The Healthcare STARcast
The Healthcare STARcast is where healthcare’s true leaders shine. Hosted by Subbu Ramalingam, a seasoned healthcare executive, this podcast goes beyond STAR ratings and risk scores to reveal the strategies, innovations, and mindsets driving real-world healthcare excellence.
Every episode delivers clear insights, bold frameworks, and practical ideas designed for healthcare executives, operators, clinicians, and innovators ready to lead at the next level. Whether you're improving quality, scaling value-based care, or reimagining patient outcomes, The Healthcare STARcast gives you the edge to lead with confidence.
The Healthcare STARcast
Navigating Stars in Healthcare: Data, AI, and Success Strategies for Health Plans
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Healthcare STARcast! In today’s discussion, our host Subbu Ramalingam sits down with industry veterans Mark S. Ryan and Neetu Rajpal to dive deep into the current state and future of Medicare Advantage STARS, data-driven success, and the evolving external forces shaping the healthcare landscape.
Coming fresh off recent developments, including the Plan Preview 2 cut point release, our guests examine the mounting pressures facing health plans, from inflation and utilization spikes to regulatory changes and technological innovation. Mark shares his extensive experience in both government and private health plans, while Neetu offers a tech-forward perspective on breaking down data silos and leveraging real-time analytics for improved member care.
Whether you’re a health plan leader, a provider, or simply intrigued by the changing dynamics of healthcare quality ratings, this episode is packed with practical strategies, thoughtful perspectives on AI adoption, and a candid look at how plans can use technology to close care gaps and stay ahead in the STARS game.
Tune in for a conversation that’s as optimistic as it is realistic, delivering actionable takeaways for the months ahead!
Timrstamps:
00:00 Healthcare STARcast: Stars & Medicaid Insights
04:12 Building a Unified Health Data System
08:28 Health Plans' Strategic Missteps
11:09 Improving Patient Care with Timely Data
15:37 "Assessing Progress and Future Uncertainty"
16:29 Maximizing Performance in Final Quarter
21:40 Comprehensive Analytics Platform Launch
22:45 Rapid Insights & AI in Healthcare
26:54 Drug Measures Impact Performance Score
29:36 Addressing Drug Measure Performance
34:01 Redefining Health Equity Strategy
38:35 Optimizing Care with Voice Agents
40:08 Cautious AI in Clinical Decisions
45:00 Flexible AI Governance Principles
46:37 "Heartfelt Gratitude"
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