Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Leavitt

In this episode, we take a nostalgic journey back to 2002, a pivotal year that many believe was the catalyst for Utah's tech boom. Our hosts discuss the significant impact of the 2002 Winter Olympics on the state's entrepreneurial landscape, highlighting key figures like Mike Leavitt and Mitt Romney, and their roles in attracting Silicon Valley talent and venture capital to Utah.00:00 - The Impact of the 2002 Olympics on Utah's Growth01:05 - Mike Leavitt's Role in Attracting Silicon Valley to Utah02:08 - Fraser Bullock's Influence and Contributions02:48 - Presentation Highlights and Emotional Moments04:03 - Attending Olympic Events: Gymnastics, Handball, and More06:52 - Controversies and Unity at the Olympics08:30 - The Olympics' Role in Promoting Global Unity09:43 - Personal Reflections and Renewed Patriotism11:00 - Steph Curry's Impact on Basketball12:40 - The Global Rise in Basketball Competitiveness13:28 - The Intensity and Emotion of Olympic Competitions14:31 - Comparing Paris and New York as Great Cities14:53 - Updates and Achievements at Pelion Venture Partners17:53 - Pelion's Focus on Utah and Its Evolution20:04 - The Influence of Josh James and Omniture21:26 - Pelion's New Building and Community Focus24:17 - The Divvy Story: Rapid Growth and Successful Exit27:33 - Reflections on Divvy's Sale to Bill.com28:56 - Challenges Faced by Divvy During COVID-1930:03 - Integrating Divvy Talent into Pelion30:56 - The Investor Operator Podcast (IO)31:52 - The Changing Landscape of Venture Capital34:35 - The State of Venture Capital in Utah36:56 - The Role of Family Offices in Early-Stage Venture39:05 - Divvy's Ranking Among Pelion's Biggest Returns40:13 - The Evolution of Early-Stage Funding42:49 - Bryce Roberts and the NDVC Movement45:46 - The Current State of Utah's Startup EcosystemIf you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions. Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow Links: https://pelionvp.comSocial:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw

America has always been a great nation. But the greater share of our potential comes when we, as citizens, make America a good nation, and practice what is called the economics of goodness. Utah’s former governor, Mike Leavitt, gave a commencement speech at Brigham Young University a few years ago about this economics of goodness concept and its necessity in our society’s flourishing. Imagine the power of goodness and how it could transform our communities if we just lean into the concept more.

In this riveting episode of The Return To Tradition Podcast, hosts Dr. Joe Wolverton and Mike Leavitt delve into the compelling story of Hortensia, a Roman noblewoman who boldly confronted the ruling Triumvirs about unjust taxation. The discussion opens with light-hearted banter about extreme weather and the hosts' personal experiences before transitioning to the core topic: the historical context and significance of Hortensia's speech. Through detailed storytelling, they highlight the parallels between ancient Rome and contemporary issues, emphasizing the importance of standing up against tyranny and the misuse of power. This episode serves as a powerful reminder of the timeless struggle for liberty and the role of individuals in defending their rights. Show Notes: Introduction Hosts: Dr. Joe Wolverton and Mike Leavitt Opening discussion on recent weather extremes and personal anecdotes. Main Topic: Hortensia's Stand Against the Triumvirs Historical context: 42 BC Rome, ruled by the Triumvirate (Lepidus, Mark Antony, and Caesar Augustus). The Triumvirs' plan to tax the 1,400 wealthiest women to fund warfare and welfare. Hortensia's background and her selection to speak on behalf of the women. Hortensia's Speech Key points from her speech: Deprivation of fathers, sons, husbands, and brothers. Argument against taxation without representation. Comparison to the voluntary contributions made during the Punic Wars. The powerful impact of her words on the ruling authorities and their eventual decision. Modern Parallels Comparison of ancient Roman policies to modern-day taxation and government overreach. Discussion on the importance of individual rights and the dangers of unchecked power. Reflection on current events and the enduring relevance of Hortensia's stand. Conclusion The significance of remembering and learning from historical examples. Encouragement to listeners to remain vigilant and proactive in defending their liberties. Announcement of Dr. Wolverton's upcoming Second Amendment radio show. #ReturnToTradition #Liberty #Hortensia #AncientRome #Taxation #Tyranny #HistoryRepeats #WomensRights #FreedomFighters #PodcastEpisode #SecondAmendment #HistoricalParallels #StayVigilant

