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Joining today’s episode is R.J. Briscione, Senior Director of Social Determinants of Health Strategy & Execution at CVS | Aetna. In this 30 minute episode, R.J. digs into all of the silver linings he’s seen over the last year, including the focus of today’s show, Feeding South Florida. R.J. answers questions like: How did Feeding South Florida turn into a double silver lining as a result of the pandemic? What eye-opening moments impacted the future direction of the program? How did member stories impact the next phase of Feeding South Florida initiatives? To connect with R.J.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjbriscione/ To learn more about Feeding South Florida: https://feedingsouthflorida.org/…

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3 - Transforming Virtual Care & the Path Ahead with Chris Bevolo 24:56

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Chris Bevolo, Chief Brand Officer at Revive Health and host of the No Normal Show podcast joins this episode of RadioRev to talk about the quick transformation virtual care underwent as COVID-19 forced the world to shut down. Chris answers questions like: What’s the difference between telehealth and virtual care? Once the pandemic started, how did legacy health systems handle the overnight need for virtual health and how are they innovating to keep up with demand? As we emerge from the pandemic, where do we go from here? To connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbevolo/ To listen to the No Normal Show podcast: https://www.thinkrevivehealth.com/no-normal To learn more about ReviveHealth: https://www.thinkrevivehealth.com/ Chris Bevolo is Chief Brand Officer at ReviveHealth, a full-service healthcare marketing agency based in Nashville, TN. He has worked with dozens of hospitals and health systems across the U.S. in the past two decades, is a frequent keynote speaker, and has authored six books on healthcare branding and marketing.…

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2 - The Overnight Need for Telehealth & the Barriers to Access with Lora Alexander 25:09

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Lora Alexander, Vice President of Engagement & Design at Icario joins the show to talk about one aspect of healthcare that needed to transform overnight—literally—during the height of the pandemic: telehealth . In this episode, Lora discusses how behavioral research has supported telehealth & healthcare during the pandemic, answering questions like: How were we able to implement telehealth so quickly? What has Icario's role been to connect more people to health? What makes you feel optimistic about the future? Plus, a conversation about the digital divide and the barriers we still need to overcome to make telehealth accessible for all. To connect with Lora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loraalexander/ To learn more about Icario: https://www.icariohealth.com…

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1 - Impacting Mental Health Through Pharmacogenomics with Scott Megill 13:13

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Scott Megill, President & CEO at Coriell Life Sciences joins the premiere episode of season 3 of RadioRev to talk about pharmacogenomics and how it relates to mental health care. In this episode, Scott discusses some of the silver linings that emerged over the last year in healthcare, answering questions like: What's unique about Coriell's approach? What's the role of personalization in the work that you do? How does pharmacogenomics improve mental health treatment? To connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmegill/ To learn more about Coriell Life Sciences: https://www.coriell.com/ Scott Megill is President and Chief Executive Officer of Coriell Life Sciences (CLS). With a vision to translate decades of cutting-edge genetic research into insights that empower the most precise medical care, Scott launched Coriell Life Sciences out of the renowned Coriell Institute for Medical Research in 2013. Under his leadership, CLS earned recognition as IBM’s Global Entrepreneur of the Year and has grown to become an internationally trusted provider of comprehensive medication risk management solutions, bioinformatics, and genetic interpretation and reporting services. Pioneering innovation in precision medicine, Scott is a driving force in setting the industry standard for pharmacogenomics and advancing a healthier world. An entrepreneurial leader recognized for unlocking the power of technology to fuel smarter healthcare, Scott spearheads collaboration with major healthcare providers, payers, employers, physicians, and other providers to help improve lives and reduce healthcare costs. He is passionate about educating others and is an advocate for the advancement of precision medicine through his involvement with organizations, including the Employer and Provider Health Innovation Roundtables, Personalized Medicine Coalition, Business Group on Health, Health Action Council, among others. Scott previously served as CIO at the Coriell Institute for Medical Research and held business technology leadership roles at Dow Chemical Company and Rohm and Haas. He also founded the Moorestown Robotics Club, an organization that immerses New Jersey elementary, middle, and high school students in the excitement of science and technology through international robotics competitions. Scott holds an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Villanova University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Philosophy from Drew University.…

