Best The Granite List by Connect Healthcare Collaboration Podcasts (2024)

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Precision Care Plus: Medication Optimization 19:40

4h ago19:40

19:40

True Scripts's new Precision Care Plus Program looks to leverage pharmacogenomics (PGX) to determine how specific medications will metabolize wihtin patient's bodies. Chasity Matthews, Sr. Director of Growth and Partner Relationships, joins this week's show to discuss TrueScript's new program and share some additional, exciting happenings!…

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Inappropriate Surgeries: A Problem of Education 23:00

5d ago23:00

23:00

Everyday, on average, U.S. hospitals do inappropriate spine surgeries 50% of the time. Ryan Grant, Founder and CEO of Vori Health, joins the show this week to discuss how this frequency of inappropriate surgery suggests that we have a broken care model. He also provides his expertise on using evidence-based appropriate medicine to guide patients to…

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Radiology Equivalent of Direct Primary Care 16:41

18d ago16:41

16:41

As private equity and hospitals have been buying up imaging chains, it has become increasingly difficult to find affordable imaging with costs increasing more than three-fold. However, this increase in cost impacts not only people's accesibility to imagaing; it has a profound impact on overall plan spend as well. This week, Cristin Dickerson, CEO o…

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Leading Selerix to the Next Level 15:17

27d ago15:17

15:17

This week, we are joined by Tim Pratte, the new CEO of Selerix Systems. We discuss what drew him to Selerix, potential growth opportunities, and much more!By The Granite List by Connect Healthcare Collaboration

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Taking Care of Soles: A Partnership for Total Worker Health 19:14

1M ago19:14

19:14

Taking care of your employees starts with their feet? This week, Ty Gilmore, COO of Work Right, and Colin Andrews, Director of Sales, Superfeet, join the show to discuss their strategic partnership and how listening to their members has has allowed them to improve worker health.By The Granite List by Connect Healthcare Collaboration

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Invisible High-Cost Claimants: Once You See Them, You Can Address Them 20:23

1M ago20:23

20:23

We conclude our series of this year's most searched topics discussing chronic conditions with Lee Murphy, CEO of Inspera Health. Health plan members with five or more simultaneous chronic conditions are a population segment that represents a significant current and long-term liability that is identifiable, but yet remains invisible. You can identif…

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Prescription Benefits Through a Legal Lens 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

Continuing our series where we take a deep dive into this year's most searched topics, Ali Goodwin, Director of Corporate Relations for True Scripts, joins to discuss prescriptions benefits: As PBMs continue to make headlines and come under legal fire, it is no longer enough to accept their marketing frill as a means of protection. Words like “tran…

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Virtual Care + How Hybrid Care is the Next Version of All Care 31:52

2M ago31:52

31:52

Continuing our series on the year's most searched topics, this week's episode features Ryan Schoenecker, COO of Vori Health, and Tom Armani, Global Benefits Director for Dayforce. The future of healthcare is not virtual or in-person. It's a hybrid blend that meets people where they are, when it is most convenient, and via a care delivery model that…

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United Pet Care: Enhance Your Benefits Offering 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

This week, we continue our series of this year's most searched categories. This week features Aaron Oaks, CEO of United Pet Care, and Laura Frances, Marketplace Manager for Employee Navigator/Ease. UPC is a voluntary pet benefit that is an alternative to pet insurance allowing for instant savings at the vet for employees at a low monthly cost. We a…

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How to Identify High-Value Family-Forming Benefits 29:38

3M ago29:38

29:38

This week, we continue our series of this year's most searched categories. This week features Dr. David Adamson, CEO of ARC Fertility: Family-forming benefits have become one of the most valued and demanded benefits for employees because of the importance of families and increasing recognition of the need for employers to help support all aspects o…

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Navigating the GLP-1 Wave: Strategies for 2024 31:50

3M ago31:50

31:50

This week, we begin our series our selected interviews drawn from our recent webinar series! To kick it off, we delve into the world of GLP-1 medications, exploring their rising popularity and increased utilization. Jessica Lea, CEO of Tria Health, joins to highlight cost-effective strategies for employers to ensure optimal coverage while managing …

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Collaboration to Overcome Challenges 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

Phil Belcher, CEO of HealthcareTN, joins this weeks episode to discuss exactly what HealthcareTN is and the role that they serve as a coalition that solely represents employer's interests and voice in the value-based healthcare market. Additionally, he shares details on HealthcareTN's upcoming conferences that you won't want to miss!…

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Bringing Savings to Plan Members with Reference Based Pricing 13:03

