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BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery
by Blank Rome LLP
BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery invites industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and hot topics in healthcare strategy, delivery, and innovation. Listen in as industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators consider how to disrupt the way that millions of Americans receive healthcare. Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and 800 attorneys and principals who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. For more information, please visit blankrome.com.
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Season 2 Episode 3: Navigating FDA Regulation and Healthcare Innovation with Tom Sundlof
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower speaks with Tom Sundlof, a former attorney in the FDA's Office of the Chief Counsel and a recent addition to Blank Rome, about the shifting regulatory landscape at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") and what it means for healthcare innovation in 2026. Tom shares insights from more than a decade at the FDA, discussing recent leadership turnover, evolving agency priorities, and key initiatives such as the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher program. He also examines how political pressure, transparency concerns, and internal agency dynamics are influencing drug and device review processes. A central focus of the conversation is the rise of AI‑enabled medical devices, digital health tools, and remote patient monitoring. Tom explains how these technologies are challenging traditional regulatory frameworks, where the lines are drawn between regulated medical devices and unregulated software, and why early engagement with the FDA is critical for innovators. The episode offers a practical, real‑world look at how companies can navigate FDA oversight, balance innovation with patient safety, and position their products for regulatory and commercial success in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. In his practice, Tom provide clients with counsel on regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters for medical devices, combination products, and other FDA-regulated industries.
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Season 2 Episode 2: Reimagining Employer-Sponsored Healthcare with Jack Hill of Nomi Health
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower speaks with Jack Hill, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Development at Nomi Health, about how direct contracting, data transparency, and zero–out-of-pocket plan designs are reshaping healthcare delivery for employers, providers, and patients. Jack shares how Nomi is partnering with health systems, including its recent collaboration with Henry Ford Health, to improve access to care, streamline revenue cycles, and reduce costs for self-funded employers. He also discusses Nomi's national expansion, the growing demand for transparent data analytics through Artemis Health, and why employers and providers are seeking alternatives to traditional insurance models. This episode offers a clear look at how innovative benefit structures can improve utilization, patient outcomes, and financial sustainability, and why 2026 may be a pivotal year for healthcare disruption. Jack is a veteran healthcare executive with nearly 40 years of experience across insurance carriers, provider practice management, and reinsurance. For the past 15 years, he has focused on developing direct‑to‑employer provider contracting models. At Nomi Health, he leads the creation of provider networks nationwide and advances Nomi's mission to modernize employer‑sponsored healthcare.
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Season 2 Episode 1: Building Value in Infusion: Data, Compliance, and Deal Readiness
Join host Eric Tower and his guest Rob Monahan, Managing Director at Triangle Healthcare Advisors, for an insightful conversation on the BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery podcast. In this episode, Eric and Rob dive deep into the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery, focusing on the business of infusion care, mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), and the strategies driving innovation in patient services. Rob shares lessons learned from his extensive career in healthcare M&A, and offers practical advice for sellers navigating today's dynamic market. The discussion explores: The transformation of home and ambulatory infusion care, including recent trends and growth drivers. How private equity and corporate buyers evaluate healthcare businesses—and what sellers can do to maximize value. The impact of reimbursement models, the 340B program, and site-of-care shifts on providers and patients. Key mistakes to avoid when preparing a healthcare business for sale. The importance of compliance, data management, and building a strong organizational bench. With more than 25 years of experience in M&A, Rob has advised on transactions exceeding $30 billion. His impressive credentials, including an MBA and CPA, position him as a leader in the field. Rob's extensive background with major healthcare organizations equips him with the knowledge to navigate complex transactions effectively.
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Episode 19: AI Agents in Healthcare: Innovation, Compliance, and the Future of Care Delivery
Join host Eric Tower for a thought-provoking episode of the BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery podcast as he welcomes Rick Goddard, Senior Vice President, Market Alliances at Lumeris, and Alex C. Nisenbaum, a data privacy and information security attorney at Blank Rome, to explore how intelligent technologies are reshaping the future of healthcare in the United States. The conversation delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence ("AI")—including the emergence of agentic AI—on patient outcomes, healthcare delivery, and strategic innovation. The trio also discusses the latest regulatory frameworks and compliance strategies for AI, guiding listeners through the evolving landscape of responsible technology adoption in healthcare. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on harnessing AI to create new and novel approaches to healthcare delivery. At Lumeris, Rick has a history of leading strategic partnership alliances, business model expansion, and go-to-market commercialization. Prior to joining Lumeris, Rick served as an executive leader at Advocate Physician Partners. He led the Clinical Innovation Department with responsibility for population health analytics, accountable care organization ("ACO") program administration, value-based payment, and innovation strategy deployment. Additionally, Rick has several years of consulting leadership experience from his time at GE Healthcare Camden Group. He has also worked in a variety of healthcare provider settings ranging from physician groups to some of the largest health systems in the country.
