Pulse on Carolina Health

Pulse on Carolina Health is a podcast powered by Smith Anderson, delving into current health care trends, regulations and policies shaping the landscape in North Carolina. In each episode, our host pairs up with industry executives and leaders from across the state to discuss where their finger is on the pulse of timely health care topics and to broadcast issues of importance that affect their business most. Tune in to stay informed about the latest developments in health care law, policy and industry trends and discover what’s driving change in North Carolina’s health care system. Learn more about Smith Anderson, www.SmithLaw.com. For questions about this podcast, please contact Robert Shaw, 919.821.6779 or rshaw@smithlaw.com. https://www.linkedin.com/company/smith-anderson

Pulse on Carolina Health is a news podcast hosted by Smith Anderson, with 6 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Smith Anderson hosts Pulse on Carolina Health, a news show with 6 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  #6 – From Policy to Practice: Healthcare Workforce Reform in Action

  Jan 6, 202626 minS1

  <p>In this episode, host <b>Josiah Irvin</b> of Smith Anderson’s Healthcare practice is joined by <b>Wes Edwards</b>, chief financial officer of <b>MedFirst Primary and Urgent Care</b>, and Smith Anderson attorney <b>John Gibson</b> for a discussion on the healthcare provider workforce and recent licensure reforms in North Carolina.</p><p>The conversation focuses on House Bill 67, <b>newly enacted</b> legislation aimed at addressing provider shortages across the state. The panel explores key components of the law, including North Carolina’s entry into the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, new licensure pathways for inte...

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  Episode #5

  #5 – Connecting Care Through a Clinically Integrated Network

  Oct 30, 202533 minS1

  <p>Technology, trust and transformation — three forces reshaping the future of healthcare in North Carolina. In this episode of Pulse on Carolina Health, host Robert Shaw, co-chair of Smith Anderson’s Health Care practice group, sits down with Shaun Cox and Doug Golub of Element by Arkhe Consortium Health, two leaders driving the state’s Medicaid transformation toward integrated, value-based care. </p><p>Shaun and Doug share how Element is helping small mental health and substance use disorder providers leverage data analytics, AI-powered insights, and clinically integrated networks to close care gaps, improve outcomes, and bring culturally sensitive mental and physica...

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  Episode #4

  #4 – Dental Care at a Crossroads: Medicaid and Access to Care

  Sep 18, 202516 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Pulse on Carolina Health, host Robert Shaw welcomes Elle Basile, public affairs senior manager with the North Carolina Dental Society, which represents more than 3,900 member dentists in the state and is committed to advancing oral health for North Carolinians. </p><p>Elle discusses the critical role Medicaid plays in providing dental care for North Carolina’s most vulnerable populations, challenges with access to care and the impact of low reimbursement rates on dentists’ ability to serve Medicaid patients. She also shares insights on current legislative efforts, the importance of preserving the adult dental benefit and what...

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  Episode #3

  #3 – Powering Better Healthcare: Inside WakeMed Key Community Care’s ACO Model

  Aug 12, 202527 minS1

  <p>Host Robert Shaw talks with Dr. Roger D. Israel, Chief Medical Officer for WakeMed Key Community Care (WKCC), an accountable care organization (ACO) formed by WakeMed Health & Hospitals and Key Physicians. Dr. Israel shares how WKCC engages with its independent physicians, high-value specialists and payers to deliver coordinated, highest quality care at a lower cost to more than 200,000 patients across the Triangle. </p><p>They discuss how WKCC leverages data analytics, referral management tools and dedicated care managers to reduce hospital visits, improve patient outcomes and support providers. Dr. Israel offers his vision for the future where ACOs become t...

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  Episode #2

  #2 – Primary Care at a Crossroads: Challenges, Changes & the Value-Based Model in North Carolina

  Mar 19, 202525 minS1

  <p>Primary care is evolving in North Carolina. Host Robert Shaw talks with Dr. Tom Wroth, CEO of Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC), about the state of primary care in North Carolina and its intersection with value-based care. They discuss primary care challenges, changes over the last decade, the impact on patient care, independent medical practices’ benefits, and how the shift to a value-based care payment model is reshaping primary care. </p><p>Dr. Roth shares insights on how CCNC—the nation’s largest and longest-running medical home system—has reduced healthcare costs while improving outcomes. Learn how value-based care is r...

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