DTx Podcast with Eugene Borukhovich

Digital Health Today with Eugene Borukhovich

Host Eugene Borukhovich explores how non-molecular therapies and interventions can prevent, manage or even cure diseases. Learn about the rapidly evolving field of Digital Therapeutics, its history, the evolving regulatory and reimbursement frameworks, and the trailblazers creating and advancing this industry. read less
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Ep79: Learning Critical Skills Through Immersive Experience: Utilizing VR Therapy for Adolescent Autism Spectrum Disorder
6d ago
Ep79: Learning Critical Skills Through Immersive Experience: Utilizing VR Therapy for Adolescent Autism Spectrum Disorder
In this episode, we hear from Vijay Ravindran, founder and CEO of Floreo. Floreo allows therapy to be more engaging and happen anywhere, assisting people in practicing critical social skills at their own pace through immersive experiences, starting with adolescent Autism spectrum disorder. In this episode, we cover: The founding story of Floreo Market for autism and neurodiversity The child and caregiver experience using Floreo Funding journey and key milestones User and caregiver experience using Floreo Scientific hypothesis and evidence generation journey Scaling virtual reality in healthcare Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Vijay Ravindran on LinkedIn Visit floreovr.com Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Replay: Transforming Health Care with Virtual Reality
Nov 21 2023
Replay: Transforming Health Care with Virtual Reality
We're seeing a broader consolidation of digital health solutions this year to bring together the amazing talent and the scientifically validated assets to drive scale in the market and improve unit economics. On the heels of last week's announcement of the merger between Fern Health and BehaVR tune into this replay episode to hear Eugene Borukhovich's conversation with Aaron Gani, Founder and CEO of BehaVR. BehaVR translates proven science into immersive and engaging XR therapeutics for mental and behavioral health. In this episode, we cover: Origin Story: Aaron Gani shares the origin story of BehaVR, starting from its inception in 2016 and the inspiration behind creating immersive XR therapeutics for mental and behavioral health. Funding Journey and Milestones: Walk through BehaVR's funding journey, uncovering the key milestones achieved with each funding round and how it has shaped the company's growth and impact in the digital therapeutics landscape. Patient Journey Using VR: Gain insights into the end customer experience offered by BehaVR, highlighting the effectiveness of immersive therapeutics in supporting mental well-being. Scientific Hypothesis and Evidence Generation: Explore the hypothesis that BehaVR is built upon and learn how their evidence generation journey is proving the effectiveness of their immersive XR therapeutics, showcasing the power of mind-body connections. Merging with OxfordVR and FDA Approval: Discover the decision-making process behind BehaVR's merger with OxfordVR and their journey towards FDA approval. Business Hypothesis and Scaling Plan: Delve into BehaVR's current business hypothesis and explore their scaling plan. Partnership with Sumitomo Dainippon: Aaron expands on BehaVR's partnership with Sumitomo Dainippon and discusses the commercial arrangement that led to this collaboration. Access to Care: Explore the accessibility of virtual reality therapy and its role in improving access to care for patients. Pear Therapeutics and the Future of PDTs: Aaron shares his thoughts on Pear Therapeutics and discusses the future of Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs), providing insights into the evolving landscape of digital therapeutics and its potential to revolutionize mental health care. Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Aaron Gani on LinkedIn Visit BehaVR Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: Akili | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Ep78: The Future of ADHD Treatment: Using a Digital Device to Re-Focus Attention
Nov 14 2023
Ep78: The Future of ADHD Treatment: Using a Digital Device to Re-Focus Attention
In this episode, we hear from, Rich Brancaccio, Chief Innovation Officer of Revibe Technologies, and Lindsay Ayearst, Chief Scientific Officer of Revibe Technologies. In their own words, Revibe is a digital therapeutics company fusing behavioral science with technology and currently developing a new digital therapy for ADHD. In this episode, we cover: Founding story and funding milestones Child and caregiver experience using Revibe Quantifying attention & capturing focus data Evidence generation journey & clinical endpoints The ADHD market choice to focus on adolescent ADHD Lessons learned from the first wave of similar products and companies OTC vs PDT Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Lindsay Ayearst on LinkedIn Connect with Rich Brancaccio on LinkedIn Visit www.revibetech.com Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Replay: Leveraging Novel Technologies to Meet Unmet Medical Needs
Nov 7 2023
Replay: Leveraging Novel Technologies to Meet Unmet Medical Needs