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RadioRev Season III Trailer 1:44

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Welcome to the trailer for a new season of RadioRev! This season we're back to bring you fresh new interviews with healthcare leaders and experts designed to inspire, engage, and offer new perspectives on what it means to connect people to health. Since the end of season 2, the world has weathered a pandemic. We’ve experienced a lot of uncertainty and change that catapulted the healthcare industry into a new reality where creativity and bright spots have unexpectedly emerged as a response to this radical change in the way we live, work, and seek healthcare. So this season really is about focusing on the bright spots. The innovations. The positive outcomes. Highlighting the member stories that don’t often get heard. It’s all about the silver linings without brushing aside the realities because we’ll talk about those, too. But, we hope to shine a lot on all of the amazing work that’s happening to make the world a healthier place. A lot of the conversations we’re going to have are going to focus on social determinants of health, barriers to quality care, and how we’re thinking about mental health in this new era as we emerge from a time of isolation and social distancing. We are thrilled to be back and look forward to bringing you new episodes over the next 6 weeks. To be the first to hear about new episodes of RadioRev make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.…

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8 - The Effect of the Post-COVID Wave on Social Determinants of Health with Sara Ratner 34:42

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In the finale episode of our Social Determinants of Health season, Sara Ratner, SVP of Government Programs & Strategic Initiatives joins the to wrap things up, discussing the impact of COVID-19 and urging us to think ahead about the new era of SDoH. This conversation dives into questions including: What's localization and how can we use it to understand SDoH at the block level? How will the COVID-19 pandemic shape the future of how we think and talk about SDoH? What’s the single most important takeaway healthcare organizations should remember about social determinants of health? To connect with Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sararatner/ About Sara Ratner A proven leader in the healthcare industry, Sara was the CEO of HealthEHR where she helped venture-backed organizations develop Medicare and Medicaid program strategies for emerging markets leveraging CMS and state frameworks to generate opportunities for program development and expansion. She has also served as SVP, Corporate Systems and Compliance at RedBrick Health, President of NeoPath Health, and as General Counsel, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Human Resources at CVS CareMark (MinuteClinic division). Sara serves on several Boards of Directors, including Proximal Health, a venture-backed health insurance company that she co-founded; she has also previously served on other for-profit and nonprofit Boards of Directors. Throughout her career Sara has received notable awards such as the Business Journal Top 25 Women to Watch, Top 40 under 40, and was named part of Twin Cities Business Real Power 50. She earned a B.A, cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis, and her J.D. from St. Louis University graduating magna cum laude. To foster her competitive spirit, Sara actively trains and competes as a triathlete, racing in international distance triathlons to Ironmans.…

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7 - How Community Healthcare Workers Innovate to Overcome Medication-Related SDoH Barriers 34:32

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In this episode we are joined by June Simmons, President & CEO with Partners in Care Foundation and Ray Woosley, Founding President of the Arizona Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics. They discuss the critical role of community healthcare workers in the HomeMeds program and share stories about the incredible impact this program has had on members. Key discussion points in this episode include: The SDoH impact on Medicare populations Examples of how medications relate to SDoH How community healthcare workers address SDoH barriers and drive positive health outcomes To connect with June: https://www.linkedin.com/in/w-june-simmons-489629/ To connect with Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-l-woosley-md-phd-33b1b89/…

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Special - Philanthropy in Healthcare with Paurvi Bhatt of the Medtronic Foundation 34:01

