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4. Dr. Tessa Matson on her Ph.D. journey in Health Services Research at the University of Washington, and investigation of Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment in Primary Care.

Tessa recently graduated with a Ph.D. in Health Services Research from the University of Washington.  Tessa shared her insights regarding the program and gave some tips for those who are starting their carers in Health Services. We also talked about cannabis, as  Dr. Matson conducted her Ph.D. proposal, studying Evaluation of Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care. Tessa is regarded as one of the most productive junior scientists at UW, having published several manuscripts as a lead author. Dr. Matson received the 2022 Gilbert S. Omenn Award for Academic Excellence, the most prestigious, School-wide recognition for graduate students. Prior to her Ph.D. program, she earned her MPH degree with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Washington’s Health Services Department, and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Whitman College. Dr. Matson worked as a Research Interventionist at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute and at the VA on a study examining patterns of alcohol use and alcohol treatment among transgender individuals. Ways to connect with me and support this podcast. https://linktr.ee/Idrisovbu

3. Changing Arizona’s Medicaid by counting Social Determinants of Health data. A conversation with Ksenia Whittal.

Ksenia Whittal, FSA, MAAA works at the Wakely Consulting Group, LLC. Ksenia developed a custom risk adjustment model for Arizona’s Medicaid program incorporating social determinants of health. Timecodes below: 0 Intro 5 Who is an actuary? 7.20 Do you work in various health systems, how did the initiative in AZ start? 15.30 how did you define and measure SDOH? 19 used Z codes and CDC Social Vulnerability Index, anything else? 23 problems with disproportionate use of Z codes 27 How did you know that the model had significant predictions? 35 Process of redistribution between hospitals 27 In the paper your mention that risk adjustment transfers changed by -83% to 6%, what does it mean? 40 Have you tested whether there is value for patients and providers in including the information on SDOH? 46 Other states that pioneer SDOH and risk adjustment 50 Is there a way to systematically look at what states are doing regarding RA? 51 Other thoughts on SDOH. Why is there no gold standard yet? 54 Healthcare systems are set up with short-term health outcomes, and few incentives for long-term health investment. Outcomes data in SDOH stem from causes of death. 57 Changing health system for extended money returns. Members are leaving a health plan if improved. Stokeholds except the government have mixed incentives.  Ways to connect: https://linktr.ee/Idrisovbu

2. Healthy boundaries, entrepreneurship and addiction.

In this episode I talked with Barb Nangle. She is a boundaries coach, speaker, writer, and the Founder and CEO of Higher Power Coaching and Consulting, LLC and host of the podcast, "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery." In 2015 at 52, after decades of therapy and tons of self-help work in various areas, Barb found herself in 12-step recovery. She’s been in two such fellowships since then and has changed deeply and profoundly. As a former addict and people-pleasing rescuer, she empowers people to live their lives on purpose by coaching them to build boundary systems in their personal and professional lives. In addition to her own business, she has two part-time jobs supporting entrepreneurs. The first is with the Innovation to Impact project at Yale. I2I is a NIDA-funded program to train substance use researchers on entrepreneurship. Barb is the Community Engagement Manager on that project She works as the Community Manager at Known Coworking in downtown New Haven. Known is an entrepreneur-serving organization that specializes in supporting BIPOC businesses. Ways to connect with Barb: Podcast: https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/higherpowercoaching/ Free info on boundaries: https://higherpowercc.com/start-setting-boundaries/ Ways to connect and support Bulat Idrisov: Zelle: bidrisov@gmail.com [bidrisov@gmail.com] Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3576077674874642596&created=1657074617.738421&printed=1 [https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3576077674874642596&created=1657074617.738421&printed=1] https://linktr.ee/Idrisovbu

1. Dr. Romany Redman: Healthcare in native communities, lessons learned while working in Russia

Welcome to our first episode of Chi Square podcast in English. In this issue, I hosted Romany Redman. She is a physician internist and pediatrician with Global Health experience. She worked in various settings, such as among native tribes in the USA. Romany lived in Siberia for two years working with a street outreach harm reduction program. She received a prestigious Fulbright award to conduct a qualitative study on Tuberculosis in a regional Tuberculosis hospital. Romany shared her story, told how her international experience changed her life, and offered her advice for those who are building global health careers. We also talked about how non-medical factors such as financial status or housing impact health. This conversation is unique because Romany and I were on an imaginary hike so you could hear a relaxing nature ambiance in the background. Which may immerse you into our imaginary relaxing hike. Please leave your feedback about this episode and share it with your friends to support this podcast. I would also greatly appreciate any financial gifts to help grow this baby further. You are also welcome to suggest a guest or a topic to explore. Zelle: bidrisov@gmail.com [bidrisov@gmail.com] Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3576077674874642596&created=1657074617.738421&printed=1 [https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3576077674874642596&created=1657074617.738421&printed=1] Twitter and IG: @idrisovbu Telegram: https://t.me/idrisovpodcast [https://t.me/idrisovpodcast] https://linktr.ee/Idrisovbu