The ACO Show https://aledade.podbean.com The ACO Show explores the latest developments in the U.S. health care system, with a focus on value-based care and accountable care organizations (ACOs). Join co-hosts Josh Israel, MD, senior medical director of Quality, and Sean Cavanaugh, chief of Policy at Aledade, in conversations with experts, policymakers and clinicians to understand how value-based care is good for patients, practices and society. The ACO Show is produced by Aledade.

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:52:26 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Health & Fitness:Medicine 1440 episodic Aledade Inc Aledade Inc No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3569323/ACO_Show_Logo_2024_2_4gjg8m.png The ACO Show https://aledade.podbean.com 144 144 201. The North Carolina State Health Plan Preferred Provider Strategy with Treasurer Brad Briner 201. The North Carolina State Health Plan Preferred Provider Strategy with Treasurer Brad Briner https://aledade.podbean.com/e/201-the-north-carolina-state-health-plan-preferred-provider-strategy-with-treasurer-brad-briner/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/201-the-north-carolina-state-health-plan-preferred-provider-strategy-with-treasurer-brad-briner/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:52:26 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/2888c5fc-16f5-3dd9-8371-a91a01f59a24 Brad Briner, North Carolina state treasurer, and Alex Mullineaux, Aledade regional market president, join Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss the state health plan’s new preferred provider strategy. The goal of this approach is to improve patient health outcomes and reduce costs by connecting patients with clinicians that have a proven record of  high-quality, cost-effective care. Treasurer Briner and Alex share how this strategy came about, the benefits for patients and how North Carolina hopes to scale the plan in the future. In phase one, the state health plan approved partnerships with three networks to support this initiative, including Aledade.

]]> Brad Briner, North Carolina state treasurer, and Alex Mullineaux, Aledade regional market president, join Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss the state health plan’s new preferred provider strategy. The goal of this approach is to improve patient health outcomes and reduce costs by connecting patients with clinicians that have a proven record of  high-quality, cost-effective care. Treasurer Briner and Alex share how this strategy came about, the benefits for patients and how North Carolina hopes to scale the plan in the future. In phase one, the state health plan approved partnerships with three networks to support this initiative, including Aledade.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 997 201 full 200. Vaccine Schedule Changes: Paul Offit, MD, Shares Everything You Need to Know 200. Vaccine Schedule Changes: Paul Offit, MD, Shares Everything You Need to Know https://aledade.podbean.com/e/200-vaccine-schedule-changes-paul-offit-md-shares-everything-you-need-to-know/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/200-vaccine-schedule-changes-paul-offit-md-shares-everything-you-need-to-know/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/937eed93-720a-3ee9-9ec6-250eba0d917a Paul Offit, MD, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, joins Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss the recent decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to move several vaccines (including rotavirus, influenza and COVID-19) from a universal recommendation to shared clinical decision-making. While shared clinical decision making has always been an option for physicians and patients, Offit provides practical tips for clinicians navigating these conversations, advising physicians to be empathetic to patient fears, but also to be passionate in explaining the severe risks of vaccine-preventable diseases.

]]> Paul Offit, MD, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, joins Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss the recent decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to move several vaccines (including rotavirus, influenza and COVID-19) from a universal recommendation to shared clinical decision-making. While shared clinical decision making has always been an option for physicians and patients, Offit provides practical tips for clinicians navigating these conversations, advising physicians to be empathetic to patient fears, but also to be passionate in explaining the severe risks of vaccine-preventable diseases.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1169 200 full 199. Navigating Leukemia: One Patient’s Experience 199. Navigating Leukemia: One Patient’s Experience https://aledade.podbean.com/e/199-navigating-leukemia-one-patient-s-experience/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/199-navigating-leukemia-one-patient-s-experience/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:36:19 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/5232497e-af69-3b8a-aecd-0342d61cf272 Amelia Knopp and her father, Ryan Knopp, MD, from Stone Creek Family Physicians in Manhattan, Kansas, join Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss Amelia’s experience with the health care system following a shocking leukemia diagnosis. They share how this diagnosis set Amelia and their family on a journey that they describe as “health care at its best.” Amelia emphasizes the importance of trust in the physician-patient relationship, and how advocating for patients and providing clear communication helps build a better patient experience. Ryan notes how his daughter’s experience underscores the importance of value-based care in ensuring that physicians are invested in the relationship with their patients and providing high-quality, accountable care.

]]> Amelia Knopp and her father, Ryan Knopp, MD, from Stone Creek Family Physicians in Manhattan, Kansas, join Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss Amelia’s experience with the health care system following a shocking leukemia diagnosis. They share how this diagnosis set Amelia and their family on a journey that they describe as “health care at its best.” Amelia emphasizes the importance of trust in the physician-patient relationship, and how advocating for patients and providing clear communication helps build a better patient experience. Ryan notes how his daughter’s experience underscores the importance of value-based care in ensuring that physicians are invested in the relationship with their patients and providing high-quality, accountable care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2054 199 full 198. The CMMI ACCESS Model explained 198. The CMMI ACCESS Model explained https://aledade.podbean.com/e/198-the-cmmi-access-model-explained/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/198-the-cmmi-access-model-explained/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:23:31 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/0c17b1aa-898c-3bc0-bcf8-c3f79e664f0d Catherine Olexa-Meadors, head of growth and partnerships at Town Hall Ventures, joins Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss the recently announced ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), also known as the CMS Innovation Center. They explain the new payment system, which includes outcome-aligned payments tied to demonstrating improved patient outcomes, and how advances in technology, specifically in digital patient engagement, could help this model succeed. They also explore challenges, including the delay in the announcement of payment rates and the concern that patients not in an accountable care organization (ACO) may not have someone monitoring the total cost of care.

 

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]]> Catherine Olexa-Meadors, head of growth and partnerships at Town Hall Ventures, joins Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss the recently announced ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), also known as the CMS Innovation Center. They explain the new payment system, which includes outcome-aligned payments tied to demonstrating improved patient outcomes, and how advances in technology, specifically in digital patient engagement, could help this model succeed. They also explore challenges, including the delay in the announcement of payment rates and the concern that patients not in an accountable care organization (ACO) may not have someone monitoring the total cost of care.

 

Watch the full episode on YouTube

 

Listen to Episode 193: Breaking down CMMI's new strategy with Abe Sutton, director of CMMI, and Farzad Mostashari, MD

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1588 198 full 197. The Future of Primary Care with Shawn Martin 197. The Future of Primary Care with Shawn Martin https://aledade.podbean.com/e/197-the-future-of-primary-care-with-shawn-martin/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/197-the-future-of-primary-care-with-shawn-martin/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/d0ad490e-1c02-3b41-907c-9d163c83afd0 Shawn Martin, executive vice president and CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), joins Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss challenges with the future of primary care, particularly independent primary care practices. Martin believes that value-based care has helped sustain rural health care practices and that the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) will serve as the foundation for value-based care moving forward. Martin stresses the benefits of partnering with support organizations, like accountable care organizations (ACOs), in succeeding in value-based care and outlines opportunities for the AAFP to partner with ACOs to support physician independence, provide value-based care training and advocate for rural health care funding.

]]> Shawn Martin, executive vice president and CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), joins Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss challenges with the future of primary care, particularly independent primary care practices. Martin believes that value-based care has helped sustain rural health care practices and that the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) will serve as the foundation for value-based care moving forward. Martin stresses the benefits of partnering with support organizations, like accountable care organizations (ACOs), in succeeding in value-based care and outlines opportunities for the AAFP to partner with ACOs to support physician independence, provide value-based care training and advocate for rural health care funding.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1810 197 full 196. What is the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)? with Margaret E. O’Kane 196. What is the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)? with Margaret E. O’Kane https://aledade.podbean.com/e/196-what-is-the-national-committee-for-quality-assurance-ncqa-with-margaret-e-o-kane/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/196-what-is-the-national-committee-for-quality-assurance-ncqa-with-margaret-e-o-kane/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/78044dab-e862-3cb6-b7fe-6641dabf84b5 Margaret E. O’Kane, CEO, president and founder of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), joins Joshua Israel, MD and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss how the organization has helped transform quality measurement in the American health care system. Over the past 35 years, O'Kane and the NCQA have developed quality measurement standards for clinicians while striving to minimize the administrative workload that comes with an expanding array of quality metrics. O’Kane advocates for a future where quality measures are better integrated into health care technology systems, emphasizing that systemic changes are crucial for improving quality, rather than solely focusing on individual physicians.

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]]> Margaret E. O’Kane, CEO, president and founder of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), joins Joshua Israel, MD and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss how the organization has helped transform quality measurement in the American health care system. Over the past 35 years, O'Kane and the NCQA have developed quality measurement standards for clinicians while striving to minimize the administrative workload that comes with an expanding array of quality metrics. O’Kane advocates for a future where quality measures are better integrated into health care technology systems, emphasizing that systemic changes are crucial for improving quality, rather than solely focusing on individual physicians.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1672 196 full 195. Unlocking Independence for Primary Care Clinicians 195. Unlocking Independence for Primary Care Clinicians https://aledade.podbean.com/e/195-unlocking-independence-for-primary-care-clinicians/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/195-unlocking-independence-for-primary-care-clinicians/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/7affe715-5601-37a9-83b1-2805d453e748 Join Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh, along with Brittney Anderson, MD, family physician and podcaster (“Physicians Hanging a Shingle”) and Dan Bowles, general manager of practice health at Aledade, to discuss Anderson’s journey to owning her own private practice, and how she supports other physicians seeking independence. Both Anderson and Bowles believe value-based care is crucial for independent primary care practices, and that greater exposure to independent practice models is essential to provide physicians with more employment options. As Bowles explains, this is the driving force behind Aledade’s effort to support physicians looking for information and a path to their own independent practice.

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]]> Join Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh, along with Brittney Anderson, MD, family physician and podcaster (“Physicians Hanging a Shingle”) and Dan Bowles, general manager of practice health at Aledade, to discuss Anderson’s journey to owning her own private practice, and how she supports other physicians seeking independence. Both Anderson and Bowles believe value-based care is crucial for independent primary care practices, and that greater exposure to independent practice models is essential to provide physicians with more employment options. As Bowles explains, this is the driving force behind Aledade’s effort to support physicians looking for information and a path to their own independent practice.

Connect with us at acoshow@aledade.com or visit the Aledade Newsroom

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1301 195 full 194. 2024 MSSP Results with Farzad Mostashari, MD and Sandeep Mann, MD 194. 2024 MSSP Results with Farzad Mostashari, MD and Sandeep Mann, MD https://aledade.podbean.com/e/194-2024-mssp-results-with-farzad-mostashari-md-and-sandeep-mann-md/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/194-2024-mssp-results-with-farzad-mostashari-md-and-sandeep-mann-md/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:40:58 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/c9b95421-ac4c-3689-9f2e-11d8a6849995 Join Josh Israel, MD and Sean Cavanaugh in their video debut as they discuss the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) results for 2024 released by CMS with Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, MD They explore how Aledade Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) earned more than $1 billion in total savings and continue to improve performance year over year, including substantially reducing hospitalizations. We also sit down with Sandeep Mann, MD, primary care physician and Aledade partner since 2015, to explore how his practice has thrived in value-based care.

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]]> Join Josh Israel, MD and Sean Cavanaugh in their video debut as they discuss the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) results for 2024 released by CMS with Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, MD They explore how Aledade Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) earned more than $1 billion in total savings and continue to improve performance year over year, including substantially reducing hospitalizations. We also sit down with Sandeep Mann, MD, primary care physician and Aledade partner since 2015, to explore how his practice has thrived in value-based care.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1593 194 full 193. Breaking down CMMI’s new strategy with Abe Sutton and Farzad Mostashari, M.D. 193. Breaking down CMMI’s new strategy with Abe Sutton and Farzad Mostashari, M.D. https://aledade.podbean.com/e/193-breaking-down-cmmi-s-new-strategy-with-abe-sutton-and-farzad-mostashari-md/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/193-breaking-down-cmmi-s-new-strategy-with-abe-sutton-and-farzad-mostashari-md/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/72960752-41d5-30a7-ac5e-620da7d21f4e Abe Sutton, director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), sits down with Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, M.D., and Sean Cavanaugh to unpack the new strategic framework for CMMI models. Sutton explores CMMI’s focus on three pillars: promoting evidence-based prevention, improving patient access to their health data and driving choice and competition in health care markets. He discusses the recently announced WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) Model, which aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in reviewing prior-authorization requests to prevent harmful or unnecessary services. He also talks about the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM), which would reward specialists for improving health outcomes in Medicare patients with lower back pain or heart failure and CMS efforts to improve risk adjustment through permanent programs and testing new ideas on a smaller scale through the Innovation Center.

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]]> Abe Sutton, director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), sits down with Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, M.D., and Sean Cavanaugh to unpack the new strategic framework for CMMI models. Sutton explores CMMI’s focus on three pillars: promoting evidence-based prevention, improving patient access to their health data and driving choice and competition in health care markets. He discusses the recently announced WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) Model, which aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in reviewing prior-authorization requests to prevent harmful or unnecessary services. He also talks about the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM), which would reward specialists for improving health outcomes in Medicare patients with lower back pain or heart failure and CMS efforts to improve risk adjustment through permanent programs and testing new ideas on a smaller scale through the Innovation Center.

Connect with us at acoshow@aledade.com or visit the Aledade Newsroom

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2098 193 full 192. The Road Show: What makes a good ACO partner? 192. The Road Show: What makes a good ACO partner? https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-road-show-what-makes-a-good-aco-partner/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-road-show-what-makes-a-good-aco-partner/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/25980101-b0a7-356d-8d2c-112c53a8098e Join Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh for part two of their most recent road trip visiting primary care practices from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. First, they visited Dr. Arvinder Bir and Dr. Seema Bir, Aledade partners in California, to discuss how Aledade has helped enable their practice to reduce patient hospitalizations and remain independent. Next, they visited Varesh Chaurasia, CEO of HealthyU Clinics, and Dr. Lauren Havard, CMO, in Phoenix, Arizona to discuss what they are looking for in an accountable care organization (ACO) partner, emphasizing hands-on experience in local markets. Finally, they met with Dr. Salil Trehan in Amarillo, Texas, whose practice has previously partnered with multiple ACO enablers, to gain insights into what sets great ACO partners apart.

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]]> Join Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh for part two of their most recent road trip visiting primary care practices from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. First, they visited Dr. Arvinder Bir and Dr. Seema Bir, Aledade partners in California, to discuss how Aledade has helped enable their practice to reduce patient hospitalizations and remain independent. Next, they visited Varesh Chaurasia, CEO of HealthyU Clinics, and Dr. Lauren Havard, CMO, in Phoenix, Arizona to discuss what they are looking for in an accountable care organization (ACO) partner, emphasizing hands-on experience in local markets. Finally, they met with Dr. Salil Trehan in Amarillo, Texas, whose practice has previously partnered with multiple ACO enablers, to gain insights into what sets great ACO partners apart.

Connect with us at acoshow@aledade.com or visit the Aledade Newsroom

]]> Aledade Inc false No 897 192 full 191. Road Show Reflections with Farzad Mostashari, M.D. and Mat Kendall 191. Road Show Reflections with Farzad Mostashari, M.D. and Mat Kendall https://aledade.podbean.com/e/191-road-show-reflections-with-farzad-mostashari-md-and-mat-kendall/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/191-road-show-reflections-with-farzad-mostashari-md-and-mat-kendall/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/9571d22a-f96a-30da-a5fb-5ae7756fbf67 Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, M.D., and Mat Kendall, president, join Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh to share insights from their recent road trip to primary care practices from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. They reflect how conversations about value-based care have evolved over the past 11 years — and what organizations are trying to learn when deciding whether to join an accountable care organization and who to partner with on that journey. Join us to learn why Aledade stands out in this ever-evolving landscape.

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]]> Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, M.D., and Mat Kendall, president, join Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh to share insights from their recent road trip to primary care practices from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. They reflect how conversations about value-based care have evolved over the past 11 years — and what organizations are trying to learn when deciding whether to join an accountable care organization and who to partner with on that journey. Join us to learn why Aledade stands out in this ever-evolving landscape.

Connect with us at acoshow@aledade.com or visit the Aledade Newsroom

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1120 191 full 190. The Rising Cost of Skin Substitutes with Dr. Caroline Fife and Dr. Christopher Apostol 190. The Rising Cost of Skin Substitutes with Dr. Caroline Fife and Dr. Christopher Apostol https://aledade.podbean.com/e/190-the-rising-cost-of-skin-substitutes-with-dr-caroline-fife-and-dr-christopher-apostol/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/190-the-rising-cost-of-skin-substitutes-with-dr-caroline-fife-and-dr-christopher-apostol/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/5adc2123-b447-386d-801f-fa9561e2f4d2 Dr. Caroline Fife and Dr. Christopher Apostol join us to explore the rising cost of skin substitutes in wound care, which Aledade data suggests is a tenfold increase in the last three years. Dr. Fife explains that rising costs are due to an increase in both cost of the product and increased usage and she addresses the real concerns such as the way many skin substitutes are exempt from FDA review, offer rebates or discounts to clinicians and how some Medicare payment models incentivize the use of more expensive treatments. Dr. Apostol also notes how wound care has evolved through the lens of primary care, including an increase in specialist utilization and mobile wound care teams.

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]]> Dr. Caroline Fife and Dr. Christopher Apostol join us to explore the rising cost of skin substitutes in wound care, which Aledade data suggests is a tenfold increase in the last three years. Dr. Fife explains that rising costs are due to an increase in both cost of the product and increased usage and she addresses the real concerns such as the way many skin substitutes are exempt from FDA review, offer rebates or discounts to clinicians and how some Medicare payment models incentivize the use of more expensive treatments. Dr. Apostol also notes how wound care has evolved through the lens of primary care, including an increase in specialist utilization and mobile wound care teams.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1622 190 full 189. Do ACOs Really Save Money? Dr. Amelia Bond and Dr. Dhruv Khullar Explain 189. Do ACOs Really Save Money? Dr. Amelia Bond and Dr. Dhruv Khullar Explain https://aledade.podbean.com/e/189-do-acos-really-save-money-dr-amelia-bond-and-dr-dhruv-khullar-explain/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/189-do-acos-really-save-money-dr-amelia-bond-and-dr-dhruv-khullar-explain/#comments Mon, 26 May 2025 21:52:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/338bef2a-ace3-3bf7-bba1-0b471afaae6c Dr. Amelia Bond and Dr. Dhruv Khullar join us to discuss the long-term savings of accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). Their recent study in JAMA found that ACOs generate increasing savings over time, with physician-led ACOs demonstrating more significant savings. Learn about their study’s methodology, policy implications for The Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and where Dr. Bond and Dr. Khullar will focus their research next.

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]]> Dr. Amelia Bond and Dr. Dhruv Khullar join us to discuss the long-term savings of accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). Their recent study in JAMA found that ACOs generate increasing savings over time, with physician-led ACOs demonstrating more significant savings. Learn about their study’s methodology, policy implications for The Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and where Dr. Bond and Dr. Khullar will focus their research next.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1452 189 full 188. Natalie Davis on Why You Shouldn’t Talk about Value-Based Care 188. Natalie Davis on Why You Shouldn’t Talk about Value-Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/188-natalie-davis-on-why-you-shouldn-t-talk-about-value-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/188-natalie-davis-on-why-you-shouldn-t-talk-about-value-based-care/#comments Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/6246d761-e03d-339f-a5ec-91b3909290d9 Natalie Davis, CEO of United States of Care, joins us to talk about the challenges of discussing value-based care with patients and policymakers. Through extensive research with over 30,000 individuals, Davis shares that the term "value-based care" often evokes negative connotations of low-quality care. When presented with the benefits of value-based care without using the term itself, people were most interested in spending more time with their doctors and receiving personalized, quality care. Join us to learn more about effectively communicating with patients and policymakers about value-based care.

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]]> Natalie Davis, CEO of United States of Care, joins us to talk about the challenges of discussing value-based care with patients and policymakers. Through extensive research with over 30,000 individuals, Davis shares that the term "value-based care" often evokes negative connotations of low-quality care. When presented with the benefits of value-based care without using the term itself, people were most interested in spending more time with their doctors and receiving personalized, quality care. Join us to learn more about effectively communicating with patients and policymakers about value-based care.

Connect with us at acoshow@aledade.com or visit the Aledade Newsroom

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1343 188 full 187. Behavioral Health Care Accessibility 187. Behavioral Health Care Accessibility https://aledade.podbean.com/e/187-behavioral-health-care-accessibility/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/187-behavioral-health-care-accessibility/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/7af2d4a5-9774-3e60-98bf-da00179a4638 A majority of those with behavioral health challenges lack access to high-quality care. Gabe Diop, co-founder of Rula, a behavioral health physician group, joins the ACO Show to discuss how Rula is making behavioral health care more accessible by partnering with primary care practices to connect patients with the care they need. Dr. Samantha Cotler, family medicine physician in Wall, N.J., explains how her partnership with Rula has improved patient outcomes and made it easier to connect patients with in-network physicians.

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]]> A majority of those with behavioral health challenges lack access to high-quality care. Gabe Diop, co-founder of Rula, a behavioral health physician group, joins the ACO Show to discuss how Rula is making behavioral health care more accessible by partnering with primary care practices to connect patients with the care they need. Dr. Samantha Cotler, family medicine physician in Wall, N.J., explains how her partnership with Rula has improved patient outcomes and made it easier to connect patients with in-network physicians.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1586 187 full 186. How International Medical Graduates Help Ease the US Physician Shortage 186. How International Medical Graduates Help Ease the US Physician Shortage https://aledade.podbean.com/e/186-how-international-medical-graduates-help-ease-the-us-physician-shortage/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/186-how-international-medical-graduates-help-ease-the-us-physician-shortage/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/00282913-a46c-3151-bccd-8c1565cf30c2 The U.S. faces a significant shortage of primary care physicians, particularly in rural and under-resourced communities. Join Eli Greenspan, policy advisor at Foley Hoag LLP, and Dan Bowles, general manager of Practice Health Solutions at Aledade, to highlight the role that international medical graduates play in addressing this shortage. They explain the complex process that international medical graduates must complete to practice in the U.S., and how the physician shortage is connected to immigration policy. This includes the Conrad 30 Waiver Program, which incentivizes graduates to practice in under-resourced areas. While this program is valuable, it’s also limited in scope, so our guests explore additional legislative efforts to improve and expand these programs.

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]]> The U.S. faces a significant shortage of primary care physicians, particularly in rural and under-resourced communities. Join Eli Greenspan, policy advisor at Foley Hoag LLP, and Dan Bowles, general manager of Practice Health Solutions at Aledade, to highlight the role that international medical graduates play in addressing this shortage. They explain the complex process that international medical graduates must complete to practice in the U.S., and how the physician shortage is connected to immigration policy. This includes the Conrad 30 Waiver Program, which incentivizes graduates to practice in under-resourced areas. While this program is valuable, it’s also limited in scope, so our guests explore additional legislative efforts to improve and expand these programs.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1190 186 full 185. Crossing the Chasm in Value-Based Care with Farzad Mostashari, M.D., and Geoffrey Moore 185. Crossing the Chasm in Value-Based Care with Farzad Mostashari, M.D., and Geoffrey Moore https://aledade.podbean.com/e/185-crossing-the-chasm-in-value-based-care-with-farzad-mostashari-md-and-geoffrey-moore/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/185-crossing-the-chasm-in-value-based-care-with-farzad-mostashari-md-and-geoffrey-moore/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:07:47 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/d3bca7c5-3443-37c9-a091-675fa17e66b8 Aledade CEO, Dr. Farzad Mostashari, and best-selling author Geoffrey Moore explore how the concepts in Moore’s influential book, “Crossing the Chasm” can be applied to accelerate adoption of value-based care. In order to move to mainstream adoption, it’s crucial to focus on the niche market of “pragmatists in pain” who have an urgent need that the current system isn’t solving. Our co-host Sean Cavanaugh, chief policy officer at Aledade, points out that oftentimes in the traditional fee-for-service model, the pragmatists in pain are independent primary care clinicians. Moore and Dr. Mostashari also share insights and recommendations for the new administration from their recent article, including focusing on primary care, defining the competition and paving the way for simplifiers who can help clinicians navigate the complexities of value-based care. Using this framework, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) could accelerate expansion of value-based care to the majority of the nation’s primary care clinicians as well as their patients.

