https://simplecast.com Primary First Primary First offers the latest insights and ideas for boosting primary care practices’ operational effectiveness and performance. Served up biweekly—with perspectives shared directly from providers and administrators on the frontline of primary care—this ‘microcast’ offers an audio snapshot of what practices need to know to amplify the impact of quality care that helps communities thrive. 2021 en Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:52:53 +0000 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:53:03 +0000 https://primary-first.simplecast.com Primary First https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/82b2f84e-6a38-47e8-b290-cb76a2be212a/ecedbb2d-e256-4d59-a2bf-cd96a69536ee/3000x3000/primary-first-v2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://primary-first.simplecast.com episodic Primary First offers the latest insights and ideas for boosting primary care practices’ operational effectiveness and performance. Served up biweekly—with perspectives shared directly from providers and administrators on the frontline of primary care—this ‘microcast’ offers an audio snapshot of what practices need to know to amplify the impact of quality care that helps communities thrive. Jeff Bullard no https://feeds.simplecast.com/1ex26TwS Weslie Oeftering weslie@truepointagency.com d9472550-5c0b-4bfb-aa97-69d8d60d2c42 How Can We Maintain Momentum in Technology Adoption and Acceptance? Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:52:53 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Weslie Oeftering) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/how-can-we-maintain-momentum-in-technology-adoption-and-acceptance-K5C1GJXe How Can We Maintain Momentum in Technology Adoption and Acceptance? Weslie Oeftering 00:10:45 The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have served as an accelerant for a host of changes in the way that we practice medicine. In this episode, we wrap up our four-part conversation with Dr. Trevor Huber and Dr. Eddy Furniss by discussing the ways the pandemic has pushed and changed technology adoption in their practices, and other advancement they would like to see in the next two years. The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have served as an accelerant for a host of changes in the way that we practice medicine. In this episode, we wrap up our four-part conversation with Dr. Trevor Huber and Dr. Eddy Furniss by discussing the ways the pandemic has pushed and changed technology adoption in their practices, and other advancement they would like to see in the next two years. no full 19 05fb1553-00fa-4c32-a53e-f2ad27637807 The Future of Pharmacy and Primary Care Must be Connected and Personalized Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:04:11 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Weslie Oeftering) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-pharmacy-and-primary-care-must-be-connected-and-personalized-khWWeLEP The Future of Pharmacy and Primary Care Must be Connected and Personalized Weslie Oeftering 00:08:58 The relationships between patients and pharmacists have grown less personal and more transactional over time, but why is that and what would be different if that changed? In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Eddy Furniss and Dr. Trevor Huber to explore how medication compliance and overall outcomes can improve when patients engage with personal pharmacists on their health journeys. The relationships between patients and pharmacists have grown less personal and more transactional over time, but why is that and what would be different if that changed? In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Eddy Furniss and Dr. Trevor Huber to explore how medication compliance and overall outcomes can improve when patients engage with personal pharmacists on their health journeys. no full 18 09457083-7702-4bd0-9b4e-ce8ddec2d1cf Peaks and Perils of Driving Innovation in Patient Experience Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:13:32 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Weslie Oeftering) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/peaks-and-perils-of-driving-innovation-in-patient-experience-HWEQdc55 Peaks and Perils of Driving Innovation in Patient Experience Weslie Oeftering 00:10:25 Dr. Trevor Huber and Dr. Eddy Furniss have been early and avid adopters of using data and technology to improve the patient experience. They’ve recently begun participating in a new program through Catalyst Health Rx that enables patients to meet virtually with a pharmacist before they leave their physician’s office to improve understanding of medication plans and engagement in their health journeys. In this episode, we discuss the initial success and struggles that they have experienced while using this program, and what that means for their practice. Dr. Trevor Huber and Dr. Eddy Furniss have been early and avid adopters of using data and technology to improve the patient experience. They’ve recently begun participating in a new program through Catalyst Health Rx that enables patients to meet virtually with a pharmacist before they leave their physician’s office to improve understanding of medication plans and engagement in their health journeys. In this episode, we discuss the initial success and struggles that they have experienced while using this program, and what that means for their practice. no full 17 196ce455-0437-4c39-9777-65d96d2f6d40 Moving Toward an Integrated and Team-based Care Model Mon, 7 Mar 2022 16:08:08 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Weslie Oeftering) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/moving-towards-an-integrated-and-team-based-care-model-AGSCLBQb Moving Toward an Integrated and Team-based Care Model Weslie Oeftering 00:11:10 Until recently patient care has mostly been isolated and siloed, with little communication between physicians, pharmacists, and specialists. Today, as we move towards a more integrated and team-based care model, a lot has to change. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Trevor Huber and Dr. Eddie Furniss of Catalyst Health Network to discuss these changes that are required of physicians in order to deliver team-based care, and why some physicians have struggled to make that transition. Until recently patient care has mostly been isolated and siloed, with little communication between physicians, pharmacists, and specialists. Today, as we move towards a more integrated and team-based care model, a lot has to change. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Trevor Huber and Dr. Eddie Furniss of Catalyst Health Network to discuss these changes that are required of physicians in order to deliver team-based care, and why some physicians have struggled to make that transition. no full 16 a20a5802-8ee4-4561-aab5-dbe206b98077 Technology, Trust and the Practical Path Toward Better Health for All Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Weslie Oeftering) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/technology-trust-and-the-practical-path-mgdGs0aQ Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Technology, Trust and the Practical Path Toward Better Health for All Weslie Oeftering 00:10:49 We spend a good deal of time squeezing value out of the current healthcare system, but what if we could start from scratch? In this final segment with Dr. Stephen Buksh, we wrap up our conversation around prospective payment and turn our gaze toward the healthcare industry at-large. How can we better use technology and align incentives to bring primary care back to the forefront and make a difference in the lives of our patients? We spend a good deal of time squeezing value out of the current healthcare system, but what if we could start from scratch? In this final segment with Dr. Stephen Buksh, we wrap up our conversation around prospective payment and turn our gaze toward the healthcare industry at-large. How can we better use technology and align incentives to bring primary care back to the forefront and make a difference in the lives of our patients? no full 15 1b6636be-e3be-476f-b992-cc2966829334 Crossing the Chasm from Fee-for-Service to Prospective Payment Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Weslie