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Relentless Health Value

American Healthcare Entrepreneurs and Execs you might want to know. Talking. Relentless Health Value is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Stacey Richter, a healthcare entrepreneur celebrating fifteen years in the business side of healthcare. This show is for leaders in pharma, devices, payers, providers, patient advocacy and healthcare business. It"s for health industry innovators, entrepreneurs or wantrepreneurs or intrapreneurs. Relentless Healthcare Value is the show for you if you want

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INBW41: End-of-Year Wrap-Up and My Personal Charter...

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2024/12/26

In this Inbetweenisode titled 'End of Year Wrap Up and My Personal Charter Encore,' Stacey Richter extends heartfelt thanks to listeners and healthcare workers for their dedication. She reflects on the challenges of maintaining personal integrity in a profit-driven healthcare system and introduces her personal charter. This charter, focused on ensuring net positive outcomes for patients, acknowledges that achieving transformational change in healthcare requires a collective effort. Stacey

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Encore! EP419: The Financialization of Health...

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2024/12/19

Are you on the board of directors of a company? Or are you a shareholder of a publicly traded company? Or are you a CEO or a CFO or in-house counsel who reports to a board of directors or these shareholders? Well, this show is for you. And it’s about how the healthcare industry has become financialized at the same time that providing health benefits has become the second-biggest line item after payroll for most companies. We talked about that in a recent encore with Mark Cuban (EP418) also, as well

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36:44

EP458: A Really Unexpected Consideration for Solving...

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2024/12/12

In Episode 458 of Relentless Health Value, host Stacey Richter speaks with Dr. Komal Bajaj about innovative strategies for addressing staffing shortages in the healthcare sector. They explore the importance of cultural alignment within organizations, emphasizing trust and shared values to retain staff. Dr. Bajaj shares surprising findings from surveys indicating that healthcare workers are motivated by the goal of providing high-quality, planet-friendly care. The discussion highlights the

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EP457: It’s a Big Thing: Medical Spread Pricing. So,...

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2024/12/05

In this episode of 'Relentlessly Seeking Value,' host Stacey Richter is joined by healthcare entrepreneur Cynthia Fisher to discuss the crucial issue of medical spread pricing and the need for contract transparency. Fisher explains how hidden fees and spread pricing by middlemen are leading to substantial overcharges for employers and patients in the U.S. healthcare system. The conversation delves into recent lawsuits that highlight these practices, the legislative strides made to enforce price

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INBW40: Thank Yous and the Intersection of Product...

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2024/11/27

In this special Thanksgiving episode of Relentlessly Seeking Value, Stacey Richter discusses the significance of being 'givers' in healthcare, advocating for collaboration over transactional relationships to deliver real value to patients. She touches on the challenges and necessary shifts in healthcare market dynamics, emphasizing that true value is determined through bi-directional conversations between providers and end-users, like patients and plan sponsors. Stacey concludes with a call to

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Encore! EP418: Mark Cuban With a PSA for CEOs and...

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2024/11/21

In this encore episode, Mark Cuban discusses his insights and experiences on disrupting the healthcare and pharmacy benefits landscape with Stacey Richter. This show from last year was one of the most popular episodes of the past year. And it’s also extremely relevant right now, given all of the PBM (pharmacy benefit manager) goings-on, as well as ongoing litigation like the J&J lawsuit, etc. Listen to the show with Julie Selesnick (EP428) for more on that one. You can find the show notes with all

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Encore! EP415: Some Jumbo Employers Buying Better...

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2024/11/14

In this episode, Stacey Richter speaks with Rob Andrews, CEO of the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA) and former Congressman, about the strategic steps jumbo employers can take to achieve improved health outcomes while reducing cost. They delve into the importance of using data to discern effective practices, negotiate contracts, and hold intermediaries accountable. To Read The Show Notes With All Mentioned Links, Visit the Episode Page. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free

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39:30

EP456: Advice to Pharma at the Intersection of...

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2024/11/07

In this comprehensive episode host Stacey Richter sits down with Brian Reid to discuss pivotal aspects for the pharmaceutical industry. Key topics include understanding product value from the perspectives of plan sponsors, patients, and society, and the significance of benefit design in improving patient affordability. For the show notes with all links mentinoed, visit the episode page. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless

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38:45

EP455: A Leadership Blueprint for Measurably Better...

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2024/10/31

In this conversation, Stacey Richter engages with healthcare leader Dr. Beau Raymond from Ochsner Health Network to explore the blueprint for better patient care through enlightened leadership, data-driven strategies, and localized health initiatives. The discussion covers shifting from 'sick care' to preventative healthcare, integrating technology and data tools like glucometers for health coaching, and addressing health equity through accurate data and regional strategies. To Read the Show Notes

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34:54

EP454: How the Particle v Epic Lawsuit Impacts Plan...

