Each episode, I interview innovators in the healthcare industry to extract the strategies, tactics, tools, and/or routines they utilize to generate extraordinary, positive outcomes. We highlight and breakdown these bright spots so you can apply them at your organization. "See a bright spot .... and clone it!"
This is the Podcast where a couple of Squares breakdown the best NFL picks made by the most prominent sharp betters in the country. We save you time each week by "handicapping and the handicappers" and curating for you the very best bets from the most prominent, sharp media personalities in the country. We are by no means Sharp... Quite opposite, we are very Square.
Phoebe Robinson is tired of being the token black woman in an ocean of white dude comedians. So in this podcast, Phoebe’s calling the shots. She’ll host intimate, funny and super honest conversations with musicians, actors, writers and comedians who are killing it in their fields — AND who aren’t white dudes! Stay tuned for the one token white guy (it’s only fair), cameos by Phoebe’s ball-busting executive producer Ilana Glazer, and a whole lot of hijinks. WNYC Studios is a listener-supporte ...
A comedy podcast about motherhood and how unnatural it sometimes is. We aren't all magical vessels! Join us every week as we deal with the thrills and embarrassments of motherhood and strive for less judging, and more laughing.
A top rated comedy podcast where comedians Stephen Kramer Glickman, Matt Walker, Mike Black, and Mike Glazer interview influential people, comedy gurus, and award winning artists. Tune in for entertaining celebrity stories and secret behind-the-scenes dirt straight from Hollywood.
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Episode 494: If I Had a Nickel for Everything I Don't Know About Autism, I'd Be Rich! with Tessa Watkins
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When you step in it, you either step up or run away. Biz steps up and sits down with Tessa Watkins, autism advocate and longtime Badmin. Plus, Biz has an announcement! Tessa's Advocacy Work: Karen Schwartz, “Sunflowers are a hidden symbol for travelers with disabilities” (Mar. 9, 2023). The Washington Post. (my Google Doc of the article to avoid th…
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Success Stories in Virtual Care Enrollment & Engagement
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Healthcare leaders from United Health Group, Blue Shield of California, Highmark, Oklahoma Complete Health (Centene) and TytoCare share real-world, virtual care success stories. Gain insight into how virtual care boosts outcomes improves equity and reduces costs. Hear case studies, lessons learned, and best practices you can implement in your organ…
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One Bad Mother


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Episode 493: Hey, Critical Inner Voice, Be Quiet Already! with Dr. Stephanie Kriesberg
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I'm not a narcissist! You're a narcissist! You can tell because I'M the victim here. Dr. Stephanie Kriesberg, author of Adult Daughters of Narcissist Mothers, sits down with Biz to discuss fragility and confidence, the signs of narcissism, and mourning for the parent you never had. Plus, Biz cleans house. Get your copy of Dr. Kriesberg's Adult Daug…
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Mitigating Social Risk to Achieve Higher Star Ratings
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Senior leaders from Cigna, Independent Health, Regence, and Socially Determined join Eric to discuss how minimizing social risk helps plans garner higher quality and performance scores. Learn successful strategies for identifying, engaging, and addressing members with elevated social risks to drive gap closure and member retention. The session is f…
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Episode 492: Am I Too Broken to Be Nice to Myself? with Susan Verde
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If you can't say anything nice to yourself, don't say anything at all. Or at least stop calling yourself an asshole all the time. Author Susan Verde sits down with Biz to talk "I Am" books, the meh of mindfulness, and being beautiful works in progress. Plus, Biz is. Get your copy of Susan's new book, Say One Kind Thing: Lessons in Acceptance, Love,…
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Sell with a Story in Healthcare with Paul Smith
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A well-crafted story can pack the emotional punch to turn routine presentations into productive relationships. Organizational storytelling expert and author Paul Smith joins Eric to share his popular and proven formula for telling a story. Paul discusses the following: What is the optimal structure of a story? What different types of stories should…
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One Bad Mother


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Episode 491: Maybe I DO Know Best, with Dr. Norrine Russell
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Wires crossed? Super brain short-circuiting? Updated diagnoses and new language languishing? You're not alone! Dr. Norrine Russell returns to talk new words, the future of cohabitation, and finding a village. Plus, Biz is clean. Learn more about Dr. Russell's practice and inquire about the One Bad Mother discount at www.RussellCoaching.com. Thank y…
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Equity & Timely Access as a Stars Strategy
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Industry leaders from MetroPlusHealth, Network Health, Priority Health and ReferWell discuss strategies to advance health equity and improve care access to achieve higher Star Ratings. As health equity initiatives play an increasingly important role in CMS programs, Medicare Advantage plans must commit to addressing social factors hindering access …
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Episode 490: Maybe You Aren't Failing at Everything, with KC Davis
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Awash in a tidal wave of dirty dishes, laundry, and who knows what else? Grab the buoy. KC Davis, author of How to Keep House While Drowning, joins Biz to dive into (gentle) action! Plus, Biz is cool. Get your copy of How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing wherever books are sold. Visit www.strugglecare.com t…
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NFL 2022 (wk 22 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes) Super Bowl LVII
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Episode 317: You Weren’t Listening! Plus, Adoption Representation with Nefertiti Austin
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Biz and Theresa wonder, if a parent talks in the kitchen, does anybody hear them? We realize that no matter how much we burn energy telling our kids important information about the day’s schedule or expectations, our kids aren’t listening. “You didn’t tell me!” and “I didn’t hear you!” abound! Plus, Biz is back and bored, Theresa gets impulsive and…
