Primary Care Cures

In this episode Ron talks to Ronald Riewold. Mr. Riewold has extensive experience in operating and developing both public (Amex and NASDAQ) and private companies. Specifically, his expertise is in field or practice-level health care company operations. He was a top executive of six companies since 1978, three in the finance and real estate sector, and three in the health care and technology arena. Mr. Riewold has completed over fifty mergers in the health care industry. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to the President and CEO of Paul Johnson Drywall, Inc., Cole Johnson. Here they discuss how the use of Redirect Health helped Paul Johnson Drywall recruit and retain top talent. Paul Johnson Drywall, Inc. is a 50-year-old specialty trade contractor. Although Paul Johnson Drywall previously offered health insurance – an anomaly in the construction industry – participation was low. The majority of the workforce viewed the previous health insurance plans as unnecessary, confusing and outrageously expensive. The labor force sought out quick-fix healthcare solutions, such as visiting hospital emergency departments for non-emergency injuries or illnesses. Since implementing Redirect Health, employee retention and satisfaction increased, as did company profits. [...]

In this episode Ron chats with Dr. Paul DeChant, MD, MBA. Paul is an experienced physician executive, C-suite coach, and expert on physician burnout. He has years of experience as a practicing family physician and a physician executive leader in large healthcare systems. He was the CEO of the Sutter Gould Medical Foundation and he now works as a senior advisor with Simpler Healthcare, an IBM Watson Health affiliate, providing executive coaching to health care leaders pursuing Lean transformations in their organizations and providing thought leadership on clinical operations and innovation. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to Jeroen Tas, the Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer of Royal Philips. Jeroen is an experienced global executive and entrepreneur with a track record of leading innovation in the healthcare, information technology and financial services industries. He clearly sees the tremendous value that information technology and data can add to managing health. Leading the company’s global Innovation & Strategy organization, he is responsible for M&A strategy planning, R&D, solutions design, medical affairs, sustainability, technology platforms, ventures and emerging businesses. Creating a pipeline of innovative business propositions Jeroen will leverage emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, sensing technologies and the Internet of Things to reinforce the company’s health propositions aimed at supporting consumers, care professionals and health systems with personalized connected health solutions. Solutions that can deliver on the "quadruple aim": improving health outcomes, im

In this episode Ron chats with Nora  Belcher. Nora is the Executive Director of the Texas e-Health Alliance, a non-profit advocacy group that she started in 2009 to give health information technology stakeholders a voice in public policy.  The Texas e-Health Alliance serves as the state’s leading advocate, from local communities to the national level, for the use of information technology to improve the health care system for patients. She is widely considered to be one of the state’s leading experts in telemedicine, having worked on the issue for over 20 years in a variety of roles.  During the most recent Texas legislative session, Ms. Belcher led the coalition that passed SB 1107, which was a significant step in opening up the Texas market for full use of telemedicine.  Ms. Belcher holds a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin and owns a hardcover first edition of Game of Thrones. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to Ron Vianu. Ron is a serial entrepreneur and problem-solver by nature. He's spent the last 20+ years founding ventures in the healthcare, technology, and insurance spaces. Currently, he is CEO at Covera Health, a clinical analytics company.  Covera partners with physicians to deliver high-quality care through accurate diagnoses – putting patients on the most direct path back to health and reducing medical costs. Covera Health’s first solution, its Radiology Centers of Excellence Program, operates in all 50 states, and serves Fortune 500 self-insured employers and health plans like Walmart. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to Ches Williams. Ches is the Co-Founder and Partner of Frontera Strategies, LP. He is also the Co-Founder of Frontera Search Partners. Here they discuss a wide variety of issues around primary care and the importance of ancillary services. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to Marni Jameson Carey. She is the executive director of the Association of Independent Doctors, a national nonprofit designed to support America’s independent doctors, stop the trend of health-care consolidation and, thus, reduce health-care costs. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to the Managing Vice President of Clinical Development at Airrosti, Jason Garrett, DC.Airrosti, headquartered in San Antonio, is a health care group that employs and trains skilled providers who are expertly trained to deliver high quality, outcome-based soft tissue and joint (musculoskeletal) care. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to Marni Jameson Carey. She is the executive director of the Association of Independent Doctors, a national nonprofit designed to support America’s independent doctors, stop the trend of health-care consolidation and, thus, reduce health-care costs. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to Janis Powers about a wide variety of topics including why health insurance is obsolete, Longitudinal Health Care plans, The Powers Report Podcast, and her new book Health Care Meet the American Dream. Janis is the CEO and Founder of Longitudinal Health Care, a company on a mission to eliminate health insurance. Their vision is to leverage advancements in genetics and predictive analytics to project the diseases and conditions their customers will develop over the course of their lives. She is also a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and host of hit The Powers Report Podcast. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to Dave Chase. Dave is the co-founder of Health Rosetta, which aims to accelerate the adoption of simple, practical, nonpartisan fixes to our health care system. He is also the author of "The CEO’s Guide to Restoring the American Dream.” (Health Rosetta Media, September 2017). Here they talk about a wide variaty of topics such as benefits brokers, the future of healthcare, and more. [...]

