Joining today’s episode is R.J. Briscione, Senior Director of Social Determinants of Health Strategy & Execution at CVS | Aetna. In this 30 minute episode, R.J. digs into all of the silver linings he’s seen over the last year, including the focus of today’s show, Feeding South Florida. R.J. answers questions like: How did Feeding South Florida turn…

Chris Bevolo, Chief Brand Officer at Revive Health and host of the No Normal Show podcast joins this episode of RadioRev to talk about the quick transformation virtual care underwent as COVID-19 forced the world to shut down. Chris answers questions like: What’s the difference between telehealth and virtual care? Once the pandemic started, how did …

Lora Alexander, Vice President of Engagement & Design at Icario joins the show to talk about one aspect of healthcare that needed to transform overnight—literally—during the height of the pandemic: telehealth. In this episode, Lora discusses how behavioral research has supported telehealth & healthcare during the pandemic, answering questions like:…

Scott Megill, President & CEO at Coriell Life Sciences joins the premiere episode of season 3 of RadioRev to talk about pharmacogenomics and how it relates to mental health care. In this episode, Scott discusses some of the silver linings that emerged over the last year in healthcare, answering questions like: What's unique about Coriell's approach…

Welcome to the trailer for a new season of RadioRev! This season we're back to bring you fresh new interviews with healthcare leaders and experts designed to inspire, engage, and offer new perspectives on what it means to connect people to health. Since the end of season 2, the world has weathered a pandemic. We’ve experienced a lot of uncertainty …

In the finale episode of our Social Determinants of Health season, Sara Ratner, SVP of Government Programs & Strategic Initiatives joins the to wrap things up, discussing the impact of COVID-19 and urging us to think ahead about the new era of SDoH. This conversation dives into questions including: What's localization and how can we use it to under…

In this episode we are joined by June Simmons, President & CEO with Partners in Care Foundation and Ray Woosley, Founding President of the Arizona Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics. They discuss the critical role of community healthcare workers in the HomeMeds program and share stories about the incredible impact this program has ha…

Philanthropy, volunteering, and being present in our community are important aspects of what it means to work at Revel. As an organization, we work hard to offer diverse volunteer opportunities for our team and have established partnerships with local charities to make a difference in our community. We’re inspired by organizations that do the same …

Food as medicine isn’t a new concept, but offering nutritious meal plans to patients like a prescription is. In this episode, learn about the FoodRx program and what Second Harvest Heartland is doing to address SDoH from their Director of Health Care Partnerships, Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus. In this episode we discuss: The concept of food deserts a…

This special crossover episode features Jared Johnson, host of the Healthcare Rap podcast and Louise Briguglio, SVP of Product & Development at Revel. This week we talk about the critical importance of healthcare member experience, the role that behavioral research plays in creating a great member experience, and innovative work happening in the in…

In this episode Revel's Director of Product Design Matt Swanson joins the show to talk about the role that behavioral research plays in addressing social determinants of health. Key questions Matt answers in this episode include: How are behavioral research and social determinants connected? What insights came out of your research to identify SDoH …

In this episode, Adaeze Enekwechi, PhD, MPP, President at IMPAQ joins the show to discuss the importance of lived experience when talking about social determinants of health. We discuss government programs and policies that challenge SDoH, innovative solutions that stand out, and where we're headed as an industry. To connect with Adaeze: LinkedIn: …

Andre Blackman, CEO at Onboard Health joins the RadioRev podcast to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the way we work and how it’s impacting social determinants of health. Plus, we dive into the critical importance of diversity and inclusion in the healthcare industry, asking questions like: Why is inclusion and diversity so important in the workp…

In this special edition episode of RadioRev, we’re joined by Sara Ratner, Senior Vice President of Government Programs and Strategic Initiatives at Revel Health. Sara is a frequent guest of RadioRev and joins the show to talk about some of the side effects of the actions being taken to protect citizens from COVID-19. We have to be thinking about ho…

Craig Kennedy is the CEO at Medicaid Health Plans of American (MHPA). In this episode, Craig discusses the personal challenges and complications that we often don't think of when we discuss SDoH, including his own personal experience growing up in rural Oregon. Questions we discuss include: Why is it important to address SDoH now? What is healthcar…

Pierre Vigilance, MD, MPH is a population health expert joining the premiere episode of RadioRev to talk about social determinants of health. In this episode, Pierre lays the foundation for the SDoH season and answers questions like: How should we be talking about SDoH? Is there a dedicated dictionary of terms and definitions for SDoH? What are the…

