Healthcare Rap

This bonus episode is part of the Greatest Hits collection — episodes from the past 6 years that are just as relevant today. It originally aired in September 2021. 

Dr. Paul Thomas is in the house to share some provocative thinking about how direct primary care is revolutionizing the patient experience. Learn how the DPC movement is making it possible for consumers to have control of their care and for providers to work outside of the system. When there’s more face time, less charting, and lower costs, healthcare is a better experience for patients and providers.

It’s a double dose of DPC after Dr. Thomas appeared in episode #345! 

This show is produced by Shift Forward Health, the consumer experience advisory firm for health systems. (#346) 

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Dr. Paul Thomas returns to highlight the momentum behind the Direct Primary Care movement and the revolutionary opportunities to break out of the insurance-based primary care model. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about CVS Health’s new plans to locate Oak Street Health centers side-by-side with pharmacies. Does this latest announcement by a payvider signal that there is a new opportunity for profitable, consumer-first care, and how could it impact the rest of the ecosystem along the way? 

This show is produced by Shift Forward Health, the consumer advisory firm that helps providers operationalize consumer-first health. (#345) 

 

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This bonus episode is part of the Greatest Hits collection — episodes from the past 6 years that are just as relevant today. It originally aired in May 2023. 

Deborah Di Sanzo, President of Best Buy Health, detailed the three components of Best Buy’s vision for enabling care at home, the extra training that Geek Squad members undergo to set up health tech in your home, and the value proposition to provider organization partners and consumers.

After speaking with Best Buy’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Z on our most recent episode, it’s an interesting tandem to hear this one again and see how their vision has expanded in the last 18 months.

This show is produced by Shift Forward Health, the consumer experience advisory firm for health systems. (#344) 

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Dr. Ben Zaniello, chief medical officer at Best Buy Health, gives an update about health at home from the consumer’s point of view and dives into some of Best Buy’s highlights in healthcare this year. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about CenterWell leasing clinical space and opening senior-focused primary care centers at Walmart Supercenters. What will this next chapter of retail health look like, and have we been missing the boat by not including payviders more prominently in the discussion? 

This show is produced by Shift Forward Health, the consumer advisory firm that helps providers operationalize consumer-first health. (#343) 

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This bonus episode is part of the Greatest Hits collection — episodes from the past 6 years that are just as relevant today. It originally aired in November 2022. 

Jared and guest co-host James Gardner spoke with Tim Barry, CEO and Chair of VillageMD, shortly after they announced their $9 billion acquisition of Summit Health. Tim shared how he expect the acquisition would accelerate VillageMD’s vision for improving the consumer experience and clinician experience. It’s fascinating now to revisit this episode following Walgreens' markdown of VillageMD and the scaling back of their investment in the primary care clinics. 

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Privia Health is on an upward trajectory, and Dr. Bartley Bryt and Mark Foulke discuss some of the reasons why — including how they are engaging modern health consumers and reducing the administrative burdens of value-based care.

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about The Vitamin Shoppe offering weight management services through a telehealth partnership. What do we need to know about nontraditional players in the wellness space, and how are they making fast inroads with digital health services? 

This show is produced by Shift Forward Health, the consumer advisory firm that helps providers operationalize consumer-first health. (#341) 

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This bonus episode is part of the Greatest Hits collection — episodes from the past 6 years that are just as relevant today. It originally aired in June 2023. 

Jared and guest co-host James Gardner spoke with Dr. Chinni Pulluru, who at the time was Chief Clinical Executive and Vice President of Clinical Operations for Walmart Health Omnichannel Care. Dr. Pulluru dove deep into Walmart Health’s vision, goals, and day to day operations, as well as her perspective on the role that retail health plays in creating a healthier society.

It’s fascinating now to revisit this episode given the shutdown of their health clinics earlier this year, and it’s quite interesting to look back at her response when asked what she would say to people who are skeptical about retail’s place in providing quality care. 

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Ryan Kilgallon, Director of Digital at Overit, shares how putting CX first means putting UX first. There’s still a lot of work that goes into making a website the core of consumer experiences, so Ryan goes back to the basics as he walks us through how his team prioritized engagement and what we can all learn from that process.

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Kroger’s new weight management program. How are Kroger and other out of the box brands innovating in the space, and how is weight loss continuing to blur the lines between health and wellness?

This show is produced by Shift Forward Health, the consumer advisory firm that helps providers operationalize consumer-first health. (#339) 

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This bonus episode is part of the Greatest Hits collection — episodes from the past 6 years that are just as relevant today. It originally aired in January 2021. 

Jared and Zain talked about health systems taking the lead in helping people stay healthier. Then they went deep on why now is the time to move beyond sick care models and explore wellness and functional medicine offerings. 

This show is produced by Shift Forward Health, the consumer advisory firm that partners with you to operationalize consumer-first health. (#338)

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YY from SignalFire dives deep on what the health tech landscape looks like from the venture capital world, including the current and future road map for using tech to improve legacy consumer experiences. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Accenture’s recent report on patient loyalty. How does their latest research strengthen the business case for digital engagement, and why should we get better at explaining its value? 

This show is produced by Shift Forward Health, the consumer advisory firm that partners with you to operationalize consumer-first health. (#337) 

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