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Philanthropy, volunteering, and being present in our community are important aspects of what it means to work at Revel. As an organization, we work hard to offer diverse volunteer opportunities for our team and have established partnerships with local charities to make a difference in our community. We’re inspired by organizations that do the same and push us to think bigger. This episode highlights the incredible work of the Medtronic Foundation featuring Paurvri Bhatt, President of the Medtronic Foundation. Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology, focused on innovative solutions to fulfill its global mission: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. The company’s philanthropic efforts are centered on leveraging its people, products, and programs to expand access to chronic disease care to underserved communities worldwide. Connect with Paurvi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paurvi-bhatt-a386936/ Paurvi Bhatt is the Vice President of Medtronic Philanthropy and President of Medtronic Foundation, leading the philanthropic and community affairs strategies of Medtronic, PLC. Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology, focused on innovative solutions to fulfill its global Mission: to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. The company’s philanthropic efforts are centered on leveraging its people, products and programs to expand access to chronic disease care to underserved communities worldwide. Paurvi is a seasoned global health and development leader, with a distinguished career delivering innovative and successful cross-disciplinary solutions to challenging issues of scale and sustainability. Her focus includes strategic philanthropy and investment; corporate social responsibility; health benefit reimbursement, and partnership design particularly in emerging markets and resource poor settings. She has shaped best practice health and social responsibility portfolios in several companies including Levi Strauss and Co. and Abbott, as well as, with the government and nonprofit sector, at USAID, US GAO, and CARE. Her technical training is in health systems and economics – with specific focus on HIV/AIDS, women’s health and impact measurement. She is known for her commitment to building the next generation of women leaders in global health, and for advocating for “working daughters”. She serves on several advisory groups and Boards focusing on leadership and global health including Last Mile Health, GlobeMed, IMPACT2030, The Conference Board – CSR Advisory Group, Women Leaders in Global Health, Global Health Council (GHC) Board, and the University of Minnesota School of Public Health Campaign Cabinet. Paurvi holds a Master of Public Health in health systems and economics from Yale University and Bachelor Degree in neuroscience from Northwestern University, is PhD (ABD) from Johns Hopkins University.…

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6 - SDoH & A Mission To End Hunger Together with Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus 38:08

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Food as medicine isn’t a new concept, but offering nutritious meal plans to patients like a prescription is. In this episode, learn about the FoodRx program and what Second Harvest Heartland is doing to address SDoH from their Director of Health Care Partnerships, Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus. In this episode we discuss: The concept of food deserts and the health ramifications of living in one How food scarcity affects individuals and the way they receive care within the healthcare system The impact of the FoodRx program and success stories To connect with Alexandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandradekesellofthus/ Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus joined Second Harvest Heartland in 2016, bringing over 15 years of health care and leadership experience to lead the Health Care team. Passionate about developing innovative programs intersecting hunger and health, Alexandra leads work on the nationally recognized FOODRx program. FOODRx is a research-based program with a goal to improve health outcomes for low-income patients with dietary risk factors and to identify food insecure individuals through health care channels. Major accomplishments of the FOODRx project to date include the establishment of clinically based interventions for patients with food insecurity and/or diet related chronic disease and the development of value-based payment models that allows for ROI opportunities. Prior to joining Second Harvest Heartland she served in several roles throughout the National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match organization including membership coordinator, case manager, patient advocate and operations manager. She was recognized as a leader in new service development and delivery, multi-department project management, relationship building, staff development and mentoring. Alexandra earned a B.S. in Environmental and Resources Sciences from the University of California, Davis and a Master in Nonprofit Management from Hamline University. She contributes to several organizations such as SUPERATEC and the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST. She is committed to helping people understand their value by mentoring and coaching and supporting their personal and professional development. Alexandra loves the outdoors and hanging out with her husband, dog and friends. Some of her favorite activities are training for triathlons, hiking and traveling.…

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4 - The Power of Lived Experience in Addressing SDoH with Adaeze Enekwechi, PhD, MPP 29:44