For a full transcript of this episode, click here. I'm gonna encore this episode with David Scheinker, PhD, for several reasons; but here's a big one: Why are we as an industry not doing what David Scheinker suggests in this episode? Why are we not doing, I don't know, kinds of logical things to reduce admin burden in this country when everyone agrees admin burden is a problem? But let me back up for a moment for context. Two things happened since this show originally aired. One is that I was invited to a fireside chat by the Advisory Board to talk with Abby Burns, one of the amazing hosts over at Radio Advisory; and we talked about value in the healthcare industry. And if you define value as benefit divided by costs, and you can cut costs—like cut admin burden costs in half—then you have created some really nice communal value, which we talked about at length during that aforementioned fireside chat. Here's the other thing that happened since this show originally aired. I read the book by Mike Leavitt, mainly because Steve Schutzer, MD, kept talking about it. The title of the book is Finding Allies, Building Alliances. Maybe I will do a book report about this at some point, but let me share a couple of key quotes just to get the party started here. Mike Leavitt wrote, “A diverse alliance, well led and well managed, can bring resources to bear on a problem that no organization can match—even the largest of organizations. The synergy of resources—from financial to intellectual—can deal effectively with a wide range of issues confounding organizations today.” I found that very interesting. Here's the second quote, which deals with what the top reason is that such diverse alliances may wish to hook up. “[It's] a common pain: A shared problem that motivates people and groups to work together in ways that could otherwise seem counterintuitive.” Hmm … so, back to administrative burden. Let's review the facts that David Scheinker, PhD, shares in the interview that follows. He says any given transaction will cost provider organizations 14% of the total transaction costs to manage to get paid. Yes, it costs 14% of a transaction merely to get paid for the transaction. This is a big reason why both Peter Hayes, in the episode with him (EP424), and also Marshall Allen (EP425) talk about for why cash prices can be a whole lot less than going through insurance prices because you can skip a lot of insurance burden. Now, on the payer side, add to that 14% an additional 5% to 15% to pay said transaction. That 30% of healthcare is waste stat that keeps getting tossed around. Listen to the show with Will Shrank, MD (EP413) for more on that. But, yeah … here's 20% to 30% of every transaction that is waste. And we haven't even gotten into redundant care or inappropriate back surgery yet. Our industry spends up to 30% of our money just trying to get paid and pay. Here's a case study for you. You know who has already solved for this whole “it's really hard to get paid and pay” dilemma? Derivative traders. It used to cost derivative traders $100,000 to do a contract, any given contract. And they worked together and got this down to $5000 by doing some of the stuff that David Scheinker talks about in the show. And, I don't know, I feel like the healthcare industry could also do this, too, if they wanted to. But there are a whole bunch of reasons why our industry cannot seem to get together and be as ruthlessly practical as derivative traders—or banks, who have figured out how to work together to process credit cards to reduce their own common pain. Here are but a few of the reasons, potentially, why the healthcare industry doesn't get together to reduce administrative burden in some of the ways that Dr. Scheinker talks about. 1. Some organizations actually make a lot of money off of that transactional waste. As but one example—and not to just pick on one, but we don't have all day—how about some RCM (revenue cycle management) companies who may or may not be owned by the same vertically integrated stacks as the payers themselves? As I have said any number of times, one person's—or potentially an entire country's, as the case may be—one party's waste, is somebody else's honeypot; and I am not sure if this is any exception. 2. Legacy technology and data systems and all the sunk costs therein 3. As Kaye Davis and Katrina Hubbard reminded me about the other day, there are some serious regulations in healthcare due to everybody being a vendor of CMS that adds a layer of regulatory complication to many collaborations. Also, state laws sometimes have an unintended side effect of making it tough to collaborate. Now, are there any precedents for this type of collaboration in the healthcare industry? Yeah, actually Surescripts, which, don't forget, was created by an alliance of PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers) who worked together because they all wanted to enable e-prescribing and needed a joint platform to do it. Look, I could say a lot about this one, but nonetheless, so much of what gets talked about in the show today with Dr. David Scheinker is very, very actionable. Just want to note that since David Scheinker was on the show, he and his team have done some major research over the past few years into ways that contracts can be standardized. If enough of you reach out and say that you're interested, we, for sure, can have David come back on the show and discuss. David Scheinker, PhD, is a clinical professor of pediatrics. He's the executive director of systems design and collaborative research at Stanford Children's Health. He also founded and directs SURF Stanford Medicine. And with that, here is your original episode. Administrative costs in the United States have a bad rap. You don't have to look too far to find an article about how there's now, like, 10 administrators for every 1 physician in this country. Or 3 to 4 billing people for every physician. Or consider what Dan O'Neill was talking about in episode 359. He was talking about IPAs (independent physician associations) and other managed care entities. As Dan mentions, contracting with some of these IPAs is like an “I love 1990” flashback. The contracting process transpires via mail. Not email, mind you. Mail. Like, stick-a-stamp-on-the-envelope mail. So, in sum, there's a lot of pretty well-founded complaining about administrative costs in this country. A lot of this administrative stuff is truly inefficient and a fantastical waste of time. So, here we are freaking out about staffing shortages, overlooking that doctors at the heights of their careers are spending some percentage of their time not counseling, treating, or diagnosing patients but twiddling their thumbs on hold with one insurance company or another slowly burning out by the inefficiency of it all. Or doing pajama time, and we all know that too much pajama time means also burnout on a silver platter. So then, let's get granular here. If we're trying to quantify admin costs, how you do that is to quantify how much each transaction costs. How much does it cost to send a bill and get paid for it? How much does it cost to file an appeal and a denial of a prior auth? Add all those transactions together and you get the full cost of the administrative burden. In this healthcare podcast, we're digging into a paper about admin costs written by David Scheinker, PhD (my guest today); Barak Richman, PhD, JD; Arnold Milstein, MD, MPH; and Kevin Schulman, MD, MBA. I have the pleasure of speaking with David Scheinker, PhD (as I mentioned), who is the lead author on this paper. Just to underline a major takeaway from this conversation with Dr. David Scheinker, he reiterates a recommendation to eliminate a big proportion of administrative costs. I guess I should say spoiler alert here, but the major takeaway/recommendation is this: Standardize healthcare contracts between payers and providers. Every payer and every provider finds one contract template and uses it. I don't mean one template per payer or per provider, although that probably would be a revelation in and of itself. But I mean that all payers use one basic provider contract. A couple of specifics here: The template that I'm referring to (and that Dr. David Scheinker is referring to) consists of parameters. What do I mean when I say parameters? Consider what Airbnb does when you're looking for a place to stay, as an example. How many bedrooms (that's a parameter)? How many bathrooms (that's a parameter)? How many amenities (that's a parameter)? After everybody picks their standard set of parameters, at that point, all parties can negotiate and come up with whatever they want for what is the price of an extra bedroom or whatever value you're gonna assign to that parameter. Go nuts there, but from a data collection and analytic perspective and a getting paid perspective, it is way easier to do it that way—meaning it's way easier to execute and report when all of the contracts use the same parameters. Also, you can build tech to do a lot of that because you don't have to write algorithms with exponential variables. Also mentioned in this episode are Abby Burns; Michael Leavitt; Steve Schutzer, MD; Peter Hayes; Marshall Allen; William Shrank, MD; Kaye Davis, MPH; Katrina Hubbard; Dan O'Neill; Barak Richman, PhD, JD; Arnold Milstein, MD, MPH; and Kevin Schulman, MD, MBA. You can learn more by connecting with David on LinkedIn and following him on X (Twitter).   David Scheinker, PhD, started his career as a research mathematician and switched to healthcare operations to work on an interdisciplinary team and have a more immediate impact. He is a clinical professor of pediatrics, the executive director of systems design and collaborative research at Stanford Children's Health, and a member of the Clinical Excellence Research Center (CERC) at Stanford University. He founded and directs SURF Stanford Medicine, which brings together students and faculty from the university with physicians, nurses, and administrators from the hospitals. He studies clinical care delivery, hospital operations, sensor-based and algorithm-enabled telemedicine, the socioeconomic factors that shape healthcare, and healthcare policy.   10:39 What's the quantitative administrative cost in an average transaction? 11:05 What's the quantitative administrative cost in a healthcare transaction? 11:58 What does the healthcare billing and administration cost add to the US's overall healthcare spend? 12:53 Is it possible to cut billing and administrative costs in healthcare? 14:17 “In some ways, the problem for healthcare should be simpler.” 15:30 What does the complexity of the current system look like in a doctor's office? 18:42 How did David go about studying healthcare administrative costs? 21:34 “It doesn't have to be simple; it should be standardized.” 24:50 What would be the pushback on standardizing contracts in healthcare? 25:43 Why is it possible to gain more value by losing customization in contracts? 27:20 “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” 27:41 “It's much easier in healthcare to build something new than to change something that exists.” 30:47 What benefits does telemedicine have to cutting administrative costs? 32:17 What is another significant benefit of using standardized contracts? 33:26 Why haven't standardized contracts become a common thing in the current healthcare system?   You can learn more by connecting with David on LinkedIn and following him on X (Twitter).   @David_Scheinker of @SURFStanfordMed discusses administrative burden on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! 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Joe Wolverton and Mike Leavitt dive into the riveting stories of women who changed history through their courage and defiance. From biblical heroines to unsung warriors of faith, they explore how these fearless women took stands against tyrants, shaped destinies, and taught us the essence of bravery. Tune in as they uncover lesser-known tales of strength, discuss the significant role of women in safeguarding values, and inspire us all to embrace the call to courage in our lives. Don't miss this episode filled with wisdom, spirituality, and a call to action! #courageouswomen #DefyingTyranny #PatriotismInspired #BiblicalHeroines #TraditionMatters #FaithOverFear #MaccabeanMothers #ReturnToTradition #ResistanceAgainstOppression #LessonsFromHistory #ReturnToTradition#HeroicWomen#DefyTyrants#HistoricalHeroines#PodcastHighlight#InspirationalStories#FaithAndCourage#TraditionPodcast#WomenInHistory#StandAgainstOppression

