In our inaugural episode of Healthcare Champions, host Sam Meers sits down with Jimmy Keown from the BarkleyOKRP Health Innovations team and Jason Spacek, formerly of Blue Cross Blue Shield now the EVP at BarkleyOKRP Health Innovations. They kick off this first season with a series called Lessons in Health Innovation. They dive deep to discuss the critical impact they aim to make in healthcare by addressing friction points and driving innovation.

Jimmy and Jason share their initial phases of journey to creating an advanced primary care model. This innovative solution that eventually becomes Spira Care simplifies healthcare delivery by aligning incentives between payers and providers.

Hear their story as they pioneered new solutions in healthcare delivery. Listen to their struggles and insights navigating healthcare innovation with small, interdisciplinary teams. Learn how their focus on a data-driven approach with human-centered care at the forefront, guided them on the path to healthcare transformation.

Tune in to be inspired by their vision for a more efficient and patient-focused healthcare system.