This season, RadioRev is taking a new approach and diving into one specific, yet very important and diverse topic: Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). We have a lineup of 8 guests and counting, with a few surprises and special episodes along the way to cover all aspects of this complex topic. The goal of this season is to provide various viewpoin…

In this episode of RadioRev, we sit down with Tani Hemmila, Director at the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). We dive into the important work that ICSI is doing for behavioral health, addresses the opioid crisis, and what’s next going into 2020 for both ICSI and the Minnesota Health Collaborative. About Tani Hemmila: Today on Radio…

Each year Revel chooses to partner with a local organization in the Twin Cities around the holiday season to help brighten the lives of those in our community that need it most. This year, we worked with Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE), a non-profit volunteer-based organization committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among t…

In this episode we talk with Jacquelyn Fletcher, the founder of Heartwood Healing, The Heartwood Sanctuary, and the creator of the Heartwood Self-Mastery programs. She’s a motivational speaker; the award-winning author of 14 books; and the co-founder and host of the Healing Words television show administered by the Lavins Center for Humanities in M…

In honor of Women’s Equality Day, Revel CEO Jeff Fritz talks with Joy Rios and Robin Roberts from one of our favorite healthcare podcasts, HIT Like a Girl about female leaders in health IT that are changing the game and inspiring others. We dive into what the future of health IT should look like for women and the coolest thing Joy and Robin have do…

This week Revel CEO Jeff Fritz talks with Vicky Couillard, Executive Director at Vail Place, a Minnesota organization that provides community-based mental health programs. Jeff sat down with Vicky last year for an interview during Mental Health Month called The Importance of Mental Health Programs in Driving Behavioral Health Engagement and now we’…

In this episode, Revel CEO Jeff Fritz is talking with Rev Up 2019 keynote speaker, Nancy Lyons. Nancy is a CEO, entrepreneur, and opinionated individual who loves to talk about work, work culture, and progressive ideas. She speaks locally and globally, but most frequently on Twitter as @nylons. We're excited to welcome Nancy to the Rev Up 2019 conf…

In this episode, Revel CEO Jeff Fritz is talking with Rev Up 2019 speaker, John Gorman. John is the Founder and Former Executive Chairman at Gorman Health Group. Prior to founding GHG in 1996, he was appointed by President Clinton as the first Assistant to the Director of Health Care Financing Administration’s Office of Managed Care (now CMS). He i…

In this episode, Revel CEO Jeff Fritz is talking with our Rev Up 2019 keynote speaker, Kelly Brownell. Kelly is currently the Director of the World Food Policy Center at Duke University. He is a renowned expert on behavioral science and food policy, and is known for his public policy work and research on obesity in the US. We're excited to welcome …

Revel's government programs specialist, Sara Ratner joins the show to dive into the world of Medicaid and talk through social determinants of health (SDoH), how they effect different populations, and what health plans can do to address them head on. For more information about SDoH, state requirements, and recommendations to drive member action and …

This episode features an interview with Matt Swanson, human-centered design expert at Revel. Matt talks about the different ways behavioral research can help to understand why some people get flu shots routinely and what’s influencing others from getting one at all.

Louise Briguglio, Product Strategy Leader at Revel walks through the importance of preventive screenings and the challenges health plans face when trying to engage their members to take preventive actions.

Visiting the emergency department for non-emergencies and other minor ailments is a common occurrence. In fact, studies report that upwards of 60% of emergency department visits among patients are potentially unnecessary and could be avoided entirely. One of Revel's health system clients had a goal to bring down rates of those using the emergency d…

Peter Eliason, Director of Analytics and Data Science at Revel shares his top takeaways and 'aha' moments from Forrester's Data Strategy & Insights Forum.

This week Kyle Gunderson, President & CTO at Revel talks with Shawn Morrison, Founder and Executive Director at Good in the 'Hood, a Twin Cities organization Revel is partnering with this year through their Holiday Help Campaign.

On today's episode of RadioRev, Jeff Fritz, CEO at Revel sits down with Sara Ratner, our government programs specialist to dive into the world of Medicare Star Ratings. We cover the nuts and bolts of Medicare Star Ratings, what they are, why they matter, and who should care about them. Plus, we look to the future and learn what's on the horizon in …