In this captivating episode of the Return to Tradition Podcast, hosts Mike Leavitt and Joe Wolverton delve into the little-known history of the Levelers, a group of 17th-century English political activists who fought for civil rights, religious tolerance, and political freedom during the English Civil War. Discover how these courageous individuals stood up against tyranny, even when it came from their own ranks, and how their principled stance influenced the ideals of the American founding fathers. Join Mike and Joe as they explore the importance of living by one's principles, the pursuit of virtue, and the joy that comes with defending liberty. #Levelers #EnglishCivilWar #OliverCromwell #Liberty #Principles #Virtue #Tyranny #ReligiousFreedom #FoundingFathers #ReturnToTradition #Podcast #History #Politics

In this riveting episode of The Return To Tradition Podcast, hosts Mike Leavitt and Joe Wolverton delve into the extraordinary life and heroic sacrifice of Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, a largely unknown figure whose actions played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. From his early days fighting for the Jacobite cause in Scotland to his crucial involvement in the battles of Trenton and Princeton, Mercer's unwavering commitment to the principles of liberty and his selfless bravery in the face of adversity exemplify the true spirit of the American Revolution. Leavitt and Wolverton passionately argue that Mercer's story deserves far greater recognition, as his sacrifice and leadership during the darkest days of the war helped secure the future of the United States. This thought-provoking and emotionally charged episode serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of honoring and remembering the unsung heroes who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. #HughMercer #AmericanRevolution #UnknownHeroes #BattleOfPrinceton #BattleOfTrenton #LibertysHeroes #SacrificeForFreedom #PatriotSpirit #RevolutionaryWar #ReturnToTradition #MikeLeavitt #JoeWolverton #USHistory #PodcastRecommendation

In this riveting episode of the Return to Tradition Podcast, hosts Joe Wolverton and Mike Leavitt uncover the incredible true story of 16-year-old Sybil Ludington, who rode through the night to warn her father's militia of an impending British attack on Danbury, Connecticut in 1777. Discover why the Founding Fathers believed a well-regulated militia was necessary for the security of a free state, and how this little-known heroine embodied the courage and spirit of the American Revolution. Wolverton and Leavitt dive deep into the history and importance of militias, the Second Amendment, and the vital role of an armed citizenry in defending liberty against tyranny. Don't miss this powerful discussion that will change the way you think about American history and the fight for freedom! #SybilLudington #AmericanRevolution #2A #FreedomIsntFree #RTTPodcast