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]]> Aledade CEO, Dr. Farzad Mostashari, and best-selling author Geoffrey Moore explore how the concepts in Moore’s influential book, “Crossing the Chasm” can be applied to accelerate adoption of value-based care. In order to move to mainstream adoption, it’s crucial to focus on the niche market of “pragmatists in pain” who have an urgent need that the current system isn’t solving. Our co-host Sean Cavanaugh, chief policy officer at Aledade, points out that oftentimes in the traditional fee-for-service model, the pragmatists in pain are independent primary care clinicians. Moore and Dr. Mostashari also share insights and recommendations for the new administration from their recent article, including focusing on primary care, defining the competition and paving the way for simplifiers who can help clinicians navigate the complexities of value-based care. Using this framework, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) could accelerate expansion of value-based care to the majority of the nation’s primary care clinicians as well as their patients.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1775 185 full 184. Bias and Equity with Artificial Intelligence in Health Care 184. Bias and Equity with Artificial Intelligence in Health Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/184-bias-and-equity-with-artificial-intelligence-in-health-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/184-bias-and-equity-with-artificial-intelligence-in-health-care/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/77f65f76-3c60-3c40-a5b0-93af41ce5a29 Join us this episode as our guests from Aledade, Dennis Liubyvyi, Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research, and Jette Henderson, Staff AI Researcher, explain the world of AI and machine learning and its potentially transformative impact on health care. Dennis shares how AI models at Aledade are reshaping patient care by analyzing vast amounts of patient data to predict critical health events such as kidney disease progression and congestive heart failure. The goal is to provide more timely, targeted interventions to patients who need them most. Jette also notes the challenges that exist in these predictive models, particularly regarding biases within data sets, which can lead to inaccurate predictions and how Aledade is developing tools to help identify and mitigate these biases.

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]]> Join us this episode as our guests from Aledade, Dennis Liubyvyi, Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research, and Jette Henderson, Staff AI Researcher, explain the world of AI and machine learning and its potentially transformative impact on health care. Dennis shares how AI models at Aledade are reshaping patient care by analyzing vast amounts of patient data to predict critical health events such as kidney disease progression and congestive heart failure. The goal is to provide more timely, targeted interventions to patients who need them most. Jette also notes the challenges that exist in these predictive models, particularly regarding biases within data sets, which can lead to inaccurate predictions and how Aledade is developing tools to help identify and mitigate these biases.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1180 184 full 183. Cardiology and Value-Based Care 183. Cardiology and Value-Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/183-cardiology-and-value-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/183-cardiology-and-value-based-care/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/51c51eac-8d00-3b7d-b1af-6cd4d6eae637 Dr. Sameer Sheth, President and Co-Founder of Chamber Cardio, joins Josh and Sean to discuss the opportunities and challenges for specialists, particularly cardiologists, in transitioning to value-based care. Dr. Sheth notes that cardiologists have traditionally been slower to adopt value-based care because of a lack of financial incentives, but an increasing drive to remain independent is pushing more cardiologists towards value-based models. Dr. Sheth shares how he and Chamber Cardio are working to create a network of cardiologists, health plans, and tools to better incentivize their transition to value-based care.

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]]> Dr. Sameer Sheth, President and Co-Founder of Chamber Cardio, joins Josh and Sean to discuss the opportunities and challenges for specialists, particularly cardiologists, in transitioning to value-based care. Dr. Sheth notes that cardiologists have traditionally been slower to adopt value-based care because of a lack of financial incentives, but an increasing drive to remain independent is pushing more cardiologists towards value-based models. Dr. Sheth shares how he and Chamber Cardio are working to create a network of cardiologists, health plans, and tools to better incentivize their transition to value-based care.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1301 183 full 182. Patient and Caregiver Experiences in Value-Based Care 182. Patient and Caregiver Experiences in Value-Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/182-patient-and-caregiver-experiences-in-value-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/182-patient-and-caregiver-experiences-in-value-based-care/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/65f8dccc-02ad-3922-a8b7-f2394d36b643 Join Melanie Phelps, Senior Advocacy Advisor for Health System Transformation at the American Heart Association (AHA), to discuss her recent research which explores the impact of ACO-driven value-based care from the patient and caregiver perspectives. Melanie explores the overwhelmingly positive results of the study, which found that patients and their caregivers experienced better care, better support, and better patient outcomes as a result of their clinicians’ participation in an ACO. Dr. Julie Prosseda, Family Medicine Physician in Wilmington, DE and a participant in the AHA study, joins us to explore the reasoning behind these benefits of value-based care for patients, which is largely due to better relationships with their primary care physicians, as well as access to timely support and resources from an expanded care team. This more wholistic, patient-centered value-based care leads to enhanced patient engagement and a more trusting clinician-patient relationship. While it’s clear that patients should be demanding broader access to value-based care, Melanie and Dr. Prosseda also explore the challenges of expansion, including increasing educational opportunities and more alignment among payment models.

Learn more about the American Heart Association’s research: Understanding Patient, Family Caregiver and Health Care Team Member ACO Experiences

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]]> Join Melanie Phelps, Senior Advocacy Advisor for Health System Transformation at the American Heart Association (AHA), to discuss her recent research which explores the impact of ACO-driven value-based care from the patient and caregiver perspectives. Melanie explores the overwhelmingly positive results of the study, which found that patients and their caregivers experienced better care, better support, and better patient outcomes as a result of their clinicians’ participation in an ACO. Dr. Julie Prosseda, Family Medicine Physician in Wilmington, DE and a participant in the AHA study, joins us to explore the reasoning behind these benefits of value-based care for patients, which is largely due to better relationships with their primary care physicians, as well as access to timely support and resources from an expanded care team. This more wholistic, patient-centered value-based care leads to enhanced patient engagement and a more trusting clinician-patient relationship. While it’s clear that patients should be demanding broader access to value-based care, Melanie and Dr. Prosseda also explore the challenges of expansion, including increasing educational opportunities and more alignment among payment models.

Learn more about the American Heart Association’s research: Understanding Patient, Family Caregiver and Health Care Team Member ACO Experiences

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1549 182 full 181. Nursing in Value-Based Care 181. Nursing in Value-Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/181-nursing-in-value-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/181-nursing-in-value-based-care/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/80905528-9dcc-3fa4-8692-c1e4a78824a7 Value-based care is a team effort, and nurses play a crucial role in coordinating care to achieve better and more efficient patient outcomes. Jacqueline Nikpour, Assistant Professor at the Emory University School of Nursing, and Kathy Samhammer, LPN at Cedar Ridge Family Medicine, join us to discuss the role of nurses in primary care, and how practices can maximize nurses’ contributions in the shift towards value-based care. Kathy’s role includes managing chronic conditions and preventing hospital readmissions, and she discusses the importance of ongoing, personalized communication with patients, especially after ER visits. This approach has led to better patient engagement and satisfaction, which is crucial for improving health outcomes. As Kathy demonstrates, expanding the role of nurses in value-based care is critical, but Jacqueline also notes the challenges in this expansion, including payment and recognition of nurses’ value. By addressing these challenges and better integrating nurses in patient care teams, we can ensure better care coordination and a more patient-centered health care system.

Read Jacqueline’s article in Health Affairs: To Improve Outcomes Under CMS’ ‘Making Care Primary’, Focus On Registered Nurses

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]]> Value-based care is a team effort, and nurses play a crucial role in coordinating care to achieve better and more efficient patient outcomes. Jacqueline Nikpour, Assistant Professor at the Emory University School of Nursing, and Kathy Samhammer, LPN at Cedar Ridge Family Medicine, join us to discuss the role of nurses in primary care, and how practices can maximize nurses’ contributions in the shift towards value-based care. Kathy’s role includes managing chronic conditions and preventing hospital readmissions, and she discusses the importance of ongoing, personalized communication with patients, especially after ER visits. This approach has led to better patient engagement and satisfaction, which is crucial for improving health outcomes. As Kathy demonstrates, expanding the role of nurses in value-based care is critical, but Jacqueline also notes the challenges in this expansion, including payment and recognition of nurses’ value. By addressing these challenges and better integrating nurses in patient care teams, we can ensure better care coordination and a more patient-centered health care system.

Read Jacqueline’s article in Health Affairs: To Improve Outcomes Under CMS’ ‘Making Care Primary’, Focus On Registered Nurses

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1315 181 full 180. Transforming End-of-Life Care with Comprehensive Advance Care Planning (CACP) 180. Transforming End-of-Life Care with Comprehensive Advance Care Planning (CACP) https://aledade.podbean.com/e/180-transforming-end-of-life-care-with-comprehensive-advanced-care-planning-cacp/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/180-transforming-end-of-life-care-with-comprehensive-advanced-care-planning-cacp/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/9e687180-13d8-3abe-bcfa-f8d6142e2dc7 Comprehensive Advance Care Planning (CACP) supports individuals in understanding and sharing their values and goals for medical care at the end of life. Kerri Petrin, Vice President and Head of Operations at Aledade Plus, joins us to explore how the CACP program allows patients and their loved ones to have guided, personalized conversations with clinical facilitators and generate legal documents so that patients and their care teams can make health care decisions that align with the patients’ values. We are also joined by Marissa McNichols, who shares insights into her role as a CACP facilitator, especially the importance of having open-ended conversations that include family members, allowing everyone the opportunity to ask questions and make decisions outside of a crisis moment. Tune in to learn more about how CACP is transforming end-of-life care planning, ensuring alignment with patient values and reducing unwanted, unnecessary care.

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]]> Comprehensive Advance Care Planning (CACP) supports individuals in understanding and sharing their values and goals for medical care at the end of life. Kerri Petrin, Vice President and Head of Operations at Aledade Plus, joins us to explore how the CACP program allows patients and their loved ones to have guided, personalized conversations with clinical facilitators and generate legal documents so that patients and their care teams can make health care decisions that align with the patients’ values. We are also joined by Marissa McNichols, who shares insights into her role as a CACP facilitator, especially the importance of having open-ended conversations that include family members, allowing everyone the opportunity to ask questions and make decisions outside of a crisis moment. Tune in to learn more about how CACP is transforming end-of-life care planning, ensuring alignment with patient values and reducing unwanted, unnecessary care.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1490 180 full 179. From Residency to Value-Based Care: Lessons from Aledade FIRST 179. From Residency to Value-Based Care: Lessons from Aledade FIRST https://aledade.podbean.com/e/179-from-residency-to-value-based-care-lessons-from-aledade-first/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/179-from-residency-to-value-based-care-lessons-from-aledade-first/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/4f9fc512-dc05-3376-a4b9-c13a2653c9ff Graduates of the Aledade FIRST Program, Dr. Boone Marois and Dr. Breanna Heard-Pinho, reflect on their experiences in the program and how it helped prepare them to practice value-based medicine. Dr. Heard-Pinho, Family Medicine Physician in Vicksburg, Mississippi, shares how Aledade FIRST taught valuable practice management skills, as well as held in-depth discussions of value-based care not taught in traditional residency programs. While Dr. Marois, Family Medicine Physician in Asheville, North Carolina, reflects on the importance of taking a preventative approach with each patient. Listen as they share unexpected joys and challenges of practicing value-based care in their communities.

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]]> Graduates of the Aledade FIRST Program, Dr. Boone Marois and Dr. Breanna Heard-Pinho, reflect on their experiences in the program and how it helped prepare them to practice value-based medicine. Dr. Heard-Pinho, Family Medicine Physician in Vicksburg, Mississippi, shares how Aledade FIRST taught valuable practice management skills, as well as held in-depth discussions of value-based care not taught in traditional residency programs. While Dr. Marois, Family Medicine Physician in Asheville, North Carolina, reflects on the importance of taking a preventative approach with each patient. Listen as they share unexpected joys and challenges of practicing value-based care in their communities.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1162 179 full 178. Challenges and Opportunities in Caring for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries 178. Challenges and Opportunities in Caring for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries https://aledade.podbean.com/e/178-challenges-and-opportunities-in-caring-for-dual-eligible-beneficiaries/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/178-challenges-and-opportunities-in-caring-for-dual-eligible-beneficiaries/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:16:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/939b13ad-f811-3b94-9107-1f3c111ac0ac In this episode, Sean Cavanaugh and Josh Israel discuss the complexities of caring for patients who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. They are joined first by Melanie Bella, whose prior roles include former Director of Indiana Medicaid, Director of the CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office and EVP at Cityblock, and are then joined by Aledade’s Mohamed Arif, and Lahila Pitts. They explore the unique challenges these patients face, including fragmented care and high social needs. They also highlight how value-based care and data-driven solutions are improving outcomes for this underserved group. Tune in for insights into better care coordination for dual-eligible beneficiaries.

]]> In this episode, Sean Cavanaugh and Josh Israel discuss the complexities of caring for patients who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. They are joined first by Melanie Bella, whose prior roles include former Director of Indiana Medicaid, Director of the CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office and EVP at Cityblock, and are then joined by Aledade’s Mohamed Arif, and Lahila Pitts. They explore the unique challenges these patients face, including fragmented care and high social needs. They also highlight how value-based care and data-driven solutions are improving outcomes for this underserved group. Tune in for insights into better care coordination for dual-eligible beneficiaries.

]]> Sean Cavanaugh and guests discuss the challenges and opportunities in caring for dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and improving care coordination. Aledade Inc false No 1736 178 full 177. What’s New for ACOs in 2025? 177. What’s New for ACOs in 2025? https://aledade.podbean.com/e/177-what-s-new-for-acos-in-2025/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/177-what-s-new-for-acos-in-2025/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/df8862b8-c9d6-3276-a8f8-4ee0ac329559 Casey Korba, Director of Policy at Aledade, walks us through regulations that were announced along with the 2025 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including updates to the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Casey and our host Sean Cavanaugh, who is the former Director of the Center for Medicare, explain policy changes that will support value-based care, including changes to payments for some preventive care services and a new health equity benchmarking adjustment. While there is bipartisan support for CMS’s goal of moving towards value-based care, they also explore ongoing challenges like the rebasing process and benchmarking standards.

]]> Casey Korba, Director of Policy at Aledade, walks us through regulations that were announced along with the 2025 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including updates to the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Casey and our host Sean Cavanaugh, who is the former Director of the Center for Medicare, explain policy changes that will support value-based care, including changes to payments for some preventive care services and a new health equity benchmarking adjustment. While there is bipartisan support for CMS’s goal of moving towards value-based care, they also explore ongoing challenges like the rebasing process and benchmarking standards.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1472 177 full 176. Healthcare During a Devastating Hurricane 176. Healthcare During a Devastating Hurricane https://aledade.podbean.com/e/176-healthcare-during-a-devastating-hurricane/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/176-healthcare-during-a-devastating-hurricane/#comments Sun, 17 Nov 2024 23:36:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/3ed9e1e3-7d71-33d3-8344-7f5f83f6f868 In this episode, we sit down with Traci Spence, the Chief Operating Officer of Blue Ridge Community Health Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Traci shares her  experience managing a health center during a catastrophic hurricane that left the region without power, water, or infrastructure. Despite these overwhelming challenges, Traci and her team found creative solutions to continue serving their community in the midst of chaos. This conversation highlights themes of improvisation, community, and resilience when the healthcare system is pushed to its limits.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Traci Spence, the Chief Operating Officer of Blue Ridge Community Health Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Traci shares her  experience managing a health center during a catastrophic hurricane that left the region without power, water, or infrastructure. Despite these overwhelming challenges, Traci and her team found creative solutions to continue serving their community in the midst of chaos. This conversation highlights themes of improvisation, community, and resilience when the healthcare system is pushed to its limits.

]]> Traci Spence, COO of Blue Ridge Community Health Center, talks about leading through the aftermath of a hurricane and the resilience required to serve her community. Aledade Inc false No 1395 176 full 175. The HCP LAN Summit: Building Partnerships for Progress 175. The HCP LAN Summit: Building Partnerships for Progress https://aledade.podbean.com/e/175-the-hcp-lan-summit-building-partnerships-for-progress/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/175-the-hcp-lan-summit-building-partnerships-for-progress/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/d864445a-87c0-3988-b82d-47aef14c545e Join Dr. Judy Zerzen-Thul as she explains how the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network (HCP LAN) brings together clinicians, health systems, and payers in a partnership aimed at transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based care models. Dr. Zerzen-Thul is the Chief Medical Officer at Washington State Health Care Authority, and Co-Chair of the LAN Executive Forum. She discusses how value-based care is progressing across different sectors, including common barriers like data exchange and aligning payment methodologies. She also discusses the upcoming HCP LAN summit on November 14th, where stakeholders including payers, purchasers, and patients will gather to address challenges in moving towards value-based care.

Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network

]]> Join Dr. Judy Zerzen-Thul as she explains how the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network (HCP LAN) brings together clinicians, health systems, and payers in a partnership aimed at transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based care models. Dr. Zerzen-Thul is the Chief Medical Officer at Washington State Health Care Authority, and Co-Chair of the LAN Executive Forum. She discusses how value-based care is progressing across different sectors, including common barriers like data exchange and aligning payment methodologies. She also discusses the upcoming HCP LAN summit on November 14th, where stakeholders including payers, purchasers, and patients will gather to address challenges in moving towards value-based care.

Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1199 175 full 174. Community Resilience: Healthcare in the Wake of Hurricane Helene 174. Community Resilience: Healthcare in the Wake of Hurricane Helene https://aledade.podbean.com/e/episode-174-community-resilience-healthcare-in-the-wake-of-hurricane-helene/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/episode-174-community-resilience-healthcare-in-the-wake-of-hurricane-helene/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:03:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/181da906-e9aa-3819-9591-d4aec7cffed8 In this episode of the Aledade ACO Show, hosts Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh speak with Brenda Fore from the East Asheville Family Health Care Clinic and Ashley Austin from Aledade about the impact of Hurricane Helene on their community. They share firsthand accounts of the challenges faced when clinics lost power and water, and how healthcare providers adapted to continue serving patients amidst the chaos. Discover the power of improvisation and community support in times of disaster.

]]> In this episode of the Aledade ACO Show, hosts Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh speak with Brenda Fore from the East Asheville Family Health Care Clinic and Ashley Austin from Aledade about the impact of Hurricane Helene on their community. They share firsthand accounts of the challenges faced when clinics lost power and water, and how healthcare providers adapted to continue serving patients amidst the chaos. Discover the power of improvisation and community support in times of disaster.

]]> Join us as we discuss Hurricane Helene’s impact on healthcare in Asheville, featuring insights from local providers on resilience and adaptation. Aledade Inc false No 1240 174 full 173. Public Health Unpacked: Inside DC Health 173. Public Health Unpacked: Inside DC Health https://aledade.podbean.com/e/173-public-health-unpacked-inside-dc-health/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/173-public-health-unpacked-inside-dc-health/#comments Sun, 13 Oct 2024 23:23:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/9cc47a15-aa95-3e5c-b15a-67feec7a4169 In this episode of the ACO Show, host Sean Cavanaugh and Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, sit down with Dr. Ayanna Bennett, Director of DC Health. They dive into the multifaceted role of public health, discussing everything from community health initiatives to tackling local challenges like pest control. Dr. Bennett shares her journey from private practice to public health leadership and emphasizes the importance of health equity, data, and community connection in improving health outcomes. Listen in as we unpack the vital work being done at DC Health and explore how understanding the stories behind the numbers, leads to meaningful change in healthcare.

]]> In this episode of the ACO Show, host Sean Cavanaugh and Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, sit down with Dr. Ayanna Bennett, Director of DC Health. They dive into the multifaceted role of public health, discussing everything from community health initiatives to tackling local challenges like pest control. Dr. Bennett shares her journey from private practice to public health leadership and emphasizes the importance of health equity, data, and community connection in improving health outcomes. Listen in as we unpack the vital work being done at DC Health and explore how understanding the stories behind the numbers, leads to meaningful change in healthcare.

]]> Join Sean and Farzad as they explore public health with Dr. Ayanna Bennett, uncovering how DC Health drives change. Aledade Inc false No 1717 173 full 172. The Road Show Part 2: Independent Practices in Hospital-Dominated Communities 172. The Road Show Part 2: Independent Practices in Hospital-Dominated Communities https://aledade.podbean.com/e/172-the-road-show-part-2-independent-practices-in-hospital-dominated-communities/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/172-the-road-show-part-2-independent-practices-in-hospital-dominated-communities/#comments Sun, 29 Sep 2024 23:14:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/e50035b6-ddda-3692-a074-279bbe8184ab In this episode of the ACO Show, hosts Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh recount their summer road trip, along with Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, part 2, visiting primary care practices across America. From camping in Moab to meeting health care leaders in places like Glenwood Springs, CO and St. George, UT they explore the diversity of value-based care primary care delivery. The episode highlights how communities, large and small, benefit from strong primary care systems and previews exciting episodes for the season ahead.

]]> In this episode of the ACO Show, hosts Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh recount their summer road trip, along with Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, part 2, visiting primary care practices across America. From camping in Moab to meeting health care leaders in places like Glenwood Springs, CO and St. George, UT they explore the diversity of value-based care primary care delivery. The episode highlights how communities, large and small, benefit from strong primary care systems and previews exciting episodes for the season ahead.

]]> Josh and Sean hit the road with Farzad Mostashari, visiting primary care practices across America. Hear their reflections on care diversity and a preview of this season’s health care topics. Aledade Inc false No 2055 172 full 171. The Road Show: Cross-Country Reflections on Primary Care 171. The Road Show: Cross-Country Reflections on Primary Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/episode-171-the-road-show-cross-country-reflections-on-primary-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/episode-171-the-road-show-cross-country-reflections-on-primary-care/#comments Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:31:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/164899dd-6e1b-3eba-8e6c-69194de069dd In this season premiere of the ACO Show, hosts Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh recount their summer road trip, along with Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, visiting primary care practices across America. From camping in Moab to meeting health care leaders in places like Mexico, Missouri, and Salina, Kansas, they explore the diversity of value-based primary care delivery. The episode highlights how communities, large and small, benefit from strong primary care systems and previews exciting episodes for the season ahead.

]]> In this season premiere of the ACO Show, hosts Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh recount their summer road trip, along with Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari, visiting primary care practices across America. From camping in Moab to meeting health care leaders in places like Mexico, Missouri, and Salina, Kansas, they explore the diversity of value-based primary care delivery. The episode highlights how communities, large and small, benefit from strong primary care systems and previews exciting episodes for the season ahead.

]]> Josh and Sean hit the road with Farzad Mostashari, visiting primary care practices across America. Hear their reflections on care diversity and a preview of this season’s health care topics. Aledade Inc false No 1846 171 full 170. From the Value Summit: Innovations in Value-Based Primary Care 170. From the Value Summit: Innovations in Value-Based Primary Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/170-from-the-value-summit-innovations-in-value-based-primary-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/170-from-the-value-summit-innovations-in-value-based-primary-care/#comments Sun, 21 Jul 2024 23:03:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/a48c3810-c68e-32d5-84e8-fabb7639861f Join Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh in the season finale of the ACO Show, recorded live at Aledade’s North Carolina Value Summit. They engage with three primary care physicians—Dr. Wayne Haga, Dr. Mark McNeill, and Dr. Art Apolinario—about their success in value-based care and how they are using their increased revenue to improve patient care. Submit your questions, comments, or episode ideas to acoshow@aledade.com

]]> Join Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh in the season finale of the ACO Show, recorded live at Aledade’s North Carolina Value Summit. They engage with three primary care physicians—Dr. Wayne Haga, Dr. Mark McNeill, and Dr. Art Apolinario—about their success in value-based care and how they are using their increased revenue to improve patient care.
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]]> From the Value Summit: Hear North Carolina physicians discuss their success in value-based care and using revenue to enhance patient care. Aledade Inc false No 1699 170 full 169. 10 Years of Aledade: The Evolution of Accountable Care 169. 10 Years of Aledade: The Evolution of Accountable Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/169-10-years-of-aledade-the-evolution-of-accountable-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/169-10-years-of-aledade-the-evolution-of-accountable-care/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/deab89eb-a601-30d8-a6f3-e5dd9fa8b3c9 Dr. Farzad Mostashari, CEO of Aledade, is joined by Dr. Mark McClellan and Bob Kocher to reflect on the past decade of health care reform, and the early days of Aledade and accountable care organizations (ACOs). Dr. McClellan, director of the Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy at Duke University, discusses the evolution of legislative policy, sharing how bipartisan efforts led to the integration of shared savings models into health care policy and Bob Kocher, chairman of the board of Aledade, shares his thoughts on Aledade’s journey and future direction, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a patient-centered approach, and perseverance in navigating the evolving health care landscape.

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]]> Dr. Farzad Mostashari, CEO of Aledade, is joined by Dr. Mark McClellan and Bob Kocher to reflect on the past decade of health care reform, and the early days of Aledade and accountable care organizations (ACOs). Dr. McClellan, director of the Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy at Duke University, discusses the evolution of legislative policy, sharing how bipartisan efforts led to the integration of shared savings models into health care policy and Bob Kocher, chairman of the board of Aledade, shares his thoughts on Aledade’s journey and future direction, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a patient-centered approach, and perseverance in navigating the evolving health care landscape.

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 2313 169 full 168. The ACO Flex Model Explained 168. The ACO Flex Model Explained https://aledade.podbean.com/e/168-the-aco-flex-model-explained/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/168-the-aco-flex-model-explained/#comments Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:01:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/36807caf-70c3-3895-b732-1d1559562dc1  In this episode, Sean Cavanaugh and Dr. Josh Israel sat down with Travis Broome, Aledade’s SVP of Policy and Economics, to understand CMS’ new ACO Flex Model. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply interested in the future of healthcare policy, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the ACO Flex Model's potential to transform care delivery. Travis explains how this new model can drive innovation in healthcare by addressing cash flow challenges and offering upfront payments. We discuss the potential benefits for primary care practices, the importance of integrating care management services, and the broader impact on Medicare's goals. 

