Podcasts about healthpartners

As kids start looking ahead to the new school year, health officials are looking at new immunization data – and it's showing rates have continued to fall over the last year especially in Minnesota. Kindergartners in our state have the second and third lowest vaccination levels in the country for DTaP and MMR, respectively, at 86 percent for both. These two vaccines are combination shots that protect against a myriad of diseases like whooping cough and measles.Minnesota also has one of the highest exemption rates at 6.9 percent.Dr. Andrea Singh, chair of pediatrics at HealthPartners and Park Nicollet, joined Minnesota Now to talk through what these ongoing trends mean.

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Brittany Raven, a licensed mental health provider and clinician at HealthPartners, to discuss OCD and how it can impact an eating disorder. They'll explore what OCD is, how it can show up in eating disorders, and the ways it can affect recovery. With the right treatment and support, recovery is always possible.

Dr. Kyle Rickner heard about Direct Primary Care in a side room at the AAFP National Conference in October 2014 and committed to it 50 minutes later. Today Primary Health Partners cares for employee lives in 30 states, and it started with a patient named Jason who owned a 22 person company and handed Dr. Rickner a check covering every employee for a full year, six weeks after opening.In this episode, Dr. Rickner talks with Dr. Maryal Concepcion about what it takes to build a DPC practice that serves employers without giving up autonomy. He opened with 198 members on day one after a 15 month runway, a $1,000 equipment haul from a shuttered nursing program, and a lot of honest conversations with patients he wanted to bring with him.He also gets direct about the mistakes he sees. Enrollment is not engagement. A 375 employee contract can gut a 600 patient panel overnight if that company sells or closes. And overpromising to an employer poisons the well for the next DPC doctor who walks through that door.What you will hear:Why commitment and enthusiasm persuade patients faster than any marketing budgetThe three pillars Primary Health Partners built on before opening the doorsHow to identify a good employer partner, and when to say noUtilization differences between retail members and employee members, and why adoption rates range from 10% to 92%How he built a 28 doctor affiliate network in three weeks using DPC MapperWhat he thinks about private equity and venture capital money entering DPC, and the two non-negotiables that protect your practiceWhy passive customer acquisition channels may be how DPC reaches the next tens of thousands of patientsLessons on autonomy from practicing inside the Army health systemFind resources and your next step at mydpcstory.com, including the free startup checklist and the Physician Owner's Planner built for the business side of practice ownership.Leave a voice message at mydpcstory.com/contact and your question could be featured on a future episode.Follow My DPC Story on socials @mydpcstory.Stand With Dr. Nyasha Spears and the Future of Patient-Centered Healthcare. Get your copy of the Physician Owner's Planner today at mydpcstory.com/librarySupport the showGET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOADBecome A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

Andrea Walsh is president and chief executive officer of Minnesota-based HealthPartners, a nonprofit, integrated health system providing health plan coverage to 1.4 million members and health care to 1.4 million patients. She leads a team of more than 28,000 colleagues dedicated to a vision of health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust Walsh has served as president and CEO since 2017. During her tenure, HealthPartners has continued to deepen its reputation as a national leader in high-quality, affordable care and coverage. She’s led with a focus on building healthy and high-performing teams, and forging partnerships to improve health equity, children’s health, mental health, and other important areas of community health and well-being. Prior to serving as CEO, Walsh was executive vice president and chief marketing officer at HealthPartners for nearly 15 years, and prior to that served as corporate counsel leading legal, compliance and public affairs. Walsh began her career as a lawyer in private practice. In the early 90s, she was appointed assistant commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Health and led health reform efforts to increase access to affordable health care coverage, known today as MinnesotaCare. She graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School and has degrees in business and English from the University of Kansas. Walsh is active in the community and currently serves on the boards of the Y of the North and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. In 2020, she was named Executive of the Year by the Minnesota Business Journal and in 2025, she was inducted into the Twin Cities Business magazine’s Minnesota Business Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Robert Swidler, M.A., J.D., a veteran health law attorney and bioethicist who served as General Counsel to St. Peter's Health Partners for over a decade, co-teaches Law & Bioethics at Columbia University, and helped shape many of New York's foundational health care laws, including its Health Care Proxy Law and Family Health Care Decisions Act. Robert discusses how informed consent and medical decision-making capacity guide treatment decisions, and explains the purpose of healthcare proxies and New York's Family Health Care Decisions Act when patients can't decide for themselves. He also describes forming the Empire State Bioethics Consortium during COVID-19, reflects on why end-of-life choices can become contentious, and argues for moving toward universal single-payer health coverage.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-072426-GK

In this episode of AAPC Social Hour, we kick things off with some conference stories, office updates, and a look ahead to upcoming events before welcoming special guests Angela Thompson and Ensemble Health Partners Angela shares her inspiring journey from hotel housekeeping to becoming a certified medical coder and discusses her AAPC Magazine article on negativity bias in medical coding. Learn how social media can influence confidence, why mindset matters when launching a coding career, and practical strategies for overcoming discouragement and building a positive professional network.Later in the show, the hosts welcome representatives from Ensemble Health Partners to discuss career opportunities, hiring needs, and what they look for in medical coding professionals.

