Market Based Approaches to Finding Value In Healthcare

Kent McKinney
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We will discover new, innovative approaches to keep healthcare affordable and accessible for patients by strategically evaluating new healthcare innovations entering the marketplace.

Episodes

  1. JUL 25

    Market Based Approaches to Finding Value in Healthcare - Social Determinants of Health

    Send us a text Join Dr. Sean DiGiovanna as he discusses Baltimore's life expectancy crisis and the underlying causes. Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    28 min

  2. MAY 14

    Market Based Approaches to Finding Value in Healthcare - Health Insurance Access and Affordability, the Next Public Health Crisis

    Send us a text Thank you to Applied Policy for sponsoring my show today.  Louisa Hart interviewed me to determine key health insurance marketplace dynamics impacting patient accessibility and affordability to health insurance on today's show.   Learn about the impact of rising healthcare costs and downstream impacts which affect managed care plans and ultimately patients. We will discuss trading cost for value as a potential way to preserve health insurance coverage for patients who depend on it for their healthcare needs. Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    20 min

  3. APR 16

    Market Based Approaches to Finding Value in Healthcare - Why Drug Repurposing is a Bad Idea

    Send us a text Thanks for joining.   Today we will discuss a new trend call "drug repurposing" or the practice of finding new uses for brand products that have lost their patent protection. Is this a way to lower drug costs or a bad idea going in the wrong direction?  You can review the article at: https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/qa-how-can-drug-repurposing-lower-drug-costs-and-improve-care Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    15 min

  4. APR 1

    Market Based Approaches to Finding Value in Healthcare - The Impact of Cost on Value

    Send us a text Today we will review an interesting topic which came across my newsfeed over the weekend.   How are health systems addressing what they refer to as ultra high cost drugs and what are there potential management strategies. The article from Becker's Hospital Review may be downloaded at:  https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/health-systems-strategy-for-ultrahigh-cost-drugs/ Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    13 min

  5. MAR 24

    The Market Based Approaches to Finding Value In Healthcare Podcast - 20 Years After... Dr. McClellan and Dr. Cutler "Is Technological Change in Medicine Worth It?"

    Send us a text Twenty years after their groundbreaking research, we review Dr. McClellan and Dr. Cutler' research into a very intriguing question pertaining to the value of new innovation.   Even though several years have gone by, the message is still the same. Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    16 min

  6. MAR 19

    Market Based Approaches to Finding Value in Healthcare - PBMs Driving Employers to the 340B Program. What?

    Send us a text The 340B program was established to offer "covered outpatient" pharmaceutical products at deeply discounted unit prices through purchases made by disproportionate share hospitals [providing care to low income patients] and other "covered entities". New start up PBM entrants are offering employers a way to take advantage of the 340B program for their employees. See the WSJ article at:   https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/prescription-drug-prices-340b-pharmacy-benefit-plans-6834cc08?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    11 min

  7. MAR 17

    Market Based Approaches to Finding Value in Healthcare - Factors Driving the Evolution of Managed Care

    Send us a text Understanding the factors that have shaped the evolution of managed care over the past 30 years could offer valuable insights into the future development of health insurance plans and the markets they operate in.   Join me as we examine how managed care has changed and what the future might look like. Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    14 min
  8. Market Based Approaches to Finding Value in Healthcare - What's Happening in Baltimore?

    MAR 13

    Market Based Approaches to Finding Value in Healthcare - What's Happening in Baltimore?

    Send us a text The discrepancy in life expectancy for Baltimore city residents is eye-opening.  Some Baltimore communities may expect to live to 66 (the same as Pakistan) years while other communities may expect much higher life expectancy.   Let's examine ways to improve life expectancy through aligning incentives within the health system both in Baltimore and around the world. Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    17 min
  9. Market Based Approaches to Finding Value in Healthcare - The Delaware Group Health Insurance Plan

    MAR 13

    Market Based Approaches to Finding Value in Healthcare - The Delaware Group Health Insurance Plan

    Send us a text We will be reviewing a real-world situation impacting the State of Delaware's self funded insurance plan and their health plan members.   Costs are rising due to some extent by Ozempic and as expected premium cost increases are under consideration.    The article may be accessed at:   https://www.delawarepublic.org/politics-government/2024-07-22/delaware-paid-over-12-million-more-on-weight-loss-drugs-than-expected-trend-increases-to-follow The body in charge of state employee health insurance plans prepares to vote on new trend increases after ending the year in a $10 million deficit.  Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    11 min
  10. The Market Based Approaches to Finding Value In Healthcare Podcast - Trading Cost for Value

    MAR 12

    The Market Based Approaches to Finding Value In Healthcare Podcast - Trading Cost for Value

    Send us a text As downward cost pressures continue to stress and overburdened healthcare delivery system, health insurance plans continue to increase cost sharing to health plan members.   These cost sharing increases are placing insurance out of reach for many Americans.   We will examine alternatives to "cost minimization" by insurers and evaluate quality and value-based approaches that lower costs and improve patient health outcomes. Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    10 min
  11. The Market Based Approaches to Finding Value In Healthcare Podcast for Tuesday March 11th

    MAR 11

    The Market Based Approaches to Finding Value In Healthcare Podcast for Tuesday March 11th

    Send us a text Join me as we explore new and innovative approaches to control healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes. Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    13 min
  12. The Market Based Approaches to Finding Value In Healthcare Podcast

    MAR 11

    The Market Based Approaches to Finding Value In Healthcare Podcast

    Send us a text Learn about the newest cutting edge ways to control healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes through targeting new medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Connect with me at: rkm2103@cumc.columbia.edu Follow me on X: @KentMcKinney LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mckinneykent

    9 min
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