3M ago13:03

13:03

Culture and people are at the heart of the Homestead brand, and they are also what attracted this week's guest, Andy McMillan, to join the Homestead team. Andy joins this week's show to discuss how the values of the Homestead brand are reflected in their use of reference-based pricing to drive savings for the plan and its members with minimum disru…

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Using Data to Understand Your Population's Needs 18:25

3M ago18:25

18:25

Jake Steepleton, Product Lead at Wellnecity, and Lauren Roberson, Head of Nurse Advocacy for Connect Healthcare Collaboration, join this week's show to discuss how their collaboration results in the improved efficiency of solutions and health outcomes through the use of data.By The Granite List by Connect Healthcare Collaboration

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Total Health with Advanced Primary Care 12:47

5M ago12:47

12:47

This week Christi Coleman, Chief Customer Officer at ProactiveMD, joins the show to discuss ProactiveMD's strategic approach as a total health and population solution for employers through advanced primary care. By focusing on high quality care and improved health outcomes, ProactiveMD is able to provide unique cost-savings to employers while provi…

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Avoiding Adverse Side Effects 16:07

5M ago16:07

16:07

We've all seen the medication commercials on TV, and at the end of each a long list of side effects is sped through and placed in small text on the screen. This week, Anthony Hartley, co-founder of MedAdvisor, joins the show to discuss the benefit of regenerative medicine as opposed to these medications, especially when it comes to orthopedic and a…

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Utilizing GLP-1 Drugs as a Tool - Not the Solution 20:52

5M ago20:52

20:52

Obesity affects 41% of Americans, and with the recent rise in popularity of GLP-1 drugs, more people are looking to use them to achieve their weight-loss goals. However, these drugs are expensive to both employees and the plan overall. This week, Jackie Warren, Director of Data and Reporting for Engagement Health Group, joins this week's episode to…

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Not Surgery - Recovery Using the Body's Own Cells 16:02

5M ago16:02

16:02

Surgery has long been part of the orthopedic care continuum. When conservative care is no longer helpful, people were left with two choices: either remain in pain or have surgery. However, Mark Testa, Executive Vice President of Regenexx, joins this week's episode to discuss how orthobiologics - using a patient's own cells - can serve to fill the g…

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An International Pharmacy 16:17

6M ago16:17

16:17

Take a trip to your local grocery store and you will find produce, fish, and other consumables from different countries across the world. However, when it comes to medications, especially with increased pharmacy costs, why do we not take the same approach? Bill Hepscher and Casey MacPherson from RxManage/Global Rx Management join this week's episod…

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MasterClass for Juniors 20:28

6M ago20:28

20:28

Being a parent comes with having navigating the labrynith of babysitters, daycare, activities, and programming so that your child can be taken care of while you work and do the things you need to. With this problem in mind Carleen Haylett founded Enriched HQ, a marketplace of life-skills building programs for kids 5th grade and up. This week, she j…

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The Importance of Family-Forming Benefits 16:48

6M ago16:48

16:48

In 2009, the World Health Organization recognized infertility as a disease. In 2017, the American Medical Association recognized infertility as a disease. With increased discussion about infertility, especially in the employer arena, Dr. David Adamson, CEO of ARC Fertility, joins this week's episode to discuss what infertility is, who it affects, a…

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A Captive as a Shock Absorber 15:44

7M ago15:44

15:44

Blackwell Captive draws their namesake from Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female physician in the United States. Blackwell Captive Solutions looks to capture Dr. Blackwell's pioneering spirit by providing a unique, single-source solution that makes premiums more affordable, more transparent, and less volatile year after year for clients. This …

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It All Starts With a Budget 16:54

7M ago16:54

16:54

David Stedman saw a problem with the fact that over 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. After working on Wall Street and operating a hedge fund for a number of years, Stedman had a desire to help people, so he changed careers and became the CEO of BrightDime. This week, he joins the show to discuss the benefit BrightDime and their team of e…

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Gag Clause Attestation 15:34

9M ago15:34

15:34

Jen Berman, CEO of MZQ Consulting, joins the show this week to discuss the gag clause attestations and their impending December 31 due date. However, these attestations can be tricky for employers as they may be in the dark about provider network contracts, so she discusses eveything that we know and don't know about the deadline and what employers…

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City-Builders of Direct Primary Care 17:24

10M ago17:24

17:24

Beth Holmes, Head of Hint Connect, joins this week's episode to talk Direct Primary Care, how it's different, the benefits it brings to users, and how Hint, through their Hint Connect platform, is positioned to bring the benefit of Direct Primary Care to you and your plan members. She also talks about the recent Hint Health conference - including s…

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A Partnership Made in Total Worker Health Heaven 22:57

