'Podnosis': Changing the game on kidney care

Chronic kidney disease is a significant public health issue. Nationwide, roughly 37 million Americans live with chronic kidney disease. Each year, more than 130,000 Americans receive a diagnosis of kidney failure or end-stage renal disease, an irreversible condition that can be fatal. DaVita is on…

'Podnosis': A deep dive into Q3 earnings, and key takeaways from the Fierce Health Payer Summit

In this week’s episode of "Podnosis," you'll hear from two journalists from the Fierce Healthcare team: Paige Minemyer, senior editor of Fierce Health Payer, and Dave Muoio, a staff writer for Fierce Healthcare. Together, they guide you through their key insights from the inaugural Fierce Health Pa…

'Podnosis': Leading with empathy amid crisis

Hello Heart, a digital platform designed to help people manage their heart health, is a U.S.-based company with offices in California and New York, and it also has a significant presence in Israel, with the majority of its roughly 80 employees there working from the Tel Aviv office.   In this week…

'Podnosis': A look at Blue Shield of California's new pharmacy benefits model

In this week's episode of “Podnosis,” we explore Blue Shield of California's plan to transform its pharmacy model. This includes a shift away from the traditional PBM relationship in favor of forming partnerships with five companies: Amazon Pharmacy, Abarca, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Company, CVS …

'Podnosis': Cultivating cultural competency in the healthcare workforce

In this week's episode of “Podnosis,” we look at the major health disparities facing Native Americans and explore what can be done to make meaningful improvements.  Misty Wilkie, Ph.D., RN, a clinical associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, has a deep understanding of…

‘Podnosis’: A look at Humana’s expansion into senior-focused primary care

In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” we delve into how Humana is expanding its reach in senior-focused primary care and home health. Fierce Payer Senior Editor Paige Minemyer caught up with Sanjay Shetty, M.D., president of Humana’s CenterWell segment, to explore why the insurer is placing its be…

'Podnosis': Gaming for better healthcare

In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we explore how video game training can captivate users' minds while also expediting the adoption of new skills and treatments in medicine. Sam Glassenberg, the founder and CEO of Level Ex, a medical video game studio, joins Fierce Healthcare’s Dave Muoio to ex…

'Podnosis': Strategies for safer healthcare workplaces amid rising violence

Violence in healthcare workplaces is a growing concern, with clinicians and other workers facing alarming rates of violence on the job. In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya sits down with Andrea Mazzoccoli, Ph.D., the former chief nurse and quality offi…

'Podnosis': Breaking down barriers to cancer screenings

Access to early cancer screenings and intervention can reduce deaths by 45%, according to the American Cancer Society. However, accessibility remains a significant challenge. In this week's episode of "Podnosis," Heather Landi from Fierce Healthcare engages in a conversation with Othman Laraki, co…

How to elevate maternal care with integrated behavioral health services

Mental health conditions are the leading cause of maternal mortality, and most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. This week on "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare's Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talks with George Alvarado, M.D., the medical director of behavioral health at Northwell Health Solutions. T…