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The Groves Connection
by Robert Groves MD
What if I told you we could reduce the cost of healthcare by a third of what we currently spend as a country – without lowering the quality of care? I know we can. I aim to start a movement toward better healthcare for everyone. But I can’t do it alone.By implementing changes like establishing baseline best practices, expanding access to care through technology, and providing the right incentives to all parties, we can save more lives while spending less. This is no fantasy – I’ve implemented programs with results like these at the healthcare systems where I’ve worked throughout my decades-long career. It starts with listening – to each other. We can begin this journey together by having an honest and civil conversation about what’s not working in healthcare and possible solutions for the problems we face. Then, we can align on fixing the system and truly unlock human potential to effect change. Improving quality in this way inevitably leads to reduced cost, better relationships, bet
Episodes
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Keith Shah - Process is Performance
Keith Shah PhD, MBA, FACHE is a seasoned senior leader with over two decades of experience in healthcare across for-profit and non-profit sectors. As the current COO of Caremark Health Plans at CVS, Keith specializes in large-scale transformation and growth. He is lauded for his ability to…
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Dr. Robert Pearl - ChatGPT, MD
Hello Connectors! In today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Robert Pearl about generative AI, healthcare leadership, and the huge tech revolution that's already upending the way we understand healthcare. Today's topics include generative AI, the history of healthcare technology,...
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Flipping the Script | EPISODE 50 SPECIAL
Hello connectors, Alden here! Today we have a very special episode, because I’ll be interviewing somebody very important to the show: Dr.Robert Groves. Dr. Groves is a health care veteran with 40 years of experience spanning various sectors, including private practice, start-ups, delivery…
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Dr.Rishi Sikka - Values Based Leadership
Hello Connectors, Today’s guest, Dr. Rishi Sikka, is a seasoned physician executive with a proven track record of transforming underperforming clinical and non-clinical healthcare entities. His extensive experience focuses on enhancing both quality and service, making him a true leader in the...
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Sherri Douville - Bridging the Tech/Healthcare Gap
Hello Connectors, Today’s guest is a true Connector, confidently bridging the gap between the tech industry and modern healthcare: Sherri Douville. Sherri is the CEO of Medigram, the Mobile Medicine company, and is listed as one of the highest ranking tech executives in eight areas of technology...
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Ryan Campbell - Around the World for a Pink Cadillac
Hello connectors, Today’s guest is one of the most remarkable and inspirational people I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with: Ryan Campbell. At the age of 19, Ryan took flight in a single-engine aircraft and successfully became the youngest person to ever fly solo around the globe.…
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Paul Battle - Battling for Better Systems
Hello Connectors, Today I had the chance to sit down at AJMC studios in New Jersey for a conversation with Paul Battle. Paul has been working as an Executive Director at Lenovo (US) at Lenovo for more than 18 years, overseeing various departments relating to healthcare, business, and the public...
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Dr.Carlotta Rinke - A Provider for the People
Hello Connectors, Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with Carlotta Rinke, MD, MBA, FACP. Dr. Rinke is an internist and geriatric physician who completed a medical journalism fellowship for the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) following her residency. She worked as a...
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Scott Becker - Seeing the Becker Picture
Hello Connectors, Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with Scott Becker. Scott is in a very unique position within the healthcare industry today. At McGuireWoods, Scott Becker is a partner in the healthcare division. Prior to joining the firm's Board of Partners, he chaired the healthcare...
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Dr. Sunil Budhrani - Business With Budhrani
Hello connectors! Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr.Sunil Budhrani. As an independent consultant working on the front lines of healthcare, Dr. Budhrani brings special focus to the accessibility of high-quality healthcare for companies around the country. He is a Board-Certified...
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Corey Feldman - The Journey Is Real
Hello Connectors, Today’s guest is Corey Feldman, Vice President of Leverage Health. At the age of 22, Corey Feldman moved to Israel and willingly enlisted as a lone soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, leaving behind his comfortable, idyllic life in the United States. His time in the IDF is...
