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Kristi Henderson is a healthcare leader, digital health pioneer, and clinician who advanced from a practicing nurse practitioner to CEO and is recognized as an industry thought leader for technology-forward healthcare companies. She has a proven track record of optimizing and executing profitable growth strategies, driving strong business operations, and leading differentiated clinical products and services. She is a cultivator of high-performing teams with a keen understanding of drivers of growth, profitability, and equity value creation, who also fosters a civic-minded culture resulting in a high level of collaboration and commitment. She is experienced in leading and scaling high-growth companies and owning & driving P&L results in geographically dispersed, multi-state, multi-site businesses. She boasts health leadership experience in academic and national nonprofit health systems as well as big tech and public pay/provider organizations, including two Fortune 5 companies. She is the CEO of Confluent Health, a national value-based musculoskeletal health company, where she is responsible for expanding their nationwide services through the growth of community-based physical therapy clinics, workplace services, and virtual/digital solutions using the highest skilled therapists and innovative clinical pathways that optimize the latest in personalization and technology. She was most recently the CEO of MedExpress and Optum Virtual Medical Group at United Health Group with former leadership roles at Amazon, Ascension Health, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She has a proven track record of delivering successful programs at scale that improve health and save money. She is known for her ability to execute and sustain these models in advance of them becoming an industry standard as evidenced by her first launch of a telehealth program in 2003 which is recognized as one of only two of HRSA's Centers of Excellence. She is the immediate past chair for the American Telemedicine Association. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and remains active in healthcare education providing guest presentations and serving as an adjunct faculty member. She is an honorary Dean at the University of Washington School of Nursing and an adjunct faculty member in Population Health at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas-Austin.She has testified before multiple U.S. Senate committees and given numerous presentations across the country, including a TEDx talk, to advance telehealth policy and share innovative new models of care. A few of her other leadership roles include service as an executive board member for the Association of American Medical Colleges Telehealth Committee, advisor for the National Quality Forum's telehealth committee and co-chair of the Telehealth Committee for the American Nurses Association. Henderson received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she was recognized as the 2019 Distinguished Alumna from the School of Nursing. She maintains national certification as a family and acute care nurse practitioner.
On this episode of the HealthLeaders podcast, Finance Editor Marie DeFreitas is joined by Chief Executive Officer of Confluent Health Dr. Kristi Henderson to discuss the benefits of mergers, as well as how to develop healthy partnerships, select the right partners, and ensure employee and clinician satisfaction throughout the process
Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Kristi Henderson (@getkristiluv)! We will be discussing her career path, her ideas of success and the tips & motivators she used along the way. Guest bio: Kristi currently serves at the Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Anomaly, a leading advertising and marketing firm. She previously founded The 2fifty Seven Group, a full service marketing and communications firm specializing in social impact and experiential marketing campaigns. Kristi is firmly seated at the intersection of popular culture, corporate responsibility and social impact. Earning a bachelor's degree from Howard University and a master's from The London School of Economics. Kristi's commitment to impact, inclusion, racial equity, and culture is rooted in her dedication to systematic change and social innovation. She is a co-founder of The Women Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) and a recipient of the Young Gifted and Black Entrepreneurial Award and Culture Creators Award. She is a proud member of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Board of Directors and chairs the board for Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California. Audio Engineer: b_cuz Originally recorded October 25, 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theeamateurexpert/support
UnitedHealth Group is committed to a future where every person has access to high-quality, affordable health care and a modern, high-performing health system that reduces disparities, improves outcomes and lessens the burden of disease.This is the first episode in a three-part deep dive into A Path Forward, UnitedHealth Group's policy solutions that offer a refreshed perspective for how to modernize the health system to:Achieve universal coverage by building on and strengthening the current system.Make health care affordable by accelerating value-based care, using high-value sites of service, reforming prescription drug pricing and eliminating wasteful spending.Transform the health care experience by focusing on equity and addressing disparities, expanding and diversifying the health care workforce and empowering consumers and clinicians with actionable information.The first episode in our three-part series features Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, and Kristi Henderson, CEO of Optum Everycare, who discuss how to expand access to coverage and care in the U.S., including through innovative coverage and virtual capabilities.Click here for more information on A Path Forward.
