Outcomes Rocket

In this illuminating podcast episode, we delve into a dynamic conversation about a comprehensive exploration of the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness with Alexa Mikhail, Health and Wellness Reporter at Fortune Magazine. Alexa underscores the significance of combating loneliness, increasing health span, and managing menopause within the workplace. Gain insights into the nuances of AI in healthcare and the urgent need to address clinician burnout. Be inspired and take actionable steps in addressing your own questions about living well and working well. Join the conversation and stay tuned for promising further enriching discussions. Resources:  Connect with and follow Alexa on LinkedIn. Follow Fortune Magazine on LinkedIn. Check Fortune’s website here.

Elevate your wellness journey with a health coach and community support for optimal health outcomes.In this episode, Brittany Busse shares her compelling journey from urgent care to focusing on supporting happy physicians & healthy patients by integrating digital health tools to enhance patient-physician relationships. Britanny emphasizes the importance of healthcare coaches and their profound understanding of a patient's community and barriers to health.Stay tuned to discover how the combination of wellness, patient collaboration, and the use of health technology can lead to cost savings, improved outcomes, and less burden on the healthcare system.Resources: Connect with and follow Brittany Busse on LinkedIn. Follow ViTel Health on LinkedIn. Explore ViTel Health’s Website

Ensuring frontline workers are equipped with the essential tools to elevate and enrich the overall patient experience is paramount.In this episode, Ed Finn, Business Development Manager of Fiber at Crown Castle, dives into the vital role infrastructure plays in advancing healthcare technologies. Crown Castle, a health facilities-based carrier, offers services such as dark fiber, and Wi-Fi managed fiber and owns 40% of the nation's towers, enabling customized Wi-Fi solutions. Ed explains why he collaborates with regional partners to promote healthcare solutions that align with their key performance indicators. He also highlights the use of ambient intelligence, emphasizing the importance of supporting those workers with the right tools and technologies to enhance the overall patient experience.Stay tuned to discover how Crown Castle is reshaping the future of healthcare infrastructure.Resources: Connect with and follow Ed Finn on LinkedIn and email him here. Email Karen Fetters and Jon Rosen. Follow Crown Castle on LinkedIn. Explore Crown Castle’s Website.

Empowering lives in crisis, Crisis Textline offers 24/7 text-based mental health support, turning alarming statistics into stories of hope and resilience.In this episode, Shairi Turner, Chief Health Officer at Crisis Text Line, delves into the importance of spreading awareness and normalizing conversations around mental health. Shairi highlights the alarming statistics that suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens and young adults. She emphasizes the disproportionate impact on youth of color, girls, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Shairi talks about the vital work they do in providing free, 24/7 text-based mental health support in English and Spanish. She shares how Crisis Textline is spreading awareness and reaching those in need, as well as how listeners can get involved and make a difference as volunteers. Join us as we delve into this crucial conversation on mental health and learn how we can all contribute to making a positive impact.Resources: Connect with and follow Shairi Turner on LinkedIn. Follow Crisis Text Line on LinkedIn. Explore Crisis Text Line’s Website. 

Strong community partnerships and shared responsibility are vital for effective threat assessment and management in healthcare.In this episode, Mary Beth Kingston, Chief Nursing Officer at Advocate Health, discusses workplace violence prevention with Randy Stephan, VP for Security, and Mark Concordia, Executive Director for Workforce Violence Prevention. They focus on threat and risk assessment in healthcare, highlighting the importance of identifying and preventing targeted violence. The episode emphasizes the science and evidence-based approach to threat assessment and underscores the need for multidisciplinary partnerships, executive buy-in, expertise, resources, and governance in establishing effective programs. Mark and Randy also discuss external engagement and collaboration with law enforcement and community partners.Stay tuned as we explore the proactive strategies and collaborative efforts that contribute to creating safer environments within the healthcare industry.Resources: Connect with and follow Randy Stephan on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Mark Concordia on LinkedIn. Follow Advocate Aurora Health on LinkedIn. Explore Advocate Aurora Health’s Website. Connect with and follow Mary Beth Kingston on LinkedIn. Learn more about Advocate Health on LinkedIn. Visit Advocate Health’s Website.

Time is critical in healthcare, but so is data analysis. Lisa Collins, the CEO of Optum Advisory Services and responsible for the payer, provider, and strategy and growth teams, discusses how they are developing their algorithms to predict the healthcare needs in a community. Today’s healthcare system is based on adapting to the patient volume changes they might get at any given time, and there’s a labor challenge to be tackled. Lisa also shares a quick dive into the revenue cycle at Optum and how they are deploying the technology. Every healthcare company now must concentrate on removing the administrative burden from the physicians’ shoulders. Tune in to listen to this quick chat about predicting tools in healthcare! Resources: Connect with and follow Lisa on LinkedIn. Follow Optum on LinkedIn. Discover the Optum Website!

