For our first episode, I wanted to start with something that shapes everything else we'll ever talk about on this show: lobbying. Specifically, how it works, who it serves, and whether it can actually be a force for good. For this topic, we're going to use a real example - the CMMI LEAD Model, which will launch in January 2027 - and trace how advocacy shaped what ultimately became policy.

In this episode, we are joined by Rebecca Becker, Founder & CEO of Synergy 3C, healthcare leader, and value-based care strategist on a mission to make healthcare work better for both patients and care teams. She shares real stories and practical insights on how tech and AI can cut through the noise, reduce friction, and help deliver more human-centered care at scale.

We’re excited to spotlight our very own Rebecca Baker, CEO of Synergy 3C, who recently joined Mike Rawaan of Covalence Health for a conversation on the future of value-based care and innovation at CMMI. In this new podcast episode, Rebecca and Mike dive into: The early retirement of several CMMI models like Primary Care First and Making Care Primary The strategic silence on new models and what that might signal Leadership updates, including Dr. Mehmet Oz and Abe Sutton taking