The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show

In this compelling episode of the AHI Show, we delve deep with Bridgette Clifton, NP, who currently leads as the Vice President of Operations for Longevity Health Plan in North Carolina. Longevity Health Plan stands as a beacon of innovation, not just in its services but in its leadership ethos, recognizing potential beyond the resume.The plan goes beyond medical care, embedding account managers and member advocates to untangle healthcare complexities and assist with claims and provider access — a crucial benefit they offer to residents and families navigating an intricate system.The episode takes a deeply personal turn as Bridgette reflects on her evolution, from maintaining a strict division between her personal and professional life to embracing vulnerability. A touching story of connection with a patient's family member illustrates the profound impact of empathy and understanding in healthcare.Tune in to dive deep into Bridgette Clifton's story of growth, compassion, and the relentless pursuit of healthcare innovation. As she reminds us, it's not just about the care we provide; it's about the connections we forge and the lives we touch.You'll Discover:Insightful Leadership Approach: Discover how Bridgette Clifton and her team at Longevity Health Plan prioritize empathy and innovation in their leadership styles, providing valuable lessons for anyone in a management or leadership role.Understanding Complex Healthcare Systems: Gain an understanding of the complexities in healthcare, especially within Medicare Advantage plans designed for long-term care residents, and how these complexities are navigated to benefit those in need.Holistic Patient Care Excellence: Learn about the holistic care model that Longevity Health Plan implements, which includes small patient panels, hands-on member advocates, and the personal involvement of leaders like Bridgette in resolving member issues.Integration of Technology and Human Touch: Explore how Longevity Health Plan balances the use of artificial intelligence for operational efficiency with a strong emphasis on personal, human-focused care.Effective Communication Strategies: Bridgette shares her beliefs on the power of face-to-face communication over digital methods, providing insights into building stronger, more effective personal and professional relationships.This conversation offers unique perspectives on leadership, the intersection of healthcare and technology, and the importance of human connection in healthcare environments.Follow Bridgette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetteclifton519/Longevity Health Plan: https://longevityhealthplan.com/#LeadershipWithHeart #PatientAdvocacy #CompassionateCare #LongevityHealthPlan #HealthcareInnovation The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this riveting episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, join us as we sit down with Katie Swenson, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, an inspiring leader and Executive Director of Surgical Specialties and Digestive Health Clinical Program at Intermountain Health. Dive deep into the world of healthcare innovation, where lives hinge on the strength of teamwork, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.Katie shares her unique perspective on building high-performing teams in critical healthcare settings, drawing parallels between her experiences in the military and her illustrious career in orthopedic surgery, pediatric general surgery, trauma, and pediatric transplant. Discover the keys to scaling innovation in healthcare through evaluating clinical programs, overcoming constraints, and leveraging the power of data-driven decision-making.Learn how Katie's commitment to service, leadership, and a growth mindset has propelled her to the forefront of healthcare innovation. From navigating the challenges of leadership to fostering collaboration across disciplines for optimal patient care, Katie's journey is a testament to the importance of creativity, execution, and a service-oriented mindset in driving healthcare forward.Insight into Value-Based Care: Understand the critical role of primary care in ensuring continuous and comprehensive health management post-surgery and beyond, an essential element of value-based care that aims at improving patient outcomes while controlling healthcare costs.Navigating Digital Health Innovations: Gain insights into the evolving landscape of digital health, learning how to judiciously embrace technology, assess the right timing for adoption, and iterative trial processes that align with both financial sustainability and superior clinical outcomes.Strategic Decision-Making in Healthcare: Learn about the importance of leveraging both cutting-edge digital tools and insights from frontline providers for informed strategic planning, guiding better healthcare delivery that's responsive to rapid changes in the healthcare ecosystem.This episode is not just a conversation; it's a masterclass on the essence of innovation, leadership, and teamwork in healthcare. Whether you're a healthcare professional, innovator, or someone passionate about making a difference in the world, Katie's insights will inspire you to think differently about the challenges and opportunities we face in healthcare.Tune in to learn how we can collectively work towards delivering high-quality surgical outcomes, build high-performing teams, and shape the future of healthcare in the context of a high-reliability organization. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by one of healthcare’s most influential leaders. Subscribe, like, and share this episode to join us in advancing healthcare innovation!Follow Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-swensonpa-c/#HealthcareInnovation #HighPerformingTeams #LeadershipInHealthcare #surgicalcare The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

