Taking Healthcare by Storm

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Sep 2026

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Quality Insights is a mission-driven non-profit organization that improves health and care for those we serve. For over half a century, we have provided education, data, collaboration and consulting services that impact millions of patients and providers every day. Learn more about what we do through our podcast.

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October 2, 202627 min

Gamifying Aging: How Adam Ficsor Transforms Longevity Into Competition

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Adam Ficsor, founder of the Longevity World Cup. Adam shares how he went from building Bitcoin privacy software to creating a global competition that uses biological age testing to make healthy aging measurable and motivating. He explains why gamifying longevity can drive behavior change, what most consistently improves results so far (sleep, nutrition, exercise, avoiding vices), and how AI may accelerate practical research. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-100226-GK

September 25, 202641 min

From Survival to Thriving: Jennifer Wren Tolo's Path to Wellness Resilience

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jennifer Wren Tolo , RN, a soul connector, transformational life coach , award-winning health and wellness educator, speaker, author, and the founder of Butterfly Family Wellness. Jennifer, “The Soul Connector”, shares how her own health struggles and two sons’ life-threatening illnesses led her to focus on nervous system regulation, stress management, and whole-person healing. She discusses how chronic stress contributes to disease, outlines her “six S” framework for reclaiming power (from self-awareness to self-reflection), reflects on using AI without losing intuition, and calls for a healthcare shift toward prevention, lifestyle medicine, and education. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-092526-GK

September 18, 202633 min

The Missing Link: Sally St. John on the YMCA's Role in Preventing Chronic Disease

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Sally St. John, MA, NBC-HWC, a seasoned nonprofit senior leader, integrative health and wellness coach, and the Managing Director of Partnerships and Programs at Open Source Wellness. Sally discusses why chronic disease persists and how community connection and coaching can support whole-person health beyond the clinic. She highlights the YMCA’s history and reach, shares early Community as Medicine partnership wins, and calls for stronger reimbursement and infrastructure to better link healthcare with community-based programs. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-091826-GK

September 11, 202626 min

Rethinking Healthcare Design: Dr. Athena Lorin Hall on Community-Driven Systems

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Athena Lorin Hall, MD, a pediatric hospitalist with nine years of experience who spent two additional years in a global health fellowship serving resource-limited communities before founding ZNA Health Network. Dr. Hall explains how her work in Rwanda and the U.S. showed that many patient challenges stem from healthcare system design, with the United States excelling at emergency “rescue” care but falling short on prevention and primary care. She argues that centering lived experience and making communities co-designers of healthcare through efforts like ZNA Health Network can improve health, rebuild trust, and reduce clinician burnout. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-091126-GK

September 4, 202639 min

Shaping the Future: Melissa Purvis on Long-Term Care Leadership

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Melissa Purvis, a registered nurse, certified gerontological nurse, and nursing home administrator, who currently serves as VP of Program and Policy Development for Saber Healthcare Group. Melissa reflects on her career in long-term care and argues that strong leadership and investing in staff are central to better resident care and improved retention. She discusses how COVID-19, expanding regulations, and emerging tools like AI are shaping nursing homes, and shares advice for new nurses while calling for a less punitive, more improvement-focused survey approach. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-090426-GK

August 28, 202643 min

Challenge the Norms: Dr. John Poothullil on Weight and Wellness

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with John Poothullil , MD, FRCP, a physician, author, researcher, and patient advocate. Dr. John shares how his own weight gain led him to question common assumptions about calories, BMI, and why people gain weight, and he describes an “authentic weight” based on individual biology and health markers rather than a chart. He discusses how modern food culture can disrupt hunger signals, raises concerns about long-term effects of GLP-1s and artificial sweeteners, challenges the concept of insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes, and encourages people to ask questions and be cautious of profit-driven health misinformation. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-082826-GK

August 21, 202641 min

Defending Long-Term Care: Alan Horowitz on Capacity, Consent, and Compliance

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Alan Horowitz, Esq., RN, an innovative healthcare lawyer who helps providers such as skilled nursing facilities, hospices, and home health agencies navigate the most complex regulatory challenges, bridging clinical care, government regulation, and legal advocacy with his deep understanding of both clinical issues and law. Alan breaks down how the nursing home survey and enforcement process works, why it can feel adversarial, and why appealing CMS actions is so difficult and time-consuming. He also highlights emerging challenges for long-term care providers—including marijuana use, medical aid in dying, and consent and capacity issues for residents with dementia—while stressing the importance of strong preparation and clinical leadership during surveys. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-082126-GK

August 14, 202637 min

Empowering Health: Eileen Kopsaftis on Pain and Aging Myths

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Eileen Kopsaftis , BS, PT, FAFS, CMI, NE, a physical therapist, chronic pain consultant, educator, and author. Eileen explains how personal loss shaped her focus on preventing chronic disease through movement, nutrition, and self-care, and urges people to rely on proven experts rather than AI or wellness marketing. She challenges myths of inevitable decline with aging and outlines key drivers of chronic pain, including unresolved movement dysfunction, compensation patterns, and food-driven inflammation, while calling for nutrition to be required in medical education. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-081426-GK

August 7, 202642 min

Beyond Bedrails and Bingo: Dave Devereaux on the Realities of Nursing Home Care

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Dave Devereaux, a nationally recognized expert and thought leader in long-term care. Dave shares lessons from a 45-year long-term care career and his book Beyond Bedrails and Bingo: Myths, Truths, and the Future of America's Nursing Homes , explaining why nursing homes evoke fear, how COVID eroded trust and changed operations, and how “patient-centered care” can miss what patients actually want. He also weighs AI and blockchain’s potential benefits and risks, offers practical advice for families choosing a facility, questions whether litigation improves care, and outlines policy ideas focused on rewarding wellness and strengthening healthcare financing. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-080726-GK

July 31, 202635 min

Teaching Triumph: Matt Duffy on Sport, Life, and Survival

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm , Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Matt Duffy, a teacher, coach, athlete, and cardiac arrest survivor. Matt shares how he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during an October 2025 scrimmage and survived because teammates quickly used CPR and an on-site AED. He describes hurling, reflects on how the experience reinforced his priorities in coaching and mentorship, and urges broader CPR/AED readiness and advocacy for heart disease screening even when there are no warning signs. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-073126-GK