Civil Discourse hosted by Todd Furniss

How much of our personal #health is our own responsibility? How do our choices impact our overall health and the health of our communities?Robert Sundelius and Todd Furniss discuss the #importance of increasing personal health literacy, personal health agency, rewarding healthy choices, and health equity for individuals, and the overall impacts these aspects have on the #community, at large. Learn more about Robert Sundelius & #DisruptiveChangehttps://robertsundelius.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsundelius/The Emerging Healthcare Ecosystem | https://bit.ly/3XZT9ZgTodd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare #Book https://bit.ly/36h3E4L#CivilDiscourse | #Fb bit.ly/3JwkaMv#CivilDiscourse | #Rumble bit.ly/3wnUsWU#CivilDiscourse | #YT bit.ly/3wmPdqz#Furniss | #LinkedIn bit.ly/3tBFjQd#Furniss | #Twitter bit.ly/36ASqaV#TFIP | #Instagram bit.ly/36ASDLf#TFIP | #TikTok bit.ly/3IrN7bh

Peter Brodsky grew up in New York City and studied Russian literature at Yale. After graduating from Yale, he worked in investment banking and then private equity. Through his efforts he is helping revitalize South Dallas bringing opportunity and growth to, what many have felt, a continuously overlooked segment of Dallas.Learn more about Peter Brodsky & Red Birdhttps://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2017/september/can-peter-brodsky-jump-start-southern-dallas/https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/peter-brodsky-rebirth-of-red-bird-mall/ https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/video/6193690028001https://www.aiadallas.org/v/columns-detail/Profile-Peter-Brodsky/tn/Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare #Book https://bit.ly/36h3E4L#CivilDiscourse | #Fb bit.ly/3JwkaMv#CivilDiscourse | #Rumble bit.ly/3wnUsWU#CivilDiscourse | #YT bit.ly/3wmPdqz#Furniss | #LinkedIn bit.ly/3tBFjQd#Furniss | #Twitter bit.ly/36ASqaV#TFIP | #Instagram bit.ly/36ASDLf#TFIP | #TikTok bit.ly/3IrN7bh

The United States' power grid is extremely vulnerable, not only to physical orchestrated attacks, but electromagnetic pulses (EMP), geomagnetic disturbances (GMB) or cyber attacks. 'Grid Down, Power Up' is a documentary intended to start a movement. " This documentary helps us understand the threat, why it has become a threat, and demonstrates how we can fix this problem. The film is available for viewing at the link below from this website at ‘no cost’ (for some period of time), utilizing a ‘pay it forward’ model of distribution. Please share the film with your friends and associates through this mechanism."See the Trailer | https://griddownpowerup.com/Watch the full movie here | https://vimeo.com/760108157Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare #Book https://bit.ly/36h3E4L#CivilDiscourse | #Fb bit.ly/3JwkaMv#CivilDiscourse | #Rumble bit.ly/3wnUsWU#CivilDiscourse | #YT bit.ly/3wmPdqz#Furniss | #LinkedIn bit.ly/3tBFjQd#Furniss | #Twitter bit.ly/36ASqaV#TFIP | #Instagram bit.ly/36ASDLf#TFIP | #TikTok bit.ly/3IrN7bh

Sarah Lamb speaks with Todd Furniss about the future of South Dallas.About Sarah Lamb: Sarah is a successful commercial real estate broker, 2nd Vice President of the Board of Directors of Bryan's House of Dallas, a foundation that supports special needs children the Dallas area, and serves on TREC’s (The Real Estate Council) Public Policy Committee as well as the Associate Leadership Council, class of 2022. Sarah previously ran for Dallas City Council in 2019.https://www.sarahlambfortexas.com/issueshttps://ballotpedia.org/Sarah_Lambdallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2022/10/10/we-recommend-in-the-race-for-texas-house-district-114/Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare #Book https://bit.ly/36h3E4L#CivilDiscourse | #Fb bit.ly/3JwkaMv#CivilDiscourse | #Rumble bit.ly/3wnUsWU#CivilDiscourse | #YT bit.ly/3wmPdqz#Furniss | #LinkedIn bit.ly/3tBFjQd#Furniss | #Twitter bit.ly/36ASqaV#TFIP | #Instagram bit.ly/36ASDLf#TFIP | #TikTok bit.ly/3IrN7bh

