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Making Nutrition Accessible & Sustainable for All—featuring Vanessa Rissetto & T

We recognize that nutrition is the front line of health care.  But it’s challenging for patients to sustain lasting changes to their eating habits outside the clinical environment. Can technology help us promote healthy eating after a patient leaves the hospital or exam room? How do we deliver a customized digital nutrition coaching experience that keeps users engaged for the long-term? Vanessa Rissetto and Tamar Samuels are the registered dieticians behind <a href="https://culinahealth.com/" target="_blank">Culina Health</a>, a personalized virtual nutrition coaching platform designed to make nutrition accessible and sustainable for everyone. On this episode of HLTH Matters, Vanessa and Tamar join host Dr. Jessica Shepherd to discuss what differentiates Culina from other nutrition apps and describe the role of automation in the personalized nutrition space. Vanessa and Tamar explain why ongoing engagement is key in changing the way a patient eats and how the Culina Health team addresses the emotional aspects of food. Listen in to understand how Culina collaborates with providers to support their patients and find out how Vanessa and Tamar’s app empowers users to set their own goals, learn about what’s healthy and lead the change process. Topics Covered<ul><li>What differentiates Culina Health from other nutrition apps on the market</li><li>The role of automation in the personalized nutrition space</li><li>How to support patients around nutrition once they leave the hospital or clinic</li><li>Why it’s crucial to address the emotional aspect of eating habits</li><li>Vanessa &amp; Tamar’s insight on the addictive nature of sugar</li><li>Why ongoing engagement is key in changing the way a patient eats</li><li>How Culina helps users set their own goals and lead the change process</li><li>How to deal with a weight management patient who’s having a bad day</li><li>How Vanessa &amp; Tamar educate patients around what’s healthy (based on their medical condition)</li><li>What Culina Health is doing to create community among its users</li><li>How Culina works with providers to support patients and collaborate care</li></ul> Connect with Vanessa Rissetto &amp; Tamar Samuels<a href="https://culinahealth.com/" target="_blank">Culina Health</a> Connect with Dr. Jessica Shepherd<a href="https://www.hlth.com/" target="_blank">HLTH</a><a href="https://twitter.com/JShepherd_MD" target="_blank">Dr. Shepherd on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-shepherd-md-mba-5ba9ab66/" target="_blank">Dr. Shepherd on LinkedIn</a> Resources <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20440296/" target="_blank">‘Obese Children Show Hyperactivation to Food Pictures in Brain Networks Linked to Motivation, Reward and Cognitive Control’ in the International Journal of Obesity</a>

S3 Ep6: Making Nutrition Accessible & Sustainable for All—featuring Vanessa Rissetto & Tamar Samuels