Thank you for joining ACOEM for another episode of OccPod. In this timely conversation, host Dr. Ismail Nabeel is joined by Dr. Dominik Dabrowski to discuss substance use disorder in the workplace. Dr. Nabeel is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.Dr. Dabrowski is the Medical Director at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, with a background in both occupational and addiction medicine — he completed his occupational medicine residency at HealthPartners and an addiction medicine fellowship at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, and most recently served as an attending physician at Mount Sinai Health System.In this episode, Drs. Nabeel and Dabrowski discuss emerging synthetic opioids – including fentanyl analogs, xylazine, and Medetomidine – and what occupational medicine physicians, MROs, and DOT providers need to know about detection, treatment, and the evolving landscape of substance use in the workplace.

Will that trend continue to grow? Vineeta talked it over with the CEO of the Minnesota Business Partnership, Kurt Zellers.

Will that trend continue to grow? Vineeta talked it over with the CEO of the Minnesota Business Partnership, Kurt Zellers.

In today's episode, Paul Batz is joined by Luke Witt, Managing Director of Professional Recruiting with Versique. Paul and Luke discuss the learnings and key take-aways from the May 2026 Good Leadership Breakfast featuring Andrea Walsh, CEO of HealthPartners – an integrated health care and health plan system headquartered in Minnesota. Andrea is at the helm of an organization with over 27,000 employees that care deeply about the vision - health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust. Enjoy hearing excerpts from the breakfast event, and what Paul and Luke took away from the conversation with Andrea.Thank you to Java House (javahouse.com) for sponsoring this podcast episode. 

Meet the Doctor who will spearhead this movement by the Twin Cities medical cornerstone. On the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Meet the Doctor who will spearhead this movement by the Twin Cities medical cornerstone. On the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Hennepin Healthcare operates one of Minnesota's largest and most essential hospitals, HCMC, formerly known as Hennepin County Medical Center. And it's not in good health.The hospital provides emergency trauma and burn care to patients from across Minnesota and trains more than a third of the region's future doctors.But that mission comes at a cost. The public hospital serves more low-income and uninsured patients than other hospitals, leaving it especially vulnerable as federal Medicaid cuts take hold and the number of uninsured Minnesotans rises. Add in other mounting financial pressures, and leaders say the system is being pushed to the brink.HCMC has already eliminated 100 positions, reduced services and is now seeking sales tax revenue just to stay afloat.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about the financial crisis at HCMC, why other hospitals are also struggling and some possible solutions. Guests: Jan Malcolm was appointed by Gov. Tim Walz as his senior adviser on hospitals and health systems. She served as Minnesota's health commissioner under three governors, stepping down in 2023 after guiding the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She previously served in executive positions at Allina Health and HealthPartners.Dr. Rahul Koranne is president and CEO of the Minnesota Hospital Association. He leads the organization in advocating for Minnesota's hospitals and health systems, focusing on sustainability, workforce challenges and community health. He previously served as the MHA's chief medical officer.

Dr. Alan Schaffer is a board-certified physician specializing in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. With decades of clinical experience, he focuses on the intersection of respiratory health, sleep disorders, and metabolic health, including the role of nutrition and carbohydrate restriction in improving chronic disease. Dr. Schaffer practices with St. Peter's Health Partners in New York and is a frequent educator and media guest discussing conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and the broader drivers of cardiometabolic health.   In this episode, Drs. Tro and Alan talk about… (00:00) Intro (09:59) Sleep Medicine and metabolic health (13:37) Pulmonary Medicine and environmental factors (18:57) How Dr. Alan helps his patients improve their sleep quality and metabolic health (26:43) Helping late bloomer patients (32:30) How to help patients trust you as a doctor (37:07) Sleep apnea and CPAP (42:52) Sleep apnea tools and tips (46:08) Sleep tape (52:05) Didjeridoo (55:16) Weight loss and sleep apnea (01:01:52) The Cholesterol Code documentary (See links below) For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Cholesterol Code Screening (Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT): https://gathr.com/events/0ed2437d/the-cholesterol-code-at-amc-crystal-run-16 Cholesterol Code Movie: https://cholesterolcodemovie.com Dr. Alan Schaffer: https://www.sphp.com/provider/alan-edward-schaffer-md-sleep-medicine-0 Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/

Robbie sits down with Shelle Hagen, owner of Elite Therapeutic Massage & Health Partners, to explore how massage therapy transforms holistic well-being. They also dive into the professional training opportunities available at the Elite Massage Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Shelly come in to talk about massage, myths and more! Contact Elite today: (701) 297-8191 or online: https://elitemassage.biz/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Batz, Founder and CEO of Good Leadership, welcomes back Dr. Mark Sannes, Chief Medical Officer at HealthPartners, and Cynthia Whitfield-Story, his Good Leadership Executive Coach to discuss the method for how leaders can artfully plan for, manage, and lead change within organizations. 

