Better Outcomes

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Better Outcomes by Osara Health is a podcast about how insurers, employers and healthcare leaders can better support people through cancer.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Why Comprehensive Employee Benefits Can Still Leave Gaps in Cancer Support Copy

    What happens when an employer offers comprehensive health benefits, but employees affected by cancer still struggle to get the support they need? In this episode of Better Outcomes, Dr. Marc Watkins, former Chief Medical Officer at Kroger, explores why even well-designed employee benefits programs can leave gaps in cancer support and what employers can do to improve outcomes. Drawing on his experience overseeing healthcare strategy for a workforce of more than 450,000 associates, Dr. Watkins discusses the importance of personalised support, employee engagement and helping people successfully return to work after cancer. In this episode: Why comprehensive employee benefits can still leave gaps in cancer supportThe importance of personalised coaching and employee engagementSupporting employees beyond treatment and through their return to workFour pillars of an effective employer healthcare strategy: access, experience, function and outcomesAbout the Guest Dr. Marc Watkins is a physician executive and former Chief Medical Officer at Kroger, where he helped lead healthcare strategy for one of America's largest employers. With more than two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, he brings a unique perspective on employer-sponsored healthcare, employee wellbeing and the importance of improving outcomes for people navigating complex health challenges. About Better Outcomes Better Outcomes by Osara Health explores the ideas, innovations and partnerships shaping the future of healthcare, cancer support and employee wellbeing. Through conversations with leaders across healthcare, insurance and beyond, we examine what it takes to improve experiences and outcomes for the people who need support most.

    Why Comprehensive Employee Benefits Can Still Leave Gaps in Cancer Support Copy

  2. Oct 14

    Building Healthcare Partnerships That Deliver Better Outcomes

    What does it take to create better healthcare experiences and outcomes? In this episode of Better Outcomes, Dr Raghav Murali Ganesh, CEO of Osara Health, sits down with Dr Paul Eleftheriou, Chief Medical Officer at Medibank & AHM, to discuss the evolving role of health insurers and how healthcare organisations can better support the people they serve. Their conversation explores personalised cancer coaching, healthcare partnerships, patient choice, and the importance of identifying gaps in care. In this episode: Identifying gaps in the cancer journey and the role of coachingBuilding effective healthcare partnershipsHealthcare integration, regulation and patient choiceFinding purpose and creating meaningful impact in healthcare leadershipAbout the Guest Dr Paul Eleftheriou is the Chief Medical Officer at Medibank & AHM, one of Australia's leading private health insurance groups. In his role, he brings a clinical perspective to healthcare leadership, with a focus on improving health outcomes and supporting innovation in healthcare delivery. About Better Outcomes Better Outcomes by Osara Health explores the ideas, innovations and partnerships shaping the future of healthcare, cancer support and employee wellbeing. Through conversations with leaders across healthcare, insurance and beyond, we examine what it takes to improve experiences and outcomes for the people who need support most.

    Building Healthcare Partnerships That Deliver Better Outcomes

  3. Oct 7

    Supporting Cancer Survivors in the Workplace

    What happens after cancer treatment ends and someone is expected to return to work?  Amy Ponting, Marketing Manager at Osara Health, speaks with Kristen Civetti, Health Coach Manager for North America at Osara Health, Registered Nurse and Certified Health and Life Coach, about the realities of cancer survivorship that often go unseen.  They discuss fatigue, fear of recurrence, changing support needs, return-to-work conversations, and practical ways employers can better support people after treatment.

    Supporting Cancer Survivors in the Workplace

  4. Oct 7

    The Employer’s Role in Better Health

    What does it take to improve health outcomes across a workforce of more than 400,000 people?  Tim Atkins, Co-founder of Osara Health, speaks with Dr Marc Watkins, former Chief Medical Officer at Kroger, about the lessons he learned leading health strategy at one of the largest employers in the US.  They discuss prevention, behavior change, personalized support, caregiver needs, and why employee health can influence retention, productivity and workplace culture.

    The Employer’s Role in Better Health

  5. Oct 7

    Beyond Products: How Carriers Win Broker Trust

    What do benefits consultants actually look for when deciding which carriers to recommend?  Tim Atkins, Co-founder of Osara Health, speaks with Trevor Garbers, Senior Vice President and Practice Leader at HUB International, about what separates carriers in a crowded voluntary benefits market.  They discuss the claims experience, policyholder-first design, caregiving, retention, and why the member experience increasingly shapes broker trust and carrier recommendations.

    Beyond Products: How Carriers Win Broker Trust

  6. Oct 7

    How Insurers Can Adopt Technology to Improve Outcomes

    How can insurers modernize without making the member experience feel less human?  Tim Atkins, Co-founder of Osara Health, speaks with Dan Watt, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Product Management at FINEOS, about where AI and digital transformation can actually create value.  They explore what successful technology adoption looks like, where carriers can reduce friction and cost, and how better systems can give teams more time to focus on members.

    How Insurers Can Adopt Technology to Improve Outcomes
  • 6 Episodes

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Better Outcomes by Osara Health is a podcast about how insurers, employers and healthcare leaders can better support people through cancer.

Information

  • Creator
    Osara Health
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Osara Health
  • Show Website
    Better Outcomes