Episode 10: Lessons in Healthcare Innovation Part 4: Innovation into Reality with Spira Care

In the fourth and final installment of the "Lessons in Healthcare Innovation" series on Healthcare Champions, host Sam Meers revisits the groundbreaking journey of Spira Care with Jimmy Keown, VP of Health Innovations and Growth, and Jason Spacek, EVP of Health Innovations at BarkleyOKRP. This episode uncovers the triumphs of the final push to bring Spira Care to life.  Spira Care is a revolutionary approach to advanced primary care that transformed healthcare delivery in the Kansas City metro area.

Jimmy and Jason reflect on the complexities of branding Spira Care, the pivotal "to blue or not to blue" decision. They discuss the cultural and operational shifts necessary to create a seamless patient experience, from training care teams to designing innovative care environments. Listen to their insights on the effort it took to bridge consumer trust between payers and providers. 

Hear how Spira Care overcame skepticism, rallied ambassadors, and scaled from a bold concept to a thriving model with measurable impacts on cost, patient satisfaction, and healthcare outcomes. These healthcare innovators also delve into the barriers preventing other payers from pursuing similar models. Learn their take on tackling the inertia of the status quo in healthcare.

Join us to celebrate the legacy of Spira Care, and discover how bold, intentional innovation can reshape the future, profitability, and affordability of healthcare.