10M ago22:57

22:57

Curtis Smith, Chief Customer Success Officer at Medcor, and Nick Patee, President at Work Right, join this week's episode to discuss the partnership between their two companies and the solutions they bring to employers through total worker health.By The Granite List by Connect Healthcare Collaboration

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Surgeons of Excellence 19:05

10M ago19:05

19:05

Informed Surgical allows plan members to know the quality of their providers, and it allows to employers to keep the costs of their plans low - all thanks to robots. Sal Brogna, CEO of Informed, joins this week's episode to explain the innovation at Informed and how they seek to provide benefits to their clients.…

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Providing the Missing Human Element 13:24

10M ago13:24

13:24

Kind Souls provides warmline services for employees and their family members facing work-displacing healthcare events, connecting them with emotional support and local resources. This week Danielle Troxel, managing director of Kind Souls, joins the show to discuss how important their mission is and the impact it has had.…

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Introducing FoodMed Certified 13:32

11M ago13:32

13:32

Benny DiCecca, CEO of the Validation Institute joins the show to introduce Validation's new program - FoodMed Certified. Through the program they will certify companies for outcomes, savings, and nutritional value surrounding food programs to help employers discover the ones that deliver the best results for their employees. Listen in to learn more…

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Streamlining Workforce Management 13:49

11M ago13:49

13:49

Technology continues to push our world forwards, so why not bring it into the world of HR? Matt Donaldson, Senior Director, Global Channel Sales & Alliances, joins this week's episode to detail how Rippling uses technology to streamline workforce management - making them a useful asset to a number of clients and brokers.…

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A Holistic Look at Wellness 18:15

11M ago18:15

18:15

Rick Betenbough, CEO of Betenbough Companies, joins us this week as he details how a situation with his own health caused him to take a second look at his company's practices when it came to the health and wellness of his employees. For him, the wellness of his employees goes far beyond their health plan.…

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A Fresh Approach to Pharmacy 21:07

11M ago21:07

21:07

Pharmacy spend has steadily been increasing with the rise of specialty drugs, and the employers have been forced to face the brunt of this cost. This week, we are joined by Gentry Hughes and Keith Knowles of CopayAssistRx as they detail their innovative approach to pharmacy spend, the importance of collaboration, and solutions!…

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Meet the Members Where They’re At 14:50

12M ago14:50

14:50

John Powers, CEO of Homestead Smart Health Plans, joins this week's episode to discuss Homestead's offerings and how they use reference based pricing and integrated solutions to drive better outcomes and a better member experience.By The Granite List by Connect Healthcare Collaboration

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Push Towards Transparency 29:39

12M ago29:39

29:39

As we continue our dive into pharmacy, especially specialty pharmacy, we are joined by Steve Boyd, owner and co-founder of Liviniti (formerly Southern Scripts), and again by Joe Huntsman, partner and CEO of FountainRx as they discuss how they work with employers and brokers to provide the best care for the best cost to employees through transparenc…

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Using 340B to Create a Community-Centered Care Structure 14:33

1y ago14:33

14:33

Ryan Rice and Jordan Hytken of Prism join this week's episode to talk all about 340B; including, how they're using it at Prism to connect regional hospitals, pharmacies, and health plans to create a community-centered care structure that works to the benefit of everyone involved.By The Granite List by Connect Healthcare Collaboration

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Healthcare as Simple as Starbucks 22:20

1y ago22:20

22:20

Wellnecity=wellness + necessity. John Quinn, Wellnecity's founder and CEO, joins Leigh and Sally this week to shine a light on how his company pivoted to the space they occupy now, and how they work to provide companies with all of the better information in order to make them better buyers of healthcare.…

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Fifth Grade Math and Common Sense 17:38

1y ago17:38

17:38

What makes TrueScripts so unique? Chasity Matthews, Senior Director of Growth and Partner Relations, joins us for this episode to tell us about how important culture is at TrueScripts. The TrueScripts culture was recently awarded the distinction of being named one of the "Best Places to Work" in Indiana. TrueScripts's culture carries over into thei…

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Gamifying Healthcare Literacy 21:40

1y ago21:40

21:40

What happens when trivia meets healthcare? You get Quizzify! In this week's episode, Al Lewis, former Jeopardy contestant and CEO and Quizmeister-in-Chief of Quizzify, joins us to discuss their unique approach to healthcare literacy. But Quizzify is more than its name suggests! Tune in to learn more about Quizzify and how they are empowering employ…

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The Benefits of Direct Contracting for Specialty Pharmacy 30:03

