Joining today’s episode is R.J. Briscione, Senior Director of Social Determinants of Health Strategy & Execution at CVS | Aetna. In this 30 minute episode, R.J. digs into all of the silver linings he’s seen over the last year, including the focus of today’s show, Feeding South Florida.

R.J. answers questions like:

How did Feeding South Florida turn into a double silver lining as a result of the pandemic?

To learn more about Feeding South Florida: https://feedingsouthflorida.org/

Chris Bevolo, Chief Brand Officer at Revive Health and host of the No Normal Show podcast joins this episode of RadioRev to talk about the quick transformation virtual care underwent as COVID-19 forced the world to shut down.

Chris answers questions like:

What’s the difference between telehealth and virtual care? Once the pandemic started, how did legacy health systems handle the overnight need for virtual health and how are they innovating to keep up with demand? As we emerge from the pandemic, where do we go from here?

Chris Bevolo is Chief Brand Officer at ReviveHealth, a full-service healthcare marketing agency based in Nashville, TN. He has worked with dozens of hospitals and health systems across the U.S. in the past two decades, is a frequent keynote speaker, and has authored six books on healthcare branding and marketing.

Lora Alexander, Vice President of Engagement & Design at Icario joins the show to talk about one aspect of healthcare that needed to transform overnight—literally—during the height of the pandemic: telehealth. In this episode, Lora discusses how behavioral research has supported telehealth & healthcare during the pandemic, answering questions like:

How were we able to implement telehealth so quickly? What has Icario's role been to connect more people to health? What makes you feel optimistic about the future?

Plus, a conversation about the digital divide and the barriers we still need to overcome to make telehealth accessible for all. 

To connect with Lora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loraalexander/

To learn more about Icario: https://www.icariohealth.com 

Scott Megill, President & CEO at Coriell Life Sciences joins the premiere episode of season 3 of RadioRev to talk about pharmacogenomics and how it relates to mental health care. In this episode, Scott discusses some of the silver linings that emerged over the last year in healthcare, answering questions like:

What's unique about Coriell's approach? What's the role of personalization in the work that you do? How does pharmacogenomics improve mental health treatment? 

To connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmegill/

To learn more about Coriell Life Sciences: https://www.coriell.com/

Scott Megill is President and Chief Executive Officer of Coriell Life Sciences (CLS). With a vision to translate decades of cutting-edge genetic research into insights that empower the most precise medical care, Scott launched Coriell Life Sciences out of the renowned Coriell Institute for Medical Research in 2013. Under his leadership, CLS earned recognition as IBM’s Global Entrepreneur of the Year and has grown to become an internationally trusted provider of comprehensive medication risk management solutions, bioinformatics, and genetic interpretation and reporting services. Pioneering innovation in precision medicine, Scott is a driving force in setting the industry standard for pharmacogenomics and advancing a healthier world.

An entrepreneurial leader recognized for unlocking the power of technology to fuel smarter healthcare, Scott spearheads collaboration with major healthcare providers, payers, employers, physicians, and other providers to help improve lives and reduce healthcare costs. He is passionate about educating others and is an advocate for the advancement of precision medicine through his involvement with organizations, including the Employer and Provider Health Innovation Roundtables, Personalized Medicine Coalition, Business Group on Health, Health Action Council, among others.

Scott previously served as CIO at the Coriell Institute for Medical Research and held business technology leadership roles at Dow Chemical Company and Rohm and Haas. He also founded the Moorestown Robotics Club, an organization that immerses New Jersey elementary, middle, and high school students in the excitement of science and technology through international robotics competitions.

Scott holds an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Villanova University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Philosophy from Drew University.

Welcome to the trailer for a new season of RadioRev! This season we're back to bring you fresh new interviews with healthcare leaders and experts designed to inspire, engage, and offer new perspectives on what it means to connect people to health.

Since the end of season 2, the world has weathered a pandemic. We’ve experienced a lot of uncertainty and change that catapulted the healthcare industry into a new reality where creativity and bright spots have unexpectedly emerged as a response to this radical change in the way we live, work, and seek healthcare.

So this season really is about focusing on the bright spots. The innovations. The positive outcomes. Highlighting the member stories that don’t often get heard. It’s all about the silver linings without brushing aside the realities because we’ll talk about those, too. But, we hope to shine a lot on all of the amazing work that’s happening to make the world a healthier place.

A lot of the conversations we’re going to have are going to focus on social determinants of health, barriers to quality care, and how we’re thinking about mental health in this new era as we emerge from a time of isolation and social distancing.

We are thrilled to be back and look forward to bringing you new episodes over the next 6 weeks. To be the first to hear about new episodes of RadioRev make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

In the finale episode of our Social Determinants of Health season, Sara Ratner, SVP of Government Programs & Strategic Initiatives joins the to wrap things up, discussing the impact of COVID-19 and urging us to think ahead about the new era of SDoH. This conversation dives into questions including:

To connect with Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sararatner/

About Sara Ratner

A proven leader in the healthcare industry, Sara was the CEO of HealthEHR where she helped venture-backed organizations develop Medicare and Medicaid program strategies for emerging markets leveraging CMS and state frameworks to generate opportunities for program development and expansion. She has also served as SVP, Corporate Systems and Compliance at RedBrick Health, President of NeoPath Health, and as General Counsel, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Human Resources at CVS CareMark (MinuteClinic division).

Sara serves on several Boards of Directors, including Proximal Health, a venture-backed health insurance company that she co-founded; she has also previously served on other for-profit and nonprofit Boards of Directors. Throughout her career Sara has received notable awards such as the Business Journal Top 25 Women to Watch, Top 40 under 40, and was named part of Twin Cities Business Real Power 50.