 

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]]>  In this episode, Sean Cavanaugh and Dr. Josh Israel sat down with Travis Broome, Aledade’s SVP of Policy and Economics, to understand CMS’ new ACO Flex Model. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply interested in the future of healthcare policy, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the ACO Flex Model's potential to transform care delivery. Travis explains how this new model can drive innovation in healthcare by addressing cash flow challenges and offering upfront payments. We discuss the potential benefits for primary care practices, the importance of integrating care management services, and the broader impact on Medicare's goals. 

 

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]]> Sean and Josh discuss the ACO Flex Model with Travis Broome, exploring how it innovates healthcare payment and care delivery for primary care practices. Aledade Inc false No 1748 168 full 167. Navigating Medicare Advantage 167. Navigating Medicare Advantage https://aledade.podbean.com/e/167-navigating-medicare-advantage/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/167-navigating-medicare-advantage/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/b0878c67-6fc5-39d6-9b0a-b97300ba16dc From understanding the fundamentals to exploring new innovations and challenges, join us as Dr. Efrem Castillo, Senior Vice President for Medicare Advantage at Aledade, shares his experience with Medicare Advantage. Dr. Castillo explains the nuances for both patients and providers, including benefits beyond traditional Medicare, network limitations, utilization management, and the STARS program. Dr. Castillo also explores the recent growth in MA and new innovations, while emphasizing that interventions should prioritize improved patient outcomes.

 

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]]> From understanding the fundamentals to exploring new innovations and challenges, join us as Dr. Efrem Castillo, Senior Vice President for Medicare Advantage at Aledade, shares his experience with Medicare Advantage. Dr. Castillo explains the nuances for both patients and providers, including benefits beyond traditional Medicare, network limitations, utilization management, and the STARS program. Dr. Castillo also explores the recent growth in MA and new innovations, while emphasizing that interventions should prioritize improved patient outcomes.

 

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1282 167 full 166. Treating Obesity: New Medications, Old Challenges 166. Treating Obesity: New Medications, Old Challenges https://aledade.podbean.com/e/166-treating-obesity-new-medications-old-challenges/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/166-treating-obesity-new-medications-old-challenges/#comments Sun, 26 May 2024 23:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/bc9adb03-aab9-35db-be21-da9836241e2f From navigating insurance barriers to addressing the stigma, this episode dives into timeless issues surrounding obesity treatment, as well as the promise and challenges of new medications like Ozempic. Josh and Sean are joined by Dr. Darrin Menard, a family practice physician in Scott, Louisiana, who shares insights from his personal experience with weight loss alongside his professional expertise. While new drugs offer significant weight loss potential, Dr. Menard underscores the crucial role of behavioral changes, long-term adherence, and nonjudgemental patient care in achieving lasting results.

 

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]]> From navigating insurance barriers to addressing the stigma, this episode dives into timeless issues surrounding obesity treatment, as well as the promise and challenges of new medications like Ozempic. Josh and Sean are joined by Dr. Darrin Menard, a family practice physician in Scott, Louisiana, who shares insights from his personal experience with weight loss alongside his professional expertise. While new drugs offer significant weight loss potential, Dr. Menard underscores the crucial role of behavioral changes, long-term adherence, and nonjudgemental patient care in achieving lasting results.

 

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1556 166 full 165. State Health Policy: Prior Authorization and Arkansas’ Gold Card Bill 165. State Health Policy: Prior Authorization and Arkansas’ Gold Card Bill https://aledade.podbean.com/e/165-state-health-policy-prior-authorization-and-arkansas-gold-card-bill/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/165-state-health-policy-prior-authorization-and-arkansas-gold-card-bill/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/cda602fe-98d9-3527-8c74-78f2cb0a89db Dr. Lonnie Robinson from Regional Family Medicine in Mountain Home, Arkansas explains the challenges surrounding prior authorization faced by both practices and insurance providers, and how this inspired him to become involved in state health policy advocacy. Hear how Dr. Robinson, drawing inspiration from Texas’ “gold card” approach, worked with Aledade’s policy committee and state legislators to pass similar legislation in Arkansas to reduce administrative workloads.

 

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]]> Dr. Lonnie Robinson from Regional Family Medicine in Mountain Home, Arkansas explains the challenges surrounding prior authorization faced by both practices and insurance providers, and how this inspired him to become involved in state health policy advocacy. Hear how Dr. Robinson, drawing inspiration from Texas’ “gold card” approach, worked with Aledade’s policy committee and state legislators to pass similar legislation in Arkansas to reduce administrative workloads.

 

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]]> Aledade Inc false No 1263 165 full 164. CMS's Medicare Strategy Unpacked 164. CMS's Medicare Strategy Unpacked https://aledade.podbean.com/e/episode-164-cmss-medicare-strategy-unpacked/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/episode-164-cmss-medicare-strategy-unpacked/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:01:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/c3ea138e-dbeb-3908-8eb7-7d48ebf96fe6 Join our hosts along with Dr. Farzad Mostashari on this episode as they dive into CMS's update on the Medicare value-based care strategy. From discussing alignment and growth to equity in healthcare, they provide insights and suggestions for the future of accountable care.

Read the update here: Update On The Medicare Value-Based Care Strategy: Alignment, Growth, Equity

 

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]]> Join our hosts along with Dr. Farzad Mostashari on this episode as they dive into CMS's update on the Medicare value-based care strategy. From discussing alignment and growth to equity in healthcare, they provide insights and suggestions for the future of accountable care.

Read the update here: Update On The Medicare Value-Based Care Strategy: Alignment, Growth, Equity

 

Submit your questions, comments, or episode ideas to acoshow@aledade.com

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1546 164 full 163. Navigating the Health-Tech Nexus: Insights from Aledade’s Leaders 163. Navigating the Health-Tech Nexus: Insights from Aledade’s Leaders https://aledade.podbean.com/e/163-navigating-the-health-tech-nexus-insights-from-aledade-s-leaders/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/163-navigating-the-health-tech-nexus-insights-from-aledade-s-leaders/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:11:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/cbbd21ae-f10d-3b27-8b60-c4854137d2d8 Explore the dynamic landscape of healthcare and technology with hosts Josh and Sean on the ACO Show. Guests Rosemary Weldon and Ritwik Tewari, from Aledade, share their expertise as they discuss the challenges and innovations shaping the industry, including the advancements in technology that help improve patient care.

]]> Explore the dynamic landscape of healthcare and technology with hosts Josh and Sean on the ACO Show. Guests Rosemary Weldon and Ritwik Tewari, from Aledade, share their expertise as they discuss the challenges and innovations shaping the industry, including the advancements in technology that help improve patient care.

]]> Explore the dynamic landscape of healthcare and technology with hosts Josh and Sean on the ACO Show. Guests Rosemary Weldon and Ritwik Tiwari, from Aledade, share their expertise as they discuss the challenges and innovations shaping the industry, including the advancements in technology that help improve patient care. Aledade Inc false No 1620 163 full 162. CHC Spotlight: Community Health Center, Inc. in Middletown, Connecticut 162. CHC Spotlight: Community Health Center, Inc. in Middletown, Connecticut https://aledade.podbean.com/e/162-chc-spotlight-community-health-center-inc-in-middletown-connecticut/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/162-chc-spotlight-community-health-center-inc-in-middletown-connecticut/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/d23e29c3-f206-3f69-905d-c04557eb093a Join us for a story tracing the origins and evolution of Community Health Center, Inc. Mark Masselli, president and CEO of Community Health Center, Inc. in Middletown, CT, alongside Charles Barber, Writer-in-Residence at Wesleyan University, guide listeners through the enthralling narrative depicted in  Barber's book, "Peace & Health." Explore the beginnings of the Health Center amidst the backdrop of social upheaval, legislative reforms, and grassroots advocacy, illuminating the transformative power of community-driven health care initiatives. Uncover the pivotal moments and visionary leadership that propelled the center from modest beginnings to a beacon of excellence in health care provision. And learn about the recent partnership with Aledade, exemplifying a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and equitable care delivery.

To learn more about the story behind Community Health Center, Inc. and Barber's book "Peace & Health," visit peaceandhealth.com.

]]> Join us for a story tracing the origins and evolution of Community Health Center, Inc. Mark Masselli, president and CEO of Community Health Center, Inc. in Middletown, CT, alongside Charles Barber, Writer-in-Residence at Wesleyan University, guide listeners through the enthralling narrative depicted in  Barber's book, "Peace & Health." Explore the beginnings of the Health Center amidst the backdrop of social upheaval, legislative reforms, and grassroots advocacy, illuminating the transformative power of community-driven health care initiatives. Uncover the pivotal moments and visionary leadership that propelled the center from modest beginnings to a beacon of excellence in health care provision. And learn about the recent partnership with Aledade, exemplifying a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and equitable care delivery.

To learn more about the story behind Community Health Center, Inc. and Barber's book "Peace & Health," visit peaceandhealth.com.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1418 162 full 161. Transforming Healthcare: Aaron McKethan's Journey from Policy to Entrepreneurship 161. Transforming Healthcare: Aaron McKethan's Journey from Policy to Entrepreneurship https://aledade.podbean.com/e/160-transforming-healthcare-aaron-mckethans-journey-from-policy-to-entrepreneurship/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/160-transforming-healthcare-aaron-mckethans-journey-from-policy-to-entrepreneurship/#comments Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:12:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/987aae90-cf37-310c-b668-50d59a42b247 Dive into Aaron McKethan's journey from policy nerd to healthcare innovator at Aledade Plus, improving patient care and reducing costs.

]]> Dive into Aaron McKethan's journey from policy nerd to healthcare innovator at Aledade Plus, improving patient care and reducing costs.

]]> We sit down with Aaron McKethan, the CEO of Aledade Plus, a subsidiary of Aledade dedicated to enhancing healthcare practices through innovative services and technology. Starting from an academic obsession with federal budget policy and healthcare spending, Aaron shares his unique journey into healthcare, highlighting the pivotal moments and inspirations that led him to become a healthcare entrepreneur. He delves into the challenges of medication adherence, the genesis of his company RxAnte, and how Aledade Plus is redefining patient care by aligning closely with healthcare practices. Discover the secrets behind Aledade Plus’s success in improving outcomes and reducing costs, from leveraging local community wisdom to utilizing technology for more effective patient engagement. Aledade Inc false No 1617 160 full 160. Navigating Impacts from the Change Healthcare Cyber Attack 160. Navigating Impacts from the Change Healthcare Cyber Attack https://aledade.podbean.com/e/160-navigating-impacts-from-the-change-healthcare-cyber-attack/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/160-navigating-impacts-from-the-change-healthcare-cyber-attack/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:01:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/70d55134-351e-3db5-8e33-78068704489a Explore the impact and solutions of the Change healthcare cyber crisis with expert analysis and firsthand accounts.

]]> Explore the impact and solutions of the Change healthcare cyber crisis with expert analysis and firsthand accounts.

]]> Dive into the impacts of the Change Healthcare cyber attack with analysis from Farzad Mostashri, CEO of Aledade, and a firsthand account by Dr. Christine Meyer. From the initial system shocks to the unforeseen challenges faced by healthcare practitioners, discover the resilience amidst adversity and innovative solutions bringing relief to medical practices Aledade Inc false No 1517 161 full 159. Enhancing Patient Care: Community Health Centers and Value-Based Contracts 159. Enhancing Patient Care: Community Health Centers and Value-Based Contracts https://aledade.podbean.com/e/159-enhancing-patient-care-community-health-centers-and-value-based-contracts/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/159-enhancing-patient-care-community-health-centers-and-value-based-contracts/#comments Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/0e437b2b-ef4e-3a4a-9728-2685c2eb0775 Dive into the world of community health centers and value-based care with Tracy Causey, CEO of Capital Area Health Network in Virginia and Kevin Van Dyke, executive director of Aledade in Virginia. Hear their experience navigating multiple value-based contracts and integrating behavioral health services with primary care. Learn how more accessible patient health data and dynamic support has helped improve preventive care.

]]> Dive into the world of community health centers and value-based care with Tracy Causey, CEO of Capital Area Health Network in Virginia and Kevin Van Dyke, executive director of Aledade in Virginia. Hear their experience navigating multiple value-based contracts and integrating behavioral health services with primary care. Learn how more accessible patient health data and dynamic support has helped improve preventive care.

]]> In Virginia, our partners Tracy Causey & Kevin Van Dyke excel in value-based care with more accessible data and dynamic support. Aledade Inc false No 1527 159 full 157. Substance Use Treatments and CHCs 157. Substance Use Treatments and CHCs https://aledade.podbean.com/e/157-substance-use-treatments-and-chcs/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/157-substance-use-treatments-and-chcs/#comments Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/49fabc14-f96c-3b3c-abcd-388d15079228 Sean and Josh are joined by Rachel Lively, Vice President of Community Health Center Operations at Valley Health, to discuss her experience providing substance use treatments to patients in West Virginia. Rachel shares challenges and successes involving decreasing stigma around substance use disorders, the evolution of treatment methods, and the critical role that CHCs can play in providing individualized care to patients on the path to recovery.

]]> Sean and Josh are joined by Rachel Lively, Vice President of Community Health Center Operations at Valley Health, to discuss her experience providing substance use treatments to patients in West Virginia. Rachel shares challenges and successes involving decreasing stigma around substance use disorders, the evolution of treatment methods, and the critical role that CHCs can play in providing individualized care to patients on the path to recovery.

]]> Rachel Lively discusses substance use treatments in West Virginia and the critical role that CHCs can play in providing individualized care. Aledade Inc false No 1533 157 full 156. Transforming Patient Care: ACO Insights with Nick Phillis 156. Transforming Patient Care: ACO Insights with Nick Phillis https://aledade.podbean.com/e/156-transforming-patient-care-aco-insights-with-nick-phyllis/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/156-transforming-patient-care-aco-insights-with-nick-phyllis/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:54:43 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/cd5c22a5-470b-3914-94af-bd0468218b73 Explore the transformative power of ACOs with Nick Phillis from Florida, revealing positive impacts on patient care and healthcare delivery.

]]> Explore the transformative power of ACOs with Nick Phillis from Florida, revealing positive impacts on patient care and healthcare delivery.

]]> join us for a conversation with Nick Phillis, an ACO participant from Florida. Nick shares his firsthand experiences and explores how being part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has improved his approach to healthcare delivery. Discover the positive impacts on both his professional work and the well-being of his patients as Nick delves into the transformative power of collaborative, accountable care models. Aledade Inc false No 835 156 full 155. Breaking Barriers: Navigating Health Equity 155. Breaking Barriers: Navigating Health Equity https://aledade.podbean.com/e/155-breaking-barriers-navigating-health-equity/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/155-breaking-barriers-navigating-health-equity/#comments Sun, 10 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/be42fad0-c7a8-34e5-9171-5b03996c8dad Explore tangible initiatives for health equity with Tamara Thomas, VP of Equity and Inclusion at Aledade

]]> Explore tangible initiatives for health equity with Tamara Thomas, VP of Equity and Inclusion at Aledade

]]> Join Josh and new host Sean Cavanaugh in a compelling episode featuring Tamara Thomas, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion at Aledade. Dive into the world of health equity as Tamara breaks down the concept from a lofty idea to tangible initiatives. Discover how she addresses the important issue of racial disparities in treatment of blood pressure and enhanced equity in kidney care. Aledade Inc false No 1463 full 154. CFO Insights: Financial Success in Value-Based Care 154. CFO Insights: Financial Success in Value-Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/cfo-insights-financial-success-in-value-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/cfo-insights-financial-success-in-value-based-care/#comments Sun, 26 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/71c7701a-90e5-35e3-86d1-b2fe59a85d41 Josh and Brian are joined by Wes Edwards, Chief Financial Officer of Med First Primary & Urgent Care in North Carolina. Wes discusses his clinic’s success with value-based care, the financial sustainability of value-based care models, and the crucial link between exceptional patient care and financial outcomes. Plus, a special farewell as Brian says goodbye to the ACO Show.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Wes Edwards, Chief Financial Officer of Med First Primary & Urgent Care in North Carolina. Wes discusses his clinic’s success with value-based care, the financial sustainability of value-based care models, and the crucial link between exceptional patient care and financial outcomes. Plus, a special farewell as Brian says goodbye to the ACO Show.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Wes Edwards to discuss his success with value-based care and the financial sustainability of these models. Aledade Inc false No 1240 full 153. Navigating Value-Based Care from the Pharmacy 153. Navigating Value-Based Care from the Pharmacy https://aledade.podbean.com/e/navigating-value-based-care-from-the-pharmacy/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/navigating-value-based-care-from-the-pharmacy/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/a456b6f7-1b1c-340a-907f-d8c041ab0de4 In this episode we sit down with Leigh Efird, Director of Pharmacy at Aledade, to dive into the world of value-based care from the pharmacy perspective. She shares the ways she interacts with patients to help them better understand their health and how managing medications can impact that.

]]> In this episode we sit down with Leigh Efird, Director of Pharmacy at Aledade, to dive into the world of value-based care from the pharmacy perspective. She shares the ways she interacts with patients to help them better understand their health and how managing medications can impact that.

]]> In this episode we sit down with Leigh Efird, Director of Pharmacy at Aledade, to dive into the world of value-based care from the pharmacy perspective. She shares the ways she interacts with patients to help them better understand their health and how managing medications can impact that. Aledade Inc false No 1102 full 152. Hill Day with Dr. Christine Meyer & Casey Korba 152. Hill Day with Dr. Christine Meyer & Casey Korba https://aledade.podbean.com/e/152-hill-day-at-the-us-capital-with-guests-dr-christine-meyer-casey-korba/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/152-hill-day-at-the-us-capital-with-guests-dr-christine-meyer-casey-korba/#comments Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/7a2afbc5-3f5e-3d0c-998d-6cd3ba121f46 Josh and Brian are joined by Dr. Christine Meyer and Casey Korba to discuss Hill Day and how to advocate for value-based care to legislators.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Dr. Christine Meyer and Casey Korba to discuss Hill Day and how to advocate for value-based care to legislators.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Dr. Christine Meyer of Exton, PA and Casey Korba from Aledade’s Policy Team to discuss (Capitol) Hill Day - Aledade’s annual day bringing together legislators, their staff and Aledade practices. They delve into the importance of the day, and how busy doctors and their staff can learn how to advocate for their practices, patients and value-based care to legislators. Aledade Inc false No 1368 full 151. John Doyle on fighting the stigma around talking about economic incentives in health care 151. John Doyle on fighting the stigma around talking about economic incentives in health care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/151-john-doyle-on-fighting-the-stigma-around-talking-about-economic-incentives-in-healthcare/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/151-john-doyle-on-fighting-the-stigma-around-talking-about-economic-incentives-in-healthcare/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/30c588c3-66ba-32fc-a4d8-996c4e6a1dc9 Josh and Brian are joined by Aledade’s Chief Financial Officer, John Doyle. They discuss the economic incentives associated with delivering primary care on the front lines and why health care professionals need to be able to talk openly about the financial forces in the system. 

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Aledade’s Chief Financial Officer, John Doyle. They discuss the economic incentives associated with delivering primary care on the front lines and why health care professionals need to be able to talk openly about the financial forces in the system. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1007 full 150. Blake Madden’s Hospitalogy and what’s changing in health care (for the better!) 150. Blake Madden’s Hospitalogy and what’s changing in health care (for the better!) https://aledade.podbean.com/e/150-blake-madden-s-hospitalogy-and-what-s-changing-in-health-care-for-the-better/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/150-blake-madden-s-hospitalogy-and-what-s-changing-in-health-care-for-the-better/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/39aae925-cd85-37cd-8640-65c9d5f5b554 Josh and Brian are joined by Blake Madden, writer, editor and founder of the newsletter Hospitalogy, focused on analyzing health care’s financing, policy changes and more. They discussed some of the positive shifts he sees in the health care system and how he’s making sense of those changes for his subscribers.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Blake Madden, writer, editor and founder of the newsletter Hospitalogy, focused on analyzing health care’s financing, policy changes and more. They discussed some of the positive shifts he sees in the health care system and how he’s making sense of those changes for his subscribers.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1449 full 149. Season 5 Premiere: Medicare’s Value Based Care Results for 2022 149. Season 5 Premiere: Medicare’s Value Based Care Results for 2022 https://aledade.podbean.com/e/149-season-5-premiere-medicare-s-value-based-care-results-for-2022/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/149-season-5-premiere-medicare-s-value-based-care-results-for-2022/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/f783913e-52c4-34aa-aed7-95e74f245ff9 Season 5 of The ACO Show kicks off with Josh and Brian joined by Travis Broome, Aledade’s Senior Vice President for Policy and Economics to discuss the 2022 Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) results. As the largest and most successful value-based care program in American history, the results of this program tell us a lot about the progress of value-based care, and what that means for patients and primary care professionals around the country.

]]> Season 5 of The ACO Show kicks off with Josh and Brian joined by Travis Broome, Aledade’s Senior Vice President for Policy and Economics to discuss the 2022 Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) results. As the largest and most successful value-based care program in American history, the results of this program tell us a lot about the progress of value-based care, and what that means for patients and primary care professionals around the country.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1405 full 148. Aledade’s Series F and Lightspeed Venture Partners - Bringing More Resources to Community Primary Care 148. Aledade’s Series F and Lightspeed Venture Partners - Bringing More Resources to Community Primary Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/148-aledade-s-series-f-and-lightspeed-venture-partners-bringing-more-resources-to-community-primary-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/148-aledade-s-series-f-and-lightspeed-venture-partners-bringing-more-resources-to-community-primary-care/#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/0e7416a4-176e-3789-a617-2829c5bf13a5 Josh and Brian are joined by Lightspeed Venture Partners investor, Galym Imanbayev, MD, to discuss Aledade’s Series F funding round. They delve into what led to this latest round of funding, the transparency throughout the process and how these funds are going to ensure that primary care practices and health centers are receiving the resources they need to thrive in value-based care.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Lightspeed Venture Partners investor, Galym Imanbayev, MD, to discuss Aledade’s Series F funding round. They delve into what led to this latest round of funding, the transparency throughout the process and how these funds are going to ensure that primary care practices and health centers are receiving the resources they need to thrive in value-based care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1498 full 147. The Value-Based Care Landscape featuring Health Tech Nerds Co-Founders Kevin O’Leary and Ryan Russell 147. The Value-Based Care Landscape featuring Health Tech Nerds Co-Founders Kevin O’Leary and Ryan Russell https://aledade.podbean.com/e/147-the-value-based-care-landscape-featuring-health-tech-nerds-co-founders-kevin-o-leary-and-ryan-russell/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/147-the-value-based-care-landscape-featuring-health-tech-nerds-co-founders-kevin-o-leary-and-ryan-russell/#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/b78e65da-9a36-3225-8f15-990bf7ead573 Josh and Brian are joined by Kevin O’Leary and Ryan Russell, co-founders of Health Tech Nerds, a trusted resource in health care helping their members learn, network, build, and grow to maximize our collective impact on the health care system. They drill down on the various value-based care models, how they work, and what they mean for patients, doctors and clinicians.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Kevin O’Leary and Ryan Russell, co-founders of Health Tech Nerds, a trusted resource in health care helping their members learn, network, build, and grow to maximize our collective impact on the health care system. They drill down on the various value-based care models, how they work, and what they mean for patients, doctors and clinicians.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1479 full 146. What Patients Need to Know About Medicare Enrollment with Al Kushner 146. What Patients Need to Know About Medicare Enrollment with Al Kushner https://aledade.podbean.com/e/146-what-patients-need-to-know-about-medicare-enrollment-with-al-kushner/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/146-what-patients-need-to-know-about-medicare-enrollment-with-al-kushner/#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/69126352-f477-3896-b981-ad9f20e8a267 Josh and Brian are joined by Al Kushner, author of “Virtual Medicare: 10 Costly Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make.” They delve into the active role patients play in enrolling in Medicare, and the high - and often unknown - costs of delay.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Al Kushner, author of “Virtual Medicare: 10 Costly Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make.” They delve into the active role patients play in enrolling in Medicare, and the high - and often unknown - costs of delay.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1446 full 145. The Leaders of Medicare and CMMI: United by one strategic vision 145. The Leaders of Medicare and CMMI: United by one strategic vision https://aledade.podbean.com/e/145-the-leaders-of-medicare-and-cmmi-united-by-one-strategic-vision/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/145-the-leaders-of-medicare-and-cmmi-united-by-one-strategic-vision/#comments Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/1aaa3908-bf17-3a74-a62d-9102961af245 In this episode, Josh and Brian hand over the mic to Aledade’s Chief Policy Officer, Sean Cavanaugh, a former Director of Medicare and senior leader at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) as he talks with the two current leaders of his former offices. Sean is joined by Meena Seshamani, M.D., Ph.D., Deputy Administrator and Director for the Center for Medicare, and Elizabeth Fowler, Ph.D., J.D., Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Directors Seshamani and Fowler discuss how they view their centers and how they’re united by one common strategic vision. 

