Ben's Den

In this special live episode of Ben's Den, host Ben Pranam is joined by healthcare technology thought leader Edward Marx, CEO of Marx Advisory, for a dynamic discussion on moving beyond the hype of artificial intelligence and uncovering its true potential within healthcare organizations. The conversation brings together an accomplished panel of industry leaders, including Isaiah Nathaniel, SVP...

In our latest episode of Ben’s Den, Pranam Ben welcomes Brent Davis from AdventHealth The episode explores why primary care has become the foundation of modern healthcare delivery and value-based care, especially amid growing provider shortages and rising patient demand. It dives into the evolving economics of care through APMs, the importance of aligning incentives, and the major opportunities em...

In this episode of Ben’s Den, Pranam Ben, Founder & CEO of The Garage is joined by Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy of MEDITECH for a deep dive into what it really means to move beyond data exchange and toward data intelligence in healthcare. As interoperability matures, simply moving data from point A to point B is no longer enough. Together, we e...

In this episode, Pranam sits down with Henish Bhansali, Chief Medical Officer at Medical Home Network, for a deep dive into the shifting dynamics at the heart of value-based care. Together, they explore how payers, providers, and emerging partners are reimagining the healthcare value chain. Their conversation unpacks what stakeholders get right and wrong about VBC, and how relationships are transf...

In this episode, Brendan Keeler , Interoperability Practice Lead at HTD Health and Health API Guy, joins Pranam to unpack what it takes to make healthcare interoperable by default. From the current state of data exchange to the business model of interoperability and whether it's frictional or innovative, they explore the mechanics behind a truly connected ecosystem. Additionally, they dive int...

In this episode, Dr. Aric Coffman, CEO of P3 Health Partners joins us as we explore what it truly means to lead boldly in value-based care. From the evolving shift from volume to value, to the role of AI, data, and digital-first strategies, our guests unpack the mindset and mechanics of transformation. We dive into how clinical voices are shaping the future, what it takes to rewire the frontlines,...

Broadcast LIVE from Fuse 2025, this episode brings together three of healthcare's most forward-thinking healthcare leaders: Dr. Scott Mancuso, Chief Physician Executive at Vytalize Health; Dr. Steven Lane, Chief Medical Officer at Health Gorilla; and Dr. Howard Landa, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Adventist Health. During this dynamic conversation on bold, clinician-led transformation i...

In this episode, Pranam takes a rare, behind-the-scenes journey through the company’s history with the people who helped build it from the inside out. In this special series, he sits down with five of some of The Garage’s longest-tenured visionaries — Madhu Gali (Senior Project Manager), Nadia Robeson (Director, Data Sciences), Phillip Marrett (VP, Data Analytics), Chandler Douglas (Head of Engine...

Pranam is joined by Dr. Steven Lane, Chief Medical Officer at Health Gorilla, and together they explore the current state of interoperability and Health Gorilla’s role in shaping a national interoperability standard, how to break down the current barriers and transform data into actionable insights, the increasing role of AI & machine learning in advancing data usability, and what the future h...

Pranam is joined in person by Cibolo Health's Nate White (President/CEO), Brittany Sachdeva (Chief Clinical Officer), and Clint MacKinney (Chief Medical Officer) to discuss value-based rural healthcare. In this conversation, they dive into the key issues shaping rural healthcare in the United States, emerging trends, and what's ahead in 2025. They also unpack the critical role of Clinicall...

In this panel episode of Ben's Den, we dive into the transformative healthcare trends, critical insights, and the election's impact on healthcare, including value-based care and policy shifts. Gain insight on what to expect in 2025, including the tech outlook. Pranam is joined by our panel of healthcare leaders who bring unique perspectives to this conversation: Himadri Sarkar, Chief Solutions Off...

Katherine Evans, President of the Novocardia Division of CVAUSA, joins Pranam to discuss driving more specialist accountability in population health outcomes. During their conversation, they discuss the state of outcomes-based payment models in cardiovascular care, including model adoption and organization readiness, defining KPIs in a multi-specialty setting, the role data and tech play, having p...

