• Episode 12 - Company Spotlight - Arise - with Joan Zhang, Co-Founder @ CEO
    Jun 26 2024

    In this episode, we interview Joan Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO of Arise. Joan not only shares her personal experience of overcoming an eating disorder, but she also shares how Arise is revolutionizing support for individuals with eating disorders through peer support, therapy, nutrition, psychiatry, medical care, and group support. Their comprehensive, inclusive approach allows members to receive effective care without disrupting their daily lives. Join us to learn how Arise is making a difference and helping people from all backgrounds on their journey to recovery.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 11 - Company Spotlight - Tomorrow Health with Vijay Kedar, Co-Founder and CEO
    Jun 19 2024

    Lon and Jess chat with Vijay Kedar, CEO of Tomorrow Health to discuss the company's vision to restore the home as a patient's primary place of care. They provide technology to coordinate home-based health care across health plans, hospital systems, and provider organizations. The current process of managing home-based care is fragmented and inefficient, leading to delays and mismatches in care delivery. Tomorrow Health aims to streamline and digitize this process, reducing the time it takes for patients to receive care and improving the quality of care.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 10 - Company Spotlight - Rippl (Dementia Care) with Kris Engskov, CEO and Co-Founder
    Jun 12 2024

    On this episode of The Healthcare Grind, we interview Kris Engskov, CEO & Co-Founder of Rippl. The Rippl team leverages a value-based approach, disruptive technology, and a relentless focus on empowering and enabling its clinicians, Rippl is pioneering a new care model to dramatically expand access to high-quality, wrap-around mental health care for seniors, their families, and caregivers. Rippl provides 24/7 support and personalized care when and where seniors need it – on the phone, online, or in their living rooms.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 9 - Reciprocity Health with Co-Founder/CEO, Matthew Swanson
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode of The Healthcare Grind, join us as we interview Matthew Swanson, Co-Founder and CEO of Reciprocity Health. Reciprocity works at the intersection of behavioral economics and healthcare, delivering a platform that improves patient adherence and lowers medical expenses through advanced modeling and programmatic campaigns grounded in Financial Incentives, Social Dynamics, & Gamification.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 8 - Understanding the Complex World of Health Plan Medical Economics with Frank Cheung, CEO and Co-Founder of Accorded
    May 29 2024

    In this episode of The Healthcare Grind, we interview Frank Cheung, CEO and Co-Founder of Accorded, an actuarial intelligence company. Frank explains how the Accorded Platform simplifies and scales the contracting process, making it accessible and operational for organizations at any stage of their value-based care journey. Discover how Accorded empowers companies to forecast, contract, and validate the financial value of care, paving the way for a sustainable and efficient healthcare future. Tune in for an insightful discussion on revolutionizing value-based contracting.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 7 - An Introduction to Value-Based Care with Dr. Marion Couch, CEO of IntoValue Group
    May 20 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Marion Couch, CEO of IntoValue Group, dives into Value-Based Care and its transformative impact on healthcare. Dr. Couch’s deep expertise in healthcare is underscored by her time as the Chief Medical Officer of Cambia Health Solutions and Senior Medical Advisor to CMS. As the CEO of the IntoValue Group, Dr. Couch focuses on providing consulting services in the area of Value-Based Care.

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    41 mins
  • Episode 6 - Turning Healthcare Security into a Competitive Advantage with Baxter Lee, CFO of Clearwater Security
    May 15 2024

    In this podcast episode, Baxter Lee, CFO of Clearwater Security, discusses strategies for early-stage healthcare companies to effectively manage cybersecurity. Clearwater, a leader in healthcare cybersecurity and compliance, helps organizations focus on their mission by providing robust security solutions. Learn how Clearwater is revolutionizing cybersecurity in healthcare, empowering organizations to navigate complexities with confidence and turn cybersecurity into a competitive advantage.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 5 - Understanding and Improving Star Ratings with Rex Wallace (Founder and CEO, Rex Wallace Consulting)
    May 6 2024

    In Episode 5 of #TheHealthcareGrind podcast, listeners are treated to an enlightening conversation as Lon Hecht and Jessica Harthcock engage with none other than Rex Wallace, the illustrious Founder and CEO of Rex Wallace Consulting. A luminary in the realm of Star Ratings, Rex brings to the table a wealth of expertise garnered through extensive experience within the health plan domain. With unparalleled insight, he delivers a masterful overview of the Star Ratings program, explaining its significance and unveiling strategies for enhancing ratings. Furthermore, Rex delves into the pivotal role healthcare vendors play in bolstering these ratings, offering invaluable guidance on how they can effectively showcase their contributions towards this noble endeavor.

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    44 mins