In this episode host Ron Barshop talks to Crystal Icenhour about how she and her company plan to disrupt healthcare.Crystal R. Icenhour, PhD received her PhD in Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine from the University of Cincinnati Medical School of Graduate Studies in 2002.  She conducted postdoctoral research in the Thoracic Diseases Research Unit at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine from 2002-2005 and in the Department of Infectious Diseases at Duke University Medical Center from 2005-2006.  Dr. Icenhour has been involved in local and national postdoctoral associations including the Mayo Research Fellows Association Executive Committee (President), the Duke University Postdoctoral Association (chair of membership committee), and the National Postdoctoral Association (2008 Chair).  Dr. Icenhour has participated in numerous events aimed at supporting and mentoring women in STEM. She has been recognized by Kauffman Foundation and Center for Innovative Technology as an outstanding entrepreneur. Dr. Icenhour w

In this episode Ron Barshop talks to guest Robin Farmanfarmaian about the future of technology in healthcare. Robin is a professional speaker, entrepreneur, and angel investor, driving high-level business development for cutting-edge medical and biotech companies poised to impact 100M patients. With over 100 speaking engagements in twelve countries, she educates audiences on technology, the future of healthcare, patient empowerment, building thought leadership, and more. Keeping within the empowerment theme, Robin also works with entrepreneurs and executives who want to become thought leaders in order to accelerate their career and business goals. Her first book, “The Patient as CEO: How Technology Empowers the Healthcare Consumer,” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. [...]

In this episode host Ron Barshop talks to Dr. Josh Luke. He is a veteran hospital CEO, a ForbesBooks Featured Author, a leading international speaker and a faculty member at the University of Southern California. Dr. Luke’s is on a mission to use his years of knowledge and experience to help others break free from the entrapment of the current healthcare delivery model. [...]

In this episode Ron Barshop talks to guest Robin Farmanfarmaian about how to transform doctors into thought leaders and speakers. is a professional speaker, entrepreneur, and angel investor, driving high-level business development for cutting-edge medical and biotech companies poised to impact 100M patients. With over 100 speaking engagements in twelve countries, she educates audiences on technology, the future of healthcare, patient empowerment, building thought leadership, and more. Keeping within the empowerment theme, Robin also works with entrepreneurs and executives who want to become thought leaders in order to accelerate their career and business goals. Her first book, “The Patient as CEO: How Technology Empowers the Healthcare Consumer,” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to the Executive Vice President at Principle Health Systems, Chris Light. They do a deep dive in to the numerous ways adding ancillary services can improve primary care. They discuss things like improving outcomes, revenue, and reducing burnout. [...]

In this episode host Ron Barshop interviews the CEO of Arrowhead Health, Dr. David Berg. This is the final of a three-part series where they dive into physician burnout, fixing the business model, and the overall state of primary care. They discuss how Dave ended up where he is today and solutions to some of the biggest problems facing both primary care and healthcare as a whole. [...]

In this episode Ron talks to Leah Houston, MD. Leah is a board-certified Emergency Physician. While practicing emergency medicine across the US for nearly 10 years she recognized a common problem: uncompensated administrative burdens related to physician employment and credentialing are a leading cause of administrative waste and physician burn out. [...]

In this episode host Ron Barshop interviews the healthcare futurist, technology expert, and CEO of Strategic Pathways, Dave Smith. They do a deep dive into the role technology plays in both the current state of primary care and its future. They discuss topics like EHRs, transcriptions, telehealth, and education. [...]