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In this episode of The Healthcare Trailblazers Podcast, we dive into the world of healthcare engagement with Dan Fox, Managing Director of Healthcare at Drips. Dan shares how his team is transforming patient communication by integrating proven strategies from performance marketing into healthcare—breaking down barriers created by compliance and outdated practices.

Learn why direct mail is a thing of the past, how SMS is revolutionizing patient outreach, and what the future holds for digital healthcare engagement. If you've ever wondered how to improve healthcare communication without sacrificing compliance, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Text Messaging in Healthcare: How SMS is becoming the preferred channel for patient engagement and why secure portals aren’t the solution.
• Balancing Compliance and Convenience: Strategies for maintaining HIPAA compliance while creating a seamless patient experience.
• Selling into Healthcare: Tips for navigating the complex decision-making processes in healthcare organizations.
• Digital Front Doors: The role of light digital content in enhancing patient interaction and reducing friction.
• Future of Healthcare Communication: Predictions for 2025, including the shift toward digital self-service and streamlined patient engagement.

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Explore the groundbreaking insights into value-based care, chronic care management, and care coordination in this episode of The Healthcare Trailblazers Podcast. Our guest shares their firsthand experience building a successful care management program from scratch, tackling the barriers within the healthcare system, and driving real results for patients and providers.

We dive deep into the complexities of Medicare, the challenges of patient cost sharing, and the critical role care coordination plays in transforming healthcare. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation about the future of healthcare and the strategies needed to make real change.

Key Takeaways:

• Value-Based Care Models: How they can revolutionize patient outcomes while reducing costs.
• Care Coordination: Why it’s the most undervalued role in healthcare and how it can drastically improve patient experiences.
• Chronic Care Management: Real-world strategies for building a successful program and the obstacles that hinder adoption.
• Medicare Challenges: The impact of patient cost-sharing and opportunities for reform.
• Future of Healthcare: Predictions for 2025 and beyond, including the role of technology and evolving CMS models.

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In this episode of The Healthcare Trailblazers, we dive into the upcoming HIMSS 2025 Global Health Conference with Joanne Klinedinst, VP of Content and Programming. Joanne shares what makes this year’s event special, from cutting-edge programming on AI and cybersecurity to inspiring speakers like Simone Biles. Get an inside look at what goes into planning one of the healthcare industry’s largest events and find out how HIMSS is shaping the future of healthcare. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned attendee, tune in to discover how to make the most of this iconic conference.

Key Takeaways

• Major Highlights of HIMSS 2025: Expect inspiring talks from keynote speakers, including a session with Simone Biles on resilience and mental health.
• Cutting-Edge Content for Healthcare Professionals: HIMSS 2025 will cover pressing topics like AI, cybersecurity, and leadership.
• Interactive Learning Experiences: New formats like the “fishbowl” discussion and varied session lengths aim to make education more engaging.
• Networking and Community Building: HIMSS 2025 is designed to foster connections, featuring events tailored to different levels of experience.
• Focus on Global Health and Sustainability: With programming around UN sustainability goals, HIMSS emphasizes reducing healthcare inequities and improving access.

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In this episode of Healthcare Trailblazers, we dive into the complexities of modern healthcare with Dr. Anwar Jebran, Medical Director of Health Informatics at Oak Street Health. We discuss the balance between innovation and practicality, the role of AI in addressing physician burnout, and the challenges startups face in healthcare's profit-driven landscape. Plus, we explore how the U.S. drives global healthcare innovation and why bold visions often fall short.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of balancing technology with traditional healthcare methods.
• Why some innovative healthcare startups fail despite promising technology.
• How Oak Street Health’s data-driven approach is reshaping value-based care.
• The hidden costs of healthcare innovation and its global implications.

