HealthBiz with David E. Williams

When Dave Terry started his career in healthcare three decades ago, he noticed something odd and disturbing. The fee-for-service model meant doctors were paid for quantity, not for quality or cost effectiveness. Since then he’s been working to do something about it: for the first twenty years at American Practice Management, then Partners Healthcare and Harborside Healthcare. He made progress, but also learned the limitations of acting against entrenched interests.

For the last decade he’s gotten even more serious, co-founding Remedy Partners in the wake of the Affordable Care Act and then Archway Health, where he is CEO. Archway helps physicians jump into the meaningful risk-based payment models that are finally on offer from the Feds and private carriers.

I compared Dave’s quest to the Thirty Years’ War, but reminded him that there was a Hundred Years’ War, too, so he better gird himself.

Show notes:

• Dave’s LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-terry-19b370/
• Archway Health https://www.archwayhealth.com/
• BPCI Advanced https://innovation.cms.gov/innovation-models/bpci-advanced
• No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/606529/no-rules-rules-by-reed-hastings-and-erin-meyer/
• The Everything Store by Bard Stone https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/brad-stone/the-everything-store/9780316219266/
• Health Business Group https://healthbusinessgroup.com/
• David’s LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideugenewilliams/

Host David E. Williams is president of healthcare strategy consulting firm Health Business Group. Produced by Dafna Williams.

Growing up with a father whose academic dreams were cut short, and a mother whose resilience in the face of disability was inspiring, Julia Paget's story is not just about her own path but also a tribute to those who shaped her. This seasoned clinical embryologist from the Isle of Wight shares the rich tapestry of experiences that led her from a zoology degree to the forefront of IVF technology. Julia's journey is a compelling narrative of personal growth, family influence, and the pursuit of a career that intertwines human emotion with scientific rigor.
Navigating the world of IVF is no small feat, and Julia offers an honest look at the highs and lows of working within the fertility sector. From New Jersey to New Zealand to the stark differences in practice she encountered upon her return to the UK, her insights reveal the impact that culture, teamwork, and innovation have on patient outcomes.
Julia's transition from clinician to entrepreneur, facing resistance and complacency head-on, is a testament to the perseverance required in this field. Her stories of building and selling an IVF clinic on the UK's South Coast resonate with anyone who has strived to create something meaningful amidst adversity.
Julia casts a visionary eye toward the future of reproductive medicine with her concept for a global IVF network. This innovative approach seeks to connect patients with remote embryologists and fertility nurses, offering guidance and support outside the traditional clinic setting.
The recent legal challenges faced by the fertility community, including a significant court ruling in Alabama, also come under scrutiny. Julia Paget's experience as both founder and CEO of The IVF Guide serves as a beacon, guiding listeners through the ethical and practical complexities of a field that is as challenging as it is rewarding.

Host David E. Williams is president of healthcare strategy consulting firm Health Business Group. Produced by Dafna Williams.

Kevin Coloton always knew he’d be in healthcare. After all, both of his parents and all of their friends worked in the field. Three years ago he founded Curation Health to help providers make the shift to value based care.

Host David E. Williams is president of healthcare strategy consulting firm Health Business Group. Produced by Dafna Williams.

Affinity Empowering Chief Behavioral Health Officer and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Michael Tkach studies the linkage between inflammation and depression while pioneering a streamlined and powerful approach to pool testing. Two swabs anyone?

Host David E. Williams is president of healthcare strategy consulting firm Health Business Group. Produced by Dafna Williams.

Avalon Healthcare Solutions pioneered the Lab Benefits Management category. CEO and co-founder Dr. Bill Kerr discusses how to meet health plans' need for innovation and affordability while serving the patient.

Host David E. Williams is president of healthcare strategy consulting firm Health Business Group. Produced by Dafna Williams.