In this powerful episode of the Return to Tradition Podcast, hosts Mike Leavitt and Joe Wolverton passionately discuss the tyrannical nature of those in power, drawing from the wisdom of 18th-century writers Thomas Gordon and John Trenchard in Cato's Letters. Mike and Joe explore how tyrants abuse their authority, stealing from the people and enriching themselves while facing no consequences for their actions. They assert that it is the duty of virtuous individuals to stand up against tyranny and reclaim their God-given rights to life, liberty, and property. Join Mike and Joe as they call for a return to tradition and a renewed commitment to overthrowing the unjust power that deprives us of our freedoms. #Tyrants #CatosLetters #Liberty #Virtue #GodGivenRights #LifeLibertyProperty #ReturnToTradition #Podcast #Politics #History #Oppression #Resistance

Real leadership is something needed now more than ever in America. But we can't look too far away for examples of this needed leadership, we need to look to our own past and local communities for the leadership our country needs. Utah knew a great leader in our former Gov. Mike Leavitt. Listen in the conversation Boyd had with him over the weekend.

mereliberty.com/040 Summary Welcome to Dare to Think, where we challenge & and rethinking prevailing paradigms. In today's episode, we delve into the relaunch of the Liberty Seminar, a course designed by Kerry Baldwin to cultivate the invaluable skill of thinking well using the Socratic method. Our guests, Mike Leavitt, Jacob, and Kerry Baldwin, engage in thought-provoking discussions on the significance of critically thinking and challenging existing beliefs. We'll explore how the Socratic method can be applied in diverse areas of life, from theology and education to personal growth and professional development. Join us as we learn about the power of asking the right questions and embracing the freedom of thinking well. Main Points of Discussion 00:00 Introduction 01:06 What is the Liberty Seminar and what is it trying to accomplish? 05:05 What is the Socratic Method? 06:02 Is the Socratic method just about asking questions? 08:14 What is critical thinking and why is it on the decline in society today? 10:56 If tests don't demonstrate learning, then how do we know we're learning? 11:59 Why AI is not taking over reasoning 12:46 What do you get from the course, the Liberty Seminar 16:12 Real life applications: non-academic trade skills building 17:42 Real life applications: improve parenting skills and communication with your teen and adult children 19:05 Real life applications: professional soft skills development 19:26 Real life applications: study of doctrine and theology 21:43 How critical thinking is an effective response to manipulation 24:16 Why is courage implied when choosing to learn to think well 27:29 Objection: Christians who believe philosophy or reasoning is a distraction or will lead you away from the truth 32:56 How has Socratic Practice helped Kerry in her own life? 35:48 How does the Liberty Seminar helpful for intuitive thinkers or those who naturally pursue their passions and interests? Resource Links To get more information visit libertyseminar.com or https://mereliberty.com/membership/courses/ Original interviews:  How Socratic Thinking Can Aid Christians in Faith and Politics, w/ Kerry Baldwin https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/how-socratic-thinking-can-aid-christians-in-faith-and-politics-w-kerry-baldwin/ Thinking Well and The Liberty Seminar with Kerry Baldwin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-197-thinking-well-and-the-liberty-seminar/id1506671648?i=1000643384563

Many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints look forward to holiday music as an important part of Christmas celebrations, including the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square's annual Christmas concert. This episode of the Church News podcast features Tabernacle Choir President Mike Leavitt and Karmel Newell, the choir director of member support, discussing the music of the Tabernacle Choir during Christmas and year-round. They also talk about choir priorities and future efforts. Following a successful year, the choir looks forward to a visit to the Phillippines in February 2024 and the expansion of its Global Participant initiative.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timothy Ballard, Mormonism, Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Freemasonry, Society of Cincinnati, SPEAR Fund, Liberty and Light Foundation, shell companies, fundamentalist Mormonism, Elizabeth Smart, "Lost Boys," Utah as hub of human trafficking, David Lee Hamblin, David Leavitt, Mike Leavitt, Mitt Romney, 2024 elections in Utah, Sean Reyes, Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA), Satanic panic, actual SRA in Utah, M. Russell Ballard, Ballard's recent death, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Quorum's links to Ballard, Captain Moroni, George Washington, Title of Liberty, Liberty 89, Washington as Captain Moroni, Washington as Enoch, ketamine therapy, Ballard's visions on ketamineMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time ever... the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will have singers from all over the world joining its ranks for the 193rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Choir President Mike Leavitt joins Boyd to discuss the choir's goal to be not just a Utah choir but a choir for the whole world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we sit down with Mike Leavitt, a homeschooling advocate, to discuss the benefits of homeschooling.Mike has been an advocate for homeschooling for over a decade and has helped numerous families successfully homeschool their children. In this episode, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience on the topic.We start the episode by discussing the reasons why parents choose to homeschool their children. Mike shares that homeschooling provides a more personalized education, allowing children to learn at their own pace and focus on areas of interest. He also talks about how homeschooling allows families to spend more time together, create a more flexible schedule, and protect their children from negative influences.Next, we dive into the practical aspects of homeschooling. Mike talks about the various methods of homeschooling, including online programs, curriculum-based approaches, and unschooling. He shares tips on how to create a curriculum that fits each child's individual needs and interests, and how to find a community of support through homeschooling groups.We also discuss the academic benefits of homeschooling, such as higher test scores and improved socialization skills. Mike explains how homeschooling can provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for college and beyond.Finally, we wrap up the episode by addressing common concerns and misconceptions about homeschooling. Mike shares his thoughts on how to deal with criticism from others and how to ensure that children receive a well-rounded education that includes extracurricular activities and socialization opportunities.Whether you are considering homeschooling or simply interested in learning more about this educational approach, this episode is packed with valuable insights and advice. So tune in and join us for this informative conversation with Mike Leavitt on the benefits of homeschooling.Are you ready to sign your child up for my 6 week Mindset Classes for Kids? CLICK HERE to learn more about it. Wanna join the waitlist for Destination Perfect Health? CLICK HEREDestination Perfect Health is my 6 month group coaching program for parents (and children) who want to take their mental and physical health to the next level. Support the showLearn how to rate and review this podcast HERE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Check out my website HERE

