"Ignite with a Spark" is a podcast committed to igniting change in healthcare and communities through bold, collaborative solutions. As part of the SparkPittsburgh Initiative, the show explores how healthcare savings can be reinvested to create stronger, healthier communities. Featuring original audio episodes and content from "Ignite with a Spark Live" livestream interviews, the podcast covers topics like advanced primary care, local wellness programs, and community well-being. Through insightful discussions with healthcare experts and community leaders, the show sparks meaningful change by offering practical, transformative ideas for a better future.

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"Ignite with a Spark" is a podcast committed to igniting change in healthcare and communities through bold, collaborative solutions. As part of the SparkPittsburgh Initiative, the show explores how healthcare savings can be reinvested to create stronger, healthier communities. Featuring original audio episodes and content from "Ignite with a Spark Live" livestream interviews, the podcast covers topics like advanced primary care, local wellness programs, and community well-being. Through insightful discussions with healthcare experts and community leaders, the show sparks meaningful change by offering practical, transformative ideas for a better future.
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Recent Episodes

March 18, 2025
Episode 10 - The Future of Value-Based Care in Healthcare
In Episode 10 of Ignite with a Spark, I'm joined by Andrew Gordon to explore the complexities of evolving an insurance product resistant to change. Andrew shares his journey from technology sales to healthcare, driven by a personal experience with unexpected medical costs. We delve into the challenges of transparency in healthcare and the misaligned incentives that complicate the system. Andrew discusses his research with the National Science Foundation's I-Corps program, focusing on understanding the market and the financial dynamics behind healthcare. We also highlight the inspiring model of Rosen Hotels, which invested in employee health to generate significant savings and community benefits. Join us as we uncover the intricate landscape of healthcare transformation and the potential for businesses to drive meaningful change.

November 27, 2024
Episode 9 - Evolving an Insurance Product resistant to evolving.
Ryan Jerico sits down with Patrick Reilly, a healthcare industry trailblazer, to explore innovative approaches to healthcare and discover how business leaders can create healthier communities through proactive care and cost reduction.

November 7, 2024
Episode 8 - A Call to Light the Way - Reviewing Our Path to Healthcare Transformation
Join me, Ryan Jericho, on Episode 8 of Ignite with a Spark as we review our transformative journey in healthcare. This episode, A Call to Light the Way, revisits our mission to reshape healthcare into a system that reinvests savings into people and communities. We'll explore how initiatives like Spark Pittsburgh are paving the way for healthier, thriving communities. Hear inspiring stories from past episodes, including Chris Sparkguy-Downey's movement of mutual support, Jamie Linkowski's insights on healthcare's financial toll, and Dr. Rami Khalil's vision of time-centered care. Together, we can ignite the transformation needed for accessible, equitable healthcare in Western Pennsylvania and beyond. Tune in to discover how small, deliberate actions can lead to lasting change.
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This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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