There are two kinds of people in the world, says Brent Vaughan — those who prefer to make incremental changes with a lower likelihood of failure, and those who aspire to fix (seemingly) intractable problems that have stymied others. Brent falls in the latter category. A serial entrepreneur, former venture capitalist, and current CEO of Cognito Therapeutics (a DTx company that specializes in neurodegenerative diseases), Brent is also uniquely positioned to evaluate the future of next generation digital therapeutics. Brent and Eugene talk about the differences between prescription and business-to-consumer DTx, the importance of engaging patients and users early on in the development of novel products, and the exciting potential of translational DTx solutions. Eugene’s podcast partner, Brian Dolan, also pops in with a question. Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Brent Vaughan: LinkedIn Visit Cognito Therapeutics: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Replay: Treating Disease Progression with DTx: Dr. Mark Berman Shares Insights on Innovative Prescription Digital Therapeutics
Oct 24 2023
Replay: Treating Disease Progression with DTx: Dr. Mark Berman Shares Insights on Innovative Prescription Digital Therapeutics
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of therapy that has been in use for decades. My guest in this episode believes that CBT can be applied to create better therapeutics, and, in fact, that’s exactly what his company is called: Better Therapeutics. Dr. Mark Berman, the Chief Medical Officer at Better Therapeutics, explained that the goal of CBT is to “help people change some of those core beliefs, which then directly influence what we do on a day to day basis.” And while CBT was originally applied to help people with conditions like PTSD, anxiety and depression, the team at Better Therapeutics have developed their own variant of CBT to apply the core principles of CBT to the ideas that drive root behaviors like diet, exercise and other supportive lifestyle behaviors. Tune into this episode to hear how Better Therapeutics are creating new digital treatments to reverse the progression of cardiometabolic disease, improve quality of life and inform clinical decisions. In this episode, we cover: Patient experience using digital therapeutics for type 2 diabetes Nutritional CBT – Better Therapeutics innovative new form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Why companies are opting to create Prescription Digital Therapies rather than self-managed lifestyle apps What’s next in the Better Therapeutics pipeline and how these decisions are made The future of Digital Therapeutic infrastructure Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Mark Berman on LinkedIn | Twitter Visit bettertx.com Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Season 2 of Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Replay: Contextualizing DTx for Women’s Health: Utalising Neurobehavioral Intervention
Oct 10 2023
Replay: Contextualizing DTx for Women’s Health: Utalising Neurobehavioral Intervention
Curio has announced positive data from the Supporting Maternal Mental Health and Emotional Regulation (SuMMER) trial demonstrating that MamaLift Plus has met its efficacy endpoints. This is a significant step towards providing better support for mothers during a crucial time.  In this Replay episode we hear from Shailja Dixit, CEO of Curio. In their own words: 'Curio is a Digital Therapeutics company with tailor-made Cognitive Behavioral Therapy programs for Women across the cycle of life – encompassing age groups, physiological conditions and social settings'. Topics include: The Founding Story of Curio Using Digital to Destigmatize Mental Health Support User experience of the MamaLift product Combining methods of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Behavioural Activation Therapy  PDT vs Physician recommended DTx  Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Shailja Dixit on LinkedIn Visit https://www.curiodigitaltx.com/ Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Sponsors: Akili | LSI | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Ep76: Harnessing the Power of Light: The Digital Solution for Myopia Treatment
Oct 3 2023
Ep76: Harnessing the Power of Light: The Digital Solution for Myopia Treatment
In this episode, we hear from Mark Wuttke, CEO of Dopavision. In their own words, Dopavision is pioneering the development of innovative solutions that target the eye’s innate dopamine pathway to address unmet needs in ophthalmology using digitally delivered light.  Topics include: The background to Dopavision The pediatric Myopia vs adult Myopia markets Patient experience using Dopavision Changes to clinical trials and the mechanism of action Plans for commercialization Potential future applications to other ophthalmological conditions and neurological conditions  The future of OTC vs Rx Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Mark Wuttke on LinkedIn Visit Dopavision Listen to Digital Therapeutics for Pediatrics, Oncology and Managing Pain with Francesca Wuttke Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Ep75: Boosting Productivity with Virtual Reality: The Key to a Happier and Healthier Workforce
Sep 26 2023
Ep75: Boosting Productivity with Virtual Reality: The Key to a Happier and Healthier Workforce
