The Business of Healthcare Podcast

Nurse entrepreneur and change leader Rebecca Love joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser to discuss the challenges faced in the nursing profession and how to use innovation strategies to transform it. They also discuss the role of the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement, an organization Love started that works to address staffing shortages in the profession and change how Medicare reimburses health care systems to better reflect the work that nurses do. Kaiser is director of the MS/MBA in Healthcare Leadership and Management for Professionals at UT Dallas' Naveen Jindal School of Management.

Benjamin Fee, a health law attorney with Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C., joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser for a discussion about hospital pricing transparency. Kaiser is director of the MS/MBA in Healthcare Leadership and Management for Professionals at UT Dallas' Naveen Jindal School of Management. Links discussed in this episode: https://apl.utdallas.edu/2021/09/30/the-ongoing-saga-of-hospital-price-transparency/ https://turquoise.health/

In this discussion with Eric Bricker, Chief Medical Officer of AHealthcareZ.com, we dive into the complexities of healthcare. Bricker shares his journey from a young science enthusiast to a pioneer in healthcare navigation. He emphasizes the need for integrated health plans to enhance patient outcomes and address the systemic challenges in healthcare financing. The conversation highlights innovative educational initiatives designed to manage costs and improve understanding of healthcare challenges. Bricker also critiques current inefficiencies and advocates for a shift towards proactive care.

Exploring the integration of CRM systems in healthcare, leveraging technology to benefit both patients and providers. Discussing the impact of AI in improving patient outcomes and streamlining processes. Emphasizing the importance of a customer-centric approach and personalized care beyond traditional boundaries.

In this episode, cybersecurity expert Joshua Spencer joins host Bob Kaiser for a look into the challenges and opportunities related to maintaining information security in the healthcare ecosystem. Spencer is founder and CIO of FortaTech Security after having served as CTO of UT Southwestern Medical Center for more than 12 years.

Amy McDonough, managing director of Fitbit Health Solutions, discusses how wearable technologies are transforming the healthcare industry. Topics include the advancements in sensor technology, the role of wearables in promoting overall well-being, and the potential of wearables in transforming healthcare from sick care to proactive health.

In the episode, Dr. Amy King, executive director of West Coast University -Texas in Richardson, joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser for a discussion about the nurse's critical place in the healthcare ecosystem.

Jonathan K. Henderson, business services division chair and corporate & transactional chair at Polsinelli, an AM Law 100 law firm, joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser for a look into sustainability as it relates to the healthcare industry. Their conversation focuses on Henderson's white paper, "Health Care 'Prime': Patient-Centered Sustainable Health Care."

Shiv Gaglani, co-founder and CEO of Osmosis.org, and Ryan Haynes, his co-founder who stepped away from medical studies to innovate healthcare education, share their inspiring journey. They reveal how they built a platform that now serves over 3 million users, including groundbreaking initiatives like the 'Year of the Zebra' for rare disease awareness. Their conversation highlights the shift from traditional lectures to engaging video content and the importance of collaboration in advancing education and treatment for rare diseases.

In this episode, host Dr. Bob Kaiser welcomes Dr. Ali Parsa, founder and CEO of Babylon Health, a digital-first healthcare company that uses artificial intelligence to monitor its patients. They discuss how AI and a digital-first approach can help disrupt the industry and turn it from its current fee-for-service model into value-based health care.