Todd Furniss talks with Patrick Wallace of Beyond Risk, a firm created to become the largest, most comprehensive, alternative risk-insurance company to aid middle-market clients manage their agency's risk. Beyond Risk combines years of best-in-class experience in Property & Casualty management, Employee Benefits, and Captive Management, Beyond Risk offers a comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end alternative risk solutions. To learn more please visit https://www.beyondrisk.com/https://www.TFIP.group/------------------------------------00:00 | Introducing Patrick Wallace of Beyond Risk01:29 | What does Beyond Risk do02:38 | What are alternative risk strategies06:58 | How does sharing the risk lower costs08:49 | How do costs at Beyond Risk compare to competitors11:28 | Where do CEOs get their insurance from20:25 | How do you break the mold of preconceived ideas21:17 | Do your connections create inertia23:51 | What perspectives do you contend with when talking to HR reps28:54 | What is the biggest challenge you face31:55 | Do you have a community for captives33:38 | Do you have a pool of information for new members35:00 | How can we do better to lower costs for all------------------------------------Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare #Book https://bit.ly/36h3E4L#CivilDiscourse | #Fb bit.ly/3JwkaMv#CivilDiscourse | #Rumble bit.ly/3wnUsWU#CivilDiscourse | #YT bit.ly/3wmPdqz#Furniss | #LinkedIn bit.ly/3tBFjQd#Furniss | #Twitter bit.ly/36ASqaV#TFIP | #Instagram bit.ly/36ASDLf#TFIP | #TikTok bit.ly/3IrN7bh

On this week's episode of Civil Discourse, Todd Furniss speaks with David Minifie of Centene about the changes that stemmed from the impending changes from the ACA as well as changes facilitated by the enactment of the ACA (Affordable Care Act).#TFIP #healthcarerevolution #CivilDiscourse #affordablecareact 00:00 | Introduction01:05 | Introducing David Minifie07:50 | How did you see the ACA as an opportunity?09:52 | Let's define our terms11:40 | Managed Care13:59 | What does Centene do when the ACA comes out?18:56 | What is the average amount someone would pay under the plan?20:52 | How is your model better than the traditional private insurance model?25:55 | The Current problems with HSAs27:06 | What are we insuring against?31:35 | Health Insurance, Education & Inflated Costs38:41 | Administrative Cost Inflations42:32 | Culture, Sustainability & the FutureTodd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare #Book https://bit.ly/36h3E4L#CivilDiscourse | #Fb bit.ly/3JwkaMv#CivilDiscourse | #Rumble bit.ly/3wnUsWU#CivilDiscourse | #YT bit.ly/3wmPdqz#Furniss | #LinkedIn bit.ly/3tBFjQd#Furniss | #Twitter bit.ly/36ASqaV#TFIP | #Instagram bit.ly/36ASDLf#TFIP | #TikTok bit.ly/3IrN7bh

"In a time when health insurance is more complicated than ever, Todd Furniss and Vic Gatto discuss the innovations on the horizon for healthcare and ways that venture capitalists can aid in getting these innovations to patients.#CivilDiscourse #HealthInsurance #RethinkHealthcare____________________00:00 | Intro00:34 | Introducing Vic Gatto01:26 | What do you do?03:57 | What was C0V1D-19’s impact on the healthcare industry?06:01 | What is Venture Capital?08:30 | What do you see for the future?13:42 | What happens when the executive order expires?17:40 | If the cost changes, it may or may not impact prices?18:59 | Health Insurance does not mean what we think it means.20:39 | Health vs. Auto Insurance25:17 | #Price #Transparency29:18 | Personal Responsibility & Engagement33:12 | Rewarding healthy behavior37:59 | Making changes to serve better38:55 | Creating demand45:17 | Supply-side innovations53:49 | The importance of Consumer Advocacy____________________Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare #Book https://bit.ly/36h3E4L#CivilDiscourse | #Fb bit.ly/3JwkaMv#CivilDiscourse | #Rumble bit.ly/3wnUsWU#CivilDiscourse | #YT bit.ly/3wmPdqz#Furniss | #LinkedIn bit.ly/3tBFjQd#Furniss | #Twitter bit.ly/36ASqaV#TFIP | #Instagram bit.ly/36ASDLf#TFIP | #TikTok bit.ly/3IrN7bh"