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This week, we continue to identify methods for rising up with our guest, freedom fighter Kristi Henderson.~For more content, subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/amandaseales)!~Take a real Spring break and book yourself a moment of smooth at European Wax Center. Make a reservation today—your first wax is free.Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5. That's Friends, without the r—Best Fiends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Early in her career as a nurse practitioner, Dr. Kristi Henderson realized that many of her patients didn't have access to care early enough. And she set out to get healthcare to the people who needed it.Dr. Henderson found a solution in technology and launched the first telehealth program in conjunction with the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2003.Today, Dr. Henderson is the CEO of MedExpress at Optum and SVP at the Center for Digital Health. She began her career as a nurse in emergency medicine in Jackson, Mississippi, and continued to practice for 24 years while building telehealth programs across the country. Dr. Henderson's resume also includes roles as VP of Patient Access & Healthcare Transformation at Ascension and Clinical Operations Leader at Amazon Health.On this episode of HLTH Matters, Dr. Henderson joins hosts Dr. Gautam Gulati and Dr. Jordan Shlain to discuss the challenges she faced in building and scaling that first 24-hour emergency telehealth program. Dr. Henderson describes the barriers to innovation in healthcare that lifted during the pandemic and explains how she thinks about deciding where healthcare should be delivered. Listen in to understand the role ‘speed of trust' plays in implementing new innovation and learn how technology might be used to improve efficiency, effectiveness and engagement in healthcare delivery.Topics CoveredDr. Henderson's early experience as a nurse in emergency medicine in Jackson, MSWhat inspired Dr. Henderson to launch the first telehealth programThe challenges Dr. Henderson faced in building and scaling a successful 24-hour emergency telehealth program in MississippiHow Dr. Henderson continued to work as a nurse practitioner while building telehealth programs on a national scaleThe barriers to innovation in healthcare that lifted during the pandemicHow Dr. Henderson thinks about deciding where healthcare should be deliveredCreating a hybrid model that balances virtual and in-person careThe role speed of trust plays in implementing new technology in the healthcare systemThe relationship between improved outcomes and lower healthcare costsUsing tech to capture the doctor-patient interaction vs. entering info in EMR systems Connect with Dr. Kristi Henderson OptumDr. Henderson on TwitterDr. Henderson on LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Gautam Gulati & Dr. Jordan ShlainHLTHDr. Gulati on TwitterDr. Gulati on LinkedInDr. Shlain on TwitterDr. Shlain on LinkedIn ResourcesAscensionAmazon CareHarvard Study on Workplace HarassmentNightHawk Radiology Introductory Quote[14:29] “What can we NOT do via telehealth? That's what needs to be in a clinic. And then you can kind of work backwards. Let's try to solve everything with the most convenient and less costly solution.”
In a special episode, timed with Black History Month, David shares his thoughts on the legacy of slavery and the impact structural racism on the cost of care today, about a year since the show’s first launch. David’s joined by Kristi Henderson of Optum, Yasmine Winkler, a leader in the health, diversity and inclusion space and Ron Wyatt of MCIC Vermont to define health equity today, and explore how to live up to imperative goals around attainably healthy lives. This special episode was funded by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), the premier organization working to accelerate the adoption of telehealth. The ATA2022 annual conference, May 1-3 in Boston, will be the largest event in virtual care this year. Use our exclusive comp code ATA22LEMONADA when registering to receive a $150 discount: https://gotelehealth.org/ata-2022/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Highlights01:30 Meeting people where they are | Stacey and Callie first revisit a conversation with child and adolescent psychiatrists Dr. Mona Potter and Dr. Yusra Benhalim on progress being made to better support mental health care for our kids08:59 Your whole health | Ryan Adcock of Cradle Cincinnati and Dr. Natalie Hernandez from Morehouse School of Medicine discuss how interconnected each part of our life is with our health and the need to expand our focus beyond what's shared or happens in a doctor's office or hospital. 13:26 Smarter care | Callie and Stacey reach back to the very beginning of the season when Kristi Henderson, SVP, Center for Digital Health and Innovation at Optum and CEO of MedExpress, joined to talk about the growing role of technology in our lives and how that may continue to benefit our health care. 18:30 Change | Rounding out the conversation, our hosts replay a clip from Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealth Group, on how bias impacts medical care experiences, and reflect on the growing focus on equity across the health industry.Resources• Until It's Fixed The views, opinions, and content expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of Optum.Visit optum.com for more information about how Optum is helping to create a healthier world.