]]> In this episode, Josh and Brian hand over the mic to Aledade’s Chief Policy Officer, Sean Cavanaugh, a former Director of Medicare and senior leader at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) as he talks with the two current leaders of his former offices. Sean is joined by Meena Seshamani, M.D., Ph.D., Deputy Administrator and Director for the Center for Medicare, and Elizabeth Fowler, Ph.D., J.D., Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Directors Seshamani and Fowler discuss how they view their centers and how they’re united by one common strategic vision. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2455 full 144. Practice Perspective: How Value-Based Care Helped Our Small Business 144. Practice Perspective: How Value-Based Care Helped Our Small Business https://aledade.podbean.com/e/144-practice-perspective-how-value-based-care-helped-our-small-business/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/144-practice-perspective-how-value-based-care-helped-our-small-business/#comments Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/bb1af905-65fd-3ee7-bdd7-87ad5a5fad96 Josh and Brian are joined by Sachin Gangupantula FACHE, MBA, MS, Director of Operations at Valley Diabetes & Obesity, an Aledade member practice in Modesto, California. They discussed the benefits of value-based care and joining an ACO despite challenges in the health care marketplace, including new tools and data so they can provide even better care for their patients. 

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Sachin Gangupantula FACHE, MBA, MS, Director of Operations at Valley Diabetes & Obesity, an Aledade member practice in Modesto, California. They discussed the benefits of value-based care and joining an ACO despite challenges in the health care marketplace, including new tools and data so they can provide even better care for their patients. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1338 full 143. RIP Medical Debt: A Vision to End the United States’ $195 billion in medical debt 143. RIP Medical Debt: A Vision to End the United States’ $195 billion in medical debt https://aledade.podbean.com/e/143-rip-medical-debt-a-vision-to-end-the-united-states-195-billion-in-medical-debt/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/143-rip-medical-debt-a-vision-to-end-the-united-states-195-billion-in-medical-debt/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/45cc819b-dfae-3688-8c45-6a05ad5e4a67 Josh and Brian are joined by Allison Sesso, the President and CEO of RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit established to reduce medical debt for low-income individuals across the country. They discussed the dark truths behind why medical debt leads so many people to forgo medical care, how RIP Medical Debt uses an innovative approach to fight these trends and how Aledade’s recent donation helped abolish nearly $95 million in medical debt for more than 100,000 patients.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Allison Sesso, the President and CEO of RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit established to reduce medical debt for low-income individuals across the country. They discussed the dark truths behind why medical debt leads so many people to forgo medical care, how RIP Medical Debt uses an innovative approach to fight these trends and how Aledade’s recent donation helped abolish nearly $95 million in medical debt for more than 100,000 patients.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1470 full 142. Part 2: Aligning Quality Measures 142. Part 2: Aligning Quality Measures https://aledade.podbean.com/e/142-part-2-aligning-quality-measures/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/142-part-2-aligning-quality-measures/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/bfa4dc11-4be0-33bf-ae9c-17afdcd42fb3 Josh and Brian are joined by Lee Fleisher, MD, Chief Medical Officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality. They discuss a recent publication, “Aligning Quality Measures at CMS” in the New England Journal of Medicine which Dr. Fleisher co-authored, and the art and science behind the selection of health care quality measures.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Lee Fleisher, MD, Chief Medical Officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality. They discuss a recent publication, “Aligning Quality Measures at CMS” in the New England Journal of Medicine which Dr. Fleisher co-authored, and the art and science behind the selection of health care quality measures.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1589 full 141. Aligning Quality Measures - Improving the System for Clinicians and Patients 141. Aligning Quality Measures - Improving the System for Clinicians and Patients https://aledade.podbean.com/e/141-aligning-quality-measures-improving-the-system-for-clinicians-and-patients/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/141-aligning-quality-measures-improving-the-system-for-clinicians-and-patients/#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/710d72c0-db7e-35fc-baa6-03344f30f386 Josh and Brian are joined by Doug Jacobs, MD, MPH, Chief Transformation Officer in the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Michelle Schreiber, Deputy Director for the Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality at CMS, and Director of the Quality Measurement & Value-Based Incentives Group at CMS. In the first part of this quality-focused series, they discuss the work they are doing to align quality measures across CMS and improve the system to benefit both clinicians and patients. 

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Doug Jacobs, MD, MPH, Chief Transformation Officer in the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Michelle Schreiber, Deputy Director for the Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality at CMS, and Director of the Quality Measurement & Value-Based Incentives Group at CMS. In the first part of this quality-focused series, they discuss the work they are doing to align quality measures across CMS and improve the system to benefit both clinicians and patients. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1920 full 140. Leading a Legal Team at a Fast-Growing Health Care Company 140. Leading a Legal Team at a Fast-Growing Health Care Company https://aledade.podbean.com/e/140-leading-a-legal-team-at-a-fast-growing-health-care-company/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/140-leading-a-legal-team-at-a-fast-growing-health-care-company/#comments Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/cce479e4-d5b7-3a11-ad30-71e7ca1eb64f Josh and Brian are joined by Phuong Phillips, Chief Legal Officer at Aledade, where they discuss her personal journey, what drew her to Aledade and how corporate legal teams and leadership interact.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Phuong Phillips, Chief Legal Officer at Aledade, where they discuss her personal journey, what drew her to Aledade and how corporate legal teams and leadership interact.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1279 full 139. Behind-The-Scenes of CEO and Investor Relationships 139. Behind-The-Scenes of CEO and Investor Relationships https://aledade.podbean.com/e/139-behind-the-scenes-of-ceo-and-investor-relationships/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/139-behind-the-scenes-of-ceo-and-investor-relationships/#comments Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/7a895c84-6f72-32c4-bc12-52fdbb5e5d01 For this episode, Josh and Brian hand the helm to Aledade CEO and Co-Founder, Farzad Mostashari, MD, and Bryan Roberts, partner at Venrock and lead of Venrock’s investment in Aledade. They give a behind-the-scenes look into the conversations that go on between CEOs, board members and investors regarding the challenges of running companies and how to create long-term solutions. Learn more about Bryan's "Roberts' Rules of Life (& Venture Capital)" here: bit.ly/3KXxT2G

]]> For this episode, Josh and Brian hand the helm to Aledade CEO and Co-Founder, Farzad Mostashari, MD, and Bryan Roberts, partner at Venrock and lead of Venrock’s investment in Aledade. They give a behind-the-scenes look into the conversations that go on between CEOs, board members and investors regarding the challenges of running companies and how to create long-term solutions.

Learn more about Bryan's "Roberts' Rules of Life (& Venture Capital)" here: bit.ly/3KXxT2G

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2195 full 138. Introducing Residents to Value-Based Care with Aledade FIRST 138. Introducing Residents to Value-Based Care with Aledade FIRST https://aledade.podbean.com/e/138-introducing-residents-to-value-based-care-with-aledade-first/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/138-introducing-residents-to-value-based-care-with-aledade-first/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/cc56b1f6-0ad6-32f9-bb81-9684dde9d7a6 Josh and Brian talk with Dr. Mitch Edmondson, the lead physician for the Aledade FIRST program, and Dr. Caleena Longworth, a 2nd-year resident at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City who’s participating in Aledade FIRST about this new program introducing medical residents to the benefits of physician-led value-based care.

]]> Josh and Brian talk with Dr. Mitch Edmondson, the lead physician for the Aledade FIRST program, and Dr. Caleena Longworth, a 2nd-year resident at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City who’s participating in Aledade FIRST about this new program introducing medical residents to the benefits of physician-led value-based care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1423 full 137. The ABCs of Being a Health Care Company CFO 137. The ABCs of Being a Health Care Company CFO https://aledade.podbean.com/e/137-the-abcs-of-being-a-health-care-company-cfo/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/137-the-abcs-of-being-a-health-care-company-cfo/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/f09fdea0-ba1c-3fa0-967a-226dfc9b71fa Josh and Brian are joined by Aledade’s Chief Financial Officer, John Doyle. John provides a brief recap on the recent J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, how Aledade’s alignment as a company drew him in, and the many factors companies take into consideration before going public.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Aledade’s Chief Financial Officer, John Doyle. John provides a brief recap on the recent J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, how Aledade’s alignment as a company drew him in, and the many factors companies take into consideration before going public.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1736 full 136. Becoming a Public Benefit Corporation 136. Becoming a Public Benefit Corporation https://aledade.podbean.com/e/136-becoming-a-public-benefit-corporation/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/136-becoming-a-public-benefit-corporation/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/61745144-4945-3d63-942d-cdcda9f2aba1 Josh and Brian are joined by Aledade’s CEO and co-founder, Dr. Farzad Mostashari, and Amy Simmerman, a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, to discuss the idea of a public benefit corporation - what it is and what it means, why Aledade has decided to become one, and what this means for the health care industry as a whole.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Aledade’s CEO and co-founder, Dr. Farzad Mostashari, and Amy Simmerman, a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, to discuss the idea of a public benefit corporation - what it is and what it means, why Aledade has decided to become one, and what this means for the health care industry as a whole.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1693 full 135. Pediatric Value-Based Care: Does It Work? 135. Pediatric Value-Based Care: Does It Work? https://aledade.podbean.com/e/135-pediatric-value-based-care-does-it-work/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/135-pediatric-value-based-care-does-it-work/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/0d1479b2-ff31-3250-8254-eec74a29e9ab Value-based care is often more focused on adults, especially the elderly who have the most burden of illness and, on average, the highest health care costs. Josh is joined by Dr. Karin McLelland, a pediatrician in North Carolina, and Carissa Praytor, Manager of Medicaid Performance at Aledade, to discuss how Aledade’s pediatric ACO in North Carolina was able to enable more primary care and reduce costs for this often-overlooked population of our nation’s youngest patients.

]]> Value-based care is often more focused on adults, especially the elderly who have the most burden of illness and, on average, the highest health care costs. Josh is joined by Dr. Karin McLelland, a pediatrician in North Carolina, and Carissa Praytor, Manager of Medicaid Performance at Aledade, to discuss how Aledade’s pediatric ACO in North Carolina was able to enable more primary care and reduce costs for this often-overlooked population of our nation’s youngest patients.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1139 full 134. Building a Care Management Program 134. Building a Care Management Program https://aledade.podbean.com/e/134-building-a-care-management-program/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/134-building-a-care-management-program/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/c655de3f-60dd-3160-b055-58834771aef2 Josh and Brian are joined by Dr. Sarah Mullins, co-owner of Stoney Batter Family Medicine in Wilmington, Delaware, and Senior Regional Medical Director at Aledade, to discuss the role of care management programs in value-based care, how to build and sustain them, and the value they provide to patients and practices.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Dr. Sarah Mullins, co-owner of Stoney Batter Family Medicine in Wilmington, Delaware, and Senior Regional Medical Director at Aledade, to discuss the role of care management programs in value-based care, how to build and sustain them, and the value they provide to patients and practices.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1109 full 133. The State of Medicare Advantage 133. The State of Medicare Advantage https://aledade.podbean.com/e/133-the-state-of-medicare-advantage/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/133-the-state-of-medicare-advantage/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/ce2d78b7-558c-3fd9-b042-cc3f505e25d8 Josh and Brian are joined by Mike Stanzione, Aledade’s Director of Medicare Advantage Network Performance, to discuss the state of Medicare Advantage (MA), its rapid growth, regulatory evolution, and how the Aledade model of care applies to MA.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Mike Stanzione, Aledade’s Director of Medicare Advantage Network Performance, to discuss the state of Medicare Advantage (MA), its rapid growth, regulatory evolution, and how the Aledade model of care applies to MA.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1470 full 132. Realizing the Full Potential of Primary Care in ACOs 132. Realizing the Full Potential of Primary Care in ACOs https://aledade.podbean.com/e/132-realizing-the-full-potential-of-primary-care-in-acos/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/132-realizing-the-full-potential-of-primary-care-in-acos/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/6d0f9aaf-8d01-361c-b24e-41d25712841e Josh and Brian are joined by Dr. Asaf Bitton, executive director of Ariadne Labs, and Associate Professor of Medicine and Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. They discuss the need to move to value-based care and change the payment structure. They also reflect on the historical underfunding and undervaluing of primary care.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Dr. Asaf Bitton, executive director of Ariadne Labs, and Associate Professor of Medicine and Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. They discuss the need to move to value-based care and change the payment structure. They also reflect on the historical underfunding and undervaluing of primary care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1620 full 131. The Value-Based Care Landscape with Dan Bowles 131. The Value-Based Care Landscape with Dan Bowles https://aledade.podbean.com/e/131-the-value-based-care-landscape-with-dan-bowles/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/131-the-value-based-care-landscape-with-dan-bowles/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/4f9f3be4-0861-3844-b133-b1b88a0bfa3b Josh and Brian are joined by Dan Bowles, Aledade’s Chief Growth Officer, to discuss the state of the value-based care landscape and how to distinguish the various models fellow travelers are implementing in the space.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Dan Bowles, Aledade’s Chief Growth Officer, to discuss the state of the value-based care landscape and how to distinguish the various models fellow travelers are implementing in the space.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1753 full 130. Building Trust and Aledade Care Solutions with Dr. Mandy Cohen 130. Building Trust and Aledade Care Solutions with Dr. Mandy Cohen https://aledade.podbean.com/e/129-building-trust-and-aledade-care-solutions-with-dr-mandy-cohen/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/129-building-trust-and-aledade-care-solutions-with-dr-mandy-cohen/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/bea3ed0a-b3f9-322a-a60a-2ac3ee03d907 Josh and Brian are joined by Dr. Mandy Cohen, CEO of Aledade Care Solutions, to discuss the importance of the trust she and her team built with communities in North Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic and how that parallels building trust with physicians and management organizations in the value-based care movement. They also talk about how Aledade Care Solutions has evolved as a direct-to-patient arm of Aledade’s portfolio with the goal of adding additional resources to improve patient outcomes.

]]> Josh and Brian are joined by Dr. Mandy Cohen, CEO of Aledade Care Solutions, to discuss the importance of the trust she and her team built with communities in North Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic and how that parallels building trust with physicians and management organizations in the value-based care movement. They also talk about how Aledade Care Solutions has evolved as a direct-to-patient arm of Aledade’s portfolio with the goal of adding additional resources to improve patient outcomes.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1617 full 129. Healthcare Investing and IPOs 129. Healthcare Investing and IPOs https://aledade.podbean.com/e/129-healthcare-investing-and-ipos/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/129-healthcare-investing-and-ipos/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/b46e1e47-b1e2-33f1-9231-74b6711cb6e0 Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Bijan Salhizadeh (@bijans), Managing Director at NaviMed Capital, to discuss the current state of healthcare stocks and factors that affect IPO valuation for companies hoping to go public.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Bijan Salhizadeh (@bijans), Managing Director at NaviMed Capital, to discuss the current state of healthcare stocks and factors that affect IPO valuation for companies hoping to go public.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1630 full 128. Health Care Access For Vulnerable Populations 128. Health Care Access For Vulnerable Populations https://aledade.podbean.com/e/128-health-care-access-for-vulnerable-populations/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/128-health-care-access-for-vulnerable-populations/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/c5b52d09-81c8-3c77-90c3-8629c35d178a Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Chelsea Graves, Aledade’s Director of Medicaid Performance, to discuss factors that affect healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable populations. Chelsea also shares the secrets behind the success of Aledade’s recent collaboration with the Community Health Center Association of Mississippi (CHCAMS) to serve the Medicaid population and improve their access to primary care.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Chelsea Graves, Aledade’s Director of Medicaid Performance, to discuss factors that affect healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable populations. Chelsea also shares the secrets behind the success of Aledade’s recent collaboration with the Community Health Center Association of Mississippi (CHCAMS) to serve the Medicaid population and improve their access to primary care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1725 full 127. 2021 Medicare Shared Savings Program Results 127. 2021 Medicare Shared Savings Program Results https://aledade.podbean.com/e/128-2021-mssp-program-results/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/128-2021-mssp-program-results/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:19:53 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/482ee907-4061-31cd-a359-434a7eddf6df Season 4 of the ACO show kicks off with the return of Travis Broome @Travis_Broome and Ahmed Haque @aehaque on 2021 results in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, why more primary care lowers the total cost of taking care of patients, and some changes coming to the MSSP program for 2023.

]]> Season 4 of the ACO show kicks off with the return of Travis Broome @Travis_Broome and Ahmed Haque @aehaque on 2021 results in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, why more primary care lowers the total cost of taking care of patients, and some changes coming to the MSSP program for 2023.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1412 full 126. How Do ACOs Grow 126. How Do ACOs Grow https://aledade.podbean.com/e/126-how-do-acos-grow/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/126-how-do-acos-grow/#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/54242264-f5b0-3f21-995a-1b2ec76f4af2 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Miranda Morris, Aledade’s Market President for Arkansas and Dr. Shawn Purifoy, Regional Medical Director at Aledade and independent physician, to discuss how value-based care networks like ACOs grow.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Miranda Morris, Aledade’s Market President for Arkansas and Dr. Shawn Purifoy, Regional Medical Director at Aledade and independent physician, to discuss how value-based care networks like ACOs grow.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1301 full 125. Commercial Value-Based Care 125. Commercial Value-Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/episode-125-commercial-value-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/episode-125-commercial-value-based-care/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:28:05 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/6e98751f-42ff-3e73-b79d-a3a1cc96a465 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Dr. Andy Ryan - Professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan, Director of the University’s Center for Evaluating Health Reform who takes us through a recent paper looking at the evidence on value-based care among commercial health insurance contracts.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Dr. Andy Ryan - Professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan, Director of the University’s Center for Evaluating Health Reform who takes us through a recent paper looking at the evidence on value-based care among commercial health insurance contracts.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1461 full 124. Tackling Team-Based Care 124. Tackling Team-Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/124-tackling-team-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/124-tackling-team-based-care/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/baf84cb4-d4e7-3685-9e7a-edead1d54b65 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Dr. Jonathan Lilly, physician, and Nancee Barnett, practice manager, from Dunbar Medical Associates (www.dmawv.com) in West Virginia, to discuss their approach to team-based care and why it’s important for the success of a practice.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Dr. Jonathan Lilly, physician, and Nancee Barnett, practice manager, from Dunbar Medical Associates (www.dmawv.com) in West Virginia, to discuss their approach to team-based care and why it’s important for the success of a practice.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1192 full 123. The Deadline To Join An ACO Is Approaching - Join An Aledade ACO Today 123. The Deadline To Join An ACO Is Approaching - Join An Aledade ACO Today https://aledade.podbean.com/e/123-the-deadline-to-join-an-aco-is-approaching-join-an-aledade-aco-today/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/123-the-deadline-to-join-an-aco-is-approaching-join-an-aledade-aco-today/#comments Mon, 23 May 2022 09:03:03 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/f6bf61b0-50ce-3e19-84ea-ebe2f381f52a Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Dan Bowles, Aledade’s Chief Growth Officer, to discuss his career at Aledade, the changes that the value-based care movement has seen through the years, and why signing up for an ACO today can help set primary care organizations up for success for the upcoming performance year.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Dan Bowles, Aledade’s Chief Growth Officer, to discuss his career at Aledade, the changes that the value-based care movement has seen through the years, and why signing up for an ACO today can help set primary care organizations up for success for the upcoming performance year.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1314 full 122. Project Solo: Supporting Small Primary Care Practices 122. Project Solo: Supporting Small Primary Care Practices https://aledade.podbean.com/e/122-project-solo-supporting-small-primary-care-practices/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/122-project-solo-supporting-small-primary-care-practices/#comments Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/4d07ac49-5c4f-39fc-ab62-9cbfe30aaba8 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Mat Kendall (@matkendall), President of Aledade, and Kristy McGlothin (@kristymcglothin), Program Manager, to learn about Project Solo, Aledade’s initiative to support the unique needs of small private practices. They also speak with Dr. Pedro Ylisastigui (www.primarycareim.com), an internal medicine primary care provider in Lehigh Acres, Florida, about being independent and what it’s like to switch ACOs.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Mat Kendall (@matkendall), President of Aledade, and Kristy McGlothin (@kristymcglothin), Program Manager, to learn about Project Solo, Aledade’s initiative to support the unique needs of small private practices. They also speak with Dr. Pedro Ylisastigui (www.primarycareim.com), an internal medicine primary care provider in Lehigh Acres, Florida, about being independent and what it’s like to switch ACOs.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1434 full 121. What is “Product?” 121. What is “Product?” https://aledade.podbean.com/e/episode-121-what-is-product/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/episode-121-what-is-product/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/ccd30e25-181f-34d6-ab4d-19251d9bdfd7 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Nick Kinkaid, Aledade’s Chief Product Officer who takes us through his career path from Tesla to Google to his current role, and he explains what is “Product” and how it applies at a company like Aledade.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Nick Kinkaid, Aledade’s Chief Product Officer who takes us through his career path from Tesla to Google to his current role, and he explains what is “Product” and how it applies at a company like Aledade.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1063 full 120. Practicing through Omicron 120. Practicing through Omicron https://aledade.podbean.com/e/120-practicing-through-omicron/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/120-practicing-through-omicron/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/a6984620-055b-34da-82c8-4a523ba21628 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Dr. Alok Gupta, a solo practitioner at Arjun Medical Center in Virginia alokguptamd.com, who shares the trials and triumphs of being a physician throughout the pandemic, how Delegate Danica Roem (@pwcdanica) advocated for vaccines at local physician offices, how Dr. Gupta's practice stepped up for the community and how they are preparing for what comes next.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Dr. Alok Gupta, a solo practitioner at Arjun Medical Center in Virginia alokguptamd.com, who shares the trials and triumphs of being a physician throughout the pandemic, how Delegate Danica Roem (@pwcdanica) advocated for vaccines at local physician offices, how Dr. Gupta's practice stepped up for the community and how they are preparing for what comes next.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1243 full 119. Healthcare Value Week Recap and Changes To Direct Contracting 119. Healthcare Value Week Recap and Changes To Direct Contracting https://aledade.podbean.com/e/119-healthcare-value-week-recap-and-changes-to-direct-contracting/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/119-healthcare-value-week-recap-and-changes-to-direct-contracting/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/89371e15-dc8f-3dd5-bbf1-859cf5c93f46 Brian (@chiglinsky) is joined by Aledade’s Policy Dream Team: Sean Cavanaugh (@dc_cavanaugh), Chief Policy and Chief Commercial Officer, Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), Senior Vice President for Policy and Economics, and Casey Korba (@casey_korba), Director of Policy, as they share an overview of Healthcare Value Week and CMS’ changes to Direct Contracting, now known as ACO Reach.

]]> Brian (@chiglinsky) is joined by Aledade’s Policy Dream Team: Sean Cavanaugh (@dc_cavanaugh), Chief Policy and Chief Commercial Officer, Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), Senior Vice President for Policy and Economics, and Casey Korba (@casey_korba), Director of Policy, as they share an overview of Healthcare Value Week and CMS’ changes to Direct Contracting, now known as ACO Reach.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1641 full 118. Value-Based Care Skepticism 118. Value-Based Care Skepticism https://aledade.podbean.com/e/118-value-based-care-skepticism/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/118-value-based-care-skepticism/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/99d0d234-4cf1-33a3-9686-cc9376a15917 Welcome to the ACO Show. Today, Josh is joined by Chrissy Farr, a former tech journalist and now Principal Investor at OMERS Ventures, and Dr. Jonathan Slotkin, Chief Medical Officer at Contigo Health. Our guests share their skepticism of value-based care and  how to engage high-cost medical specialists in outcomes-based arrangements.

]]> Welcome to the ACO Show. Today, Josh is joined by Chrissy Farr, a former tech journalist and now Principal Investor at OMERS Ventures, and Dr. Jonathan Slotkin, Chief Medical Officer at Contigo Health. Our guests share their skepticism of value-based care and  how to engage high-cost medical specialists in outcomes-based arrangements.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1473 full 117. Advanced Care Planning in Value Based Care 117. Advanced Care Planning in Value Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/117-advanced-care-planning-in-value-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/117-advanced-care-planning-in-value-based-care/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/9bdfb3d8-5312-34c9-bda1-b0b8d0ef9363 Josh (@DrJIsrael), Emily Maxon, and Dr. Stephen Bekanich and Steve Wardle from @iris_healthcare discuss advance care planning and why it is such an important part of healthcare. 

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael), Emily Maxon, and Dr. Stephen Bekanich and Steve Wardle from @iris_healthcare discuss advance care planning and why it is such an important part of healthcare. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1874 full 116. Healthcare Investing 116. Healthcare Investing https://aledade.podbean.com/e/116-healthcare-investing/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/116-healthcare-investing/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/bb3b5e06-9487-348c-8c1e-9849f62ccfd9 Josh (@DrJIsrael), Brian (@chiglinsky) and Bijan (@bijans) discuss healthcare investing, including the difference between venture capital and private equity, some of the challenges of company mergers and when a venture-backed company should try to become a publicly traded stock.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael), Brian (@chiglinsky) and Bijan (@bijans) discuss healthcare investing, including the difference between venture capital and private equity, some of the challenges of company mergers and when a venture-backed company should try to become a publicly traded stock.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1439 full 115. The Future of Medicare with Dr. Rick Gilfillan 115. The Future of Medicare with Dr. Rick Gilfillan https://aledade.podbean.com/e/115-the-future-of-medicare-with-dr-rick-gilfillan/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/115-the-future-of-medicare-with-dr-rick-gilfillan/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/afec275a-cb2f-36b6-9a47-1da6d7d55ecc Co-host Brian (@chiglinsky) is joined by Dr. Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD), CEO and co-founder of Aledade, and Dr. Richard Gilfillan, former Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation from 2010 to 2013, for a special episode of The ACO Show. They discuss the future of Medicare and Dr. Gilfillan’s recent co-authored, two-part piece in Health Affairs, “Medicare Advantage, Direct Contracting, And The Medicare ‘Money Machine’.”   

]]> Co-host Brian (@chiglinsky) is joined by Dr. Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD), CEO and co-founder of Aledade, and Dr. Richard Gilfillan, former Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation from 2010 to 2013, for a special episode of The ACO Show. They discuss the future of Medicare and Dr. Gilfillan’s recent co-authored, two-part piece in Health Affairs, “Medicare Advantage, Direct Contracting, And The Medicare ‘Money Machine’.” 
 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2556 full 114. The Value of Medicaid 114. The Value of Medicaid https://aledade.podbean.com/e/114-the-value-of-medicaid/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/114-the-value-of-medicaid/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/f7886e8f-fad5-3ec9-8b8c-ca25bc8bb4a5 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) discuss the value of Medicaid now and in the future with Chelsea Graves Aledade’s Director of Medicaid Network, and Mohamed Arif, Aledade’s Director of Medicaid Strategy. 

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) discuss the value of Medicaid now and in the future with Chelsea Graves Aledade’s Director of Medicaid Network, and Mohamed Arif, Aledade’s Director of Medicaid Strategy. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1282 full 113. Medicare Innovation Center’s Future Vision On Health Equity 113. Medicare Innovation Center’s Future Vision On Health Equity https://aledade.podbean.com/e/113-medicare-innovation-center-s-future-vision-on-health-equity/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/113-medicare-innovation-center-s-future-vision-on-health-equity/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/c7986cd0-97a0-3f3f-a71a-838d42ff2835 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Kisha (@kdavis) discuss the Medicare Innovation Center’s white paper on their vision for health equity over the next 10 years.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Kisha (@kdavis) discuss the Medicare Innovation Center’s white paper on their vision for health equity over the next 10 years.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1058 full 112. CMMI’s 10 Year Vision 112. CMMI’s 10 Year Vision https://aledade.podbean.com/e/112-cmmi-s-10-year-vision/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/112-cmmi-s-10-year-vision/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/5e2d6cf0-9aba-3fd1-a832-1834a340c618 Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome) Sean Cavanaugh (@dc_cavanaugh), and Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD). Together, they delve into the five strategic objectives (available below) released in CMMI’s recent white paper on their vision for the next 10 years. 1. Drive Accountable Care 2. Advance Health Equity 3. Support Care Innovations 4. Improve access by addressing affordability 5. Partner to achieve systemic transformation

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome) Sean Cavanaugh (@dc_cavanaugh), and Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD). Together, they delve into the five strategic objectives (available below) released in CMMI’s recent white paper on their vision for the next 10 years.

1. Drive Accountable Care
2. Advance Health Equity
3. Support Care Innovations
4. Improve access by addressing affordability
5. Partner to achieve systemic transformation

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1849 full 111. Commercial Insurance 111. Commercial Insurance https://aledade.podbean.com/e/111-aledade-commercial/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/111-aledade-commercial/#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/b706097a-343d-3658-95e4-404336861c6d Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Jennifer Heffernan, Director of Commercial Payer Performance at Aledade (@AledadeACO). They discuss the difference between Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payers and how Aledade works with commercial payers. They also talk about the benefits both patients and commercial payers experience when joining an ACO.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Jennifer Heffernan, Director of Commercial Payer Performance at Aledade (@AledadeACO). They discuss the difference between Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payers and how Aledade works with commercial payers. They also talk about the benefits both patients and commercial payers experience when joining an ACO.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1053 full 110. Medicare Advantage 110. Medicare Advantage https://aledade.podbean.com/e/110-medicare-advantage/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/110-medicare-advantage/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/091e9079-2157-30ad-a482-d3e0230861ed Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Mike Stanzione, Director of Medicare Advantage @AledadeACO. They discuss the differences between “Traditional” Medicare and Medicare Advantage (including additional benefits offered through Medicare Advantage), some controversies about Medicare Advantage and how Aledade is bringing valued based care to patients in the Medicare Advantage program.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Mike Stanzione, Director of Medicare Advantage @AledadeACO. They discuss the differences between “Traditional” Medicare and Medicare Advantage (including additional benefits offered through Medicare Advantage), some controversies about Medicare Advantage and how Aledade is bringing valued based care to patients in the Medicare Advantage program.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1199 full 109. Medicaid In North Carolina 109. Medicaid In North Carolina https://aledade.podbean.com/e/109-medicaid-in-north-carolina/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/109-medicaid-in-north-carolina/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/f86cafc5-65e3-3340-b340-d96c2fa7e681 Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Mandy Cohen (@SecMandyCohen), Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina, ongoing Medicaid pilots to improve healthcare in the state, and how and why North Carolina continues to be a leader in healthcare innovation.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Mandy Cohen (@SecMandyCohen), Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina, ongoing Medicaid pilots to improve healthcare in the state, and how and why North Carolina continues to be a leader in healthcare innovation.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1276 full 108. Healthy For The Holidays 108. Healthy For The Holidays https://aledade.podbean.com/e/108-healthy-for-the-holidays-2021/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/108-healthy-for-the-holidays-2021/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/584ba03a-85f2-36d1-a008-a7d357e93142 Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Samantha Rosenthal, Manager in New Ventures at Aledade, and Jessica Edwards, Senior Market Manager at Aledade. Together, they discuss “Healthy For The Holidays”, an Aledade initiative to remind patients about their practice’s hours during the holiday season and alternative ways to contact them should they need to speak to their provider. 

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Samantha Rosenthal, Manager in New Ventures at Aledade, and Jessica Edwards, Senior Market Manager at Aledade. Together, they discuss “Healthy For The Holidays”, an Aledade initiative to remind patients about their practice’s hours during the holiday season and alternative ways to contact them should they need to speak to their provider. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 954 full 107. 2020 Results - How Did Aledade Do? 107. 2020 Results - How Did Aledade Do? https://aledade.podbean.com/e/2020-results-how-did-aledade-do/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/2020-results-how-did-aledade-do/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/bfeecf25-6684-3400-b620-3b2f79e62b1e Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Ahmed Haque (@aehaque), Chief Performance Officer at Aledade, Nadine Robin, Market President of Aledade Louisiana, and Dr. Gregory Riggs of Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic in Lafayette, Louisiana. Together, they discuss the incredible savings achieved by Aledade and practices, despite a year of turmoil.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Ahmed Haque (@aehaque), Chief Performance Officer at Aledade, Nadine Robin, Market President of Aledade Louisiana, and Dr. Gregory Riggs of Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic in Lafayette, Louisiana. Together, they discuss the incredible savings achieved by Aledade and practices, despite a year of turmoil.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1402 full 106. Value Based Care with Rahul Rajkumar 106. Value Based Care with Rahul Rajkumar https://aledade.podbean.com/e/106-value-based-care-with-rahul-rahjkumar/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/106-value-based-care-with-rahul-rahjkumar/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/924ca941-d03f-3e24-8a0b-a1e1258986a1 Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Rahul Rajkumar (@RahulRajkumar11), Chief Operating Officer at Optum Care Solutions. Dr. Rajkumar shared insights on the difference between designing healthcare models and implementing them at different payers and more about his work at Optum Care Solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Rahul Rajkumar (@RahulRajkumar11), Chief Operating Officer at Optum Care Solutions. Dr. Rajkumar shared insights on the difference between designing healthcare models and implementing them at different payers and more about his work at Optum Care Solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1492 full 105. Saving the Most Lives: Blood Pressure 105. Saving the Most Lives: Blood Pressure https://aledade.podbean.com/e/105-saving-the-most-lives-blood-pressure/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/105-saving-the-most-lives-blood-pressure/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/3849c550-191d-3ddd-b546-63521f898357 https://www.ajpmonline.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0749-3797%2810%2900207-2   ]]> https://www.ajpmonline.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0749-3797%2810%2900207-2   ]]> Aledade Inc false No 1481 full 104. Rural Glitch Effects on ACOs 104. Rural Glitch Effects on ACOs https://aledade.podbean.com/e/104-rural-glitch-effects-on-acos/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/104-rural-glitch-effects-on-acos/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:49:35 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/0f78be99-a530-3523-8574-5c86d74ec28c Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), the Senior Vice President of Policy and Economics at Aledade. They discuss the challenges in measuring success in the Medicare Shared Savings Program and what it takes to turn a bill on capitol hill into law

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) are joined by Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), the Senior Vice President of Policy and Economics at Aledade. They discuss the challenges in measuring success in the Medicare Shared Savings Program and what it takes to turn a bill on capitol hill into law

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1036 full 103. 150 Years of Obamacare 103. 150 Years of Obamacare https://aledade.podbean.com/e/103-150-years-of-obamacare/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/103-150-years-of-obamacare/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/688c5d82-cbab-3dbe-a23d-1e68887b64a3 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@bchiglinsky) are joined by Daniel Dawes (@DanielEDawes), the Director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. He is a professor of health law, policy and management and author. They discuss the long and challenging history of efforts in America to promote equity in health care and why it’s so important to have good data to make meaningful improvements to health inequity

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@bchiglinsky) are joined by Daniel Dawes (@DanielEDawes), the Director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. He is a professor of health law, policy and management and author. They discuss the long and challenging history of efforts in America to promote equity in health care and why it’s so important to have good data to make meaningful improvements to health inequity

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1554 full 102. The American Academy of Family Physicians 102. The American Academy of Family Physicians https://aledade.podbean.com/e/102-the-american-academy-of-family-physicians/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/102-the-american-academy-of-family-physicians/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/04df3923-325a-3264-889b-7d2315bd9d5c Aledade Inc false No 1316 full 101. VaxCare: Vaccines for Primary Care Practices 101. VaxCare: Vaccines for Primary Care Practices https://aledade.podbean.com/e/101-vaxcare-vaccines-for-primary-care-practices/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/101-vaxcare-vaccines-for-primary-care-practices/#comments Mon, 24 May 2021 05:30:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/65059f5b-4049-3059-8125-e925f88bedbb Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Dr. Wanda Filer (@Drwandafiler), the Chief Medical Officer of Vaxcare (@VaxCare) and a practicing family physician. Vaxcare is a vaccine management solution that helps practices manage vaccine inventory and distribute vaccines. Dr. Filer and Josh discuss some of the challenges that primary care practices experience with vaccine administration, and how Vaxcare can help. 

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) is joined by Dr. Wanda Filer (@Drwandafiler), the Chief Medical Officer of Vaxcare (@VaxCare) and a practicing family physician. Vaxcare is a vaccine management solution that helps practices manage vaccine inventory and distribute vaccines. Dr. Filer and Josh discuss some of the challenges that primary care practices experience with vaccine administration, and how Vaxcare can help. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 955 full 100. The Centennial ACO Show Special 100. The Centennial ACO Show Special https://aledade.podbean.com/e/100-the-centennial-aco-show-special/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/100-the-centennial-aco-show-special/#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 08:10:02 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/081235d8-59fc-32a1-b5ff-52d922ac5dad This is the 100th ACO Show episode. Brian (@chiglinsky) and Josh (@DrJIsrael) commemorate the milestone with a discussion of their own backgrounds and  journeys to Aledade, and the experience of hosting a podcast. There is also a surprise guest some of you may recognize from previous episodes!

]]> This is the 100th ACO Show episode. Brian (@chiglinsky) and Josh (@DrJIsrael) commemorate the milestone with a discussion of their own backgrounds and  journeys to Aledade, and the experience of hosting a podcast. There is also a surprise guest some of you may recognize from previous episodes!

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1252 full 99. Coal Mining and Health 99. Coal Mining and Health https://aledade.podbean.com/e/99-coal-mining-and-health/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/99-coal-mining-and-health/#comments Mon, 03 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/80739e66-633a-3a31-bdc0-2c0244c680e6 Josh is joined by Dr. Daniel Doyle, a family physician in Scarbro, West Virginia. Josh and Dr. Doyle discuss the health impacts of coal mining, the history of black lung disease and the struggle to get it recognized by the medical community.

]]> Josh is joined by Dr. Daniel Doyle, a family physician in Scarbro, West Virginia. Josh and Dr. Doyle discuss the health impacts of coal mining, the history of black lung disease and the struggle to get it recognized by the medical community.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 926 full 98. Turning Your Practice Green 98. Turning Your Practice Green https://aledade.podbean.com/e/98-turning-your-practice-green/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/98-turning-your-practice-green/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:30:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/01bb4b57-cc6b-383d-ae32-af27bbbe9a84 Brian (@chiglinsky) is joined by Dr. Todd Sack (@toddsack) the editor for MyGreenDoctor.org and a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL. My Green Doctor helps practices gain environmental sustainability and help their patients improve their environmental impact. Dr. Sack and Brian discuss the benefits of creating a sustainability program, the importance of getting buy-in from different stakeholders in the practice, and why providers in total cost of care models should care about environmental health

]]> Brian (@chiglinsky) is joined by Dr. Todd Sack (@toddsack) the editor for MyGreenDoctor.org and a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL. My Green Doctor helps practices gain environmental sustainability and help their patients improve their environmental impact. Dr. Sack and Brian discuss the benefits of creating a sustainability program, the importance of getting buy-in from different stakeholders in the practice, and why providers in total cost of care models should care about environmental health

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1188 full 97. Healthcare on Earth Day 97. Healthcare on Earth Day https://aledade.podbean.com/e/97-healthcare-on-earth-day/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/97-healthcare-on-earth-day/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/dd7f09e1-1bb8-326e-9b24-56a3757ef2dc Brian (@chiglinsky) and Josh (@DrJIsrael) are joined by Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD), CEO and co-founder of Aledade, and Will Palmisano (@will_palmisano), a product analyst on Aledade's BI team and head of the Climate Change Committee. They talk about Aledade's plans for becoming carbon neutral, why it matters, and how others can make a difference. They also discuss the impacts that climate change has on healthcare and why the US health industry is so carbon intensive.

]]> Brian (@chiglinsky) and Josh (@DrJIsrael) are joined by Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD), CEO and co-founder of Aledade, and Will Palmisano (@will_palmisano), a product analyst on Aledade's BI team and head of the Climate Change Committee. They talk about Aledade's plans for becoming carbon neutral, why it matters, and how others can make a difference. They also discuss the impacts that climate change has on healthcare and why the US health industry is so carbon intensive.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1255 full 96. Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) 96. Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) https://aledade.podbean.com/e/96-medical-group-management-association-mgma/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/96-medical-group-management-association-mgma/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/f9a89894-e5eb-3555-9a59-6e145b499f7b Aledade Inc false No 1399 full 95. Vaccines and Trust: How an Arkansas Doctor Convinced His Community to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine 95. Vaccines and Trust: How an Arkansas Doctor Convinced His Community to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine https://aledade.podbean.com/e/95-vaccines-and-trust-how-an-arkansas-doctor-convinced-his-community-to-get-the-covid-19-vaccine/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/95-vaccines-and-trust-how-an-arkansas-doctor-convinced-his-community-to-get-the-covid-19-vaccine/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:30:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/6e1562de-53e7-31f6-b946-ee46a1bda8dc Brian and Josh are joined by Dr. Derek Lewis, the CEO, owner and primary care physician at Arkansas Primary Care Clinic located in Little Rock, Arkansas. They discuss the COVID-19 vaccination efforts and success in Dr. Lewis’ community. Dr. Lewis describes the initial skepticism of vaccines in the black and brown community and how he was able to build trust with his patients.

]]> Brian and Josh are joined by Dr. Derek Lewis, the CEO, owner and primary care physician at Arkansas Primary Care Clinic located in Little Rock, Arkansas. They discuss the COVID-19 vaccination efforts and success in Dr. Lewis’ community. Dr. Lewis describes the initial skepticism of vaccines in the black and brown community and how he was able to build trust with his patients.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1096 full 94. Maryland: Testing Out a New Model for Primary Care 94. Maryland: Testing Out a New Model for Primary Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/94-maryland-testing-out-a-new-model-for-primary-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/94-maryland-testing-out-a-new-model-for-primary-care/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/f35af69f-62d6-3257-b002-fe33a7d11a72 Aledade Inc false No 1991 full 93. Marketing Your Practice 93. Marketing Your Practice https://aledade.podbean.com/e/93-marketing-your-practice/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/93-marketing-your-practice/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 04:30:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/d79f14d9-6bae-36f4-924e-904cbb66545c Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) speak with four different practices- SAMA Healthcare in El Dorado, AR, Coastal Family Health in Biloxi, MS,  The Bacani/McKenney Clinic in Fredonia, KS, and Crouch Family Medicine in Chandler, OK.  They talk about different marketing strategies, how these have evolved over the years, and the importance of community involvement for primary care physicians.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Brian (@chiglinsky) speak with four different practices- SAMA Healthcare in El Dorado, AR, Coastal Family Health in Biloxi, MS,  The Bacani/McKenney Clinic in Fredonia, KS, and Crouch Family Medicine in Chandler, OK.  They talk about different marketing strategies, how these have evolved over the years, and the importance of community involvement for primary care physicians.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1194 full 91. Thriving Through Adversity 91. Thriving Through Adversity https://aledade.podbean.com/e/91-thriving-through-adversity/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/91-thriving-through-adversity/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/a6bda894-9f22-352c-bf61-66827d7dd492 Josh is joined by two Aledade Medical Directors: Dr. Kim Yu and Dr. Richard Lyn-Cook. They talk about some ways they have been able to cope with difficult times and specifically what medical providers can do to manage during the pandemic.

]]> Josh is joined by two Aledade Medical Directors: Dr. Kim Yu and Dr. Richard Lyn-Cook. They talk about some ways they have been able to cope with difficult times and specifically what medical providers can do to manage during the pandemic.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1496 full 90. Direct Contracting 90. Direct Contracting https://aledade.podbean.com/e/direct-contracting/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/direct-contracting/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/42ac6f53-e5b9-31a9-94c5-3412778b4541 We welcome Travis Broome (@travis_broome) back on the ACO show, as well as our new co-host, Brian Chiglinsky (@bchiglinsky). They discuss the newest Medicare total cost of care model- Direct Contracting and what practices thinking about venturing into value-based care should consider.

]]> We welcome Travis Broome (@travis_broome) back on the ACO show, as well as our new co-host, Brian Chiglinsky (@bchiglinsky). They discuss the newest Medicare total cost of care model- Direct Contracting and what practices thinking about venturing into value-based care should consider.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1321 full 89. Practicing Through the Pandemic 89. Practicing Through the Pandemic https://aledade.podbean.com/e/practicing-through-the-pandemic/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/practicing-through-the-pandemic/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/131ffa86-36f8-33f2-a311-0fbb0570684a Aledade Inc false No 1227 full 88. Aledade in California 88. Aledade in California https://aledade.podbean.com/e/aledade-in-california/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/aledade-in-california/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/98b156a8-7953-30b8-a8a8-a588608d03e9 Josh is joined by three guests: Gavin White, the Executive Director of Aledade’s California Accountable Care Organizations, and two physicians, Dr. Verma and Dr. O'Grady, who practice in California ACOs. They talk about ACO growth in California and why many California physicians were ready for Value Based Care. They share some of the ways that Aledade has been helpful to them as they reorient towards this new  model of health care.

]]> Josh is joined by three guests: Gavin White, the Executive Director of Aledade’s California Accountable Care Organizations, and two physicians, Dr. Verma and Dr. O'Grady, who practice in California ACOs. They talk about ACO growth in California and why many California physicians were ready for Value Based Care. They share some of the ways that Aledade has been helpful to them as they reorient towards this new  model of health care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2225 full 87. Medicaid with Emma Sandoe 87. Medicaid with Emma Sandoe https://aledade.podbean.com/e/84-medicaid-with-emma-sandoe/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/84-medicaid-with-emma-sandoe/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:10:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/bdf8fe71-800d-3472-ac6d-e2246bf35517 Emma Sandoe (@emma_sandoe), Associate Director of Strategy and Planning for North Carolina Medicaid, and the creator of health policy valentines, joins Josh to talk about all things Medicaid. They discuss Medicaid's role in Substance Use Disorder treatment, impacts of a Biden administration, 1115 waivers, and how Medicaid fits into a system of Value-Based Care.

]]> Emma Sandoe (@emma_sandoe), Associate Director of Strategy and Planning for North Carolina Medicaid, and the creator of health policy valentines, joins Josh to talk about all things Medicaid. They discuss Medicaid's role in Substance Use Disorder treatment, impacts of a Biden administration, 1115 waivers, and how Medicaid fits into a system of Value-Based Care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1267 full 86. International Value-Based Care 86. International Value-Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/86-international-value-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/86-international-value-based-care/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/04a8490f-0f95-305b-b71f-eab743f731b9 Dr. Chintan Maru is the founder and executive director of Leapfrog to Value, a health initiative to advance value based care in lower- and middle-income countries. Dr. Maru joins Josh and Joe for a conversation about value-based care in these countries and how Leapfrog to Value works as a technical and strategic partner. He discusses his career in health systems design and how more developed health systems can learn from this work.

]]> Dr. Chintan Maru is the founder and executive director of Leapfrog to Value, a health initiative to advance value based care in lower- and middle-income countries. Dr. Maru joins Josh and Joe for a conversation about value-based care in these countries and how Leapfrog to Value works as a technical and strategic partner. He discusses his career in health systems design and how more developed health systems can learn from this work.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1618 full 85. Community Health Centers, Part 2 85. Community Health Centers, Part 2 https://aledade.podbean.com/e/85-community-health-centers-part-2/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/85-community-health-centers-part-2/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/907720f5-f9e4-383d-adea-3e37c5664cdc Dr. Kraft and Dr. Ward Jones are the CEOs of Salinas Family Health Care Center and East Arkansas Family Health Center, respectively. They join Josh and Joe for the second part of our Community Health Center series. They talk about funding and budgeting for FQHCs, loan forgiveness programs, and the positive involvement these centers have with their communities

]]> Dr. Kraft and Dr. Ward Jones are the CEOs of Salinas Family Health Care Center and East Arkansas Family Health Center, respectively. They join Josh and Joe for the second part of our Community Health Center series. They talk about funding and budgeting for FQHCs, loan forgiveness programs, and the positive involvement these centers have with their communities

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1410 full 84. Community Health Centers, Part 1 84. Community Health Centers, Part 1 https://aledade.podbean.com/e/84-community-health-centers-part-1/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/84-community-health-centers-part-1/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/4f65c0d0-7589-385c-a63d-9e0f29a3a5f5 Sara Koziel leads Aledade's efforts to partner with Community Health Centers. Sara joins Josh and Joe for a conversation about Community Health Centers, the important role that they play in America’s health care system, and who they serve. She discusses their focus on a complete and integrated approach to health and well-being and explains how they fit in with Aledade’s core mission to offer the benefits of value-based care to as many patients as possible.

]]> Sara Koziel leads Aledade's efforts to partner with Community Health Centers. Sara joins Josh and Joe for a conversation about Community Health Centers, the important role that they play in America’s health care system, and who they serve. She discusses their focus on a complete and integrated approach to health and well-being and explains how they fit in with Aledade’s core mission to offer the benefits of value-based care to as many patients as possible.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1087 full 83. ACO Attribution & COVID-19 83. ACO Attribution & COVID-19 https://aledade.podbean.com/e/83-aco-attribution-covid-19/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/83-aco-attribution-covid-19/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/eeb57ac9-7482-3c87-83aa-6171c6f987a9 Three guests join Josh to discuss attribution: Emily Maxson, Aledade’s Chief Medical Officer; Andrew Chang, Executive Director of the Florida Central ACO; and Purva Hari, the practice administrator of Physicians Medical group in Florida. They discuss how the pandemic has affected ACO attribution, how attribution loss impacts Aledade’s ability to provide coordinated care and strategies to improve attribution in 2020.

]]> Three guests join Josh to discuss attribution: Emily Maxson, Aledade’s Chief Medical Officer; Andrew Chang, Executive Director of the Florida Central ACO; and Purva Hari, the practice administrator of Physicians Medical group in Florida. They discuss how the pandemic has affected ACO attribution, how attribution loss impacts Aledade’s ability to provide coordinated care and strategies to improve attribution in 2020.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1823 full 82. Value-based Diabetes Care: Virta Health 82. Value-based Diabetes Care: Virta Health https://aledade.podbean.com/e/82-value-based-diabetes-care-virta-health/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/82-value-based-diabetes-care-virta-health/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:33:01 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/a8196066-0474-3332-9fda-5970dd1cd187 Dr. David Harrison is the Vice President of Clinical Care at Virta Health, a health care start-up that helps patients reverse Type 2 diabetes without medication. Dr. Harrison joins Josh and Joe for a conversation about the evidence supporting Virta’s treatment model, and how he views the relationship between telehealth and value-based care during the pandemic and beyond.

]]> Dr. David Harrison is the Vice President of Clinical Care at Virta Health, a health care start-up that helps patients reverse Type 2 diabetes without medication. Dr. Harrison joins Josh and Joe for a conversation about the evidence supporting Virta’s treatment model, and how he views the relationship between telehealth and value-based care during the pandemic and beyond.

]]> Aledade false No 1724 full 81. Medicare Advantage: ChenMed 81. Medicare Advantage: ChenMed https://aledade.podbean.com/e/81-medicare-advantage-chenmed/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/81-medicare-advantage-chenmed/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:15:38 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/b605ee1f-ff88-3de6-ac0e-c74f0dbaf431 Aledade false No 1719 full 80. Realigning Healthcare Incentives 80. Realigning Healthcare Incentives https://aledade.podbean.com/e/80-realigning-healthcare-incentives/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/80-realigning-healthcare-incentives/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/68cdf478-b2da-3e4f-bd97-089b00bc7d39 Sophia Tripoli (@SophiaTripoli) is the Director of Healthcare Innovations at Families USA a national non-partisan, non-profit voice for healthcare consumers (@FamiliesUSA). Sophia joins Josh to share how Families USA is working to realign incentives to make healthcare more consumer-centered. They discuss different healthcare payment models and levers of change to lower costs and improve health outcomes.

]]> Sophia Tripoli (@SophiaTripoli) is the Director of Healthcare Innovations at Families USA a national non-partisan, non-profit voice for healthcare consumers (@FamiliesUSA). Sophia joins Josh to share how Families USA is working to realign incentives to make healthcare more consumer-centered. They discuss different healthcare payment models and levers of change to lower costs and improve health outcomes.

]]> Aledade false No 1291 full 79. Addressing Social Injustice 79. Addressing Social Injustice https://aledade.podbean.com/e/79-addressing-social-injustice-part-1/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/79-addressing-social-injustice-part-1/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/f6134db3-af5c-3cd2-9016-3384e9ec0c02 Essence Revels, Aledade’s Training Manager, and Patric Holly (@healthITmrholly), Aledade’s Electronic Health Record Optimization Coordinator, are guest hosts for this special episode of The ACO Show. They have a conversation about recent events in the news from their perspective as Black professionals. They also discuss the challenges that Black Americans experience in the health care system and the formation of Aledade's social injustice working group.

]]> Essence Revels, Aledade’s Training Manager, and Patric Holly (@healthITmrholly), Aledade’s Electronic Health Record Optimization Coordinator, are guest hosts for this special episode of The ACO Show. They have a conversation about recent events in the news from their perspective as Black professionals. They also discuss the challenges that Black Americans experience in the health care system and the formation of Aledade's social injustice working group.

]]> Aledade false No 1238 full 78. Navigating Pharmacy Needs During COVID-19 78. Navigating Pharmacy Needs During COVID-19 https://aledade.podbean.com/e/navigating-pharmacy-needs-during-covid-19/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/navigating-pharmacy-needs-during-covid-19/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/cb44f02a-4078-3149-be5b-dc41c964e3b6 Megan Slaga, Director of Pharmacy at Aledade, returns to the pod this week to talk with Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) about staying on top of patients' prescriptions during COVID-19. They discuss new and existing barriers to access, and how Aledade uses different data sources to alert providers about potential non-adherence. She emphasizes the importance of being proactive, particularly now during the pandemic.

]]> Megan Slaga, Director of Pharmacy at Aledade, returns to the pod this week to talk with Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) about staying on top of patients' prescriptions during COVID-19. They discuss new and existing barriers to access, and how Aledade uses different data sources to alert providers about potential non-adherence. She emphasizes the importance of being proactive, particularly now during the pandemic.

]]> Aledade false No 1687 full 77. Behind the Scenes of Aledade's People Team 77. Behind the Scenes of Aledade's People Team https://aledade.podbean.com/e/77-behind-the-scenes-of-aledades-people-team/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/77-behind-the-scenes-of-aledades-people-team/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:57:57 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/18649747-ea58-54b2-926b-0aee89379cab Jessica Gladden, Aledade’s Vice President of People, Strategies and Operations, joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to talk about how Aledade builds a culture where employees feel supported and appreciated. She shares her thoughts on the importance of maintaining company connectivity and community, promoting mission-driven work, and meaningfully promoting diversity and inclusion.

]]> Jessica Gladden, Aledade’s Vice President of People, Strategies and Operations, joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to talk about how Aledade builds a culture where employees feel supported and appreciated. She shares her thoughts on the importance of maintaining company connectivity and community, promoting mission-driven work, and meaningfully promoting diversity and inclusion.

]]> Aledade false No 1546 full 76. Caring for Patients After Hospital Discharge 76. Caring for Patients After Hospital Discharge https://aledade.podbean.com/e/76-caring-for-patients-after-hospital-discharge/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/76-caring-for-patients-after-hospital-discharge/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/b43686b7-efb4-5d85-8161-7ce2c670acf8 Aledade’s Director of Transitions of Care, Dr. Kim Hodge, joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) to talk about Transitional Care Management (TCM) visits and the challenge of providing consistent care to patients as they move through different levels of care in a health system. She covers how to conduct an effective TCM visit and what Aledade is doing to encourage and support this work for vulnerable patient populations and how use telehealth to do this work during the time of COVID-19.

]]> Aledade’s Director of Transitions of Care, Dr. Kim Hodge, joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) to talk about Transitional Care Management (TCM) visits and the challenge of providing consistent care to patients as they move through different levels of care in a health system. She covers how to conduct an effective TCM visit and what Aledade is doing to encourage and support this work for vulnerable patient populations and how use telehealth to do this work during the time of COVID-19.

]]> Aledade false No 1240 full 75. Conversations about Race in Medicine 75. Conversations about Race in Medicine https://aledade.podbean.com/e/75-conversations-about-race-in-medicine/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/75-conversations-about-race-in-medicine/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/4342f958-d877-5101-b904-75a2051e2a6d Dr. Kisha Davis (@kishadavismd) is a family physician and a Regional Medical Director at Aledade. She joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss her experience as a Black doctor, confronting implicit bias in medicine, and responding to this moment.

Dr. Emily Maxson is Aledade’s Chief Medical Officer. In the second part of the episode, she talks about how relying solely on data can perpetuate racial disparities in care and what Aledade is doing to address algorithmic bias.

To hear more from Dr. Davis, check out her podcast called “The Sisters Will See You Now,” which she co-hosts with her sister who is also a family physician.

]]> Dr. Kisha Davis (@kishadavismd) is a family physician and a Regional Medical Director at Aledade. She joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss her experience as a Black doctor, confronting implicit bias in medicine, and responding to this moment.

Dr. Emily Maxson is Aledade’s Chief Medical Officer. In the second part of the episode, she talks about how relying solely on data can perpetuate racial disparities in care and what Aledade is doing to address algorithmic bias.

To hear more from Dr. Davis, check out her podcast called “The Sisters Will See You Now,” which she co-hosts with her sister who is also a family physician.

]]> Aledade false No 1720 full 74. Downside Risk in Primary Care 74. Downside Risk in Primary Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/56-1591731984/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/56-1591731984/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/832dd48d-5022-5243-b16c-1130e53bbdc2 Dr. Darrin Menard is the physician owner of Scott Family Physicians, an independent primary care practice in Scott, Louisiana. Dr. Menard joins Josh (@ DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to share some of the challenges of being an independent primary care physician and what it has been like to be a part of an Accountable Care Organization. They discuss two-sided risk contracts and how and why the Louisiana 2016 ACO decided to take on downside risk.

]]> Dr. Darrin Menard is the physician owner of Scott Family Physicians, an independent primary care practice in Scott, Louisiana. Dr. Menard joins Josh (@ DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to share some of the challenges of being an independent primary care physician and what it has been like to be a part of an Accountable Care Organization. They discuss two-sided risk contracts and how and why the Louisiana 2016 ACO decided to take on downside risk.

]]> Aledade false No 1480 full 73. Social Risk Factors and Health 73. Social Risk Factors and Health https://aledade.podbean.com/e/73-social-risk-factors-and-health/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/73-social-risk-factors-and-health/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/063970f9-1d46-5632-ae6e-f04ffabf82e5 Dr. Alisahah Cole @AlisahahMD is the Chief Community Impact Officer at Atrium Health (formally known as Carolinas HealthCare System), an integrated healthcare system based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to talk about how health systems can help tackle Social Determinants of Health including; food insecurity, housing and financial stability, and how providers should work to understand and address their patients’ needs outside of what has been traditionally defined as health care.

]]> Dr. Alisahah Cole @AlisahahMD is the Chief Community Impact Officer at Atrium Health (formally known as Carolinas HealthCare System), an integrated healthcare system based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to talk about how health systems can help tackle Social Determinants of Health including; food insecurity, housing and financial stability, and how providers should work to understand and address their patients’ needs outside of what has been traditionally defined as health care.

]]> Aledade false No 1427 full 72. Keeping Primary Care Afloat 72. Keeping Primary Care Afloat https://aledade.podbean.com/e/72-keeping-primary-care-afloat/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/72-keeping-primary-care-afloat/#comments Mon, 18 May 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/cf3da96a-4c77-5694-9da6-0aee617fb6ad Aledade false No 1839 full 71. What is the Aledade App? Getting Doctors the Right Data at the Right Time 71. What is the Aledade App? Getting Doctors the Right Data at the Right Time https://aledade.podbean.com/e/what-is-the-aledade-app-getting-doctors-the-right-data-at-the-right-time/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/what-is-the-aledade-app-getting-doctors-the-right-data-at-the-right-time/#comments Mon, 11 May 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/b944c585-4049-5fe8-9296-f56d70453d32 Dr. Jen Aloff (@Jen_Aloff), a family practitioner at Midland Family Physicians in Michigan, joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) to talk about her practices’ journey from “checkbox medicine” to true value-based care and her decision to join an ACO. She also discusses how Aledade’s data platform, known as the “Aledade App” helps her proactively identify patients who will benefit from preventive health care, rather than just waiting for them to come in for care after they’ve gotten sick.

]]> Dr. Jen Aloff (@Jen_Aloff), a family practitioner at Midland Family Physicians in Michigan, joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) to talk about her practices’ journey from “checkbox medicine” to true value-based care and her decision to join an ACO. She also discusses how Aledade’s data platform, known as the “Aledade App” helps her proactively identify patients who will benefit from preventive health care, rather than just waiting for them to come in for care after they’ve gotten sick.

]]> Aledade false No 1254 full 70. Implementing Value-Based Care in Primary Care Practices 70. Implementing Value-Based Care in Primary Care Practices https://aledade.podbean.com/e/70-implementation-at-aledade-new-data-new-technology-new-culture/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/70-implementation-at-aledade-new-data-new-technology-new-culture/#comments Mon, 04 May 2020 04:30:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/1605cb09-4f6c-5de2-ae5a-f864de56ff86 Stephanie Gallup, Senior Director of Implementation at Aledade, sits down with Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss how she sets primary care practices up to succeed in value-based care. Not only does her team introduce practices to new technology and data tools, but they also help them navigate a major culture change. Tune in to hear Stephanie talk about what makes Aledade stand out among health tech companies.

]]> Stephanie Gallup, Senior Director of Implementation at Aledade, sits down with Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss how she sets primary care practices up to succeed in value-based care. Not only does her team introduce practices to new technology and data tools, but they also help them navigate a major culture change. Tune in to hear Stephanie talk about what makes Aledade stand out among health tech companies.

]]> Aledade false No 1417 full 69. Behavioral Economics and Health Care System Reform 69. Behavioral Economics and Health Care System Reform https://aledade.podbean.com/e/69-behavioral-economics-and-health-care-system-reform/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/69-behavioral-economics-and-health-care-system-reform/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:30:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/1d15eec2-4602-5f6a-811f-ae6919f66f58 Dr. Amol Navathe (@AmolNavathe), physician and health economist, speaks with Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) on the ACO Show. Dr. Navathe serves as the Co-Director of the Healthcare Transformation Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, a commissioner of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the cofounder of Embedded Healthcare. He explains the role that behavioral economics can play in improving health care outcomes and lowering costs. They also discuss how the COVID-19 outbreak may motivate the U.S. health system to make permanent improvements.

]]> Dr. Amol Navathe (@AmolNavathe), physician and health economist, speaks with Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) on the ACO Show. Dr. Navathe serves as the Co-Director of the Healthcare Transformation Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, a commissioner of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the cofounder of Embedded Healthcare. He explains the role that behavioral economics can play in improving health care outcomes and lowering costs. They also discuss how the COVID-19 outbreak may motivate the U.S. health system to make permanent improvements.

]]> Aledade false No 2278 full 68. Value-Based Care: Where it’s Been and Where It’s Going 68. Value-Based Care: Where it’s Been and Where It’s Going https://aledade.podbean.com/e/68-tbd/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/68-tbd/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:14:06 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/3b995231-469d-5709-b388-67d248c1c72a Sanjay Doddamani (@DrDoddamani) is the Chief physician executive and Chief Operating Officer for Southwestern Health Resources, a clinically integrated network of over 5,000 academic, community, and independent primary care and specialty physicians in the Dallas area. He joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) to talk about the evolution of different financial models of health care during his career and how value-based care has helped prepare us for some of the challenges of Coronavirus

]]> Sanjay Doddamani (@DrDoddamani) is the Chief physician executive and Chief Operating Officer for Southwestern Health Resources, a clinically integrated network of over 5,000 academic, community, and independent primary care and specialty physicians in the Dallas area. He joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) to talk about the evolution of different financial models of health care during his career and how value-based care has helped prepare us for some of the challenges of Coronavirus

]]> Aledade false No 1323 full 67. Expanding Health Care Access in the U.S. 67. Expanding Health Care Access in the U.S. https://aledade.podbean.com/e/67-expanding-health-care-access-in-the-us/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/67-expanding-health-care-access-in-the-us/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:35:38 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/dd1fd472-9e85-58b5-b1ec-8b23b4feeb1b Emily Barson (@ebarson) is the Executive Director of United States of Care (@USofCare), a non-partisan organization working to ensure that every American has access to high-quality, affordable health care. She speaks with Josh (@DrJIsrael) about how COVID-19 has exposed the gaps in our health care system and why expanding access to care is more critical than ever. She explains that the nation may not be as politically divided as it seems when it comes to health care, and why we can look towards the future with a sense of optimism.

]]> Emily Barson (@ebarson) is the Executive Director of United States of Care (@USofCare),
a non-partisan organization working to ensure that every American has access to high-quality, affordable health care. She speaks with Josh (@DrJIsrael) about how COVID-19 has exposed the gaps in our health care system and why expanding access to care is more critical than ever. She explains that the nation may not be as politically divided as it seems when it comes to health care, and why we can look towards the future with a sense of optimism.

]]> Aledade false No 1338 full 66. COVID-19 and ACO Performance 66. COVID-19 and ACO Performance https://aledade.podbean.com/e/66-covid-19-and-aco-performance/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/66-covid-19-and-aco-performance/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/3ecb46a3-d171-55bf-9a52-9d3191c04ca5 Ahmed Haque (@aehaque), Aledade’s SVP of Network Performance & Strategy, returns to the show to talk to Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) about what ACO performance means in relation to quality, utilization and cost. Ahmed covers how value-based contracts enable the best health outcomes for patients and sustainable revenue for physicians, and the impact of COVID-19 on Aledade’s goals and its potential to improve the way care is delivered going forward.

]]> Ahmed Haque (@aehaque), Aledade’s SVP of Network Performance & Strategy, returns to the show to talk to Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) about what ACO performance means in relation to quality, utilization and cost. Ahmed covers how value-based contracts enable the best health outcomes for patients and sustainable revenue for physicians, and the impact of COVID-19 on Aledade’s goals and its potential to improve the way care is delivered going forward.

]]> Aledade false No 2010 full 65. The Doctor Will See You Now... In Your Car. 65. The Doctor Will See You Now... In Your Car. https://aledade.podbean.com/e/65-the-doctor-will-see-you-now-in-your-car/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/65-the-doctor-will-see-you-now-in-your-car/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:55:15 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/26a3142f-f0c4-5d1e-b2c9-a4d7bbdae09c Dr. Mark Martindale, a primary care physician at Saline Med-Peds in Benton, Arkansas, talks with Josh (@DrIsrael) about how he changed his clinic to adapt to COVID-19. From setting up telemedicine and drive-through visits to keeping himself and his staff healthy, Dr. Martindale shares tips for how other practices can implement these changes.

]]> Dr. Mark Martindale, a primary care physician at Saline Med-Peds in Benton, Arkansas, talks with Josh (@DrIsrael) about how he changed his clinic to adapt to COVID-19. From setting up telemedicine and drive-through visits to keeping himself and his staff healthy, Dr. Martindale shares tips for how other practices can implement these changes.

]]> Aledade false No 1251 full 64. Telehealth with Updox 64. Telehealth with Updox https://aledade.podbean.com/e/64-telehealth-with-updox/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/64-telehealth-with-updox/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:09:45 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/d2d512b4-def9-522c-a8c5-8db79d807bdf On this episode of the ACO Show, we meet Mike Morgan (@mwmorgan), CEO of Updox, a telehealth platform. He joins Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to talk about how Updox enables patients to connect with their health care providers by video and text messaging, and why this has become critically important during the COVID-19 epidemic. Aledade has just partnered with Updox to provide over 500+ partner physicians and their patients access to a telehealth platform.

]]> On this episode of the ACO Show, we meet Mike Morgan (@mwmorgan), CEO of Updox, a telehealth platform. He joins Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to talk about how Updox enables patients to connect with their health care providers by video and text messaging, and why this has become critically important during the COVID-19 epidemic. Aledade has just partnered with Updox to provide over 500+ partner physicians and their patients access to a telehealth platform.

]]> Aledade false No 1531 full 63. Coronavirus: The View From New Orleans 63. Coronavirus: The View From New Orleans https://aledade.podbean.com/e/63-coronavirus-the-view-from-new-orleans/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/63-coronavirus-the-view-from-new-orleans/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:23:08 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/dea13ebe-5609-5f6a-82dc-2dd18fda2533 Aledade false No 1069 full 62. Supporting Safety Net Health Centers 62. Supporting Safety Net Health Centers https://aledade.podbean.com/e/placeholder-1585107682/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/placeholder-1585107682/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/431b47bb-0d7d-5a2f-9238-2062aabdd4ec Dr. Daren Anderson is the Director of ConferMED, a program that provides specialist consultations to primary care providers. He is also Director of the Weitzman Institute, an innovation center dedicated to improving primary care for underserved populations and the VP and Chief Quality Officer of Community Health Center, Inc. Dr. Anderson speaks with Josh (@DrJIsrael) about how these programs support care at community health centers, particularly during the COVID-19 epidemic.

]]> Dr. Daren Anderson is the Director of ConferMED, a program that provides specialist consultations to primary care providers. He is also Director of the Weitzman Institute, an innovation center dedicated to improving primary care for underserved populations and the VP and Chief Quality Officer of Community Health Center, Inc. Dr. Anderson speaks with Josh (@DrJIsrael) about how these programs support care at community health centers, particularly during the COVID-19 epidemic.

]]> Aledade false No 1286 full 61. Rising Up When the Local Hospital Shuts Down 61. Rising Up When the Local Hospital Shuts Down https://aledade.podbean.com/e/61-walker-clinic/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/61-walker-clinic/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/55dcf664-db28-531d-9f50-07f90e901b71 On today’s episode, Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) speaks with Dr. Randy Walker and Angie Walker of the Walker Family Clinic in De Queen, Arkansas. They describe how they were able to expand staffing and operating hours at their independent primary care clinic to enable more patients to receive the care they need—and how this has prepared them for the COVID-19 outbreak they are facing right now. They also discuss how they were able to step in and serve their community’s health needs when the only critical access hospital in the area suddenly shut down. 

To learn more about the Walker Clinic, please visit their website or Facebook page.

]]> On today’s episode, Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) speaks with Dr. Randy Walker and Angie Walker of the Walker Family Clinic in De Queen, Arkansas. They describe how they were able to expand staffing and operating hours at their independent primary care clinic to enable more patients to receive the care they need—and how this has prepared them for the COVID-19 outbreak they are facing right now. They also discuss how they were able to step in and serve their community’s health needs when the only critical access hospital in the area suddenly shut down. 

To learn more about the Walker Clinic, please visit their website or Facebook page.

]]> Aledade false No 1643 full 60. COVID and ACO Regulatory Update 60. COVID and ACO Regulatory Update https://aledade.podbean.com/e/60-covid-and-aco-regulatory-update/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/60-covid-and-aco-regulatory-update/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/e017aa1e-f1bd-58a2-bca0-10f20b1e664a Aledade false No 1195 full 59. ACOs in the Time of COVID 59. ACOs in the Time of COVID https://aledade.podbean.com/e/59-acos-in-the-time-of-covid/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/59-acos-in-the-time-of-covid/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/fab9f894-ff5a-5f9e-818d-54c7d738250a Aledade false No 820 full 58. Dr. Farzad Mostashari Addresses COVID-19 58. Dr. Farzad Mostashari Addresses COVID-19 https://aledade.podbean.com/e/58-dr-farzad-mostashari-addresses-covid-19/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/58-dr-farzad-mostashari-addresses-covid-19/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:21:57 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/a8bfd74f-2058-5210-b535-143c1bb5d902 On this special episode of The ACO Show, Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD), CEO of Aledade, joins Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) and Josh (@DrJIsrael) to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Mostashari brings his experience in epidemic surveillance to talk about what we can all do to slow the spread of coronavirus and what Aledade is doing to help primary care practices on the front lines care for their patients during this crisis.

]]> On this special episode of The ACO Show, Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD), CEO of Aledade, joins Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) and Josh (@DrJIsrael) to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Mostashari brings his experience in epidemic surveillance to talk about what we can all do to slow the spread of coronavirus and what Aledade is doing to help primary care practices on the front lines care for their patients during this crisis.

]]> Aledade false No 1383 full 57. How a Hospital System Engages in Value-Based Care 57. How a Hospital System Engages in Value-Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/57-how-a-hospital-system-engages-in-value-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/57-how-a-hospital-system-engages-in-value-based-care/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/ac0dae65-eb59-568b-a2e4-3f0e4b970087 Aledade false No 1587 full 56. Investing in Patient Health 56. Investing in Patient Health https://aledade.podbean.com/e/investing-in-patient-health/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/investing-in-patient-health/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/8344512d-373b-58b4-94f3-47a0eaf07cad Newton Family Physicians has evolved over time to embrace a data-driven, population health approach to primary care. He also explains how Aledade helps independent providers like himself succeed under the ACO model by investing in their patients’ health, harnessing the power of collaboration, and making technology work for them.  ]]> Newton Family Physicians has evolved over time to embrace a data-driven, population health approach to primary care. He also explains how Aledade helps independent providers like himself succeed under the ACO model by investing in their patients’ health, harnessing the power of collaboration, and making technology work for them.  ]]> Aledade Inc false No 1530 full 55. Primary Care Practice Management 55. Primary Care Practice Management https://aledade.podbean.com/e/55-primary-care-practice-management/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/55-primary-care-practice-management/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/d892bdca-07f4-52c6-b47b-ace4d0c9e87f Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) speak to Connie Altman, an implementation and training expert at Aledade. Drawing upon her background in practice management, billing and coding, she shares great advice on how primary care practices can provide the best patient experience and how team care can be the best care.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) speak to Connie Altman, an implementation and training expert at Aledade. Drawing upon her background in practice management, billing and coding, she shares great advice on how primary care practices can provide the best patient experience and how team care can be the best care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1441 full 54. Keeping Healthcare Data Secure 54. Keeping Healthcare Data Secure https://aledade.podbean.com/e/54-keeping-healthcare-data-secure/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/54-keeping-healthcare-data-secure/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/f3f7e492-9689-5d3a-a97d-d46b5e8c4023 Chris Haeni discusses how he protects data as the Chief Information Security Officer at Aledade. Join us to hear how to avoid the biggest health data security threats, from phishing to spoofing to hacking, and the risks of carelessness and improper data sharing within an organization.

]]> Chris Haeni discusses how he protects data as the Chief Information Security Officer at Aledade. Join us to hear how to avoid the biggest health data security threats, from phishing to spoofing to hacking, and the risks of carelessness and improper data sharing within an organization.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1665 full 53. The Art and (Data) Science of Primary Care 53. The Art and (Data) Science of Primary Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/primary-care-in-paducah/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/primary-care-in-paducah/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/828e8061-86a8-5026-bc1c-c1cb645e3a5b Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) speak to Dr. Danny Butler (@DannyB1984), a primary care physician from Paducah, Kentucky in the Aledade Kentucky ACO. Combining data and his dedication to his patients, Dr. Butler shares his experience of how an Accountable Care Organization has been good for the health of his patients and the success of his practice. He discusses why he joined an ACO and the important role that his staff has played in helping his practice excel at population health.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) speak to Dr. Danny Butler (@DannyB1984), a primary care physician from Paducah, Kentucky in the Aledade Kentucky ACO. Combining data and his dedication to his patients, Dr. Butler shares his experience of how an Accountable Care Organization has been good for the health of his patients and the success of his practice. He discusses why he joined an ACO and the important role that his staff has played in helping his practice excel at population health.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1815 full 52. The Value of Hospice Care 52. The Value of Hospice Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-value-of-hospice-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-value-of-hospice-care/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/b6b9ea01-0153-5b58-86d7-0bacf64434a2 Edo Banach (@EdoBanach) is the President and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. On this week’s episode, he explains Medicare's hospice benefit, the difference between hospice and palliative care, and how accountable care organizations can better coordinate with these services.

]]> Edo Banach (@EdoBanach) is the President and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. On this week’s episode, he explains Medicare's hospice benefit, the difference between hospice and palliative care, and how accountable care organizations can better coordinate with these services.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1495 full 51. Health Care Data: A Scottish Case Study 51. Health Care Data: A Scottish Case Study https://aledade.podbean.com/e/standardizing-scotland-s-electronic-health-records/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/standardizing-scotland-s-electronic-health-records/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/standardizing-scotland-s-electronic-health-records-1238c4107b53117f1cfac756b8a4c8ac Geoff Huggins (@GeoffHuggins) is the Director of NES Digital Service (NDS) in Scotland. NDS was established by the Scottish Government in 2018 to standardize electronic health records across the country to improve health outcomes.  Geoff shares some of the lessons he has learned along the way about engaging citizens, clinicians, and government organizations in health care transformation.

]]> Geoff Huggins (@GeoffHuggins) is the Director of NES Digital Service (NDS) in Scotland. NDS was established by the Scottish Government in 2018 to standardize electronic health records across the country to improve health outcomes.  Geoff shares some of the lessons he has learned along the way about engaging citizens, clinicians, and government organizations in health care transformation.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1641 full 50. Advocating for the Patient 50. Advocating for the Patient https://aledade.podbean.com/e/advocating-for-the-patient/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/advocating-for-the-patient/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/advocating-for-the-patient-e5f22cc10c64a9b2b00abd79abd10a81 All Accountable Care Organizations have a patient representative on their board of managers. John Sickler, a retired businessman, serves as the patient representative on the board of managers for the Freedom ACO, an Aledade ACO in suburban Philadelphia. He joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss his role on the board and how he helps the ACO promote evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care.

]]> All Accountable Care Organizations have a patient representative on their board of managers. John Sickler, a retired businessman, serves as the patient representative on the board of managers for the Freedom ACO, an Aledade ACO in suburban Philadelphia. He joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss his role on the board and how he helps the ACO promote evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1420 full 49. Digital Health Care in Scotland 49. Digital Health Care in Scotland https://aledade.podbean.com/e/digital-health-care-in-scotland/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/digital-health-care-in-scotland/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/digital-health-care-in-scotland-cee287a983a529cde00f890b9a9a8eb9 Professor George Crooks (@CrooksGeorge) is the CEO of the Digital Health and Care Institute, Scotland’s national innovation center for digital health care. On this week’s episode, he shares his vision of integrating Scotland’s fragmented health data platforms in order to enable health care providers to deliver higher quality care and empower individuals to take charge of their own health data. He describes the challenges he faces as he spearheads a major transformation of the health care system, some of which are unique to the UK, and others which will resonate with those of us living across the pond.

]]> Professor George Crooks (@CrooksGeorge) is the CEO of the Digital Health and Care Institute, Scotland’s national innovation center for digital health care. On this week’s episode, he shares his vision of integrating Scotland’s fragmented health data platforms in order to enable health care providers to deliver higher quality care and empower individuals to take charge of their own health data. He describes the challenges he faces as he spearheads a major transformation of the health care system, some of which are unique to the UK, and others which will resonate with those of us living across the pond.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1591 full 48. The Scientific Method in Business 48. The Scientific Method in Business https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-scientific-method-in-business/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-scientific-method-in-business/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/the-scientific-method-in-business-3dda91e105ab508a00b5db076ab32e37 Jim Manzi is co-founder of Foundry.ai, a technology studio that creates artificial intelligence software companies, and is a member of Aledade’s board. He joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to help us understand how machine learning, scientific methodology and experimentation can be used to help guide corporate business decisions.

]]> Jim Manzi is co-founder of Foundry.ai, a technology studio that creates artificial intelligence software companies, and is a member of Aledade’s board. He joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to help us understand how machine learning, scientific methodology and experimentation can be used to help guide corporate business decisions.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1664 full 47. Home for the Holidays 47. Home for the Holidays https://aledade.podbean.com/e/home-for-the-holidays-1572236257/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/home-for-the-holidays-1572236257/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:13:42 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/home-for-the-holidays-1572236257-f2cd003a56b7fa7977bec3d122a415b6 Annalyn Whitt (@ALWhitt) is a Practice Transformation Specialist in the Aledade Mississippi ACO. In this week’s episode, she describes the origins and evolution of “Home for the Holidays,” a successful home-grown initiative that helps keep patients with preventable illnesses out of the emergency room and the hospital during the holiday season.

]]> Annalyn Whitt (@ALWhitt) is a Practice Transformation Specialist in the Aledade Mississippi ACO. In this week’s episode, she describes the origins and evolution of “Home for the Holidays,” a successful home-grown initiative that helps keep patients with preventable illnesses out of the emergency room and the hospital during the holiday season.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1005 full 46. Transforming Care in the Field 46. Transforming Care in the Field https://aledade.podbean.com/e/transforming-care-in-the-field/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/transforming-care-in-the-field/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/transforming-care-in-the-field-d6231e9403ed6c852f019387efa3eb8e On this episode of the ACO Show, Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) spoke to Melissa Dunford (@MelissaDunford6) and Kristy McGlothin (@kristymcglothin), two of Aledade's Practice Transformation Specialists (PTS). As the Aledade team members who spend the most time out in the field with our partner primary care practices, they each share their unique experiences helping practices understand and adapt to a new model of health care.

]]> On this episode of the ACO Show, Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) spoke to Melissa Dunford (@MelissaDunford6) and Kristy McGlothin (@kristymcglothin), two of Aledade's Practice Transformation Specialists (PTS). As the Aledade team members who spend the most time out in the field with our partner primary care practices, they each share their unique experiences helping practices understand and adapt to a new model of health care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1497 full 45. Are We a Tech Company? 45. Are We a Tech Company? https://aledade.podbean.com/e/are-we-a-tech-company/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/are-we-a-tech-company/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/are-we-a-tech-company-5a81ac7480d3ef2f37392666901d38c3 Brady Richards started out as a junior engineer working on electronic health records 18 years ago, and today he serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Aledade, leading a growing team of engineers across the U.S. He joined the ACO Show to share what he has learned from a career of developing technologies that help physicians manage multiple aspects of their practices and why he continues to find health care data so engaging.

]]> Brady Richards started out as a junior engineer working on electronic health records 18 years ago, and today he serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Aledade, leading a growing team of engineers across the U.S. He joined the ACO Show to share what he has learned from a career of developing technologies that help physicians manage multiple aspects of their practices and why he continues to find health care data so engaging.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1762 full 44. Hispanic Heritage Month 44. Hispanic Heritage Month https://aledade.podbean.com/e/hispanic-heritage-month-1570222848/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/hispanic-heritage-month-1570222848/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/hispanic-heritage-month-1570222848-5b42b8e4368509987668952a1e9e9df3 Dr. Juan Duran and Lucia Zegarra joined the ACO Show this week during Hispanic Heritage Month to share their experiences working in the U.S. health care system. Juan is a third-year resident in pediatric neurology at Columbia University, and Lucia is the Director of Community Health Programs at Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research (CHEER). They discussed the unique barriers to care that many Hispanic and Latinx individuals face as they navigate our complex health system. They also share some ways physicians can better serve the Hispanic community, and, as Lucia put it, “to not only care for them but to care about them."

]]> Dr. Juan Duran and Lucia Zegarra joined the ACO Show this week during Hispanic Heritage Month to share their experiences working in the U.S. health care system. Juan is a third-year resident in pediatric neurology at Columbia University, and Lucia is the Director of Community Health Programs at Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research (CHEER). They discussed the unique barriers to care that many Hispanic and Latinx individuals face as they navigate our complex health system. They also share some ways physicians can better serve the Hispanic community, and, as Lucia put it, “to not only care for them but to care about them."

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1833 full 43. Howard Dean 43. Howard Dean https://aledade.podbean.com/e/howard-dean/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/howard-dean/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/howard-dean-e8d92021b9d541f870973066cdc29c38 Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean), former Governor of Vermont, joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) for this week’s episode. As a physician, governor, presidential candidate, and Chair of the Democratic National Committee, he has been at the forefront of many of the health care debates of the past 30 years. On this episode, he shares his thoughts on universal health care coverage, medical marijuana, and the future of American health care.

]]> Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean), former Governor of Vermont, joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) for this week’s episode. As a physician, governor, presidential candidate, and Chair of the Democratic National Committee, he has been at the forefront of many of the health care debates of the past 30 years. On this episode, he shares his thoughts on universal health care coverage, medical marijuana, and the future of American health care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1471 full 42. The Business of Medicine 42. The Business of Medicine https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-business-of-medicine/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-business-of-medicine/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/the-business-of-medicine-643a5c9d76bc4c3bcfe508e41a7d7911 Elisabeth Rosenthal (@RosenthalHealth) kicks off Season 2 of The ACO Show with Josh Israel (@DrJIsrael) and Joe Shonkwiler (@JoeShonkwiler). She points out some of the bigger flaws in our health care system and discusses what physicians and private companies can do to bring more humanity back to the practice of medicine.

Dr. Rosenthal is the Editor-in-Chief of Kaiser Health News and the author of the bestselling book “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back.” She covered health care and environmental issues for the New York Times for 22 years. She is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School and practiced emergency medicine in New York City before transitioning to journalism. Kaiser Health News is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Health Plans.

]]> Elisabeth Rosenthal (@RosenthalHealth) kicks off Season 2 of The ACO Show with Josh Israel (@DrJIsrael) and Joe Shonkwiler (@JoeShonkwiler). She points out some of the bigger flaws in our health care system and discusses what physicians and private companies can do to bring more humanity back to the practice of medicine.

Dr. Rosenthal is the Editor-in-Chief of Kaiser Health News and the author of the bestselling book “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back.” She covered health care and environmental issues for the New York Times for 22 years. She is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School and practiced emergency medicine in New York City before transitioning to journalism. Kaiser Health News is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Health Plans.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1669 full 41. Growth at Aledade 41. Growth at Aledade https://aledade.podbean.com/e/growth-at-aledade/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/growth-at-aledade/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/growth-at-aledade-a9b91663a725652b5478daf2ebbe005c Dan Bowles (@DBowles1607), SVP of Growth & Network Operations at Aledade, joins Josh (@DrIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) on the The ACO Show Season 1 Finale to discuss network expansion of Accountable Care Organizations through partnerships with independent physician practices. Aledade sets the framework to help these practices participate in value-based care and sustain independence in the long run.

]]> Dan Bowles (@DBowles1607), SVP of Growth & Network Operations at Aledade, joins Josh (@DrIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) on the The ACO Show Season 1 Finale to discuss network expansion of Accountable Care Organizations through partnerships with independent physician practices. Aledade sets the framework to help these practices participate in value-based care and sustain independence in the long run.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1531 full 40. Docs on the Hill 40. Docs on the Hill https://aledade.podbean.com/e/hill-day/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/hill-day/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:07:13 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/hill-day-ed48812f62b56d1bf5d530dd655cabe2 Two weeks ago, several primary care physicians traveled from their communities to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. They spent an entire day meeting with policymakers and helping them understand what it's like to be in a physician-led ACO. On this episode, Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD), CEO of Aledade, and Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), Vice President of Policy at Aledade, sit down with Dr. Karl Schwabe from Pennsylvania and Dr. Richard Card from Virginia to learn more about their first experience on Capitol Hill and to discuss how policy decisions get made — decisions that affect every healthcare provider in the US.

 

]]> Two weeks ago, several primary care physicians traveled from their communities to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. They spent an entire day meeting with policymakers and helping them understand what it's like to be in a physician-led ACO. On this episode, Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD), CEO of Aledade, and Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), Vice President of Policy at Aledade, sit down with Dr. Karl Schwabe from Pennsylvania and Dr. Richard Card from Virginia to learn more about their first experience on Capitol Hill and to discuss how policy decisions get made — decisions that affect every healthcare provider in the US.

 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1738 full 39. Transgender Health 39. Transgender Health https://aledade.podbean.com/e/transgender-health-1563131490/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/transgender-health-1563131490/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/transgender-health-1563131490-ab7ccd507aac3c188bf5d9cb2556ed73 Josh (@DrIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) had the opportunity to speak with Erica Ashe, a Resident Assistant at the University of Michigan in hematology and oncology, and Dr. Phil Rogers (@PhilRodgersMD), a Family Physician at the University of Michigan, working in their Comprehensive Gender Services program. Erica is one of Dr. Rogers' patients and has been through the transgender process herself. As a transgender male-to-female patient of color, she brings an incredible story to share with Aledade. 

]]> Josh (@DrIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) had the opportunity to speak with Erica Ashe, a Resident Assistant at the University of Michigan in hematology and oncology, and Dr. Phil Rogers (@PhilRodgersMD), a Family Physician at the University of Michigan, working in their Comprehensive Gender Services program. Erica is one of Dr. Rogers' patients and has been through the transgender process herself. As a transgender male-to-female patient of color, she brings an incredible story to share with Aledade. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1843 full 38. Healthcare and the Pursuit of Happiness 38. Healthcare and the Pursuit of Happiness https://aledade.podbean.com/e/health-karen/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/health-karen/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/health-karen-ba81e9709d20d2f737bc6ebf15955ebd Dr. Karen L. Smith (@KLSmithMD) is a national leader in primary care and was named the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Family Physician of the Year in 2017.  She is also an independent primary care physician and the medical director of Aledade’s North Carolina ACO. Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) speaks with Dr. Smith about what the Declaration of Independence can teach us about the current state of American healthcare and why she is optimistic about the future of primary care.

]]> Dr. Karen L. Smith (@KLSmithMD) is a national leader in primary care and was named the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Family Physician of the Year in 2017.  She is also an independent primary care physician and the medical director of Aledade’s North Carolina ACO. Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) speaks with Dr. Smith about what the Declaration of Independence can teach us about the current state of American healthcare and why she is optimistic about the future of primary care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1568 full 37. Advancing ACO Policy 37. Advancing ACO Policy https://aledade.podbean.com/e/advancing-aco-policy/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/advancing-aco-policy/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/advancing-aco-policy-6de845cdf26c1c31e9ae9cd2663bb979 Allison Brennan is the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOs), a nonprofit organization focused on fostering the growth of the ACO model. On this week’s podcast, she sits down with Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss how to improve ACO policy in order to ensure the sustainability of the model and advance population health.

]]> Allison Brennan is the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOs), a nonprofit organization focused on fostering the growth of the ACO model. On this week’s podcast, she sits down with Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss how to improve ACO policy in order to ensure the sustainability of the model and advance population health.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1661 full 36. A Value-Based Birthday 36. A Value-Based Birthday https://aledade.podbean.com/e/aledades-5th-birthday-w-mark-mcclellan/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/aledades-5th-birthday-w-mark-mcclellan/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/aledades-5th-birthday-w-mark-mcclellan-0914df6046f311d568f358a936255e1d To celebrate Aledade’s 5th birthday, Dr. Mark McClellan, joins Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD), Josh (@DrIsrael), and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss the past and present and Accountable Care Organizations. Dr. McClellan is a former commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, former administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and played key roles in the creation of ACOs.

]]> To celebrate Aledade’s 5th birthday, Dr. Mark McClellan, joins Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD), Josh (@DrIsrael), and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss the past and present and Accountable Care Organizations. Dr. McClellan is a former commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, former administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and played key roles in the creation of ACOs.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1257 full 35. Making Sense of Healthcare Data 35. Making Sense of Healthcare Data https://aledade.podbean.com/e/making-sense-of-healthcare-data/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/making-sense-of-healthcare-data/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/making-sense-of-healthcare-data-21f0f96ee5c2be0eae8e1b7c7cb63e5b Nick Bartz, Vice President of Business Intelligence at Aledade, joins the ACO Show this week with Josh (@DrIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler). The Business Intelligence team at Aledade helps guide the vision, design and development of a suite of managerial tools to that will support Aledade’s 30+ value-based care contracts across 24 states. Our rapidly expanding national network includes more than 4,000 primary care providers and 500,000 patients, with $3.6B in annual medical spending under management. His team helps guide our decisions with analytics as the source of truth.

]]> Nick Bartz, Vice President of Business Intelligence at Aledade, joins the ACO Show this week with Josh (@DrIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler). The Business Intelligence team at Aledade helps guide the vision, design and development of a suite of managerial tools to that will support Aledade’s 30+ value-based care contracts across 24 states. Our rapidly expanding national network includes more than 4,000 primary care providers and 500,000 patients, with $3.6B in annual medical spending under management. His team helps guide our decisions with analytics as the source of truth.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1619 full 34. Politico: Rachel Roubein 34. Politico: Rachel Roubein https://aledade.podbean.com/e/politico-rachel-roubein/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/politico-rachel-roubein/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/politico-rachel-roubein-89971de0d1484d5c31c092b5a95a7df8 Rachel Roubein (@rachel_roubein) is a healthcare reporter for POLITICO Pro where she focuses on doctors and hospitals. She previously covered healthcare for The Hill and National Journal. Rachel joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss the ongoing political debate about the direction of the American healthcare system and trends in the politics and policy impacting healthcare providers across the country. You can also follow Rachel’s contributions to POLITICO’s daily healthcare policy-focused newsletter Pulse.

]]> Rachel Roubein (@rachel_roubein) is a healthcare reporter for POLITICO Pro where she focuses on doctors and hospitals. She previously covered healthcare for The Hill and National Journal. Rachel joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss the ongoing political debate about the direction of the American healthcare system and trends in the politics and policy impacting healthcare providers across the country. You can also follow Rachel’s contributions to POLITICO’s daily healthcare policy-focused newsletter Pulse.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1127 full 33. Financing Accountable Care Organizations 33. Financing Accountable Care Organizations https://aledade.podbean.com/e/financials-of-aledade/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/financials-of-aledade/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/financials-of-aledade-5e8815cd90f1244d64b120f4bac4b743 Charlie Colligan joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) on this week's episode to discuss his journey to becoming Chief Financial Officer of Aledade and the complexities of financing a company that enables accountable care organizations to provide better patient care. Charlie has leveraged his unique background in government programs and technology to set Aledade and its partner practices on the path towards financial success.

]]> Charlie Colligan joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) on this week's episode to discuss his journey to becoming Chief Financial Officer of Aledade and the complexities of financing a company that enables accountable care organizations to provide better patient care. Charlie has leveraged his unique background in government programs and technology to set Aledade and its partner practices on the path towards financial success.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1509 full 32. Specialists in ACOs 32. Specialists in ACOs https://aledade.podbean.com/e/specialists-in-acos-and-being-in-a-rescue-aco/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/specialists-in-acos-and-being-in-a-rescue-aco/#comments Mon, 27 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/specialists-in-acos-and-being-in-a-rescue-aco-1c957bd3c9a24f0f11c965dda3f46cd3 Dr. Lowentritt (@LowentrittMd) joins Dr. Josh Israel (@DrIsrael) this week to discuss what it's like being a specialist in a rescue ACO at Internal Medicine Specialists. 

]]> Dr. Lowentritt (@LowentrittMd) joins Dr. Josh Israel (@DrIsrael) this week to discuss what it's like being a specialist in a rescue ACO at Internal Medicine Specialists. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1710 full 31. CMS Primary Cares 31. CMS Primary Cares https://aledade.podbean.com/e/cms-primary-cares/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/cms-primary-cares/#comments Mon, 20 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/cms-primary-cares-3a3890b466ffff9544627daa36e83f72 On this week’s podcast, Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) welcome Sean Cavanaugh (@dc_cavanaugh) and Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome) back to the show to discuss the recent announcement of several primary care-focused initiatives: Primary Care First & Direct Contracting. Sean, Aledade’s Chief Administration Officer, and Travis, Aledade’s Vice President of Policy, share how these programs will impact primary care providers and ACOs across the country. They also provide their expert insight on what this announcement says about the ongoing trend toward value-based care and the essential role primary care providers play in that transformation.

]]> On this week’s podcast, Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) welcome Sean Cavanaugh (@dc_cavanaugh) and Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome) back to the show to discuss the recent announcement of several primary care-focused initiatives: Primary Care First & Direct Contracting. Sean, Aledade’s Chief Administration Officer, and Travis, Aledade’s Vice President of Policy, share how these programs will impact primary care providers and ACOs across the country. They also provide their expert insight on what this announcement says about the ongoing trend toward value-based care and the essential role primary care providers play in that transformation.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1915 full 30. Value-Based Prescription Drugs 30. Value-Based Prescription Drugs https://aledade.podbean.com/e/director-of-pharmacy/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/director-of-pharmacy/#comments Mon, 13 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/director-of-pharmacy-d7ef8b4c17541502778cb7654e062922 Megan Slaga, Aledade's Director of Pharmacy, discusses high-value medication initiatives in accountable care organizations with Josh (@DrIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler). She explains why Part D (prescription drug spending) isn't considered part of regular Medicare/Medicaid spend in ACOs and shares her insights on finding high-value alternative medications and promoting medication adherence. 

]]> Megan Slaga, Aledade's Director of Pharmacy, discusses high-value medication initiatives in accountable care organizations with Josh (@DrIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler). She explains why Part D (prescription drug spending) isn't considered part of regular Medicare/Medicaid spend in ACOs and shares her insights on finding high-value alternative medications and promoting medication adherence. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1843 full 29. NAACOs 29. NAACOs https://aledade.podbean.com/e/naacos/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/naacos/#comments Mon, 06 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/naacos-fc43f05d55661304788893d82dcb3108 On this week’s podcast, Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) sit down with several guests who participated in the National Association of ACOs (NAACOs) conference, which was held in Baltimore from April 24 to 26. Annette DuBard (@AnnetteDuBard), Vice President of Clinical Strategy, recaps the panel she participated in, speaking about quality measures and how they can contribute towards the goals of accountable care. Nick Bartz (@NickBartz), Vice President of Business Intelligence, also served as a panelist and shares his learnings about how ACOs can best leverage data to drive outcomes. Finally, Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), Vice President of Policy, gives a rundown of the newest primary care payment models that CMMI just announced at the end of April.

]]> On this week’s podcast, Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) sit down with several guests who participated in the National Association of ACOs (NAACOs) conference, which was held in Baltimore from April 24 to 26. Annette DuBard (@AnnetteDuBard), Vice President of Clinical Strategy, recaps the panel she participated in, speaking about quality measures and how they can contribute towards the goals of accountable care. Nick Bartz (@NickBartz), Vice President of Business Intelligence, also served as a panelist and shares his learnings about how ACOs can best leverage data to drive outcomes. Finally, Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), Vice President of Policy, gives a rundown of the newest primary care payment models that CMMI just announced at the end of April.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1644 full 28. Transforming Care 28. Transforming Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/transforming-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/transforming-care/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/transforming-care-b4f742c2fcdd8130a353a4f076cb10dc At Aledade, Practice Transformation Specialists (PTS) work closely with providers to support them as they transition to value-based care. Heidi Aubertin (@HeidiAubertin), a Senior PTS of the Freedom ACO in Philadelphia, comes to the show to talk to Josh (@DrJIsrael) about what she does on a daily basis to improve the workflow of her practices, encouraging small tweaks that reap large benefits. She shares her thoughts on communicating effectively with practices, building strong relationships, and leading by serving.

