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The Importance of Independent Voices in Healthcare with Jon Shreve, CEO of MCG Health

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Today’s guest is Jon Shreve, the President and CEO of MCG Health, an independent voice that provides healthcare solutions and informed care strategies.

On this episode, Jon explains MCG’s role as an information provider, shares his journey into healthcare, and defines what sets MCG apart. He also touches on his philosophy as a leader, MCG’s company culture, and, most important of all, his passion for competitive Scrabble. Tune in and enjoy!

Key Discussion Points:

  • The role of MCG as an independent voice in the healthcare sphere. 
  • Jon’s career path in health and his previous position at Milliman. 
  • Thoughts on the problems that face healthcare in the US and overspending in the space.
  • MCG’s success and what differentiates them from competitors. 
  • The future of healthcare and the possibilities for better outcomes for patients. 
  • Increases in cost for healthcare and the driving forces behind these rises.
  • Measures that Jon has taken as CEO; payment, automation and machine learning. 
  • Jon’s transition from actuary to CEO and the importance of crossover experience.
  • Influences on Jon’s career; learning from the board and the staff. 
  • A philosophy for dealing with feedback and the power of acknowledgment.  
  • Cultural strengths at MCG and the synergy between the different teams at the company. 
  • The forthcoming innovations at MCG that Jon is most excited about!
  • An onus placed on consumers to gather more information when making medical decisions.
  • Recruitment at MCG and Jon’s general approach to new hires. 
  • Remote staff and how MCG divide the workforce’s location. 
  • Integration between work and personal life; how Jon achieves balance through overlap. 
  • Jon’s competitive Scrabble interests and how his maths brain suits the game. 
  • Machine learning possibilities for Scrabble and comparing these to chess and Go.
  • Jon’s spare time and how he stays sharp and healthy during relaxation periods. 
  • The two pieces of advice that have helped Jon in his life and work over the years.
  • A maintained focus on the patient as the guiding force in healthcare.

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