Transforming Musculoskeletal Care: Improving Outcomes and Reducing Costs with Rob Cohen

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Episode Overview:

How can we transform musculoskeletal care to improve outcomes and reduce costs?

Our next guest, Rob Cohen, is tackling this challenge and more as CEO of Livara Health.

With over two decades of healthcare leadership experience, Rob brings a unique perspective on value-based care and population health management. Previously leading companies like Bamboo Health and Evolent Health, Rob witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of innovative healthcare solutions.

While together, Rob shares why he is driven by a passion to make healthcare more connected and sustainable and his vision to reimagine musculoskeletal management through comprehensive care planning, delivery, and navigation.

Join us to discover how Livara’s purpose-built solutions are enhancing patient experiences, optimizing clinical outcomes, and driving down costs for health plans and providers. Let's go!

Episode Highlights:

• Emphasizes improving healthcare by building on existing strengths rather than total disruption
• Addresses musculoskeletal (MSK) spend challenge: $400 billion annually, growing twice as fast as general healthcare
• Offers comprehensive MSK care: planning, navigation, and delivery to reduce unnecessary procedures
• Reports significant outcomes: 45% cost reduction, 35% fewer surgeries, 60% less opioid use
• Predicts future trend: integration of specialty value-based care programs for cohesive patient care

About our Guest:

Rob Cohen is the CEO of Livara Health, a value-based musculoskeletal (MSK) management company providing care planning, care delivery and care navigation to improve outcomes and lower costs for people with MSK conditions.

Prior to joining Livara, Rob was the CEO at Bamboo Health, where he led the company’s national expansion from 25 states to 45 states and was responsible for rapid revenue growth in new product lines and new market segments. Prior to Bamboo, Rob served as Market President at Evolent Health where he was responsible for market growth and managed the P&L and operations for partnerships with health systems. Prior to Evolent, Rob held leadership roles with Healthways, Wellpoint, The Walt Disney Company, and McKinsey & Company.

He is a firm believer in the power of healthcare as a catalyst for positive change and is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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