Oeftering) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/crossing-the-chasm-5rXNvPkA Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Crossing the Chasm from Fee-for-Service to Prospective Payment Weslie Oeftering 00:12:33 Years of operating in a fee-for-service environment have made it difficult for many physicians to envision working under a prospective payment model. In this episode of Primary First, we continue our conversation with Dr. Stephen Buksh and discuss some of the things that have allowed him and his practice to operate successfully under both prospective payment and fee-for-service models. Years of operating in a fee-for-service environment have made it difficult for many physicians to envision working under a prospective payment model. In this episode of Primary First, we continue our conversation with Dr. Stephen Buksh and discuss some of the things that have allowed him and his practice to operate successfully under both prospective payment and fee-for-service models. no full 14 2eab5280-c70d-4ac2-80df-911d5524926b Real-world Perspectives on the Practicality of Prospective Payment Models Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Weslie Oeftering) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/real-world-perspectives-on-prospective-payment-models-FSVbPaWV Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Real-world Perspectives on the Practicality of Prospective Payment Models Weslie Oeftering 00:11:24 As we continue to move away from fee-for-service and toward prospective payment, it's helpful to talk with doctors who have dealt with both payment models. Dr. Stephen Buksh sits on our board of directors here at Catalyst Health Network, but is also a practicing physician who deals with both fee-for-service and capitated payment models through programs like Medicare Advantage. In this episode, we discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks that come along with a capitated payment model, and the ways that his practice has pivoted to optimize for patient care instead of visit volume as they continue to pursue better patient outcomes. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. As we continue to move away from fee-for-service and toward prospective payment, it's helpful to talk with doctors who have dealt with both payment models. Dr. Stephen Buksh sits on our board of directors here at Catalyst Health Network, but is also a practicing physician who deals with both fee-for-service and capitated payment models through programs like Medicare Advantage. In this episode, we discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks that come along with a capitated payment model, and the ways that his practice has pivoted to optimize for patient care instead of visit volume as they continue to pursue better patient outcomes. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. no full 13 c2e248df-c8a8-4cc5-b2a0-c4c624418415 The Impact of Technology on Expanding Physician Capacity The move to prospective payment undoubtedly requires some changes to practice operations and workflow… but that doesn’t have to be alarming. Catalyst Health Network Medical Director Dr. Michelle Forbes joins us to discuss some of the ways that the right technologies can ease the transition and improve care quality in the process.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Jeff Bullard) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/technology-expanding-physician-capacity-7m4N_uNE The move to prospective payment undoubtedly requires some changes to practice operations and workflow… but that doesn’t have to be alarming. Catalyst Health Network Medical Director Dr. Michelle Forbes joins us to discuss some of the ways that the right technologies can ease the transition and improve care quality in the process.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> The Impact of Technology on Expanding Physician Capacity Dr. Jeff Bullard 00:10:03 The move to prospective payment undoubtedly requires some changes to practice operations and workflow…but that doesn’t have to be alarming. Catalyst Health Network Medical Director Dr. Michelle Forbes joins us to discuss some of the ways that the right technologies can ease the transition and improve care quality in the process. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. The move to prospective payment undoubtedly requires some changes to practice operations and workflow…but that doesn’t have to be alarming. Catalyst Health Network Medical Director Dr. Michelle Forbes joins us to discuss some of the ways that the right technologies can ease the transition and improve care quality in the process. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. healthcare, pediatrics, patient care, family medicine, healthcare models, digital health, mental health, public health, value based care, prospective payment, telehealth, community health, aco, wellness, healthcare payers, primary care, internal medicine, health insurance, healthcare disparities, advanced primary care, payer relations, vaccines, medicare no full 12 9392f53e-d166-436f-9016-c586801b11db Misconceptions About Patient Care in a Prospective Payment Environment Physicians have expressed apprehension at the idea of moving to prospective payment, and a fair amount ties to concerns over the resources and bandwidth required for patient care. In this episode, we talk about some of the worries that network physicians have expressed, and how they can be addressed to ensure a smoother path toward a more comprehensive care model.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Jeff Bullard) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/misconceptions-about-patient-care-Dv6zlpo2 Physicians have expressed apprehension at the idea of moving to prospective payment, and a fair amount ties to concerns over the resources and bandwidth required for patient care. In this episode, we talk about some of the worries that network physicians have expressed, and how they can be addressed to ensure a smoother path toward a more comprehensive care model.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Misconceptions About Patient Care in a Prospective Payment Environment Dr. Jeff Bullard 00:09:15 Physicians have expressed apprehension at the idea of moving to prospective payment and a fair amount ties to concerns over the resources and bandwidth required for patient care. In this episode, we talk about some of the worries that network physicians have expressed, and how they can be addressed to ensure a smoother path toward a more comprehensive care model. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. Physicians have expressed apprehension at the idea of moving to prospective payment and a fair amount ties to concerns over the resources and bandwidth required for patient care. In this episode, we talk about some of the worries that network physicians have expressed, and how they can be addressed to ensure a smoother path toward a more comprehensive care model. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. healthcare, pediatrics, patient care, family medicine, healthcare models, digital health, mental health, public health, value based care, prospective payment, telehealth, community health, aco, wellness, healthcare payers, primary care, internal medicine, health insurance, healthcare disparities, advanced primary care, payer relations, vaccines, medicare no full 11 8ac03deb-6a5d-49c0-9c63-38708c680b96 What Physicians Want Out of Advanced Primary Care As one of our medical directors here at Catalyst Health Network, Dr. Michelle Forbes has had dozens of conversations with her network colleagues about advanced primary care. In this episode of Primary First, we learn about some of the feedback that she’s received in these conversations, and what that could mean for the future of patient care and practice operations.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Jeff Bullard) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/physicians-advanced-primary-care-Jv4p8sYE As one of our medical directors here at Catalyst Health Network, Dr. Michelle Forbes has had dozens of conversations with her network colleagues about advanced primary care. In this episode of Primary First, we learn about some of the feedback that she’s received in these conversations, and what that could mean for the future of patient care and practice operations.