The Healthcare Grind

In this episode of The Healthcare Grind , we sit down with Julia Cohen Sebastien, the CEO of Grayce, a company dedicated to helping employees stay focused on their work while managing the complexities of family care. Grayce offers high-touch support and personalized care plans for those dealing with chronic illnesses, disabilities, cancer, or other serious diagnoses. Whether it's dementia, ag...

In this episode of The Healthcare Grind, we sit down with Brad Diephuis, the President and COO of Thyme Care. As a physician by training and cancer survivor, Brad brings a unique perspective to his role, leading an organization dedicated to guiding cancer patients through the complexities of the healthcare system. Thyme Care offers personalized support, high-quality resources, and rapid access to...

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Healthcare Grind ! This week, we're thrilled to bring you an in-depth conversation with the leadership of Livara Health, a purpose-built musculoskeletal management solution revolutionizing healthcare. In this episode, we sit down with Rob Cohen, CEO, and Dr. Kam Raiszadeh, co-founder and CMO of Livara Health. With an impressive 17 years of experien...

In this episode, we interview Joan Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO of Arise. Joan not only shares her personal experience of overcoming an eating disorder, but she also shares how Arise is revolutionizing support for individuals with eating disorders through peer support, therapy, nutrition, psychiatry, medical care, and group support. Their comprehensive, inclusive approach allows members to receive ef...

Lon and Jess chat with Vijay Kedar, CEO of Tomorrow Health to discuss the company's vision to restore the home as a patient's primary place of care. They provide technology to coordinate home-based health care across health plans, hospital systems, and provider organizations. The current process of managing home-based care is fragmented and inefficient, leading to delays and mismatches i...

On this episode of The Healthcare Grind, we interview Kris Engskov, CEO & Co-Founder of Rippl. The Rippl team leverages a value-based approach, disruptive technology, and a relentless focus on empowering and enabling its clinicians, Rippl is pioneering a new care model to dramatically expand access to high-quality, wrap-around mental health care for seniors, their families, and caregivers. Rip...

In this episode of The Healthcare Grind, join us as we interview Matthew Swanson, Co-Founder and CEO of Reciprocity Health. Reciprocity works at the intersection of behavioral economics and healthcare, delivering a platform that improves patient adherence and lowers medical expenses through advanced modeling and programmatic campaigns grounded in Financial Incentives, Social Dynamics, & Gamifi...

In this episode of The Healthcare Grind, we interview Frank Cheung, CEO and Co-Founder of Accorded, an actuarial intelligence company. Frank explains how the Accorded Platform simplifies and scales the contracting process, making it accessible and operational for organizations at any stage of their value-based care journey. Discover how Accorded empowers companies to forecast, contract, and valida...

In this episode, Dr. Marion Couch, CEO of IntoValue Group, dives into Value-Based Care and its transformative impact on healthcare. Dr. Couch’s deep expertise in healthcare is underscored by her time as the Chief Medical Officer of Cambia Health Solutions and Senior Medical Advisor to CMS. As the CEO of the IntoValue Group, Dr. Couch focuses on providing consulting services in the area of Value-Ba...

In this podcast episode, Baxter Lee, CFO of Clearwater Security, discusses strategies for early-stage healthcare companies to effectively manage cybersecurity. Clearwater, a leader in healthcare cybersecurity and compliance, helps organizations focus on their mission by providing robust security solutions. Learn how Clearwater is revolutionizing cybersecurity in healthcare, empowering organization...

In Episode 5 of #TheHealthcareGrind podcast, listeners are treated to an enlightening conversation as Lon Hecht and Jessica Harthcock engage with none other than Rex Wallace, the illustrious Founder and CEO of Rex Wallace Consulting. A luminary in the realm of Star Ratings, Rex brings to the table a wealth of expertise garnered through extensive experience within the health plan domain. With unpar...

In this episode, Lon Hecht interviews Mike Ruiz de Somocurcio, President of Vitalize IPA for New York and New Jersey. They discuss the challenges of getting in-network with health plans and the two paths to achieving this. Mike emphasizes the importance of finding the right people at health plans and leveraging employers as a sales channel. He also provides insights into negotiating reimbursement...

In this illuminating episode, we embark on a journey to unravel the intricacies of the healthcare employer landscape with our esteemed guest, Dr. Eric Bricker. With his extensive background of selling into the Employer market, Dr. Bricker brings a wealth of knowledge and insights into the inner workings of healthcare employers.

Join us in this enlightening episode as we unravel the intricacies of the healthcare provider landscape with esteemed guest Erik Johnson, SVP of Optum.  With his extensive healthcare consulting background, Erik provides invaluable insights into the ever-evolving world of healthcare providers.

In this episode, we delve into the complex world of healthcare payers with our guest expert, Mike Rapach. Mike is the President and CEO of CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, and he brings decades of experience in the healthcare industry, particularly in understanding the intricate dynamics of healthcare payers. As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, understanding the role of...