Find out from Dr. Dylan Zylla from HealthPartners institute

Find out from Dr. Dylan Zylla from HealthPartners institute

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The Food and Drug Administration has removed their black box warning label from hormone-based drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. The warning has appeared on hormone therapy treatments for nearly two decades after a landmark study found the therapy could increase risks of cancer. But now, the FDA is changing course. Diane Feller is a certified nurse midwife and menopause practitioner at HealthPartners. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain how this decision will impact patients in Minnesota.

September 25, 2025 - This episode features a tribute to the 2025 Coop Hall of Fame Unsung Hero Estelle Whitherspoon. Jessica Gordon Nembhard, Ph.D., Margaret Lund, and Alice Paris honor her legacy and tell the story of her cooperative journey. Author of Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice (2014) and 2016 inductee into the U.S. Cooperative Hall of Fame, Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Ph.D., is a Professor at John Jay College, City University of NY. She is a political economist specializing in cooperative economics, community economic development, racial wealth inequality, Black Political Economy. She is a member of the Cooperative Economics Council of NCBA/CLUSA; the ICA Committee on Co-operative Research; an affiliate scholar with the Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan; and past board member of Association of Cooperative Educators. Margaret Lund is an independent consultant specializing in the areas of community development, finance and shared ownership strategies. Throughout her career she has worked across cooperative sectors including credit unions, consumer co-ops, housing co-ops, worker co-ops, healthcare and sustainable food systems. Before launching her consulting practice in 2008, Margaret spent 16 years as a small business lender to cooperatives. Lund is a past member of the boards of the U.S. National Cooperative Business Association, and Health Partners, the largest consumer-governed healthcare organization in the United States. Past awards include the Howard Bowers Cooperative Service Award from the Consumer Cooperative Managers Association, and the 2014 John Logue Award for "acting as a catalyst for innovation and change" from the Association of Cooperative Educators. Alice Paris has dedicated her life to cooperative agriculture and land justice. As one of the founding staff of the Rural Training & Research Center in Epes, Alabama, she and her husband, George, along with Wendell Paris, John and Carol Zippert, and Jim Jones, helped establish the center by living on site, contributing part of her salary, and even working in construction during its early years. In 1970, she joined an FSC/LAF delegation to Israel to study vegetable production and cooperative marketing systems, an experience that shaped her decades of service with the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund. Throughout her work with the Federation, she demonstrated both a commitment to advancing its mission and a respect for its legacy, forming a close bond with leaders such as Estelle Witherspoon. In 2001, Alice brought her expertise to Tuskegee University as a project coordinator, where she continued empowering rural communities until her retirement in 2014. For her lifelong dedication and personification of cooperative values, Estelle Witherspoon was posthumously inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame on October 9 in Washington, DC. For more information regarding the inductees visit Heroes.coop

In this episode of Risky Benefits, the podcast delves into the world of employee benefits and healthcare innovation with special guest Kristin Stamatis from Primary Health Partners. Kristin discusses her professional background, sharing insights about the membership-based direct primary care model, which eliminates insurance billing and offers unlimited access to primary care for a flat monthly fee. Kristin explains the benefits of this model for both patients and employers, highlighting reduced claim costs, increased employee satisfaction, and improved health outcomes. The conversation also covers upcoming initiatives, including a new bill allowing HSA funds for direct primary care membership and expansion plans for Primary Health Partners. Listeners are encouraged to explore new options in healthcare and benefits.To listen in and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast.

In this episode of the Good Leadership podcast, Paul Batz is joined by Dr. Ria Paul of Stanford University and Dr. Mark Sannes of HealthPartners to discuss the Physician Leadership Accelerator, Good Leadership's cohort-based program designed to prepare physicians for leadership roles beyond clinical care. Together, they explore how excellence in healthcare increasingly demands strength in clinical, personal, organizational, and business leadership—all core parts of the Physician Leadership Accerlator learning model.

For this episode of Disrupt, we caught up with Ken Albert, the President and CEO of Andwell Health Partners. During the conversation, Albert discusses how nonprofit organizations can cope with Medicare Advantage, which he says is rapidly becoming a “failed policy,” home-based care delivery innovation and the need for health care reform. Listen to this episode of Disrupt to learn: – How nonprofit home-based care providers are faring in the age of private equity – The service lines that Andwell Health Partners plans to branch into – The home-based care trends Albert has his eyes on, including technological innovation and serious illness management – And more! Subscribe to Disrupt to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today!

