Shift Forward Health

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100

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Aug 2026

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Shift Forward Health is the channel for change makers who want to build the Healthcare of Tomorrow. Subscribe to the channel and receive our entire lineup of shows hosted by a diverse collection of forward-thinking experts from around the world. One subscription, all the podcasts you need, all for free!

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August 18, 202631 min

Dr. David Carmouche on How Customer Obsession Fules Primary Care (#524)

Dr. David Carmouche, Chief Medical and Commercial Officer at Lumeris, shares his vision for primary care in America, what traditional care is learning from retail, and where consumer obsession, remote patient monitoring, and AI fit into the equation. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Abbott partnering with Google Health. Can combining ongoing glucose insights with Google Health's technology create a more comprehensive view of personal health, and how can consumers learn to trust the results? 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. (#524) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 14, 202625 min

SHSMD PREVIEW: The SHSMD Connections Conference (#523)

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.

August 11, 202644 min

HCIC PREVIEW: The 30th Healthcare Interactive Conference (#522)

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.

August 7, 202631 min

How Optimity Helps Millions Elongate Their Healthspan (#521)

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.

August 4, 202624 min

From Prescription to Pantry: How Hy-Vee Creates Health Moments (#520)

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.

July 31, 202629 min

Adam Cherrington Talks Trust Math & Patient Workarounds (#519)

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.

July 28, 202639 min

CONSUMER PANEL: How Wearables Are Supercharging Daily Health (#518)

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.

July 25, 202627 min

The Data Foundation to Move to Preventive Health (#517)

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.

July 21, 202627 min

The Rural Health Transformation Program in Plain English (#516)

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.

July 14, 202626 min

How Current Health Improves Access to Advanced Therapies (#515)

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.