She earned a B.A, cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis, and her J.D. from St. Louis University graduating magna cum laude.

To foster her competitive spirit, Sara actively trains and competes as a triathlete, racing in international distance triathlons to Ironmans.

In this episode we are joined by June Simmons, President & CEO with Partners in Care Foundation and Ray Woosley, Founding President of the Arizona Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics. They discuss the critical role of community healthcare workers in the HomeMeds program and share stories about the incredible impact this program has had on members. Key discussion points in this episode include:

To connect with June: https://www.linkedin.com/in/w-june-simmons-489629/

To connect with Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-l-woosley-md-phd-33b1b89/ 

Philanthropy, volunteering, and being present in our community are important aspects of what it means to work at Revel. As an organization, we work hard to offer diverse volunteer opportunities for our team and have established partnerships with local charities to make a difference in our community.

We’re inspired by organizations that do the same and push us to think bigger. This episode highlights the incredible work of the Medtronic Foundation featuring Paurvri Bhatt, President of the Medtronic Foundation.

Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology, focused on innovative solutions to fulfill its global mission: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. The company’s philanthropic efforts are centered on leveraging its people, products, and programs to expand access to chronic disease care to underserved communities worldwide.

Connect with Paurvi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paurvi-bhatt-a386936/ 

Paurvi Bhatt is the Vice President of Medtronic Philanthropy and President of Medtronic Foundation, leading the philanthropic and community affairs strategies of Medtronic, PLC.

Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology, focused on innovative solutions to fulfill its global Mission: to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. The company’s philanthropic efforts are centered on leveraging its people, products and programs to expand access to chronic disease care to underserved communities worldwide.

Paurvi is a seasoned global health and development leader, with a distinguished career delivering innovative and successful cross-disciplinary solutions to challenging issues of scale and sustainability. Her focus includes strategic philanthropy and investment; corporate social responsibility; health benefit reimbursement, and partnership design particularly in emerging markets and resource poor settings. She has shaped best practice health and social responsibility portfolios in several companies including Levi Strauss and Co. and Abbott, as well as, with the government and nonprofit sector, at USAID, US GAO, and CARE. Her technical training is in health systems and economics – with specific focus on HIV/AIDS, women’s health and impact measurement.

She is known for her commitment to building the next generation of women leaders in global health, and for advocating for “working daughters”. She serves on several advisory groups and Boards focusing on leadership and global health including Last Mile Health, GlobeMed, IMPACT2030, The Conference Board – CSR Advisory Group, Women Leaders in Global Health, Global Health Council (GHC) Board, and the University of Minnesota School of Public Health Campaign Cabinet. Paurvi holds a Master of Public Health in health systems and economics from Yale University and Bachelor Degree in neuroscience from Northwestern University, is PhD (ABD) from Johns Hopkins University.

Food as medicine isn’t a new concept, but offering nutritious meal plans to patients like a prescription is. In this episode, learn about the FoodRx program and what Second Harvest Heartland is doing to address SDoH from their Director of Health Care Partnerships, Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus. In this episode we discuss:

To connect with Alexandra:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandradekesellofthus/

Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus joined Second Harvest Heartland in 2016, bringing over 15 years of health care and leadership experience to lead the Health Care team. Passionate about developing innovative programs intersecting hunger and health, Alexandra leads work on the nationally recognized FOODRx program. FOODRx is a research-based program with a goal to improve health outcomes for low-income patients with dietary risk factors and to identify food insecure individuals through health care channels. Major accomplishments of the FOODRx project to date include the establishment of clinically based interventions for patients with food insecurity and/or diet related chronic disease and the development of value-based payment models that allows for ROI opportunities.

Prior to joining Second Harvest Heartland she served in several roles throughout the National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match organization including membership coordinator, case manager, patient advocate and operations manager.  She was recognized as a leader in new service development and delivery, multi-department project management, relationship building, staff development and mentoring.  

Alexandra earned a B.S. in Environmental and Resources Sciences from the University of California, Davis and a Master in Nonprofit Management from Hamline University.    She contributes to several organizations such as SUPERATEC and the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST.  She is committed to helping people understand their value by mentoring and coaching and supporting their personal and professional development. 

Alexandra loves the outdoors and hanging out with her husband, dog and friends.  Some of her favorite activities are training for triathlons, hiking and traveling. 

This special crossover episode features Jared Johnson, host of the Healthcare Rap podcast and Louise Briguglio, SVP of Product & Development at Revel. This week we talk about the critical importance of healthcare member experience, the role that behavioral research plays in creating a great member experience, and innovative work happening in the industry. Make sure to check out the Healthcare Rap podcast for part 2 of this conversation with Jared and Louise.

Connect with Jared:

Connect with Louise:

More about Jared:

Jared Johnson builds innovative healthcare brands through digital strategy and engaging content that turns heads. Onalytica listed him as a #DigitalHealth Top 100 Influencer, and his peers nominated him to the #HIT100 list of health IT social media influencers twice. He is a digital branding consultant, rapping keynote speaker, prolific content creator, host of the Healthcare Rap Podcast, and author of Connect the Docs: Put Digital Health Into Practice.

More about Louise:

Louise has more than 15 years of experience as a software product visionary leading teams at enterprise SaaS companies. She has successfully created solutions for complex industries: healthcare, finance, and supply chain. Louise leads a team with deep expertise in machine learning, analytics, user-centered design, security, and SaaS product strategy.

Louise holds a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Human Computer Interaction.