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How a large Idaho employer manages the rising cost of care

HealthChangers

Release Date: 07/31/2024

Regence physicians say “The Pitt” vividly depicts challenges of emergency medicine show art Regence physicians say “The Pitt” vividly depicts challenges of emergency medicine

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Dr. Daniel Meltzer and Dr. Mike Woodruff, executive medical directors at Regence and board-certified emergency medicine physicians, discuss their reactions to "The Pitt" on HBO Max and what the show says about working in an emergency room. 

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Regence uses technology and know-how to protect Medicare members from fraud show art Regence uses technology and know-how to protect Medicare members from fraud

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Jessica Westbrook, data analyst on Regence’s special investigations unit, talks about the unit's mission to protect Regence's Medicare members from fraud and "phantom providers." 

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‘We believe mental health is health.” How Regence expands access to behavioral health care show art ‘We believe mental health is health.” How Regence expands access to behavioral health care

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Dr. Mike Franz, executive medical director for behavioral health for Regence, discusses the current state of mental health in the U.S. and what Regence is doing to expand access to mental health care – for our members and across the states we serve.

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How to steer AI from solutions to transformational change show art How to steer AI from solutions to transformational change

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Laurent Rotival, executive vice president and chief information officer for Regence, answers some of the biggest questions facing AI. Are the big AI companies spending too much? How should the average person approach the AI boom? And how will AI affect health care? 

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Regence uses innovation and compassion to improve the member experience show art Regence uses innovation and compassion to improve the member experience

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Charity Duckett, director of member experience and engagement at Regence, talks about how Regence created a Member Experience Office to improve how our members interact with us and get their health care needs met in an increasingly complicated marketplace. 

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AI helps Regence address unique needs of individual health plan members show art AI helps Regence address unique needs of individual health plan members

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Laurent Rotival, executive vice president and chief information officer for Regence, talks about how Regence first started its work in AI a decade ago and how that work has evolved in helping Regence meet the needs of members. 

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How Regence streamlines the prior authorization process for providers, patients show art How Regence streamlines the prior authorization process for providers, patients

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Dr. Donna Milavetz, chief medical officer for Regence, talks about how prior authorization helps make health care safer, more effective and more affordable, and the pain points that the industry is committed to improving.

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Hospitals seek direction on how to tackle industry challenges show art Hospitals seek direction on how to tackle industry challenges

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Dr. Lisa Bielamowicz, chief clinical officer at TrustWorks Collective, explores the market forces impacting American health care today, and how hospitals and health systems can best adapt to rapid change.  

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Dougy Center creates safe space for kids to help each other navigate grief show art Dougy Center creates safe space for kids to help each other navigate grief

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Brennan Wood, executive director of the Dougy Center, and Peggy Maguire, president of Regence’s corporate foundation, Cambia Health Foundation, explore how Dougy Center supports so many grieving families around the world and why the Cambia Health Foundation has been a longtime supporter of the group.

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Heartbeat Health, Regence use telehealth to boost access and outcomes for cardiac care show art Heartbeat Health, Regence use telehealth to boost access and outcomes for cardiac care

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Dr. Jeff Wessler, a cardiologist and CEO and co-founder of Heartbeat Health; and William Krenz, senior vice president of government programs for Regence, discuss how Heartbeat and Regence are using virtual cardiac care to improve heart health and cardiac care for Regence members.  

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Dave Roberts, chief human resources officer for the West Ada School District, talks about the innovative way his district, with help from Regence and moves from the Idaho Legislature, cut the cost of premiums for employees, and what we can all do to ensure we’re getting effective, affordable health care.