Join us for a profound discussion on the latest episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where we speak with Jonathan Kumar, the innovative CEO of Samaritan. Jonathan shares his inspiring journey, tracing back to his roots as a child of immigrants from South India in the late 80s. Discover how the support from a local church community in Buffalo, New York, laid the foundation for Samaritan.We dive deep into a conversation about envisioning a brighter future for healthcare, where financial and social capital becomes accessible to those living on or near the streets, helping them achieve their housing, income, and health goals. Explore how this pioneering organization is reshaping healthcare by providing financial and social support to the homeless, helping them access the tools they need for a dignified life.Samaritan is not just about financial aid but includes a relational component, crucial for transforming lives. Jonathan shares the moving story of Charles, a man whose life was uplifted by Samaritan’s comprehensive support.Reasons to watch this episode:Healthcare & Homelessness: Uncover insights into how homelessness impacts healthcare systems operationally and financially, and how Samaritan offers a sustainable solution by partnering with hospitals and managed Medicaid plans.Compassionate Approach to Healthcare: Discover Samaritan's mission to blend financial and relational support to uplift the homeless, shedding light on how healthcare can be more empathetic.Power of Small Donations: Learn about the significant positive changes small monthly donations can make in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, emphasizing community impact.Unique Model for Change: Explore Samaritan’s innovative approach, merging business strategies with philanthropic goals to tackle homelessness, appealing to those interested in ethical business practices.Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumario/Learn more about Samaritan: https://www.samaritan.city/If you're moved to act, Samaritan's process is quick and impactful. With just a few minutes each week or month, and by using either the Samaritan app or website, you can contribute meaningfully to someone’s life in cities across the U.S., including Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Louisville, Jacksonville, and New York City.#healthcareinnovation #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

Welcome to another groundbreaking episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where today's guest, Howard Fried, from Vantari VR, takes us on an enlightening journey through the evolution and revolution of medical training and simulation technologies. From the initial steps in 2010 exploring various types of training opportunities to the cutting-edge advancements in virtual reality, Howard shares his extensive experience and insights into how technology is shaping the future of medical education and patient care.Virtual Reality (VR) is reshaping medical education.🎮 Realistic graphics and interactive tools like Oculus bring medical procedures to life.⚕️ Experience how VR can simulate the tactile sensations of real surgery.🌐 Overcome traditional training challenges, such as cadaver and animal model limitations.📈 See how VR complements existing practices and conserves resources.In this episode:Discover the transformative shift from traditional Halstead model training methods to innovative, technology-driven solutions that offer unprecedented levels of realism, accessibility, and engagement.Learn about Howard's pivotal role in developing partnerships with leading medical device manufacturers and key societies to integrate the latest technologies into medical training, ensuring that practitioners are equipped with advanced tools to enhance patient outcomes.Explore the fascinating transition from hands-on and virtual simulators that once required elaborate setups to today's highly portable and affordable VR solutions like the Medic Quest headset, which is revolutionizing just-in-time training and making advanced medical education more accessible globally, even in developing markets.Hear firsthand about the challenges and milestones in the journey toward adopting VR in medical simulations, including the pivotal roles of larger VR platforms, the importance of fidelity in training tools, and how current VR technologies offer realistic environments and true-to-life equipment behavior.Gain insights into the future of medical training, where VR not only brings training closer to healthcare professionals