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In this episode, I'm excited to chat with Andrew Schwab, CEO and founder of Platform Government Strategies. Andrew shares his journey from Oak Street Health to starting his own firm, offering deep insights into the world of government affairs and health policy. Tune in to learn about the importance of government strategy for healthcare companies, the impact of policy changes, and Andrew's entrepreneurial experiences.

Key Takeaways:

• The significance of government affairs in healthcare.
• How Medicare policy impacts smaller healthcare companies.
• The entrepreneurial challenges and rewards of starting a new business.
• Insights on Medicare Advantage and value-based care changes.
• Importance of being involved in national health policy discussion

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Welcome back to another fabulous episode of the Healthcare Trailblazers podcast! Today, we're joined by the wonderful Ariel Efergan, the Global Vice President of MDI Health. Ariel delves into the transformative work MDI Health is doing to tackle one of the leading causes of death in healthcare: problems from medication treatment. Discover how MDI Health uses AI for medication management at scale, reducing the total cost of care and driving clinical interventions. Ariel also shares insights on navigating healthcare sales, the importance of understanding healthcare's financial flow, and the future of AI in healthcare.

Key Takeaways:

1. MDI Health's Mission: Using AI to manage medication treatment, reducing costs, and improving patient outcomes.
2. AI's Role: Automates and enhances clinical recommendations, scaling pharmacist interventions.
3. Healthcare Sales Challenges: Importance of understanding organizational needs, relationships, and financial flows.
4. Future of AI in Healthcare: Emphasis on AI as a co-pilot, focusing on tangible outcomes rather than technology alone.
5. MDI Health's Success: Significant cost savings and improved patient outcomes through AI-driven pharmacy interventions.

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Welcome back to the Healthcare Trailblazers podcast! This episode features Dana Strauss, Senior Director of Government Affairs at CVS Health. Dana shares her incredible journey from a treating clinician to a policy expert in value-based care. Dive into the essentials of value-based care, its impact, and future predictions.

Key Takeaways:

1. Dana’s career transition from clinical practice to government affairs.
2. The definition and significance of value-based care.
3. Challenges and opportunities in value-based care implementation.
4. The role of government policies in shaping healthcare models.
5. The importance of provider and patient engagement in healthcare outcomes.
6. Insights on AI's potential in healthcare policy and safety improvements.