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Episode 18 - Future of Healthcare Delivery: A Conversation with Danielle Bangs
In this episode of the BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery podcast, host Eric Tower is joined by Danielle Bangs of VMG Health for a dynamic conversation on the evolving landscape of American healthcare. Together, they dive into timely topics shaping today's health system universe, including the impact of neutral site payments and the ways health systems are reorienting themselves—whether by reducing their physical footprints or exploring innovative partnerships. Gain insights into how organizations can approach partnership opportunities, the key steps involved in pursuing collaborative ventures, and the strategies driving transformation across the industry. Tune in for actionable guidance on navigating the complex future of healthcare delivery. Danielle is a Director at VMG Health. She advises healthcare organizations on mergers, affiliations, joint ventures, and other transactions, including partner selection, deal structuring, valuation, and negotiation. She also provides expertise in financial and business planning, working with health systems, community hospitals, academic medical centers, behavioral health providers, health plans, and CINs/ACOs. Danielle holds an MHA from the Sloan Program in Health Administration at Cornell University, a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management from Cornell University and is a Certified Valuation Analyst through the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts.
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Episode 17: Transforming Healthcare Habits and Trust
Curious about how habits shape successful businesses, especially in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape? In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower welcomes Andrew Sykes, a professor at the Kellogg School of Management and the CEO of Habits at Work. Eric and Andrew dive into the power of habits to drive positive outcomes, discuss the challenges of organizational transformation, and reveal practical strategies for making change easier—even when new KPIs and value-based care initiatives feel overwhelming. Andrew shares insights into the three golden rules for building new behaviors and the careful use of incentives to motivate change. Plus, they explore the essential skills for earning trust—inside and outside the healthcare industry. If you are eager to discover actionable tips on leading change, motivating teams, and fostering trust, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Andrew grew up in South Africa and built one of the country's largest healthcare consulting businesses. He has lived, worked, and run businesses on six continents, and has been a salesperson for 25 years. Andrew is the author of The 11th Habit, a Tedx speaker, and a lecturer at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. As the founder of Habits at Work, Andrew and his team help customer-facing teams build relationships, create and leverage trust, and uncover their customer's needs beyond what's on the surface.
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Episode 16: Leading with Integrity: Dr. David Schreiner on Transforming Rural Healthcare
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guest Dr. David Schreiner, former president and CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, which merged with OSF Healthcare in January 2025 to create OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center. Dr. Schreiner shares insights on the changes that drove the hospital's board to reconsider its trajectory and decide that independence was no longer sustainable. He recounts the decade-long journey of preparing for an affiliation, including how he led the board through the transition, the strategic process of finding the best partner for affiliation, and the transparent approach taken with employees and community members. The conversation also touches on current issues and trends in healthcare, such as Medicaid and the fiscal viability of rural hospitals. Today, Dr. Schreiner is a nationally recognized speaker, mentor, consultant, and author with a mission to inspire leaders, transform organizations, and advance the well-being of rural communities. With more than 35 years of healthcare leadership experience, Dr. Schreiner has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead with integrity, foster resilience, and achieve sustainable success in the face of complex challenges. Drawing from his experiences, he recently authored a book titled "Be The Best Part of Their Day: Supercharging Communication with Values-Driven Leadership," which focuses on effective executive communications and how to create meaningful interactions with key stakeholders. Learn more about Dr. Schreiner at https://drdavidschreiner.com/.