but also democratizes access to high-quality training worldwide, ensuring that the next generation of healthcare providers is more prepared than ever.Whether you're a medical professional, an educator, a technology enthusiast, or someone passionate about healthcare innovation, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge and insights into how virtual reality is set to advance medical training and improve patient care globally.Howard Friend's journey from the fundamental principles of surgery to spearheading the adoption of VR in medical education exemplifies a commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery through innovation. Join us for an inspiring conversation that sheds light on the immense possibilities that lie ahead in the intersection of technology and healthcare.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes on healthcare innovation. Your next dose of inspiration is just a click away.Follow Howard Fried: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardfried76/Follow Vantari VR: https://www.vantarivr.com/Remember, your engagement and feedback fuel our show. Drop your thoughts, questions, or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes in the comments below. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare.#HealthcareInnovation #MedicalTraining #VirtualReality #VantariVR #MedicalEducation #TechnologyInMedicineThe Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this captivating episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we're thrilled to feature Luis Montes, DPT, MBA, and the visionary CEO of Innova Health. A dedicated clinician-turned-entrepreneur, he holds the helm at Innova Health as its CEO. With a focus on rehab therapy, Luis is passionately working towards revolutionizing healthcare by addressing the critical needs of clinicians and patients alike, through technology and strategic innovation. Luis shares his transformative journey from a frontline clinician to a leading figure in healthcare innovation. This episode delves deep into the importance of technology, clinician experience, and the future of post-acute care.The conversation highlights how achieving a balance between a system's functionality and user experience is crucial for positive rehab outcomes and clinician satisfaction. Luis insists on the importance of clinicians having an exceptional experience, especially when dealing with complex patient cases in post-acute care. This, he believes, directly translates to business success by reducing turnover rates in a field already facing labor shortages.You Will Learn:* The central role of clinician experience in healthcare and its impact on patient care, particularly in rehab environments dealing with high-complexity cases.* Strategies for addressing challenges within the healthcare labor market by enhancing job satisfaction and reducing burnout among therapists and other professionals.* The critical importance of customer feedback, consultant insights, and a dedicated team effort in creating innovative solutions that meet both clinical and operational needs.* A look into Innova Health's core values, including customer engagement and utilizing modern technology to iterate and test solutions rapidly, ensuring they remain responsive and adaptive to emerging trends and feedback.* The future of healthcare innovation, with a special focus on rehab therapy, and how being proactive and responsive to feedback is key to continuous improvement.Follow Luis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismontes/Follow Innova Health: https://innovahealth.com/Subscribe to the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show to experience more empowering stories and expert insights into healthcare’s future. Hit the bell icon to not miss out on our new releases!#HealthcareInnovation #ClinicianExperience #RehabTherapyInnovation #InnovaHealth #AHIShowThe Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we are joined by Royce Brunson, Chief Commercial Officer of GetWell, as he shares his insights on the importance of clear objectives and impactful pilots in the healthcare industry. Discover how GetWell has successfully expanded while staying true to its core mission.Brunson emphasizes the need for partners to orchestrate successful pilots and defines the concept of "wait lanes" or "wind lanes" that drive growth and impact. Get a glimpse into GetWell's four key areas of focus: winning within their current base, establishing a payer market strategy, maximizing government opportunities, and diversifying their client base.Expansion & Impact: Gain actionable insights into how GetWell has successfully broadened its healthcare services and the strategic moves involved in making a tangible, wide-reaching impact.Health Equity Initiatives: Learn about the cutting-edge platform GetWell has developed to combat health disparities and the partnerships that help bring this vision to life.Economic Impact: Ways in which healthcare technologies can transcend cost-avoidance measures and directly contribute to a healthcare institution’s financial growth.Focus on Sustainable Growth: Understand how both personal and professional growth are essential for sustaining the business model, through intentional strategies and frameworks like “Grow with us.”The transition to impactful technology adoption isn't merely about choosing the right tools. It encompasses a broader strategy that involves setting clear definitions for success from the onset. This involves establishing 'win lanes' for business, marking the areas where technology can make a genuine difference.GetWell remains committed to helping partners close gaps in care and disparities in their communities, embodying the company's dedication to growth and impact.This episode doesn’t just highlight successful business strategies. It also reinforces the role of healthcare companies in societal well-being, making it a must-watch for those in and outside of healthcare.