Mr. Jack Latus is the CEO of LATUS Health.LATUS Health is on a mission to improve access to quality healthcare in the workplace. By developing and implementing digital-first healthcare solutions, LATUS is enabling employees to receive the care they need, whenever they need it, wherever they are. LATUS uses cutting-edge, immersive technology and a focus on behavioral science to deliver better health outcomes in a more efficient, cost effective, and environmentally friendly way.#Latus #Innovation #RethinkingHealthcare #CivilDiscourse--------------------00:00 | Intro01:05 | Introducing Jack Latus of Latus Health01:58 | What is Latus Health?03:51 | How is occupational health organized within the NIH?06:27 | What is the difference between the UK & US?08:40 | Do you want to bring this tech to the US?11:30 | Opportunity in the near-future12:31 | The Challenge13:18 | The issue of engagement18:22 | Finding the right incentives19:57 | Taking personal responsibility23:14 | Being proactive with telehealth29:05 | Wearables & the metaverse 34:26 | The opportunity for "better"36:57 | Rugby39:19 | What is next for Latus?44:28 | Is Latus active outside of England currently?--------------------For more information about #Latus:https://latushealth.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/latushealth/http://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-latus-12497384https://www.twitter.com/latushealthhttps://www.facebook.com/latushealthltd/Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare #Book https://bit.ly/36h3E4L#CivilDiscourse | #Fb bit.ly/3JwkaMv#CivilDiscourse | #Rumble bit.ly/3wnUsWU#CivilDiscourse | #YT bit.ly/3wmPdqz#Furniss | #LinkedIn bit.ly/3tBFjQd#Furniss | #Twitter bit.ly/36ASqaV#TFIP | #Instagram bit.ly/36ASDLf#TFIP | #TikTok bit.ly/3IrN7bh

John Kirke leads BevCap Management's healthcare captive team, client services and growth strategies empowering clients to create value for their organization through healthcare benefits sponsored in stop loss captives.

"Jim Denison joins host Todd Furniss to discuss the lack of #CivilDiscourse within our culture, the emerging secular faith, and The Coming Tsunami of cultural opposition in our society today. #Faith #Morality #ComingTsunami-----------Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare https://www.thesixtypercentsolution.com/product/hardcover-edition/1To learn more about Todd Furniss:https://linktr.ee/tfip----------Dr. Denison is a cultural scholar, pastor, and author who helps people respond biblically and redemptively to the vital issues of our day.He is also the co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, a Dallas-based nonprofit that comments on current issues through a biblical lens.He is a widely sought speaker, podcaster, and subject-matter expert on radio about cultural issues from a biblical perspective.In 2009, Jim Denison and Jeff Byrd founded the Denison Forum in Dallas, Texas, with three employees. Their goal was to encourage spiritual awakening while equipping believers to engage with the issues and news of the day. Jim Denison’s The Daily Article is distributed via email, social media, and podcast to hundreds of thousands of culture-changing Christians daily.Denison Forum is part of Denison Ministries, which also includes First15, Christian Parenting, and Janet Denison’s ministry.To learn more about Jim Denison & Denison Ministries:www.denisonforum.orgFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/DenisonForumInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/dr.jimdenison/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/denisonforum/Twitter | https://twitter.com/jimdenisonYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/denisonforum"

In an industry riddled with oligopolies, Todd Furniss engages with Abhishek Singh, a partner of the Everest Group, on the research and implications of healthcare data with Oracle's purchase of Cerner.Abhishek researches and ideates on technology; specifically how technology’s application will help healthcare become more intuitive and caring toward individuals.#CivilDiscourse #HealthcareData #medicaltechnology #rethinkhealthcare----------0:00 | What trends do you see forthcoming?7:33 | What tools would be needed?10:13 | What problems do you foresee regarding privacy?15:24 | Do you see providers moving to blockchain?17:34 | What can we do with AI?20:06 | Do you see AI as a physician's assistant?25:50 | Consumers can get better cash prices than with insurance?27:00 | What are your takeaways from the Cerner business combination?34:37 | How do you see new tech heling with business models?39:24 | What do you see happening in 5 years?43:09 | What other macro issues do you see now and in the future? ----------To learn more about Everest Group:www.EverestGrp.comConnect with Abhishek:Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/todd.furniss.12 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/absingh1112/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-singh-94244810/Twitter | https://twitter.com/AbhishekxSingh----------Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare https://www.thesixtypercentsolution.com/product/hardcover-edition/1Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/todd.furniss.12Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/toddfurnisstfip/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-furniss-aba27/Twitter | https://twitter.com/TFurniss

