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“20 Minutes with Dan” Spotlights Our Health Home Program
April 11, 2023–As baseball season gets underway, this month’s “20 Minutes with Dan” celebrates yet another VNS Health “home run.” In this episode, CEO Dan Savitt spotlights Behavioral Health’s Health Home program—and client Adrian Soto’s moving journey from homelessness to running the NYC Marathon. Watch here below to see how Adrian got his life back on track. After you watch the episode, take our quiz to be entered into a $200 gift card raffle by clicking here. On-the-Go Segments Introduction to VNS Health’s Health Home Program and Adrian’s Story Part One “Sticking with the Program” Adrian’s Story Part 2 “Rebuilding Hope and Strength” Adrian’s Story Part 3 “Go Do It” Adrian’s Story Part 4 and the High-Five To view other episodes of “20 Minutes with Dan”, click here.
What Does a Pivot Look Like at VNS Health in 2023? “20 Minutes with Dan” Takes a look!
February 13, 2023–In this year’s first episode, CEO Dan Savitt examines how pivots and unlocking new ways of thinking are key as we continue to shape the future of our organization. To learn more about some notable VNS Health pivots—and to watch a special cameo appearance by Lillian Wald and a special blast-from-the-past Batmobile 180—click here below to view the full episode! On-the-Go Segments Introduction Pivot Power Health Care Transformation Pivot Stories VNS Health Pivot History with Lillian Wald Hi-Five With the Chat Room Team
2023 Is the Focus in December’s Festive “20 Minutes with Dan”!
December 19, 2022–What’s on deck for 2023? In this latest show, CEO Dan Savitt leans in to the future and focuses on 2023 and our Top Company Objectives. This episode has it all: Health coaching, “It’s Obvious” quiz show, High Five—and don’t miss the bloopers at the end that’ll have everyone talking and laughing! On-The-Go Segments Intro: Our 2023 Top Company OKRs and What’s on Deck for 2023: Colleagues Share What They’re Looking Forward to in the New Year VNS Health Talk: Interview with Personal Care’s Christy Littlefield, Health Coach Educator, and Valora Ford, Health Coach “It’s Obvious” Quiz Show: Starring Joe Gallagher, Quiz Show Host, and Contestants Roxanne Watson, Milagros Lopez, and Luzivette Martinez High Five: Josie Aquino, Director for Product Services Bloopers and Credits: These “20 Minutes” Bloopers from the Past Year Will Have Everyone Talking—and Laughing!
How’d We Do in 2022? Watch November’s “20 Minutes with Dan” and See!
November 22, 2022–In this fast-paced new episode, CEO Dan Savitt looks at some of our proudest and most significant accomplishments of 2022. To view, click here below. On-The-Go Segments Intro with Anna Jenkins and Top 10 Things About OKRs Turning Goals Into Reality 2022 Achievements Spotlight on Success: Medicare Health Plans, “The Hub” in CCSS and Behavioral Health’s Substance Use Program High-5 with Ashish Sharma
“20 Minutes with Dan”: Advocating for Our Neighbors in Need!
October 31, 2022–Advocacy is action! In this latest episode, CEO Dan Savitt interviews team members from across the organization about how we use advocacy to connect our neighbors in need. And in honor of Halloween, don’t miss the talking pumpkins! Starring: Shannon Whittington, Gender Affirmation Program; Luis Mirabal, IT; Margaret McDonald, Center for Home Care Policy & Research; Alfred Jackson, Health Plans, Melinda Howard, Personal Care; Michael Guglielmelli, Hospice Care; Hing Lin “Helen” Sit, Neighborhood NORC, Chinatown; Eric Jo Johnson, Culture & Inclusion; Christopher Webster, Veterans Program; Asia Lyons, Gender Affirmation Program; Daniel Lowenstein (D.L.), Government Affairs; Melissa Henry, Cultural Market Development; Fredyla Urena, Nurse-Family Partnership, Nassau; and “the Queen of the NNORCs” Rhonda Soberman, Community Programs. View this special Halloween October episode here below. On-The-Go Segments Intro and “VNS Health in Action” Reporter Roundtable on Advocacy Health Plans Open Enrollment Talking Pumpkins! High-Five and Closing
Our Mission Really Comes Alive in This Month’s “20 Minutes with Dan”!
