Civil Discourse hosted by Todd Furniss
Civil Discourse is a podcast hosted by Todd Furniss, where participants are free to share their ideas, show empathy for other's perspective, with the intention to advance to a better solution to fix a societal ill. We will focus on topics that are particularly complicated.
Episodes
February 2, 2023 • 51 mins
How much of our personal #health is our own responsibility? How do our choices impact our overall health and the health of our communities?
Robert Sundelius and Todd Furniss discuss the #importance of increasing personal health literacy, personal health agency, rewarding healthy choices, and health equity for individuals, and the overall impacts these aspects have on the #community, at large.
Learn more about Robert Sundelius & ...
Robert Sundelius and Todd Furniss discuss the #importance of increasing personal health literacy, personal health agency, rewarding healthy choices, and health equity for individuals, and the overall impacts these aspects have on the #community, at large.
Learn more about Robert Sundelius & ...
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November 28, 2022 • 52 mins
Peter Brodsky grew up in New York City and studied Russian literature at Yale. After graduating from Yale, he worked in investment banking and then private equity. Through his efforts he is helping revitalize South Dallas bringing opportunity and growth to, what many have felt, a continuously overlooked segment of Dallas.
Learn more about Peter Brodsky & Red Bird
https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2017/september/can-peter-b...
Learn more about Peter Brodsky & Red Bird
https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2017/september/can-peter-b...
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November 8, 2022 • 39 mins
The United States' power grid is extremely vulnerable, not only to physical orchestrated attacks, but electromagnetic pulses (EMP), geomagnetic disturbances (GMB) or cyber attacks. 'Grid Down, Power Up' is a documentary intended to start a movement.
" This documentary helps us understand the threat, why it has become a threat, and demonstrates how we can fix this problem. The film is available for viewing at the link below from t...
" This documentary helps us understand the threat, why it has become a threat, and demonstrates how we can fix this problem. The film is available for viewing at the link below from t...
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November 2, 2022 • 35 mins
Sarah Lamb speaks with Todd Furniss about the future of South Dallas.
About Sarah Lamb:
Sarah is a successful commercial real estate broker, 2nd Vice President of the Board of Directors of Bryan's House of Dallas, a foundation that supports special needs children the Dallas area, and serves on TREC’s (The Real Estate Council) Public Policy Committee as well as the Associate Leadership Council, class of 2022. Sarah previously ran for...
About Sarah Lamb:
Sarah is a successful commercial real estate broker, 2nd Vice President of the Board of Directors of Bryan's House of Dallas, a foundation that supports special needs children the Dallas area, and serves on TREC’s (The Real Estate Council) Public Policy Committee as well as the Associate Leadership Council, class of 2022. Sarah previously ran for...
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August 12, 2022 • 39 mins
Todd Furniss talks with Patrick Wallace of Beyond Risk, a firm created to become the largest, most comprehensive, alternative risk-insurance company to aid middle-market clients manage their agency's risk. Beyond Risk combines years of best-in-class experience in Property & Casualty management, Employee Benefits, and Captive Management, Beyond Risk offers a comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end alternative risk solutions.
To learn...
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June 7, 2022 • 48 mins
On this week's episode of Civil Discourse, Todd Furniss speaks with David Minifie of Centene about the changes that stemmed from the impending changes from the ACA as well as changes facilitated by the enactment of the ACA (Affordable Care Act).
#TFIP #healthcarerevolution #CivilDiscourse #affordablecareact
00:00 | Introduction
01:05 | Introducing David Minifie
07:50 | How did you see the ACA as an opportunity?
09:52 | Let's define our...
#TFIP #healthcarerevolution #CivilDiscourse #affordablecareact
00:00 | Introduction
01:05 | Introducing David Minifie
07:50 | How did you see the ACA as an opportunity?
09:52 | Let's define our...