Co-founder, Registered Dietitian

Perspectives on Leveraging Data and AI in Payer and Provider Space

Unlocking the power of AI requires a vigilant mind, recognizing the significance of data limitations. In today&#39;s episode, Saul welcomes Frank Webster, the Chief Medical Officer of Behavioral Health at Health Care Service Corporation and Amir Azarbad, the Managing Director of 10Pearls share unique challenges faced by health plans, the impact of AI on payers, and the importance of clean and well-organized data in healthcare. Amir highlights the practical and strategic approach of 10Pearls in providing healthcare solutions, focusing on delivering achievable strategies and tangible results. Frank discusses his motivations in healthcare, specifically in addressing the gaps in the healthcare system, especially in behavioral healthcare. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging clinical data and the challenges faced by large healthcare entities in cooperation and data utilization. Frank and Amir share their perspectives on the role of AI and its limitations in healthcare decision-making.  Tune in to gain valuable insights from Frank and Amir as they offer a unique perspective on the current state and future possibilities of healthcare. About Amir Azarbad:Amir Azarbad is the Managing Director of 10Pearls Healthcare Practice, focusing on strategic and technology solutions. He has over 20 years of healthcare experience and has helped organizations transform their legacy solutions to reduce administrative costs while increasing automation and enabling business configurable solutions. Prior to his current role, he was the founder of Inspirant Group, which was acquired by 10Pearls in March of 2023. Amir was also executive director of Strategy and Technology Innovation for Health Care Services Corporation (Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, TX, NM, OK, and MT) and was responsible for transforming care and utilization management for more than 15 million members through innovative data-centered process management platforms that resulted in significant operational savings.  About Frank Webster:Frank Webster is the Chief Medical Officer of Health Care Service Corporation(BlueCross Blue Shield of IL, TX, NM, OK, and MT), focusing on clinical data management, improving access to behavioral health services, and the overall measurement, improvement, and integration of behavioral with medical services. He has over 25 years of invaluable clinical and leadership experience, dedicated to improving and implementing large-scale system-wide reorganizations. Prior to joining HCSC, Dr. Webster was responsible for Dallas area Psychiatric Emergency Services. He has extensive background in Managed Behavioral Healthcare, including commercial and government contracts and ASOs. Dr. Webster holds an MD from The University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, and is an Adjunct Professor for Health Informatics at the University of Texas at Tyler. Things You’ll Learn:<ul><li>The importance of understanding the limitations of your data and its implications. </li><li>There is a critical need for critical thinking and not blindly accepting AI recommendations without understanding what the data can and cannot reveal.</li><li>The a need to start with the end in mind and work backward when navigating healthcare transformation. </li><li>It is important to challenge questions upfront to ensure that the focus is on thoughtful, practical solutions rather than simply being swayed by flashy but impractical ideas.</li><li>The need to reach out and engage in discussions about practical solutions for healthcare, encouraging listeners to take proactive steps toward change.</li></ul>Resources:<ul><li>Connect with and follow Amir Azarbad on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-azarbad/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Connect with and follow Frank Webster on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-webster/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Follow 10Pearls on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/10pearls/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Visit the 10Pearls website <a href="https://10pearls.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li>Follow HCSC on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hcsc/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. </li><li>Visit the HCSC website <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hcsc/" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul>

S4 E28: Perspectives on Leveraging Data and AI in Payer and Provider Space

Managing Director, Healthcare

Chief Medical Officer

Uncovering Early Cancer Detection

A mission to protect, maintain, and improve people&#39;s health BEFORE they get sick.  In this episode, Stephen Hahn, Chief Executive Officer at Harbinger Health, discusses the groundbreaking work being done at Harbinger, aiming at early disease detection and their commitment to making healthcare more accessible to all. Steve discusses the challenges and possibilities of early cancer detection using blood tests and the technological advancements being made to tackle these challenges. He explains how Harbinger&#39;s technology works and its potential impact on patients and physicians. Steve emphasizes the importance of addressing access issues in healthcare, particularly in relation to cancer screening and the economic benefits of early detection.  Dr. Hahn&#39;s compelling vision for a healthier future and his call to action to build trust make this episode an essential listen for everyone passionate about healthcare innovation and accessibility. About Stephen Hahn:Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., is CEO-Partner of Flagship Pioneering and Chief Executive Officer of Harbinger Health. Steve joined Flagship in June 2021 as Chief Medical Officer of its Preemptive Health and Medicine Initiative, which is creating a new field that aims to protect, maintain, or improve people’s health before they get sick. Steve will continue as a strategic advisor to the Initiative. Steve brings two decades of distinguished leadership in healthcare strategy, oncology medical practice, and translational/clinical research to this role. He served as the 24th U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner from 2019 to 2021 overseeing both COVID and non-COVID regulatory affairs, including therapeutics and vaccine development, devices, diagnostics, and clinical trials. Prior to his FDA appointment, Steve served as chief medical executive at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Prior to his role as chief medical executive, he served as deputy president and chief operating officer where he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the nation’s top cancer center, which included leading more than 21,000 employees and overseeing a $5.2 billion operating budget. Steve was elevated to the chief operating officer role after serving as division head, department chair, and professor of Radiation Oncology. Prior to his executive leadership roles at MD Anderson, Dr. Hahn was the leader of radiation oncology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. Steve focused his translational research efforts on the evaluation of the tumor microenvironment, signal transduction pathways involved in tumor response to therapies and proton therapy. He has authored more than 220 peer-reviewed original research articles and has experience in medical product development. Steve earned his M.D. from Temple University and received his B.A. in Biology from Rice University. He was an internal medicine resident at the University of California San Francisco before completing a fellowship and residency at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. Things You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Harbinger&#39;s mission is to find diseases early, before symptoms arise, to improve treatment outcomes and save lives. </li><li>Their focus on developing accessible and affordable diagnostics will revolutionize healthcare.</li><li>Dr. Hahn’s insights into Harbinger&#39;s innovative blood test, leveraging machine learning and AI to detect specific genetic signatures of cancer in the bloodstream. </li><li>This technology has the potential to revolutionize cancer screening and diagnosis.</li><li>The importance of building trust in healthcare. Access to affordable and reliable testing is vital, and Harbinger is committed to making its technologies accessible to all, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.</li></ul> Resources:<ul><li>Connect with and follow Stephen Hahn on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hahn-4393348/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Follow Harbinger Health on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/harbinger-health/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and visit their <a href="https://www.harbinger-health.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.</li></ul>

