Healthcare Rap

Praia Health CEO Justin Dearborn and VP of Strategy & Operations Doug Grapski discuss the greatest opportunities for health systems to lead out in orchestrating consumer experiences. Don't know what that means? Doug describes it at a 3rd-grade level.  All that, plus a rapid fire round and the first of our new Shout Out segments.  Healthcare Rap is partnering with Healthcare Now Radio to create the largest and most trusted thought leadership platform for consumer health. Contact Jared Johnson at jared@ulteradigital.com to learn how your organization can be part of it today.  (#478) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Farzad Mostashari, Co-Founder and CEO of Aledade, shares how they prevented 267,000 hospital and ED visits in 2024, other real results for value-based care, and why blood pressure control is one of his favorite KPIs.  All that, plus the the Flava of the Week about the Rap Remix in ’26. Why does our show keep evolving, and how do we hope our new Rap intro encourages you to champion the consumer POV?  Healthcare Rap is partnering with Healthcare Now Radio to create the largest and most trusted thought leadership platform for consumer health. Contact Jared Johnson at jared@ulteradigital.com to learn how your organization can be part of it today.  (#477) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared and Zain wrap up 2025 and the annual Predictions Series with O.G. guest co-host James Gardner. They keep themselves accountable to last year’s predictions and share seven new trends they're watching heading into 2026.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the two opposing perspectives of digital health. How did Ryan Howells recently describe the dichotomy of digital health’s current state, and how can we join the side that feels optimistic and energized by the work that’s being done?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare.  Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#476)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Predictions Series continues with popular returning guests Jane Sarasohn-Kahn and Amy Heymans sharing where they see consumer health heading in the coming months and years, including some pretty big trends that may surprise you. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about CMS’ new ACCESS model. What chronic conditions is it targeting, and could this be a pivotal moment for digital health?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare.  Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#475)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our annual Predictions Series kicks off with Ryan Howells, Principal at Leavitt Partners, and Kristen Valdes, Founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health, as they have fun and offer predictions about consumer health in 2026 and beyond. Stay tuned as they share a vision of how today’s health IT policies and investments can make tomorrow’s consumer-centered ecosystem a reality. Spoiler alert: it’s about implementing open standards.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about CMS’ health tech ecosystem. What progress did their latest health tech event represent, and how important is the vision of interoperability that they’re creating?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare.  Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#474)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Schuster and Therese Lockemy join Jared for his latest candid conversation about careers and leadership at the intersection of healthcare, marketing, and technology. Even in one of the industry’s most challenging times, they find encouragement and acknowledgement while getting very real about how to navigate unexpected twists and turns.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about GoodRx disrupting the GLP-1 marketplace. What could be the ripple effects of their new low-price offerings on consumer health behaviors, and where else might GoodRx take their formula of telehealth and discount prescriptions?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare!  Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#473)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Murray, Managing Director of the BDO Center for Healthcare Excellence and Innovation, shares how leaders can balance the excitement of AI innovation with the discipline of proper planning, how he helps organizations decide where to invest first, and why adoption might be the only metric that really matters.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the Pharma Direct-To-Patient (DTP) trend. Where are Pharma giants placing their bets, and how aggressively are they pushing to own more of the consumer relationship?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare!  Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#472)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from HLTH '25: Manuel Hoyer, Head of Industry for Health & Wellness for North America at TikTok, shares what’s driving health & wellness to be one of the fastest-growing categories on the platform, some simple ways to intentionally build trust with health-related content, and how consumers take action based on what they engage with on TikTok.  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare!  Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#471) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Faycurry shares how Fay Nutrition became Amazon’s first nutrition partner, what it means for consumers, and how to make dieticians be a part of more everyday moments.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about doctors still resenting patients for doing their own research. Why did the co-founder of Open Evidence say that informing patients makes physicians’ lives harder, and what have we learned about where consumers actually look for health information in the Age of ChatGPT?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare! Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#470)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from HLTH '25: Dr. Muthu Alagappan, Founder and CEO of Counsel Health, Ryan Jacobs, SVP of Strategy & Partnerships at Marathon Health, and Lior Rauchberger, CEO of Gene By Gene, discuss the latest opportunities for consumers to get answers from preventive care and genomics.  