Jitin Asnaani has always carried an innate sense of passion and purpose. He's gravitated to roles and opportunities pitting him against hard, interesting problems deemed 'worth solving'. These include juice-flowing endeavors such as ecology, renewable energy, and of course health care.
He refers to these challenges as blending both a 'bleeding heart' and a 'bleeding edge'.
Asnaani is now the Executive Director for the non-profit CommonWell Alliance. A growing non-profit effort, whose member growth is skyrocketing. Their goal is to deliver full health data interoperability into the U.S. health system. CommonWell's efforts have proven fruitful thus far - capturing nearly two-thirds of the acute care EHR and one-third of the national ambulatory markets.
The value of this mission cannot be understated. As our healthcare system moves into outcome-based care, greater risk comes to providers and hospitals. Beyond the need for reimbursement, providers must demonstrate quality of care improvement, efficiency increases, effective multi-party care coordination of chronic conditions, as well as greater patient satisfaction.
Patient data and mass availability, is much like the freedom an artist has to paint a masterpiece with many unique colors on their palette. Expectations of improved care must include the ability for patients to have their data follow them, over time and location of care rendered.
Transforming today’s health care means leveraging new digital technology and capabilities. That means all hands on deck – especially where scalability, computerization and speed is concerned; and when you think of those terms – you have to be thinking of Intel.
Today we speak with the head of Intel’s Head of Global Health and Life Sciences, Jennifer Esposito. It’s all about the power of tomorrow’s technology and health care…right here on Red Hot Healthcare.
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In this Red Hot Healthcare episode, Dr. Steve and Jennifer Esposito discuss:
His company is tackling a $300 billion per year problem of healthcare waste - with a powerful technology and the ease of two little numbers.
Pinaki Dasgupta is a visionary health tech entrepreneur and a passionate advocate of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to improve healthcare. He has a successful record of accomplishment with incubating new ideas, launching new businesses and gaining significant revenue in early ventures.
Today, Pinaki is going to discuss about his company Hindsait – a healthcare technology company that uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to reduce unnecessary healthcare spend in the U.S. – a problem estimated to cost more than $300B per year.
Life can be a great teacher...though recovering from some of its lessons can be hard. Take retinopathy - the leading cause of blindness for working age Americans between the ages of 20 and 65. The leading cause of this condition is diabetes, growing rapidly to nearly 30 million Americans.
Two big surprises: First is that 90% of all retinopathy-related blindness can be detected early by a simple test; and treated successfully with medication. Second is that less than 50% of all diabetic patients ever get the yearly test in the first place. That's just in America - add on top of that nearly 400 million diabetic individuals worldwide.
That became the impetus for Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems or IRIS. Recently at HIMSS17, I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Jason Crawford, the CEO of IRIS. Their powerful retinal scanning technology, coupled with improved patient engagement and care coordination, was awarded the 2017 Microsoft Health Innovation Award.
Their mission is to inject their 2-minute diagnostic test to seamlessly alert both caregivers and patients carrying silent signs of retinopathy. Individuals who unbeknownst to them, would eventually become irreversibly sight-impaired or completely blind.
An example is Cox Health, a not-for-profit health system client in Missouri that serves a population of 24,000 patients with diabetes. In partnership with IRIS and its retinal telemedicine platform, Cox Health was able to bring the DRE to its patients with diabetes at the primary point of care.
By placing the exam at the primary point of care and connecting the data with the facility's EMR, Cox examined more than 2,600 patients. From just those scans, the system and doctors detected 800 potential sight-threatening conditions, including 347 that had a form of diabetic retinopathy with the potential of causing near term blindness.
The value-based care train is a comin’ – and estimates point to only 8% of all health systems as ready for the CMS’ changes in risk shifting and care payment. More than that - the quality of communication in transitioning patients into post-acute care is often dismal.
