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The importance of Humana’s consumer focus, care in the home, technology, and other strategic imperatives related to value-based care have been amplified by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As COVID-19 presses onward, this week Race to Value presents an industry perspective from Mike Funk, Vice President for the Office of Health Affairs and Advocacy.  Mike Funk believes that the transition to value-based care is inevitable. In his role with Humana, he leads the organization’s commitment to ensure that Humana providers are well equipped for the transition to value, especially during these unprecedented times. From stabilizing physician practices, increasing access to care, creating a high-touch primary care model, improving interoperability, and more, Humana has been a leader in the race to value. In this episode Mike reveals Humana’s efforts in value, including outlining impressive partnerships with the DaVinci project, OATS, Epic, Oak Street Health, Iora Health, Kindred Health, and the University of Houston, to name a few. Mike Funk is responsible for thought leadership at Humana in transforming the industry to value-based care, as well as serving as the voice of the provider, infusing clinical thinking and leadership across the enterprise. His prior experience includes; executive positions in hospital administration, physician practice management, managed care, insurance products, and health and wellness services. Mike most recently spent the last several years in the Provider Development Center of Excellence, where he focused on developing value-based programs, and assisting physicians with the tools, capabilities, and best practices for transitioning from fee for service to value. Mike is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Medical Practice Executive. References for more information: https://www.humana.com/provider/news/value-based-care http://valuebasedcare.humana.com/ Bookmarks: 5:45 “Unprecedented times call for unprecedented actions” 6:24 Primary focus of Humana during the pandemic has been to improve access to healthcare services 6:45 Pandemic was the catalyst for jumpstarting and mainstreaming telehealth 8:01 5-10 years of technology adoption progress happening in 2-3 months 8:30 The “genie is out of the bottle” when it comes to telehealth 9:10 Limitations with technology and telehealth access in rural areas 9:30 Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) investment by Humana Foundation to launch national digital engagement consortium for older adults 10:11 Recognition by CMS of increased need for telehealth 10:20 Mike shares a story of a practice leveraging telehealth visits in an innovative way 12:40 Lack of interoperability held back the healthcare system in navigating the pandemic crisis 13:20 Need for interoperability COVID-19 test results 13:50 Humana’s participation in the HL7 Da Vinci Project to support increased data sharing by leveraging the FHIR Standard 14:20 Humana’s work with EMR companies to advance interoperability (Epic, eCW, AthenaHealth) 17:00 Humana’s goal to ensure stabilization of physician practices 18:00 Risk-based payment models providing stability in cash flow 21:00 Humana has evolved its value-based product portfolio to include specialty bundles (e.g. joint replacement, spine, maternity care) 21:10 Humana’s omni-channel approach to create a value-based care ecosystem that is “personalized, proactive, and predictive” 21:40 Increased demand in home care services and Humana’s recent investments in Kindred and Heal 22:00 Humana’s partnership with high-touch primary care practices (e.g. Iora, Oak Street) and their own practice (Partners in Primary Care) 22:20 Moving from a health insurance company to a health company with elements of insurance 23:45 Humana’s Bold Goal initiative and other strategies to address social determinants of health and support whole-person care 24:35 CMS’ work to assess COVID-19 impact on Medicare beneficiaries 24:45 Humana’s work with MGMA to better understand the impact of diverted care during pandemic 25:05 Humana’s work to support medication adherence 27:20 Addressing racial disparities within a whole-person care model 28:15 Humana’s collaboration with local government in San Antonio to address diabetes which contributed to overall improvement in population health 29:30 Humana’s recent pilot with Oschner Health to launch a value-based program to address social determinants of health 30:10 Humana delivering meals to patients in need during pandemic 30:40 Humana’s commitment to health equity and recent investment in Humana Foundation to address racial inequities in population health 33:00 How the pandemic will rapidly shift the healthcare industry to value-based care due to mounting debt levels 36:40 The need for workforce development in preparing for value-based care and the new partnership with the University of Houston College of Medicine