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare!  Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#469) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Corleto shares how her own lack of answers led to founding Lyv Health, how to know when it’s time to dig deeper into your personal health, and why women’s longevity has been a blind spot but is now a substantial opportunity in the space.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Peloton’s new research study exploring how targeted exercise can alleviate menopause symptoms. What is their goal of teaming up with ReSpin Health, and how does it transcend a traditional brand partnership?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare! Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#468)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from HLTH '25: Welldoc’s Chief AI Officer Anand Iyer, Health Gorilla CEO Bob Watson, and Komodo Health President and Co-Founder Web Sun and Head of Revenue Strategy John Wollman discuss the latest advancements in personal health data.  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare!  Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#467) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Blosl joins us to share some of his observations from his first few months as CEO of DexCare, how the concept of care orchestration helps health systems see care journeys from the consumer’s POV, and the tsunami of innovation that’s already washing ashore.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Best Buy Health’s senior care products. Why is their new digital shopping experience a good reminder to focus on products that don’t get a lot of fanfare, and how can we each play a bigger role in accelerating the adoption of consumer health?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare!  Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#466)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from HLTH '25: Anika Gardenhire, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Ardent Health, Michael Dalton, CEO and Founder of Ovatient, and Dr. Vindell Washington, Chief Clinical Officer at Verily Life Sciences, discuss the latest advancements in consumer experience, particularly engagement in between healthcare episodes.  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare! Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#465)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from HLTH '25: Dr. Jon Van Der Veer, Founder of Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care, Dr. Erica Armstrong, Founder of Root Functional Medicine, and Jason Campana, CEO of LifeSpeak, discuss the latest advancements in employee benefits, wellness, and primary care.  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare! Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#464)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel Krush, CEO & Co-Founder of Hyro, dives deep into taking shared responsibility for consumer engagement, the significance of proactive patient care, and he does an admirable job when asked to explain agentic AI to a 3rd grader!  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks. Can such a simple solution meaningfully bridge care gaps, and can the rest of the industry turn this kind of convenience into better outcomes?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare! Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#463)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from HLTH '25: Jim Kirby, Chief Commercial Officer at Kroger Health, Dr. Christina Valentine, Chief Medical Officer at Kate Farms, and Dr. Carlos Nunez, Chief Medical Officer at Resmed, discuss how nutrition and sleep innovations are using the consumer POV to bridge the gap between traditional sick care and consumer-based well care.  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare! Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#462)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from HLTH '25: Oren Nissim, Founder of remote care company Brook Health, Dr. David Buchanan, Founder of the recently launched value-based multispecialty practice Town Square Health, and Dr. Ricky Choi, Head of Digital Health at Samsung, discuss how they’re seeing the consumer POV being incorporated to bridge the gap between traditional sick care and consumer-based well care.  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare! Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#461)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hold on tight, folks. Max Marchione, Co-Founder of Superpower, gives us a vision of the future of health as more people understand the difference between prevention and enhancing life.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the annual HLTH conference. What trends did Jared synthesize from the official media announcements, and how do we push for progress long after the lights turn out at the convention center?  JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare! Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#460)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mindy Grantham shares insights from her experience as a marketing leader for some of the most well-known cancer centers in the country. You’ll finish this episode feeling hopeful that we can make cancer journeys consumer-centered, and you’ll have a little more empathy for patients who struggle navigating a system that wasn’t built for them. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about rebuilding consumer trust in healthcare. What lessons did the MDRG team share with our Community, and just how much has trust dropped since the pandemic?  SPOTLIGHT: FRIDAYS  Lose weight with GLP-1 + GIP treatment, lifestyle coaching, and full support, for one transparent price. Everything you need to achieve lasting results: medical guidance, personalized coaching, insurance assistance, and a supportive community. No surprises.  No fine print.  Get your custom plan today: www.joinfridays.com/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=healthcare_rap JOIN THE COMMUNITY  This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Come learn how to bridge the gap between sick care and well care as we highlight the consumer POV in healthcare! Join today: healthcarerapcommunity.com (#459)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.