Welcome to the inaugural episode of The HEALTHCARE STARcast, where your host Subbu Ramalingam invites you to go beyond the usual healthcare metrics to uncover the heart - and the purpose - behind the people leading change in the industry. In this episode, we get to know Subbu, a seasoned leader in star ratings and risk adjustment, whose journey spans continents and roles, from fintech innovations in India to driving population health initiatives and nonprofit work in the US and abroad.

Subbu shares his personal stories of how diverse backgrounds, challenges, and values have shaped his passion for healthcare. You’ll hear about the profound impact of combining data, technology, and mission-driven leadership to improve both the business and human side of medicine. Subbu opens up about the principles that guide his work, the importance of clarity and prioritization, and why true transformation in healthcare requires collaboration across silos.

Whether you’re a healthcare operator, an executive, or just fascinated by the stories of those making a real difference, this episode sets the stage for thoughtful conversations on leadership, clarity, and the ongoing evolution of healthcare.

Timestamps:

00:00 From Finance to Healthcare Transition

04:15 Medicare Advantage Evolution & Skills

08:28 "Journey from Veterans to Tech Healthcare"

12:26 Balancing Local and Global Healthcare

17:28 Pioneering Yoga's Western Influence

19:14 "Mastering Time Management & Clarity"

22:20 Star Ratings and Population Health Management

26:09 Culture and Strategy in Health Systems

31:32 Medicare Star Ratings Timeline

32:49 CMS Risk Adjustment Audits Intensify

37:31 Streamlining Healthcare for Better Outcomes

41:34 Preparing for Audits and Budgeting

44:30 "Medicare Audits and AI Insights"

48:25 "Healthcare Star Cast Launch"

Show Website - https://healthcarestarcast.com/

Subbu Ramalingam - Show Host - Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/subburamalingam/

FloWise Leadership - https://flowiseleadership.com/

ViVega Business Services - https://www.vivega.co/

Media Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/

The Healthcare STARcast is where healthcare’s true leaders shine. Hosted by Subbu Ramalingam, a seasoned healthcare executive, this podcast goes beyond STAR ratings and risk scores to reveal the strategies, innovations, and mindsets driving real-world healthcare excellence.

Every episode delivers clear insights, bold frameworks, and practical ideas designed for healthcare executives, operators, clinicians, and innovators ready to lead at the next level. Whether you're improving quality, scaling value-based care, or reimagining patient outcomes, The Healthcare STARcast gives you the edge to lead with confidence.

Stay tuned!

Show Website - https://healthcarestarcast.com/

Subbu Ramalingam - Show Host - Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/subburamalingam/

FloWise Leadership - https://flowiseleadership.com/

ViVega Business Services - https://www.vivega.co/

Media Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/