Episodes
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
In this episode, we look to the far horizon, thinking about healthcare's fast-changing future and listening to industry insiders as they spotlight three major catalysts transforming care.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
A Dose of Virtual First Health Care
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Kate Brown, the leader of Mercer’s Center for Health Innovation, delivers an outlook and overview of virtual first care, its growth, and the diverse array of telehealth and digital solutions entering the market. In the discussion with host Dr. Nina Birnbaum, medical director for Innovation Acceleration at Blue Shield of California, Kate details the unprecedented growth of virtual first care, highlighting how it might evolve in a post-pandemic world and what employers can do to streamline the wave of telehealth and digital solutions. After listening, visit this link to learn more about Mercer’s Center for Health Innovation.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
A Dose of Price Transparency and the Role of Pharmacists at the Point of Care
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
The cost of medications has skyrocketed and pharmacists are still filling prescriptions behind the counter instead of being used for their expertise to help patients at the point of care. In this episode, Dr. Edward Fotsch, CEO and founder of Gemini Health shares his perspectives with Salina Wong, Senior Director of Clinical Pharmacy Programs at Blue Shield of California, on how the industry can crack the code on drug cost savings through price transparency with lower cost alternatives, the critical role pharmacists can play as part of the overall care team, and the need for more competition to help reduce healthcare costs.
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
In Episode 6, we talk about the prescription drug market and the innovative approaches several companies are using to make inroads in drug affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness.
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
A Dose of Prescription Drug Disruption
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Gina Guinasso, president at CivicaScript, talks about the exorbitant costs in today’s prescription drugs and how her organization – together with the industry – is leveling the playing field by distributing generic drugs directly to pharmacies. In her conversation with host Andy Chasin, Blue Shield of California’s Vice President of Federal Policy and Advocacy, she discusses the beginnings of CivicaScript, spotlights industry factors that have led to inflated drug costs, and outlines how transparent drug pricing and direct distribution to pharmacies can make drugs like insulin more affordable and accessible to patients across the country. Visit Civicarx.org to learn more about CivicaScript and the company’s mission to provide equitable pharmaceuticals at the lowest sustainable prices to patients.
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
A Dose of Digiceuticals and Mental Fitness
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Sarah Hill, CEO at Healium, offers an inside look at the company’s virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) therapeutics for anxiety and stress. In her discussion with host Vic Tandon, Blue Shield of California’s director of health innovation product strategy, she points to the latest advances in wearable devices, breakthroughs in digital mental health solutions, and how immersive media represents a new and drugless aid for patients coping with stress. Visit tryhealium.com to learn more about Healium and how it combines wearables, neurofeedback, and immersive apps to improve mental fitness.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Bonus: BigTopics in Small Doses: Technology & Innovation
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
In Episode 5, we hear from health entrepreneurs, investors, analysts, and doctors about the digital technologies and innovative trends shaping the next generation of healthcare services.
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
A Dose of Digital Innovation: Predictions for Health Care in 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Scott Becker, founder and publisher of Becker’s Hospital Review publications, host of the Private Equity Podcast and partner in the health firm McGuire Woods, and R “Ray” Wang, founder, chairman, and principal analyst of Silicon Valley-based research and advisory firm Constellation Research and host of the weekly Web series, DisrupTV, join host Lisa Davis, Blue Shield of California’s senior vice president and CIO, to talk about health tech and where they see opportunities for digital innovation to impact the health care industry in 2022. The three speak about notable health tech innovations emerging from Silicon Valley and the business strategies allowing the health care industry to increasingly personalize experiences and improve the quality of care. The discussion also focuses on the consumerization and digitization of health care and how the pandemic will continue to accelerate analytics, automation, and Artificial Intelligence in 2022.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
A Dose of Mental Health Trends and Digital Innovations
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Dr. Dana Udall, chief clinical officer at Headspace Health, discusses mental health trends and the unprecedented adoption of digital solutions. In her conversation with host Angela Kalousek Ebrahimi, Blue Shield of California’s senior director of lifestyle medicine, she talks about how employers can adapt to employee needs ignited by the Great Resignation, the crucial role telehealth plays in expanding access to services, and the mental health sector’s supply/demand imbalance in the pandemic. She also reveals opportunities for the healthcare industry to transform both its services and its reach.
Visit headspace.com to learn more about Headspace Health and the company’s mission to increase accessibility in quality mental health care.
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Bonus: Big Topics in Small Doses: 2021 Year in Review
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
In this episode, we look back at 2021, reflect on the insights of featured guests, and focus on the unique challenges and opportunities in the year ahead.