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Better Value HealthE15: Anthony Anthony CMO talks Marketing and Medical with Setu Vora CMOIn 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 outreach. We explore AI’s shockwaves across communications and medicine, and why soft skills now carry hard value.• winter scenes set a human tone• the path from campaigns to chief marketing officer• what branding means beyond logos• listening first as leadership practice• trust as the bedrock of healthcare change• defining Better Value Health in practical ter...
2026-02-2136 min
Better Value HealthE14: From Outbreaks To Equity- Commisioner of Health Dr. Manisha JuthaniA 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 outbreak sleuthing and COVID press briefings to a statewide strategy that blends infectious disease vigilance with relentless pursuit of equity.We dig into the partnership between the Department of Public Health and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, exploring how mass vaccination, shared infrastructure, and government-to-government collaboration built momentum that continues today. Dr. Juthani ex...
2026-01-2724 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 13: Herb Boyd on Healing and RecoveryTribal 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. United States is going to spend over 6.8 Trillion dollars a year on healthcare by 2030. Almost 90% of employers think the cost of providing health benefits would be unsustainable in the next five to 10 years. Meanwhile, Americans have the highest maternal and infant mortality, the lowest life expectancy at birth, and the highest death rates for avoidable or treatable conditions among high-income c...
2025-08-1820 min
Impact UnfilteredDelivering Value in Health Care: Lessons from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation with Dr. Setu VoraWelcome to another episode of Impact Unfiltered, where we spotlight voices making real change. In this special “Tribal Impact” series, host Philippe sits down with Dr. Setu Vora, Chief Medical Officer for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut. Dr. Vora shines a light on the tribe’s innovative, holistic approach to healthcare a journey that spans over three decades. He walks us through the evolution of Pequot Healthcare, a tribally owned system that not only serves its own community with independent health plans and in-house pharmacy services, but also extends support to other small businesses and tribal nations. Togeth...
2025-06-1611 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 12: New Blood Test for Alzheimer'sThe 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 detection of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease in adult patients, aged 55 years and older, exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease.“Alzheimer’s disease impacts too many people, more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined,” said FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H. “Knowing that 10% of people aged 65 and ol...
2025-05-2022 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 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 the recent Lasker Award given to the researchers behind these revolutionary drugs.GLP-1 drugs have reshaped medicine, from managing diabetes to redefining obesity treatment. The Lasker-winning researchers behind them have revolutionized how we think about metabolism, appetite, and health. But this is just the beginning. Where will this science take us next?"🚀 What...
2025-02-0616 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 10: The Cold Facts About Cold ShowersWe 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, celebrities, and even high school jocks are all taking cold water plunges, cold showers, and feeling invincible like the celebrity cold influencer Vim Hof. What is the benefit and how much is hype? We love natural and low cost wellness habits here at Pequot. Let's find out in this podcast, brought to you...
2025-02-0506 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 9: Top 3 Techniques for Healthy HabitsA 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-monitoring, and getting feedback were consistently effective in promoting healthy behaviors and help reduce the risk factors linked with chronic non-communicable diseases.United States is going to spend over 6.8 Trillion dollars a year on healthcare by 2030. Almost 90% of employers think the cost of providing health benefits would be unsustainable in the next five to 10 years. Meanwhile, Americans have the highest maternal and infant m...
2024-12-0201 min
Recovery with RootRecovery with Root: The Importance of SleepIn this episode of Recovery with Root you will learn more about sleep and its impact on your overall mental health and wellbeing. Dr. Setu Vora, the Chief Medical Officer of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation discusses the importance of getting an adequate amount of sleep, the impacts of sleep deprivation, and how to improve sleep. Be sure to follow us on social media to get notified when we have new releases, also, feel free to send us a message with a topic or question that you would like to have discussed. Happy listening!
2024-06-0334 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 8: With Al Lewis on Health Literacy with QuizzifyIn 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 utilize healthcare services appropriately, using a format best described by Al Lewis as Jeopardy®-meets-health benefit education-meets-Comedy Central. According to Al, Quizzify is the only vendor authorized to display the Harvard Medical School “Veritas” shield.United States is going to spend over 6.8 Trillion dollars a year on healthcare by 2030. Almost 90% of employers think the cost of providing health benef...
2024-05-2734 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 7: Jeff Hogan of Upside Health AdvisorsIn 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. Learn about his life and career trajectory from New Jersey to Cape Cod, to Mass and finally Connecticut and his work advising small employers and Fortune 500 companies.Jeff and I talk about how 'value' is defined in healthcare. Jeff is an expert on the role of C-suite as a fiduciary when it comes t...
2024-04-2351 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 6: Cancer Prevention and Early Detection at a Tribal NationIn 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 March 19th, 2024 in San Diego. We will review the burden of cancer in Native communities, the risk factors, the earlier age onset and later stage at diagnosis, and the overall lower life expectancy. We will focus on how as a nation we need to accelerate primary prevention of cancer while we also encourage early detection with screening tests that are r...
2024-03-2330 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 5: With Kevin Kumler of Virta on the State of Obesity and Diabetes CareIn 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 diabetes in 100 million people. He shares their successes, lessons learned, and their go-to-market strategy. We talked about the food as medicine movement, food insecurity and loss of natural traditional food sovereignty that is at the root of many chronic diseases. We had to explore the tsunami of the GLP-1 meds and how they fit into a large scale, socie...
2024-02-0934 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 4: What's the Main Reason Driving Healthcare Costs? Dr. Ge Bai of Johns HopkinsIn 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 of Health Policy & Management at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. An expert on health care accounting, finance, and policy, Dr. Bai has testified before House Ways and Means Committee, written for the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, and published her studies in leading academic journals such as the New England Journal of...
2024-02-0931 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 3: Ashok Subramanian, CEO of Centivo, on How Employers Can Save MoneyIt’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 employers founded on the belief that everyone deserves quality care at a price they can afford.Ashok shares his personal journey and his experience building services and business in healthcare space. He shared great insights that will benefit employers, brokers, and other folks who are innovative doers in healthcare industry.At Pequot Health Care, we alig...
2024-02-0341 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 2: Eric Arlia, VP Pharmacy HHC on Critical Drug ShortagesIn 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 leader of a large health system pharmacy. His team is leading many innovations in care delivery. Eric talks about three major drug shortages that are a huge problem. He shares strategies and tactics that his health system uses to mitigate and adapt to the critical drug shortages. United States is going to spend over 6.8 Trillion dollars a...
2024-01-2337 min
Better Value HealthEpisode 1: Pequot Health Care with Chris ManziIn this episode, we talk with Chris Manzi, President of the Pequot Health Care. We talk about employer sponsored health benefits, and how the owners, CEOs and CFOs can get better value health for their plan members. United States is going to spend over 6.8 Trillion dollars a year on healthcare by 2030. Almost 90% of employers think the cost of providing health benefits would be unsustainable in the next five to 10 years. Meanwhile, Americans have the highest maternal and infant mortality, the lowest life expectancy at birth, and the highest death rates for avoidable or treatable conditions among high-income c...
2024-01-1711 min
GRIT. by Aaki Vora6. Nihaal Mariwala | SetuIn this episode, I interview Nihaal Mariwala, the founder of Setu, a company that produces vitamin and mineral supplements. Setu is revolutionizing the preventive healthcare space in India, and Nihaal took the time to tell me about how he built the company, the nature of the nutrition supplement industry in India, and how we can take ownership of our own health.
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2020-08-1948 min