#DigitalHealth #HealthEquity #MedicalTech #HealthcareStrategy #TechAdoptionFollow Royce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roycebrunson/Follow Get Well Network: https://www.getwellnetwork.com/#DigitalHealth #HealthEquity #MedicalTech #HealthcareStrategy #TechAdoptionThe Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

Join us on this insightful episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show as we dive into the mind of Maura Buxton, Head of B2B Strategy & Growth at CVS Health. With a career originating in nimble startups and now shaped by the structure of a Fortune Five company, Maura brings a unique blend of tenacity and an entrepreneurial mindset to the healthcare industry.Maura's journey spans from her start at Tufts Health Plan to her expansive role at CVS Health, overseeing sales, product development, and managing multi-billion dollar portfolios.Maura discusses the distinctions of innovating in a small company versus a large corporation like CVS Health, tackling the challenges with a strategic approach to idea-sharing, buy-in, and project implementation. She reveals tactics for socializing new concepts within complex organizations, achieving executive endorsement and collaboration, and transforming innovative ideas into successful ventures, all while fostering a sense of shared success.You'll Discover:Authentic Leadership: Discover the vital role of genuine engagement and feedback in leadership, as Maura shares how superficial approaches can hinder progress.Overcoming Ego: Learn how leaders' perceived negativity can mask deep care and passion, offering a fresh perspective on interpreting and navigating leadership challenges.Patient-Centric Approaches: Understand the importance of prioritizing patient outcomes in guiding healthcare innovation and decision-making.Throughout our discussion, Maura sheds light on the contrasting experiences of fostering innovation within a small startup versus a large corporation. She candidly shares personal stories of instances where she's observed leaders seeking feedback in a perfunctory manner — 'checking the box' rather than genuinely engaging. Maura reflects on how such approaches can backfire when stakeholders withhold honest input, only to express vehement opposition in more public forums. She emphasizes the importance of earnest feedback and how it's crucial for leaders to create a space where people feel truly heard.Whether you're an entrepreneur, healthcare professional, or simply interested in the behind-the-scenes energy that propels healthcare innovation, Maura's story is not to be missed. Her approach to balancing persistence with flexibility provides valuable insights into how large-scale change is managed and executed successfullyFollow Maura Buxton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maura-buxton/Subscribe to the channel for more insights from leaders pushing the envelope of healthcare innovation!#HealthcareInnovation #PatientCentric #FeedbackCulture #InnovationStrategy #HealthcareLeadership💡 This episode is filled with tangible strategies for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of innovation in healthcare, infused with personal anecdotes that underscore the importance of adaptability and collaboration in driving transformative growth. Don't forget to give the video a like, share it with your colleagues, and comment below with your thoughts on the discussion!The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

Welcome to the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show where today we're diving deep with Mark Bontrager, MSW, JD, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services at Partnership Health. They cater to approximately 930,000 members, a third of whom are young people. Mark's focus is to ensure behavioral health services are accessible to all members who need it, including efforts like funding substance use navigators in emergency rooms and partnerships with schools to bring more services where needed.Mark kicked off his career in social work, impacting lives in the child welfare system before shifting gears into law to drive even more change. After years advocating for better adoption and special education laws, he's now at the forefront of managed care, steering major changes in behavioral health services.At Partnership HealthPlan of California, Mark and his team ensure that mental health services reach as far and wide as possible, including in Northern California's vast mix of urban and rural communities. His efforts