Health plan care managers are putting down the phone, and picking up the mobile. Leading this effort is Boston-based Wellframe. A technology company partnering with leading health plans and providers to drive down costs, improve care outcomes, and take healthcare management to the next level.

Today, Steve talks with CEO of Wellframe Jacob Sattelmair. They both discuss patient engagement & friction, Wellframe's victory with BCBS, and Jacob's unique view on A.I.

He spent 20 years at Aetna, building and leading teams that sold health coverage to the largest employers in the U.S. Then transformation happened, and his heart led him to start a new type of TPA to do it better. Today - Jeff Bernhard, CEO of Super TPA Continental Benefits.

On this episode, Steve and Jeff discuss:

• Big mistakes of health payers
• The growth of Super TPAs
• Continental's offering to large businesses
• Being 'Remarkable'
• Jeff's foray as YouTube Executive Gardner

Do you know the term ‘BUCA’? How about a ‘Smart’ Provider Network?

This isn’t your mamma’s traditional health plan…its innovation for healthcare coverage. Today, Steve interviews Daniel Wells, EVP of Business Development for Endeavor Plus - a patented and revolutionary new model in healthcare coverage. 

In this episode, Steve and Daniel discuss: the uniqueness of Endeavor's model, monetizing hospital receivables in 48 hours, going after the BUCAs, and protecting members and companies from runaway health costs...in a unique way. 

Faith Regional Health System serves a rural Northeastern community in Nebraska. But don’t let their size fool you – they’ve won the prestigious MOST WIRED award from The American Hospital Association – for 4 straight years!

Today Steve interviews CIO leader Brian Sterud. A maverick helping to drive strong value and prudent enough to do it without wasting IT dollars:

In this episode, Steve and Brian discuss:

• What makes a great hospital CIO today (and the mistakes)
• Strategies for physician buy-in of EHR
• Excellent insight on patient engagement (a great exchange)
• Data security - especially email phishing today
• Winning the MOST WIRED award - why it is so important

“When you can’t beat ‘em – LEAVE ‘EM. That’s the rallying cry and actions, taken by a frustrated, growing group of primary care physicians. 

Today we welcome Dr. Samir Qamar, CEO of MedLion and Michael Tetreault, Editor for the DPC Journal. They’re talking about the emerging movement and benefits of Direct Primary Care. 

Steve has an ear-opening talk with both men about:

• The basics of a growing movement into the good 'ol days of doctoring
• Dr. Qamar's unique history
• The challenges of marketing a DPC practice
• A growing movement made real with MedLion
• Providers who fight for patient costs 

Dr. John Glaser is the SVP of population health management at Cerner. Prior to this, he was the CEO of Siemens Health Services and the longtime CIO for Partners Healthcare.

He's had more than 33 years in healthcare information technology. And there's more...

He is a founding chair of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as well as the past-president for HIMSS, Dr. Glaser has published more than 150 articles on health IT, many of which have been compiled into a book called "Glaser on Health Care IT”

On this powerhouse episode, Steve and John discuss:

• Roundup on telehealth 
• From 'transactional' to 'intelligent' EHR
• Reducing physician burnout & 'Pajama Time'
• A frank discussion on healthcare and A.I.
• Cerner's broadening into services
• HealthEIntent population health technology
• And much more...

Dr. Josh Luke is The Voice of American Healthcare. He was the youngest hospital CEO at the age of only 32. Luke is a highly innovative, a thought-leader on population management, coordinated care, and readmission prevention — as well as a “futurist” on the Affordable Care Act.

He is a sought-after global speaker and healthcare futurist; and a best-selling author. In 2016, he wrote an incredible expose on the insider's perspective with American senior care called EX-ACUTE.

In this engaging epsiode, Steve and Josh discuss:

• An life-changing private plane ride with baseball superstar Mark McGwire
• His fast-tracked 'plunge' into the world of healthcare and leadership
• A grandson's special pledge
• How Millenials fit into the future of the healthcare system

Sumit Nagpal is one of the premier health technology leaders, as named from Modern Healthcare and Computer World. HEY...the guy advised Steve Jobs - AND STEVE LISTENED! 

In this episode, Steve and Sumit Discuss:

• His initial work with Steve Jobs at NEXT
• The new and unique of Lumira DX
• Technology to identify, assess risk, and intervene 
• Integration with Virgin Care & the National Health Service
• Building healthcare for the City of Manchester
• Collaborating with competitors
• Data access & supportive self-care for consumerism 

He's had an accomplished career, spanning twenty years in hospital leadership, operations and strategy. He's worked with giants such as HCA and Tenet, receiving his first major break when he became a hospital CEO in his mid-30's. Dan Jones recognizes the importance of leading with authenticity, and accumulating physician and team buy-in, especially at the large hospital and health system level. 

In this episode, Steve and Dan discuss:

• Dan's middle-school beginnings in hospital operations
• Mentors, opening doors, and recognizing those that support your growth.
• Authenticity and being 'employee-visible' in successsful hospital leadership
• A possible two-tier Discretionary + Emergent consumer care model coming to health care. 

Steve interviews a powerhouse humanitarian and accomplished renaissance man, Dr. Chris Stout. He founded the Center for Global Initiatives - a worldwide collaboration helping others in creating self-sustaining programs that improve access to healthcare in underserved communities throughout the world. 

He's published over 35 books and presented more than 300 papers in more than 20 countries. Dr. Stout holds the distinction of being one of only 100 worldwide leaders appointed to the World Economic Forums Global Leaders of Tomorrow.

He has been presented with five international humanitarian awards and four honorary doctorates. Dr. Stout has also appeared as an expert on CNBC, CNN, NBC, PBS, NPR, and Oprah.

Steve and Dr. Stout (Chris) discuss:

• Staying wide AND relevant
• The 'Mercenary' aspect of giving
• CGI and Open-Sourcing Humanitarianism
• The 'Pox of the Untils'
• 10 Days in a Bolivian Prison

Today, Steve interviews of CEO of Vivio Health Pramod John. This company is re-inventing the supply side of the specialty drug industry. Out of control healthcare costs are the single biggest threat to the US Economy, set to rise by $70 Million dollars PER DAY!

Steve and Pramod discuss:

• The political process and healthcare consumerism
• Health insurance vs. Health
• Drug pricing...is where you 'pick it up'
• Major misunderstandings of the FDAs true role
• A disruptive model (without a PBM) to get consumers and companies the most effective drugs at the best prices.