touch point podcast

Join hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith for a special episode that celebrates the season of thankfulness with a unique twist. This week, they share never-before-aired conversations featuring four insightful “Three Questions with Chris” segments with industry leaders Patty Riskind, Dean Browell, Christy Pretzinger, and Matt Gove. These candid discussions reveal a fresh perspective on some of healthcare’s brightest minds. As a bonus, enjoy an encore interview with digital expert John Berndt, who dives into the transformative power of adopting a composability framework and its potential to drive significant value for health systems. Don’t miss this engaging and gratitude-filled episode!

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In this episode, Chris Boyer and Reed Smith - inspired by insights from Matt Gove and Andy Chang at HCIC - discuss the interplay between customer behavior and loyalty, habits, and laziness. They explore how healthcare organizations can build lasting connections by fostering familiarity and ease, forming patient habits through consistent cues and reinforcements, and simplifying the patient journey to reduce friction. Together, they paint a high-level picture of how these psychological drivers work together to enhance customer experience and establish meaningful, long-term engagement with healthcare systems.

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In this episode, Chris Boyer is joined by guests Dean Browell, Martha Van Berkel and Danny Fell as they discuss some of the key themes and issues being discussed at the 28th Annual Healthcare Internet Conference in Austin, TX. From the changing role of the marketing leader, to the challenges of measurement and the complexity of technology and disruption, they share ideas and insights on how modern healthcare leaders need to adapt to meet the needs of the moment.

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In this episode of Touch Point, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss how healthcare organizations can maximize the value of their data through a seven-step data maturity model. They explore the challenges and opportunities in managing healthcare data—from initial modeling to data marketplaces—using real-world examples from healthcare projects. Chris and Reed highlight how structured data management can turn data into a strategic asset, enabling predictive insights that improve patient experiences, streamline operations, and boost clinical outcomes. By following this model, organizations can save time, cut costs, and make more proactive, impactful decisions that support a patient-centered approach.

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In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss essential traits for healthcare leaders facing industry-wide transformation. They explore adaptive leadership styles, including transformational leadership, which fosters loyalty, creativity, and resilience. The episode also discusses the four C’s of Leading Through Change and offers practical insights for navigating healthcare's unique challenges. Jill Austin joins the show to discuss her new book, Transformative Leadership: Self-Mastery for the New Voice of Business Success.

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In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore the significant disruptions currently transforming the US healthcare system, from innovations reshaping service delivery to changes in how the market operates and how patients receive care. They outline five major disruptive trends and discuss how health systems can build resilience in the face of these changes. This episode also features an insightful interview with Mike Schneider from Greystone, where he shares his perspective on the evolving digital expectations within health systems and offers an exclusive sneak peek of what to expect at HCIC this year.

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In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore the concept of consumer-driven healthcare and why it often falls short of true "shopping" experiences, discussing how factors like insurance coverage, geographic limitations, and health drivers complicate decision-making for patients. From the pitfalls of online appointment scheduling to the limitations of "reserve your spot" features in emergency departments, they break down how healthcare systems must improve UX/UI design to better serve patients.

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In this episode, Reed Smith and Chris Boyer the "drivers of health," healthcare consumerism, and the role of marketing in shaping patient experiences. They explore how social, economic, and environmental factors impact health, how consumers are increasingly empowered in their care decisions, and how a strategic, consumer-focused approach can drive meaningful change.

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In this episode, Chris Boyer and Reed Smith explore how the concept of ROI in healthcare digital experience extends beyond financial returns to impact patient care, operations, and sustainability. They break down ROI into three key areas: growth, cost savings, and improving experience and highlight how digital tools like telemedicine, patient portals, and automation drive patient acquisition, streamline operations, and improve both patient and provider experiences.

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In this episode, Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore the critical decision organizations face between adopting point-based solutions vs. integrated platforms. They delve into the pros and cons of each approach, highlighting the importance of aligning these choices with organizational needs - and share how holistic frameworks and AI-powered technologies can elevate user experiences in healthcare, improving efficiency, patient satisfaction, and operational outcomes.

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