are grounded in a simple, powerful principle: Everyone deserves to be heard and get the support they need.Our conversation with Mark reveals his dedication to bridging the gap between prevalence rates of significant mental health impairment in young people and their utilization rates of treatment. We learn about his passion for identifying and understanding the barriers that hinder people from accessing mental health services, his continual effort to reduce stigma around these services, and encouraging people to seek help.Mark shares how, through creative partnerships with schools, they have been able to make healthcare services more appealing to the youth. For instance, through the establishment of student-run and student-designed behavioral health wellness spaces, and the opportunity for students to serve as peer mentors to reduce the stigma circulating mental health and connect students.Mark discusses how they invested a year working in tandem with schools on a needs assessment to find out what the schools identified as their needs. The interventions were then chosen by the schools themselves, with the health plan offering support along the way.You'll Discover:Innovative Mental Health Initiatives: Learn how Mark's team is revolutionizing access to mental health care with projects like student-run wellness spaces and substance use navigators in ERs, aiming to make support more accessible and destigmatize seeking help.Meaningful Collaborations: Discover the impact of strategic partnerships between healthcare providers and educational institutions, tailor-made to address specific community needs and foster positive outcomes for students.Tech in Healthcare: Dive into how technology, from tablets in emergency rooms to phone and SMS communications, is transforming the delivery of mental health services and improving patient engagement and treatment continuity.The Power of Human Connections: Uncover the essence of Mark’s belief in relationship-based healing and its profound effect on recovery and growth within healthcare settings.Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve deep into Mark's story, his perception of the modern challenges facing healthcare access, the potential of telehealth, and the compassion that fuels his motivation to make a significant difference.📢 Don't forget to subscribe and ring the notification bell for updates on all our healthcare innovation shows.This episode is a journey into how creativity, partnership, technology, and human touch are reshaping mental health care.We're eager to hear your thoughts! What's your take on the expansion of telehealth and introducing healthcare services right where students spend their day - in schools? Share your perspective in the comments and let's push the conversation on healthcare forward.Learn more about Partnership Health Plan: www.partnershiphp.org#MentalHealthInnovation #Telehealth #HealthcareAccessibility #CommunityHealthThe Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we had the privilege of having Amy Prestifilippo, VP of Population Health at Advocare.Starting as an elementary school teacher, Amy gradually transitioned to the healthcare domain, integrating her unique approach to simplifying complex scenarios. Her extensive experience ranges from on-site patient care to working in the Patient-Centered Medical Home World, where she concentrated on streamlining each individual workflow in practice, optimizing it both for clinicians and payers.In her tenure at Advocare, Amy recognized the need for a robust team and better infrastructure to support population health. As a result, departments for care management, value-based performance, data engineering, and analytics were formed building a well-rounded approach to population health.We dive deep into the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from Amy that have shaped her approach to population health. This episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom on balancing technology, innovation, and care to truly advance healthcare.You'll Discover: Effective Simplification: Amy applies her teaching background to healthcare by starting with simple concepts and building complexity from there, easing the understanding and management of intricate healthcare systems.Team and Technology Synergy: Building specialized teams and integrating the right technology are pivotal advances in Advocare's population health management, improving workflow and patient care efficiency.Continuous Process and Technology Integration: Persistent efforts in improving patient care workflows and integrating technology demonstrate Advocare’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and reducing clinician burden.A little about Advocare: Based in Marlton, New Jersey, Advocare stretches across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, housing about 230 care centres. With adult primary care, pediatrics, and specialty as their main focus areas, they serve nearly 300,000 patients through nine programs in value-based care.One key goal Amy and her team strived for was to provide consistent and updated information to the practices. Scorecards were introduced to monitor the cost and quality parameters allowing their practices to better cater to