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Healthcare NOW RadioHealth UnaBASHEd: AI, Care Coordination and Value Based Care with Mendel ErlenweinOn this episode Gil and Gregg welcome Mendel Erlenwein, Founder & CEO of CareCo and CEO of Previva Health Group, to unpack why care coordination is the hidden engine of value-based care, and why AI’s most important job in healthcare may be restoring time, trust, and humanity to the patient relationship. They explore Mendel’s “brain amplifies heart” thesis, the operational realities of chronic care management and care transitions, and why CMS’s newly announced ACCESS Model signals a faster move toward outcome-aligned, technology-supported care in Original Medicare. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Devi...
2026-01-2426 min
Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network - Discussions on healthcare including technology, innovation, policy, data security, telehealth and more. Visit HealthcareNOWRadio.comHealth UnaBASHEd: AI, Care Coordination and Value Based Care with Mendel ErlenweinOn this episode Gil and Gregg welcome Mendel Erlenwein, Founder & CEO of CareCo and CEO of Previva Health Group, to unpack why care coordination is the hidden engine of value-based care, and why AI’s most important job in healthcare may be restoring time, trust, and humanity to the patient relationship. They explore Mendel’s “brain amplifies heart” thesis, the operational realities of chronic care management and care transitions, and why CMS’s newly announced ACCESS Model signals a faster move toward outcome-aligned, technology-supported care in Original Medicare.
To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Devi...
2026-01-2426 min
Building CareCoOutcome-Based Care, AI Sales Agents, and 1 Million+ Calls: CareCo 2025 RecapIn this episode, Mendel and Shlomo reflect on a monumental 2025 and look ahead to the healthcare landscape of 2026. They dive deep into the strategic shift from process-driven fee-for-service models (CCM/RPM) to the new CMS "Access" model focused on patient outcomes. The conversation explores the technical and organizational hurdles of scaling a startup, and a radical vision for the future of sales—replacing traditional SDR/BDR roles with personalized AI agents that manage the entire client lifecycle.Enjoy!Timestamps:00:00 — Content Strategy: Knowledge is King 01:08 — What is the "Access" Model? 03:28 — Revampin...
2026-01-0555 min
Outcomes RocketWhy AI is the Future of Care Coordination with Mendel Erlenwein, CEO of CareCo and Previva Health GroupThe future of healthcare lies in the seamless integration of AI with human compassion to improve care delivery.In this episode, Mendel Erlenwein, CEO of CareCo and Previva Health Group, shares his journey into entrepreneurship, emphasizing how it’s not just about making money but about transforming struggling companies and creating meaningful impact. He discusses the evolution of care coordination, particularly in preventive care, and how AI technology is enhancing care coordinators' roles, allowing them to focus on empathy and compassion while AI handles tedious tasks. Mendel touches on overcoming setbacks, the importance of setting clear expectations, an...
2024-10-0422 min
Leadership Launchpad – Team Development, & Performance Improvement for Aerospace & Technology ManagersUsing Talent Development for a Company Turnaround w/Mendel ErlenweinJoin us on Making Better as we sit down with Mendel Erlenwein, the CEO of Previva Health Group, who shares his transformative journey in healthcare leadership and talent development. In episode 064, Mendel discusses the delicate balance of responsibility and authority, the early challenges of hiring and learning from mistakes, and the significance of aligning individual strengths with organizational roles. We delve into the use of AI in enhancing the efficiency of care coordinators and explore the potential of AI co-pilots in healthcare. Mendel's entrepreneurial insights, alongside Matt's thought-provoking questions, provide valuable takeaways for anyone looking to improve their business...
2024-03-1244 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow Vida Health is Transforming Care for Cardiometabolic Patients: Insights from CMO Dr. Frank | Ep. 36Send us a textIn this captivating episode, we chat with Dr. Frank, Chief Medical Officer at Vida Health, about his transition from being a cardiovascular anesthesiologist to a leader in managed care. He shares valuable insights on the complexities of the healthcare industry, the importance of value-based care in enhancing patient outcomes, and the role of healthcare professionals in ensuring quality care.Learn how Vida Health's innovative integrated virtual clinical program is transforming care for patients with cardiometabolic syndrome by taking risks on clinical outcomes.From discussions on the shift from clinical...
