Épisodes

  • Standing with the unseen: Addiction, empathy and the power of prevention

    Standing with the unseen: Addiction, empathy and the power of prevention
    Nov 16 2025

    Episode Notes

    Title: Meeting Patients Where They Are: Addiction, Obesity & Value-Based Care
    Guest: Lea Witt, DNP, FNP
    Duration: ~24 minutes
    Theme: Empowering clinicians to address addiction and obesity through education, trust, and value-based care.

    Episode Overview:
    Lea discusses her personal and professional journey, the importance of clinician education, and how Optum’s model supports proactive care. She shares powerful patient stories that illustrate the ripple effect of early intervention and preventative care.

    Key Topics & Timestamps

    • 00:00 – 00:01:42 | Lea’s background and transition to Optum
    • 00:02:15 – 00:03:07 | Why addiction care became her passion
    • 00:03:27 – 00:04:02 | Clinician comfort level as a barrier
    • 00:04:10 – 00:05:49 | Patient story: Overcoming medication dependence
    • 00:06:05 – 00:07:44 | Building trust through value-based care
    • 00:07:59 – 00:09:24 | Signs of addiction across age groups
    • 00:09:44 – 00:10:59 | Patient story: Gradual medication tapering
    • 00:11:06 – 00:11:57 | Optum resources: APC fellowship & education
    • 00:12:08 – 00:13:56 | Preventative care as a gateway to addiction screening
    • 00:14:13 – 00:16:26 | Patient story: Bariatric surgery success
    • 00:17:15 – 00:17:37 | Collaborative care model for better outcomes
    • 00:17:46 – 00:19:35 | Clinician well-being and community support
    • 00:21:05 – 00:21:57 | Advice for clinicians entering addiction/obesity care
    • 00:22:04 – 00:23:15 | Why Optum is uniquely positioned to transform care

    Episode Highlights

    • Education matters: Clinician confidence is key to addressing addiction in primary care.
    • Trust first: Value-based care creates space for meaningful conversations.
    • Early intervention saves lives: Preventative visits often uncover hidden risks.
    • Real impact: Stories of patients who overcame addiction and obesity through proactive care.
    • Support for clinicians: Optum provides resources, training, and community to combat burnout and improve outcomes.

    Resources & Links

    • Take our quiz: https://lp.optum.com/value-based-care-quiz.html?!23
    • Optum Care partnership website: https://business.optum.com/en/providers/care-partnerships.html
    • Resource Library: https://business.optum.com/en/providers/elevating-clinical-practice.html
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    24 min
  • The Road to Wellness: Reimagining rural health

    The Road to Wellness: Reimagining rural health
    Oct 10 2025
    Episode title: The Road to Wellness: Reimagining rural healthGuest: Dr. Jaren TrostDuration: ~27 minutesTheme: Purpose-driven care, clinician well-being, and the power of value-based care in underserved communities.Episode overviewThis episode dives deep into Dr. Trost’s journey from burnout to purpose, highlighting how Optum’s value-based care model empowered him to deliver meaningful care to rural and underserved populations. Through personal stories, he illustrates how data, leadership support, and infrastructure can transform clinician experience and patient outcomes.Key topics & timestamps00:00–00:45Introduction to Clinician Real TalkPurpose of the show: authentic conversations with frontline cliniciansFocus on clarity, honesty, and real-world insights00:45–02:04Dr. Trost’s early career & burnoutPost-fellowship burnoutOptum’s promise of fewer patients and more time per visitInitial signs of recovery and support02:04–03:01Leadership support & growth opportunitiesHome visits and leadership buy-inSequoia Fellowship and Partnership Forums“Happy doctor = happy patient” philosophy03:01–05:18Driving across New Mexico to reach patientsUsing claims data to identify high-risk patientsPersonal outreach and emotional home visitsRediscovering purpose through direct patient care05:18–07:28Value-based care as a sustainable missionGiving voice to voiceless patientsEmotional impact of follow-ups and personal callsExpansion of the program with nurse practitioners and mobile vans07:28–09:39Solving local problems with national resourcesMedicaid-heavy population in New MexicoFederally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)Opening new clinics in underserved areas09:39–11:06Balancing autonomy & infrastructure for contracted cliniciansTailored support for IPA clinicsOperational best practices from employed modelsEmpowering clinicians to spend more time with patients11:06–13:12Tools that simplify practiceAI scribes to reduce documentation burdenAnnual wellness visits and extended patient timeRight patient, right time, right setting model13:12–15:29Streamlining workflow & emotional impactData-driven outreachEmotional rewards of home visitsThe power of a hug and human connection15:29–18:05Connecting patients to resourcesOptum’s infrastructure: social workers, case managersFollow-up calls and warm handoffsBuilding trust and continuity of care18:05–21:03Encouraging clinicians to join VBCInvitation to shadow Dr. TrostLeadership support and culture of listeningGrove and Sequoia leadership programs21:03–26:36Personal growth & patient storyA moving story of a patient needing food, not just medical careTeam response and emotional impactRealization of purpose and commitment to Optum26:36–27:37Closing thoughts & call to actionTreating underserved patients with dignityEncouragement to take the readiness quizSubscribe for more real clinician storiesEpisode highlightsEmotional storytelling: Dr. Trost’s visit to a patient who simply needed food underscores the human side of care.Leadership development: Grove and Sequoia programs nurture clinicians into impactful leaders.Infrastructure meets autonomy: Optum supports IPA clinics without overriding their independence.Tech-enabled care: AI scribes and data analytics streamline workflows and improve care delivery.Resources & LinksTake our quiz: https://lp.optum.com/value-based-care-quiz.html?!23Optum Care partnership website: https://business.optum.com/en/providers/care-partnerships.htmlResource Library: https://business.optum.com/en/providers/elevating-clinical-practice.html
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    27 min