Speaking Of Show & Making Healthcare Work for You

Dr. Mark Reardon, Chief Quality Officer at UpStream, is passionate about using data to help primary care physicians recognize their impact, reduce their burnout, support them in running a sustainable and profitable practice, and enable patients to get the care they need.  During our interview, he shared how embedding pharmacists into primary care practices, providing data about patient outcomes, a...

Dr. Katherine Twombley, Chief of Pediatric Nephrology at the Medical University of South Carolina talks about the culture ofputting patients first, and about her work in nephrology.    Interview Copy:   Dr. Katherine Twombley, says the culture at the Medical University of South Carolina removes barriers in the interest of putting patients first, and empowers medical teams to do the right thing bec...

Dr. Faisel Syed is passionate about transforming primary care. He tells us that to increase access requires more than just taking on patients, it requires a change in mindset.   As the National Director of Primary Care at ChenMed, Faisel and his team are working on those changes every day.    From seeing patients at least monthly, to changing language from “walk in” to “patient in need, they’re pr...

We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer for the American College of Cardiology, and the conversation was enlightening!    Dr. Bhatt is patient-centered, forward thinking (she’s been doing telemedicine for a decade!), and deeply committed to improving the care of her patients and fellow practitioners.   She shared the importance of the ACC’s goal to ensure peopl...

According to Dr. David Donohue, there are  six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: Nutrition, exercise,  sleep, a healthy relationship with stress, healthy relationships with people and avoiding toxic substances.  Dr. Donohue is the Chief Medical Officer at Progressive Health of Delaware, and Poplar Care. He says lifestyle medicine is very evidence-based, and when optimized, those six pillars can lead...

The team at Clever Care Health Plan is dedicated to making healthcare simpler for seniors.  Unmesh Srivastava, Chief Technology & Digital Innovation Officer talked to us about what makes their plans different, and how they’re working to solve health equity.    Clever Care is providing culturally sensitive health care solutions to those on Medicare Advantage plans. The plans are unique, offering me...

Fueled by his family’s experiences, Kevin Lynch’s mission is to reduce suicide, overdoses, and incarceration of people who have mental health challenges. Kevin’s son has bipolar disorder, and was incarcerated at a young age, spending 6 years in isolation. After release, there was limited provider availability, and he ended up using drugs and going back to jail.  That experience lead Kevin to start...

Since 1853, Sheppard Pratt has been leading the way of how to care for people with mental illness. CEO, Dr. Harsh Trivedi shares how Sheppard Pratt continues to evolve, innovate, and scale mental healthcare.  Through Dr. Trivedi's intense dedication to the meeting unmet needs in the community,  focusing on strategic goals, and investing in people, the organization has grown to more than 5,000 empl...

Kristi Daugherty, CEO of Emergence Health Network is a transformational, inspirational leader.    Located in El Paso, TX, the area they serve has an extremely high poverty level, and there are many challenges.   When Kristi took over Emergence Health Network 10 years ago, the organization had $300k in cash.... and now they have $20-million!  Kristi starts with a "Can-do" perspective, works forward...

Steve Miccio’s life was forever changed after experiencing a bi-polar manic episode that lead to a hospital stay. He says he went in Steve Miccio and left a mental patient.    He knew then that there was a “better way to treat people than tradition.”    With that mission in mind, he began working on a mental health unit, and eventually became the CEO of People USA, a peer run organization for peop...

MaxHealth CEO, Dr. Prakash Patel, is working to make healthcare easier through value-based primary care.    In this interview, Dr. Patel covered so many topics, including: Why a team-oriented approach is imperative to treat the “whole person” The role of wellness and prevention Patient engagement - preference & incentives Details about the “Happiness Score” How value-based care providers at MaxHea...

Dr. Nick Patel has been on both sides of healthcare: seeing the inequities first-hand while growing up in rural South Carolina, and working as a doctor in his adult years.  As Chief Digital Officer & Vice Chair of Primary Care at Prisma Health, reducing inequities, improving outcomes, and encouraging early prevention are key goals. On-demand healthcare is another.  Through it all, he keeps patient...

