Ben's Den

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Jun 2026

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How can we make a positive impact in healthcare? What is the quintuple aim, and how can we achieve it using the digital-first, data-first approach while holding integrity to a positive physician-patient experience? How can organizations achieve cost savings in value-based care without diminishing care quality? What is health equity, and how can organizations use it to advance in healthcare? These are all topics discussed on Ben’s Den, a healthcare technology podcast about innovations in healthcare hosted by Population Health Management technology Founder and CEO, Pranam Ben of The Garage.

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June 16, 202641 min

Ben's Den LIVE! at Fuse 2026 | AI in Healthcare: Beneath the Frothy Surface

In this special live episode of Ben's Den, host Ben Pranam is joined by healthcare technology thought leader Edward Marx, CEO of Marx Advisory, for a dynamic discussion on moving beyond the hype of artificial intelligence and uncovering its true potential within healthcare organizations.The conversation brings together an accomplished panel of industry leaders, including Isaiah Nathaniel, SVP & CIO of Delaware Valley Community Health, Peter DiFondi, CTO of NYSTEC, Jody Nelson, CEO of St. Luke's Medical Center, and Meera Kanhouwa, MD, MHA, FACEP. Drawing from their diverse experiences across healthcare delivery, technology, operations, and clinical leadership, the panel explores what it really means to take AI "below the frothy surface."Together, they discuss how healthcare organizations can move past the excitement surrounding generative AI and focus on practical, sustainable applications that drive operational efficiency, improve decision-making, enhance patient outcomes, and support long-term strategic goals. The discussion also addresses the challenges of AI adoption, governance considerations, leadership responsibilities, and how organizations can identify opportunities where AI delivers measurable value rather than simply following industry trends.Whether you're a healthcare executive, technology leader, clinician, or innovator looking to better understand the evolving role of AI in healthcare, this episode offers valuable insights, real-world perspectives, and actionable takeaways from some of the industry's most respected voices.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on separating AI hype from reality and discovering how healthcare leaders are leveraging emerging technologies to create meaningful transformation.

May 20, 202639 min

The Primary Care Shift: Data, APMs, AI & the Rise of Consumerism

In our latest episode of Ben’s Den, Pranam Ben welcomes Brent Davis from AdventHealthThe episode explores why primary care has become the foundation of modern healthcare delivery and value-based care, especially amid growing provider shortages and rising patient demand. It dives into the evolving economics of care through APMs, the importance of aligning incentives, and the major opportunities emerging across MSSP, Medicare Advantage, and other value-based models.The conversation also examines the growing data advantage in primary care, including how longitudinal claims, clinical, and real-time ADT data can uncover blind spots and help turn insights into meaningful action. In addition, the episode discusses how AI is transforming primary care workflows by reducing administrative burden, improving patient triage, supporting care plan creation, and enabling smarter outreach automation.Finally, the discussion explores the rise of healthcare consumerism, including shifting expectations around access, affordability, digital-first experiences, and what today’s patients now expect from their primary care providers.

February 9, 202627 min

Moving Beyond Data Exchange to Data Intelligence

In this episode of Ben’s Den, Pranam Ben, Founder & CEO of The Garage is joined by Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy of MEDITECH for a deep dive into what it really means to move beyond data exchange and toward data intelligence in healthcare.As interoperability matures, simply moving data from point A to point B is no longer enough. Together, we explore how the definition of “true interoperability” has evolved over the past several years — and where the biggest gaps still exist, from technical limitations to operational and cultural barriers.The conversation then shifts to the powerful intersection of AI and interoperability. With healthcare data growing at an exponential rate, Mike shares how AI can help turn interoperable data into timely, actionable insights that support patient-centered care, improve clinical decision-making, and enable more effective value-based care workflows.Together, they also tackle the realities of standards and policy, including FHIR, APIs, and TEFCA — what’s working today, what remains aspirational, and how organizations can bridge national policy goals with real-world clinician and operational needs. Mike offers practical advice for healthcare leaders looking to champion sustainable interoperability initiatives that actually deliver value.Whether you’re a health system leader, technologist, or clinician, this episode provides a thoughtful look at how smarter use of data can help advance the quintuple aim — without losing sight of the physician-patient experience.