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> What Physicians Want Out of Advanced Primary Care Dr. Jeff Bullard 00:10:40 As one of our medical directors here at Catalyst Health Network, Dr. Michelle Forbes has had dozens of conversations with her network colleagues about advanced primary care. In this episode of Primary First, we learn about some of the feedback that she’s received in these conversations, and what that could mean for the future of patient care and practice operations. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. As one of our medical directors here at Catalyst Health Network, Dr. Michelle Forbes has had dozens of conversations with her network colleagues about advanced primary care. In this episode of Primary First, we learn about some of the feedback that she’s received in these conversations, and what that could mean for the future of patient care and practice operations. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. healthcare, pediatrics, family medicine, healthcare models, digital health, mental health, public health, value based care, telehealth, community health, aco, wellness, healthcare payers, primary care, internal medicine, health insurance, healthcare disparities, advanced primary care, payer relations, vaccines, medicare no full 10 656dccba-340b-4e45-9a29-22ac48e97b7e How the Catalyst Community Foundation is Working Toward Generational Change The pandemic exposed many flaws in healthcare access and delivery, particularly in medical deserts where the population has inadequate access to healthcare. In our latest episode of Primary First, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Forbes, Medical Director for Catalyst Health Network and the Catalyst Community Foundation. We discuss how COVID-19 played a crucial role in the establishment of the foundation, our strategy for partnering with local organizations and the importance of establishing trust in your community as we continue our initiative to bring vaccines to the areas that need it most.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Jeff Bullard) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/employers-drive-transformation-healthcare-experience-1mjjavtg-8wX5QQiL The pandemic exposed many flaws in healthcare access and delivery, particularly in medical deserts where the population has inadequate access to healthcare. In our latest episode of Primary First, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Forbes, Medical Director for Catalyst Health Network and the Catalyst Community Foundation. We discuss how COVID-19 played a crucial role in the establishment of the foundation, our strategy for partnering with local organizations and the importance of establishing trust in your community as we continue our initiative to bring vaccines to the areas that need it most.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> How the Catalyst Community Foundation is Working Toward Generational Change Dr. Jeff Bullard 00:10:50 The pandemic exposed many flaws in healthcare access and delivery, particularly in medical deserts where the population has inadequate access to healthcare. In our latest episode of Primary First, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Forbes, Medical Director for Catalyst Health Network and the Catalyst Community Foundation. We discuss how COVID-19 played a crucial role in the establishment of the foundation, our strategy for partnering with local organizations and the importance of establishing trust in your community as we continue our initiative to bring vaccines to the areas that need it most. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. The pandemic exposed many flaws in healthcare access and delivery, particularly in medical deserts where the population has inadequate access to healthcare. In our latest episode of Primary First, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Forbes, Medical Director for Catalyst Health Network and the Catalyst Community Foundation. We discuss how COVID-19 played a crucial role in the establishment of the foundation, our strategy for partnering with local organizations and the importance of establishing trust in your community as we continue our initiative to bring vaccines to the areas that need it most. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. healthcare, pediatrics, family medicine, healthcare models, digital health, mental health, public health, value based care, telehealth, community health, aco, healthcare payers, primary care, internal medicine, health insurance, healthcare disparities, advanced primary care, payer relations, vaccines, medicare no full 9 f8027b93-8018-4556-a0da-8661161af635 How employers can drive transformation in the healthcare experience A better model exists for employer-sponsored healthcare—and bridging the gap to that healthier future may be easier than many believe. We continue our discussion with healthcare transformation expert Ashleigh Gunter on what employers are looking for in alternative models for healthcare benefits … and how the industry can align provider incentives to improve costs and outcomes at the same time.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Jeff Bullard) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/employers-drive-transformation-healthcare-experience-_vLKJ9lv A better model exists for employer-sponsored healthcare—and bridging the gap to that healthier future may be easier than many believe. We continue our discussion with healthcare transformation expert Ashleigh Gunter on what employers are looking for in alternative models for healthcare benefits … and how the industry can align provider incentives to improve costs and outcomes at the same time.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> How employers can drive transformation in the healthcare experience Dr. Jeff Bullard 00:10:22 A better model exists for employer-sponsored healthcare—and bridging the gap to that healthier future may be easier than many believe. We continue our discussion with healthcare transformation expert Ashleigh Gunter on what employers are looking for in alternative models for healthcare benefits … and how the industry can align provider incentives to improve costs and outcomes at the same time. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. A better model exists for employer-sponsored healthcare—and bridging the gap to that healthier future may be easier than many believe. We continue our discussion with healthcare transformation expert Ashleigh Gunter on what employers are looking for in alternative models for healthcare benefits … and how the industry can align provider incentives to improve costs and outcomes at the same time. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. healthcare, family medicine, employer brand, healthcare models, digital health, mental health, value based care, telehealth, recruiting, aco, healthcare payers, primary care, internal medicine, employer benefits, health insurance, commercial insurance, payer relations, health benefits, medicare no full 8 5d4da871-a798-49bf-a34b-61a18e1b7b1b Episode 7: Moving beyond the status quo for employee health benefits Employers face an unenviable situation: The costs for employee healthcare benefits continue to increase … but to-date, employers have not had many other options that blend the right mix of patient access, quality and experience at the right cost. Healthcare transformation expert Ashleigh Gunter joins this episode to discuss how employers can expect more from the broader healthcare system … and deliver more to their employees through emerging models of care.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Jeff Bullard) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/moving-beyond-status-quo-employee-health-benefits-vy0zue43 Employers face an unenviable situation: The costs for employee healthcare benefits continue to increase … but to-date, employers have not had many other options that blend the right mix of patient access, quality and experience at the right cost. Healthcare transformation expert Ashleigh Gunter joins this episode to discuss how employers can expect more from the broader healthcare system … and deliver more to their employees through emerging models of care.

