HealthChangers
On this episode of the HealthChangers podcast, Michael Ann Benchoff, assistant director of health equity programs at Regence, talks about why the fight for health equity is so important. We also discussed the work that Regence is doing to make the health care system more inclusive and effective for everyone.
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On this episode of the HealthChangers podcast, Dr. Zak Ramadan-Jradi, vice president of network management at Regence, talks about the increasingly contentious contract negotiations between insurance carriers and hospitals, and the critical role that Regence plays in keeping health care affordable for its members.
info_outline Pharmacy deserts and the rise of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugsHealthChangers
On this episode of the HealthChangers podcast, Katie Lai, clinical pharmacist client manager at Regence, talks about two of the biggest trends in pharmacy today: the surge in popularity of GLP-1 drugs to lose weight, and mass pharmacy closures around the U.S. that have created “pharmacy deserts” in underserved communities.
info_outline Regence nurses help improve overall health care experienceHealthChangers
On this episode of HealthChangers, we’re joined by a panel of health care professionals to discuss the critical role that nurses play inside and outside of Regence. This includes Dr. Donna Milavetz, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Regence, who is an internal medicine physician by training; Cheryl Carter, senior clinical transformation advisor as well as a nurse; and Sarah Robilotta, supervisor of behavioral health utilization management who is also a licensed mental health counselor.
info_outline Maternal health crisis in the US: Tackling racial disparities in pregnancy and maternal health careHealthChangers
On this episode of the HealthChangers podcast, Dr. Nicole Saint Clair, obstetrician-gynecologist and executive medical director at Regence, explains how the U.S. has some of the worst rates of maternal and infant health outcomes among high-income nations. And how health disparities are significantly worse for Black women and pregnant people.
info_outline Helping families and youth treat eating disordersHealthChangers
On this episode of HealthChangers, Dr. Erin Parks, chief clinical officer and co-founder of Equip Health, and Dr. Mike Franz, Regence’s senior medical director for behavioral health discuss eating disorders and innovative ways of treating them, including virtual care and family-based treatment.
info_outline Addressing substance use disorders in people over 60HealthChangers
On this episode of HealthChangers, Stephanie Strong, CEO and founder of Boulder Care and Dr. Mike Franz, Regence’s senior medical director for behavioral health discuss new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing drug and alcohol-related deaths are on the rise among Americans over 60.
info_outline Dr. Mike Franz on the behavioral health crisis and improved care access through virtual optionsHealthChangers
On this episode of HealthChangers, we’re joined by Regence’s senior medical director for behavioral health, Dr. Mike Franz, to talk about how mental health and physical health are equally important components of our overall health and what we can do to improve access.
info_outline What to do about post-holiday bluesHealthChangers
On the HealthChangers podcast, presented by Regence, we share real-life stories and expertise from leaders who are working to make healthcare simpler, personalized and more affordable. I’m your host, Ben Furr. The end-of-year holidays are a highlight for many people. Bright lights and social gatherings help take the edge off the long nights and dreary weather. But when January rolls around, the excitement can fade and less pleasant emotions arise for some of us. Today on HealthChangers, we’re joined by Andree Miceli, Regence’s clinical director for behavioral health, to talk about...
info_outline From Palliative Care to Whole-person Health: The Legacy and Future of Cambia Health FoundationHealthChangers
In this episode of HealthChangers, Peggy Maguire, president of , speaks with Paula Jones, who recently retired after serving on the board of directors for Cambia Health Solutions for 12 years. Paula was instrumental in the formation and strategic direction of Cambia Health Foundation. In honor of the , Peggy and Paula recall the Foundation's beginnings, its lasting legacy and its plans for the next 15 years.
info_outlineCambia’s partnership with ARCHANGELS is starting a national conversation about how we can better identify, thank and support caregivers. Because caregiving is such an individualized experience, we sat down with several Cambia employees who have served as caregivers to understand the highs, lows, and lessons learned from their journey.
In this episode, we talked with Georgann, who shares the experience of caring for her mom. One of her takeaways was how to support other caregivers in their time of need. “I’m there for them. I’m present,” said Georgann. “You don’t even have to speak or talk…just be there. Whatever that looks like.”