"On this week's episode of #CivilDiscourse, host Todd Furniss speaks with congressional candidate, Jimmy Crumpacker about the issues facing #Oregon, and the nation.#CivilDiscourse #VoteCrumpacker #OR05 #JimmyCrumpackerforCongress0:00 Introduction1:37 Introducing Jimmy Crumpacker4:00 Why Congress?5:25 What is your platform?8:52 What do Oregonians care about?10:49 Federal government digging a financial hole?17:15 Medicare for all or National Bankruptcy19:46 What are your ideas on cutting spending?23:01 Healthcare Reform Ideas29:03 Solutions for tomorrow start today31:26 Are your constituents worried about the future?36:35 Broadband and Education42:45 What are your constituent’s top 3 issues?46:20 How do you plan to help your district from Washington?53:50 What is your vision for the future?Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crumpackerforcongressFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JimmyCrumpackerOfficialTwitter - https://twitter.com/VoteCrumpackerTodd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare https://www.thesixtypercentsolution.com/product/hardcover-edition/1https://www.facebook.com/todd.furniss.12https://www.instagram.com/toddfurnisstfip/https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-furniss-aba27/https://twitter.com/TFurniss"

"Host of Civil Discourse Todd Furniss speaks with Scott Thompson about innovations in genetic testing to boost healthcare.#CivilDiscourse #GeneticTesting #GeneticDirect #Health #GxSlim #GeneTesting0:00 - Introductions1:05 - What is Genetic Direction?3:50 - What is GxSlim?5:24 - Eating for your genetics7:42 - Who is this made for?10:12 - How can one get this test?11:53 - Are Hospital systems affiliates?16:17 - Is GX available in foreign markets?20:02 - How does one find a service provider?20:36 - What is GxRenew?22:25 - Taking action from information23:47 - What is GxPerform?27:38 - Working around business models for individual health29:22 - What is the cost?32:59 - How does Gx compare to 23 & Me?38:48 - Where do you see this technology going?Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare https://www.thesixtypercentsolution.com/product/hardcover-edition/1https://www.facebook.com/todd.furniss.12https://www.instagram.com/toddfurnisstfip/https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-furniss-aba27/https://twitter.com/TFurniss"

Todd Furniss speaks with Dallas County County Commissioner J.J. Koch about minding the gap of economic independence, economic dependency, and their overall impacts on our various systems. Commissioner J.J. Koch has been an active member of the Dallas County community for over 18 years. He came to Dallas in 2002 after graduating from Duke University to attend SMU Dedman School of Law. It was there he met his wife, Amanda, who is also an attorney.Throughout law school, J.J. clerked for the law firm retained by the Dallas Police Association. After law school, he began his legal career in the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, where he served as a Prosecutor.Upon entering private practice, J.J. represented Dallas Police officers as an attorney for the Dallas Fraternal Order of Police. He briefly helmed a tech start up that was incubated locally in the Tech Wildcatters program. He has subsequently worked with Thompson Reuters, a company specializing in cutting-edge technologies for corporate as well as government entities. Prior to his election as Dallas County Commissioner, he worked as an attorney with William M. Woodall, P.C., where he was considered an expert in the field of legal technology.J.J., Amanda and their two children are active members of the Dallas County community and attend Highland Park United Methodist Church. In the past J.J. has been a “Big” with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, has served as Treasurer and Board Member for the HPUMC Child Development Program and has worked with Habitat for Humanity. He was a volunteer assistant wrestling coach at Bishop Lynch High School and currently coaches his son and other kids at the Scots Wrestling Club.#DallasCounty #mindthegap #civildiscourseTodd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare https://www.thesixtypercentsolution.com/product/hardcover-edition/1https://www.facebook.com/todd.furniss.12https://www.instagram.com/toddfurnisstfip/https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-furniss-aba27/https://twitter.com/TFurniss

Stan Warren (aka “Pharmacy Stan”) and I unpack the complexity of the distribution models of pharmaceuticals. Overlapping ownership and counterproductive incentive structures, we learn that the industry is fraught with conflicts of interest. The only thing this model promises is high prices to consumers. Join me for a fascinating journey with an unlikely hero.I am the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare https://www.thesixtypercentsolution.com/product/hardcover-edition/1available on Amazon 👇https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WJ8CD25/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0https://www.facebook.com/todd.furniss.12https://www.instagram.com/toddfurnisstfip/https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-furniss-aba27/https://twitter.com/TFurniss"

