RED HOT HEALTHCARE

In this episode, Dr. Steve engages with one of the most innovative CIOs in the industry, Michael Archuleta. The two discuss topics from cyberattacks and medical device security to consumerism and collaborative culture. IN THIS EPISODE: Scary numbers for security preparedness The value of healthcare records to hackers Collaborative cultures & care team champions Workflows & healthcare data security...

With today's runaway costs, finding and controlling fraud and abuse is more important than ever. On today's show, we have special guest Bill Lucia, the CEO, President and Chairman for  HMS . They are a leader in the cost containment space, serving over 40 states Medicaid programs, Medicare, 325+ commercial health plans, as well as many large employers nationally. In this episode, Dr. Steve and Bil...

          Dr. Steve is fresh on the warpath with this new 'Red Hot' episode. In it, he speaks with Intermountain Healthcare's leadership team, on the war they're waging against opioid addiction and overprescribing.  Dr. David Hasleton, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Mikelle Moore, Senior Vice President of Community Health and Population Health Management.   KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE: The s...

Today we have a powerhouse in healthcare. The former head of the ONC – appointed by President Obama, she's a provider, health tech leader, sits on the board of Humana…and is making a hard charge toward jer vision for public health 3.0. It's Dr. Karen DeSalvo…and she's taking on the tough issues and the tough questions…right here on Red Hot Healthcare..let's go! In this episode, Dr. Steve and forme...

Dr. Stephen Klasko. If you don't know the name, or know the name but not his thoughts - you need to. This could well be the next face whose steps lead the way for other healthcare providers and health systems around the country. He's bold in his statements and his actions. His mantra is all about the need for, and the employment of significant disruption, creativity, and innovation for the next ph...

In this podcast, Dr. Steve Ambrose and Dr. David Katz dive deep into healthy lifestyles and nutrition, taking on controversial subjects including: The 6-cylinder engine of lifestyle medicine Health is not really 'the prize' The cultural enterprise and its importance on health literacy Why sugar is the most important weapon of the food industry Getting healthy 'quick' - A losing proposition How the...

In this episode of RED HOT HEALTHCARE, Dr. Steve Ambrose get in-depth on the next era of content development and personalized marketing with Paul Matsen, chief marketing officer of the $8 billion healthcare system. Matsen joined Cleveland Clinic in 2006. He is responsible for all marketing and communications programs at Cleveland Clinic including global development of the brand; marketing of key c...

When I mention an organization that walks tall and carries a big stick – you'd best be thinking of  The LeapFrog Group . It has become one of the more powerful patient safety organizations in grading hospitals, through its mission of providing public transparency. Ultimately, it seeks to improve safety, quality, and affordability of U.S. health care. Estimates today finger medical errors as causin...

Most of the RED HOT HEALTHCARE podcast shows are about 30 minutes in length. However this one was a true 'hour of power' - and perhaps my most engaging yet. Because I was lucky enough to have secured an interview with Steve DeAngelo . Steve is an undisputed national leader and provocative visionary in the cannabis industry. With four decades of activism and advocacy, he's inspired millions of indi...

What's the largest healthcare IT company in the entire world? It's Optum – and in 2016, it brought in $83 Billion. It's a health services and innovation company whose strategy includes partnering across the entire health system – and connecting with over 100 million Americans. Today we hear from seasoned healthcare veteran and EVP at Optum Dr. Mitch Morris. We're talking with the biggest of the bi...

John Nosta is generally regarded as one of the top global strategic and creative thinkers in digital health. He is also one the most popular speakers around the globe presenting his vibrant and insightful perspective on the future of health innovation. John is the #1 ranked health tech influencer on Twitter. You can find him on @jjnosta John founded and leads NOSTALAB – a digital health think tank...

Woodstock wasn't all that was happening in 1969. Back then, a husband and wife founded a small land-use consulting firm. Today that firm has more than 40% of the global market share in the geographic information systems or GIS industry. From land to oil to retail…and now, it's turning its sights and technology on healthcare…and just at the right time. Enter the billion-dollar company ESRI …and we'...

