HMA Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare

HMA Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare


Latest Episodes

Has Medicare’s Drug Policy Struck the Right Balance Between Access and Cost? 
November 27, 2024

Kevin Kirby, managing director at Health Management Associates, gives a closer look at the evolution of Medicares drug coverage and the policies that have transformed patient access and affordability

Why Are Family Services Critical to Improving Children’s Health?
October 23, 2024

Uma Ahluwalia, managing principal at HMA, discusses the importance of keeping families at the center of children's health and welfare services and highlights how government should provide services in

Is Enhancing Quality of Care the Future of Medicaid Innovation?
September 25, 2024

Caprice Knapp, a seasoned health economist with over 20 years of experience in Medicaid and healthcare policy, shares her journey through various roles in government, academia, and private insurance.

How Is Harm Reduction Redefining Recovery in Modern Treatment Approaches?
August 28, 2024

Erin Russell is a principal at Health Management Associates and joins our podcast to discuss the importance emphasizing harm reduction as a compassionate approach to drug policy. She shares her journe

How Can We Better Transition Healthcare Services for People Leaving Incarceration? 
July 24, 2024

Linda Follenweider, an advanced practice registered nurse and board-certified family nurse practitioner with extensive experience in correctional healthcare, discusses the critical gaps in continuity

Let’s Stop Doing Stupid Things: How Can We Scale Digital Healthcare Innovation to Ease the Burden on Patients and Providers?
June 26, 2024

Ryan Howells is a leading expert in digital health policy and interoperability from Leavitt Partners, an HMA company. Ryan has been a catalyst for change since the early days of the internet to his cu

How Can States Use Opioid Settlement Funds to Truly Transform Substance Use Disorder Treatment?
May 22, 2024

Debbi Witham is a principal in the Health Management Associates behavioral health practice group. She shares her in depth understanding of the complexities of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment sy

Can data shape the future of Medicare’s value proposition?
April 24, 2024

Tim Murray is a principal and senior consulting actuary of Wakely Consulting Group, an HMA Company. With over two decades of experience as a health actuary, Tim illuminates the challenges and opportun

Is food the missing link in healthcare’s cost crisis?
March 27, 2024

R.J. Briscione is a principal with the HMA Strategy and Transformation Practice. R.J. shares insights gained from his experience in Medicaid managed care, CVS business development, and how he made the

Can continuous quality improvement transform healthcare equity?
March 27, 2024

Leticia Reyes-Nash is a principal in HMAs community strategies practice and an expert in healthcare equity and innovation in healthcare service delivery. Leticia shares her inspiring journey from pol