Lisbeth Votruba, Chief Clinical Officer at AvaSure, joins the show to discuss how AI-driven virtual care is benefiting consumers and shaping the future of health, as well as an exclusive description of AvaSure’s collaboration with Nvidia and Oracle for an AI-powered virtual concierge. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about addressing physical inactivity. How can sporting good brands partner with providers, and how is that an entry into a bigger conversation about integrating proactive health with traditional healthcare services?

SPOTLIGHT: SHED 

Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellness available to everyone. Through personalized nutrition, high-quality supplements, and science-backed wellness strategies, Shed empowers individuals to take control of their health and live longer, healthier lives. 

Start your wellness journey today: https://www.tryshed.com/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=healthcare_rap

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This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Whether you're actively working to make healthcare more consumer-centered or just want to learn about cool new care models and innovations, this community is for you! (#412) 

Lisbeth Votruba, Chief Clinical Officer at AvaSure, joins the show to discuss how AI-driven virtual care is benefiting consumers and shaping the future of health, as well as an exclusive description of AvaSure&rsquo;s collaboration with Nvidia and Oracle for an AI-powered virtual concierge.&nbsp;
All that, plus the Flava of the Week about addressing physical inactivity. How can sporting good brands partner with providers, and how is that an entry into a bigger conversation about integrating proactive health with traditional healthcare services?
SPOTLIGHT: SHED&nbsp;
Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellness available to everyone. Through personalized nutrition, high-quality supplements, and science-backed wellness strategies, Shed empowers individuals to take control of their health and live longer, healthier lives.&nbsp;
Start your wellness journey today: https://www.tryshed.com/?utm_source=referral&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=healthcare_rap
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community. Whether you're actively working to make healthcare more consumer-centered or just want to learn about cool new care models and innovations, this community is for you! (#412)&nbsp;

Healthcare Rap is the leading podcast about consumer-centered health. Hosts Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail spotlight the consumer POV in healthcare and highlight innovators bridging the gap between traditional sick care and preventive well care. It ranks in the top 5% of all podcasts globally and is one of the longest-lasting shows in the industry, passing 500 episodes and 8 years on the air in 2026. 

Healthcare leaders learn the latest ways that healthcare is being designed, marketed, and delivered to consumers. And health consumers learn how these options work and why they might be right for them and their loved ones. 

It's more than a show; it's a mission. 

Topics for 2026: 
Connected fitness 
GLP-1's / weight loss 
Wearables
Longevity and diagnostics 
Food as medicine / nutrition 
Preventive health and wellness 
Digital Front Door 
Nontraditional care models - direct primary care, retail care, health at home, digital health, functional and integrative health 
Digital health and consumer brands making waves and new entrants making a splash 

Topics not covered: 
Clinical leadership 
Cybersecurity 
Health information management 
Interoperability 
Revenue cycle 

<a href="https://healthcarerap.com/"></a>Healthcare Rap is the leading podcast about consumer-centered health. Hosts Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail spotlight the consumer POV in healthcare and highlight innovators bridging the gap between traditional sick care and preventive well care. It ranks in the top 5% of all podcasts globally and is one of the longest-lasting shows in the industry, passing 500 episodes and 8 years on the air in 2026.&nbsp;
Healthcare leaders learn the latest ways that healthcare is being designed, marketed, and delivered to consumers. And health consumers learn how these options work and why they might be right for them and their loved ones.&nbsp;
It's more than a show; it's a mission.&nbsp;
Topics for 2026:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Connected fitness&nbsp;</li>
<li>GLP-1's / weight loss&nbsp;</li>
<li>Wearables</li>
<li>Longevity and diagnostics&nbsp;</li>
<li>Food as medicine / nutrition&nbsp;</li>
<li>Preventive health and wellness&nbsp;</li>
<li>Digital Front Door&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nontraditional care models - direct primary care, retail care, health at home, digital health, functional and integrative health&nbsp;</li>
<li>Digital health and consumer brands making waves and new entrants making a splash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Topics not&nbsp;covered:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Clinical leadership&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cybersecurity&nbsp;</li>
<li>Health information management&nbsp;</li>
<li>Interoperability&nbsp;</li>
<li>Revenue cycle&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The leading podcast about consumer-centered health