In this episode, we hear from Andrew Jenkinson and Niall O'Driscol, CEO's and Co-founders of vStream. vStream's primary focus is on the creation of compelling and engaging patient-centric experiences. Specializing in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, 360 video, immersive experiences, and digital installations Topics include: The background to vStream and the product ShineVR The funding journey Competition and the overall market in virtual reality Patient experience using ShineVR incorporating proven CBT techniques in a number of different spaces Scientific hypothesis and evidence generation process The proposition to employers for for corporate wellness Scaling plan and future pipeline Insights from a patient using ShineVR Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Niall O'Driscoll on LinkedIn Connect with Andrew Jenkinson on LinkedIn Visit vStream Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Replay: Revolutionizing Men's Health: Pioneering Solutions for Erectile Dysfunction and Bladder Voiding Disorders
Sep 19 2023
Replay: Revolutionizing Men's Health: Pioneering Solutions for Erectile Dysfunction and Bladder Voiding Disorders
If you’ve been keeping up with the news you’ll know that since March this year, Kranus Edera has been permanently listed as a digital health application by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices. But the journey did not stop there. Last week Kranus Health achieved another milestone: successful price negotiations with the GKV-Spitzenverband, which is in charge of negotiating the reimbursement amount for new medications from pharmaceutical manufacturers. Kranus Edera has now secured one of the highest permanent reimbursement prices ever recorded for a DiGA in Germany: €235 (incl. VAT). To provide some context for this exciting development we’re revisiting our episode with Jens Noertershaeuser, Founder & Co-CEO of Kranus Health. In their own words, Kranus Health’s mission is to revolutionize men's health by providing innovative and accessible healthcare solutions. As one of only 10 companies with a permanent approval, Kranus Edera is the only the first digital health app (DiGA) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. In this episode, we cover: The background to Kranus Health The focus on men’s health and erectile dysfunction as a flagship product Products in development and the future of Kranus Health The funding journey Patient experience using the product Evidence generation and the DiGA process Insurance company reimbursment Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Jens Noertershaeuser on LinkedIn Visit kranushealth.com Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: Akili | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Ep73: Beyond Adherence: Transforming Chronic Care Management with Digital Health
Sep 5 2023
Ep73: Beyond Adherence: Transforming Chronic Care Management with Digital Health
In this episode, we hear from Susa Monacelli, General Manager at Propeller Health. In their own words Propeller Health is a precision digital health company on a mission to uplift every person living with chronic disease so they can take control of their health and live a better life. Topics include: The background to Propeller Health and the ResMed umbrella The original business hypothesis of ResMed and how this has evolved Patient experience using Propeller Health Differentiating propositions to health system, pharma and payers DTx vs. Disease Management 2.0 The future of prescription digital therapeutics Partnerships with health systems vs other routes to patient access Challenges holding the digital health industry back Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Susa Monacelli on LinkedIn Visit Propeller Health Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Replay: Exploring the Potential of Mahana’s Innovative Digital Treatments for IBS
Aug 29 2023
Replay: Exploring the Potential of Mahana’s Innovative Digital Treatments for IBS
Have you heard? On August 22, Mahana Therapeutics announced a distribution and marketing partnership with Bayer’s consumer health division. This partnership unites Mahana’s proficiency in digital therapeutic advancement with Bayer’s commitment to empowering individuals through cutting-edge digital solutions, all aimed at enabling greater personal health control. The full press release is linked below. In light of this, we’re bringing you this replay episode with Simon Levy, CEO and Co-founder, and Ann Montgomery, Chief Product Officer at Mahana. In their own words, Mahana develops digital treatments for people living with chronic health conditions, and their first treatment, Mahana for IBS, is now available as an FDA-cleared app. In this episode, we cover: The founding story and funding journey of Mahana Complexities of the end to end patient experience The freemium model and how that translates into a PDT Evidence generation and FDA clearance process Scaling plans for PDTs Guest Links and Resources: Press Release about the Mahana and Bayer partnership Connect with Simon Levy on LinkedIn Connect with Ann Montgomery on LinkedIn Visit Mahana.com Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: Akili | Big Health | Click Therapeutics | Lindus Health | Orion Pharma Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Replay: The Video Game Tackling the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Aug 22 2023
Replay: The Video Game Tackling the Youth Mental Health Crisis