high-utilizing patients.Overcoming operational challenges, like improving the social determinants of health screening protocol and enhancing workflows, Amy and her team use imaginative workarounds. Utilizing Power BI and data engineering skills, they created an efficient and robust dashboard for care management teams.Currently, the primary technology objective for Amy and her team is to create a smooth workflow for annual wellness visits, aimed particularly at their increasing Medicare population. Simultaneously, Advocare maintains a firm commitment towards addressing social determinants, improving transitions-of-care, and optimizing workflows to benefit clinicians across multiple platforms.We dive deep into the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from Amy that have shaped her approach to population health. This episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom on balancing technology, innovation, and care to truly advance healthcare.Watch the full episode to gain from the invaluable insights Amy brings to the table. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more enlightening conversations!Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-prestifilippo-mha-6889b152/https://www.advocaredoctors.com/#Healthcare #Innovation #PopulationHealth #PatientCare #WorkflowOptimization #Advocare #AmyPrestifilippo #ValueBasedCare #PediatricCare #PrimaryCareThe Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this special episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we dive deep into the transformative world of primary care with Dr. Ali Khan, MD, MPP, the Chief Medical Officer of Value-Based Care Strategy at Oak Street Health. Amidst a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, we explore the multifaceted challenges and innovative strategies reshaping the future of primary care.Dr. Khan shares his invaluable insights on addressing healthcare disparities, the strategic innovation required to attract and maintain talent in primary care, and the pivotal role of technology and empathetic, patient-centered care in this evolution.Furthermore, Oak Street's innovative use of technology and human resources highlights a key element in reshaping primary care: trust. By ensuring consistent follow-through on care plans and extending support beyond clinical interactions—such as assisting with social determinants of health—Oak Street fortifies the patient-practitioner relationship, laying the groundwork for improved health outcomes.This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look into the holistic care approach that has shaped Dr. Khan's career - from his early days offering personalized care to casino workers on the Vegas Strip, to his dynamic role in payer-integrated models, and now his leadership at Oak Street Health and now leading role at Aetna CVS Health.You'll Discover:*Unpacking the "bottom-of-the-funnel" issues such as professional burnout, staff attrition, and the strategic initiatives aimed at overcoming these challenges. *The Geographic Disparity: A closer look at the underrepresentation and uneven distribution of primary care professionals in areas like Gary, Indiana; Memphis, Tennessee; the Bronx, New York; and Phoenix, Arizona. *The Appeal of Primary Care: Strategies to highlight the financial stability, professional growth, and personal fulfillment inherent in various primary care roles.*Innovative Care Models: How Oak Street Health’s approach to care is setting a new standard for patient interaction and the reduction of caregiver burden through a proactive, team-based approach.*The Power of Trust and Technology: Examining how consistent care and support beyond clinical interactions can revolutionize patient-practitioner relationships and outcomes. *The Shift to Value-Based Care: Discussing the sustainability and effectiveness of moving from fee-for-service models to a system that emphasizes value and prioritizes patient care.**What You’ll Gain by Watching:**- A comprehensive understanding of the current state and future direction of primary care.- Insight into Oak Street Health’s successful model and how it can be replicated to improve healthcare outcomes nationwide.- Inspiration on how healthcare professionals can contribute to a more equitable, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.**Don't miss this enlightening conversation on how we can collectively work towards a healthcare system that better serves all communities, fulfills healthcare professionals, and leads the global charge in healthcare innovation.👍 Like this video if you enjoy deep dives into healthcare innovation!🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to stay updated on our latest episodes.💬 Comment below with your questions or thoughts for Dr. Khan!#HealthcareInnovation #PrimaryCare #ValueBasedCare #OakStreetHealth #DrKhan #PatientCare #HealthcareLeadership #Medicare #Medicaid #TransformativeCare #CareCoordination #MedEd #HealthcareDisparities #Wellness #ChronicDiseaseManagement #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #PopulationHealth #ClinicalOperationsFollow Dr. Khan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alikhan28/www.oakstreethealth.com/The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/