The World Health Organization has declared climate change as “the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century.” As our planet grapples with the accelerating impacts of climate change, …
Many factors impact our health beyond genetics and aging. Collectively, these are called social determinants of health and include factors such as education, housing, income, occupation, hunger, language, literacy, where …
Everyone needs access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need or income. To reach this paradigm shift, healthcare leaders must evangelize within industry and communities they serve. …
Fourteen years ago, surgeon, writer, and public health researcher, Atul Gawande wrote his landmark article, The Cost Conundrum, about the healthcare challenges of the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) of South Texas. Gawande showcased …
Now is the time to embark on a journey towards a brighter and more resilient future. As the U.S. healthcare system grapples with the aftermath of a global pandemic, we …
In value-based care, true leadership emerges from the depths of the heart, where empathy, compassion, and authenticity converge to illuminate the path of positive change. Purpose-driven leadership can not only …
Peering into the horizon of healthcare, we unveil the vanguard of value-based care research and innovation, where data-driven insights and daring ideas converge to shape a healthier tomorrow. In the …
There is a dynamic interplay between health economics, patient-centricity, and value assessment—an intersection that holds the key to unlocking better health outcomes, improved access to care, and sustainable healthcare systems. …
In this week’s episode, we embark on a journey into the realm of transforming rheumatology care with tech-driven value-based care. Autoimmune conditions affect millions of people worldwide, causing chronic inflammation, …
We have Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo as a guest on this week’s Race to Value! She is a healthcare social entrepreneur, board-certified pediatrician, community health equity consultant, career transition and …
Dr. Stephen Klasko is a transformative leader and advocate for a revolution in our systems of health care and higher education. He has been a university president, a dean, a CEO, and …
In value-based care, we have both an economic and a moral imperative. What’s at stake is so much more than saving our healthcare system. It is about ensuring the continued …
Patients who are high utilizers, also known as multi-visit patients (MVPs) or frequent flyers, whether found in the ED, inpatient units or other departments, drive up readmission rates and tie …
Three perfect storms in recent years – the health storm produced by the COVID-19 pandemic; the economic storm that resulted from its disruptions; and the social storm that followed the …
It is Black Maternal Health Week, and this week’s episode provides context and value-based solutioning on how to address the alarming rise of maternal mortality in the U.S. We have …
This week we have the honor of being joined by a world-renowned family physician and health equity expert, with deep experience in value-based care transformation, technology and innovation, and health …
The message from state and federal regulators, healthcare leaders, and our society-at-large is being heard loud and clear: Health equity is a moral imperative. A cultural zeitgeist for health equity …
Did you know that an estimated 80 million Americans currently lack access to dental care? As oral health is essential to the overall health and well-being of an individual, the high volume of those without …
For all of you leaders out there on a value-based care journey, it is not lost on any of you that health value has become synonymous with health equity. We …
The Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network (HCP LAN or LAN) is an active group of public and private health care leaders dedicated to providing thought leadership, strategic direction, …
The fight over access to gender-affirming medical care for trans youths — like the fight over abortion rights and other issues at the intersection of health, politics, gender, culture and …
As we look around to see what is enduring in our society, it is the work that was accomplished through loving relationships and mutual understanding. The power of love-driven leadership …
In this episode, we are going to discuss the impact of diagnostic errors on health equity. For patients of color, the unequal medical care and quality of the diagnosis received …
One of the silver linings of the pandemic has, in fact, been, the expansion of telehealth services and virtual care delivery. The pandemic has also accelerated the healthcare industry’s transition …
Oprah Winfrey began her crusade to change the healthcare system when COVID-19 elevated our national awareness of health inequities in our …
For anyone following healthcare transformation in our country, you have undoubtedly heard about ChenMed – a family-owned, primary-care physician run organization that serves a challenging patient population under a full-risk …
The COVID pandemic has taken the lives of 1 million Americans in two years (more than twice the amount of Americans who lost their lives in WWII in four years). …
While there have been meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery over the last decade, they have not catalyzed the transformation necessary to advance health value and equity. The promulgation of health …
It’s no secret that the Black community tops the list of groups afflicted by hypertension, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, and cancer. What the statistics do not show is …
A bright future for the nation depends on the health and prosperity of rural America, and unfortunately, we are at a moment in time where life is not ideal in …
George Halvorson is a retired American healthcare executive who served as CEO of six health plans over the last 30 years. From 2002-2013, he was the CEO of Kaiser Permanente and …
This week is Nurses Week – a time for all of us to reflect on the contributions that nurses make to our society. During this important time of observance for …
This week we are honored to have as our guest, the legendary John W. Bluford III. Mr. Bluford is a nationally known healthcare innovator who has been recognized by Modern …
This week on our show we have Dr. Terry Knapp – Founder, Director, and Chief Medical Officer of CareSpan Holdings, Inc. Dr. Knapp has a storied 50-year record of achievement …
We must remain steadfast in our desire as healthcare professionals to ensure that patients who lack access to safe and stable housing are not forgotten. In this special bonus episode …
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” The same can be said of healthcare organizations serving patients within their local communities. In …
This week on Race to Value, we are excited to celebrate Pharmacy Week – it is a time to recognize the invaluable contributions pharmacists and technicians make to patient care …
Our guest this week is Dr. Tamarah Dupervahl-Brownlee, Chief Health Officer for Accenture, and recently, Chief Community Impact Officer for Ascension. A Physician leader with 20+ years of experience practicing …
Gender-affirming care offers a model for all of health care, one that is patient-centered and based on the human story. In this episode, you will learn about “The Truth and …
In this week’s episode, we spotlight the recently released Future of Nursing report, “Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity.” The report is a landmark consensus …
Our guest this week is driven by an inner purpose to alleviate suffering for those in the poorest of communities, recognizing that health care can only truly be transformative in …
Race to Value listeners — April is National Minority Health Month, and this year, the HHS Office of Minority Health is focusing on the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 pandemic is …
In this episode, reflect on the importance of Black History Month, an important time to recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of the millions of African Americans who have …
There are over 1,300 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in our country providing a healthcare lifeline for more than 28 million Americans living in underserved areas of the country. The vast majority of these …
In this virtual panel discussion, Dr. Ernest Grant (President of the American Nurses Association), Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk (Senior Vice President – College of Health Professions, WGU), and Jason Thompson (Vice …