These are challenging times at home and abroad, from Russia's invasion of Ukraine to political division in America. In that light, the Tabernacle Choir is putting on a special concert to inspire more kindness called "Love Thy Neighbor". It's their first performance open to the general public since 2020. Tabernacle Choir President Mike Leavitt stops by to give details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is making lemonade out of lemons After their long awaited, European tour was canceled this year, the choir has partnered with the cruise line Azamara to provide global humanitarian relief. Mike Leavitt, Choir President and former Governor of Utah, joins Boyd to speak about this amazing event.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time on The Media Scrum we speak with Amy Joi O'Donoghue, a reporter for the Deseret News' Utah In-Depth team with decades of expertise and award-winning writing in police, government, land and environmental issues. Mark and I have known Amy since 1985, when we all worked together at the Standard-Examiner in Ogden. Amy's family lives in Weber County with their horses, chickens, Irish Wolfhounds and Jack the cat. Support the show

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. More than 10 years ago former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt founded Leavitt Partners to help make healthcare more accessible by developing ideas and recommendations for government and business leaders. Andrew Croshaw is the current CEO and helps us understand the challenges that lie ahead. ANDREW CROSHAW To respond to the Covid crisis, the federal government preserved access to health insurance with federal subsidies, expansions of Medicaid, and funds to local health systems and public health departments. In the coming months we will likely see an end to the designated public health emergency, which means that state officials and business leaders will have to adjust. Some people will lose access to health insurance, so we will need to make both business and policy decisions to determine how, or whether, to stabilize insurance access for individuals and businesses. Fortunately, the state of Utah is taking a bold step towards value-based care, something Mike Leavitt championed since his time as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Leavitt Partners is proud to support this endeavor to ensure all Utahns get the right care at the right time at the right price. Derek Miller Value-based healthcare is a form of reimbursement that ties payments for healthcare delivery to the quality of care provided. By focusing on paying for outcomes rather than procedures, this approach to medicine could significantly reduce overall healthcare costs. I'm Derek Miller, and this is Speaking on Business. Originally Aired: March 21, 2022

THE THESIS: They are still installing so called vaccine passports with Q/R codes, professional Republicans are pimping them and pretending it's all about our choice and convenience. So, even as The Party intends to disappear Covid from people's minds, they are embedding the tyranny of the Great Reset's surveillance and control State even as they prepare to claim victory over a flu. THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  2 Thessalonians 2:3 Don't let anyone deceive you about this in any way. That day cannot come unless a revolt takes place first, and the man of sin, the man of destruction, is revealed. Colossians 2:8 Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elemental forces of the world, and not based on Christ. 2 Timothy 3:13-14 But evil people and impostors will go from bad to worse as they deceive others and are themselves deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and found to be true, because you know from whom you learned it. Obadiah 1:3 You have been deceived by your own pride because you live in a rock fortress and make your home high in the mountains. ‘Who can ever reach us way up here?' you ask boastfully. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. THE NEWS & COMMENT: Here is the literal memo to the Dems from Biden's polling firm. Declare a win over Covid and move on. I suspect CDC will get the memo. Iceland's Ministry of Health: "As many people as possible need to be infected with the virus as the vaccines are not enough" Peter A. McCullough: “I can tell you there's heart damage occurring now in children below the age of puberty. We've never seen this before.” There's lots of stuff coming out re the jab but going unnoticed because: war. Convenient, uh? Worst Fears Realized: Pfizer mRNA Integrates into your DNA. mRNA Vaccines Actually are "Gene Therapy", Study Shows Meanwhile, as people are conned into believing it's over, professional Republicans like Mike Leavitt are pimping injection diktats --- but, they are all about patient choice, dontch-a-know?: A National Vaccine Pass Has Quietly Rolled Out – And Red States Are Getting On Board MUSIC REVIEW: Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Leavitt, the President of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, joins Boyd to talk about an exciting announcement about their Christmas concert this year and beyond! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt has been called as the new president of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. He will apply experience gained during decades of civil service to guide the Tabernacle Choir into a more global future. Elected to three terms as governor of Utah, he served twice in the Cabinet of President George W. Bush — first as Environmental Protection Agency administrator, and later as the secretary of health and human services. This episode of the Church News podcast features President Leavitt talking about his new role, the strengths of his wife, Jacalyn — who will serve with him, and what the coming months look like for the choir amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investments in digital health hit an all-time high in 2020, only to surpass the new record within the first six month of 2021. Needless to say, there's never been more attention placed on digital health innovation. But it makes for a crowded market, putting providers and health system CIOs in a challenging position where it's impossible to vet the wave of new technologies and determine what will really help reduce costs and improve care. For 25 years, KLAS has helped providers navigate the increasingly complex healthcare IT landscape through research that's focused on amplifying their voice in the market. With a rigorous process of collecting and assembling feedback from the people who actually use healthcare technology, KLAS forces technology vendors to face, act on, and improve from critical feedback, and gives providers a venue to seek advice from their peers.In this episode of Healthcare is Hard: A Podcast for Insiders, Keith Figlioli talks to the CEO and co-founder of KLAS, Adam Gale. They discuss his firm's role in the digital health industry over more than two decades, and touch on topics important for providers, vendors, investors and others playing a role in the industry's future. They cover a number of issues, such as: The beginning of health tech innovation. KLAS was established at what might feel like the beginning of digital health innovation – even before Meaningful Use was implemented – but once again Adam feels like things are just getting started. He talks about being in the right place, at the right time, to be a trusted voice during the nationwide rollout of electronic health records, and the uncertainty KLAS felt for the future once EHRs were in place. But he also talks about how being at the front edge of technology right now reminds him of those early days, and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.Forcing change through public policy or private markets. Touching on a theme from the last Healthcare Is Hard podcast with ONC's Steven Posnack, Keith and Adam discuss the levers for implementing change in healthcare IT. Adam shares a conversation he once had with Secretary for Health and Human Services, Mike Leavitt, where they both expressed envy for the other's ability to help implement change. While Adam pictured government as a body capable of setting the course, Secretary Leavitt revealed how difficult this actually is. A slight move in any direction, according to Leavitt, creates waves of pushback from multiple angles. But as a private organization with influence over both vendors and providers, KLAS is in a unique position to drive change and improvements across the industry.Advice for entrepreneurs. Adam shares insights throughout the interview that are valuable for digital health startups and entrepreneurs, while providing direct advice at times too. For example, he talks about the strategic importance for early-stage companies to invest in their first customer relationships to develop one or two health system customers that will become good references. He says this might be a slower path to success, but stresses the power that word-of-mouth has in the healthcare industry and how this approach builds real value.To hear Adam and Keith talk about these topics and more, listen to this episode of Healthcare is Hard.