Having an AI-based solution is not enough, it needs to be able to be applied seamlessly and easy for patients to use.In this episode, Ernie Ianace, Founder and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at VitalTech, discusses how VitalTech's comprehensive virtual care platform aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the ease of healthcare delivery, offering remote monitoring of vitals, medication management, nutrition modules, and more. Ernie emphasizes the importance of making healthcare solutions patient-centric and easy for clinicians, highlighting the role of AI in enhancing healthcare systems. He underlines that the focus should be on enabling patients to become better participants in their own care. If you're interested in the intersection of healthcare, technology, and providing patient-centric solutions, this episode is a must-listen!Resources: Connect with and follow Ernie Ianace on LinkedIn. Follow VitalTech on LinkedIn. Explore VitalTech’s Website.

As organizations recognize the inevitability of breaches, resiliency becomes a paramount concern in their cybersecurity strategy. Leveraging a skilled, extended workforce can help.In this episode, Tiffany Kleemann, managing director in Deloitte & Touche LLPs Cyber practice, and Raj Mehta, partner in Deloitte & Touche LLPs Cyber practice, share their insights on the challenges and strategies in managing cybersecurity at life sciences and healthcare companies. They highlight the increasing targeting of these industries by bad actors, the rapid pace of technological change, the difficulty in attracting and retaining cyber talent, and the emerging financial pressures that organizations now face. Raj and Tiffany shed light on cybersecurity as a strategic business risk, a shift due to regulatory changes for more disclosures of cyber incidents, and the recognition that cybersecurity can accelerate growth, support digital transformation, and enhance brand reputation for healthcare and life sciences organizations. Organizations should prepare for cyberattacks and focus on continuing operations during disruptions, which is why Raj mentions various tactics organizations are using to address cybersecurity challenges while balancing costs and skill sets.Don't miss this insightful episode as we explore the strategies deployed by life sciences and healthcare organizations in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.Resources: Connect with and follow Tiffany Kleemann on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Raj Mehta on LinkedIn. Follow Deloitte on LinkedIn. Read insights on this topic on Deloitte’s Health Forward blog Learn about the SEC’s cyber ruling requirements here Read Deloitte’s 2023 Global Future of Cyber Report Source: https://www.hipaajournal.com/july-2021-healthcare-data-breach-report/  Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cybersecurity-hospitals-idUSKCN0HJ21I20140924/

Integrated health practices are key to facilitating a more holistic approach to patient well-being.In this episode, Stephen Thorne talks about the critical integration of dental and medical care and how maintaining oral health contributes to overall systemic well-being. He discusses implementing the integrated model in dental practices, highlighting the significance of advanced technology, the need for education, and the importance of restructuring reimbursement and coding systems for comprehensive care.Tune in to learn more about the potential positive impact of proactive dental care on overall healthcare costs!Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.healthResources: Connect with and follow Stephen Thorne on LinkedIn. Follow Pacific Dental Services on LinkedIn. Visit the Pacific Dental Services Website!

To maintain quality patient care, staying up-to-date with changes in policy is crucial.In this episode, we have Hira Rashid Ph.D, Senior Program Manager of MedTrainer, as part of the entire series on Rethinking Compliance with MedTrainer, delves into the critical landscape of healthcare policy and compliance. Hira navigates this challenging terrain, staging federal compliance training, data collection, and ensuring organizations are following the proper regulatory procedures. She discusses her approach to identifying compliance needs, creating customized training plans, and staying adaptable in the face of changing healthcare regulations, especially within the context of multistate mergers and acquisitions. She discusses the importance of current security risk assessments and constructing training plans based on identified risks. She shares great insights into the trends in healthcare, such as the shifting away from a fee-for-service model towards more preventive and primary care. Hira sheds light on the different pain points in healthcare - from the shortage of primary care providers, particularly in rural and low-density areas, to the requirement of electronic health records systems for Medicare and large healthcare providers. If you're intrigued by the challenges of keeping up with changing regulations, the importance of readiness and early implementation, and the role of technology in streamlining compliance, this episode is not to be missed! Resources: Connect with and follow Hira Rashid on LinkedIn. Follow MedTrainer on LinkedIn. Explore MedTrainer’s Website