Send us a textWhat happens when simulation breaks free from hospital walls and becomes embedded throughout an entire healthcare system? Ryan Aga and Don Brock reveal the remarkable transformation at Health Partners, where simulation has evolved from a training method into a life-saving force reaching 14,000 learners annually across eight hospitals, countless clinics, and even rural communities.Their story unfolds through powerful examples of lives saved, including a cardiac arrest patient given just a 5% chance of survival who later thanked the simulation-trained team for allowing him to witness his grandson's birth. This isn't just about clinical skills—it's about creating a culture where simulation becomes woven into the organizational fabric, with their CEO personally sharing simulation success stories with hundreds of leaders.Behind the numbers lies a deeply human approach. Don, a retired Air Force flight nurse turned simulation operations manager, brings mechanical precision to Ryan's visionary leadership. Together, they've built a program that reaches every corner of their system, from dental clinics to primary care offices now handling patients with acuity levels previously seen only in emergency departments. They're even building the future healthcare workforce through extensive youth programs in local schools.The President's Award-winning team doesn't shy away from healthcare's harsh realities—the lingering trauma of the pandemic, financial constraints, and the sobering statistic that 250,000 Americans die annually from preventable medical errors. Their response? A fierce tenacity to improve, an openness to diverse perspectives (including hiring a biomedical engineer to bring fresh insights), and a deep commitment to supporting each other through healthcare's most challenging era.Whether you're just beginning your simulation journey or looking to scale your existing program, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical wisdom from pioneers who've made simulation an essential, system-wide force for saving lives. Connect with Ryan and Don on LinkedIn to continue the conversation about transforming healthcare through simulation.Innovative SimSolutions.Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

HealthPartners is joining forces with Perfecting Peds to bring life-changing medication management to Minnesota's sickest children. Many of these young patients, covered by Medicaid and the Health Exchange, manage complex medication regimens across multiple specialists. This partnership ensures they get the safest, most effective treatments-without the guesswork. By embedding specialized pediatric pharmacists directly into the care journey, HealthPartners and Perfecting Peds are bridging critical gaps between prescribing and outcomes—ensuring that every medication serves its intended purpose safely and effectively. This model of proactive, pharmacist-led intervention not only improves clinical outcomes, but also eases the emotional and logistical burdens on families. It empowers caregivers with clarity and support, transforming uncertainty into confidence. As other health systems look to elevate care for high-risk pediatric populations, this partnership serves as a blueprint for scalable, sustainable, and compassionate innovation in pharmacy-driven care. This is just the beginning. Co-Hosts: Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS CEO and Founder Perfecting Peds Lyle Mioduszewski President Perfecting Peds Guests: Dr. Sarah Groen PharmD Clinical Pharmacist in Medication Therapy Management at HealthPartners

Integrating glucose sensor Dexcom G7 with digital health apps like Happy Bob and Undermyfork is improving diabetes treatment decisions and patient engagement. Whether it's gamifying glucose tracking, uncovering personalized glucose patterns, or making real-time adjustments, these digital tools empower both patients and providers. Cher Pastore, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM is joined by diabetes experts Jami Klein, BSN, RN, CDCES and Rachael Sood, RN, MSN, APRN, NP-C, CDCE to explore how apps like Happy Bob and Undermyfork integrate with Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to make tracking blood sugar levels more interactive and insightful. Rachael shares real-world experiences from her diabetes care clinic, demonstrating how CGM-driven insights help patients with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes make better-informed treatment decisions. Jami brings her personal perspective on using CGM and apps to optimize diabetes management, highlighting the role of glucose sensors, blood sugar monitoring, and biosensor technology in simplifying daily care.Together, they explore how diabetes technology is reshaping diabetes education, treatment, and metabolic health, and how digital health solutions are making a lasting impact in endocrinology and primary care. Brought to you by Dexcom https://www.dexcom.com/

In this episode, Brad Gingerich, Vice President of Payer Strategy at Ensemble Health Partners, discusses the evolving landscape of managed care contracting. He shares insights on rising payer-provider friction, shifting power dynamics, and macroeconomic trends affecting healthcare reimbursements, offering strategies for hospitals and health systems to optimize negotiations and improve financial outcomes.

Rusty is the founder and CEO of Resonate Leadership Lab, a healthcare leadership development consultancy with a mission of “Building Leadership Capabilities.” His passion for developing leaders and shaping organizational culture are hallmarks of his 30 years as a physician executive. Rusty has degrees in both Religious Studies and Psychology, and considers himself a lifelong student of how leaders and teams accomplish great things.Rusty's leadership has been central to three health system mergers, integrations and ownership changes involving academic, non-profit, venture capital, private equity and publicly traded entities. Most recently, he was chief medical officer for Lifepoint Health, a national health system comprised of 89 hospitals in 30 states, where he led the organization to win the John M. Eisenberg Award for Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality. Previously, Rusty was chief operating officer and chief clinical officer of Cogent Healthcare, a provider of hospital medicine and critical care solutions in over 120 locations in 28 states. He began his career as faculty at the University of Minnesota and senior medical director of hospital services for HealthPartners. Rusty completed his undergraduate and medical school training at Washington University in St. Louis, and his Internal Medicine residency and chief residency at the University of Minnesota.Rusty has served as Past-President of the Society of Hospital Medicine, founder of the SHM Leadership Academies, is a Nashville Healthcare Council Fellow, voted a Top 50 Physician Executive for Modern Healthcare, and is an author and co-editor of the textbook, Comprehensive Hospital Medicine. His frequent speaking engagements have included the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, American Hospital Association, Society of Hospital Medicine and the American College of Healthcare Executives, among others. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