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In this episode of the Healthcare Trailblazers podcast, we dive into the groundbreaking technology behind Podimetrics' SmartMat, a device designed to prevent diabetic foot ulcers and ultimately save limbs. Join us as we talk with Gary Rothenberg, Medical Director at Podimetrics, about how this simple, easy-to-use mat is addressing alarming amputation rates among diabetic patients, especially within underrepresented communities. Discover how this device, developed to integrate seamlessly into daily routines, can detect complications weeks in advance and provide critical, preventive healthcare.

Key Takeaways:
* Technology with Purpose: How the SmartMat can prevent up to 97% of foot complications before they escalate.
* Patient-Centric Design: A simple 20-second solution that fits effortlessly into daily life.
* Impact on Minority Health: Addressing healthcare inequities and reducing amputation rates in vulnerable communities.
* Engagement for Better Health: How a personalized nurse-patient connection enhances compliance and outcomes.

Tune in for insights on the powerful potential of preventive healthcare and how innovations like the SmartMat are making a difference in the lives of diabetic patients across the U.S.

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In this episode of Healthcare Trailblazers, we sit down with Pavani Munjuluri, CEO of Cognitive Health Technologies, to explore the challenges and hidden pitfalls of the AI-driven revenue cycle management (RCM) space. Pavani shares her unique insights on why overfunding can sometimes be a startup's biggest mistake and how her company survived in a highly competitive market dominated by a giant that ultimately failed.

Through Pavani’s journey, we discuss:

• The founder's perspective on AI adoption in healthcare
• The dangers of overfunding and aggressive expansion
• How her company tackled major roadblocks without compromising its mission
• Why some tech giants, despite deep pockets, often fail to understand healthcare's unique needs

Tune in to learn why ‘slow and steady’ sometimes beats ‘raise and spend,’ and how the right approach can make all the difference in a field as complex as healthcare.

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In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of value-based care with Dr. TJ Reddington, founder and CEO of the Reddington Group. Known for his expertise in clinically integrated networks (CINs), Dr. Reddington shares insights into how healthcare systems can drastically reduce costs and improve patient care by adopting risk-based models.

From his groundbreaking work at Christ Hospital to his time as Ohio’s Medicaid director, Dr. Reddington has successfully pioneered strategies to save healthcare systems millions—without sacrificing patient care. In this episode, he discusses the strategies behind CINs, challenges of value-based care, and his vision for the Reddington Group.

Key Takeaways:

• Cost Reduction through CINs: Dr. Reddington explains how hospitals can save millions by identifying high-cost patients and improving their care coordination.
• The Role of Data in Value-Based Care: Learn about the crucial role of electronic medical records and encounter data in predicting high-cost cases and how CINs utilize existing data systems.
• Future of Value-Based Care in Healthcare: Dr. Reddington discusses the slow adoption of value-based care and why CINs might be the key to faster, more impactful results in the industry.

Join us for this enlightening conversation on how hospitals can transform financial losses into sustainable savings through clinically integrated networks!

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Welcome to another episode of The Healthcare Trailblazers podcast!

In this episode, recorded in beautiful Orlando, Florida, we sit down with David Banks, Group CEO of AdventHealth, to discuss the transformative vision AdventHealth is bringing to healthcare. We explore how this leading health organization is rethinking primary care, reducing reliance on hospitals, and innovating with value-based care strategies to enhance patient outcomes.

David sheds light on his experiences and the lessons learned over his 30-year journey with AdventHealth. From the initial struggles in managing value-based care to today’s integrated care networks, we dive into what it takes for traditional healthcare systems to evolve.

Key Takeaways:

• Value-Based Care Evolution: Learn how AdventHealth’s approach to healthcare is shifting from traditional acute care to value-based models.
• Primary Care’s Role in Health Systems: David shares the critical role primary care can play when separated from hospital management and aligned with patient outcomes.
• Consumer-Focused Innovations: Discover the steps AdventHealth is taking toward a patient-centered healthcare experience with digital advancements and same-day care access.
• Challenges and Wins in Healthcare: Understand the complexities and rewards of creating a sustainable health model in a traditional hospital setting.

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the future of healthcare and the innovations AdventHealth is leading to keep patients healthier and out of hospitals.