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Episode 7: Moving beyond the status quo for employee health benefits Dr. Jeff Bullard 00:08:55 Employers face an unenviable situation: The costs for employee healthcare benefits continue to increase … but to-date, employers have not had many other options that blend the right mix of patient access, quality and experience at the right cost. Healthcare transformation expert Ashleigh Gunter joins this episode to discuss how employers can expect more from the broader healthcare system … and deliver more to their employees through emerging models of care. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. Employers face an unenviable situation: The costs for employee healthcare benefits continue to increase … but to-date, employers have not had many other options that blend the right mix of patient access, quality and experience at the right cost. Healthcare transformation expert Ashleigh Gunter joins this episode to discuss how employers can expect more from the broader healthcare system … and deliver more to their employees through emerging models of care. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. family medicine, employer brand, digital health, mental health, telehealth, recruiting, aco, healthcare payers, primary care, internal medicine, employer benefits, health insurance, commercial insurance, payer relations, health benefits, medicare no full 7 90183d37-a771-44ab-9a15-4704c233a6a3 Episode 6: How Physicians Can Move the Needle Toward Advanced Primary Care In episode 6 of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Catalyst VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy Christopher Abbott, wrap up their three-part conversation in a discussion about what's on the horizon in the commercial insurance space, and how physicians can move the needle toward Advanced Primary Care.