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Former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt has been named the new President of the Tabernacle Choir. He sat down with Boyd at the Conference Center about the new post and the future of the choir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of Boyd's conversation with former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt, who was just announced as the President of the Tabernacle Choir, they talk about how he plans to increase the visibility of the already famous choir. And how do you grow a brand the right way in the age of digital media? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former HHS Secretary and 14th Governor of Utah, Mike Leavitt, joins the show to discuss why value-based care is something that both the Dems and GOP can get behind. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vGLhS_4D-L4Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... About Mike Leavitt:Mike Leavitt is the founder of Leavitt Partners where he helps clients navigate the future as they transition to new and better models of care. In previous roles, Mike served in the Cabinet of President George W. Bush (as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Secretary of Health and Human Services) and as a three-time elected governor of Utah.#ValueBasedCare #Healthcare #HealthcarePolicy #HealthInsurance

Do you get anxious before a performance, a big meeting, even before setting goals? Do you procrastinate because you're never ready enough? I've felt that way, that's for sure! We just interviewed Ingela Onstad of Courageous Artistry Anxiety Coaching for Performing Artists. Ingela is an opera singer and licensed therapist who has decided to focus her work on performance anxiety. This special episode hosted by both Mike Leavitt and Elias-Axel Pettersson. www.courageousartistry.com Ingela Onstad is a classical soprano, voice teacher, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and mindset coach for performers.Her coaching business, Courageous Artistry, supports performing artists in their quest to perform at the top of their abilities. She specializes in helping performers address fears that affect not only their careers, but also their well-being.She has thousands of hours of clinical experience as a therapist and sees clients with a broad range of ages and issues. Ms. Onstad has presented on the topic of performance anxiety at institutions across the United StatesIn addition, Ms. Onstad is a soprano who has enjoyed a varied international career in opera, concert work, and contemporary music. Operatic highlights include performances throughout Germany, Canada, and the United States. She continues to maintain an active performing career.

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Former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt has some advice for the current candidates for governor; start transition planning now. Leavitt knows how difficult and exhilarating the transition of power can be, but it is better for Utah if the baton is passed seamlessly, with no loss of momentum. ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

S5Ep08: Mike Leavitt is a sculptor and visual artist based in Washington state.

Wouldn’t you love to be a fly on the wall during the discussions happening at the federal level? In this episode of GYDFS, we bring you Rich McKeown, former chief of staff to secretary Mike Leavitt at the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and co-founder of Leavitt Partners. During his work at HHS during the Bush administration, Rich led the negotiations between China & the FDA and helped pave the way for the placement of FDA offices around the world. Tune in to hear the inside scoop from the hallways of HHS & some expert opinions on our country’s pandemic preparedness.

A majority of parents say they will likely continue homeschooling their kids even if schools re-open this fall, according to a new poll. Should you? We'll ask former HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt, then go more in-depth with Connor Boyack--his kids are homeschooled. Mike Leavitt at 9:35

Debbie's getting an antibody test this afternoon as part of that push by four Utah cities, and she isn't sure what result she's hoping for. Former HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt joins to give an answer to that question, as well as tell us how antibody testing helps health officials respond to COVID-19. Then, we dive into new polling that suggests our emotional well-being is improving. 