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May 10, 2022 • 57 mins
"In a time when health insurance is more complicated than ever, Todd Furniss and Vic Gatto discuss the innovations on the horizon for healthcare and ways that venture capitalists can aid in getting these innovations to patients.
#CivilDiscourse #HealthInsurance #RethinkHealthcare
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00:00 | Intro
00:34 | Introducing Vic Gatto
01:26 | What do you do?
03:57 | What was C0V1D-19’s impact on the healthcare industry?
06:01 | W...
#CivilDiscourse #HealthInsurance #RethinkHealthcare
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00:00 | Intro
00:34 | Introducing Vic Gatto
01:26 | What do you do?
03:57 | What was C0V1D-19’s impact on the healthcare industry?
06:01 | W...
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April 28, 2022 • 46 mins
Mr. Jack Latus is the CEO of LATUS Health.
LATUS Health is on a mission to improve access to quality healthcare in the workplace. By developing and implementing digital-first healthcare solutions, LATUS is enabling employees to receive the care they need, whenever they need it, wherever they are. LATUS uses cutting-edge, immersive technology and a focus on behavioral science to deliver better health outcomes in a more efficient, cos...
LATUS Health is on a mission to improve access to quality healthcare in the workplace. By developing and implementing digital-first healthcare solutions, LATUS is enabling employees to receive the care they need, whenever they need it, wherever they are. LATUS uses cutting-edge, immersive technology and a focus on behavioral science to deliver better health outcomes in a more efficient, cos...
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March 25, 2022 • 63 mins
John Kirke leads BevCap Management's healthcare captive team, client services and growth strategies empowering clients to create value for their organization through healthcare benefits sponsored in stop loss captives.
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March 16, 2022 • 53 mins
"Jim Denison joins host Todd Furniss to discuss the lack of #CivilDiscourse within our culture, the emerging secular faith, and The Coming Tsunami of cultural opposition in our society today.
#Faith #Morality #ComingTsunami
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Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare
https://www.thesixtypercentsolution.com/product/hardcover-edition/1
To learn more about Todd Furniss:
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#Faith #Morality #ComingTsunami
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Todd Furniss is the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare
https://www.thesixtypercentsolution.com/product/hardcover-edition/1
To learn more about Todd Furniss:
https://linktr.ee...
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March 8, 2022 • 49 mins
In an industry riddled with oligopolies, Todd Furniss engages with Abhishek Singh, a partner of the Everest Group, on the research and implications of healthcare data with Oracle's purchase of Cerner.
Abhishek researches and ideates on technology; specifically how technology’s application will help healthcare become more intuitive and caring toward individuals.
#CivilDiscourse #HealthcareData #medicaltechnology #rethinkhealthcare
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Abhishek researches and ideates on technology; specifically how technology’s application will help healthcare become more intuitive and caring toward individuals.
#CivilDiscourse #HealthcareData #medicaltechnology #rethinkhealthcare
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March 3, 2022 • 57 mins
"On this week's episode of #CivilDiscourse, host Todd Furniss speaks with congressional candidate, Jimmy Crumpacker about the issues facing #Oregon, and the nation.
#CivilDiscourse #VoteCrumpacker #OR05 #JimmyCrumpackerforCongress
0:00 Introduction
1:37 Introducing Jimmy Crumpacker
4:00 Why Congress?
5:25 What is your platform?
8:52 What do Oregonians care about?
10:49 Federal government digging a financial hole?
17:15 Medicare for all or...
#CivilDiscourse #VoteCrumpacker #OR05 #JimmyCrumpackerforCongress
0:00 Introduction
1:37 Introducing Jimmy Crumpacker
4:00 Why Congress?
5:25 What is your platform?
8:52 What do Oregonians care about?
10:49 Federal government digging a financial hole?
17:15 Medicare for all or...
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February 24, 2022 • 44 mins
"Host of Civil Discourse Todd Furniss speaks with Scott Thompson about innovations in genetic testing to boost healthcare.