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Is "Value-Based" Baseless? (Quick Connect)
Hello connectors, Today, I’m going to challenge the prevailing view on value-based care. Pay for performance is the industry term for paying out bonuses based on a subset of quality metrics. It makes perfect sense. But is it evidence-based? The answer may surprise you. Are you ready to connect?...
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John Mandrola, MD - The Neutral Martian (S3E3)
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. John Mandrola. Nominally, Dr. Mandrola is a cardiac electrophysiologist, specializing in heart rhythm disorders, but there’s much more to his story. He’s currently the chief cardiology correspondent for Medscape, writes two regular columns, and…
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Amy Van Dyken - Six Medals, Infinite Mettle (S3E2)
Hello connectors! Today we have a very special episode, because I have the pleasure of interviewing Amy Van Dyken: an American former competitive swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record holder, who has earned six Olympic gold medals throughout her career. She was named Swimming World's...
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On Digital Health (Quick Connect)
Hello Connectors! On today's Quick Connect, I offer my thoughts on the role that digital health has to play in shaping the future of healthcare systems worldwide, especially as it pertains to health equity. We discuss access for underserved populations, health disparities, and the role that the...
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Dr.Scott Shreeve - A Crossover Episode (S3E1)
Hello Connectors! Today I have the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Dr.Scott Shreeve, CEO, director, and co-founder of Crossover Health. With notable customers including Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Comcast, and Amazon, Crossover Health is a nationally recognized brand, which specializes in...
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Dr. Lisa Strohman - Prior Experience
Today’s guest is Dr. Lisa Strohman, whose story is as fascinating as her career. Dr. Lisa Strohman has gained widespread recognition for her work advocating for and educating people about mental health’s ever changing role in our digital lives. She has worked with thousands of parents, schools…
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Dr. Brad Younggren - Is Digital Care Better?
In today's episode I have the priviliege of sitting down with Dr. Brad Youngren of 98point6. Dr. Youngren's life is a fascinating journey which takes us from the front lines of war to the front lines of technological innovation, and his knowledge, composure, and expertise reflect that diverse...
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Dr. Brent James - Maddening Metrics
Today we welcome Dr. Brent James back to the podcast for a spirited conversation about the values and failings of statistics in healthcare today. Brent James is a regular on the show, and I highly recommend checking out episode 3 and episode 30 to hear our previous conversations about healthcare...
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Philip Randall - Cooking Up Some Care
Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with Philip Randall, the strategic planner for Aetna. Phil works in clinical operations, facilitating community operations and partnerships which improve member health outcomes and lower healthcare expenses. He accomplishes this by creating…
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Carolyn Minnock - A Very Risky Business
Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with Carolyn Minnock, Chief Growth Officer of PeraHealth. I was introduced to Carolyn by my friend and colleague, Janae Sharp of The Sharp Index, and both Carolyn's approach and her story are fascinating. Based in The Rothman Index, PeraHealth is a…
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Dr. Elizabeth Markle - The Behavioral Pharmacy
Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr.Elizabeth Markle, Co-founder and Executive Director of Open Source Wellness. Dr.Markle is an incredibly forward thinking and storied psychologist with years of experience with thousands of patients. She’s worked with patients struggling with...
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Eric Bricker - The Golden Rule
In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Eric Bricker. Dr. Bricker is a physician and internist who came to healthcare by an indirect route. As you’ll hear, Dr. Bricker began his career on the healthcare finance side of the business. As a result, he is one of the most knowledgeable physicians I’ve…
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Dr.Brent James - Risks, Rewards, and Reinvention
Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Dr.Brent James back to the podcast. If you missed our first conversation, it’s our first episode ever, titled “Covid Conversations” on whichever podcasting service you prefer. It’s a fascinating journey into the life and perspectives of one of healthcares...
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Frank Dumont, MD - From Athletics to Diabetics
Today I have the opportunity to reconnect with Frank Dumont, MD. Frank is an old friend and colleague of mine, and has spent his career in Colorado, enriching the lives of patients both in the state and outside of it. Bringing his experiences as a musician, phsyicist, and physician to bear on...
