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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2025 · 1H 15M

Medicine Meets Business: Greg Sawchyn's Unique Approach to Healthcare Innovation | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care

from The Inspired Stories Podcast · host Anthony Codispoti

🎙️How a physician with a unique business background is revolutionizing care for America's most vulnerable seniors. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Greg Sawchyn shares insights from his journey combining medicine and business to create more efficient, effective healthcare solutions, culminating in his role at WellBe Senior Medical where they're delivering comprehensive in-home care to the highest-risk senior population.✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:How WellBe's home-based care model is proving more effective than traditional clinic settings for high-risk seniorsWhy the top 20% of sickest patients require a completely different care approach to achieve better outcomesThe economics of value-based care and how it aligns incentives to benefit patients, providers, and insurersHow small provider panels (200 patients per practitioner vs. traditional 2,000+) enable more personalized careWhy addressing social determinants of health is critical for improving overall patient outcomesThe role of care teams in coordinating complex patient needs across multiple specialistsHow home-based care eliminates transportation barriers that often prevent seniors from accessing careThe surprising cost efficiency of in-home visits versus building and maintaining clinical facilities🌟 Key Milestones in Greg's Journey:Hybrid Education: Balanced interests in science and business with MD and MBA degrees from Ohio State UniversityFinancial Expertise: Worked with Lancaster Pollard advising critical access hospitals and physician groupsEntrepreneurial Phase: Founded his own consulting firm working with physician groups and medical device companiesSystem Innovation: Led value-based care initiatives at Ohio Health, developing internal venture funding for innovationsNational Impact: Guided Sound Physicians through Medicare's Bundle Payment for Care Improvement programCurrent Leadership: Now serves as Regional President at WellBe Senior Medical, overseeing operations in Ohio, New York, Oregon, and Utah👉 Don't miss Greg's fascinating perspective on how AI and technology will transform healthcare in the coming decade, plus his insights on overcoming professional setbacks with resilience and perspective.🔗 Connect with Dr. Greg Sawchyn:LinkedIn: Greg Sawchyn📄 Transcript Available: Bringing Healthcare Home: Dr. Greg Sawchyn's Journey to Transform Senior Care📺 Watch on YouTube: Inspired Stories Podcast by AddBack Benefits Agency - Subscribe and Watch🌐 Our Website: The Inspired Stories Podcast📄 Special Thanks to Anthony Codispoti & AddBack Benefits Agency:AddBack Benefits Agency - Providing innovative employee benefits solutionsWebsite: addbackbenefitsagency.com#SeniorCare #ValueBasedCare #HomeCare #HealthcareInnovation #MedicareAdvantage #HealthcareLeadership #PhysicianLeader #WellBeSeniorMedical #ElderlyWellness #InspiredStoriesPodcast

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