#CivilDiscourse #GeneticTesting #GeneticDirect #Health #GxSlim #GeneTesting
0:00 - Introductions
1:05 - What is Genetic Direction?
3:50 - What is GxSlim?
5:24 - Eating for your genetics
7:42 - Who is this made for?
10:12 - How can one get this test?
11:53 - Are Hospital systems affiliates?
16:17 - Is GX availa...
#CivilDiscourse #GeneticTesting #GeneticDirect #Health #GxSlim #GeneTesting
0:00 - Introductions
1:05 - What is Genetic Direction?
3:50 - What is GxSlim?
5:24 - Eating for your genetics
7:42 - Who is this made for?
10:12 - How can one get this test?
11:53 - Are Hospital systems affiliates?
16:17 - Is GX availa...
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February 11, 2022 • 44 mins
Todd Furniss speaks with Dallas County County Commissioner J.J. Koch about minding the gap of economic independence, economic dependency, and their overall impacts on our various systems.
Commissioner J.J. Koch has been an active member of the Dallas County community for over 18 years. He came to Dallas in 2002 after graduating from Duke University to attend SMU Dedman School of Law. It was there he met his wife, Amanda, who is al...
Commissioner J.J. Koch has been an active member of the Dallas County community for over 18 years. He came to Dallas in 2002 after graduating from Duke University to attend SMU Dedman School of Law. It was there he met his wife, Amanda, who is al...
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January 31, 2022 • 47 mins
Stan Warren (aka “Pharmacy Stan”) and I unpack the complexity of the distribution models of pharmaceuticals. Overlapping ownership and counterproductive incentive structures, we learn that the industry is fraught with conflicts of interest. The only thing this model promises is high prices to consumers. Join me for a fascinating journey with an unlikely hero.
I am the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare
h...
I am the author of the new book The 60% Solution: Rethinking Healthcare
h...
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January 17, 2022 • 47 mins
Amanda Schnetzer is the co-founder of FirstThen, a pre-seed digital health and wellness company seeking to reimagine the family experience of caring for a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
For more information about Amanda's mission: https://www.firstthen.com/
For more information about Amanda's mission: https://www.firstthen.com/
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November 24, 2021 • 11 mins
What if you could get healthcare for less? What if you could pay for healthcare yourself? These are not silly questions. They are not rooted in unreasonable demands, and the goal implicit in each should be achievable. In this podcast I examine how to reduce costs by leveraging the buying power of the patient (through HSAs) as well as childcare.
#CivilDiscourse #Conversation #Solutions #ToddFurniss #TFIP #Author #Speaker #Expert #Th...
#CivilDiscourse #Conversation #Solutions #ToddFurniss #TFIP #Author #Speaker #Expert #Th...
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October 27, 2021 • 32 mins
Wife, mom, and veterans advocate, Tiffany Smiley saw first-hand the roadblocks the federal bureaucracy puts in the way of our wounded warriors. Fighting for her husband’s recovery, Tiffany took on the Veterans Administration and won. Then she took her message of reform all the way to the White House to ensure all of America’s wounded heroes receive the care they deserve. Now, Tiffany is running for U.S. Senate to bring common-se...
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October 18, 2021 • 38 mins
Dr. Laura Murray is a Senior Scientist at Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health in the Department of Mental Health and International Health; a clinical psychologist by training. She is a co-founder of the Applied Mental Health Research group, which has developed and refined a Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation (DIME) methodology for use with mental and behavioral health initiatives in low-resource countri...
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October 13, 2021 • 38 mins
At an early age, Christine had a talent for modeling and could be seen on campaigns for distinguished brands such as Guess, J. Crew, JCPenney, Pepsi, Target, and more. Her lifestyle took a hard turn at 35 when health issues arose and by 42, Christine was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer. With the support of her faith, family and friends, referred to as her “team of angels”, Christine won her battle and devoted her life to spr...
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