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2024/10/24

In this episode, host Stacey Richter and guest Brendan Keeler dive deep into the significant legal clash between Epic and Particle over electronic health record (EHR) data access and market competition. To Read the Show Notes with Mentioned Links and a Full Transcript, Visit the Episode Page. This episode examines the broader repercussions on healthcare data exchange, including antitrust concerns, data liquidity, and the ethical considerations around secondary use of treatment data. The discussion

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37:00

EP453: Running a TPA (Third-Party Administrator) RFP...

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2024/10/17

In this episode, host Stacey Richter delves into the complexities of the Third Party Administrator (TPA) Request for Proposal (RFP) process with guest Claire Brockbank from 32BJUnion. The discussion highlights the critical role of contracts in managing health plans effectively and the potential pitfalls of accepting contracts crafted by TPAs without thorough review. Drawing from Claire's experience, they explore tactics like starting with your own contract paper in RFP processes to gain negotiation

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39:48

EP452: Fiduciary Duty vs the Healthcare Status Quo,...

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2024/10/10

In this episode I interview Cora Opsahl from the 32BJ Health Fund to examine the intricate dynamics between fiduciary duties and the entrenched status quo in healthcare. The discussion focuses on the challenges employers face when dealing with anti-competitive contracts and their responsibility to ensure plan expenses are reasonable. Cora Opsahl, my guest today, is the director of the 32BJ Health Fund, serving over 200,000 folks. Their ability to kick NewYork-Presbyterian, a big, consolidated,

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19:07

Spotlight Episode: Oncology Side Effect Management in...

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2024/10/03

In this Spotlight Episode host Stacey Richter discusses the management of oncology side effects with Dan Nardi, CEO of Reimagine Care. Highlighting the challenges cancer patients face, especially following chemotherapy which often leads to nausea and readmissions, the conversation delves into how Reimagine Care facilitates at-home integrative cancer care. Their services focus on proactive and reactive support via AI-driven tools like 'Remy' to assist patients outside of clinical environments. This

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12:39

EP451: Hey, Let’s Not Talk About Artificial...

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2024/09/26

In Episode 451 of Relentless Health Value, host Stacey Richter converses with Dr. Spencer Dorn about the implications of AI in healthcare, referencing lessons learned from EHR implementations. They discuss Kranzberg's first law of technology, which advises against labeling a technology as inherently good, bad, or neutral, emphasizing instead the importance of its application, configuration, and the human decisions surrounding its use. Dorn and Richter explore both the potential benefits and

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EP450: When Your Health Plan Is $9 Million in the...

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2024/09/19

In Episode 450 I speak with Marilyn Bartlett, a renowned CPA in the healthcare field, about her remarkable achievement of transforming the state of Montana’s employee health plan from $9 million in debt to a surplus of $112 million within three years. You can read the full show notes with mentioned links on the epsiode page. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. Marilyn discusses the steps she took, including

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38:07

EP449: For Clinical Leaders, Payers, and Plan...

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2024/09/12

So, I had a chance to read Dr. Marty Makary’s new book, which is called Blind Spots; and here’s why I wanted to get him to come back on Relentless Health Value and talk to you, people of the healthcare industry. It’s because of something that he said on page 127 and which I’ve been mulling over for probably years, actually. To Read The Full Article Including Links Mentioned, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless

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EP448 (Part 2): 340B: Why Employers Should Probably...

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2024/09/05

Maybe you’ve already caught Part 1 of my conversation with Shawn Gremminger, and if so, you're ahead of the game. But if not, no worries—here's the deal: I decided to split this deep dive into the 340B program with Shawn into two parts. So, feel free to jump into one or both—it’s totally up to you. To Read The Full Article Including Links Mentioned, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. These episodes don’t

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EP448 (Part 1): 340B: Where It Started, Where It Is...

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2024/09/05

So, after some pondering, I decided to release this conversation with Shawn Gremminger about 340B in two parts. So, listen to one, listen to both, pick your poison. Shawn Gremminger came up with three really important takeaways relative to 340B, which is a feat unto itself, considering how sprawling this conversation can be. So, if you came here for some concise and actionable takeaways, you have come to the right place. To Read The Full Article Including Links Mentioned, click here. If you enjoy

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The Euphemism That Has Become Value-Based Care, With...

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2024/08/29

In this Summer Short Episode of Relentlessly Seeking Value, host Stacey Richter discusses the hidden costs and inefficiencies of value-based care with Elizabeth Mitchell, President and CEO of the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH). To read the full article and show notes which include mentioned links, visit the episode page. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. They uncover how value-based care, often touted as

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Encore! EP413: The Intersection of Healthcare Waste,...

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2024/08/22

My conversation today is with Will Shrank, MD. Dr. Shrank led the evaluation group at CMMI (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation). He has spent time in the private sector, first at CVS Health and UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) as chief medical officer of the health plan in Pittsburgh, and then as the chief medical officer for Humana. Now he is a venture partner at Andreessen Horowitz and doing some consulting for CMMI. To read the full article and show notes which include

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