One medical expert recently stated the unsettling reality…that veterinarians often take more time in discharging pets, than care facilities do with their patients.
Today we speak with Clay Richards, the CEO of naviHealth - one of the major leaders in post-acute care coordination. His company’s network carries 20% of all hospital discharges nationally, and he’s here to share some major insight and solutions. It’s right here on Red Hot Healthcare.
In this episode Dr. Steve and Clay discuss:
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Prognos is a healthcare technology company using AI and advanced analytics. More than 7 Billion data points, 135 million patient files, and 500 proprietary algorithms put into play to drive early detection of chronic and ID-delayed diseases.
Merck is onboard with investment…Cigna has rolled it out…and we have their CMO Dr. Jason Bhan with us today.
In this episode, Dr. Steve and Dr. Bhan discuss:
Estimates are that in the next 12 months, 40% of the U.S. workforce will in some way be participating in the freelance economy. First AirBNB, then UBER…and quickly stepping up are Patient Influencers. WEGO Health is leading this effort, tapping into more than 1 million network participants; and more than 100,000 valuable, and well-connected patient influencers who have personal, healthcare, and social network experience with 150+ diseases.
On this episode of Red Hot Healthcare, Steve interviews WEGO Health's Chief Strategy Officer David Goldsmith. He has been an instrumental part in the company's recent offering of a next-generation smart platform.
In this podcast interview, Steve and David discuss:
Today we have a special in-depth episode on consumer and patient engagement - given by Dr. Steve Ambrose, founder and host of Red Hot Healthcare. For over 20 years, he was able to successfully and personally engage with thousands of self-pay patients, getting them to stay, pay, and refer others.
Dr. Steve presents tremendous insight and gems for hospitals, health systems, providers, payers, consultants, and healthcare technology vendors.
This powerful episode includes:
Employee wellness has become FAR MORE than ‘motivate and lose quick weight’. It’s now tied into analytics, mhealth apps, improving quality hires, and complete company cultures. Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Pulse has a strategic application that is so popular, its users use it more than Pinterest and even Linkedin!
In this episode, Steve meets with Dr. Rajiv Kumar. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Virgin Pulse, and President of the Virgin Pulse Institute. In this ear-opening episode, they discuss:
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:
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:
“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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Lab and pathology services often average only 3% of hospital and health system costs. Big Surprise! The data they carry contributes to 70% of all EHR actionable information.
Enter the power of leveraging 'FAB LAB' data to drive down cost. Today, Steve interviews Dr. Eleanor Herriman. She's a healthcare disruptor and disciple of legendary strategist of Michael Porter.
Steve and Dr. Herriman discuss:
Today Steve talks with Brenda Schmidt, CEO of Solera Health. A chronic care prevention and management network that covers the lives of 30 million health plan members nationwide.
In this episode:
Two words – HUMANIZING HEALTHCARE. That’s the mission and passion of Jamey Edwards, CEO of Cloudbreak health.
A unique telehealth platform in more than 650 hospitals nationwide, with nearly 2 million encounters. The word is out…its growing fast…and he’s with us today on Red Hot Healthcare.
In this episode, Steve and Jamey discuss:
Health Data Management’s named her as one of “The Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT”. Health 2.0 awarded her their prestigious “Ten Year Industry Leader” One of the most widely accomplished healthcare technology leaders today, Helen Figge personifies disruption, diversity, and the surging need for growth of female leadership in healthcare IT.
In this riveting episode, Steve and Helen discuss:
An absolutely incredible and insightful interview.
Known as the “Godfather” of the Patient Centered Medical Home. Dr. Paul Grundy is on the leading edge of A.I. and transformation in healthcare and life sciences.
He’s one of only 85 individuals selected to IBMs Senior leadership forum. His work and thoughts are reported frequently in the New York Times, BusinessWeek, Forbes, the Economist, The New England Journal of Medicine, and at TED talks.
In this episode Steve speaks with Dr. Grundy about: