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Podcasts

Is food the missing link in healthcare’s cost crisis?

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R. J. Briscione is a principal with the HMA Strategy and Transformation Practice. R.J. shares insights gained from his experience in Medicaid managed care, CVS business development, and how he made the leap into healthcare from aeronautics. RJ shares key insights on addressing food insecurity, nutrition education, and tailored food interventions that measurably drive better health outcomes. Join us as we highlight the vital role of food in healthcare and uncover actionable strategies for community organizations looking to impact patient outcomes by improving upstream determinants of health.

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Can continuous quality improvement transform healthcare equity?

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Leticia Reyes-Nash is a principal in HMA’s community strategies practice and an expert in healthcare equity and innovation in healthcare service delivery. Leticia shares her inspiring journey from political and community organizing to her work in health policy, highlighting the importance of addressing health equity and the challenges within healthcare systems. She discusses strategies for integrating equity into business practices, emphasizing the need for continuous quality improvement, humility, and patience in healthcare initiatives.

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What would it take to make the ACA more affordable?

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Liz Wroe is a principal at Leavitt Partners DC office and former Senate health policy director. Liz talks about the evolution of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sharing her experiences during the ACA’s passage, repeal efforts, and stabilization of the individual market. She discusses challenges in bending the cost curve, the impact of ACA subsidies and silver loading, and the need for more honest conversations in healthcare policy.

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Why is Behavioral Health So Hard to Fix?

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This episode of Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare features Dr. Gina Lasky, managing director at Health Management Associates, offering her unique perspective on the persistent challenges surrounding behavioral healthcare. Drawing from her extensive experience and research, Dr. Lasky delves into the complex reasons behind the fragmentation of our behavioral health system and the role incentives play in exacerbating this issue. This episode is for anyone exploring innovative strategies to reform the current reimbursement framework to align incentives for patient-centered outcomes to foster collaboration across disciplines to promote whole-person well-being.