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The Outer Shell

Hosted by Covalence Health · business · EN

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About this Podcast:

The Outer Shell podcast from Covalence Health, hosted by Mike Rawaan, where we peel back the layers on issues that drive healthcare in the U.S. Covalence Health is a Washington, DC - based consulting firm that partners with organizations across the US healthcare industry to navigate complex challenges and unlock sustainable growth. From policy change and compliance to accelerating market expansion and optimizing the patient journey, Covalence Health relies on over 250 years of collective experience to deliver actionable solutions that drive real results.

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Contact path

Verified email

Booking probability

27%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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What is The Outer Shell about?

The Outer Shell podcast from Covalence Health, hosted by Mike Rawaan, where we peel back the layers on issues that drive healthcare in the U.S. Covalence Health is a Washington, DC - based consulting firm that partners with organizations across the US healthcare industry to navigate complex challenges and unlock sustainable growth.

Who hosts The Outer Shell?

The Outer Shell is hosted by Covalence Health. The show has published 6 episodes to date.

What has The Outer Shell covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Season 2, Ep. 1: RHTP Year 2" (30 October 2026, 62 minutes), "Season 2, Ep. 1: RHTP Year 2" (30 October 2026, 62 minutes), and "Episode 6: Independent Providers & the Business of Healthcare" (5 October 2026, 32 minutes).

How often does The Outer Shell publish?

The Outer Shell publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 6 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Outer Shell?

Booking probability for The Outer Shell is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Outer Shell requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Outer Shell's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Outer Shell?

The strongest fits for The Outer Shell are Health & Wellness Services and Business & Management Consulting. The Outer Shell has a business audience.

About the host

Covalence Health hosts The Outer Shell, a business podcast with 6 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The Outer Shell

    Season 2, Ep. 1: RHTP Year 2

    Oct 30, 20261h 2mS0

    <p>Season 2 opens with a panel on the Rural Health Transformation Program as it enters year two, joined by Giovanni Infante-Still of ‪@CovalenceHealth‬ and Dr. Mike Vanskoy of Heartland Health Management. They review...

  • The Outer Shell

    Season 2, Ep. 1: RHTP Year 2

    Oct 30, 20261h 2m

    Season 2 opens with a panel on the Rural Health Transformation Program as it enters year two, joined by Giovanni Infante-Still of ‪@CovalenceHealth‬ and Dr. Mike Vanskoy of Heartland Health Management. They review where...

  • Episode #6

    Episode 6: Independent Providers & the Business of Healthcare

    Oct 5, 202632 minS1

    <p>Physicians train for a decade to practice medicine and rarely learn to run the business. Dr. Eric Mann, ophthalmologist and founder of Lucens, joins Mike Rawaan to unpack payer contracts, vendor risk, and why...

  • Episode #5

    Episode 5: Real-Time Data in Healthcare

    Sep 17, 202648 minS1

    <p>In Episode 5, Effie Carlson, CEO of Watershed Health - a healthcare technology company that provides a care coordination and interoperability platform to connect different medical and community providers during...

  • The Outer Shell

    Episode 4: Advocacy, Enablement, and Partnership in VBC

    Aug 27, 202632 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Mike sits down with Nicole Bradberry — a veteran operator who has built management companies, run ACOs, and founded a partner-aggregation company — to unpack why partner selection in value-based care...

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  • Episode #3

    Episode 3: Medical Economics & Data Modeling in Healthcare

    Aug 7, 202642 minS1

    <p>Just about every move in the U.S. Healthcare is driven by analytics and data models. Risk scores, predictive analytics, and actuarial projections drive the industry ... And we treat the outputs like gospel because...

  • Episode #2

    Episode 2: Success in CMMI LEAD with Becki Baker

    Jun 19, 202637 minS1

    <p>Guest Rebecca Baker, BSN, RN, BS Ed, ACHE, joins Mike Rawaan to dive deep into what it takes to succeed in value-based care. Becki breaks down the operational changes - including tools, staff, and workflows...

  • May 29, 202644 minS1

    <p>Gary Jacobs⁠, a lobbyist, a healthcare executive, and the author of ⁠The Zen Lobbyist⁠, joins ⁠Mike Rawaan⁠ to discuss how lobbying actually works: who lobbyists represent, what a win looks like, and why mindfulness...

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