Highlights• Meet the hosts | Stacey and Callie introduce themselves and discuss challenges and innovations highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. • 01:41 Health care in the time of COVID-19 | Stacey and Kristi Henderson discuss the state of the health care industry—the boom of telehealth appointments during the pandemic, and how providers are balancing digital and in-person care options as things start to open back up. • 13:43 Health equity | In light of the focus on social responsibility and equity in our lives, Kristi dives into its implications in health care, and the role it plays beyond our interactions in hospitals and clinics. • 21:06 Conclusion | This episode ends with a reflection from Callie and Stacey, plus a clip from UnitedHealth Group Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, Michael Currie, on addressing health inequity. Resources mentioned• Recent blog from Kristi Henderson: Accelerating a future where health care is closer to home• Videos: Peeling back the layers around health equity• Further reading: Treating the whole person GuestKristi Henderson is a health care change agent and clinician with more than 25 years of experience. She has designed, implemented and optimized the health care delivery system using digital health tools and technology throughout her career.In her current role, Henderson focuses on modernizing the Optum care delivery organization using digital health tools and telehealth. A few of her other leadership roles include service as an executive board member for the American Telemedicine Association; AAMC Telehealth Committee member; ANA co-chair for Committee on Connected Health; and member of the NQF Telehealth Committee. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and the Emergency Nurses Association.
Kristi Henderson, DNPDNP, UAB School of Nursing - 2010Senior VP, Telehealth & Innovation - Optum Health
Kristi Henderson, DNP and Clinical Operations Leader of Amazon, Molly McCarthy, RN and Chief Nursing Officer and National Director of US Health, Microsoft, and Lynda Moyer, Technology Strategist, chat with SEE YOU NOW Host, Shawna Butler, on the main stage of the StartUp Health Festival in San Francisco. January 13, 2020. Moderated by: Shawna Butler, RN and Host of the SEE YOU NOW Podcast Entrepreneurs: How to get investment from StartUp Health https://www.startuphealth.com/ Investors: How to invest in StartUp Health Moonshots http://www.healthmoonshots.com Want more content like this? You can subscribe to the podcast as well as other health innovation updates at startuphealth.com/content. Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.
Erikka pulls out one her inspiration talks to share with you from last years Essence Festival. At the 2017 Essence Festival, Queen Latifah, Monica, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mary J. Blige, Niecy Nash, Dee Rees and Kristi Henderson speak about the strength of a woman and the advice they would give to their 15 year-old self. Join the conversation 3thegrownway@gmail.com
In part two live from the Power Rising Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, Michele and Daniella speak with fashion editor, social influencer, and president of The Tai Life, Tai Beauchamp, and Kristi Henderson, founder of Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network, about what it really looks like for black women to support each other well and why the extra baggage they carry in their personal lives often makes succeeding in a professional environment that much more difficult. Luvvie Ajayi, New York Times bestselling author of "I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual" joins to discuss why the dumpster fire political scene of 2017 was a good thing for black women and why they cannot lose this moment. Then, Vanessa K. De Luca, editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine, discusses the ways that culture has helped black women be more of their authentic selves in the past few years.
The program all about TV. Our guests: Kristi Henderson, leader of Color of Change's Hollywood Project; Bridgit Antoinette Evans, executive director of Pop Culture Collaborative, an organization awading grants to ventures aimed at expanding diversity on TV and other entertainment forms; Deniese Davis, chief executive of ColorCreative, Issa Rae's diversity TV venture, Emil Pinnock, representative from Unleashing Giants, and Katrina O'Gilvie, writer of Behind The Movement, TV One's latest original movie running Sunday night.
In this very special episode 18 of On 1, Angela and her sister friend, brilliant communications strategist, Kristi Henderson present us with all of the hypocrisy, contradictions, and challenges that exist in today’s conversation about sexual harassment—being fully Black and fully woman.
Let's Talk tech is a monthly podcast that explores the latest emerging technologies, the people behind them and how these trends will affect the way we live, work and play. In this episode, show host Dave Miller interviews Dr. Jay Sanders, founder and past president of the American Telemedicine Association, on how telecommunications technology is revolutionizing the delivery of healthcare in the U.S. Also joining him on the program is Dr. Kristi Henderson, former head of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Telehealth program, which has quickly become a national leader in the use of connected care, resulting in lower costs, better patient access and saved lives.