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In this episode, Adaeze Enekwechi, PhD, MPP, President at IMPAQ joins the show to discuss the importance of lived experience when talking about social determinants of health. We discuss government programs and policies that challenge SDoH, innovative solutions that stand out, and where we're headed as an industry. To connect with Adaeze: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-enekwechi-phd/ Read Adaeze's article in Health Affairs: " It’s Time To Address the Role of Implicit Bias Within Health Care Delivery.” Dr. Adaeze Enekwechi is the President of IMPAQ, a 400 person policy research and analytics firm that comprises three entities: IMPAQ International, a public policy research and analytics firm; Maher & Maher, a learning solutions provider; and ASCEND, a technology and information product company. Dr. Enekwechi provides strategic oversight of all research, technical assistance, and technology services across all policy and program areas, including health care, workforce development, social programs, and international development. Prior to joining IMPAQ, Dr. Enekwechi served as Vice President for Policy, Strategy, and Analytics with a consulting firm. She also served as the Associate Director for Health Programs at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Obama. As the Federal government's chief health care budget official, she provided policy, management, and regulatory oversight for over $1 trillion in spending on a range of Federal programs, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and all Federal health agencies. At the OMB, Dr. Enekwechi managed the review and approval of all major Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation reform proposals, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015/Quality Payment Program rulemaking, and many Food and Drug Administration policies, Medicaid negotiations, Zika, and other public health funding requests. Dr. Enekwechi is highly experienced with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation, playing a key role in driving ACA budget, policy, strategy, and operational coordination with various agencies, including the Department of Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management, among others. Dr. Enekwechi completed a BA at the University of Iowa, an MPP at the American University, and a PhD in Health Services and Policy from the University of Iowa. Her research area covers social determinants of health, long-term care, and evidence based policymaking. Dr. Enekwechi is a Research Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University and was a Visiting Professor at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. Her teaching focuses on Federal health policy, the US health care infrastructure, health equity, and evidence-based policymaking. She also serves on the boards of directors and advisors for a number of health care organizations.…

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3 - The Impact of COVID-19 on How We Work, SDoH, and the Importance of Inclusion with Andre Blackman 29:20

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Andre Blackman, CEO at Onboard Health joins the RadioRev podcast to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the way we work and how it’s impacting social determinants of health. Plus, we dive into the critical importance of diversity and inclusion in the healthcare industry, asking questions like: Why is inclusion and diversity so important in the workplace? How does diversity help a company thrive? How do social determinants of health come into focus at work? To connect with Andre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreblackman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindofandre Onboard Health: https://www.onboardhealth.co/ "Why I Started Onboard Health" Article: https://medium.com/the-sustainable-future/why-i-started-onboard-health-695b352a6984 Andre Blackman is the founder and CEO of Onboard Health, a specialized executive search and advisory firm dedicated to building an inclusive future of health. Throughout his career, André has been a pioneering strategist with deep ties across the public health/healthcare innovation, social impact and strategic communication landscapes. He is dedicated to opening up opportunities for those wanting to translate their skills into building the future of health through an inclusive lens. André is a sought-after advisor to companies building the future of health and brand builder for the leaders who run them. His work and insights have been featured in CIO, Fortune, Forbes, NPR, Reporting on Health, U.S. News and World Report.…

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Special - SDoH Side Effects from COVID-19 - Social Isolation & Loneliness with Sara Ratner 32:55

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In this special edition episode of RadioRev, we’re joined by Sara Ratner, Senior Vice President of Government Programs and Strategic Initiatives at Revel Health. Sara is a frequent guest of RadioRev and joins the show to talk about some of the side effects of the actions being taken to protect citizens from COVID-19. We have to be thinking about how to protect ourselves from the virus itself, but equally important is considering how to prevent the social isolation and loneliness ramifications of self-quarantine and social distancing orders due to the pandemic. To connect with Sara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sararatner/ Email: sara.ratner@revel-health.com Contact Revel: https://revel-health.com/…

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2 - There's No One-Size-Fits-All Solution to SDoH with Craig Kennedy 30:47