December 3, 202525 min

Payers, Providers & Partnerships: The New Value Chain featuring Henish Bhansali, Chief Medical Officer at Medical Home Network

In this episode, Pranam sits down with Henish Bhansali, Chief Medical Officer at Medical Home Network, for a deep dive into the shifting dynamics at the heart of value-based care. Together, they explore how payers, providers, and emerging partners are reimagining the healthcare value chain.Their conversation unpacks what stakeholders get right and wrong about VBC, and how relationships are transforming as the industry moves from fee-for-service to risk-sharing models. They also dig into the metrics that genuinely reflect shared value, the partnership models that consistently deliver results, and the role of technology and data as the connective tissue powering collaboration.Henish and Pranam highlight real-world examples of partnerships in action and discuss how the value chain is expanding to include social services, retail health, food-as-medicine initiatives, and more.They close by looking ahead to the 2030 value chain, a future defined by predictive AI-driven relationships, shared infrastructure, network intelligence, and proactive ecosystems built to strengthen community health.

September 22, 202528 min

Making Healthcare Interoperable by Default: A Data-First Future featuring Brendan Keeler, Interoperability Practice Lead at HTD Health

In this episode, Brendan Keeler, Interoperability Practice Lead at HTD Health and Health API Guy, joins Pranam to unpack what it takes to make healthcare interoperable by default. From the current state of data exchange to the business model of interoperability and whether it's frictional or innovative, they explore the mechanics behind a truly connected ecosystem. Additionally, they dive into the trust and compliance layer that underpins data sharing, real-world use cases that demonstrate interoperability in action, and what a data-first future with intelligent agents looks like.

July 31, 202524 min

Bold Leadership in Value-Based Care: Driving Change from the Top ft. Dr. Aric Coffman, CEO, P3 Health Partners

In this episode, Dr. Aric Coffman, CEO of P3 Health Partners joins us as we explore what it truly means to lead boldly in value-based care. From the evolving shift from volume to value, to the role of AI, data, and digital-first strategies, our guests unpack the mindset and mechanics of transformation. We dive into how clinical voices are shaping the future, what it takes to rewire the frontlines, and what the next bold move in VBC might look like. Whether you're a changemaker, strategist, or just VBC-curious, this episode is for you.

May 28, 202544 min

Ben's Den LIVE @ Fuse 2025: Clinician-led Transformation: Being bold in redesigning care delivery models to achieve the Quintuple AIM ft. Dr. Scott Mancuso, Dr. Steven Lane, and Dr. Howard Landa

Broadcast LIVE from Fuse 2025, this episode brings together three of healthcare's most forward-thinking healthcare leaders: Dr. Scott Mancuso, Chief Physician Executive at Vytalize Health; Dr. Steven Lane, Chief Medical Officer at Health Gorilla; and Dr. Howard Landa, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Adventist Health. During this dynamic conversation on bold, clinician-led transformation in value-based care, they dive into the current state of the Quintuple Aim and the pivotal role clinicians play in driving outcomes that matter. From navigating structural and policy challenges to harnessing the full potential of data, technology, and AI, this discussion provides real-world insights on how bold leadership can overcome barriers and reshape care delivery models for good. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to reimagine the future of healthcare led by the voiceswho live it every day.

April 25, 202523 min

The 13th Anniversary Special ft The Garage Crew

In this episode, Pranam takes a rare, behind-the-scenes journey through the company’s history with the people who helped build it from the inside out. In this special series, he sits down with five of some of The Garage’s longest-tenured visionaries — Madhu Gali (Senior Project Manager), Nadia Robeson (Director, Data Sciences), Phillip Marrett (VP, Data Analytics), Chandler Douglas (Head of Engineering), and Jessica Robinson (Chief Platform Officer). They talk about the early days, the challenges over the years, and the state of healthcare technology today. Expect a raw, real look at some of the people who have helped power healthcare's most comprehensive population health management platform.

March 26, 202521 min

Beyond Interoperability: Security, Portability, Usability and Actionability of Data Everywhere

Pranam is joined by Dr. Steven Lane, Chief Medical Officer at Health Gorilla, and together they explore the current state of interoperability and Health Gorilla’s role in shaping a national interoperability standard, how to break down the current barriers and transform data into actionable insights, the increasing role of AI & machine learning in advancing data usability, and what the future holds for TEFCA and other initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare data exchange.

February 24, 202523 min

Value-based Rural Healthcare – Now or Never! featuring Cibolo Health's Nate White, Brittany Sachdeva, and Clint MacKinney

Pranam is joined in person by Cibolo Health's Nate White (President/CEO), Brittany Sachdeva (Chief Clinical Officer), and Clint MacKinney (Chief Medical Officer) to discuss value-based rural healthcare. In this conversation, they dive into the key issues shaping rural healthcare in the United States, emerging trends, and what's ahead in 2025. They also unpack the critical role of Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs) in driving value-based care, having a digital-first, data-first architecture that drives accessibility and affordability for rural communities, and the role tech, data, and AI play in rural health networks.