Episode 5: People vs. Patients: A Healthcare Shift - Munzoor Shaikh

Healthcare Champions

In this episode of Healthcare Champions, host Sam Meers from BarkleyOKRP, sits down with Munzoor Shaikh, Founder and CEO of Long Game Health, to explore patient empowerment, value-based care, and the long-term transformation of healthcare systems. With a background in healthcare consulting, Munzoor is a leader in digital transformation, health equity, and value-based care—delivering strategies that generate tangible outcomes for healthcare organizations.
Munzoor shares his experiences and vision for shifting healthcare’s focus from "patients" to "people," emphasizing the need to understand individuals beyond their health conditions. He discusses the importance and difference between “patient success” versus “patient experience.” He explores his beliefs about how empowering individuals to take ownership of their healthcare can lead to better outcomes. Munzoor unpacks the challenges of value-based care, highlighting how misaligned incentives and short-term thinking hinder progress. He also shares his insights on the future of healthcare, including how a focus on patient empowerment and “patient success” could play a critical role in driving long-term change.
We know you will be inspired by Munzoor’s practical solutions, as he breaks down complex issues like healthcare cost management, utilization, and the need for a cultural shift in how we approach care. Join us for a compelling conversation on the future of healthcare and the critical shifts needed to make it more equitable, sustainable, and centered around the individual.
Tune in to hear how Munzoor aims to make a lasting dent in healthcare by playing the "long game" and driving transformation one patient—one person—at a time.