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542
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Aug 2026
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Healthcare Rap is the leading podcast about how consumer health works. Hosts Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail spotlight how healthcare is being designed, marketed, and delivered from the consumer point of view and profile leaders who are championing the move to preventive care. It is one of the longest-lasting podcasts in the industry, passing 500 episodes and 8 years on the air, and ranks in the top 5% of all podcasts globally . Highlights include CEOs, founders and other senior leaders from Oura, Whoop, Noom, Superpower, Novo Nordisk, Best Buy Health, CVS Health, Google, Microsoft, and hundreds more. Topics for 2026: Connected fitness GLP-1's / weight loss Wearables Longevity and diagnostics Food as medicine / nutrition Preventive health and wellness Digital Front Door Nontraditional care models - direct primary care, retail care, health at home, digital health, functional and integrative health Digital health and consumer brands making waves and new entrants making a splash Topics not covered: Clinical leadership Cybersecurity Health information management Interoperability Revenue cycle
Jared previews the upcoming SHSMD Connections Conference with Executive Director Evan Williams, President-elect Dorian Harriston, and board member Julia Yoder. All that, plus a Shout Out to Blueberry Pediatrics' Balance service, the first metabolic health program built for teens. REGISTER FOR SHSMD CONNECTIONS: https://www.shsmd.org/education/annualconference (#523) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared previews the upcoming Healthcare Interactive Conference (HCIC) with organizers/hosts Kathy Divis and Mike Schneider, new attendee Erica Rasmussen, and keynote speaker Jake Poore. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the wide release of Health in ChatGPT. How is this latest version different than what OpenAI announced at the beginning of the year, and how should the high volume of health-related searches on their platform help us prioritize how we show up in those moments? REGISTER FOR HCIC: https://web.cvent.com/event/52f6b374-606b-43e1-96b4-694b53d0df53/regProcessStep1?RefId=Attendee%2C+Speaker&rp=9388a95c-996b-415a-8610-74d10b3daf16 MORE INFO: https://www.hcic.net/ (#522) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jane Wang, CEO and Co-Founder of Optimity, shares what her team has learned from engaging millions of users, that most healthcare organizations still don't understand about motivating healthy behaviors. All that, plus a Shout Out to LinusBio for its launch of Traced, the first-of-its-kind test that uses a single strand of hair to provide a day-by-day view of exposure to elements in the environment. JOIN THE COMMUNITY (IT'S FREE) This show is brought to you by the Healthcare Rap Community, a free, curated online forum for leaders who are working to keep the consumer POV at the center of how healthcare is being designed, marketed, and delivered. It's a place to connect with like-minded colleagues and benefit from one another's thought leadership and passion for the space, without the spam vibes. Visit healthcarerapcommunity.com to create your account. (#521) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Angie Nelson, VP of Pharmacy at Hy-Vee, shares how retail, pharmacy and providers work together to shift from sick care to prevention, how grocery retailers see themselves as the front door of healthcare, and how they’re moving the needle with Food For Health initiatives. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Withings launching its clinical care service. How can it benefit someone who owns a Body Scan or blood pressure cuff, and what is it indicating in the market as we see more companies move from health monitoring to medical care? JOIN THE COMMUNITY (IT'S FREE) This show is brought to you by the Healthcare Rap Community, a free, curated online forum for leaders who are working to keep the consumer POV at the center of how healthcare is being designed, marketed, and delivered. It's a place to connect with like-minded colleagues and benefit from one another's thought leadership and passion for the space, without the spam vibes. Visit healthcarerapcommunity.com to create your account. (#520) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam Cherrington returns to point out examples where he’s seeing the voice of patients and consumers being included in healthcare and other trends he’s spotting in his recent advisory work. All that, plus a recap of the July Think Tank chat about the one-year anniversary of the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem. RESOURCE 250 Ways to Improve Patient Experience All 250 Ideas, Organized by Stage of the Patient Journey: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/250-ways-improve-patient-experience-all-ideas-pgasc/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY (IT'S FREE) This show is brought to you by the Healthcare Rap Community, a free, curated online forum for leaders who are working to keep the consumer POV at the center of how healthcare is being designed, marketed, and delivered. It's a place to connect with like-minded colleagues and benefit from one another's thought leadership and passion for the space, without the spam vibes. Visit healthcarerapcommunity.com to create your account. (#519) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared and Zain host their first Consumer Panel speaking about personal experiences with wearables. Thank you to panelists Ellen Brown, Founder, Healthcare Actually; Andy Beckman, Director, Garmin Health; Hailey Minter, Marketing Manager, Reperio Health; and James Yurkovich, Research Assistant Professor, Buck Institute for Research on Aging. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the one-year anniversary of the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem. What have the 800 participating organizations pledged to do to transform the patient experience, and what hope does it give us for a future where these innovations are implemented and normalized? JOIN THE COMMUNITY (IT'S FREE) This show is brought to you by the Healthcare Rap Community, a free, curated online forum for leaders who are working to keep the consumer POV at the center of how healthcare is being designed, marketed, and delivered. It's a place to connect with like-minded colleagues and benefit from one another's thought leadership and passion for the space, without the spam vibes. Visit healthcarerapcommunity.com to create your account. (#518) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo, VP Research and Evaluation at UniteUs, dives deep on the data connectivity that’s required for health systems that truly plan to move from sick care to prevention. All that, plus we give a Shout Out to previous guest Dr. Erica Armstrong, who recently announced that HealthX Ventures has invested in her functional medicine company, Root. JOIN THE COMMUNITY (IT'S FREE) This show is brought to you by the Healthcare Rap Community, a free, curated online forum for leaders who are working to keep the consumer POV at the center of how healthcare is being designed, marketed, and delivered. It's a place to connect with like-minded colleagues and benefit from one another's thought leadership and passion for the space, without the spam vibes. Visit healthcarerapcommunity.com to create your account. (#517) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carrie Foote breaks down the Rural Health Transformation Program in plain English and shares how rural health clinics should be thinking about partnerships with hospitals, tech vendors, and state agencies. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Cityblock’s rumored acquisition of Homeward. How are the two primary care startups reportedly considering joining forces, and how can building within existing payment models lead to expanding access to those who need it the most? JOIN THE COMMUNITY (IT'S FREE) This show is brought to you by the Healthcare Rap Community, a free, curated online forum for leaders who are working to keep the consumer POV at the center of how healthcare is being designed, marketed, and delivered. It's a place to connect with like-minded colleagues and benefit from one another's thought leadership and passion for the space, without the spam vibes. Visit healthcarerapcommunity.com to create your account. (#516) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris McGhee, CEO & Co-Founder of Current Health, returns to share how the national dialogue about health at home programs, drug therapies, and empowered consumers has changed since he reacquired his company from Best Buy Health. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the launch of the CMS ACCESS Model. Is CMS creating a framework for treating chronic conditions rather than just a short-term payment structure, and how does the model open up new partnerships that can help make preventive health a reality? JOIN THE COMMUNITY (IT'S FREE) This show is brought to you by the Healthcare Rap Community, a free, curated online forum for leaders who are working to keep the consumer POV at the center of how healthcare is being designed, marketed, and delivered. It's a place to connect with like-minded colleagues and benefit from one another's thought leadership and passion for the space, without the spam vibes. Visit healthcarerapcommunity.com to create your account. (#515) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mary Varghese Presti, Corporate VP of Microsoft Health and Life Sciences, discusses where consumer experience, nursing, and AI are colliding to create some interesting tailwinds for patients and clinicians. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Reach3’s new consumer health survey. What does the survey say about the use of digital health and wellness tools, and how does it help us to look at the data through the consumer lens? ANNOUNCING RAP COLLABORATIVES Exciting news! We’re launching Rap Collaboratives, curated workgroups of founders, builders, and operators working together to grow the adoption of consumer-centered health. Through content, community, and co-creation, members help shape what’s next and get their perspective in front of the industry. Reach out on LinkedIn to learn more. (#514) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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