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]]> Mon, 6 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Jeff Bullard) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/moving-toward-advanced-primary-care-gOj0Pejx In episode 6 of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Catalyst VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy Christopher Abbott, wrap up their three-part conversation in a discussion about what's on the horizon in the commercial insurance space, and how physicians can move the needle toward Advanced Primary Care.

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]]> Episode 6: How Physicians Can Move the Needle Toward Advanced Primary Care Dr. Jeff Bullard 00:13:07 In episode 6 of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Catalyst VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy Christopher Abbott, wrap up their three-part conversation in a discussion about what's on the horizon in the commercial insurance space, and how physicians can move the needle toward Advanced Primary Care. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. In episode 6 of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Catalyst VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy Christopher Abbott, wrap up their three-part conversation in a discussion about what's on the horizon in the commercial insurance space, and how physicians can move the needle toward Advanced Primary Care. Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. family medicine, digital health, prospective payment, telehealth, healthcare payers, primary care, internal medicine, employer benefits, health insurance, commercial insurance, payer relations, covid-19, medicare no full 6 ea9e41f6-95b5-47d4-a8cf-c81e381bc6e8 Episode 5: How Advanced Primary Care Improves Patient Outcomes In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Chris Abbott, Catalyst Health Network's VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy discuss Catalyst's vision for Advanced Primary Care. They dig into the impact of pairing comprehensive care management with prospective payment and how COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of healthcare technologies like telehealth. 

