In this episode of the Only Healthcare Podcast, co-host Randy Vogenberg, PhD, sits down with Winston Wong, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Pathways, to explore the past, present, and future of one of the most influential publications in oncology care.

Winston shares how clinical pathways have evolved over more than two decades—from simple treatment sequencing tools designed to reduce variability, to comprehensive frameworks that now integrate personalized medicine, genomic testing, value-based care, and whole-person support. As the first and only editor-in-chief since the journal’s inception in 2015, Winston offers a unique perspective on how the publication has grown, adapted, and helped shape the national conversation around oncology quality, affordability, and outcomes.

Listeners will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the journal’s mission, how article categories have expanded across clinical, operational, economic, and palliative domains, and why JCP is now pursuing National Library of Medicine indexing to strengthen its credibility and impact for clinicians, employers, and researchers.

The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on what the next decade may bring for pathways—and how integrated care, social determinants of health, and evolving value-based care models will define the next frontier of oncology practice.

Key Topics Discussed

• The evolution of clinical pathways: From early-stage treatment sequencing to advanced tools supporting personalized oncology, genomic testing, and multidisciplinary care.

• The growth and mission of the Journal of Clinical Pathways: How JCP expanded from its 2015 launch to a nationally recognized publication advancing value-based oncology care.

• Article categories shaping the future of oncology: Prevention and diagnosis, treatment innovation, outcomes measurement, business infrastructure, predictive cost modeling, palliative care, and prehabilitation.

• The role of employers and managed care stakeholders: Why value-based care and clinical effectiveness require alignment between clinical quality and economic impact.

• The journal’s pursuit of NLM indexing: How indexing will enhance credibility, visibility, and submissions across clinical and health economics fields.

• The next decade of clinical pathways: Integration of whole-person care, personalized medicine, social disparities, and cross-journal collaboration.

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Institute for Integrated Health (IIH): Health care benefits, insurance coverage regulations, and doing business in the healthcare industry can be complicated. At IIH, Dr. Randy Vogenberg and his team understand these unique challenges and provides strategic guidance customized to every client. To help overcome your unique challenges, IIH delivers education, planning and advisory on market trends, and U.S. health care market intelligence. The firm’s decades of proven success are due to strategic collaboration with associates from the business, clinical, and scientific communities. https://iih-online.com/.

In this episode of the Only Healthcare Podcast, hosts Randy Vogenberg, PhD, and Michael Navin unpack key insights from Health Rosetta Fest 2025, held in Denver, Colorado. This year’s event brought together more than 1,200 leaders across the healthcare ecosystem — from employers and brokers to innovators and policymakers — all focused on transforming how healthcare is purchased, delivered, and managed in the United States.

Michael shares firsthand takeaways from the conference, including how employers are taking a more active role in shaping healthcare strategy, the debut of Health Rosetta’s new Navigator tool, and the growing push for price transparency, fiduciary responsibility, and care navigation innovation.

The discussion highlights the rise of employer-driven healthcare reform, featuring examples of organizations improving employee care through on-site clinics, direct contracting, and transparent PBM solutions. The hosts also explore insights from author Chris Deacon (The Great Healthcare Heist) on systemic barriers, policy challenges, and the urgent need for accountability across payers, brokers, and hospital systems.

Listeners will gain an inside look at the cultural shift occurring within healthcare — from passive purchasing to proactive change — and learn how collaboration, data transparency, and new technologies are redefining the future of care delivery.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Employer empowerment: How businesses are taking control of healthcare costs and outcomes
• Transparency and fiduciary responsibility: Lessons from The Great Healthcare Heist
• The Health Rosetta Navigator: A practical tool for plan sponsors to evaluate healthcare contracts
• Direct primary care and on-site clinics: Proven strategies for better care and lower costs
• AI and workforce evolution: Redefining healthcare roles through automation and care navigation
• Case studies: How innovative employers are transforming benefits models

Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Why Health Rosetta Fest matters
03:00 Who attended and what made this year unique
07:00 Launching the Health Rosetta Navigator tool
10:00 Transparency, policy reform, and employer responsibility
15:00 Insights from The Great Healthcare Heist
20:00 The role of AI in healthcare navigation
24:00 Case studies: Direct care and on-site employer success stories
28:00 Closing reflections and looking ahead to Rosetta Fest 2026 in Nashville

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Institute for Integrated Health (IIH): Health care benefits, insurance coverage regulations, and doing business in the healthcare industry can be complicated. At IIH, Dr. Randy Vogenberg and his team understand these unique challenges and provides strategic guidance customized to every client. To help overcome your unique challenges, IIH delivers education, planning and advisory on market trends, and U.S. health care market intelligence. The firm’s decades of proven success are due to strategic collaboration with associates from the business, clinical, and scientific communities. https://iih-online.com/.

In this episode of the Only Healthcare Podcast, recorded live at the Nicholas Hall North America Conference, our panel explores how the FDA’s new Additional Conditions for Nonprescription Use (ACNU) rule could transform chronic disease management—particularly for diabetes—by empowering consumers and redefining self-care.

Hosts Randy Vogenberg, PhD, and Mary Alice Lawless are joined by Joe McGovern, Teresa DeSantis, and Bob Barron, experts in diabetes care, life sciences, and healthcare marketing. Together, they discuss how ACNU creates new opportunities for safer, more accessible, and affordable treatment options while enabling innovative digital care interventions that improve patient engagement and adherence.

Listeners will gain insight into how ACNU bridges clinical care, technology, and consumer empowerment—reshaping the future of nonprescription healthcare access..

Key Topics Discussed:

• Diabetes as a Public Health Crisis: With 38.4 million diagnosed Americans and 9 million undiagnosed, non-adherence continues to drive higher costs and poor outcomes.
• ACNU for Access and Adherence: How the FDA’s new rule opens the door for nonprescription treatment pathways—especially for chronic conditions like diabetes.
• Digital Care Innovation: Personalized tools that deliver education, reminders, and ongoing support to help patients stay on track.
• Retail and Employer Readiness: How retailers, marketers, and employers are preparing to implement ACNU to reduce costs and enhance consumer health outcomes.
• Measuring Success: Why adherence tracking and consumer empowerment will define the next era of self-care.

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Institute for Integrated Health (IIH): Health care benefits, insurance coverage regulations, and doing business in the healthcare industry can be complicated. At IIH, Dr. Randy Vogenberg and his team understand these unique challenges and provides strategic guidance customized to every client. To help overcome your unique challenges, IIH delivers education, planning and advisory on market trends, and U.S. health care market intelligence. The firm’s decades of proven success are due to strategic collaboration with associates from the business, clinical, and scientific communities. https://iih-online.com/.