The Race to Value Podcast

By: Institute for Advancing Health Value
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  • We are in a race to make health value work. Join Dr. Eric Weaver and Daniel Chipping of the Accountable Care Learning Collaborative as they interview top executives, physicians, and entrepreneurs leading the transformation to health value.
    2020 - Accountable Care Learning Collaborative
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Episodes
  • Episode 306: Accelerating Health Equity in the Rio Grande Valley

    Episode 306: Accelerating Health Equity in the Rio Grande Valley
    Sep 4 2024
    Today Ashley sat down and talked with Dr. Edwin Estavez. Edwin is the founder of the Altacair Foundation. He Previously, served as Market President of Value Based Care at Prominence Health, a leading health care company that provides high quality, cost-effective care to diverse populations. Edwin, has over 30 years of experience in health care and higher education administration, risk management, and business development, with a PhD in Administration and an MSW. He is passionate about organizational transformation. From health care delivery and outcomes through value-based care tactics, to patient engagement programs, and care coordination models. Join as we chat about the mission of Altacair, how he ensures the foundation stays true to its mission and vision, and the collaboration between Altacair and The Leavitt School of Health on the Accelerator Conference. Altacair Foundation: About Us – Altacair Foundation Accelerator 2024: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accelerator2024-advancing-value-for-health-equity-tickets-951490021267?aff=oddtdtcreator
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    31 mins
  • Episode 205: The DEI Blueprint: Building Inclusivity in Healthcare and Education Featuring Dr. Melissa McLaren

    Episode 205: The DEI Blueprint: Building Inclusivity in Healthcare and Education Featuring Dr. Melissa McLaren
    Aug 21 2024
    On today’s episode of The Race to Value, Ashley sits down with her colleague and friend, Dr. Melissa McLaren to discuss the importance of DEI in Healthcare and Education, and why building inclusivity is not just a buzzword, but something that is vital for the future. Dr. McLaren is an Associate Dean and Academic Program Director at the Leavitt School of Health at Western Governors University. She graduated with her BSN from The Ohio State University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Minnesota. She received her master’s in management and leadership and an MBA from Western Governors University. Melissa and her family have engaged with lawmakers at the local and state level, as well as the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus and the US Department of Health and Human Services in support of gender-affirming care and other LGBTQIA+ rights. They have spoken at state and national conferences to educate on the importance of family support when raising a transgender child. Dr. McLaren has partnered with organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign, Welcoming Schools, PFLAG, the ACLU, TransOhio, Equality Ohio, and many others to advocate for transgender youth. Dr. McLaren currently serves on the Human Rights Campaign Parents for Transgender Equality National Council. She is a board officer for Equality Ohio and was an inaugural board member of her local LGBTQ+ organization. She is a member of the AACN DEI Leadership Network Communications Committee. She lives in Ohio with her husband of 20 years, 19-year old twins, 2 dogs, and several entitled cats. Previous Episode: Ep 137 – Authentic Truth, Love, and Compassion: A Family’s Journey in Gender-Affirming Care, with Melissa and Conner McLaren – The Race to Value Podcast™ 0:50: Defining Diversity and Inclusion 4:52 Why is diversity and inclusion so important in today’s society? 9:34: How the impacts of disparities and health inequities affects absolutely everyone 13:30: How treatment of patients differs based on insurance status 21:00: Education related healthcare burdens, and how education has an impact. 24:00: How diversity enriches the learning experiences in educations settings 33:24 Stories about successful inclusive educational initiatives 38:00 Shifting policies and practices 39:30: Dr. McLaren’s personal story
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    51 mins
  • Ep. 204: Mark Young, CEO of MyCHN

    Ep. 204: Mark Young, CEO of MyCHN
    Aug 7 2024
    On today’s episode of Race to Value, Ashley sits down with Mark Young, CEO of MyCHN to discuss how MyCHN launched a partnership with Wysa, an AI-driven mental health platform. We discuss how this collaboration aims to bolster the well-being and mental health of MyCHN’s Crisis and Behavioral Health patients by providing them access to Wysa’s innovative AI personal mental health companion at no cost. Mark Young has worked in health services since 1989 and in community health since 1998. He has a Master's in Business Administration from Trident University and a Master's in Organization Management from the University of Phoenix. Over his career of 30-plus years, Mr. Young has worked with initiatives in the Rio Grande Valley, northeast Texas, and south Texas. Projects he has developed include outreach and engagement with colonia residents, residential treatment services for pregnant women and children, a tuberculosis intervention program, multiple chemical and alcohol dependency programs, behavioral health programs, and many outreach, education, and intervention projects. Timestamps: 3:00: Discussion on how MyCHN created this partnership with WYSA and the benefits it has brought to their patients. 6:00: How this tool is used to help patients 7:30: Tools and Resources that WYSA offers 11:30: Breaking the Stigma around using AI in Healthcare 16:00: Discussion on the current state of Behavioral Health 19:00: Discussion on younger populations and if they are more likely to opt into utilizing AI for healthcare
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    26 mins
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