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]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Jeff Bullard) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/apc-improves-patient-outcomes-bgE0sDkd In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Chris Abbott, Catalyst Health Network's VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy discuss Catalyst's vision for Advanced Primary Care. They dig into the impact of pairing comprehensive care management with prospective payment and how COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of healthcare technologies like telehealth. 

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]]> Episode 5: How Advanced Primary Care Improves Patient Outcomes Dr. Jeff Bullard 00:08:35 In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Chris Abbott, Catalyst Health Network's VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy discuss Catalyst's vision for Advanced Primary Care. They dig into the impact of pairing comprehensive care management with prospective payment and how COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of healthcare technologies like telehealth. "Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. Follow Us on Social! In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Chris Abbott, Catalyst Health Network's VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy discuss Catalyst's vision for Advanced Primary Care. They dig into the impact of pairing comprehensive care management with prospective payment and how COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of healthcare technologies like telehealth. "Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. Follow Us on Social! family medicine, digital health, prospective payment, telehealth, healthcare payers, primary care, internal medicine, employer benefits, health insurance, covid-19, medicare no full 5 a24f603a-b280-4b6b-98fd-f8e6cddaa4d5 Episode 4: The Practicality of Advanced Primary Care In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Chris Abbott, Catalyst Health Network's VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy discuss Catalyst's vision for Advanced Primary Care. They dig into the impact of pairing comprehensive care management with prospective payment and how COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of healthcare technologies like telehealth. 

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]]> Mon, 9 Aug 2021 11:21:35 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Jeff Bullard) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-the-practicality-of-advanced-primary-care-A_o8XCVN In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Chris Abbott, Catalyst Health Network's VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy discuss Catalyst's vision for Advanced Primary Care. They dig into the impact of pairing comprehensive care management with prospective payment and how COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of healthcare technologies like telehealth. 

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]]> Episode 4: The Practicality of Advanced Primary Care Dr. Jeff Bullard 00:08:25 In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Chris Abbott, Catalyst Health Network's VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy discuss Catalyst's vision for Advanced Primary Care. They dig into the impact of pairing comprehensive care management with prospective payment and how COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of healthcare technologies like telehealth. "Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. Follow Us on Social! In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Chris Abbott, Catalyst Health Network's VP of Payer Relations, Product and Performance Strategy discuss Catalyst's vision for Advanced Primary Care. They dig into the impact of pairing comprehensive care management with prospective payment and how COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of healthcare technologies like telehealth. "Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. Follow Us on Social! family medicine, digital health, prospective payment, telehealth, healthcare payers, primary care, internal medicine, employer benefits, health insurance, covid-19, medicare no full 4 9fef352d-8c4c-49aa-8d69-21c91fb00582 Episode 3: How Catalyst is Working Toward Prospective Payment In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Catalyst Health Network CEO Dr. Christopher Crow finish their conversation on the ways primary care is changing, and what Catalyst is doing to ensure that prospective payment becomes the norm by bringing purchasers and physicians together.

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]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Jeff Bullard, Dr. Christopher Crow) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/working-toward-prospective-payment-1RRrSU9_ In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Catalyst Health Network CEO Dr. Christopher Crow finish their conversation on the ways primary care is changing, and what Catalyst is doing to ensure that prospective payment becomes the norm by bringing purchasers and physicians together.

