In one of the most candid conversations ever on the show, Aaron Watkins and Chris Pace join Jared to discuss careers and leadership at the intersection of healthcare, marketing and technology. As the three of them recently found themselves in career transitions at the same time, they don't hold back as they talk stages of grief, how to evaluate new opportunities, encouraging and discouraging aspects of career transitions, the unique formula for leadership in this field, and what they think the future holds.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Current Health being reacquired by its original co-founder. What do we know about Best Buy Health’s restructuring, and is this an isolated incident or will reacquisition of digital health players gain traction?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community, the home for bringing together the voices of healthcare leaders and health consumers. Whether you're actively working to make healthcare more consumer-centered or just want to learn about cool new care models and innovations, this community is for you! (#432) See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

In one of the most candid conversations ever on the show, Aaron Watkins and Chris Pace join Jared to discuss careers and leadership at the intersection of healthcare, marketing and technology. As the three of them recently found themselves in career transitions at the same time, they don't hold back as they talk stages of grief, how to evaluate new opportunities, encouraging and discouraging aspects of career transitions, the unique formula for leadership in this field, and what they think the future holds. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Current Health being reacquired by its original co-founder. What do we know about Best Buy Health’s restructuring, and is this an isolated incident or will reacquisition of digital health players gain traction? JOIN THE COMMUNITY This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community, the home for bringing together the voices of healthcare leaders and health consumers. Whether you're actively working to make healthcare more consumer-centered or just want to learn about cool new care models and innovations, this community is for you! (#432) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of the most candid conversations ever on the show, Aaron Watkins and Chris Pace join Jared to discuss careers and leadership at the intersection of healthcare, marketing and technology. As the three of them recently found themselves in career transitions at the same time, they don't hold back as they talk stages of grief, how to evaluate new opportunities, encouraging and discouraging aspects of career transitions, the unique formula for leadership in this field, and what they think the future holds.&nbsp; All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Current Health being reacquired by its original co-founder. What do we know about Best Buy Health’s restructuring, and is this an isolated incident or will reacquisition of digital health players gain traction?&nbsp; JOIN THE COMMUNITY This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community, the home for bringing together the voices of healthcare leaders and health consumers. Whether you're actively working to make healthcare more consumer-centered or just want to learn about cool new care models and innovations, this community is for you! (#432)&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Aaron Watkins & Chris Pace Talk Careers & Leadership  (#432)

Healthcare Rap is the leading podcast about consumer-centered care, a.k.a. how the frontiers of digital, retail, and traditional care can work together to make healthcare easier for everyday people.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/healthcare-rap-jared-johnson-zain-ismail-dAvhm_j30sN/">It ranks in the top 5% of all podcasts globally</a>, has been named a Top 20 Healthcare Podcast, and is one of the longest-lasting shows in the industry, with more than 380 episodes and 6 years on the air.&nbsp;
Join provocative thinkers <a href="http://twitter.com/jaredpiano">Jared Johnson</a> and <a href="https://zainismail.com/">Zain Ismail</a> as they profile disruptors and trends that are impacting the consumer experience of healthcare.&nbsp;
The podcast reached new heights in 2024:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>380+ episodes&nbsp;</li>
<li>250k downloads&nbsp;</li>
<li>2024 Top Healthcare Podcasts (Bright Inventions)&nbsp;</li>
<li>#2 on 30 Best Healthcare Innovation Podcasts (Feedspot)&nbsp;</li>
<li>16 Healthcare Podcasts You Shouldn&rsquo;t Miss (b2Cast)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Multiple episodes on Healthcare Now Radio's Top 10 Episodes of the Year&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Topics for 2025:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Connected fitness&nbsp;</li>
<li>GLP-1's / weight loss&nbsp;</li>
<li>Food as medicine / nutrition&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sleep management&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mental and behavioral health&nbsp;</li>
<li>Preventive health and wellness&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nontraditional care models - direct primary care, retail care, health at home, digital health, functional health, concierge medicine, etc.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How those nontraditional care models can work together with traditional health systems&nbsp;</li>
<li>Consumer-facing digital health&nbsp;</li>
<li>All other consumer-facing aspects of healthcare&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Topics that we don't cover:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Clinical leadership&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cybersecurity&nbsp;</li>
<li>Health information management&nbsp;</li>
<li>Interoperability&nbsp;</li>
<li>Revenue cycle&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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Healthcare Rap is the leading podcast about consumer-centered care, a.k.a. how the frontiers of digital, retail, and traditional care can work together to make healthcare easier for everyday people. It ranks in the top 5% of all podcasts globally, has been named a Top 20 Healthcare Podcast, and is one of the longest-lasting shows in the industry, with more than 380 episodes and 6 years on the air.  Join provocative thinkers Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail as they profile disruptors and trends that are impacting the consumer experience of healthcare.  The podcast reached new heights in 2024:  380+ episodes  250k downloads  2024 Top Healthcare Podcasts (Bright Inventions)  #2 on 30 Best Healthcare Innovation Podcasts (Feedspot)  16 Healthcare Podcasts You Shouldn’t Miss (b2Cast)  Multiple episodes on Healthcare Now Radio's Top 10 Episodes of the Year  Topics for 2025:  Connected fitness  GLP-1's / weight loss  Food as medicine / nutrition  Sleep management  Mental and behavioral health  Preventive health and wellness  Nontraditional care models - direct primary care, retail care, health at home, digital health, functional health, concierge medicine, etc.  How those nontraditional care models can work together with traditional health systems  Consumer-facing digital health  All other consumer-facing aspects of healthcare   Topics that we don't cover:  Clinical leadership  Cybersecurity  Health information management  Interoperability  Revenue cycle 

Healthcare Rap is the leading podcast about consumer-centered care, a.k.a. how the frontiers of digital, retail, and traditional care can work together to make healthcare easier for everyday people.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/healthcare-rap-jared-johnson-zain-ismail-dAvhm_j30sN/" rel="noopener noreferrer">It ranks in the top 5% of all podcasts globally</a>, has been named a Top 20 Healthcare Podcast, and is one of the longest-lasting shows in the industry, with more than 380 episodes and 6 years on the air.&nbsp;
Join provocative thinkers <a href="http://twitter.com/jaredpiano" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jared Johnson</a> and <a href="https://zainismail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zain Ismail</a> as they profile disruptors and trends that are impacting the consumer experience of healthcare.&nbsp;
The podcast reached new heights in 2024:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>380+ episodes&nbsp;</li>
<li>250k downloads&nbsp;</li>
<li>2024 Top Healthcare Podcasts (Bright Inventions)&nbsp;</li>
<li>#2 on 30 Best Healthcare Innovation Podcasts (Feedspot)&nbsp;</li>
<li>16 Healthcare Podcasts You Shouldn’t Miss (b2Cast)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Multiple episodes on Healthcare Now Radio's Top 10 Episodes of the Year&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Topics for 2025:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Connected fitness&nbsp;</li>
<li>GLP-1's / weight loss&nbsp;</li>
<li>Food as medicine / nutrition&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sleep management&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mental and behavioral health&nbsp;</li>
<li>Preventive health and wellness&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nontraditional care models - direct primary care, retail care, health at home, digital health, functional health, concierge medicine, etc.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How those nontraditional care models can work together with traditional health systems&nbsp;</li>
<li>Consumer-facing digital health&nbsp;</li>
<li>All other consumer-facing aspects of healthcare&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Topics that we don't cover:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Clinical leadership&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cybersecurity&nbsp;</li>
<li>Health information management&nbsp;</li>
<li>Interoperability&nbsp;</li>
<li>Revenue cycle&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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