Season FOUR Episode EIGHT of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Regan Birr. Regan is the owner of Regan MOVES, a wellness and fitness company for people with chronic challenges. Regan has lupus and arthritis. She spent many years in severe pain, until she started exercising in a special way:  she holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and used her background to design a low-torque, easy-on-the-joints exercise program. She earned her personal and group training certification, and teaches Regan MOVES 3 days a week, online. Regan believes that even though it can be extremely challenging, we CAN move past our limitations - and empower ourselves for health and happiness. She gives talks to businesses and health organizations around the U.S. including Medical University of South Carolina, Duke University, and Health Partners. Regan is also the founder and executive director of the Lupus Research Foundation in Minnesota. 

The healthcare ecosystem in Minnesota is a dynamic and complex network that influences the well-being of its residents and impacts the state's economic landscape. As one of the most health-conscious states in the nation, Minnesota has long been a leader in healthcare innovation, access, and quality. On October 9, 2024, the Economic Club of Minnesota hosted a discussion centered on the Economic Ecosystem of Minnesota Healthcare. The discussion featured Andrea Walsh, President and CEO of HealthPartners and Dr. Rahul Koranne, President and CEO of Minnesota Hospital Association and was moderated by retired EVP UnitedHealth Group; Director & Secretary, Economic Club of Minnesota, Jeannine Rivet.   The conversation was informative and robust. Andrea Walsh emphasized the current state of healthcare versus actual wellness. Dr. Koranne talked about how community infrastructure is critical to being able to release patients from hospitals to either home or a care facility. Boarding patients in hospitals is not a sustainable model. Another discussion point was staffing. The nursing shortage that was exacerbated during and following the COVID pandemic has been eased slightly. Dr. Koranne explained that the shortage of Primary Care Physicians and Pediatricians is a challenge facing the state of Minnesota.

Imagine getting a phone call that changes your life. A phone call that says: “You have breast cancer.” One in eight women in the U.S. will get that call at some point. The median age at diagnosis is 62.But breast cancer diagnoses are on the rise for women under 40. And a cancer diagnosis in your 20s or 30s is typically more aggressive. It's more likely to come back. You're more likely to die.MPR News with Angela Davis revisits a conversation she had earlier this year about breast cancer. The conversation covers the medical discoveries that have made breast cancer increasingly survivable, the mysteries that continue to make it the second-leading cause of cancer death in women and the challenges that come with survivorship.Guests:Laura Gutierrez is a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed in 2021. She lives in Blaine. Melissa Sherman is a medical oncologist and hematologist with Health Partners. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

Our Medicare Advantage Minute article details the split between Health Partners and United Healthcare. This will affect 30,000patients of Health Partners. For even more excitement, listen to our entry on the Wikipedia page about Medicare: Indicators, Long Term Financial Status of Medicare! There is a list of the new stages in Part D drug plans. They are still bragging about getting rid of the "Donut Hole" and forcing the plans to eat more of the cost of expensive drugs. Gee, what do you suppose will happen to plan premiums? On a lighter note, we list the 10 best and 10 worst cities in which to retire as well as the "hardest working states". Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A++)   Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. We welcome Dr. Jonah Marshall of St. Peter's Health Partners. Dr. Marshall specializes in urologic oncology, nerve-sparing prostate surgery and complex kidney surgery. He focuses both on cancer control and overall quality of life. Ray Graf hosts.

Recorded live at the ADCES24 annual meeting, we sat down with Senior Manager of the Diabetes Education Program at HealthPartners, Erin L. DaRosa, MBA, RDN, LD, CDCES. Erin discussed how she showcases the value of the DCES specialty in her own work and how you can speak the language of key stakeholders in your practice to articulate your value, as well as how to build trust and get a seat at the table.Learn more about HealthPartners here: HealthPartners – Top-Rated insurance and health care in Minnesota and WisconsinRegister to view ADCES24 on-demand sessions here: ADCES24 (adcesmeeting.org) Listen to more episodes of The Huddle at adces.org/perspectives/the-huddle-podcast.Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join.

Rexford is president of Keats Group LLC, a comprehensive financial advisory firm. He works with successful families and family businesses to implement effective income planning, tax planning, and asset protection solutions that are administratively practical. He manages our service relationships with specialists for complex tax and estate planning, business transitions, and company retirement benefit planning.He writes and speaks on various succession and compensation planning topics for professionals and business owners. He is the lead author of InBusiness™, which features topics of planning interest to Private Clients.Mr. Cattanach has served on community boards and other leadership roles in the Twin Cities, including the Board of Directors of Lakeview Health, a sole corporate member of HealthPartners health system, where he was chair of the physician and executive compensation committee, a member of the finance committee and the ad hoc committee overseeing the Lakeview Health integration with HealthPartners.Rexford is a fiduciary, independent financial advisor who has completed over one hundred business valuations and transitions. He has volunteered as an academic tutor and mentor to at-risk K-12 children at Good Neighbor Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota for 19 years. To recharge, he enjoys the quiet scenery of trail hiking, road biking, and Nordic skiing.Learn More: https://www.keatsgroup.com/Keats Group LLC is a comprehensive financial services company that provides investment, tax and estate planning, asset protection, and pre- and post-sale guidance to private clients and business families. Keats Group and its agents and employees do not provide legal or tax advice. Investment services are offered as a fiduciary Independent Advisor Representative of Advisor Share Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), upon completing a signed Service Agreement.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rexford-cattanach-president-of-keats-group-discussing-working-with-cpas-on-business-succession