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Episode 15: Innovative Strategies in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dan Yunker
On this episode of BRight Minds and Healthcare Delivery, Dan Yunker, SVP of Risk and Compliance at Kodiak Solutions, joins host Eric Tower as they explore innovative strategies and trends in healthcare. Dan offers a brief overview of Kodiak Solutions, a technology-driven firm established by Crowe LLP. He outlines the range of services provided to clients, which include the automation of financial close processes, revenue cycle management, and risk and compliance services. Then they delve into the future of healthcare delivery, focusing on improving patient outcomes and operational performance. The conversation highlights how Kodiak Solutions uses data and technology to identify and mitigate risks, improve operational performance, and support value-based care. They also explore the potential and challenges of using artificial intelligence in healthcare, emphasizing its promise in improving outcomes and operational efficiency. Dan brings more than 30 years of experience providing solutions to and serving in the healthcare provider industry. Prior to Kodiak, he was a principal in the healthcare consulting practice at Crowe LLP. A recognized industry thought leader with an extensive background in leading healthcare organizations to identify and execute process improvement, Dan specializes in finance, revenue cycle, and risk and compliance. Dan holds a B.A. in industrial engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and an M.B.A. in healthcare from the Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University. He is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Healthcare Financial Management Association, and the Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors.
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Episode 14: Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: How to Drive Innovative Strategies
In this episode of Bright Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower interviews Michael Stamatinos, who has nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector. They discuss the importance of innovation in healthcare, focusing on creating access to care, food, and housing, as well as the leadership and collaboration needed to drive innovation. Michael emphasizes the need for building relationship equity and creating small, immersive groups to foster authentic innovation. He also shares insights on overcoming challenges in healthcare innovation, such as aligning resources and maintaining momentum. Listeners will learn about the critical components of successful innovation and the importance of perseverance and consistency in driving meaningful change in the healthcare industry, and beyond. Michael's deeply rooted passion for making healthcare accessible inspired him to launch the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Consortium and Omorfi, Inc. With more than 17 years in business development, strategy, and marketing in healthcare, his areas of expertise include building ecosystems for sustainable growth. Michael has applied his Relationship Equity Principle throughout his career, assisting investors and teams by developing growth strategies that build trust and authority with health startups and organizations globally. Michael also hosts the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, which promotes knowledge exchange and industry-wide collaboration, fostering growth through innovative discussions. He's written extensively, authored "Getting to the Decision Maker," and co-founded Mastermind Unit, a non-profit supporting children's charities.
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Episode 13: The Future of Value-Based Care with Dr. Vishnukamal Golla
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower interviews Dr. Vishnukamal Golla, the medical director for value transformation at Evolent, a specialty and primary care enablement company. They discuss evolution and innovation in value-based care ("VBC"), and the headwinds impacting implementation of VBC in multi-specialty groups. Key challenges in operationalizing VBC are also examined, including the need for support from various players in the healthcare continuum, managing perverse incentives, and the critical role of primary care. They also talk about the CMS mandate aiming for a majority of the Medicare population to be in a goal relationship by 2030, and the necessary steps to achieve this. The episode concludes with a look at transitioning specialty care from fee-for-service to VBC over the next five to 10 years. At Evolent, Dr. Golla leads the implementation of innovative value-based care models in specialty care. In helping Evolent manage approximately $1 billion of risk-based oncology and cardiology spend, Dr. Golla oversees the development of alternative payment models, prioritizing exceptional patient outcomes through innovative strategies and cost-effective treatment pathways. Furthermore, Dr. Golla is a passionate Urologist who is currently on faculty in the Duke Department of Urology and the Durham VA.
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Episode 12: Exploring Consolidation and Private Equity Investment in Physician Practice Management
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower interviews Robert Aprill, a partner at Physician Growth Partners. They discuss consolidation in the healthcare industry and how physician consolidation can create value for investors, owners, physicians, patients, and payers. Eric and Robert examine private equity ("PE") investment in physician services, including various models, how PE investment can assist physician practices in entering new areas such as value-based care or clinical research, and attributes of physician practices that attract PE investment. They also address challenges such as the increased complexity of structuring transactions to ensure long-term success for physicians, patients, and communities. In his role at Physician Growth Partners, Robert advises founder and provider owned businesses in the healthcare services industry as they prepare for and ultimately pursue a transaction. He specializes in providing transaction advisory services across a wide range of provider-based sectors including physician practice management and behavioral health services. Robert's work focuses on understanding the transactional goals of a business and its' owners and managing a customized, client-focused process that delivers an exceptional result. Prior to Physician Growth Partners, Robert started his career as a healthcare investment banker, specializing in advising business owners through transactions with private equity and strategic acquirers.