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]]> Episode 3: How Catalyst is Working Toward Prospective Payment Dr. Jeff Bullard, Dr. Christopher Crow 00:09:33 In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Catalyst Health Network CEO Dr. Christopher Crow finish their conversation on the ways primary care is changing, and what Catalyst is doing to ensure that prospective payment becomes the norm by bringing purchasers and physicians together. In this episode of Primary First, Dr. Bullard and Catalyst Health Network CEO Dr. Christopher Crow finish their conversation on the ways primary care is changing, and what Catalyst is doing to ensure that prospective payment becomes the norm by bringing purchasers and physicians together. healthcare, healthcare inequality, healthcare purchasers, prospective payment, aco, primary care, healthcare innovation, healthcare access, purchasers, primary care physicians, health insurance, employee benefits, fee-for-service, payers no full 3 22cab47e-fd44-4580-8d5a-05fdf3adecf6 Episode 2: Preparing for the Next Shift in Care Delivery In this episode of Primary First, host Dr. Jeff Bullard continues his conversation with Catalyst Health Network CEO Dr. Christopher Crow, touching on what independent practices can do to prepare for the next big shift in care delivery -- and what might happen if they don't. 

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]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Jeff Bullard, Christopher Crow) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/the-next-shift-care-delivery-a9kqV7HP In this episode of Primary First, host Dr. Jeff Bullard continues his conversation with Catalyst Health Network CEO Dr. Christopher Crow, touching on what independent practices can do to prepare for the next big shift in care delivery -- and what might happen if they don't. 

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst or a patient with questions, visit our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to improve practice results and patient outcomes through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Episode 2: Preparing for the Next Shift in Care Delivery Jeff Bullard, Christopher Crow 00:06:37 In this episode of Primary First, host Dr. Jeff Bullard continues his conversation with Catalyst Health Network CEO Dr. Christopher Crow, touching on what independent practices can do to prepare for the next big shift in care delivery -- and what might happen if they don't. In this episode of Primary First, host Dr. Jeff Bullard continues his conversation with Catalyst Health Network CEO Dr. Christopher Crow, touching on what independent practices can do to prepare for the next big shift in care delivery -- and what might happen if they don't. primary first, healthcare, catalyst, healthcare outcomes, aco, pandemic, texas health, care delivery, primary care, healthcare innovation, healthcare access, catalyst health network, primary care physicians, covid-19, healthcare equity no full 2 73e0284e-421f-45eb-8919-9ad90e85d997 Episode 1: How the Pandemic Changed Primary Care In the first episode of Primary First, Catalyst Health Network's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeff Bullard sits down with Catalyst CEO Dr. Christopher Crow to discuss the Village Health Partners success story. They also chat about how the pandemic primed patients to think about their health differently while encouraging physicians to re-think healthcare delivery to remain competitive. 

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]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:02:45 +0000 weslie@truepointagency.com (Dr. Christopher Crow, Dr. Jeff Bullard) https://primary-first.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-covid-primary-care-JW5w7Qs2 In the first episode of Primary First, Catalyst Health Network's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeff Bullard sits down with Catalyst CEO Dr. Christopher Crow to discuss the Village Health Partners success story. They also chat about how the pandemic primed patients to think about their health differently while encouraging physicians to re-think healthcare delivery to remain competitive. 

Whether you're a current Catalyst Health Network member, interested in joining Catalyst, or a patient, visit  our website for more details on how Catalyst is working to Help Communities Thrive through the power of Advanced Primary Care. 

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]]> Episode 1: How the Pandemic Changed Primary Care Dr. Christopher Crow, Dr. Jeff Bullard 00:07:30 In the first episode of Primary First, Catalyst Health Network's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeff Bullard sits down with Catalyst CEO Dr. Christopher Crow to discuss the Village Health Partners success story. They also chat about how the pandemic primed patients to think about their health differently while encouraging physicians to re-think healthcare delivery to remain competitive. In the first episode of Primary First, Catalyst Health Network's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeff Bullard sits down with Catalyst CEO Dr. Christopher Crow to discuss the Village Health Partners success story. They also chat about how the pandemic primed patients to think about their health differently while encouraging physicians to re-think healthcare delivery to remain competitive. healthcare, primary care, texas, healthcare access, covid-19 no full 1