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Health Care Rounds

Darwin Research Group
Value-Based Care
Primary Care
Medicaid
Burnout
Rural Health Care
Healthcare Access
Healthcare Innovation
Telemedicine
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Health Care Policy
Home Care
Healthcare Policy
Onmed
Medicare Advantage
Healthcare Delivery
Healthcare System
Affordable Care Act
Health Systems
Artificial Intelligence

Smart conversations with the people moving health care forward. Health Care Rounds podcast brings together the leaders changing the future of health care and pharma, from how it's delivered and paid for, to where it's headed. Each episode goes deep on the decisions, innovations, and ideas reshaping the industry from the inside out. Hosted by John Marchica, CEO of Darwin Research Group and a longti... more

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More than 70 million Americans are covered by Medicaid, and the people with the most complex needs, those juggling mental illness, housing insecurity, and chronic disease simultaneously, are the ones the traditional health care system is least equipp... more

American health care is too expensive, too inconsistent, and too difficult to navigate. And the payer-provider AI arms race that has emerged over the last several years is making all three problems worse, not better.

Dr. Marc Harrison, Chair of the ... more

On this week's mailbag, John tackles three reader questions: How are health systems using AI to address the nursing shortage, and do these solutions solve the underlying problem? Are bundled payments becoming the norm for value-based payment models, ... more

Between 80% and 90% of health outcomes are shaped by what happens between doctor visits. Yet the entire U.S. health care system, from payment models to primary care, is built around the visit itself. 

Wei-Li Shao, President of Omada Health, joins ho... more

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Recent Guests

Toyin Ajayi
Co-founder and CEO of Cityblock Health
Cityblock Health
Episode: The Trust-First Model Transforming Medicaid Care w/ Dr. Toyin Ajayi & Mike Roaldi, Cityblock
Mike Roaldi
President of Cityblock Health
Cityblock Health
Episode: The Trust-First Model Transforming Medicaid Care w/ Dr. Toyin Ajayi & Mike Roaldi, Cityblock
Marc Harrison
Pediatric critical care physician; former CEO of Intermountain Healthcare; founder of HATCo; chairs TowerBrook Healthcare Institute
Intermountain Healthcare; Health Assurance Transformation Company; TowerBrook Healthcare Institute
Episode: Why Nobody is Winning The Payer-Provider AI Arms Race w/ Dr. Marc Harrison, TowerBrook Healthcare Institute
Wei-Li Shao
President of Omada Health
Omada Health
Episode: Real Health Care Happens Between Doctor Visits w/ Wei-Li Shao, President, Omada Health
Joshua Sharfstein
Pediatrician, health policy expert, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health professor
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: When MisInformation Becomes a Health Crisis w/ Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, Johns Hopkins
Larry Levitt
CEO-elect & EVP, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
KFF
Episode: Health Care's Affordability Crisis Is Getting Worse w/ Larry Levitt, CEO-Elect & EVP, KFF
Rachel Werner
Executive Director of the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, Professor of Medicine and Health Care Management
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Are We Measuring Health Care Quality All Wrong? w/ Dr. Rachel Werner, Professor of Medicine, UPenn
Dr. Elliott Fisher
Professor of Health Policy and Medicine at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice; researcher who coined the term Accountable Care Organization
Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice
Episode: Why Health Care Reform Keeps Falling Short w/ Dr. Elliott Fisher, Dartmouth Institute
Tim Ferris
Vice President of the Health Care Practice at InterSystems
InterSystems
Episode: Inside the Rural Health Transformation Program w/ Dr. Tim Ferris, InterSystems

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John Marchica
Host of Health Care Rounds

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Thoughtful & Evidence Based

    A great podcast for evidence based healthcare industry content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RAC Reader
    United States2 months ago
  • A show for healthcare wonks

    Probably the best healthcare business podcast. I appreciate how this show isn’t afraid to talk shop and go deep on things like policy and science. If you’re a healthcare wonk, this show is for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evin Niels
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting and Informative

    This podcast is an amazing listen for any health care executive! It’s informative, interesting, and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kaylee394
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast for all healthcare professionals

    This podcast has a great mix of guests all committed to the healthcare industry. It’s helpful to have so many different points of view within the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sparty 134
    United States2 years ago
  • Reliable and useful information

    This podcast touches on all things big picture healthcare. HCR is a great listen for anyone who is looking for content around value-based care and advancing our American health system. With great interview guests and engaging conversations, this pod is a must listen for every Friday morning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kasciutto
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Must-listen for anyone involved in healthcare delivery and policy reform
Thoughtful, evidence-based healthcare content that's practical for professionals
Deep dives into policy and science for healthcare wonks
Great mix of guests and accessible, engaging interviews

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Trust-First Model Transforming Medicaid Care w/ Dr. Toyin Ajayi & Mike Roaldi, Cityblock
Q: How does Cityblock operationalize trust in a practical, repeatable way during care interactions?
Trust is built through a phased outreach approach that begins with pre-connection familiarity, followed by tailored outreach (mailers with the founder's photo, then targeted texts), and finally in-person or remote visits, all aimed at demonstrating reliability, understanding, and value for the patient.
The Trust-First Model Transforming Medicaid Care w/ Dr. Toyin Ajayi & Mike Roaldi, Cityblock
Q: What sparked the move to Cityblock's model and what was the motivation behind focusing on the Medicaid population?
The founders were motivated by seeing misaligned incentives in the system that reward volume over outcomes; Cityblock was designed to redesign incentives toward better outcomes and lower costs for the most complex Medicaid populations, starting with patients who are hardest to reach.
Real Health Care Happens Between Doctor Visits w/ Wei-Li Shao, President, Omada Health
Q: What makes trust so central to the patient journey?
Trust enables patients to engage with goals and feeling seen and not judged, which is essential for sustained behavior change and adherence, a cornerstone of Omada's co-intelligent model.
Real Health Care Happens Between Doctor Visits w/ Wei-Li Shao, President, Omada Health
Q: How has GLP-1 therapy affected your coaching and program design?
GLP-1 therapies amplify the need for complementary support to manage weight, nutrition quality, and lean mass; Omada has adapted by adding exercise specialists, focusing on weight health, and ensuring persistence and proper titration with clinician guidance to maximize efficacy.
Real Health Care Happens Between Doctor Visits w/ Wei-Li Shao, President, Omada Health
Q: Describe what Omada does and how it fits into the problem of event-centered care.
Omada creates a model of care focused on the in-between moments, using digital tools and a human care team to support patients daily through behavior change, nutrition, exercise, and medication adherence, thereby improving long-term outcomes beyond episodic doctor visits.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Health Care Rounds

What is Health Care Rounds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Covers high-impact health care policy, delivery, and payment innovations through in-depth conversations with industry leaders, researchers, and technology executives. Episodes frequently explore value-based care, affordability, data-driven quality measurement, and system reform, often featuring policy wonks, health economists, hospital leaders, and health IT innovators. The show is notable for combining rigorous analysis with practical, real-world implementation insights from payer, provider, and technology perspectives, making it valuable for decision-makers in health systems, pharma, and policy spaces. A consistent strength is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from academia to front-line hospital leadership and tech-enabled care models—del... more

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Recent guests on Health Care Rounds include:

1. Toyin Ajayi
2. Mike Roaldi
3. Marc Harrison
4. Wei-Li Shao
5. Joshua Sharfstein
6. Larry Levitt
7. Rachel Werner
8. Dr. Elliott Fisher

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