Topic Update 3: Health in the United States

04/16/14 • 15 min

The Health Crossroad with Dr. Doug Elwood and Dr. Tom Elwood

This Topic Update focuses on the health within the United States and the litany of challenges the system faces. In our discussion, we explore multiple topics that are at the forefront of our conversations with our guests, including medical homes, ACOs, ObamaCare and the ACA, obesity, access to care, and legalization of marijuana, health literacy, and many others.

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31: Alex Bryan: Aspiring MD/MPH Provides Insights From the Student Persective

Alex Bryan is currently an MD/MPH student at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, He serves as the Chair of the American Public Health Association - Student Assembly. As a student, his main area of interest is in the shift of healthcare to better address public health issues such as chronic conditions and access limitations. He has been active in research involving hospitalization risk prediction. Alex graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in Architecture from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2010. In this interview, Alex discusses his experience as a student and provides insight on critical topics including population health management and other key elements in the world of health.

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32: Robert McCray: Leader in Connected Health and Shaping the Future of Health Delivery

Robert McCray has an impressive array of leadership experiences throughout the health domain. Currently, Mr. McCray serves as the President and CEO of the Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance, Chairman of Alliance Healthcare Foundation, Member of the Boards of Directors of Midmark Corporation and CONNECT, and Special Advisor to TripleTree LLC as well as several other companies. Previously, Mr. McCray served in executive leadership positions in several different health technology companies. Prior to his business career, Mr. McCray practiced healthcare regulatory and transactional law for 15 years and created a focused inter-disciplinary healthcare law firm and consultancy with a national client base. In this interview, Rob discusses how healthcare is "disconnected" and what it will take to change the system including shifting focus from healthcare to health and of course, connected health.