#338 2024 Business Recap
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
Release Date: 12/18/2024
#351 Navigating Uncertainty in Healthcare Management
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
This week Tara explores how policy shifts, the NHS 10 year plan, and AI are reshaping primary care networks. Tara shares insights on evaluating AI’s potential, staying grounded in core strengths, and navigating uncertainty in team dynamics. Learn how focusing on what you can control, fostering collaboration, and building alliances can help you thrive in a changing healthcare landscape. Key Takeaways: AI and policy shifts are reshaping healthcare roles and processes. Focus on what you can control rather than resisting change. Respect diverse perspectives and foster team collaboration. Build...
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#350 Resilience, Data, and Innovation in Healthcare with Peter Grinbergs
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
In this episode, Tara sits down with Peter Grinbergs, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at EQL, to explore his remarkable journey from tech entrepreneur to healthcare innovator. Peter opens up about the challenges of navigating a sale, the resilience needed to launch again, and the vital role of data in shaping impactful solutions. Peter shares practical wisdom for anyone building in healthcare or beyond.. Highlights: Pete’s journey from tech business leader to healthcare innovator Lessons from navigating a fire sale and rebuilding with resilience How EQL's triage system reduces...
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#349 Scaling Expertise Using Tech in the World of Dentistry with Dr Sonia Szamocki
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
In this episode, Dr Sonia Szamocki, founder of 32Co, joins Tara to share her inspiring journey from A&E doctor to health tech entrepreneur. She explains how her platform is transforming dentistry by connecting general dentists with orthodontic specialists through tech-enabled mentorship and collaboration. Together, they explore how virtual learning is reshaping clinical training, and Sonia offers practical insights into building a mission-led startup, covering everything from team culture to investor storytelling. Key Takeaways Sonia’s journey from emergency medicine to...
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#348 From Pain to Progress with Pure Unity Health with Adam Davies
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
What if managing chronic pain was as much about community and conversation as it is about medication and treatment plans? In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring Adam Davies, Health and Wellbeing Services Lead at Pure Unity Health, to explore a fresh, holistic approach to chronic pain management. Adam shares his journey from working in traditional musculoskeletal services to leading forward thinking wellbeing initiatives. He highlights the vital roles of health coaches and social prescribers in crafting care that’s not just clinical, but deeply personal. Learn how Pure Unity Health...
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#347 Strategic Commissioning and Service Redesign in Primary Care with David Mphanza
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
Can healthcare transformation keep pace with our rapidly changing world? In this episode, we speak with David Mphanza, Head of Primary Care for East Berkshire at Frimley ICB, who shares insights on the shift from traditional to strategic commissioning. David highlights the importance of social prescribing, patient engagement, and collaboration in creating a responsive healthcare system. From contract management and service redesign to community empowerment and digital innovation, David outlines how clear communication, strong partnerships, and holistic thinking, where “no door is...
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#346 Challenges and Opportunities in Primary Care with Ruth Rankine
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
In this episode, Ruth Rankine joins Tara to explore the future of primary care leadership and how community-driven, flexible approaches can shape sustainable healthcare. We discuss the NHS Confederation’s efforts to influence policy, the evolving role of ICBs, and the potential for acute trusts to take on more general practice services. Ruth highlights the importance of strong leadership, integrated teams, and partnerships beyond the NHS to address growing community needs. Key Takeaways: The future of primary care leadership is community-focused and collaborative. The NHS Confederation is...
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#345 Understanding Your Personal Sleep Needs with Dr Dimitri Gavriloff
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
In this episode, we’re joined by clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Dimitri Gavriloff to discuss why sleep is so vital to our health. We explore how sleep affects mood, focus, and overall wellbeing, and dive into the role of circadian rhythms, especially in children and adolescents. Dimitri shares practical tips for better sleep, explains how technology can both help and hinder rest, and offers advice for those with irregular schedules, like healthcare workers. Key takeaways: Sleep is essential for physical and mental health. Everyone has different sleep patterns. Kids and teens...
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#344 Creating Healthy Communities with Dr Selvaseelan Selvarajah
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
This week Tara is joined by Dr Selvaseelan Selvarajah, GP partner at Bromley by Bow Health and a leader in healthcare innovation. They explore the major challenges facing GPs today, from contract pressures to the growing demand on services. The conversation also covers the future of integrated care, social prescribing, and how AI and new models, like employee-owned practices, are shaping the next era of primary care. Key Points: GP workforce shortages and contract challenges The role of social prescribing in modern healthcare Integrated care neighbourhoods and PCN collaboration AI...
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#343 Back to Basics: A Week in the Life of a Healthcare CEO
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
Can strategic business planning on a Bank Holiday spark breakthrough insights? This week, Tara traded downtime for deep focus, setting 90 day goals and blending client work with core business strategy. In this episode, she shares a behind the scenes look at her life as a healthcare CEO, highlighting the value of asking for advice, building a strong support network, and being intentional about growth and visibility. She also reflects on the power of strategic thinking and the role of reflective practice in effective healthcare leadership. The week was full of meaningful conversations and...
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#342 The Business of Hair Transplants with Dr Roshan Vara
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
In this episode of the Business of Healthcare podcast, Tara interviews Dr Roshan Vara, a hair transplant surgeon and co-founder of The Treatment Dreams London. Roshan shares his journey from working in the NHS to starting his own clinic, discussing the challenges and rewards of running a hair transplant business. He delves into the intricacies of hair transplant procedures, the importance of patient care, and the evolving landscape of marketing in healthcare. Roshan emphasises the need for quality in patient care and the role of social media in reaching potential...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Business of Healthcare podcast, Tara reflects on her journey over the past year, discussing the growth of her consulting business, the development of a members club, and her personal achievements. She emphasises the importance of content creation, team dynamics, and the lessons learned throughout the year. Tara also shares her plans for the future, including a break from the podcast until February and the launch of new initiatives in 2025.
takeaways
- THC maintained a consistent output of content for nine years.
- Creating a members club has been a significant focus for growth.
- Personal achievements have been a source of motivation.
- Trust and partnerships are crucial for business success.
- Lessons learned include the importance of not overthinking decisions.
- The podcast will take a break and return in 2025 with new content.
- Content creation serves as a marketing engine for the consulting business.
- The goal is to keep fit year-round and not just during defined periods.
- The members club provides exclusive content and resources for healthcare professionals.
Work with THC Primary Care
I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads.
To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations. I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.
I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.
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