Rexford is president of Keats Group LLC, a comprehensive financial advisory firm. He works with successful families and family businesses to implement effective income planning, tax planning, and asset protection solutions that are administratively practical. He manages our service relationships with specialists for complex tax and estate planning, business transitions, and company retirement benefit planning.He writes and speaks on various succession and compensation planning topics for professionals and business owners. He is the lead author of InBusiness™, which features topics of planning interest to Private Clients.Mr. Cattanach has served on community boards and other leadership roles in the Twin Cities, including the Board of Directors of Lakeview Health, a sole corporate member of HealthPartners health system, where he was chair of the physician and executive compensation committee, a member of the finance committee and the ad hoc committee overseeing the Lakeview Health integration with HealthPartners.Rexford is a fiduciary, independent financial advisor who has completed over one hundred business valuations and transitions. He has volunteered as an academic tutor and mentor to at-risk K-12 children at Good Neighbor Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota for 19 years. To recharge, he enjoys the quiet scenery of trail hiking, road biking, and Nordic skiing.Learn More: https://www.keatsgroup.com/Keats Group LLC is a comprehensive financial services company that provides investment, tax and estate planning, asset protection, and pre- and post-sale guidance to private clients and business families. Keats Group and its agents and employees do not provide legal or tax advice. Investment services are offered as a fiduciary Independent Advisor Representative of Advisor Share Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), upon completing a signed Service Agreement.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rexford-cattanach-president-of-keats-group-discussing-working-with-cpas-on-business-succession

Strategic supply chain management involves sourcing, distribution, logistics, and clinical integration to reduce waste and unnecessary variation. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy Chung, the Chief Medical Officer at Advantus Health Partners, discusses the significant waste he observed in operating rooms and how it motivated him to focus on optimizing resource utilization. He explains the critical role of the supply chain in reducing costs and improving patient outcomes, emphasizing its strategic importance in the financial health of hospitals. Throughout this interview, Dr. Chung highlights the innovative approach of his company, which partners with select industry giants to streamline supply chain processes and maximize value. He uses Costco's analogy to illustrate how limiting choices can lead to greater efficiency and cost savings and challenges leaders to engage in clinical discussions to enhance healthcare value.  Tune in and learn how innovative supply chain strategies can transform healthcare delivery and financial sustainability! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect and follow Dr. Jimmy Chung on LinkedIn. Learn more about Advantus Healthcare Partners on their LinkedIn and website.

Rexford is president of Keats Group LLC, a comprehensive financial advisory firm. He works with successful families and family businesses to implement effective income planning, tax planning, and asset protection solutions that are administratively practical. He manages our service relationships with specialists for complex tax and estate planning, business transitions, and company retirement benefit planning.He writes and speaks on various succession and compensation planning topics for professionals and business owners. He is the lead author of InBusiness™, which features topics of planning interest to Private Clients.Mr. Cattanach has served on community boards and other leadership roles in the Twin Cities, including the Board of Directors of Lakeview Health, a sole corporate member of HealthPartners health system, where he was chair of the physician and executive compensation committee, a member of the finance committee and the ad hoc committee overseeing the Lakeview Health integration with HealthPartners.Rexford is a fiduciary, independent financial advisor who has completed over one hundred business valuations and transitions. He has volunteered as an academic tutor and mentor to at-risk K-12 children at Good Neighbor Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota for 19 years. To recharge, he enjoys the quiet scenery of trail hiking, road biking, and Nordic skiing.Learn More: https://www.keatsgroup.com/Keats Group LLC is a comprehensive financial services company that provides investment, tax and estate planning, asset protection, and pre- and post-sale guidance to private clients and business families. Keats Group and its agents and employees do not provide legal or tax advice. Investment services are offered as a fiduciary Independent Advisor Representative of Advisor Share Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), upon completing a signed Service Agreement.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rexford-cattanach-president-of-keats-group-discussing-tax-planning-for-high-net-worth-clients

