International will get the fans in the mood introducing the songs to the audience but also playing some of the highlights of the previous editions of the contest. Updates from the official website of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest can be viewed here - click here. Alternatively, our friends from Wikipedia also have a good overview of the contest - click here. Find out more details of how to tune in live - click here For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

AdVAncing: A Growth Mindset

Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 19:17

On this episode of Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development Amy Parker, VA's Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Mr. Jeffrey Smith, who at the time of recording was the Executive Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration's Office of Talent Management, to talk about AdVAncing: A Growth Mindset. During this episode, Amy and Jeff talk about how a growth mindset is essential for building a successful future as an individual and as an organization. This episode will also highlight how you can build key skills for success in any role including continual learning, strategic thinking, and problem solving through developmental opportunities like mentoring and coaching. If you would like to learn more about the Office of Talent Management's services, you can visit their website. Mr. Jeffrey Smith is now the Executive Director of VBA's Office of Mission Support. We wish him success in his new role and look forward to working with Dr. Aaron Lee, who has filled the role of Executive Director of the Office of Talent Management.

AdVAncing: Emotional Intelligence

Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 15:30

If you would like to continue this episode's conversation, Ms. Turner can be reached at Megan.Turner5@va.gov to answer questions dive deeper into the topics discussed. Acquisition professionals can learn more about VAAA's training programs at https://www.acquisitionacademy.va.gov.

AdVAncing: Employee Engagement

Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 21:22

Tune in to hear about ways you can build a more positive workplace culture and become more engaged at work. Dr. Marks and Mr. McCloskey highlight actionable tactics you can use to begin building a better, more inclusive workplace. All listeners can learn more about NCOD's research on and tools for employee engagement and organizational health at their website. VA employees can access their workgroup's AES dashboard and Your Leadership Canvas to begin conversations about making small steps with big impacts on your engagement at work. The Leadership Development Framework – a roadmap for your professional development journey – is also available to all VA public servants.

Season 2 Trailer

Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 1:37

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Human Capital Services Center and Ms. Amy Parker, VA's Chief Learning Officer, are excited to announce the launch of season two of Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development. Each episode features actionable insights, experiences, and helpful advice for the VA community and those interested in honing their professional development skills. Tune in every other Friday starting on February 26, 2021!

Episode 13: Your Organizational Hygiene Habits to Combat Ransomware andOther Cyber Attacks with EHNAC's Lee Barrett

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 46:38

Matthew sits with EHNAC Executive Director and CEO Lee Barrett, a veteran healthcare leader and subject matter expert on data security. As the US healthcare industry is threatened with ransomware attacks from cyber actors, Lee discusses the necessary and mandatory steps and practices all healthcare organizations must take to prepare for what appears to be the inevitable. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT- WEDI is holding a FREE virtual event, "Prepare and Protect: The Threat of Ransomware to the U.S. Health Industry" on Wednesday, December 16 from 11am- 4pm EST. Our keynote speaker is Jeanette Manfra, Global Director, Security and Compliance with Google Cloud and the former Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity and Communication with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Presenters include Greg Singleton, Director of Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination with HHS, Lee Kim, Director of Privacy and Security with HIMSS, Kevin Charest, Senior VP, CISO and Head of IT Infrastructure with HCSC (and former CISO and Cybersecurity Director with HHS) and many more. Learn more about this program at www.wedi.org

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