The Business of Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Sanjay Prasad, MD FACS, joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser to discuss how companies like SurgiQuality, which Prasad helms as CEO — are helping healthcare patients become better consumers by helping them connect with the beast surgeons not only in terms of cost but also quality. They also discuss Prasad's new book, Resetting Healthcare Post-COVID-19 Pandemic, the Patient Handbook.

Dr. Bob interviews Ellen Kelsay, President and CEO of Business Group on Health, a nonprofit advocating for employer healthcare interests. They discuss the role of employers in healthcare, the importance of transparency in pricing and outcomes, knowing healthcare prices for large employers, the significance of workplace well-being, and the challenges faced in different countries.

Dr. Aaron LeBauer, owner of LeBauer Physical Therapy, discusses cash-based physical therapy businesses and the impact of insurance in the treatment process. They explore specialties within physical therapy and the challenges faced by physical therapists. The payment structure and importance of personalized care are emphasized. Additionally, they discuss finding a physical therapist, utilizing telehealth, and digital devices for remote care.

In this episode, guests Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth discuss Polarity Intelligence, emphasizing its significance for healthcare leaders. They explore managing conflicts and relationships, self-care, setting boundaries, and operating from strengths.

Jon Doolittle, MS'21, joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser for a look into the role rural hospitals play in the U.S. healthcare system. Doolittle is president of Mosaic Medical Center in Albany, Missouri, a town with a population of less than than 2,000.

Justin Fengler, senior vice president corporate strategy and business operations at GoodRx, joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser for a look into the complex and confusing prescription-drug supply chain.

In this episode, host Dr. Bob Kaiser chats with guest Dr. Eric Edwards, CEO, president and co-founder of Phlow Corporation. They discuss the problem of a broken essential medicines supply chain in the U.S. and solutions for fixing it.

Dr. Matt Lambert, chief medical officer at Curation Health, explores the pivotal shift from fee-based to value-based care. He discusses the historical context of healthcare payment models, emphasizing the need for a system that prioritizes population health. Lambert elaborates on the evolution of value-based care frameworks and the critical role of data sharing in implementing these models. He also highlights the importance of addressing social determinants of health and the impact of COVID-19 on accelerating this transformation.

Dr. David Fajgenbaum joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser for a discussion about innovative solutions for accelerating disease research and discovering treatments for those diseases. Fajgenbaum, an immunologist and an assistant professor at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, co-founded the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network while urgently searching for a cure to a disease from which he was dying. They also discuss Fajgenbaum's memoir, Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope Into Action (New York: Ballentine Books, 2019).

In this episode, host Dr. Bob Kaiser and Lorna Borenstein, CEO/founder of Grokker, discuss how employers can get a return on their investment in healthcare benefits by providing their employees with wellness programs. They also discuss her book, It's Personal: The Business Case for Caring.