1y ago30:03

30:03

This episode, we take a deep dive into the world of pharmacy benefit managers and all things drug-related on the employer side. We are joined by Joe Huntsman, CEO of FountainRx, Zac Hanson, Director of Business Development for RxPreferred, and Josh Butler, President of Butler Benefits Group. They each bring their own unique perspectives to the disc…

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Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs 18:28

1y ago18:28

18:28

Jessica Lea, CEO of Tria Health, joins Sally and Leigh in this week's episode to discuss the rising trend of diabetes medications being misused for weight loss purposes. Jessica dives into these drugs, what they do, and how to effectively prescribe them to employees for their individual betterment and to protect the plan as a whole.…

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One-Stop Shop for Voluntary Benefits 17:19

1y ago17:19

17:19

In this episode, Sally and Leigh talk to Trevor and Heather Garbers, founders of Voluntary Advantage. They join the Granite List to talk about their FREE Voluntary Advantage program, the trends they're seeing in the industry revolving around voluntary benefits, and how they are bringing about change in the industry with their platform. Make sure yo…

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2023 Hospital System Trends & Policies 7:59

1+ y ago7:59

7:59

We are wrapping up out You Powered series with the conference's opening keynote speaker and Johns Hopkins professor Ge Bai. Bai stops by to explain the effects of mergers and acquisitions on hospitals and the healthcare system overall. She also explains how patients are forced to shoulder all of the financial burdens of the healthcare system and pr…

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How the Three C’s Impact the Healthcare System: Cigna, Cost Shifting, and Consumerism 11:30

1+ y ago11:30

11:30

Continuing our YouPowered series from Miami! In this episode, Wendell Potter, President of the Center for Health and Democracy, stops by to join us. As a keynote speaker for the conference, he discusses his three C's from his speech: Cigna, cost shifting, and consumerism and how they impact the healthcare industry. He also discusses his journey thr…

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Changing the Health of the Nation with Holistic Health and Health Equity 8:47

1+ y ago8:47

8:47

For the next few episodes, we'll be coming to you LIVE from this year's YouPowered Symposium in Miami. We will kick it off with Dr. Mary O'Connor, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vori Health. O'Connor dives deep by discussing why it's difficult for the US healthcare system to adopt change. Looking at unnecessary surgeries and procedures, O'…

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Learning from Walmart Health & Wellness: Reduce the Cost of Care while Increasing the Access to Quality Care 8:29

1+ y ago8:29

8:29

To close out our ASCEND series, Jay Hoffman, Director of Sales at Walmart Health & Wellness, stops by to talk with Sally about how Walmart got into health and wellness along with the services that they provide. He also discusses how Walmart is looking into non-traditional solutions to better serve their people.…

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Gaining Control of Healthcare Spend to Lower Costs and Increase Transparency 6:35

1+ y ago6:35

6:35

Continuing our ASCEND Conference Series, Ed Ligonde, Executive Vice President of Nielson Benefits Group, stops by to talk with Sally about trend he's picked up while attending the conference such as a push for transparency and the second opinion process. He also discusses how the Mastermind ecosystem has helped him and his career through collaborat…

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Better Quality of Care, Better Access to Care, and Lower Costs 8:26

1+ y ago8:26

8:26

Continuing our ASCEND Conference series, Dan LaBroad, CEO of Ovation Health & Life Services, discusses his journey to where he ended up now. Attending the ASCEND and Mastermind conferences are a major factor in his successes by connecting him with like-minded people who help find solutions, support each other, and want the best for their people. Da…

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Providing High Quality Surgeries while Utilizing Cost Containment 7:42

1+ y ago7:42

7:42

Continuing our ASCEND Conference series, Doug Geinzer stops by tell us how Coral is utilizing cost-containment in a way that still provides high quality surgeries for their clients. He also discusses how the ASCEND Conference has allowed him and other advisors to come together to talk bounce ideas off of each other and learn more about what it take…

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2023 Benefits Trends and Strategies 10:11

1+ y ago10:11

10:11

We're still live from the ASCEND Conference in New Orleans. Mastermind Tammera Hollerich comes to talk with us about trends in the industry she's noticed through the conference and how the ASCEND program is helping brokers stay updated on top of these trends and strategies in the industry.By The Granite List by Connect Healthcare Collaboration

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Disrupting the Benefits Industry & Fixing the U.S. Health Care System 12:15

1+ y ago12:15

12:15

We're coming to you LIVE from this year's ASCEND Conference in New Orleans. To kick the series off, we sit down with Nelson Griswold to discuss the purpose of the conference and how it plays into his mission to reform and preserve the private health care system.By The Granite List by Connect Healthcare Collaboration

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