2023-08-0845 min
Healthcare TrailblazersBehind the Stethoscope: Dr. Juneja's Innovative Approach to Patient Care! | Ep. 35Send us a textJoin us for another inspiring episode of the Healthcare Trailblazers podcast, where we are delighted to welcome our special guest, Dr. Sanjay Juneja. A seasoned hematologist and a vibrant personality on social media, Dr. Juneja passionately advocates for patient education and empowerment.Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a transformative encounter with his ophthalmologist ignited Dr. Juneja's aspiration to pursue medicine. Together with his wife, who is also a hematologist, they are committed to educating and inspiring patients to become proactive advocates for their own health.In this...
2023-07-3138 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow Profits Are Destroying Healthcare! (PART 2) | Ep. 33Send us a textWelcome to our latest podcast episode, where we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with distinguished guest, Dr. Henry Buchwald. Known for his candid reflections on the state of healthcare in the U.S., Dr. Buchwald does not hold back in this revealing discussion.In this episode, Dr. Buchwald shares his candid insights into how the healthcare industry in America has shifted from its earlier patient-centric approach to serving administration objectives. This, he argues, marks a downturn in the quality of care, painting a grim picture of the current healthcare landscape.
2023-07-1729 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow Profits Are Destroying Healthcare! | Ep. 31Send us a textWelcome to our latest podcast episode, where we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with distinguished guest, Dr. Henry Buchwald. Known for his candid reflections on the state of healthcare in the U.S., Dr. Buchwald does not hold back in this revealing discussion.In this episode, Dr. Buchwald shares his candid insights into how the healthcare industry in America has shifted from its earlier patient-centric approach to serving administration objectives. This, he argues, marks a downturn in the quality of care, painting a grim picture of the current healthcare landscape.
2023-07-0352 min
Healthcare TrailblazersFrom Death's Door to VBC Advocate: A Deep Dive with Gail Zahtz | Ep. 30Send us a textThis week, we are excited to present a conversation with Gail Zahtz, an inspiring figure in the world of value-based care and healthcare transformation. Gail's journey is an incredible testament to resilience and determination. She has established herself as a formidable leader in value-based care through her dedication to enhancing healthcare systems. In this enlightening episode, Gail offers not only her expertise in healthcare but also reveals her unique philosophy about personal power.We embark on a comprehensive exploration of value-based care, where Gail helps us understand its potential...
2023-06-2652 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow Value-Based Care Is Reshaping Healthcare: Insights from Andrew Schwab | Ep. 29Send us a textIn our latest podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Andrew Schwab, the Vice President & Head of Government Affairs at Oak Street Health. Together, we dived deep into the realm of policy strategies, entrepreneurial stability, and the future of value-based care.Andrew elaborates on why maintaining a long-term view is crucial in policy strategies and the role it plays in patient-centered healthcare. For budding entrepreneurs, he underscores the importance of financial backing, a critical safety net that allows innovators to focus on the business vision rather than immediate survival needs.
2023-06-1242 min
Healthcare TrailblazersTracing the Roots of a Healthcare Revolution with Nicole Bradberry | Ep. 28Send us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of healthcare to explore the transformative power of value-based care. We are thrilled to have Nicole Bradberry, a renowned healthcare expert and thought leader, as our guest. Nicole will share her invaluable insights into how Medicare Advantage (MA) evolved with the introduction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the key differences between MA and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).In this episode, we discuss the origins of Medicare Advantage plans, how they have shaped the healthcare landscape, and their ongoing impact...
2023-05-2931 min
Healthcare TrailblazersExposing Healthcare Fraud: A Candid Conversation with Whistleblower Attorney Jonathan Tycko | Ep. 27Send us a textDive into an eye-opening and informative discussion with renowned whistleblower attorney Jonathan Tycko, as we explore the world of healthcare fraud and corruption. This compelling interview unravels the crucial differences between bribes and kickbacks, the fine line between marketing and bribery, and offers possible solutions to combat fraud in healthcare. Jonathan also shares valuable advice on how to avoid falling into the trap of bribery and reveals the secrets behind building a successful law firm. Don't miss this rare opportunity to gain insights from a legal expert on the frontlines of the battle...
2023-05-151h 07
Healthcare TrailblazersBridging the Gap: Technology, Government, and Healthcare Innovation | Ep. 26Send us a textJoin us for an enlightening conversation with our esteemed guest, Aditi Mallick, as she delves into the critical role government plays in healthcare and the often-overlooked financial impact of burnout on both healthcare workers and hospitals. As the CMO of Medicaid & CHIP, Aditi shares her visionary perspective on how technology will revolutionize the healthcare sector in the coming years and reveals her ultimate goals in her leadership role. Don't miss this captivating discussion that's sure to leave you inspired and informed!AboutAditi Mallick is a physician...