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One Bad Mother


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Episode 489: Who You Gonna Call? Jane! with Laura Kaplan
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Need an A? The Janes are at your service. Laura Kaplan, member of the 1970's clandestine network of abortion providers known as Jane, sits down with Biz! They talk about the lives, the risks, and the work of these outlaws helping women in need. Plus, Biz says it's okay! Get your copy of Laura Kaplan's book, The Story of Jane: The Legendary Undergro…
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NFL 2022 (wk 21 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes) AFC/NFC Championship
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Episode 488: When Is It My Turn To Play? with Jason Schreier
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It's the One Bad Mother video game! Mash the X button to cry it all out! Games journalist and Triple Click podcast host Jason Schreier joins Biz to talk gaming while parenting, YouTube rabbit holes, and how many of hours of Zelda makes you a gamer. Plus, Biz got it! Listen to Jason Schreier's video games podcast, Triple Click, at MaximumFun.org. Ge…
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NFL 2022 (wk 20 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes) Divisional
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Novel Approaches to Care Coordination: The Key to Profitable Risk Models
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Carle Health, Cedars-Sinai, Cleveland Clinic, and CarePort, powered by WellSky, discuss innovative and novel approaches to care coordination. Topics include: real-time transparency, streamlining and improving communication, and Interoperability between partner organizations. Panelists: Cynthia Deculus, Chief Population Health Officer and Vice Presi…
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Episode 487: Someday My Prince Will Come But I'll Be Out, with Ella McLeod
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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair! We're taking down the patriarchy! Ella McLeod returns to talk black hair in fairy tales, rejecting the monarchy, and turning the mundane into magic. Plus, Biz has a birthday! Get your copy of Ella McLeod's book, Rapunzella, Or Don't Touch My Hair, wherever books are sold. Listen to Ella's podcast with Alexis …
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NFL 2022 (wk 19 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes) Wild Card
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ACO REACH: Advancing Equity and Optimizing Performance
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CareMount Health Solutions, VillageMD and Socially Determined leaders discuss the incentives and requirements laid out by the new ACO REACH model and how organizations can develop action plans to identify differences or disparities in their members' health status. CMS replaced the Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) Model with the red…
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Episode 486: Beep Beep! We're Stuck Once Again in the Intersection of Feminism and Body Image, with Meg Bradbury
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Wow! One Bad Mother reveals the secret to getting your body back! Step 1: Build a time machine! Body Trust Provider Meg Bradbury joins Biz to talk the nefariousness of diet culture and the kindness of body positivity. Plus, Biz is up late. Learn more about Meg Bradbury's work by visiting their website, www.lamplight.space. Follow Meg on Instagram @…
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#204: Billy Zane- THE PHANTOM, TITANIC, BACK TO THE FUTURE
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Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in! That's right, The Night Time Show is back with new episodes lined up to bring you interviews with some of your favorite stars, and who better to start with than Billy Zane? Learn about what it's like being in one of the most successful films of all time, why The Phantom still holds a special plac…
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NFL 2022 (wk 18 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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Episode 485: What Walks On All Fours, Is Covered In Hair, and Pees On Your Floor? with Alexis B. Preston and Ella McLeod
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You know who never judges you for accidentally stealing the milk? Dogs. Cats. Dragons. Alexis B. Preston and Ella McLeod of the new Max Fun podcast, Comfort Creatures, joins Biz to discuss the satisfaction of the company of animals, both real and fictional. Plus, Biz rests. Listen to Comfort Creatures on Maximum Fun or wherever fine pods are cast. …
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NFL 2022 (wk 17 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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Episode 484: Waiting, Driving, Scheduling, Repeat, with A Very Special Guest
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Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and waitin' and waitin' and drivin' and waitin' and waitin' and waitin'. Biz sings the carline blues with A Very Special Guest for the final episode of 2022! Plus, Biz goes into the closet. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. This week, we're sponsored by BetterHe…
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NFL 2022 (wk 16 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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Dr. Errol L. Pierre, Senior Vice President, State Programs at Healthfirst, joins Eric to discuss how health plans, providers and other organizations can create a culture of health equity. He notes the challenges of obtaining the data necessary to understand where to start. Errol advises organizations to gain the patient's or member's trust to get t…
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NFL 2022 (wk 15 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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2023 Strategy Session: Member Redetermination, CAHPS, and Social Needs
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Leaders from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association; Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Icario, offer insights on the priorities to focus on as we enter 2023. As we turn the page from 2022, health plans are facing new challenges impacting member experience, retention, and, most importantly, their member’s health. Topics include: the new …
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Episode 483: Hairdancing! Watch Out, TikTok. with Eric O'Keeffe