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Episode 11: Empowering Physicians & Provider Groups as they Navigate the Transition to Value-Based Care
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower, a partner at Blank Rome, interviews Luis Argueso, partner and co-founder at InHealth Advisors. They discuss physician engagement and alignment with value-based care ("VBC") and explore the opportunities for successful provider group participation. Key topics include strategies for transitioning to VBC, introducing VBC to physicians, appropriately valuing physician contributions to VBC goals, bridging gaps between specialty and primary care, the future of VBC, and more. Luis is a national subject matter expert in enhancing alignment between physicians and value-based care delivery models / reimbursement programs, particularly through value-based enterprises. He assists InHealth's clients in developing programs and compensation incentives that achieve this alignment through targeting industry-leading quality measures and operationalizing efficient care delivery models. Luis works with clients to develop internal tools and processes that allow for ongoing monitoring and improvement of value-based alignment strategies. Beyond this guidance, he provides valuation services with a focus on payments for quality, digital health, and hospital-based provider groups.
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Episode 10: Tech-enabled Services in Healthcare – Challenges and Opportunities with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, Blank Rome partner Alex C. Nisenbaum talks with Rajni Natesan, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Clarified Precision Medicine, about how technology is rapidly changing healthcare delivery. They discuss the use of machine learning ("ML") algorithms and artificial intelligence ("AI") to improve health outcomes, as well as the challenges impacting the deployment of these tools, including the trustworthiness of AI models, patient readiness to share data for AI models, developing regulations, and data ownership and monetization. Dr. Natesan is a seasoned executive, advisor/board member, and medical doctor with an extensive background scaling startups at the intersection of healthcare and technology, with a focus on AI and ML. She has led all phases of product and organizational life cycles from conceptual design and FDA trials to commercialization and IPO / M&A preparation. Dr. Natesan began her career as one of the first physicians on Wall Street, leading healthcare M&A and IPO deals across life sciences, biotechnology, and medical devices. A board-certified physician specialized in breast cancer, she previously served on faculty at MD Anderson Cancer Center. She completed her BA, MD, and MBA degrees from Georgetown University.
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Episode 9: How Value-Based Care Models Affect Physician Practice Valuation
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower interviews Larry Elisco, a partner in Wipfli LLP's health care practice who focuses on accounting, audit, and valuation services for physician practices. They explore how the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care models impacts the valuation of physician practices, how to assess quality of earnings ("Q of E") reports and the downside risk of value-based care models, and what the future holds for value-based care in the healthcare industry. Larry has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare space, particularly working with providers and their practices. He is a certified coding specialist for medical practices and has a strong background in revenue cycle management and expertise in value-based care, the megatrend that will help healthcare realize its quintuple aim. Larry has vast experience in all aspects of financial management and accounting operations, including preparation of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, legal and cash management issues. He has had experience in public offerings and helping clients buy and sell practices. Larry has also earned his Accreditation in Business Valuation from AICPA and has performed valuation services for businesses and healthcare organizations.
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Episode 8: Innovation in Spine Health
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, Eric J. Muehlbauer joins host Eric Tower for a conversation about his storied career at the North American Spine Society ("NASS") and his new book titled "Roadmap to Innovation." The podcast covers how spine health has shifted over time, medical device innovation and what it takes to bring new medical devices to market—including securing FDA approval, proving to payers why they should cover a product, convincing doctors to use the device, and more—the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on the industry, the most intriguing areas for spine development, and how NASS membership is changing. Eric Muehlbauer, MJ, CAE has been Executive Director of the North American Spine Society since September 1994. He became a Certified Association Executive in 2002. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Knox College, a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law & Policy from Loyola University Chicago Law School, and completed coursework on Non-profit Management at Harvard University School of Business. He is a member of the American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics (ASLME). © 2024 Blank Rome LLP. All rights reserved. Please contact Blank Rome for permission to reproduce. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only and may contain attorney advertising. This content should not be construed as legal advice or opinion on any specific facts or circumstances and is not a substitute for the advice of counsel. You should consult an attorney concerning your situation or any specific legal questions you have. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and its guests and do not necessarily reflect or represent the positions, strategies, views, or opinions of Blank Rome.