2023-05-0139 min
Healthcare TrailblazersFrom Dream to Reality: Dr. Miguel Tepedino's Path to Becoming a Doctor and Shaping Family Medicine | Ep. 25Send us a textJoin us for this week's riveting podcast, where our special guest, Dr. Miguel Tepedino, shares his inspiring journey of becoming a doctor and the passion that drives his dedication to family medicine.Listen as Dr. Tepedino offers his unique perspective on the evolving landscape of medicine, discussing both its benefits and challenges. He also reveals the secrets behind building a thriving practice and imparts some hard-learned lessons from his own experiences. Don't miss this captivating and insightful conversation that's guaranteed to resonate with healthcare professionals and enthusiasts alike.About
2023-04-1734 min
Healthcare TrailblazersDo Health Inequities Exist In America? | Doug Jacobs CTO of CMS | Ep. 24Send us a textDoug Jacobs (Chief Transformation Officer in the Center for Medicare, at CMS) shares his valuable perspective on health equities in the USA, the challenges that people in the State of Pennsylvania were facing during the pandemic, the pros and cons of Telehealth from his personal experience, why he believes it’s important for doctors to get involved in policy-making decisions. About Doug Jacobs, MD, MPH Dr. Jacobs is the Chief Transformation Officer at the Center for Medicare within the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). He leads efforts towards valu...
2023-04-0337 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow to work with lawmakers to develop better policy for healthcare | Ep. 23Send us a textThis week we are joined by Natalie Davis, the CEO of United States Of Care. Through Natalie’s organization, they have managed to distill 12 things that everyone in the USA has in common (independent of race, religion, political views, etc.). In this podcast, she shares how they managed to the 12 commonalities even in the divided country that we live in today. Natalie also provides us with their organization's process on how they work with the government, frontline workers, and the community to develop better policies for healthcare. Learn more about Natalie Dav...
2023-03-2037 min
Healthcare TrailblazersAI/Technology Is The Answer To Solving Burnout For Doctor’s | Ep. 22Send us a textGeeta Nayyar (Chief Medical Officer at Salesforce) join’s us on HealthCare Trailblazers to share her unique insight on how she navigated her team in a remote environment during the pandemic, the positive impact that COVID had on Telehealth, why the new era of digital transformation in healthcare needs to be developed with doctors and her views on some of the challenges in healthcare and how we can solve it. About Geeta Nayyar (Dr G)As a nationally recognized leader in healthcare information technology, a phy...
2023-03-0626 min
Healthcare TrailblazersNot Just a Hot Doctor | @DoctorMike #doctormike #drmike | Ep. 21Send us a textWe are super excited to have Dr. Mike, join us on our podcast. In this episode, Dr. Mike shares his views on how the role of a primary doctor has changed for the worst, why he believes lawmakers need to work with frontline workers to develop healthcare policy, and why people need to be careful of quick fixes as medicine doesn’t function that way. Dr. Mike also shares valuable insights on his journey to building his brand and business.About Dr. Mike Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, also known as "Dr. Mik...
2023-02-2043 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow COVID Has Changed The Landscape For HealthCare In America | Ep. 20Send us a textOur guest for today is Dr. Esti Schabelman. Dr Esti is the CMO for Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center. In this week’s podcast he shares his view on what he believes are the challenges that the healthcare industry is currently facing. How the landscape of healthcare has changed since COVID-19, what it takes to keep Dr.s happy and much more!About Esti Schabelman:Dr Esti is a trusted and strategic leader with extensive experience in business transformation, operations, process improvement, and provider relations. Collaborative ph...
2023-02-0637 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHealthcare Marketing with David Meerman Scott | Ep. 19Send us a textDavid Meerman Scott joins us on HealthCare Trailblazers to share his unique insight on the power of making business personal and how marketing the old way no longer works. Through his research, he has found key trends that can help any business build a stronger relationship with their consumers/clients. About David Meerman Scott:David is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, investor, and advisor to emerging companies, and bestselling author of 12 books, including "Fanocracy" and "The New Rules of Marketing & PR"Learn m...
2023-01-2342 min
Healthcare TrailblazersA Doctor's Journey Into Building a Billion Dollar Company (Was It Worth It?) | Ep. 18Send us a textIn this week’s episode of health care trailblazers, our guest Greg Burrell shares his thoughts on how he co-founded Carbon Health, the challenges he and his team faced, the pros and cons of partnering with venture capitalists, and why he ultimately decided to take a step back from his role at Carbon Health. About GregGreg Burrell, MD is a physician executive and a product and operations leader. He is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Gravie, a groundbreaking new way for employees to get medical benefits and care. Pre...
