Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Welcome to "Kidney Health Connections," a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Dr. George Hart, Chief Medical Officer at Interwell Health, a leader in value-based kidney care that’s dedicated to improving patient outcomes and lowering costs. Here, you’ll get an insider’s view into the advancements and strategies revolutionizing kidney care. Each episode features expert guests discussing topics that are reshaping the kidney care landscape. From managing depression in kidney disease to cutting-edge machine learning in predicting CKD progression, and the future of kidney transplants, we cover it all. So whether you're involved in kidney care, or simply passionate about medical innovation, "Kidney Health Connections" offers invaluable insights and perspectives from the forefront of kidney health innovation. Join us on this exciting journey to discover how value-based care is transforming lives, one episode at a time.

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S2E4 How SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP1 Agonists are Transforming CKD Care

Dec 03, 2025 25m

In this episode of Kidney Health Connections, Dr. Katherine Tuttle, a leading nephrologist and researcher, explores the transformative advancements in chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment. She…

S2E3 A Patient’s Perspective on Kidney Care

Nov 19, 2025 19m

In this episode of Kidney Health Connections, Dr. George Hart speaks with Alex Berrios, a long-time kidney disease patient and advocate, about his journey navigating the challenges of chronic kidney…

S2E2 The Intersection of Race and Kidney Disease

Nov 05, 2025 26m

This episode of Kidney Health Connections sheds light on systemic disparities in kidney care and the critical shift toward a race-neutral estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) equation. Dr.…

S2E1 Can Xenotransplantation Solve the Kidney Transplant Shortage?

Oct 22, 2025 23m

This episode of Kidney Health Connections highlights the potential of xenotransplantation to one day address the kidney shortage. Dr. Jay Fishman, a leader in transplant infectious disease at…

S1E16 Building Healthcare Models that Work for Patients

Jun 11, 2025 28m

Do patients realize the difference between traditional care models and the support and services they receive as part of a value-based approach to care? Dr. George Hart and Jennifer Huneycutt,…

S1E15 Voices from RPA: Shaping the Future of Nephrology

May 14, 2025 9m

This special episode of Kidney Health Connections includes exclusive highlights from the 2025 Renal Physicians Association (RPA) Annual Meeting, where nephrology professionals gathered to discuss…

S1E14 Closing the Gaps in Kidney Care Access

Apr 30, 2025 19m

How do we build a safety net for millions of Americans living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who don’t have the care and support they need to manage this complex, degenerative condition?…

S1E13 Supporting Physicians in the Transition to Value-Based Care

Apr 16, 2025 22m

This episode of Kidney Health Connections explores how to support physicians in the transition to value-based care. Sharing his perspective shaped by decades of experience in nephrology and…

S1E12 Creating a Sustainable Future for Value-Based Kidney Care

Apr 02, 2025 24m

Alex Azar, former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and a board member at Interwell Health, joined Kidney Health Connections to share his personal connection to chronic kidney disease…

S1E11 Navigating Complex Choices in Kidney Care

Mar 19, 2025 16m

For some patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), active medical management can offer better quality of life than dialysis or kidney transplantation…

S1E10 Managing the Complexities of a Renal Diet

Mar 05, 2025 19m

Jessica Prohn, a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in renal nutrition, says a renal-friendly diet plays a critical role in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD). In the latest…

S1E9 Scaling Success in Value-Based Kidney Care

Feb 19, 2025 20m

In this episode of Kidney Health Connections, Dr. Carney Taylor, former co-president of Eastern Nephrology Associates in Greenville, NC, shares how the practice achieved a perfect quality score in…

S1E8 Managing Depression to Improve CKD Care and Outcomes

Feb 05, 2025 14m

In this episode of Kidney Health Connections, Dr. George Hart and Jessica Demaline, senior vice president of healthcare operations at Interwell Health, discuss the critical issue of managing…

S1E7 Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Kidney Care

Jan 22, 2025 26m

Dr. Kareen Simpson’s nephrology practice, Associates in Nephrology, serves the minority community on the southeast side of Chicago. She joins Kidney Health Connections for a discussion on the…

S1E6 Advancing AI in Kidney Care

Jan 08, 2025 19m

In this episode of Kidney Health Connections, Dr. George Hart interviews Alex Ruterbories, Director of Data Science at Interwell Health, on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing…

S1E5 Avoiding the “Crash” into Dialysis

Dec 18, 2024 19m

Up to one in four patients “crash” into dialysis unexpectedly, often with a catheter, which poses health risks and diminishes quality of life. This episode of Kidney Health Connections explores the…

S1E4 Evolving the EHR to Enable Patient-Centered Care

Dec 04, 2024 22m

In this episode of Kidney Health Connections, Dr. George Hart and Sam Gopal, president of Acumen Physician Solutions, discuss the evolution and challenges of the electronic health record (EHR).…

S1E3 Why Clinical Documentation Matters

Nov 20, 2024 22m

This episode of Kidney Health Connections highlights the shift from fee-for-service, where nephrologists could focus mainly on the renal aspects of patient care, to value-based care models, where…

S1E2 Powerful Patient Education Strategies

Nov 06, 2024 25m

This episode of Kidney Health Connections features a conversation with Dr. Marc Brazie, a nephrologist at Metropolitan Nephrology Associates in Northern Virginia, about patient education in kidney…

S1E1 Exploring The Kidney Care Choices Model

Oct 23, 2024 24m

In this episode of Kidney Health Connections, Dr. George Hart, chief medical officer of Interwell Health, is joined by Ellen Lukens, deputy director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Kidney Health Connections have?

Kidney Health Connections has published 21 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

Is Kidney Health Connections still active?

Kidney Health Connections is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 22m.

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