S4 E20: Uncovering Early Cancer Detection

Empowering Communities to Own Their Health—featuring Kristen Cerf

How do you inspire a community to take ownership of their health? If you ask Kristen Cerf, the secret lies in hiring staff from the community you serve and connecting people with the resources they need to improve their health. Kristen is President and CEO of <a href="https://www.blueshieldca.com/en/bsp" target="_blank">Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan</a>, where she is responsible for ensuring access to quality care for Blue Shield Promise’s 530,000 Medi-Cal members in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Under Kristen’s guidance, Blue Shield Promise has delivered several initiatives improving access to and availability of person-centered care to California&#39;s underinsured, low income and medically underserved populations. On this episode of HLTH Matters, Kristen joins host Dr. Jessica Shepherd to discuss the future of grassroots efforts to promote health care in the community. Kristen explains how Blue Shield Promise helps members navigate the complexities of the Medi-Cal system, leveraging community health advocates to build health literacy and improve patient outcomes. Listen in for insight using data to provide support based on need and learn how Kristen’s team works with providers, community-based organizations and other nonprofits to better serve Blue Shield Promise members. Topics Covered<ul><li>How being a nonprofit organization benefits Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan</li><li>Why a grassroots approach inspires communities to take ownership of their health</li><li>How Blue Shield Promise helps members navigate the complexities of the Medi-Cal system</li><li>How Blue Shield Promise’s community health advocates work with providers to improve outcomes</li><li>Why so few grassroots community health programs exist in the US</li><li>How Kristen’s team uses data to deliver support based on need</li><li>How Kristen thinks about translating information obtained from Blue Shield Promise members into data </li><li>How Kristen’s team gets feedback from providers re: Blue Shield Promise patient outcomes</li><li>Why Kristen sites the Blue Shield Promise street medicine program among her greatest accomplishments</li></ul> Connect with Kristen Cerf<ul><li><a href="https://www.blueshieldca.com/en/bsp" target="_blank">Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan</a></li><li>Kristen on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristencerf/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul>Connect with Dr. Jessica Shepherd &amp; Dr. Gautam Gulati<ul><li><a href="https://www.hlth.com/" target="_blank">HLTH</a></li><li>Dr. Shepherd on <a href="https://twitter.com/JShepherd_MD" target="_blank">X</a></li><li>Dr. Shepherd on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-shepherd-md-mba-5ba9ab66/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Dr. Gulati on <a href="https://twitter.com/drgautamgulati" target="_blank">X</a></li><li>Dr. Gulati on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautamgulati/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul>Resources<ul><li><a href="https://cheac.org/california-advancing-innovating-medi-cal-calaim/" target="_blank">California Advancing &amp;amp; Innovating Medi-Cal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cpca.org/" target="_blank">California Primary Care Association Annual Conference</a></li><li><a href="https://promisenews.blueshieldca.com/our-community/community-resource-centers" target="_blank">Blue Shield Promise Community Health Centers</a></li></ul>

S4 E39: Empowering Communities to Own Their Health—featuring Kristen Cerf

President and Chief Executive Officer

Podcast

S3 Ep6: Making Nutrition Accessible & Sustainable for All—featuring Vanessa Rissetto & Tamar Samuels

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