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PopHealth Podcast

Healthcare is a multi-trillion dollar industry in the United States, and yet many people are completely unaware of the brilliant people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to improve access, lower costs and improve patient outcomes. Welcome to PopHealth Podcast, the show by healthcare professionals that explores the challenges facing the American Healthcare system through the perspectives of the innovative minds looking to solve them and move the industry into the future. We invite thought-leaders and influencers from throughout the continuum of care to discuss population health; from elected officials tasked with setting public policy, to clinicians who treat patients in every conceivable condition and social situation, to ground-breaking business leaders who are creating ways to connect and streamline the delivery of care to an ever-growing and diverse nation. Our hosts, Gavin Ward & Zac Morgan, bring a combined 20 years of heath care and home care experience which allows them to facilitate thoughtful and meaningful discussion on topics including population health, care transitions, readmission prevention, etc. Our goal is to provide listeners with a wealth of knowledge on the issues which affect millions of Americans every day, and a glimpse inside the world’s largest healthcare system. We believe that, together and through healthy conversation, we can change and improve the future of healthcare!
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Now displaying: 2020
Dec 24, 2020

The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey is the leading tool for seniors and their loves ones to get true private pay costs of in-home care, senior living, adult day care, and nursing home care. Gordon shares how it all comes together and how it's the go-to resource for care seekers across the country.

Dec 14, 2020

Chris uprooted from Oklahoma not too long ago after throwing his name in the hat to lead Sharp. Little did he know that early in his tenure a global pandemic would hit. Chris shares how he and his team have created a positive "Sharp experience."

Nov 30, 2020

Don, who recently started his own podcast, has helped lead successful efforts in multiple states for Blue Shield.  Don spends some time sharing a bit about Blue Shield in CA and what's new in 2021.

Nov 23, 2020

Karen joins the show to shed some light as to how Health Net is helping its many members throughout the state through a variety of offerings.  Karen also addresses the challenge of healthcare accessibility that remains a hot topic in the healthcare community.

Nov 9, 2020

Dr. Batra joins us for our of our Fall Health Plan Miniseries where she shares about SCAN's specific focus on seniors, how COVID-19 has impacted members in 2020, and how SCAN is moving forward into the new plan year for its over 200,000 older adult members. 

Oct 26, 2020

Martin rejoins the show as the first health plan leader in our 2020 Open Enrollment Miniseries. Martin gives an update into how Anthem continues to evolve while, in certain ways, remaining the same as many of Anthem traditional and supplemental benefits are working well for its Medicare members.

Oct 12, 2020

Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, or PACE, is not as prevalent as one may think due to certain restrictions the government has recently lifted.  Up and coming WelbeHealth, led by Matt Patterson, has quickly grown to be able to provide care to thousands (and growing) of low income older adults.  Matt shares how WelbeHealth came together and how it is helping drive the growth of PACE in the southwest.

Sep 28, 2020

David spent  time with the show sharing about his journey from one side of the country, South Florida, to the other side with UC Davis Health in Northern California.  Located in the Greater Sacramento area, David shares how UC Davis Health was the first system to treat a COVID-19 community spread case and the lessons learned from the national news story earlier this year.

Sep 14, 2020

Senator Daschle helped lead America post 9/11 and also was one of only two in US history to serve twice as both Majority and Minority leader. Tom shares about his experiences as a US Senator, his role prior to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and his outlook on healthcare in America.

Sep 1, 2020

Genworth is considered the largest long term care insurance provider in the United States, but a big focus for Larry nowadays is caring for the caregiver.  Larry shares how Genworth's Carescout network, and its new Caregiver Support Services, can help employers ensure their employees have the support they need when caring for an aging loved one.

Aug 19, 2020

Bill has had the opportunity to serve at KP for many decades.  In this episode, Bill touches on his love for Dodgers, the impact of KP's great former leader, the late Dr. Bernard Tyson, & how Bill has been able to bridge the gap between the various organizations under KP umbrella to help KP grow in California & beyond.