Each week at this time, we get an expert opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from one of the top health experts in the country Mike Leavitt. The big story that we've got to ask him about: the CDC is preparing to alert doctors to look out for a syndrome in children that is possibly related to COVID-19.    Dave and Dujanovic is hosted by veteran sports reporter Dave Noriega and award-winning investigative reporter Debbie Dujanovic. KSL NewsRadio is part of Bonneville Media and based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Don't forget to review on iTunes and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Be sure to use the keyword #D2KSL to search for the Dave and Dujanovic Show.    

Each week at this time, we get an expert opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from one of the top health experts in the country, former Health and Human Services Secretary and former Utah Governor, Mike Leavitt. The big story that we've got to ask him about: the CDC is preparing to alert doctors to lookout for a syndrome in children--possibly related to COVID-19. 

US states are taking the lead in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. What can state governors expect from the federal government and from the US Department of Health and Human Services? Governor Mike Leavitt from Leavitt Partners joins JAMA Editor Howard Bauchner, MD, in this live Q&A. Recorded April 8, 2020.

US states are taking the lead in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. What can state governors expect from the federal government and from the US Department of Health and Human Services? Governor Mike Leavitt from Leavitt Partners joins JAMA Editor Howard Bauchner, MD, in this live Q&A. Recorded April 8, 2020.

Mike Leavitt served in the Cabinet of President George W. Bush, first as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and then as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Before this, he served as a three-time elected governor of Utah. He is also the founder of Leavitt Partners, a health care intelligence business.When Governor Mike Leavitt was HHS Secretary a colleague tossed a book on his desk: a History of the 1918 pandemic, saying to study it. He then threw another book on the desk, saying "or there will be one of these", which was a congressional inquiry. Leavitt read the books. Trump hasn't. Michael and governor Leavitt discuss.

Chris goes one on one with Former Secretary of Health & Human Services, Mike Leavitt.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chris goes one on one with Former Secretary of Health & Human Services, Mike Leavitt.

Former governor of Utah and Romney Transition chairman, Mike Leavitt, shares how he planned the 2012 presidential transition had Mitt Romney won the election. Leavitt describes his experience leading the first transition to operate under the Presidential Transition Act of 2010, how the new guidelines changed the narrative around transition planning and how his team planned to follow the “gold standard” president Bush and Obama set in the 2008 transition.

Welcome to a special “edition” of our podcast, where we are joined by one of the country’s most credible health officials: Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt. He was one of my favorite interview subjects during my time at the Washington Post Magazine. Today, Governor Leavitt (yep, he’s also a former three-term governor from Utah) answers your questions about the coronavirus. And, yes, we discuss the truth about the origins of the coronavirus (China?) to our nation’s desire to hoard toilet paper (TMI?). Your job: stay healthy! 

The CoronaVirus (COVID-19) is our subject for the 179th episode.Our guest is former HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt.In this conversation we get his outlook on the virus and discuss containment vs. mitigation, the mortality rate, the risk to the average American, how the federal and state and local governments have responded, vaccines and medicine to treat the virus, how it is affecting the U.S. and global economy, whether summer will slow the spread of the virus, and how health professional are rising to the challenge.

Welcome back to the 34th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast. Today, I share my conversation with Mike Leavitt. Mike is the founder of Breakfast Leadership, the podcast and business. Mike shares his experience of having a heart attack and surviving 369 Days of worst case scenarios. We talk a lot today about burnout and making your life sustainable. *** In the show, we also talk about our new affiliate, 1Mission Nutrition. They provide excellent supplements such as protein or green drinks. For listeners of the Hard Thing Podcast, they've offered a 10% discount. Just go to http://allegiance.1missionnutrition.com/thehardthingpodcast (http://allegiance.1missionnutrition.com/thehardthingpodcast) . *** ACTION ITEMS: List all of the things you want to do and list the last time you did those things. Do those things Take better care of yourself *** If you want to reach out to Mike, check out his https://www.breakfastleadership.com/ (website). Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. I really appreciate it because I couldn't keep this going without you. Let's go back to the deal I made you earlier. Did you find value from listening to this episode? If yes then: 1. Share the podcast with one person who could really use it. 2. Reach out to me onhttps://www.facebook.com/theHardThingPodcast/ ( Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/thehardthingpodcast/ (Instagram). Let me know how the podcast is going. 3. Leave a rating and a review. 4. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any episode. We are on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 5.Check out the https://justinlewis040.wixsite.com/thehardthing/blog (blog). 6. Support the Podcast. Go to https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/anchor.fm/thehardthing/support (anchor.fm/thehardthing/support) and donate to help us make better content. 7. Share our campaign to raise $1k for OUR. Here's the link: http://gf.me/u/wat89x (gf.me/u/wat89x) 8. Buy one of our Shirts or Hoodies https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hard-thing-podcast-store/ (https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hard-thing-podcast-store/) Again thanks so much for listening, and stay tuned to next week. Keep doing Hard Things, and Keep Overcoming Average. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehardthing/support (https://anchor.fm/thehardthing/support) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Despite not really being able to see or hear what’s going on, Ben and Nora talk about Mike Leavitt’s 2016 opera adaptation of the classic story. https://ia801507.us.archive.org/23/items/TryingtoAdapt/tta-20181211-001-005.mp3

Mikelle Moore, Intermountain’s senior vice president for Community Health, talks with former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt about the social factors that influence people’s health and what Intermountain is doing to make a real difference in communities. They discuss the Utah Alliance for the Determinants of Health and the collaborative solutions and opportunities that can be found by forming partnership, both locally and at a national level.