"The World is Full of Good. When you believe it you see it… And it's good to see YOU." Words spoken many thousands of times by this former serial entrepreneur and telehealth executive who wore his last pair of pants five years ago. If you're at HIMSS or any major healthcare event, you're likely to see some of today's top leaders wearing a pair of knee-high, black-moustached, pink socks. Why? Becau...

Today's hospitals have increasing pressure on delivering care. This comes from high demand, more chronic disease, and the shift to risk-bearing payments from value based care. Many health businesses are drilling down into their segments – seeing that operations continually turn up as a key issue. The constant pressure to do MORE with LESS has led to limited resources, tremendous inefficiency and w...

Over a half century of runaway fee-for-service. Seven years of Obamacare. Republican leaders - with inept efforts at reform. And now...a President who's biggest suggested solution is to sell health coverage across state lines "and it will bring premiums 60 and 70 percent." Seriously...is that the BEST we can do? Can it truly be possible that our past and present leadership has failed, and is faili...

Experts estimate about 300 to 400 physicians in the U.S. take their lives every year. Physician burnout is far more than an effect of workplace stress…it's a public health issue that threatens the U.S. healthcare system – including patient safety, quality of care, and healthcare costs. In 2011, the Mayo clinic found 45% of physicians reported effects of burnout. In 2015, that number shot up to 54%...

In this episode of Red Hot Healthcare, Dr. Steve talks about: the importance of recognizing the history and limitations of the fee-for-service payment model How an economist set the stage for healthcare operating outside of free market consumer forces CMS putting the brakes on bundled programs Healthcare system vs. Healthcare business needs and values The importance of growth for providers An impe...

Today we're talking about the future of growth for providers, who will compete for, and capture health consumers and patients. Just for S&G's ( Snickers  and Giggles)...do me a favor. Input only a comma on your LinkedIn search and hit SEARCH. You should come up with close to 143 Million people. Now select 'Keywords' and under the title put 'Chief Growth Officer'. Now you'll be at a little more tha...

  What's RED HOT now? Try mobile health. Today mobile health data market is worth $13.5 billion – BUT estimates place its growth near $63 billion in just 4 years… And when you think of all the companies that capture and integrate consumer and patient-generated health data, you need to think Validic . A company whose connection platform receives patient-generated health data from more than 400 majo...

Hey, today is July 16th - and I'm fortunate enough to be celebrating my 49th birthday. My kids wonder how much longer I'll stay in my forties. I keep telling them, "quit rushing me…!" I've been privileged to interview many rock-solid healthcare and technology leaders, but this episode is very special as it touches on one of my passions. Strap yourselves in for a wild ride…because today, I'm diving...

Blockchain  is a technology rumbling fast and furious into the business world. Many experts believe this will go beyond disruptive, creating entirely new foundations for the global economic and social systems. For many Blockchain a term with growing popularity that is often misunderstood.  That's going to end right here…because Dr. Steve is not only going to not only bring you the easiest explanat...

  This is perhaps one of our best shows to date!  Dr. Steve interviews Dr. Tufia Haddad, breast cancer chair at the renowned Mayo Clinic . A world-class researcher whose work focuses on drug development, bio-marker discovery and transforming patient care. Perhaps her most promising work is being the physician leader for Mayo's collaboration with IBM's Watson in its Clinical Trial Matching or CTM p...

  Welcome to Healthcare Scrabble… and the four-letter word that's on the minds and lips of most healthcare organization leaders today….RISK. The world of shifting, identifying, and managing risk – has come full circle to providers, payers, self-insured employers, and drug companies. And when you think about award-winning risk analytics and technology, a major player is Verscend Technologies. Today...

  Back in 1988, a son's promise to his dying mother led to the founding of Cancer Treatment Centers of America . Today, CTCA has become a major force in leading cancer care outcomes, hospital ratings, and patient satisfaction. On today's show we welcome Kristin Darby, Chief Information Officer of CTCA. She's going to share their unique model of culture, engagement, patient experience, and the rece...

  America's healthcare crisis is unsustainable – and our political leaders are fumbling with failing solutions. Finger-pointing and shifting blame is not the same as true leaders coming to the rescue with sustainable solutions. On today's episode of RED HOT Healthcare, we have a guest who has dedicated his life to opening eyes and finding those solutions. Dave Chase is a serial entrepreneur who, a...