The importance of Humana’s consumer focus, care in the home, technology, and other strategic imperatives related to value-based care have been amplified by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As COVID-19 presses onward, this week Race to Value presents an industry perspective from Mike Funk, Vice President for the Office of Health Affairs and Advocacy.  Mike Funk believes that the transition to value-based care is inevitable. In his role with Humana, he leads the organization’s commitment to ensure that Humana providers are well equipped for the transition to value, especially during these unprecedented times. From stabilizing physician practices, increasing access to care, creating a high-touch primary care model, improving interoperability, and more, Humana has been a leader in the race to value. In this episode Mike reveals Humana’s efforts in value, including outlining impressive partnerships with the DaVinci project, OATS, Epic, Oak Street Health, Iora Health, Kindred Health, and the University of Houston, to name a few. Mike Funk is responsible for thought leadership at Humana in transforming the industry to value-based care, as well as serving as the voice of the provider, infusing clinical thinking and leadership across the enterprise. His prior experience includes; executive positions in hospital administration, physician practice management, managed care, insurance products, and health and wellness services. Mike most recently spent the last several years in the Provider Development Center of Excellence, where he focused on developing value-based programs, and assisting physicians with the tools, capabilities, and best practices for transitioning from fee for service to value. Mike is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Medical Practice Executive. References for more information: <a href="https://www.humana.com/provider/news/value-based-care" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.humana.com/provider/news/value-based-care</a> <a href="http://valuebasedcare.humana.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://valuebasedcare.humana.com/</a> Bookmarks: 5:45 “Unprecedented times call for unprecedented actions” 6:24 Primary focus of Humana during the pandemic has been to improve access to healthcare services 6:45 Pandemic was the catalyst for jumpstarting and mainstreaming telehealth 8:01 5-10 years of technology adoption progress happening in 2-3 months 8:30 The “genie is out of the bottle” when it comes to telehealth 9:10 Limitations with technology and telehealth access in rural areas 9:30 Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) <a href="https://www.humanafoundation.org/news/OATS+Receives+%243+Million+Humana+Foundation+Investment+to+Launch+National+Digital+Engagement+Consortium+for+Older+Adults+" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investment</a> by Humana Foundation to launch national digital engagement consortium for older adults 10:11 Recognition by CMS of increased need for telehealth 10:20 Mike shares a story of a practice leveraging telehealth visits in an innovative way 12:40 Lack of interoperability held back the healthcare system in navigating the pandemic crisis 13:20 Need for interoperability COVID-19 test results 13:50 Humana’s <a href="https://www.humananews.com/news-details/2018/da-vinci-project-to-improve-data-sharing-and-health/default.aspx#gsc.tab=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">participation</a> in the HL7 Da Vinci Project to support increased data sharing by leveraging the FHIR Standard 14:20 Humana’s work with EMR companies to advance interoperability (<a href="https://press.humana.com/news/news-details/2019/enhance-patient-provider-payer-collaboration/default.aspx#gsc.tab=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epic</a>, <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191112005189/en/eClinicalWorks-healow-Announce-Collaboration-Humana-GuideWell-Trusted" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eCW</a>, <a href="https://chimecentral.org/transcend-insights-athenahealth-announce-interoperability-partnership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AthenaHealth</a>) 17:00 Humana’s goal to ensure stabilization of physician practices 18:00 Risk-based payment models providing stability in cash flow 21:00 Humana has evolved its value-based product portfolio to include specialty bundles (e.g. joint replacement, spine, maternity care) 21:10 Humana’s omni-channel approach to create a value-based care ecosystem that is “personalized, proactive, and predictive” 21:40 Increased demand in home care services and Humana’s recent investments in <a href="https://hospicenews.com/2020/02/06/humana-to-build-up-in-home-services-focus-on-social-determinants%EF%BB%BF/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindred</a> and <a href="https://press.humana.com/news/news-details/2020/Humana-and-Heal-Announce-National-Partnership-to-Transform-Home-Care-for-Medicare-Advantage-Members-and-Others/default.aspx#gsc.tab=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heal</a> 22:00 Humana’s partnership with high-touch primary care practices (e.g. <a href="https://www.hrmronline.com/news/humana-and-iora-health-expand-value-based-partnership-in-us-1941" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iora</a>, <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181030005705/en/Oak-Street-Health-and-Humana-Expand-Availability-of-Value-Based-Care-in-Pennsylvania" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oak Street</a>) and their own practice (<a href="https://press.humana.com/news/news-details/2019/partners-in-primary-care-expand-with-new-centers/default.aspx#gsc.tab=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Partners in Primary Care</a>) 22:20 Moving from a health insurance company to a health company with elements of insurance 23:45 Humana’s Bold Goal <a href="https://www.humana.com/careers/who-we-are/humana-bold-goals#:~:text=Humana's%20Bold%20Goal%20is%20a,health%20outcomes%20of%20our%20members.&amp;text=By%20using%20data%2C%20technology%20and,improvements%20easier%20and%20more%20attainable." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">initiative</a> and other strategies to address social determinants of health and support whole-person care 24:35 CMS’ <a href="https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-updates-data-covid-19-impacts-medicare-beneficiaries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">work</a> to assess COVID-19 impact on Medicare beneficiaries 24:45 Humana’s work with MGMA to better understand the impact of diverted care during pandemic 25:05 Humana’s work to support medication adherence 27:20 Addressing racial disparities within a whole-person care model 28:15 Humana’s <a href="https://www.sa2020.org/blog/health-fitness/humanas-commitment-to-health-and-fitness-in-san-antonio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">collaboration</a> with local government in San Antonio to address diabetes which contributed to overall improvement in population health 29:30 Humana’s recent <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200304005452/en/Humana-Launches-Innovative-Value-Based-Program-Address-Social" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pilot</a> with Oschner Health to launch a value-based program to address social determinants of health 30:10 Humana delivering meals to patients in need during pandemic 30:40 Humana’s <a href="https://humananews.com/news-details/2020/Addressing-racial-inequities-in-population-health/default.aspx#gsc.tab=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">commitment</a> to health equity and recent <a href="https://www.humanafoundation.org/Foundation/news/More+Healthy+Days+and+Greater+Health+Equity+for+Years+to+Come" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investment</a> in Humana Foundation to address racial inequities in population health 33:00 How the pandemic will rapidly shift the healthcare industry to value-based care due to mounting debt levels 36:40 The need for workforce development in preparing for value-based care and the <a href="https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2019/january-2019/humana-institute-launch.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new partnership</a> with the University of Houston College of Medicine