Rexford is president of Keats Group LLC, a comprehensive financial advisory firm. He works with successful families and family businesses to implement effective income planning, tax planning, and asset protection solutions that are administratively practical. He manages our service relationships with specialists for complex tax and estate planning, business transitions, and company retirement benefit planning.He writes and speaks on various succession and compensation planning topics for professionals and business owners. He is the lead author of InBusiness™, which features topics of planning interest to Private Clients.Mr. Cattanach has served on community boards and other leadership roles in the Twin Cities, including the Board of Directors of Lakeview Health, a sole corporate member of HealthPartners health system, where he was chair of the physician and executive compensation committee, a member of the finance committee and the ad hoc committee overseeing the Lakeview Health integration with HealthPartners.Rexford is a fiduciary, independent financial advisor who has completed over one hundred business valuations and transitions. He has volunteered as an academic tutor and mentor to at-risk K-12 children at Good Neighbor Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota for 19 years. To recharge, he enjoys the quiet scenery of trail hiking, road biking, and Nordic skiing.Learn More: https://www.keatsgroup.com/Keats Group LLC is a comprehensive financial services company that provides investment, tax and estate planning, asset protection, and pre- and post-sale guidance to private clients and business families. Keats Group and its agents and employees do not provide legal or tax advice. Investment services are offered as a fiduciary Independent Advisor Representative of Advisor Share Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), upon completing a signed Service Agreement.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rexford-cattanach-president-of-keats-group-discussing-tax-planning-for-high-net-worth-clients

Rexford is president of Keats Group LLC, a comprehensive financial advisory firm. He works with successful families and family businesses to implement effective income planning, tax planning, and asset protection solutions that are administratively practical. He manages our service relationships with specialists for complex tax and estate planning, business transitions, and company retirement benefit planning.He writes and speaks on various succession and compensation planning topics for professionals and business owners. He is the lead author of InBusiness™, which features topics of planning interest to Private Clients.Mr. Cattanach has served on community boards and other leadership roles in the Twin Cities, including the Board of Directors of Lakeview Health, a sole corporate member of HealthPartners health system, where he was chair of the physician and executive compensation committee, a member of the finance committee and the ad hoc committee overseeing the Lakeview Health integration with HealthPartners.Rexford is a fiduciary, independent financial advisor who has completed over one hundred business valuations and transitions. He has volunteered as an academic tutor and mentor to at-risk K-12 children at Good Neighbor Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota for 19 years. To recharge, he enjoys the quiet scenery of trail hiking, road biking, and Nordic skiing.Learn More: https://www.keatsgroup.com/Keats Group LLC is a comprehensive financial services company that provides investment, tax and estate planning, asset protection, and pre- and post-sale guidance to private clients and business families. Keats Group and its agents and employees do not provide legal or tax advice. Investment services are offered as a fiduciary Independent Advisor Representative of Advisor Share Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), upon completing a signed Service Agreement.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rexford-cattanach-president-of-keats-group-discussing-business-succession-planning

Rexford is president of Keats Group LLC, a comprehensive financial advisory firm. He works with successful families and family businesses to implement effective income planning, tax planning, and asset protection solutions that are administratively practical. He manages our service relationships with specialists for complex tax and estate planning, business transitions, and company retirement benefit planning.He writes and speaks on various succession and compensation planning topics for professionals and business owners. He is the lead author of InBusiness™, which features topics of planning interest to Private Clients.Mr. Cattanach has served on community boards and other leadership roles in the Twin Cities, including the Board of Directors of Lakeview Health, a sole corporate member of HealthPartners health system, where he was chair of the physician and executive compensation committee, a member of the finance committee and the ad hoc committee overseeing the Lakeview Health integration with HealthPartners.Rexford is a fiduciary, independent financial advisor who has completed over one hundred business valuations and transitions. He has volunteered as an academic tutor and mentor to at-risk K-12 children at Good Neighbor Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota for 19 years. To recharge, he enjoys the quiet scenery of trail hiking, road biking, and Nordic skiing.Learn More: https://www.keatsgroup.com/Keats Group LLC is a comprehensive financial services company that provides investment, tax and estate planning, asset protection, and pre- and post-sale guidance to private clients and business families. Keats Group and its agents and employees do not provide legal or tax advice. Investment services are offered as a fiduciary Independent Advisor Representative of Advisor Share Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), upon completing a signed Service Agreement.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rexford-cattanach-president-of-keats-group-discussing-business-succession-planning

Today we're joined by Amy Langer, co-founder of Salo, a professional services firm. Salo was established in 2002 ("before the gig economy was cool") to create a supportive environment for project-based workers. Amy shares experiences from Salo's rapid growth and subsequent decline during the '08 financial recession, and the adjustments she and her business partner made to stabilize the organization.She reflects on the highs and lows of running a company, the lessons she learned on her leadership journey, and the importance of developing a strategic plan based on mission, vision, and values. Amy is now a Board Member for Health Partners and Executive Chair of Avio Medtech Consulting. She is excited to be part of another entrepreneurial company that values workplace culture and building relationships.Find more at revopschampions.com

For those with diabetes who use insulin pump therapy, having access to training and education on this technology is key to success. David Jopke, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, Tracy Newell RD LD, CDCES, RD, LD, CDCES, Erin L. DaRosa, MBA, RDN, LD, CDCES join The Huddle to talk about their experiences creating a  team-based formal process for becoming an insulin pump trainer, and how practice settings that want to offer insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery system options to people with diabetes can create their own formalized process.Learn more about HealthPartners here: HealthPartners – Top-Rated insurance and health care in Minnesota and WisconsinView danatech's resources on insulin pumps & AID here: Insulin Pumps l diabetes training and education l Danatech (adces.org)Learn more about the Panther program here: Diabetes Technology. Deciphered. | PANTHER Program Listen to more episodes of The Huddle at adces.org/perspectives/the-huddle-podcast.Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join.

