Better Value Health
Brought to you by Setu Vora, MD who is currently the Chief Medical Officer of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and Pequot Health Care. In this podcast we explore new ideas, challenges, and opportunities in healthcare in the United States. This podcast unlocks ways for American workers and employers to save lives and save money. We will talk with interesting and innovative leaders in this space about all things health and the business of healthcare in America.
Episodes
15 episodes
E15: Anthony Anthony CMO talks Marketing and Medical with Setu Vora CMO
In this episode, we trace how Anthony, as an inaugural Chief Marketing Officer for the State helped shape Connecticut’s identity and how those same branding principles may power a Tribal health system built on trust, value, and community outrea...
E14: From Outbreaks To Equity- Commisioner of Health Dr. Manisha Juthani
A single typhoid fever case in New York City set a young physician on a path that now shapes health policy for an entire state. We sit down with Dr. Manisha Juthani, Connecticut’s Commissioner of Public Health, to trace the unlikely route from ...
Episode 13: Herb Boyd on Healing and Recovery
Tribal Elder and Vice Chairman of the Elders Council, Herb Boyd shares his story, his journey in healing and strength. His lived experiences and his work in the recovery space gives hope and healing to so many.
Episode 12: New Blood Test for Alzheimer's
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is for the early ...
Episode 11: GLP1 gets the Award ! What's Next?
Weight loss injections, game-changing diabetes drugs, and a multi-billion-dollar industry—GLP-1 medications have taken the world by storm. But how did we get here? In this podcast, we break down the history, scientific advances, and...
Episode 10: The Cold Facts About Cold Showers
We don't mean to throw cold water on the hottest health and wellness trend. In this episode, we will examine the latest scientific research on Cold water Immersion. It seems everyone is doing it! Tech bros, business moguls, athletes...
Episode 9: Top 3 Techniques for Healthy Habits
A review published this November 2024 in the BMJ Public Health examined many behavior change techniques (BCTs) used in lifestyle interventions to improve chronic diseases. The study found that 3 specific BCTs- goal setting, self-mo...
Episode 8: With Al Lewis on Health Literacy with Quizzify
In this episode, we talk with Al Lewis about all things health literacy. Can improving health literacy improve engagement and health behaviors? Al Lewis is the founder of Quizzify, whose mission is to help companies teach their employees to uti...
Episode 7: Jeff Hogan of Upside Health Advisors
In this episode, Jeff Hogan, a respected leader and veteran in the health benefits space, talks about his "Why"- why it is life's mission to improve health care quality and affordability. It is personal for him now at this stage of his career.&...
Episode 6: Cancer Prevention and Early Detection at a Tribal Nation
In this episode, I share our experience with cancer prevention and multi-cancer early detection at the Tribal Nation. This episode was recorded at my speaking engagement at The Conference Board 24th Annual Employee Health Care Conference on Mar...
Episode 5: With Kevin Kumler of Virta on the State of Obesity and Diabetes Care
In this episode, I interview Kevin Kumler, President of Virta Health US. Kevin shares his personal and professional journey leading up to Virta. Kevin shared the big, bold mission statement that all Virtans live by- To reverse di...
Episode 4: What's the Main Reason Driving Healthcare Costs? Dr. Ge Bai of Johns Hopkins
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Ge Bai on what drives healthcare costs in the US. She had some surprising insights to share. Ge Bai, PhD, CPA is a Professor of Accounting at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and Professor ...
Episode 3: Ashok Subramanian, CEO of Centivo, on How Employers Can Save Money
It’s time to radically transform healthcare affordability. We agree.In this episode, we meet with Ashok Subramanian, CEO of Centivo-a next-gen health plan that is built to be used. Centivo is an innovative health plan for self-funded employ...
Episode 2: Eric Arlia, VP Pharmacy HHC on Critical Drug Shortages
In this episode, we talk with Eric Arlia, VP of Pharmacy Services at Hartford HealthCare about critical drug shortages that disrupt and impact patient care in the United States. Eric talks about his professional journey that led him to be the l...