With lifespans increasing, and the U.S. Census sharing that by 2035, we’ll have more adults than children, the care of our aging population is critical.    Dr. Sarita Mohanty, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all Americans can age with dignity, independence, and have a productive and vital life. She’s fueled by her experiences as both a physician and by her f...

Dr. Will Davies is the Founder and Director of The Chill Project by Allegheny Health Network.  In just four years, The Chill Project has expanded to 20 schools. Dr. Davies says the 3-tiered approach that serves kids in k-12, and works in tandem with the school’s guidance counselors.  In this interview, Dr. Davies talks to us about how his personal experience working in schools lead him to create T...

UpStream, lead by Co-Founder and CEO, Dr. Sanjay Doddamani, offers a soup-to-nuts solution for physicians who are working to provide primary care.  UpStream embeds pharmacists and clinical staff in the physician’s office removing the burden for providers, and improving outcomes for patients.  Patients get the care that they need, and physicians feel supported thanks to UpStream’s side-by-side appr...

Jonah Cunningham, President & CEO of NACBHDD/NARMH, is focused on helping several dozen states provide community-based behavioral health care & helping promote mental health in rural areas.    To do this he uses a positive approach, focusing on what's going right in their system already, and building from there.    In this interview, Jonah tells us about the work his organizations are doing - part...

Dr. Kristen Matsik says in the last 20 years, there has been an 80% increase in women over 50 - and that women now spend 40% of their lives in menopause.   Despite those startling numbers, menopause is still a subject few talk about, and Dr. Matsik is passionate about opening the lines of communication and ensuring women aren't needlessly suffering in silence.    Dr. Matsik is an Assoc. Prof of Ob...

In this in-depth interview with Mark Cuban, he shares how his new company, Cost Plus Drugs, is on a mission to disrupt the prescription drug industry.   By charging a nominal 15% mark-up by eliminating the middle man, he and his team are making drugs affordable for everyone. 

With 4 in 10 adults suffering from anxiety and depression between March 2020-January 2021 - up from just 1 in 10 pre-pandemic - employers are searching for ways to help their employees deal with the mental health challenges.  The DFW Business Group on Health partnered with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute in its Lone Star Depression Challenge.  The goal of the challenge is to reduce the...

After losing 9 people to untreated mental illness, Cloud 9 Telehealth Founder & CEO, J.C. Adams, was determined to build a system that could improve outcomes for those at risk for mental health issues in underserved communities.  Cloud 9 Telehealth is a digital platform that connects those at-risk with providers, social services, and first responders.  By providing access to the care and resources...

After losing dozens of friends to untreated addiction, Lisa McLaughlin and Robin McIntosh decided to take action.  They co-founded Workit Health, and serve as Co-CEOs. WorkIt Health is an on-demand, digital, addiction care platform for opioids, alcohol, and other comorbidities.  A care concierge guides Workit Health patients, connecting them to providers, groups, resources, and more.  Their result...

Dr. Tracey Vogel has relentless dedication and passion for providing obstetrics patients with trauma-informed care.    As  Director of the Perinatal Trauma-Informed Care Clinic at Allegheny Health Network, Dr. Vogel combines her expertise as an obstetrics anesthesiologist and a trained sexual assault counselor to serve moms-to-be and new moms in a caring and compassionate way.   She works with pat...

The field of genetics continues to grow and evolve, and Dr. Neena Champaigne is on the forefront of pediatric genetics.    Dr. Champaigne’s passion for Punnett squares in 9th grade lead her to a career as a clinician where she helps patients every day.    At the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Champaigne serves as an Associate Clinical Professor and is the Division Chief of Pediatric Gen...

Dr. Robinson is a maternal fetal medicine doctor, and does amazing work everyday. I had the pleasure of getting to know him when I was his patient several years back. He put my mind at ease and took amazing care of me through my high-risk pregnancy.    In this interview, Dr. Robinson talks about maternal fetal medicine, helping eliminate patient fear, the cutting-edge care he and his team deliver,...

Kara Hill of Mental Health America of Greater Houston tells us increased access, faster treatment, and higher patient and provider satisfaction are just some of the results achieved by integrating mental health into the primary care appointment.   As the Director of Integrated Health Care Initiative, Kara leads a program aimed at changing how the system delivers care, so behavioral health professi...