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Craig Kennedy is the CEO at Medicaid Health Plans of American (MHPA). In this episode, Craig discusses the personal challenges and complications that we often don't think of when we discuss SDoH, including his own personal experience growing up in rural Oregon. Questions we discuss include: Why is it important to address SDoH now? What is healthcare missing when it comes to SDoH? What are the challenges and complications that affect individuals that we don't traditionally think of? To connect with Craig: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-kennedy-9892505/ Email: ckennedy@mhpa.org MHPA: https://www.medicaidplans.org/ Craig joined MHPA in December of 2019 after more than two decades in non-profit association management and in leadership positions on Capitol Hill. He has management responsibility for all aspects of the Association and reports to the MHPA Board of Directors. MHPA represents the interests of the Medicaid managed care industry through advocacy and research to support innovative policy solutions that enhance the delivery of comprehensive, cost-effective, and quality health care for Medicaid enrollees. Prior to joining MHPA, Craig was the Executive Director for the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU). He led ACU to record growth over his six-year tenure and helped secure new federal grant funding for the organization. He also helped establish their advocacy infrastructure, which grew to include thousands of active participants across the country. Craig previously served as the top lobbyist for the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) for more than a decade, which included negotiating the 2008 reauthorization of the Health Centers and National Health Service Corps programs, the 2009 Stimulus package, and the 2010 Affordable Care Act. He began his tenure at NACHC working to double the Health Centers program (the REACH Initiative) and subsequently drafted the ACCESS for All America plan for the organization. During his thirteen-year tenure at NACHC, the Health Centers program grew from $875 million in annual funding to over $5 billion. Craig has also worked on Capitol Hill and in the Oregon State Legislature. His work on Capitol Hill included a stint in the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over all health, tax and trade issues. He also served as the Senior Legislative Assistant for a member of the House Appropriations Committee, and later as the Legislative Director for a member of the House Rules Committee. He received his Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University School of Public Health in Washington, DC, and has a Bachelor’s of Science from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Craig currently serves on the Board of Directors for First Focus Campaign for Children and as a member of the National Advisory Committee for the Primary Care Leadership program. He lives with his wife Linda and three daughters in northern Virginia.…

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1 - Laying the Groundwork & Defining Social Determinants of Health with Dr. Pierre Vigilance 31:42

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Pierre Vigilance, MD, MPH is a population health expert joining the premiere episode of RadioRev to talk about social determinants of health. In this episode, Pierre lays the foundation for the SDoH season and answers questions like: How should we be talking about SDoH? Is there a dedicated dictionary of terms and definitions for SDoH? What are the biggest barriers that healthcare needs to overcome to successfully address SDoH? To connect with Pierre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrevigilance/ Junctional Thinking Podcast: https://junctionalthinking.simplecast.com/ Dr. Pierre Vigilance is a health executive with 20 years experience in community development, social determinants of health, people and operations management, population health strategy, and executive education from time spent working in the non-profit, government, and education sectors. He is a systems-level thinker who has established cross-sector partnerships to impact health and founded HealthUp as an advisory consultancy to assist organizations and companies dedicated to improving health and social outcomes in underserved communities. His client-partners range from community health and transportation agencies to municipal bodies considering “smart growth”, and an impact investment group focused on housing. He consistently makes use of human-centered design tools to gain a better perspective on the challenges faced by his clients and the people they serve. As the George Washington University School of Public Health’s (GWSPH) first Associate Dean for Practice from 2013 to July 2019 he led the school’s applied public health efforts. He continues to engage learners and serve in an advisory capacity to the school as an Adjunct Professor and is also an adjunct faculty member at the Institute for Emerging Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Prior to his time in academia Dr. Vigilance was the Health Commissioner for the District of Columbia from 2008-2011, and from 2002-2008 he served communities in Baltimore as an Assistant Health Commissioner in Baltimore City and Director of the Department of Health in Baltimore County. His early career postgraduate career was spent in the non-profit sector work where he directed a new case-management based substance abuse program seated in a community development corporation. Dr. Vigilance is a member of the Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors; and as an Advisory Board Member of the Millennium Alliance a tech, business, and educational advisory firm. He is also an advisor to civic tech company Seam Social Labs, and the workplace creativity outfit, Innovators Box. He has served as a member of the Practice Committee for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH); Board member for the non-profit, DC SCORES; and is an alumnus of the National Association of City & County Health Officials and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins, he currently resides in Philadelphia, PA.…

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RadioRev Season II Trailer 2:46

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