2023-01-0940 min
Healthcare TrailblazersThe Role CMS Plays in Tackling HealthCare Challenges in America! | Ep. 17Send us a textWe are super excited today to be joined by the chief strategy officer of CMS Innovation Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Purva Rawal. Purva will be sharing a bit about CMS, the agency's priority to drive innovation that tackles the health systems challenges, and Purva’s role at CMS. About CMS In order to find ways to raise healthcare quality while lowering costs for the Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) programmes, Congress established the CMS Innovation Center in 2010. In response to this challenge, the CMS Innovation Center has...
2022-12-2643 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow Walmart Health Is Impacting Lives Across America! | Ep. 16Send us a textThis week, we have Soujanya (Chinni) Pulluru from Walmart Health. Chinni gives us a brief history of Walmart health before diving into topics surrounding, how covid impacted Walmart health, how they are able to expand so quickly, why trust is so important in healthcare and much more! About: Walmart Health is dedicated to providing easy, affordable, and high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve. Walmart Health, which was first introduced in 2019, provides primary and urgent care, labs, x-ray and diagnostics, behavioral health, dental, optometry, and hearing services. Through physical locations an...
2022-12-1328 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow Covid Crashed the System | Ep. 15Send us a textIn this short chat with David, we talk about his background, steps on how to fix the American healthcare system and his thoughts of value based care. Book How Covid Crashed the System: A Guide to Fixing American Health CareGet Your Book Here - https://www.amazon.com/How-Covid-Crashed-System-American/dp/1538164256 AboutDavid B. Nash, MD, MBA, is the Founding Dean Emeritus and the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy, at the Jefferson College of Population Health (JCPH). He also serves as...
2022-12-0515 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow Handheld Ultrasound Devices are Changing the Game for Medicine | Ep. 14Send us a textEpisode 14, we have guest Ohad Arazi, (CEO and President of Clarius) providing key insights into: 1. How law helped him with his career.2. The difference between Israel vs Vancouver in terms of tech start-ups. 3. Why he believes AI won't replace doctors but rather become a productivity tool for them.4. How handheld ultrasound will change the game for the medical industry.About ClariusClarius’ mission is to make accurate, easy-to-use and affordable ultrasound tools available to all medical professionals. Its handheld wireless ultrasound scanners connect to iOS and...
2022-11-2131 min
Healthcare TrailblazersTransformative Healthcare is Not a Business Model, It's a Mindset Shift | Ep.13Send us a textIn Episode 13 of Health Care Trailblazers, we chat with the CMO of ChenMed, Gordon Chen, about their approach to transformative healthcare. ChenMed's StoryAdverse diagnoses instantly change patients’ lives. Fear and confusion leave them vulnerable to a complicated and largely unsympathetic healthcare system. The experience is often the same for physicians who become patients.In 2003, Dr. Jen-Ling James Chen, Chen Medical founder, was diagnosed with cancer and given two months to live. He and his family experienced firsthand the frustrations of navigating the healthcare system where profits, not...
2022-11-0127 min
Healthcare TrailblazersMy Journey From Wall Street to Healthcare Analytics | Ep.12Send us a textIn this week's episode of HealthCare Trailblazers, we touch on the following topics with our guest Henry Denis: 1. Wall street vs healthcare 2. Why Sharing patient health records is still so inefficient3. Who should be the owner of patient health records4. Why value-based care is a scary term for some5. Why direct contracting will be the futureAbout Henry Henry Is the CEO of Medical Informatix. He has three decades of experience in information technology infrastructure and strategy. Henry is a recognized industry leader in...
2022-09-2038 min
Healthcare TrailblazersWhy Value-Based Care Is The Win/Win Approach For Healthcare | Chris Schmaltz | Ep. 11Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about how Chris managed to transition from engineering to healthcare. He shares his views on why he believes value-based care is the future and how this approach is a win/win for both patients and healthcare workers.We also get to discuss his views on AI and why he believes AI can never replace the human touch. AboutChris is a visionary leader with experience in P&L Management, Operational Excellence, Business Process Transformation, Change Management, Program Delivery, and Constraint Management. He h...
2022-08-1735 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHealthcare Challenges That Rural Areas Face | Beth O'Connor | Ep.10Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the challenges that rural areas in America are currently facing in healthcare as well as how basic needs like transport can affect a patient's ability to get decent healthcare. About Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in rural health advocacy. A strong organizational development professional skilled in Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Community Organizing, Healthcare, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Ms. O’Connor has had the opportunity to work at a camp for persons with disabilities, a county health department, and a small town transit serv...