Nato Allies have met in Brussells. President Trump visits America’s long-time ally in Great Britain and meets with Americas long-time rival Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trade wars and tariff battles continue while bad actors, dictators, and terrorists threaten world peace. For leaders today, finding allies and building alliances has never been more vital. Guest: Rich McKeown Rich McKeown co-founder of Leavitt Partners and author of "Finding Allies, Building Alliances," is our guest. McKeown served as Chief-of-Staff for Mike Leavitt at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services.

Here’s how fast things are moving in health care: Mike Leavitt, who ran HHS under President George W. Bush, came to Washington 10 days ago to testify about the need for bipartisan health reforms — and since that day, when he sat down with POLITICO's Dan Diamond, the Senate’s bipartisan health push has collapsed and the GOP’s latest Obamacare repeal bill is on life support. Although the conversation is slightly dated, the former HHS secretary is a must-listen voice on health care issues, and he shares his perspective on possible health reforms (starts at the 16:30 mark), his pessimism on Medicare-for-all (22:00), his concerns about the Affordable Care Act (25:15) and his post-government work as head of Leavitt Partners (32:30). But first, POLITICO’s Rachana Pradhan and Jennifer Haberkorn join PULSE CHECK to break down the wild week in health care (starts at the 2:15 mark) and Rachana and Dan’s reporting about HHS Secretary Tom Price’s charter jets — an investigation that made this podcast so delayed (starts at 8:55 mark). We’d appreciate your help: Please share PULSE CHECK and rate us on your favorite podcast app! Have questions, suggestions or feedback? Email ddiamond@politico.com. Stories referenced on the podcast: Jen's story with colleagues on Sen. John McCain's decision to oppose ACA repeal again: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/22/mccain-to-oppose-graham-cassidy-likely-sinking-obamacare-repeal-243028?lo=ap_a1 Dan and Rachana’s investigation into Tom Price's use of charter planes: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/19/tom-price-chartered-planes-flights-242908 Rachana and Dan's follow-up on Price's 24 charter flights since May: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/21/tom-price-private-charter-plane-flights-242989

Mike Leavitt, former governor of Utah, talks with David Axelrod about the Republican path forward on the Affordable Care Act, the health care lessons he learned serving as President Bush’s Health and Human Services Secretary, his views as a former EPA administrator on effective ways in which to address climate change, and much more.

  I had a great chat with Mike Leavitt in Seattle. Mike is a pop artist and sculptor. His work includes painting, sculpture, design and satire, lots of Satire. He has had more than 126 exhibitions around the world and sculpted over 400 figures. In his own words he is a, “38-year-old making dolls in […]

Welcome back to a new season of Kick In, Sam Proof from SamProof.tv and Art Tebbel from Friends at the Table dot net Host Kick In the original crowd funding show live on youtube Thursdays and find the audio on iTunes, Soundcloud and everywhere podcasts are available. Today on the show A microwavable notebook, a heated golf bag and the Hottest RPG in kickstarter history. This week in the world of crowdfunding; [SAM] Recently launched and just in time for last Tuesday’s super tuesday is the Bernie Sanders Action Figure created by pop artists Mike Leavitt. at over 100,000 out of the gate he’s got our vote for the plastic primary’s [ART] Virtuali-Tee turns a normal tee shirt into a virtual 3D tour inside your body. Dive in and see a heart beat, watch cells flow or tickle a pancreas. (SAM : Gross). [SAM] Ending soon With a humble goal of only 9000 some dollars, Magnetips a refillable fine tip marker set with magnets in the caps has raised over $180,000. [ART] Escape Room In A Box: The Werewolf Experiment a Cooperative game for 2 to 6 players challenges players to solve puzzles, crack codes, and find hidden clues in order to find an antidote to thwart a mad scientist’s plot to turn them into werewolves. (DONATED!) [SAM] Cool Mini or not, the Kickstarting board game juggernaut returned to the crowd funding space with new addition to the popular Arcadia Quest series with Masmorra: Dungeons of Arcadia raising 10 times its goal of $60,000 [ART] speaking of regulars in the Board Game crowdfunding world, Greater Than Games returned on the scene with the latest installment of Sentinels of the Multiverse: OblivAeon and blasted its way over the 1 million dollar mark (DONATED!) # 1 - 7th Sea: Second Edition https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnwickpresents/7th-sea-second-edition From the end of the Multiverse to the new world, legendary Game Designer John wick returns to the crowdfunding world with a 15 year old project - 7TH SEA! #2 Kick In or Kick it to the Curb - Rocketbook Wave https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/642311833/rocketbook-wave-cloud-connected-microwavable-noteb Rocketbook Wave is the notebook of the 21st century, it’s actually a match set of a notepad and mobile app. Fill up the pages using a Pilot Frixion pen, snap a pic with the app and thanks to a unique QR code on each page the app fits it’s perfectly to your screen and removes any would be distortion. Each page has a series of programmable icons that can be linked to Social Media sharing functions, tick one off and once you snap the picture you page archives to dropbox, evernote, google docs … etc And then your Wave in the microwave in the time it takes to heat a cup of water and the ink vanishes giving you a brand new notebook. Will you Kick In or Kick It to the Curb? #3 - WILL IT FUND: Das Heated Golfbag von Pulsarvert https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985033327/das-heated-golfbag-von-pulsarvert Is this really a problem? Isn’t this what gloves are for? Toss to Chat: What do you guys think ‘Will it Fund’? Tweet @kickinshow hashtag #whatthefund? Head to Kickstarter and search for ‘Das heated Golfbag’ or follow the link in the description to kickinshow.com

The Background Noise podcast series focuses on the music that artists listen to when they work, what music inspires them, or just music they like. This week, in Episode 62, the focus is on Mike Leavitt.