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Episode 7: Exploring the Role of Operating Partners in Private Equity
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, Donna Cooper joins host Eric Tower for a conversation about her career and how her prior experience has influenced her current role as an operating partner. Donna explains the role of an operating partner at a private equity firm, describes how the role of an operating partner differs from the executive team overseeing a portfolio company, and talks about her approach to working with a new portfolio company. Donna, an operating partner at Varsity Healthcare Partners, has more than 20 years of executive healthcare operations and finance experience. She most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Duly Health and Care (formerly known as DuPage Medical Group). While at Duly, Ms. Cooper was responsible for clinical operations including multi-specialty service lines, ASCs, a contact center, and ancillary services. Ms. Cooper took on the role of Incident Commander during the COVID-19 crisis and led the group's development and execution of the treatment, testing, safety, and vaccination strategy. She has additional experience working for Advocate Medical Group, Advocate Dreyer Medical Clinic, Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, John Deere Health Care, and Arthur Andersen. © 2024 Blank Rome LLP. All rights reserved. Please contact Blank Rome for permission to reproduce. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only and may contain attorney advertising. This content should not be construed as legal advice or opinion on any specific facts or circumstances and is not a substitute for the advice of counsel. You should consult an attorney concerning your situation or any specific legal questions you have. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and its guests and do not necessarily reflect or represent the positions, strategies, views, or opinions of Blank Rome.
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Episode 6: The Great Reset in the Healthcare Industry
Join Hector Torres and Aaron Newman, healthcare investment bankers, as they discuss current market trends with host Eric Tower in the latest episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery. Hector and Aaron explore burgeoning signs of activity, the effects of private equity investment scrutiny on deal-making, delve into the state's regulatory role in healthcare transactions, and innovative growth tactics for health systems. Tune in for an insightful analysis on these critical healthcare topics. Hector is a managing director on the global healthcare team at DC Advisory. He has more than 16 years investment banking experience, specializing in M&A and strategic advisory transactions. Before joining DC Advisory, Hector was the co-head of healthcare investment banking at FocalPoint Partners, where he led a national team of M&A and capital markets professionals focused on hospitals and health systems, physician practice management, post-acute care and other related healthcare sectors. Aaron has more than 10 years of investment banking experience with focus on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory with dedicated expertise in healthcare provider services with a focus on physician practice management and healthcare facilities. Aaron's prior experience includes, Cain Brothers (KeyBanc), FocalPointPartners (B. Riley), ECG Management Consultants, and Kaufman Hall & Associates. © 2024 Blank Rome LLP. All rights reserved. Please contact Blank Rome for permission to reproduce. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only and may contain attorney advertising. This content should not be construed as legal advice or opinion on any specific facts or circumstances and is not a substitute for the advice of counsel. You should consult an attorney concerning your situation or any specific legal questions you have. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and its guests and do not necessarily reflect or represent the positions, strategies, views, or opinions of Blank Rome.
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Episode 5: Structuring and Maintaining Value-based Care Arrangements
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, Blank Rome partner Barak A. Bassman joins host Eric Tower to talk about how to legally and practically structure value-based care arrangements, and how to navigate those arrangements if they go south. Eric and Barak discuss the critical components to structuring a value-based care program, how to get the program accepted by payers, and what to do when payers move the goal posts and other quality measures. Barak also shares his predictions for the healthcare industry for the remainer of the year. Barak focuses his practice on managed care contracting and healthcare reimbursement negotiation and disputes, including negotiation of value-based and other managed care contracts, disputes between payors and providers, regulatory and compliance counseling, and internal investigations. His clients include hospital systems, physician practices, pharmacies, third party payors, and rental networks. © 2024 Blank Rome LLP. All rights reserved. Please contact Blank Rome for permission to reproduce. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only and may contain attorney advertising. This content should not be construed as legal advice or opinion on any specific facts or circumstances and is not a substitute for the advice of counsel. You should consult an attorney concerning your situation or any specific legal questions you have. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and its guests and do not necessarily reflect or represent the positions, strategies, views, or opinions of Blank Rome.
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Episode 4: Navigating the Road to Value-Based Care
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, Dr. Aric Coffman, joins host Eric Tower for a conversation about the road to value-based care, aligning incentives with goals to set health systems up for success, combating physician burnout by improving engagement, payer relationships and their role in value-based care, and managing relationships up and down the continuum of care. Aric, a board-certified surgeon, is the CEO of Honest Medical Group—a Rubicon Founders company—whose vision is to transform the healthcare experience for people with Medicare by creating next generation delivery systems in partnership with doctors to empower patients and clinicians to reach their full potential in life and in clinical practice. Prior to Honest, Aric held market leadership roles for Optum Health and The Everett Clinic. © 2024 Blank Rome LLP. All rights reserved. Please contact Blank Rome for permission to reproduce. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only and may contain attorney advertising. This content should not be construed as legal advice or opinion on any specific facts or circumstances and is not a substitute for the advice of counsel. You should consult an attorney concerning your situation or any specific legal questions you have. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and its guests and do not necessarily reflect or represent the positions, strategies, views, or opinions of Blank Rome.