Healthcare Rap

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How Empowering Nurses Benefits Consumers (#412)

Dr. Payam Zamani, CEO and Founder of MY DR NOW, shares how you don’t need urgent care if you do primary care right, how outcomes improve when you make it easy for patients to be compliant, and whether he thinks patients using LLMs are good for business. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the Nourishing Change conference. How did the conference’s attendee mix reflect the collaboration that needs to happen to make healthcare more preventive, and how much progress is possible if you and I join the Movement?

ANNOUNCING RAP COLLABORATIVES 

Exciting news! We’re launching Rap Collaboratives, curated workgroups of founders, builders, and operators working together to grow the adoption of consumer-centered health. Through content, community, and co-creation, members help shape what’s next and get their perspective in front of the industry. 

Reach out on LinkedIn to learn more. 

(#509) 

 

Dr. Payam Zamani, CEO and Founder of MY DR NOW, shares how you don&rsquo;t need urgent care if you do primary care right, how outcomes improve when you make it easy for patients to be compliant, and whether he thinks patients using LLMs are good for business.&nbsp;
All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the Nourishing Change conference. How did the conference&rsquo;s attendee mix reflect the collaboration that needs to happen to make healthcare more preventive, and how much progress is possible if you and I join the Movement?
ANNOUNCING RAP COLLABORATIVES&nbsp;
Exciting news! We&rsquo;re launching Rap Collaboratives, curated workgroups of founders, builders, and operators working together to grow the adoption of consumer-centered health. Through content, community, and co-creation, members help shape what&rsquo;s next and get their perspective in front of the industry.&nbsp;
Reach out on LinkedIn to learn more.&nbsp;
(#509)&nbsp;
&nbsp;

How MY DR NOW is Scaling Consumer-Centric Primary Care (#509)

Kroger Health's Jim Kirby recaps the Nourishing Change Conference's biggest year yet, highlights what stood out from sessions and exhibitors, and gives a preview of what to expect as the Movement continues into 2027 and beyond. 

Kroger Health's Jim Kirby recaps the Nourishing Change Conference's biggest year yet, highlights what stood out from sessions and exhibitors, and gives a preview of what to expect as the Movement continues into 2027 and beyond.&nbsp;

BONUS: Kroger Health's Jim Kirby Recaps Nourishing Change '26 (#508)

Mike Roaldi, President of Cityblock Health, discusses the economics of care delivery while working to better engage consumers, what’s behind Cityblock’s recent growth, and how patients are using ChatGPT for their health. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the new Samsung Health app features. How is Samsung positioning the upcoming Galaxy Watch as a proactive health partner, and how can we lead the charge to bridge the gap between healthcare and prevention? 

ANNOUNCING RAP COLLABORATIVES 

Exciting news! We’re launching Rap Collaboratives, curated workgroups of founders, builders, and operators working together to grow the adoption of consumer-centered health. Through content, community, and co-creation, members help shape what’s next and get their perspective in front of the industry. 

Reach out on LinkedIn to learn more. 

(#507) 

Mike Roaldi, President of Cityblock Health, discusses the economics of care delivery while working to better engage consumers, what&rsquo;s behind Cityblock&rsquo;s recent growth, and how patients are using ChatGPT for their health.&nbsp;
All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the new Samsung Health app features. How is Samsung positioning the upcoming Galaxy Watch as a proactive health partner, and how can we lead the charge to bridge the gap between healthcare and prevention?&nbsp;
ANNOUNCING RAP COLLABORATIVES&nbsp;
Exciting news! We&rsquo;re launching Rap Collaboratives, curated workgroups of founders, builders, and operators working together to grow the adoption of consumer-centered health. Through content, community, and co-creation, members help shape what&rsquo;s next and get their perspective in front of the industry.&nbsp;
Reach out on LinkedIn to learn more.&nbsp;
(#507)&nbsp;

How Empowering Nurses Benefits Consumers (#412)

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