The Impact of Nutrition on Mental and Physical Well-Being In this episode of the MindBodySpace podcast, Dr. Juna discusses the rising rates of anxiety and depression among teens and young adults, attributing part of the issue to poor nutrition. She is joined by Susan Greeley, MSRDN and Senior Vice President at SENS Wellness — Castle Connolly Private Health Partners. Susan shares insights on the four pillars of wellness—sleep, exercise, nutrition, and stress management—and explains how her team collaborates with physicians to extend exceptional patient care through personalized wellness programs. The conversation highlights the importance of real, whole foods, the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and practical tips for incorporating healthy eating habits into family life. Susan emphasizes the significance of balanced nutrition for overall well-being and how parents can encourage their children and teens to make healthier food choices. 00:00 The Rising Mental Health Crisis and Introduction to MindBodySpace Podcast 00:20 Meet Dr. Juna: A Journey from Resilience Science to Podcasting 01:37 Introducing Susan Greeley and the SENS Solution Wellness Program 02:08 The Four Pillars of Health and Wellness with Susan Greeley 05:15 A Deep Dive into Nutrition, Family, and Prevention 13:21 Misinformation in Nutrition and the Impact of Social Media 16:31 The Importance of Balanced Nutrition 16:56 The Dangers of Excluding Macronutrients 18:07 The Impact of Social Media on Eating Habits 19:05 Alarming Statistics on Children's Diet 20:22 Understanding Processed Foods 21:16 The Challenge of Ultra Processed Foods 24:36 The Benefits of Eating Seasonally and Locally 25:37 Engaging Teens in Healthy Eating 28:16 Addressing Mental Health Through Nutrition 30:01 Involving Kids in Meal Preparation 31:34 Showcasing the Cookbook 'Lighten Up' --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodyspace/support

In this conversation, David Paul interviews Nick Steinwachs about the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare industry. They discuss the importance of customer empathy, the role of founders in healthcare startups, and the need for innovative solutions. They also touch on the difficulties of commercializing healthcare products and the importance of market validation. Nick shares his insights on finding a product-market fit and navigating founder bias. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of the healthcare industry and the importance of understanding customer needs. You can watch/listen to the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.TakeawaysCustomer empathy and subject matter expertise are crucial in building successful healthcare products.Commercializing healthcare products can be challenging due to regulatory issues and the need for buy-in from healthcare providers.Shifting the market conversation can be more effective than trying to retool a product that is not resonating with customers.Founders should listen to their market and be willing to let go of their solutions to address the real problems.Market validation is important, and founders should focus on usability, feasibility, viability, and value in their product development process.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:26 The Importance of Customer Empathy08:21 Challenges in Commercializing Healthcare Products14:51 Shifting the Market ConversationKeywords- healthcare, startups, customer empathy, product-market fit, commercialization, market validation, founder bias29:12 The Role of Market Validation

In wellness visits, primary care doctors have a few minutes with patients to check in about various issues related to their health, including smoking, drinking, medications and exercise.Some physicians have added gun safety to the list. The move stems from the perspective, shared by the Minnesota Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other groups, that gun violence is a public health crisis.Dr. Thomas Kottke has been surveying doctors about their experiences speaking with patients about gun storage. Kottke is HealthPartners' medical director for wellbeing and a board member of the group Protect Minnesota, which advocates for firearm restrictions and violence prevention programs. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with him about what he's heard from physicians and what lessons he's drawn from tobacco prevention.

Ongoing healthcare workforce shortages have prompted hospitals and health systems to expand educational and internship programs to better engage young people in pursuing careers in healthcare. For the past two weeks, Gist Healthcare Daily has highlighted initiatives underway at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio to attract high school students to the healthcare industry. Today, host J. Carlisle Larsen speaks with Zach Fleitman, founder and CEO of Workup Health, to learn more about how the talent pipeline management platform works with health systems– including University Hospitals– to help them track and evaluate the impact of their youth outreach programs. You can find JC's two-part conversation with Celina Cunanan of University Hospitals at the links below:How University Hospitals in Cleveland Engages with Youth in its Communities to Build its Talent Pipeline (March 4, 2024)Continuing the Conversation: Celina Cunanan of University Hospital about the importance of talent pipeline development, diversifying the provider workforce (March 12, 2024) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features Catherine Llavanes, Chief Executive Officer, Sante Health Partners Ambulatory Surgery Center. Here, she discusses key insights into her background & Sante Health, trends she is paying attention to in the ASC and outpatient space, how her organization is looking at growth in the next few years, and more.