September 29, 2022–In this latest episode, CEO Dan Savitt looks at how teams collaborate in creative and meaningful ways. Team members from across the organization bring our mission alive, including colleagues: Personal Care: Sinqueney Gordon Supply Room: Monsurat Balogun, Yanne Carrera, Teresita Carter, Janice Greene, Rose McNeal, Luis Mena, Ursula Odle, Ricardo Ramirez, Natalie Reed, John Rockson, Evelyn Rodriguez and Camilla Taylor Behavioral Health: Tanesha Brown, Melissa Cardenas, Joheily Gonzalez and Helena Tenkorang Business Development: Natalya Mirakova You’ll also meet a Grammy-award singer-songwriter who was able to attend the Grammys thanks to VNS Health! (Hear the song she composed in honor of VNS Health!) Don’t miss this incredible September episode! Watch here below: On-the Go Segments Intro and Patient Visit with HHA Sinqueney Gordon Supply Room Roundtable On Behavioral Health’s Collaborative Teamwork on Behalf of Children High-Five with Natalya Mirakova from Business Development Patient Letters
In This Latest “20-Minutes with Dan,” the Word of the Day Is DATA!
August 23, 2022–In the August episode, CEO Dan Savitt explores how our teams collect and analyze information and then use it to make decisions that bring meaningful outcomes for our patients, members and clients. Starring: Cristiana Coronado, Contact Center Shared Service, Mir Mahmood, Intake and Business Development Operations, Timothy Peng, Business Intelligence and Analytics; Catherine Schaefer, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement; Kathleen Baer; Analytics, Quality and Risk Adjustment, and Wilfredo Martinez, Authorization Operations. To watch the full episode, click here below. To view individual segments, scroll down. “What is Data?” “Dan’s At Your Desk” Featuring Cristiana Coronado, Contact Center Shared Service “Great Question” Featuring Mir Mahmood, Intake and Business Development “VNS Health Talk” Featuring Timothy Peng, Business Intelligence and Analytics; Catherine Schaefer, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement; Kathleen Baer, Analytics, Quality and Risk Adjustment “High 5” Featuring Wilfredo Martinez, Authorization Operations
“20 Minutes with Dan”: It’s All in the Family!
July 28, 2022–This month’s edition of “20 Minutes with Dan” is all about the importance of family. CEO Dan Savitt kicks off the episode by joining RN Preceptor Connie Evans in the field as she visits a homebound patient with no family nearby. Then he’s on to Brooklyn, where Branch Director Linda Pardo, Clinical Field Manager Iola Barker and Scheduler Roselyn Garcia explain how their teams are like a family unit. Next, Joe Gallagher will have you in stitches as he hosts a special VNS Health edition of “Family Feud” wjth the help of “contestants” Ned Argonza, Elizabeth Duverge, Evalin Hernandez, Alfred Jackson, Peter Lam, Nesta Powell, Victoria Rosario and David Waldron! Finally, enjoy Dan’s inspiring High-5 to Charity Schubert, IT Office Manager, for her WorkNow project getting CONDECO up and running, and some other very special family and summer intern shoutouts! Watch the latest episode below! “Around with Dan” Featuring Connie
“20 Minutes with Dan”: Putting Your Best Foot Forward on a Pathway to Success
June 15, 2022–The latest edition of “20 Minutes with Dan” dives into a subject that impacts all of us at VNS Health—growing and advancing our careers! In an energizing discussion, CEO Dan Savitt is joined by Lynne Iati, VP, Talent & Learning, to explore the inspiring journeys of Debra Thomas, Associate Director, Behavioral Health; Angel Peralta, Care Coordinator, RN, Health Plans; and Claudia Paul, Hospice Care Team Manager. Roger Herr, VP, Regional Patient Care Services, Home Care also shares his experience as a “VNS Health Boomeranger,” who left to explore new skills and locations—and then brought advanced expertise back to VNS Health as a valued leader. And you won’t want to miss our June High-5, featuring Trina Malloy, a Vocational Specialist with the Behavioral Health team! Watch the episode here below to find out more! Intro and “Learning is Cool” Discussion on Career Pathways VNS Health Boomerang—Roger Herr Hi-Five with Trina Malloy