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Episode 3: Innovating Healthcare: Navigating the New Tech Frontier and Overcoming Implementation Challenges
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, Dan Juberg joins host Eric Tower to discuss emerging healthcare technologies, innovation in the surgical and specialty care fields, and the driving forces behind them. Eric and Dan dive in to how to make surgery smarter and improve surgical outcomes for patients, providers, and payers using data-driven technology like artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics Dan is SVP, Head of Payer/Provider Strategy & Corporate Development at Caresyntax, a market leader in surgical intelligence. Caresyntax converges AI-powered software, devices, and clinical services to improve surgical outcomes and make surgery smarter and safer for both patients and providers. Dan is passionate about fulfilling the promise of integrated, value-based specialty and surgical care. Prior to joining Caresyntax, Dan served in leadership roles at Lumeris and GE Healthcare Camden Group. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons. © 2024 Blank Rome LLP. All rights reserved. Please contact Blank Rome for permission to reproduce. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only and may contain attorney advertising. This content should not be construed as legal advice or opinion on any specific facts or circumstances and is not a substitute for the advice of counsel. You should consult an attorney concerning your situation or any specific legal questions you have. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and its guests and do not necessarily reflect or represent the positions, strategies, views, or opinions of Blank Rome.
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Episode 2: What's Ahead for Healthcare? Disruption, Diversification, Investment, and Emboldened Employers
In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, Josh M. Berlin, JD, joins host Eric Tower to talk about five key areas to watch in the healthcare industry today: (1) the refresh in the delivery model of care, (2) moving into Medicare Advantage, (3) disruption through the lens of the new "Big 4" in healthcare, (4) private equity dollars and how they are innovating and disrupting, and (5) employers becoming more emboldened to push providers and plans to improve quality and outcomes for their employee populations. Eric and Josh also discuss diversification and properly structuring risk in partnership agreements. Josh brings more than 25 years of experience to his role as the chief executive officer of rule of three® (ro3). Josh's experience as a healthcare adviser spans the entire healthcare ecosystem and includes strategic planning, regulatory affairs, value-based care, population health management, and clinical integration. Prior to starting ro3, Josh served in leadership roles across KPMG, IBM Watson Health, Dixon Hughes Goodman, and Citrin Cooperman. © 2024 Blank Rome LLP. All rights reserved. Please contact Blank Rome for permission to reproduce. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only and may contain attorney advertising. This content should not be construed as legal advice or opinion on any specific facts or circumstances and is not a substitute for the advice of counsel. You should consult an attorney concerning your situation or any specific legal questions you have. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and its guests and do not necessarily reflect or represent the positions, strategies, views, or opinions of Blank Rome.
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Episode 1: Bridging Gaps, Enhancing Access, and Embracing Value-Based Care
In the inaugural episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, Dr. Soujanya "Chinni" Pulluru joins host Eric Tower to discuss disruptions in healthcare, the move toward value-based care, the importance of technology and data infrastructure, traction in retail health, creating better access to care, and incentivizing changed behavior in the industry. Dr. Chinni Pulluru is a family medicine physician and clinical business executive with more than 20 years of experience driving transformative change in healthcare and value-based care operations. She most recently served as Chief Clinical Executive and Vice President of Clinical Operations for Walmart Health, and was formerly the Executive Medical Director for Illinois' largest, 750-physician group, DULY (formerly DuPage Medical Group) and its subsidiary MSO, Boncura Health Solutions. She is now a founder-entrepreneur with a newly launched venture in the field of genetics. © 2024 Blank Rome LLP. All rights reserved. Please contact Blank Rome for permission to reproduce. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only and may contain attorney advertising. This content should not be construed as legal advice or opinion on any specific facts or circumstances and is not a substitute for the advice of counsel. You should consult an attorney concerning your situation or any specific legal questions you have. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and its guests and do not necessarily reflect or represent the positions, strategies, views, or opinions of Blank Rome.
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BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery invites industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and hot topics in healthcare strategy, delivery, and innovation. Listen in as industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators consider how to disrupt the way that millions of Americans receive healthcare. Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and 800 attorneys and principals who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. For more information, please visit blankrome.com.
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