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Dr.Scott Fowler - Physician, Philosopher, Barrister
Dr. Scott Fowler is president and chief executive officer of Holston Medical Group (HMG). A long time friend of mine, Scott is a regional leader in Kingston, Tenesse. Uniquely, Dr.Fowler has degrees in philosophy, politics, law, and medicine, and makes use of every aspect of his expertise. He has...
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Dr. Marjorie Bessel - Leadership Manifest
Dr. Marjie Bessel has been a rock during the pandemic. As the Chief Clinical Officer for one of the largest integrated delivery systems in the country, Dr. Bessel knows first-hand about the profound responsibility of that role. Banner Health, where Dr. Bessel occupies this senior physician role,...
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Dana Artinyan - Diabetes Reversal's Front Line;
Meet Dana Artinyan, health coach at Virta Health. Dana takes us on a journey from early influences and training to her current role as the first contact for patients who are enrolled in the Virta program and have made the commitment to reverse their diabetes. In our last episode we met both an...
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Dr. Robert Ratner - Type 2 Diabetes Reversal
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Ratner, the former chief scientific officer and chief medical officer of the American Diabetes Association and have a conversation with both Dr. Ratner and a patient with diabetes, Chris Stewart, who is engaged in a transformational journey to address…
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Krista Drobac - Post Pandemic Policy Promotion
Krista Drobac is savvy, experienced and effective. If you want a quick primer on policy issues facing healthcare at present (especially telehealth) then this is the episode for you. Krista's expertise is broad, but her current focus is the extension of policies enacted during the pandemic that…
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Dr.Paul Conti - The Hidden Pandemic
In this episode I interview Dr. Paul Conti a practicing psychiatrist and consultant who has a deep understanding of trauma and its consequences. He has a new book out entitled Trauma: The invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It. I first heard Paul speak on Peter Attia's...
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AristaMD Keynote: Robert Groves, MD
In this episode, I rebroadcast a keynote given live at an AristaMD virtual conference regarding e-consults. The taslk was designerd to provide context for the attendees regarding the history of medical knowledge management and digitally enabled care. I discuss the history of the intersection of...
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Transform: Robert Groves
In this special edition of the Groves connection, Dr. Groves is interviewed by Sanjeev Agrawal. This is an audio-only rebroadcast of a portion of the Becker's Healthcare, LeanTaas virtual summit that first aired on December 7, 2021. While the bulk of the summit was focused on specific strategies…
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Michael O'Neil - Get Well, Stay Well
In this episode we meet a veteran of consumer-focused strategy in healthcare. When I heard Michael O'Neil speak at the Health Management Academy, I wasted no time in asking him to do a show with me. Unlike many upstarts today, his company, Get Well Network (www.getwellnetwork.com) has been…
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Janae Sharp - Physician Burnout & Suicide Prevention
Warning: In this episode we will be discussing suicide, in particular, physician suicide. If you are sensitive to this topic, please skip this episode. If you are struggling, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You are loved. You are not alone. This is a…
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Nathan Bays - Tennessee Turn
What can healthcare learn from a seasoned attorney? Nathan Bays is among the most reliable sources of information about healthcare. He is dispassionate and never confused by the facts. This is not to say he doesn't have strong feelings about what should be done, rather he is able to predict what…
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Hal Andrews - Wrestling With the Future
Hal Andrews is the CEO of Trilliant Health. I first met Hal when I came to Nashville to interview Sanjula Jain for episode 13 of TGC, an episode I highly recommend for those of you interested in the future of healthcare analytics. I knew I wanted to spend more time with Hal and discover what led...
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Vasant Kumar - The Nudge Doesn't Judge
Vasant Kumar is the CEO of CareCentra. In this episode we get to know Vasant's background and what led him to work at a major pharma company, the World Bank and finally, what chance circumstances led him to move to the United States and form first Scriptlogix and ultimately CareCentra. Vasant…
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Alden Groves - The Bipolar Experience
Hello connectors! My very special guest today is my son: Alden Groves. As the editor, producer, and a consultant for The Groves Connection, Alden has been instrumental in shaping the show. I love connecting with industry leaders to discuss the ins and outs of healthcare, and Alden is the glue…
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Thomas Grote - Mission Possible
Thomas Grote is on a mission to make healthcare better. With 30 years of experience in the business of health insurance, foundational contributions to three payer-provider joint ventures, and a lifetime of wisdom, few are better positioned to make that happen. Follow Tom's story from tragedy to...