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Welcome back to the magical land of What If World, where you can sneeze pickles, dance in your own hair, and your children actually listen to you! Eric O'Keeffe, host and creator of the What If World podcast, joins Biz to talk Winchesters, falling on your head, and the difference between being kind and being nice. Plus, Biz chops it off! Thank you …
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NFL 2022 (wk 14 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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How to Add Innovation to Whole-Person Care
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Healthcare leaders from Blue Cross NC, KC Blue, Blue Cross MN and MOBE explore how leading health plans can leverage innovations in clinical, wellness and medication management to build and expand a whole-person care framework. Topics include: building digital care models for Whole-Person Care, developing an integrated whole-person solution; Levera…
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Episode 482: I Can't Hear You Over All My Internal Screaming, with Jessica Grose
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What's harder: Keeping socks on your baby's feet or battling the establishment's refusal to support parents in a country where having a child has to be filed under disability leave? New York Times columnist Jessica Grose returns to the show to reveal the answer to you (There is no answer. We are all broken.) Plus, Biz gets wet. Sign up for Jessica'…
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NFL 2022 (wk 13 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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Proactively Managing Risk via Innovations in Last Mile Care
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Health leaders from Network Health, Health Net, Priority Health, and Health.io discuss how top health plans improve risk assessment and quality measures through innovations and at-home testing. Topics include: Strategies for deploying novel solutions to drive member engagement and reduce costs for members, especially among traditionally unengaged p…
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Episode 481: Female Bodies Are Weird! Let's Just Punish Them. with Elinor Cleghorn
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Here, in the year of our Lord 1542, we hereby declare women to be the source of all sin and malevolency! Oh wait, it's 2022. Same headline though. Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell Women, returns to talk about immoral acts of the most grievous kind and more fun beach read material. Plus, Biz talks biz. Get your copy of Elinor Cleghorn's book, Unwel…
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NFL 2022 (wk 12 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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Episode 480: If Comedy Is Born From Tragedy, Then Parenting Is Hilarious, with Ophira Eisenberg
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Boy, do we ever have the parenting life-hack for you: Lie, bribe, and hide from your kids! Comedian Ophira Eisenberg returns to discuss dropping the ball, the death of 5 Year Goals, and pelvic floor exercises. Plus, Biz's sandwich sucks. Listen to Ophira's new podcast Parenting Is A Joke wherever fine pods are cast. For more information, tour dates…
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NFL 2022 (wk 11 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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Peer Support to Improve Medicare Advantage Outcomes
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Our panel of experts from Humana, Regence, SCAN Health Plan and Wisdo discuss how incorporating peer support programs in your MA plans can improve clinical outcomes, lower costs, and boost engagement for members with chronic diseases, behavioral health issues and other social determinants of health. Hear "bright spots" and practical strategies you …
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Episode 215: Why Am I Supposed To Like That?
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This week we're digging into the archives for a favorite from the past. Five years back into the archives, to be precise! Biz and Theresa talk about all the little things we hate that we hadn’t thought about in years….till our kids did them to us! Pool splashing, sparklers, being surprised…these aren’t phobias or life-threatening but they still bug…
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NFL 2022 (wk 10 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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Staying Ahead of Star Ratings: Planning & Execution Strategies
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Julianne Eckert, Senior Director of Clinical Quality, Clover Health, Andre Bliss, Director of Medicare STARs, UPMC Health Plan and Marisa Howard, Senior Director, MA Operations, Evolent Health, share practical strategies and best practices to help Medicare Advantage plans to execute a successful star rating strategy. Learn significant trends and ga…
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Episode 479: The Ghosts Still Linger with Elizabeth Ito
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This week, Biz talks with Elizabeth Ito, creator of the Peabody Award winning animated series City of Ghosts. Plus: Biz basks in the (short lived) glory after returning from a restful week off. Watch City Of Ghosts on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80994664 Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun…
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NFL 2022 (wk 9 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo, MD, MPH joins Eric to discuss place-based interventions and how they are used to address health inequities. The place-based model focuses on improving health that aligns with community members, businesses, schools, churches and other institutions in a specific geographic location (a specific community or zip code). Omolara…
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NFL 2022 (wk 8 - Best Bets & Multiple Likes)
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How Hybrid Models Transform Value-Based Care
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Experts from Centene, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and TytoCare discuss leveraging hybrid-care models to improve access to care, close gaps in care and improve outcomes. Learn successful strategies and best practices you can implement in your organization. Hybrid care models provide a more personalized, flexible, and seamless patient journey, improving…
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Episode 478: Scary Movies! with Helen Ellis
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Turn down your dials, because it's cacklin' season! The Sisters Ellis, Helen and Biz, reunite to talk scary movies, fainting in theaters, and The Prunemaster. Plus, Biz gets burned up! Pre-order your copy of Helen Ellis' new book, Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge, wherever books are sold. Follow Helen on Twitter @WhatIDoAllDay. Order Helen's other books…