Welcome to episode 7 of Redesigning Healthcare Unfiltered: "Breaking into the Boardroom: How Healthcare Leaders Earn a Seat at the Board of Directors Table." The conversation focused on demystifying the path to board membership for healthcare leaders exploring the skills, leadership traits, and networking strategies necessary to be considered for these high-impact roles. A key theme that emerged was the transition from operator to strategic thinker, highlighting the importance of oversight, enterprise fluency, technological judgment, and integrity. The discussion explored different types of boards nonprofit, private, public, and advisory and outlined a step-by-step roadmap, from identifying your "where" and "why" to creating a compelling board bio and navigating the rigorous recruitment process. Listeners will come away with actionable insights and resources to help position themselves as thoughtful, mission-driven board candidates who can drive meaningful change in healthcare and beyond.

00:00 Earning a spot on a board

04:21 Technological judgment in healthcare

07:53 Advisory roles and board seats

12:18 Role and Responsibilities of Board Members

14:46 Choosing the right board role

20:05 Preparing for board membership interviews

21:48 Preparing for a board interview

26:44 Finalizing board member selection

28:44 Preparing for board seat opportunities

34:58 Discussing board bio composition

37:11 Navigating board roles and responsibilities

39:49 Preparing a Board Bio

43:06 Connecting on HealthWorks and LinkedIn

HLTHworks' Website - hlthworks.com

RaeAnn's Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/raeann-grossman-299756a

Podcast's Website - redesigning-healthcare.com

Podcast Media Partner - tophealth.care

Welcome to Redesigning Healthcare Unfiltered. In this episode, RaeAnn Grossman sits down with Michael Priem, CEO of Modern Impact, to explore the turbulent landscape of healthcare consumerism, market contraction, and innovation in patient engagement. With firsthand stories from their time leading transformative growth at Bright Health Plan, they unpack the disruptive shifts facing health plans like Medicare Advantage shrinkage, payer service area reductions, and increasing regulatory pressures. Together, they challenge industry assumptions about member experience, population-specific care, and the essential need for creative, compliant consumer engagement. Tune in for a candid conversation about breaking silos, rethinking value-based care, and preparing for the unpredictable future of healthcare delivery.

00:00 Starting Bright with Michael

05:07 Debating marketing strategies

08:02 Healthcare's consumer focus shift

11:44 Engaging members in healthcare choices

16:12 Improving healthcare navigation and outcomes

18:48 Meeting in person changed dynamics

20:45 Challenges in Navigating Healthcare Systems

27:05 Bridging gaps in healthcare delivery

28:21 Redesigning healthcare for continuity

34:47 Challenges in healthcare experience design

38:11 Improving patient-centered healthcare

39:54 Challenges in value-based healthcare transition

42:55 The Kickstarter launch

HLTHworks' Website - hlthworks.com

RaeAnn's Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/raeann-grossman-299756a

Podcast's Website - redesigning-healthcare.com

Podcast Media Partner - tophealth.care

Welcome to Redesigning Healthcare Unfiltered. In this episode, the conversation focused on the pressing challenges and innovations facing medical groups as they embrace artificial intelligence (AI) across clinical and business operations. A key theme that emerged was the surge in AI adoption within radiology and the necessity for disciplined, enterprise-wide governance to balance efficiency, compliance, and security. The discussion explored how leaders build robust frameworks for responsible AI use, navigate evolving regulatory landscapes, and establish strong partnerships, particularly between compliance and information security to ensure both innovation and risk management. Listeners will gain valuable insights into real-world strategies for vetting new technologies, maintaining accountability, and staying ahead of emerging federal, state, and international regulations.

00:00 AI explosion in radiology and business

05:58 Building project governance with partners

09:27 Discussing AI use and risks

13:14 AI tools and IT security measures

16:07 Vendor risk assessment and AI use

20:40 Navigating health plan challenges

23:51 Discussing Horizon process with law firms

27:14 Integrating AI into team dynamics

29:13 Embracing technology in healthcare

32:11 Closing remarks

1. Regulatory update → "The Audit Mandate Comes to Healthcare AI"

https://hlthworks.com/the-audit-mandate-comes-to-healthcare-ai/

2. Assessment → Preliminary AI Maturity Assessment (the free self-serve tool)

https://hlthworks.com/HLTHWORKS_Preliminary_AI_Maturity_Assessment.html

HLTHworks' Website - hlthworks.com

RaeAnn's Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/raeann-grossman-299756a

Podcast's Website - redesigning-healthcare.com

Podcast Media Partner - tophealth.care