HLTH Forward Podcast

Critical Care demand has been growing consistently every year by 2% due to the increase in aging population. Most of the critical care system is fragmented, under high stress and we have experts working in this space to make it innovative, efficient and sustainable.  Lakshman Swamy, is a Medical Director at MassHealth focused on Payment & Care Delivery Innovation and an Assistant Professor of...

Obesity is a growing concern in America, with 36% of our population being obese, healthcare costs are increasing proportionally. Approaching obesity with empathy by understanding the root causes, driving the right strategies to reduce healthcare impact and improving quality of life are critical to making Americans healthy. Is the Future of America looking skinny?  Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford is an ob...

In the U.S, we are exposed to a spectrum of care: Over care, where 30% of care is unnecessary, improper care - 440,000 deaths/year, and people with no access to care. Clinical decision-making is critical to giving patients the proper care at the right time. When supported by technology, this vital decision can make the process precise, efficient, fast, and ultimately save lives. Archie Mayani serv...

US Healthcare ranks last among the top 11 high-income countries, we spend a lot more, and our outcomes display poor healthcare quality. High infant mortality rates and lower life expectancy are a few pressing concerns. I will be discussing how American Healthcare looks from a global perspective with Bernard Toney. Jr, Former White House Medical Officer, has served in the US Army and is now working...

In today's episode, we have Laurie McGraw. She has served on the Executive leadership team with All Scripts and American Medical Association and now serving on the board for many NASDAQ companies and producing her own podcast - Inspiring Women by Laurie McGraw. We hear Laurie share her journey in the field of Healthcare and medicine. She is passionate about making a change and is optimistic t...

Digital Transformation has taken importance in healthcare over many years; its reputation has been more pronounced since the pandemic. Here, we discuss with expert Stuart Gilchrist his experience, challenges, and innovative solutions on what it takes to move healthcare forward. About Host Smriti Kirubanandan has a strong background in robotics and public health and is a Healthcare Executive, where...

HLTH Forward is a place where we hold space for healthcare leaders, physicians, and key health policymakers to discuss what takes us to move Healthcare Forward. We want to hear challenges, ideas, and out-of-the-box solutions for us to further unite and move the needle towards an innovative, affordable, and all-inclusive healthcare ecosystem. Stay tuned for some interesting episodes! About Host Smr...