2022-08-0834 min
Healthcare TrailblazersLessons I Learned From Building A 7-Figure Web-Based Business | Daniel Godla | Ep 9.Send us a textIn this week’s episode, the founder and CEO of ThoroughCare talks about the lessons he learned from growing his business from zero to a multi-million dollar business. Daniel also shares his thoughts on value-based care, CCM programs, AI, and how he used content marketing to drive leads and revenue. About ThoroughCare: ThoroughCare is one of the fastest-growing companies according to the Inc. 5000 list. They are a web-based company that has found a way to simplify value-based healthcare with their intuitive software.They have made it easy for prov...
2022-07-1240 min
Healthcare TrailblazersThe Future Of Healthcare with Dr. John Whyte, CMO WebMD | Healthcare Trailblazers Ep. 8Send us a textAbout John WhyteJohn Whyte, MD, MPH, is a well-known physician and writer who has spent nearly two decades informing the public about health issues. WebMD's Chief Medical Officer is Dr. Whyte. Whyte leads efforts to build and deepen strategic relationships that result in significant change around critical and relevant public health challenges in this capacity. Prior to joining WebMD, Whyte worked at the US Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research as the director of professional relations and stakeholder engagement. Whyte worked with health care professionals, p...
2022-06-2836 min
Healthcare TrailblazersUnlocking The Key To Success and Lasting Happiness | Dr. Sanjiv Chopra | Ep. 7Send us a textIn this week's episode of Healthcare Trailblazers, Sanjiv Chopra shares his knowledge of the keys to success, lasting happiness, and leadership principles. About Sanjiv Chopra:Sanjiv Chopra, MD, is a former faculty dean for Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School and a professor of medicine. At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, he is also the James Tullis Firm Chief, Department of Medicine. He oversaw the world's largest academic Continuing Medical Education organization for 12 years, reaching out to 80,000 physicians in 150 countries each year. Dr. Chopra is also the editor-in-chief of U...
2022-06-2150 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow To Leverage Digital Tools To Build Your Medical Practice | Scott Alexander | Healthcare Trailblazers EP 6.Send us a textIn this exciting episode, Scott Alexander shares his thoughts on why medical practitioners should start embracing digital tools like social media, email campaigns, online advertising, and much more. Scott provides a framework on how any practitioner can get started today to rapidly grow their practice and patient satisfaction. Learn more about Previva Health Group:Website: https://previva.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/previva-health-group/Learn more about Scott Alexander:https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-alexander-1798831aa
2022-06-1449 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow To Transition To Value-Based Care | Dr. David Pate | Healthcare Trailblazers Ep. 5Send us a textIn Episode 5 of Healthcare Trailblazers, Dr. David Pate shares key insights on how he managed to change St Luke's Health System's business model from fee-for-service to value-based care. Under his leadership, St Luke's grew to 3B in annual revenue with 1 BILLION moving over to full risk/VBC. You don't want to miss this amazing interview!Learn more about Previva Health Group:Website: https://previva.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/previva-health-group/Learn more about David PateLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pate-m-d-j-d-681a54...
2022-06-0741 min
Healthcare TrailblazersFrom 100 sf Office to 80+ Employees | Dr. Matt Berger | Healthcare Trailblazers Ep. 4Send us a textIn Episode 4 of Healthcare Trailblazers, our guest, Matt Berger, shares key insights on how he built his successful healthcare practice, starting with only a 100sq ft office. Learn more about Previva Health Group:Website: https://previva.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/previva-health-group/Learn more about Matt BergerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-berger-58872718/
2022-06-0239 min
Healthcare TrailblazersA Healthcare Executive's Journey with Spencer Solomon | Healthcare Trailblazers Ep. 2Send us a textIn this episode of Healthcare Trailblazers with Previva Health Group, Spencer shares his story about how he went from law school to building and exiting a successful healthcare organization.Listen in as Spencer shares tips he learned along the way, great family values, and business advice.Learn more about Previva Health Group:Website: https://previva.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/previva-health-group/Learn more about Spencer: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-solomon-0b77bb16
2022-05-1744 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHow To Build a Thriving Practice with Charles Haberkern | Healthcare Trailblazers Ep 1Send us a textWe are excited to launch our first episode with Charles Haberkern. In this episode, Charles shares his journey on how he turned around a company at 26 years old. He dives into the topic of how efficiency in Healthcare HELPS patients and what he believes Healthcare is MISSING on the east coast.Learn more about Previva Health Group:Website: https://previva.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prev...Learn more about Charles: Website: https://arthritissj.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-f...
2022-05-0949 min