Amanda Schnetzer is the co-founder of FirstThen, a pre-seed digital health and wellness company seeking to reimagine the family experience of caring for a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).For more information about Amanda's mission: https://www.firstthen.com/

What if you could get healthcare for less? What if you could pay for healthcare yourself? These are not silly questions. They are not rooted in unreasonable demands, and the goal implicit in each should be achievable. In this podcast I examine how to reduce costs by leveraging the buying power of the patient (through HSAs) as well as childcare. #CivilDiscourse #Conversation #Solutions #ToddFurniss #TFIP #Author #Speaker #Expert #TheSixtyPercentSolution #Ideas #Empathy #Perspective #CommonGround #Society #Business #UnitedStates #Access #Education #Competition #Consumer #Provider #Doctor

Wife, mom, and veterans advocate, Tiffany Smiley saw first-hand the roadblocks the federal bureaucracy puts in the way of our wounded warriors. Fighting for her husband’s recovery, Tiffany took on the Veterans Administration and won. Then she took her message of reform all the way to the White House to ensure all of America’s wounded heroes receive the care they deserve. Now, Tiffany is running for U.S. Senate to bring common-sense leadership to solve the problems facing hardworking Washington families.To learn more about Tiffany Smiley visit: http://www.smileyforwashington.com/#CivilDiscourse #Conversation #Solutions #ToddFurniss #TFIP #Author #Speaker #Expert #TheSixtyPercentSolution #Ideas #Empathy #Perspective #CommonGround #Society #Business #UnitedStates #Access #Education #Competition #Consumer #Provider #Doctor #Tiffany #Smiley

Dr. Laura Murray is a Senior Scientist at Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health in the Department of Mental Health and International Health; a clinical psychologist by training. She is a co-founder of the Applied Mental Health Research group, which has developed and refined a Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation (DIME) methodology for use with mental and behavioral health initiatives in low-resource countries. Dr. Murray has extensive expertise in a wide range of evidence-based treatments for mental and behavioral problems. She has conducted research ranging from qualitatively understanding mental health, to full randomized trials of treatments focusing on low and middle income countries globally such as Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Ukraine, Iraq, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea and many others. Much of her work has included topics of violence, child abuse, trauma, depression, sex trafficking, substance use, externalizing problems (e.g., risk behaviors), and relationship issues. Dr. Murray is co-developer of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA; www.cetaglobal.org) – a modular, flexible multi-problem transdiagnostic approach built to address implementation and sustainability barriers. CETA has been evaluated in 3 large randomized clinical trials and one open trial showing effectiveness on depression, trauma, violence, anxiety, substance misuse, relationship problems, aggression, and safety in high-risk situations. Dr. Murray publishes extensively on global mental health in top journals, trains globally, regularly speaks at conferences and organizations, and consults with organizations to improve functioning through skills training on stress, resiliency and leadership.#CivilDiscourse #Conversation #Solutions #ToddFurniss #TFIP #Author #Speaker #Expert #TheSixtyPercentSolution #Ideas #Empathy #Perspective #CommonGround #Society #Business #UnitedStates #Access #Education #Competition #Consumer #Provider #Doctor #Laura #Murray #Psychology #Psychologist #Systems #Stress #Resiliency #Leadership

At an early age, Christine had a talent for modeling and could be seen on campaigns for distinguished brands such as Guess, J. Crew, JCPenney, Pepsi, Target, and more. Her lifestyle took a hard turn at 35 when health issues arose and by 42, Christine was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer. With the support of her faith, family and friends, referred to as her “team of angels”, Christine won her battle and devoted her life to spreading hope, encouragement, and selflessness. Christine is the bestselling author of “Walk Beside Me”, a story of her struggle with self-image, devastating health issues, friendship, and trusting in God.Christine shares her uplifting journey and lessons learned along the way. Her world changed from focusing on outer beauty to understanding the importance of inner beauty and self esteem.Christine is currently on the board of EBeauty – a National charitable wig exchange program for cancer patients who cannot afford to purchase wigs, as well as being the President of the board of People Of Purpose – a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the rate of recidivism.To learn more about Christine visit: https://christinehandy.com/#CivilDiscourse #Conversation #Solutions #ToddFurniss #TFIP #Author #Speaker #Expert #TheSixtyPercentSolution #Ideas #Empathy #Perspective #CommonGround #Society #Business #UnitedStates #Access #Education #Competition #Consumer #Provider #Doctor #Christine #Handy #Author #Motivation #Lifestyle #Survivor #Strength