Ep 10 – Transitioning to Value during Unprecedented Times, with Mike Funk

Honor

I met Mike Funk a little more than a year ago; he is the construction worker in the JG Wentworth Commercial that goes "face to face" with my Viking. We talk about the day we filmed that commercial in Stamford, Connecticut, as well as his education at the prestigious Berklee and his time as a film and television show scorer; and his many movie and television credits. Plus we get to hear about his "Spinal Tap" moments as a musician!https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1807159/Subscribe for free at www.fowlplayersradio.com or listen wherever you find podcasts online.No matter what platform you listen on, you can help us greatly by giving us a fair review and a 5 star rating!Also- be sure to visit our page on patreon.com- www.patreon.com/fowlplayersradio!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!!The Fowl Players of Perryville are now booking Murder Mystery Shows for the late summer and fall of 2021! Indoor or outdoor venues, trains, boats, office parties, fundraisers, or just for the heck of it!443-600-0446www.fowlplayersofperryville.comfowlplayersperryville@yahoo.comwww.fowlplayersradio.comwww.thefowlplayersofperryville.com#michaelspedden#fowlplayersradio#fowlplayersofperryville@fowl_radio@SpeddenMichaelwww.youtube.com/@fowlplayersradiowww.patreon.com/fowlplayersradiobuymeacoffee.com/fowlplayerw

I met Mike Funk a little more than a year ago; he is the construction worker in the JG Wentworth Commercial that goes "face to face" with my Viking. We talk about the day we filmed that commercial in Stamford, Connecticut, as well as his education at the prestigious Berklee and his time as a film and television show scorer; and his many movie and television credits. Plus we get to hear about his "Spinal Tap" moments as a musician! <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1807159/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1807159/</a> Subscribe for free at <a href="http://www.fowlplayersradio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fowlplayersradio.com</a> or listen wherever you find podcasts online. No matter what platform you listen on, you can help us greatly by giving us a fair review and a 5 star rating! Also- be sure to visit our page on <a href="http://patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com</a>- <a href="http://www.patreon.com/fowlplayersradio!" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/fowlplayersradio!</a> Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!! The Fowl Players of Perryville are now booking Murder Mystery Shows for the late summer and fall of 2021! Indoor or outdoor venues, trains, boats, office parties, fundraisers, or just for the heck of it! 443-600-0446 <a href="http://www.fowlplayersofperryville.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fowlplayersofperryville.com</a> fowlplayersperryville@yahoo.com<a href="http://www.fowlplayersradio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fowlplayersradio.com</a> <a href="http://www.thefowlplayersofperryville.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thefowlplayersofperryville.com</a> #michaelspedden #fowlplayersradio #fowlplayersofperryville @fowl_radio @SpeddenMichael <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@fowlplayersradio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/@fowlplayersradio</a> <a href="http://www.patreon.com/fowlplayersradio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/fowlplayersradio</a> <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/fowlplayerw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/fowlplayerw</a>

Season 5 Episode 5 Actor Mike Funk-"Law and Order SVU", "JG Wentworth Commercial", "Honor Amongst Men", "Diamonds to Dust" and more!!

Tom Bragg

CJ Cullen talks to filmmakers Tom Bragg and Mike Funk

Cullen on Film: Tom Bragg and Mike Funk