Health Care Rounds

Health Care Rounds is a weekly podcast developed for health care leaders who are at the forefront of health care delivery and payment reform. Join Darwin Research Group founder and CEO John Marchica as he discusses the latest advancements in health care business news and policy developments, including interviews with dynamic leaders in health care. John is a veteran health care strategist and is leading ongoing research initiatives on health care delivery systems and value-based care. Tags: health care, value-based care, healthcare business, healthcare management, accountable care organization, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, hospital, health system, telehealth, telemedicine, behavioral health, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, market access, managed care, organized customer

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#5: Our Take April–Part 2

John shares our take on the second half of April highlighting the health of ACA under the current administration and Humana’s statement to acquire and merge Curo Health with Kindred Healthcare. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provided enrollment statistics for Healthcare.gov and the state-run exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In its last tax package, the Republican-led Congress zeroed out the individual mandate penalty—a cornerstone of the ACA. The Congressional ...

May 10, 2018•11 min•Ep. 5

#4: Our Take April–Part 1

John shares our take on the first half of April highlighting Walmart’s talks to acquire Humana, and California's suit against Sutter Health. Reuters and The Wall Street Journal independently reported that Walmart is considering an acquisition of health insurer Humana. Citing people familiar with the matter, Reuters said the companies are in early talks about developing closer ties, with one possibility being an acquisition. The state of California has filed an antitrust suit against Sutter Healt...

May 10, 2018•10 min•Ep. 4

#3: Commonwealth Primary Care ACO with Dr. Curtis Page & Lance Donkerbrook–Part 3

In this three-part podcast, John Marchica speaks with Commonwealth Primary Care ACO president and CEO, Dr. Curtis Page, and Lance Donkerbrook, chief information officer. Last year, Commonwealth Primary Care ACO was Darwin's Western Region ACO of the Year. Here are some of the highlights we cover: Part 1 - 20 min. (Page) Accountable Care Organizations defined How to deliver high-quality patient care Origins and growth of the Commonwealth Primary Care ACO Part 2 - 20 min. (Donkerbrook) Impact of p...

May 03, 2018•17 min•Ep. 3

#2: Commonwealth Primary Care ACO with Dr. Curtis Page & Lance Donkerbrook–Part 2

May 03, 2018•19 min•Ep. 2

#1: Commonwealth Primary Care ACO with Dr. Curtis Page & Lance Donkerbrook–Part 1

May 03, 2018•20 min•Ep. 1

#0: Health Care Rounds – Trailer

From Darwin Research Group HQ, we welcome you to our table to discuss health care policy and issues, our take, and the opinions of today’s leading health care experts. Darwin Research Group provides advanced market intelligence and in-depth customer insights to health care executives, with a strategic focus on health care delivery systems and the global shift toward value-based care. Your host for this podcast is John Marchica, a veteran health care strategist and CEO of Darwin Research Group. H...

May 03, 2018•7 min0

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