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Welcome to the Red Hot Healthcare show, hosted by Dr. Steve Ambrose. Your go-to podcast for forward-thinking, cutting-edge conversations with today's top healthcare luminaries and business leaders. This shows is not about softball questions or neatly-packaged sales enablement for show guests. It's about bringing the voice of candid thought leaders and forward-thinking visionaries into your mindspace. We cover trends, news, challenges, technology, and opportunities across all segments of the health system. It's for all listeners—healthcare consumers, tech and data leaders, clinical team professionals, policy wonks, life science entrepreneurs, and more. Take a look at our growing list of past show guests—and listen to a few shows. Whether you're on your daily commute, taking a walk, or just looking to learn something new, join us on the Red Hot Healthcare show. Our goal is to inform, inspire, and empower our listners. Want to be a guest? Fill out the guest inquiry form at -- https://redhothealthcare.com/podcast We appreciate our subscribers and thanks for your 5-star reviews!
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May 20, 2017

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.

In this Red Hot Healthcare episode, Dr. Steve and Jitin discuss:

  • His passion and efforts to causes with a 'bleeding heart AND a bleeding edge'
  • Why CommonWell began - and its driving mission
  • Eyes now opening to the effect of connected data (and missing data) on front line care and patient results
  • The working environment of today's interoperability standards and efforts.
  • Why making interoperability the law MAY NOT be the best thing
May 15, 2017

"The transformation to precision health and patient-centered care BEGINS with Intel."

- Jennifer Esposito                                                                           Head of Intel Global Health & Life Sciences

 

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. 

Let's GO!

 

In this Red Hot Healthcare episode, Dr. Steve and Jennifer Esposito discuss:

  • Intel's quad component business strategy per sustaining its growth and wide net in health care
  • Successful partnering with, and thoughts on precision medicine, pharmaceutical, and genomic companies
  • AI and machine learning in clinical and administrative operations
  • Intel's latest efforts in a health 'ALL-IN-ONE' computer, for global health, future physician shortages, and quality of care.
Apr 29, 2017

healthcare artificial intelligence

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.

In this Red Hot Healthcare episode, Dr. Steve and Pinaki discuss:

  • The process involving Hindsait's unique algorithm
  • How a 'zero-to-one' perspective keeps payer operations simplified
  • The challenges of large payer adoption
  • Other business sectors for use

 

Apr 14, 2017

Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems

Imagine Losing Your Vision...Now Imagine You Might Have NEVER Had To

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.

How many people will lose their good vision and perhaps entire sight needlessly?

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. 

In this Red Hot Healthcare episode, Dr. Steve and Jason Crawford discuss:

  • Why IRIS' unique eye scan technology should be part of every yearly physical and checkup.
  • How helping providers operationalize new technology is more necessary than just 'selling cameras'.
  • AI and machine learning in applying retinal images to brain, kidney and heart health
  • Growth of nearly 3X year-over-year...with more growth in sight

 

Apr 5, 2017

post-acute care

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:

  • Today's high waste levels in post-acute care
  • Key predictor data in driving best care
  • Poor risk adjustment in post-acute bundling
  • The dilemma of provider 'cherry picking'
  • naviHealth's powerful blend of patient engagement, timing, and technology 

 

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Mar 21, 2017

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:

  • The power of Prognos' AI platform and risk-assessment engine
  • Prognos vs. IBM's Watson
  • A wide reach into life science, payer, and diagnostics industries
  • Their bold new approach into early disease detection
Mar 9, 2017

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:

  • A CEO's vision of patient influencer value and contribution
  • The power of WEGO's patient influencers to Big Pharma challenges
  • An 'AHA' moment in filling multi-industry demand
  • WEGO's new 'low-friction' patient expert platform
  • The ability of so many individuals to give back and grow personal income
Mar 6, 2017

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:

  • Core tenants of engagement
  • The damage of confirmation bias
  • Patient affordability and valuing care
  • Volume, initial engagement & activated patients
  • The power of negotiation and empathy
Mar 2, 2017

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:

  • Analytics and insights from Virgin Pulse's collection of 7 Billion data points per month
  • Clients who through the service, have vastly lowered work comp injuries and increased worker productivity as much as 49%.
  • 'Traditional Wellness' vs. 'Strategic Well-being'
  • The new era of connecting wellness with employee benefits, talent management, and employee engagement success
Feb 28, 2017

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.

Feb 18, 2017

 

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
Feb 17, 2017

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 Plusa 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. 

Feb 14, 2017

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
Feb 14, 2017

“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 
Feb 9, 2017

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...
Feb 9, 2017

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
Feb 7, 2017

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 
Feb 7, 2017

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. 
Feb 2, 2017

 

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
Feb 1, 2017

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.
Jan 31, 2017

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:

  • The untapped power of lab data
  • Viewics and its unique ETL technology
  • Where CIOs are missing it
  • Why under-utilization is many time more costly and dangerous than overutilization
  • New money and new growth in 2017
Jan 30, 2017

 

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:

  • Why Solera is NOT the 'Usual Suspect' in chronic disease management
  • The disruptive use of community players as part of coordinating care
  • Strategies for engaging health plan members
  • The power of its unique platform and matching technology
  • Measuring and integrating more than 13 digital partners and thousands of wellness company members
  • The future of chronic care prevention & management in the Trump Presidency
Jan 19, 2017

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:

  • From Wall Street financier to "I've got an uncle in healthcare"
  • Becoming a transforming force in telehealth
  • The value of unifying language, translation, data and security
  • 30 seconds to activate a major cost reduction resource
  • The rationale for Cloudbreak's amazing growth nationally
  • And much more....
Jan 19, 2017

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:

  • A personal story of challenge, growth, and perserverence
  • Disproportionality in female lhealthcare leadership stats
  • What makes women different and unique as leaders
  • The importance of education and learning what you "don't know"
  • The best revenge is your own success
Jan 17, 2017

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:

  • His days with Shirley Temple to IBM
  • "Godfatherly" sage discussion on the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
  • IBM and Watson - how it came into health care
  • A tech view on patient engagement
  • Artificial Intelligence and transformation in life sciences
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