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Dr. Robert Pearl - Pearl of Wisdom
My guest today is Robert Pearl, MD. Dr. Pearl exemplifies the very best of physician culture as well as the vision of a world class leader in healthcare. In this episode we unpack his remarkable contributions to the healthcare field, as well as his courageous effort to shine a spotlight on the...
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Dr. Sanjula Jain, PhD - Illuminating Insight
Sanjula Jain, PhD. is a digital population health expert like no other. Dr. Sanjula Jain is an executive educator and strategic advisor working with C-suite and senior leadership teams of healthcare organizations including the nation’s largest health systems, Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and…
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Sami Inkinen - The Finnish Line
In this episode I speak with Sami Inkinen. Sami and I discuss the unique opportunity that North America offers entrepreneurs, the quest for excellence, how his athletic pursuits provide balance as well as the underpinnings of his company, Virta Health that is transforming diabetes care by…
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Dr.Richard Wood - You Aren’t What You Eat
Rich Wood is one of the key architects of the CVS plans to bring nutrition science to a neighborhood near you. With degrees in both nutrition and exercise science and a background in teaching, he is well suited to the role. We explore his evolution as a leader, as a mentor and follow along as he...
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Dr.Regina Herzlinger - Call me Regi
Dr. Regina Herzlinger is the Godmother of healthcare consumerism, and a champion of healthcare innovation. She was the first woman to become a tenured professor at Harvard Business School, and the first woman chair at Harvard, where she still teaches today. Titans of business and healthcare have...
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ZDoggMD - Dogg Days of Summer
In this episode, I interview Dr. Zubin Damania aka ZDoggMD. Dr. Damania is an internet phenomenon like no other. He is smart, talented, irreverent and something of an enigma. ZDoggMD parodies, entertains and makes fun of the many flaws in our healthcare system. This is the comedian and performer...
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Richard Rolfes: Kentucky Manufacturing
Richard Rolfes is the former CEO of a company called CAMCO, located in northern Kentucky. Camco manufactures chemicals under contract and can manage the whole process right through to fulfillment. The business typically manufactures a variety of cleaning products for multiple industries. It was…
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Dr. Ara Feinstein - Driven to Serve
Dr. Ara Feinstein is an actively practicing trauma surgeon at a level one trauma center, as well as the physician executive charged with engaging and influencing the largest multi-specialty physician group in the state of Arizona; in this capacity, he oversees hundreds of physicians encompassing...
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TGC Quick Connect - Ray of Hope
In this "Quick Connect" I review the mission of The Groves Connection, preview upcoming episodes, share a personal story and reflect on the impact of the pandemic for those who have lost loved ones. I end with poetry and finally the hope of brighter things to come.
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Dr.Melissa Duke - Unstoppable
Melissa "Missy" Duke, PharmD is an inspiration to anyone who is facing obstacles in realizing their dreams. Today she is the Executive Director of Population Health Pharmacy Solutions in a 10 billion dollar integrated delivery system. We cover her story from humble beginnings to broken dreams and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What if I told you we could reduce the cost of healthcare by a third of what we currently spend as a country – without lowering the quality of care? I know we can. I aim to start a movement toward better healthcare for everyone. But I can’t do it alone.By implementing changes like establishing baseline best practices, expanding access to care through technology, and providing the right incentives to all parties, we can save more lives while spending less. This is no fantasy – I’ve implemented programs with results like these at the healthcare systems where I’ve worked throughout my decades-long career. It starts with listening – to each other. We can begin this journey together by having an honest and civil conversation about what’s not working in healthcare and possible solutions for the problems we face. Then, we can align on fixing the system and truly unlock human potential to effect change. Improving quality in this way inevitably leads to reduced cost, better relationships, bet
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