No issue is more hotly debated, more important to our economy, and more personal to Americans than health care. On The Next Big Thing in Health - a podcast presented by AHIP - we‘ll speak with top health care leaders about new big ideas that will help make health care more affordable, more available, and more effective. The Next Big Thing in Health is hosted by AHIP President and CEO, Matt Eyles, and Former Fox 5 News Anchor and President of Laura Evans Media, Laura Evans.
Episodes
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Treating Mental Health, One Meditation At A Time
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by David Ko, CEO of Calm, and Jeff Warren, a Calm meditation instructor, for a discussion on the nation’s overarching mental health crisis. The discussion focused on the steps that need to be taken to help Americans – as well as the link between mindfulness, meditation, sleep, and overall mental health. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a guided meditation led by Jeff Warren.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Helping the Homebound Through House Calls
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Dr. Paul Chiang and Julie Sacks from the Home Centered Care Institute for a discussion covering everything from the variety of services provided by home care to technology and how new approaches are helping home-based primary care patients feel less isolated and better cared-for.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Highlighting the Value of Medicare Advantage
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans sat down with four seniors -Corrin Heck, Sandy Smith, Vicki Benson, and Mike Vaquer - to discuss the value and benefits of the Medicare Advantage program.
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Building Health Equity, One Internet Symptom Search at a Time
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, for a discussion on the challenges facing the health care system, and how to reduce health care disparities and boost health equity. Dr. Whyte also addressed the rise of artificial intelligence and how it can influence personalized health care.
Monday Jan 23, 2023
AHIP’s 2023 State of the Industry
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
A special episode of The Next Big Thing in Health from AHIP's 2023 State of the Industry event. AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles spoke about the health care issues that matter to the people and communities we serve. Matt covered the policies AHIP is watching in 2023, the challenges facing health care, and how health insurance providers are improving health care access and affordability for all Americans.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
30 Million Strong: Why Medicare Advantage Is Exploding in Popularity and Size
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
A special episode of the Next Big Thing in Health podcast celebrates Medicare Advantage topping 30 million enrollees. AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles was joined by Mark Hamelburg, AHIP’s Senior Vice President, Federal Programs, for a discussion on the significance of the 30 million milestone and the value and benefits of Medicare Advantage.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Improving the Customer Experience
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Tabatha Erck CEO of Zipari, for a wide-ranging discussion on the importance of the digital customer experience and the keys to a successful customer experience for health insurance providers.
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
The Next Big Idea Lies in Health Care’s Invisible ‘Angel’ Network’
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Susannah Fox, principal of Internet Geologist, LLC, for a wide-ranging discussion on what being a caregiver means in today’s health system. They covered the intersection of technology and caregiving, and touched on how employers can better support caregivers.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Understanding the State of America’s Oral Health | 49
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Wells Hutchison, President and CEO of Delta Dental Plans Association, for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of oral health. They covered where the oral health industry stands right now, areas of improvement, and the opportunities this industry has in store for the future.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Understanding Open Enrollment | 48
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles was joined by Jeanette Thornton, AHIP Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Strategies. They discussed what’s new during Open Enrollment this year, and what people should think about as they make their decisions.