Part 9: COVID-19 Has Deferred Care, Delayed Treatments and Exacerbated Chronic Conditions

How health plans and employers can help at-risk member populations manage their healthcare post-pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has deferred care, delayed treatment, and exacerbated chronic conditions. An estimated 41% of adults in the US reported having delayed or avoided medical care because of COVID-19 concerns. How can health plans and employers provide solutions to deliver care where it’s most safe? What is the best way to engage members and employees so they will feel save coming back to their in-person visit to their dentist, eye doctor or primary care physician?

Justin Bellante BioIQ founder and CEO will explore these and other questions with Richard Popiel MD, MBA, who currently serves as co-founder and managing partner of Xploration Health, LLC, a firm that assists individuals and organizations in navigating the healthcare system. Past senior leadership experience includes serving as executive vice president and corporate chief medical officer at Cambia Health Solutions, president and chief operating officer for Horizon Healthcare Innovations, vice president and chief medical officer at Horizon BCBS New Jersey, and as vice president and senior medical director for The Permanente Company, a subsidiary of Kaiser Permanente.

Board-certified in internal medicine, Popiel earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and his medical degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.

Part 7: Using Military Healthcare Strategies to Innovate Health and Wellness Programs for Employers

Learn how private sector organizations can benefit from military thinking and action.

The Military Health System (MHS) is one of America’s largest and most complex health care institutions, and the world’s preeminent military health care delivery operation. Exemplified by personal courage and a drive for excellence, the MHS is changing how health care is delivered throughout the United States and the world. BioIQ’s Justin Bellante will discuss with Frm. Major General Elder Granger, M.D., USA (Retired) how military healthcare strategies and execution can provide private sector employers better healthcare their workforces.

Former Major General Elder Granger M.D. is president and CEO of THE 5Ps, LLC, a health care, education, and leadership consulting organization. Prior to his retirement from the U.S. Army on July 1, 2009, Dr. Granger served as the Deputy Director and Program Executive Officer of the TRICARE Management Activity, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), Washington, DC. In this role, he was the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) on DOD health plan policy and performance. He oversaw the acquisition, operation, and integration of TRICARE/DOD’s managed care program within the Military Health System. Dr. Granger led a staff of 1,800 in planning, budgeting, and executing a $22.5 billion Defense Health Program and in ensuring the effective and efficient provision of high-quality, accessible health care for 9.2 million uniformed Service members, their families, retirees, and others located worldwide.

Prior to joining TRICARE Management Activity, Dr. Granger led the largest U.S. and multi-national battlefield health system in our recent history while serving as Commander, Task Force 44th Medical Command, and Command Surgeon for the Multinational Corps Iraq.

Part 5: Health Care Access and Affordability

For millions of Americans, the cost of healthcare is unaffordable and difficult to access, including underserved and minority populations. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), now more than ten years old, attempted to improve conditions through expanding public programs like Medicaid and subsidizing individual health insurance, but what has been the program’s benefits with underserved or minority populations? What are other ideas to make care affordable via private payers or government-run programs? Can the marketplace bring the cost of care down and enable underserved communities more / easier access to care to address comorbidities?

Randy Pate, former CMS Deputy Administrator and the Director of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) will discuss this important topic with BioIQ’s Justin Bellante. Mr. Pate has lead CMS’ work on the individual and small group markets, including the Health Insurance Exchanges, state innovation waivers, and the effort to increase competition and choice for consumers.

Part 3: In-Person Learning During the COVID Pandemic

The experience of two independent schools and what it will take to resume in-person education nationally.

The coronavirus pandemic upended the educational system in the US forcing students, teachers, administrators, and parents to adapt to virtual learning. School districts around the country are struggling to determine if, and when, schools can be safely opened. It is clear that there must be some middle ground between closed, and open but with protections. But what exactly SHOULD those be?

Justin Bellante (BioIQ founder, president, COO) will explore these and other questions with Dr. Darria Long, a Harvard and Yale trained ER Doctor, nationally recognized health expert, national TV contributor, TedX speaker, and best-selling author of Mom Hacks.

Part 1: COVID19 Testing, Vaccine, and Health Care Predictions for 2021

Watch this informative discussion with BioIQ CEO Sean Slovenski and Tom Corry, former Senior Advisor to the CMS Administrator.

Tom Corry is an expert on public healthcare issues and has worked on critical initiatives including: The COVID-19 taskforce, Operation Warp Speed, and other vital healthcare policy initiatives.