Aug 4, 2020

Karen joined the show to discuss the differences between American and Canadian healthcare, as well as how Stanford case managers and social workers have been successful transitioning patients during the pandemic

Jul 21, 2020

LHC Group is one of the largest post-acute providers in the United States, encompassing most states with a variety of home health, hospice, and other services.  Josh and Dr. Ben join the show to discuss how LHC's clinical and joint venture expertise with health systems has helped its many locations become marketplace leaders.

Jul 8, 2020

Paul's vast experience serving some of the nation's largest providers, including Vitas Hospice and Gentiva, have helped shape him into the leader he is today.  Paul shares how he's taken his national experience and mentality of doing what's right for the patient to help Mission in its efforts to deliver quality home health and hospice.

Jun 23, 2020

After initially joining the show in 2017 as "the new guy" to Southern California, Erik has helped Providence St. Joseph Health transform into arguably the largest provider of health services in Southern California.  Erik touches on some of the key initiatives over the years, including the current partnership with Cedars Sinai, as well as how PSJH is positioned to serve during the pandemic.

Jun 1, 2020

Eva and Jenna join the show to discuss how community based organizations like ONEgeneration, serving the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, are needed more than ever in serving our seniors and those in need through services like meal delivery, care management, and much more.

May 18, 2020

Hear the inspiring story of how Torrie, who dealt with personal illness at a young age, knew of her caalling early and has helped build out  chronic illness programs for groups like Blue Shield and is now positioned to help our healthcare system nationally through Votive Health.

May 4, 2020

Maddie, who unlike most Southern Californians actually walks to work, welcomed me to Oscar's offices and shared about one of the nation's newest health plans, including d her team's efforts in managing its members' health and Oscar's efforts expanding into Medicare Advantage.

Apr 20, 2020

Don returns to the show to give the latest of APG's efforts with the 195,000+ physicians it supports through advocacy, education, and efforts towards taking responsibility for America's health.

Apr 7, 2020

Dr. Vijay Trisal joins the show to discuss City of Hope's historic work over the years, starting with TB treatments, to the creation of man-made insulin and other drugs that have saved millions of lives.  

Mar 25, 2020

In our special COVID-19 episode, leaders from one of the nation's fastest growing Medicare Advantage focused health plans join homecare industry experts to share why home is now, more than ever, the best place to prevent illness and receive care.   Our guests are:

  • Alignment Healthcare's President, Consumer and Markets, Dawn Maroney and her colleague Dr. Arta Bakshandeh, Chief Medical Information Officer
  • Cameron Akrami, VP of Oasis In-Home Care and President of the American Board of Home Care
  • Sterling Miles, Founder and Managing Director, San Diego Home Caregivers
Mar 9, 2020

The team at DaVita in Denver welcomed me warmly as I sat down with DaVita's Group Vice President, Martha Wofford. Martha shares how DaVita is focusing significant efforts on preventing end-stage kidney disease and how dialysis in the home is becoming more common. 

Feb 25, 2020

Cindy joined us in our Carlsbad studio to share her journey of going from nurse to geriatric care manager, and how she has become a pillar in the San Diego Community in both geriatric care management and in-home care for nearly 30 years.

Feb 11, 2020

PopHealth Podcast was onsite during the multi-day conference that brings together AAA leaders from throughout the state, and we heard from a variety of leaders, including Kim McCoy Wade from the CA Dept of Aging as she discussed California’s Master Plan For Aging.

Jan 15, 2020

Those in the healthcare field are probably familiar with Encompass Health.  As one of the four largest home health & hospice providers in the nation, they care for thousands of lives each day all across the country.  What you might not know is that CEO, April Anthony, bought her first home health company at age 25...after being in the health care industry for only 58 days!  Fired from her own company 11 months after selling it for $40MM, she "got the band back together" to start Encompass Health and the rest is history.

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