Andrew Allison, Co-Founder and CEO of On Belay Health Solutions, joins Pranam for an insightful conversation about the journey of being a healthcare entrepreneur. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities of building a healthcare startup, from securing funding and investments to identifying both articulated and unarticulated market needs. They dive into what it takes to create scalab...

Pete DiFondi, CDPHP's Chief Information Officer, joins Pranam and discusses what it means to be "Data-First" for CDPHP. They examine how this approach impacts Security and compliance, Provider Engagement, Member Experience, Business Process Transformation, Innovation, and Agility. They also discuss best practices that should be adopted when transitioning into a Data-First strategy an...

In this special Fuse 2024 episode, Dr. Geeta Nayyar—Chief Medical Officer, technologist, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author—joins Pranam Ben live to discuss the state of the healthcare industry, the impact of misinformation, and the future of healthcare. Dr. G shares her insights on technology and data's role in this transformative era, the challenges posed by healthcare misinformatio...

Pranam is joined by John Dionisio, CIO at SOMOS Community Care, and they discuss the world of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on community providers. Pranam and JD talk about the opportunities and threats that AI presents, the AI buzz and whether it's good or bad, best practices, and what can be learned from past transformative tech adoptions.

In this episode of Ben's Den, Pranam is joined by Scott Mancuso, Chief Medical Officer of Honest Medical Group, where they discuss a 360-degree view of aging in place, initial lessons learned in the enablement of at-home programs, and how enabling a digital-first, data-first architecture empowers success in aging in place strategies.

Pranam is joined by Kathleen Noonan, President & CEO of Camden Coalition, a community-facing nonprofit serving South Jersey focused on enabling care management with complex health and social needs. In this episode, they dive into Camden Coalition's strategic shift from an exclusive focus on care management into symbiotic care ecosystems, the impact of SDOH and why z-codes are underutilized...

What is the state of consumer engagement in healthcare? Is there a comprehensive framework for 360-degree patient engagement? What is the role of data and value-based care in driving patient-centric care? What is concierge medicine, and is it something that can be scaled? Alex Foxman, MD, FACP, DABOM, Founder and President at Beverly Hills Institute and Founder and Medical Director at Mobile Physi...

Is overall tech adoption in healthcare overhyped or underserved? When it comes to the AI hype, what are the risks we could run into? How do we reduce the friction between clinicians and tech? How do we maintain safety and security in a digital health world? Craig Dreher, EVP and Chief Information Officer at Community Care Physicians joins Pranam Ben for this exciting episode about Tech, Data, and...

What has been our journey in the post-pandemic era, and what are the market forces at play? How can AI help healthcare, and what should we be careful of? What is the current state of value-based care, and what should we expect on the horizon? Cliff Frank, President and founder of Healthcare Management Solutions, joins Pranam Ben for this informative conversation on the Current Dynamics of the Heal...

How can we demonstrate leadership during times of uncertainty in healthcare while upholding the highest ethical and moral standards? What valuable insights can be taken from outside of the healthcare realm that we can apply in day-to-day life? Pranam Ben is joined by Nick Kennedy, Founder, Author, and Entrepreneur, where they discuss the need for strong and accountable leadership in healthcare.

How do multi-specialty groups make sense of value-based care, what challenges have they overcome, and how do they bridge the educational gap? How has Middletown Medical’s experience been with ACO Reach in the few short months it’s been in effect? Has remote patient monitoring impacted patient engagement, and where can it help achieve future organizational goals? Pranam Ben is joined by the CEO of...

What are some of the megatrends shaping healthcare's transformation today, and what is the vision for Rubicon Founders, specifically regarding empowering value-based care? How can the public and private sectors unite to create a sustainable and inclusive healthcare system, and what are the key lessons learned in mobilizing capital to drive value-based care? Pranam Ben is joined by Founder and...

The pandemic caused a seismic shift in hospitals and health systems that resulted in staff shortages and burnout, turbulence in revenue, coming to terms with the realities of a post-pandemic world, and the change in the overall constitution of hospitals and health systems.  As we look into the current and future states of Hospitals and Health Systems, we discuss what Redeemer Health System has imp...