]]> At Aledade, Practice Transformation Specialists (PTS) work closely with providers to support them as they transition to value-based care. Heidi Aubertin (@HeidiAubertin), a Senior PTS of the Freedom ACO in Philadelphia, comes to the show to talk to Josh (@DrJIsrael) about what she does on a daily basis to improve the workflow of her practices, encouraging small tweaks that reap large benefits. She shares her thoughts on communicating effectively with practices, building strong relationships, and leading by serving.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 961 full 27. Accountable Care in Appalachia 27. Accountable Care in Appalachia https://aledade.podbean.com/e/federally-qualified-health-centers/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/federally-qualified-health-centers/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/federally-qualified-health-centers-b42e050792a55a561f6e11ae33959a35 Matt Weimer (@mattweimer) is the Vice President of Health Services and Chief Medical Officer at Valley Health Systems, a large federally qualified health center (FQHC) in West Virginia that provides comprehensive care to patients without regard for their ability to pay. Dr. Weimer shares what it means for an FQHC to be part of an ACO, and why being in an ACO has recharged him personally. He has seen Valley Health physicians respond enthusiastically to the idea of providing higher quality care to patients, reducing provider burnout, and creating a more sustainable healthcare system.

]]> Matt Weimer (@mattweimer) is the Vice President of Health Services and Chief Medical Officer at Valley Health Systems, a large federally qualified health center (FQHC) in West Virginia that provides comprehensive care to patients without regard for their ability to pay. Dr. Weimer shares what it means for an FQHC to be part of an ACO, and why being in an ACO has recharged him personally. He has seen Valley Health physicians respond enthusiastically to the idea of providing higher quality care to patients, reducing provider burnout, and creating a more sustainable healthcare system.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1119 full 26. Dr. McCarrick: Advance Care Planning 26. Dr. McCarrick: Advance Care Planning https://aledade.podbean.com/e/advance-care-planning-w-dr-mccarrick/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/advance-care-planning-w-dr-mccarrick/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/advance-care-planning-w-dr-mccarrick-96a8929604951548da57784be5c491a1 As part of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Dr. Tom McCarrick, Chief Medical Officer at the Vanguard Medical Group in New Jersey, sits down with Josh (@DrJIsrael) to discuss advance care planning — an important way to ensure that patient’s wishes are respected when critical healthcare decisions need to be made. From Dr. McCarrick’s experience, Annual Wellness Visits are a great way for primary care providers to start having more of these important conversations with patients. #NHDD #convoproject

]]> As part of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Dr. Tom McCarrick, Chief Medical Officer at the Vanguard Medical Group in New Jersey, sits down with Josh (@DrJIsrael) to discuss advance care planning — an important way to ensure that patient’s wishes are respected when critical healthcare decisions need to be made. From Dr. McCarrick’s experience, Annual Wellness Visits are a great way for primary care providers to start having more of these important conversations with patients. #NHDD #convoproject

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1651 full 25. Julie Sunderland 25. Julie Sunderland https://aledade.podbean.com/e/julie-sunderland/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/julie-sunderland/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/julie-sunderland-22acf865c03fbe14d17c3e72d473edee Julie Sunderland, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Biomatics Capital and a member of Aledade’s Board of Directors, joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) to discuss her background, what attracted her to invest in this tech-enabled health care company, the role that private equity can play as a force for change, and how she thinks about a company’s culture, people and ideas when considering whether to invest.

]]> Julie Sunderland, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Biomatics Capital and a member of Aledade’s Board of Directors, joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) to discuss her background, what attracted her to invest in this tech-enabled health care company, the role that private equity can play as a force for change, and how she thinks about a company’s culture, people and ideas when considering whether to invest.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1341 full 24. Behavioral Health & Primary Care 24. Behavioral Health & Primary Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/behavioral-health-primary-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/behavioral-health-primary-care/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:13:10 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/behavioral-health-primary-care-0d5a7430d839bb7fd05016696a59bbff Dr. Lelin Chao (@Dr_Lelin) joins the show to talk about the importance of addressing mental health and substance abuse disorders in primary care. Lelin and Josh (@DrJIsrael) discuss the behavioral health integration some innovative approaches to this challenge. Lelin is an Aledade Medical Director and the co-founder of Health Alliance Associates, a housing-first, advanced primary care practice that provides substance use disorder, behavioral health counseling and primary care to patients struggling with medical illness, addiction, and homelessness.

]]> Dr. Lelin Chao (@Dr_Lelin) joins the show to talk about the importance of addressing mental health and substance abuse disorders in primary care. Lelin and Josh (@DrJIsrael) discuss the behavioral health integration some innovative approaches to this challenge. Lelin is an Aledade Medical Director and the co-founder of Health Alliance Associates, a housing-first, advanced primary care practice that provides substance use disorder, behavioral health counseling and primary care to patients struggling with medical illness, addiction, and homelessness.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1934 full 23. Adoption & Success 23. Adoption & Success https://aledade.podbean.com/e/startup-health-care-management/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/startup-health-care-management/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:00:00 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/startup-health-care-management-a8b10c0c5931e9bdf1e24c77485dfa6c Kim Lynch(@kllynch7), Senior Vice President of Adoption & Practice Success, joins the show to talk about how Aledade continues to reinvent itself and solve new problems. Kim takes us on a deep dive of the Net Promoter Score, and how Aledade strives to provide delight to its partner providers. As one of the first employees of the company, Kim reflects on what it takes to “build the plane while flying it."

]]> Kim Lynch(@kllynch7), Senior Vice President of Adoption & Practice Success, joins the show to talk about how Aledade continues to reinvent itself and solve new problems. Kim takes us on a deep dive of the Net Promoter Score, and how Aledade strives to provide delight to its partner providers. As one of the first employees of the company, Kim reflects on what it takes to “build the plane while flying it."

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1402 full 22. Annual Wellness Visits 22. Annual Wellness Visits https://aledade.podbean.com/e/annual-wellness-visits/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/annual-wellness-visits/#comments Sun, 17 Mar 2019 22:55:32 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/annual-wellness-visits-b058a0695a00c3bb35a4f9bdfb1b5d26 A new study published in the American Journal of Managed Care shows that Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) can increase healthcare quality and reduce healthcare costs. Josh (@DrJIsrael) sits down with two of the authors of this paper, Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD) and Jen King, to talk about the challenges and importance of doing studies like these, and how AWVs can be used to build primary care relationships and serve as a key component of ACO strategy.

]]> A new study published in the American Journal of Managed Care shows that Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) can increase healthcare quality and reduce healthcare costs. Josh (@DrJIsrael) sits down with two of the authors of this paper, Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD) and Jen King, to talk about the challenges and importance of doing studies like these, and how AWVs can be used to build primary care relationships and serve as a key component of ACO strategy.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1574 full 21. Transitions of Care and Partnerships 21. Transitions of Care and Partnerships https://aledade.podbean.com/e/transitions-of-care-and-partnerships/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/transitions-of-care-and-partnerships/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2019 16:01:13 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/transitions-of-care-and-partnerships-b1b85dc93e12082eb567554f21c1bb24 Catherine Olexa, (@MsOlexa), joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) for a conversation about the importance of reaching out to patients who are at their most vulnerable during episodes of acute care and as well as those who have just been discharged from the hospital or those nearing the end of life. She shares the journey that led her to Aledade and to value-based care with the primary care physician at the center. Catherine continues to find innovative ways to help doctors care for their sickest patients through better data, better workflows, and better partnerships.

]]> Catherine Olexa, (@MsOlexa), joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) for a conversation about the importance of reaching out to patients who are at their most vulnerable during episodes of acute care and as well as those who have just been discharged from the hospital or those nearing the end of life. She shares the journey that led her to Aledade and to value-based care with the primary care physician at the center. Catherine continues to find innovative ways to help doctors care for their sickest patients through better data, better workflows, and better partnerships.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1840 full 20. Sophia McIntyre: Black History Month 20. Sophia McIntyre: Black History Month https://aledade.podbean.com/e/sophia-mcintyre-black-history-month/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/sophia-mcintyre-black-history-month/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:42:29 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/sophia-mcintyre-black-history-month-5fb48293379e023db76ef5bc79d9f940 Dr. Sophia McIntyre, Chief Medical Officer of Hudson River HealthCare, Inc., discusses how she was able to implement team-based preventative care in communities of color. She shares how she broke down racial barriers on her path to becoming a doctor with Josh (@DrJIsrael). Dr. McIntyre continued this conversation during the Black History Month Panel Discussion at Aledade.

]]> Dr. Sophia McIntyre, Chief Medical Officer of Hudson River HealthCare, Inc., discusses how she was able to implement team-based preventative care in communities of color. She shares how she broke down racial barriers on her path to becoming a doctor with Josh (@DrJIsrael). Dr. McIntyre continued this conversation during the Black History Month Panel Discussion at Aledade.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1781 full 19. Being an ACO Coordinator 19. Being an ACO Coordinator https://aledade.podbean.com/e/being-an-aco-coordinator/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/being-an-aco-coordinator/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2019 22:14:11 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/being-an-aco-coordinator-e745e5a9030590575bc2594894b4efcc Nicholas Berault (@AledadeNJB) gives Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) a sneak peek into a day in the life of an Aledade Coordinator. He traces his trajectory from Aledade Fellow to Pennsylvania ACO Coordinator, sharing what it is like to work out in the field, bridging the gap between Aledade and its physicians. Nicholas supports and encourages practices every step of the way, while asking them to change the way they operate in several ways. These changes aren’t easy, but watching practices succeed and thrive makes it all worth it.

]]> Nicholas Berault (@AledadeNJB) gives Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) a sneak peek into a day in the life of an Aledade Coordinator. He traces his trajectory from Aledade Fellow to Pennsylvania ACO Coordinator, sharing what it is like to work out in the field, bridging the gap between Aledade and its physicians. Nicholas supports and encourages practices every step of the way, while asking them to change the way they operate in several ways. These changes aren’t easy, but watching practices succeed and thrive makes it all worth it.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1682 full 18. Taking Risk: Talking Risk Coding 18. Taking Risk: Talking Risk Coding https://aledade.podbean.com/e/taking-risk-talking-risk-coding/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/taking-risk-talking-risk-coding/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:23:30 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/taking-risk-talking-risk-coding-5e5fa800483990e56dac6869d2d93cd8 Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD) returns to the ACO Show to share his perspective on risk coding and why it’s important for ACOs. Dr. John Torontow (@HCCRisk), Aledade Medical Director, also joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss the details of accurate risk coding. John merges his experience as a family physician with his knowledge of population health to coach providers through difficult conversations with their patients that ultimately result in better care.

]]> Aledade CEO Farzad Mostashari (@Farzad_MD) returns to the ACO Show to share his perspective on risk coding and why it’s important for ACOs. Dr. John Torontow (@HCCRisk), Aledade Medical Director, also joins Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss the details of accurate risk coding. John merges his experience as a family physician with his knowledge of population health to coach providers through difficult conversations with their patients that ultimately result in better care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2103 full 17. ACO Strategy 17. ACO Strategy https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-strategic-growth/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-strategic-growth/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:30:38 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/the-strategic-growth-857adc669e8e1acd9cf43870e2fcc3ff Ahmed Haque (@aehaque), Aledade’s SVP of Network Performance & Strategy, returns to the show to discuss the strategy behind building and growing an ACO. Ahmed’s experience and expertise have made him a national leader in creating high performing ACOs and he shares his insights with Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler).

]]> Ahmed Haque (@aehaque), Aledade’s SVP of Network Performance & Strategy, returns to the show to discuss the strategy behind building and growing an ACO. Ahmed’s experience and expertise have made him a national leader in creating high performing ACOs and he shares his insights with Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler).

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1592 full 16. The First State 16. The First State https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-constitution-state/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/the-constitution-state/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:31:23 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/the-constitution-state-fafc589a9e8b4240cc312dfe4c78381a Tyler Blanchard (@skibumblanch), Executive Director of Aledade's Delaware Accountable Care Organization (ACO), provides an in depth look into what it takes to manage a successful ACO comprised of high-performing independent providers. Tyler also gives Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) his expert opinion on what makes the First State such fertile ground for fostering new and innovative ideas.

]]> Tyler Blanchard (@skibumblanch), Executive Director of Aledade's Delaware Accountable Care Organization (ACO), provides an in depth look into what it takes to manage a successful ACO comprised of high-performing independent providers. Tyler also gives Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) his expert opinion on what makes the First State such fertile ground for fostering new and innovative ideas.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1637 full 15. Managing Referrals 15. Managing Referrals https://aledade.podbean.com/e/management-of-referrals/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/management-of-referrals/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2019 17:37:41 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/management-of-referrals-ad086d593f3a0feb588377e9afd2fe38 Dr. Annette DuBard (@AnnetteDuBard), Aledade’s VP of clinical strategy, digs into the crucial role of promoting high value specialist referrals when pursuing value-based care. Annette also gives Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) a view into clinical strategy at Aledade and how it informs an emerging tech-enabled, healthcare product offering.

]]> Dr. Annette DuBard (@AnnetteDuBard), Aledade’s VP of clinical strategy, digs into the crucial role of promoting high value specialist referrals when pursuing value-based care. Annette also gives Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) a view into clinical strategy at Aledade and how it informs an emerging tech-enabled, healthcare product offering.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1530 full 14. Value-Based Revolution 14. Value-Based Revolution https://aledade.podbean.com/e/value-based-revolution/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/value-based-revolution/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2019 22:41:28 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/value-based-revolution-c8a73509352dbade679ea920784bfe8c Dr. Shawn Purifoy (@drsp27) is a primary care provider at Malvern Family Medical Clinic in rural Arkansas, and Dr. Lee Fleischer is a primary care provider at PMA Medical Specialists in suburban Philadelphia. Despite practicing in dramatically different parts of the country, Shawn and Lee are in the vanguard of the value-based care revolution and Medical Directors at Aledade (@AledadeACO). They join Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss how primary care providers are leading the charge that is changing the face of American healthcare.

]]> Dr. Shawn Purifoy (@drsp27) is a primary care provider at Malvern Family Medical Clinic in rural Arkansas, and Dr. Lee Fleischer is a primary care provider at PMA Medical Specialists in suburban Philadelphia. Despite practicing in dramatically different parts of the country, Shawn and Lee are in the vanguard of the value-based care revolution and Medical Directors at Aledade (@AledadeACO). They join Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) to discuss how primary care providers are leading the charge that is changing the face of American healthcare.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1572 full 13. Bob Kocher: Aledade's First Investor 13. Bob Kocher: Aledade's First Investor https://aledade.podbean.com/e/bob-kocher-aledades-first-investor/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/bob-kocher-aledades-first-investor/#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:01:17 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/bob-kocher-aledades-first-investor-e6114b9b2ca772b5c57b9d97091c2299 Dr. Bob Kocher (@bobkocher) is a member of Aledade’s Board of Directors and a Partner at Venrock, where he focuses on healthcare IT and services investments. Additionally, he is a Consulting Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Senior Fellow and Advisory Board Member at the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at USC, and Guest Scholar at the Brookings Institution Engleberg Center for Health Reform. Bob talks about how he went from clinical medicine to health policy to venture capital and why he was Aledade’s first investor. He even gives Josh (@DrJIsrael ) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) some background on his annual list of healthcare predictions.

]]> Dr. Bob Kocher (@bobkocher) is a member of Aledade’s Board of Directors and a Partner at Venrock, where he focuses on healthcare IT and services investments. Additionally, he is a Consulting Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Senior Fellow and Advisory Board Member at the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at USC, and Guest Scholar at the Brookings Institution Engleberg Center for Health Reform. Bob talks about how he went from clinical medicine to health policy to venture capital and why he was Aledade’s first investor. He even gives Josh (@DrJIsrael ) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) some background on his annual list of healthcare predictions.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1974 full 12. Pathways to Success: Travis 2019 12. Pathways to Success: Travis 2019 https://aledade.podbean.com/e/pathways-to-success-travis-2019/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/pathways-to-success-travis-2019/#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2019 16:49:52 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/pathways-to-success-travis-2019-b28f2710a8c87b9e41a3fedb29dbc927 Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), VP of Policy at Aledade, returns to The ACO Show to provide some insight on the recent regulatory changes that will impact ACOs and their participating practices.

]]> Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), VP of Policy at Aledade, returns to The ACO Show to provide some insight on the recent regulatory changes that will impact ACOs and their participating practices.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1609 full 11. Emily Maxson - Value-Based Care 11. Emily Maxson - Value-Based Care https://aledade.podbean.com/e/emily-maxson-value-based-care/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/emily-maxson-value-based-care/#comments Sun, 23 Dec 2018 14:24:36 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/emily-maxson-value-based-care-e97f9c22b1baac65f4a303c3f9c296c9 Dr. Emily Maxson, an internal medicine physician and the senior Vice President at Aledade Inc. for Medical Affairs, delves into all that is value-based care with Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler).

]]> Dr. Emily Maxson, an internal medicine physician and the senior Vice President at Aledade Inc. for Medical Affairs, delves into all that is value-based care with Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler).

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1760 full 10. Aneesh Chopra: CareJourney 10. Aneesh Chopra: CareJourney https://aledade.podbean.com/e/aneesh-chopra-carejourney/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/aneesh-chopra-carejourney/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2018 19:06:01 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/aneesh-chopra-carejourney-8e20d768a53f8c68edec6000e74210de Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) interview with Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) Co-Founder of Hunch Analytics, President of CareJourney; and Former Chief Technology Office of the United States & Virginia Secretary of Technology.  He is also the author of Innovative State. Aneesh describes the role of data and analytics in transforming the US healthcare system and what he sees as the key factors that drive success in value-based care.  He brings his years of expertise and leadership to a wide-ranging discussion on the history, politics, and technological innovation that impact American healthcare at every level.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) interview with Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) Co-Founder of Hunch Analytics, President of CareJourney; and Former Chief Technology Office of the United States & Virginia Secretary of Technology.  He is also the author of Innovative State. Aneesh describes the role of data and analytics in transforming the US healthcare system and what he sees as the key factors that drive success in value-based care.  He brings his years of expertise and leadership to a wide-ranging discussion on the history, politics, and technological innovation that impact American healthcare at every level.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1459 full 9. Alex Blum: Partnerships 9. Alex Blum: Partnerships https://aledade.podbean.com/e/alex-blum-partnerships/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/alex-blum-partnerships/#comments Sun, 09 Dec 2018 22:42:23 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/alex-blum-partnerships-097a09e55e20197bc62ea1f2c6c4f583 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) interview Dr. Alex Blum (@alexblum), Aledade Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Alex details how well crafted partnerships can help drive value-based care and how payers outside of the Medicare world can be key when developing Accountable Care Organizations.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) interview Dr. Alex Blum (@alexblum), Aledade Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Alex details how well crafted partnerships can help drive value-based care and how payers outside of the Medicare world can be key when developing Accountable Care Organizations.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2505 full 8. Electronic Health Records 8. Electronic Health Records https://aledade.podbean.com/e/rick-velandingham-ehrs/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/rick-velandingham-ehrs/#comments Sun, 02 Dec 2018 16:17:34 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/rick-velandingham-ehrs-971d6425940a82a0d3ab11e9d6708fcf Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) interview with Rick Velandingham (@rickvHIT) Vice President of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Optimization at Aledade.  Rick discusses the role of EHRs in value-based care, and challenges and opportunities presented in current EHR landscape.  Rick also sheds light on how a company approaches a national strategy for EHR optimization while working with many different EHRs

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) interview with Rick Velandingham (@rickvHIT) Vice President of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Optimization at Aledade.  Rick discusses the role of EHRs in value-based care, and challenges and opportunities presented in current EHR landscape.  Rick also sheds light on how a company approaches a national strategy for EHR optimization while working with many different EHRs

]]> Aledade Inc false No 3214 full 7. Kansas ACO: In the Field 7. Kansas ACO: In the Field https://aledade.podbean.com/e/kansas-aco-in-the-field/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/kansas-aco-in-the-field/#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2018 14:53:06 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/kansas-aco-in-the-field-2f3e0f4c9c69f550015b82cf86f77dad Dr. Jen Brull (@mrsbrull) and Dr. Ryan Knopp join the ACO show to share their on-the-ground experience as primary care providers in an Accountable Care Organization, and how cutting edge population health and the use of data to improve patient care is making a difference in the Heartland.

]]> Dr. Jen Brull (@mrsbrull) and Dr. Ryan Knopp join the ACO show to share their on-the-ground experience as primary care providers in an Accountable Care Organization, and how cutting edge population health and the use of data to improve patient care is making a difference in the Heartland.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1726 full 6. Travis Broome: What’s New for 2019? 6. Travis Broome: What’s New for 2019? https://aledade.podbean.com/e/travis-broome-what%e2%80%99s-new-for-2019/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/travis-broome-what%e2%80%99s-new-for-2019/#comments Sun, 18 Nov 2018 18:07:38 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/travis-broome-what%e2%80%99s-new-for-2019-9c32e534f42399a1b1007081a52ee8fb Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) speak with Aledade VP of Policy and ACO Administration, Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed regulatory changes.  These include changes to the physician fee schedule and the outpatient payment system, and other regulations that will impact Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).  

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) speak with Aledade VP of Policy and ACO Administration, Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed regulatory changes.  These include changes to the physician fee schedule and the outpatient payment system, and other regulations that will impact Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).  

]]> Aledade Inc false No 1929 full 5. Mat Kendall: The Ground Game 5. Mat Kendall: The Ground Game https://aledade.podbean.com/e/mat-the-ground-game/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/mat-the-ground-game/#comments Sun, 11 Nov 2018 18:56:33 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/mat-the-ground-game-ed5f1fa3afae294bf011558570621cff Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) interview Mat Kendall (@matkendall), Aledade co-founder and Executive Vice President of Operations. Mat provides the final piece to Aledade’s origin story as well as an unrivaled perspective on how to operationalize a sustainable business model in value-based care.

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) interview Mat Kendall (@matkendall), Aledade co-founder and Executive Vice President of Operations. Mat provides the final piece to Aledade’s origin story as well as an unrivaled perspective on how to operationalize a sustainable business model in value-based care.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2563 full 4. Ahmed and Travis: Taking on Risk 4. Ahmed and Travis: Taking on Risk https://aledade.podbean.com/e/ahmed-and-travis/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/ahmed-and-travis/#comments Sun, 04 Nov 2018 13:38:42 -0500 aledade.podbean.com/ahmed-and-travis-c374e8878b97c8bf5991b8141cde4f91 Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) interview with former Regional Operations Manager at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and current VP of Policy and ACO Administration at Aledade, Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), and former Director in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT and current SVP of Network Performance and Strategy, Ahmed Haque (@aehaque).

Travis and Ahmed not only discuss their roles at Aledade, but they also weigh in on and the concept of “risk” in value-based care and the role it plays in the strategic decision-making of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).

]]> Josh (@DrJIsrael) and Joe (@JoeShonkwiler) interview with former Regional Operations Manager at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and current VP of Policy and ACO Administration at Aledade, Travis Broome (@Travis_Broome), and former Director in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT and current SVP of Network Performance and Strategy, Ahmed Haque (@aehaque).


Travis and Ahmed not only discuss their roles at Aledade, but they also weigh in on and the concept of “risk” in value-based care and the role it plays in the strategic decision-making of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2507 full 3. Sean Cavanaugh: The Policy 3. Sean Cavanaugh: The Policy https://aledade.podbean.com/e/sean-cavanaugh-the-policy/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/sean-cavanaugh-the-policy/#comments Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:28:29 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/sean-cavanaugh-the-policy-91d655bb36ad9a47d7d0775ff7f17225 Interview with Sean Cavanaugh, Chief Administrative Officer (@dc_cavanaugh) of Aledade, Inc. 

]]> Interview with Sean Cavanaugh, Chief Administrative Officer (@dc_cavanaugh) of Aledade, Inc. 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 3054 full 2. Edwin Miller: The Tech 2. Edwin Miller: The Tech https://aledade.podbean.com/e/edwin-miller-the-tech/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/edwin-miller-the-tech/#comments Sun, 21 Oct 2018 17:32:57 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/edwin-miller-the-tech-ec938fc698f4bd046c8361c6b5f16a18 Interview with Edwin Miller, CTO (@EdwinMillerHCIT) of Aledade Inc.

]]> Interview with Edwin Miller, CTO (@EdwinMillerHCIT) of Aledade Inc.

]]> Aledade Inc false No 3197 full 1. Farzad Mostashari: The Origin Story 1. Farzad Mostashari: The Origin Story https://aledade.podbean.com/e/farzad/ https://aledade.podbean.com/e/farzad/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:39:44 -0400 aledade.podbean.com/farzad-23133cf83a6a5e666a34d2161875ad4a Interview with Farzad Mostashari, Co-Founder and CEO of Aledade Inc. (@Farzad_MD) about the origins and challenges of accountable care organizations.

Dr. Mostashari is the former Head of the Office of National Coordinator for Health IT.

 

]]> Interview with Farzad Mostashari, Co-Founder and CEO of Aledade Inc. (@Farzad_MD) about the origins and challenges of accountable care organizations.

Dr. Mostashari is the former Head of the Office of National Coordinator for Health IT.

 

]]> Aledade Inc false No 2667 full