In this episode, we hear from Brian Wallace, CMO and Co-Founder of Calmsie. Calmsie in their own words are empowering children to develop emotional resilience from an early age. Calmsie creates engaging DTx video games designed to improve outcomes for children with depression and anxiety. In this episode, we cover: Translating addiction science to treat depression and anxiety in children The origin story and funding journey to Calmsie Parent and child experiences using the gamified program Emotional resilience training for prevention of mental health issues How the Calmsie video game affects the brain Evidence generation and deciding on PDT vs non-PDT routes The free workbook helping children understand the war in Ukraine Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Brian Wallace on LinkedIn Visit calmsie.ai YourCoach Health: Deep Dive Into Adolescent Health Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Feed Drop: Emerging Medtech Today - Transatlantic Investing and Fund II Strategy, with Panakes Partners
Aug 15 2023
Feed Drop: Emerging Medtech Today - Transatlantic Investing and Fund II Strategy, with Panakes Partners
In this special feed drop hear the first episode of Emerging Medtech Today, hosted by Henry Peck and powered by LSI. The Emerging Medtech Today podcast offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders who are building breakthrough businesses that are moving medtech forward. Join Henry as he engages in captivating conversations with innovators and investors who are at the forefront of medtech. Discover the strategies, technologies, and ideas that are shaping the future of healthcare.  In this episode Henry Peck speaks with Diana Saraceni and Alessio Beverina, co-founders and managing directors of Panakes, a venture capital firm that’s helping to build the next generation of game-changing technologies companies in the field of Life Sciences. Diana brings 23 years of venture capital experience and previously co-founded another successful venture capital firm called 360 Capital. Alessio, with an engineering background, co-founded Panakes in 2015 after working as a research engineer at Sofinnova Partners. Throughout the episode, Diana and Alessio provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of medtech investing, shedding light on the complexities, challenges, and opportunities in the field. Topics include: Current market conditions and challenges faced by companies in medtech Key learnings from Panakes’ first fund which focused on medtech and raised €75 million Strategies for the newly raised second fund, with plans to expand its focus to include biotech and opportunities where medtech and biotech converge The impact of regulatory changes, particularly the MDR (Medical Device Regulation) shift and the increasing prioritization of FDA approval in Europe   Navigating the evolving landscape of digital health and its intersection with artificial intelligence (AI) Health tech and digital health opportunities in Europe compared to the US A reflection on the future of healthcare innovation Diana and Alessio’s upcoming participation at the LSI Europe ‘23 conference in September, where they will discuss these topics in greater detail And more! Transcript of episode Guest links and resources: Connect with Diana Saraceni: LinkedIn Connect with Alessio Beverina: LinkedIn | Twitter Panakes Connect with Henry: Twitter | LinkedIn Learn more about LSI Sign up for LSI Europe '23 Connect with LSI: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Ep72: Investing in the Future of Digital Therapeutics: Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
Aug 8 2023
Ep72: Investing in the Future of Digital Therapeutics: Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
In this episode, we hear from David Kim, Managing Director at DigiTx Partners. In their own words DigiTX Partners is a venture firm focused on investing in and supporting early stage startup companies in the digital health space. Launched in 2016 as a joint venture by Astellas Pharma And MPM Capital, DigiTx Partners remains one of a few venture funds exclusively dedicated to the digital health space. In 2018, Astellas continued its endeavor in digital health by forming the Rx Plus Digital Fund with DigiTx Partners as its investment manager. In this episode, we cover: What are the challenges faced by digital therapeutics in terms of distribution and clinical workflow? What hypothesis does DigiTx on DTx? What are the benefits of standalone vs drug+? Are DigiTx tracking any other modalities? What lessons have DigiTx learned so far? What will be the drivers for new capital injections in DTx especially? What are investors looking for ? What will the drivers of success going forward be for DTx?  How will the role of doctors, nurse & pharmacists change in order for the industry overall to scale PDT's? Guest Links and Resources: Connect with David Kim on LinkedIn Visit DigiTx Partners Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Ep71: Learning from AI: Lessons for Digital Therapeutic Pioneers
Aug 1 2023
Ep71: Learning from AI: Lessons for Digital Therapeutic Pioneers
In this episode, we hear from Sean Khozin, Senior Partner at the investment firm Braven Partners. He focuses on advancing in innovations at the intersection of biology, technology and AI. Sean was previously the CEO of CancerLinQ and the Global Head of Data Strategy and Data Science at Johnson & Johnson. He had a successful tenure in the US federal government as the associate director of FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence and the founding executive director of FDA INFORMED, a data science and technology incubator he established under special authorities from the US department of health and human services. Topics include: How are Braven Partners incubating and supporting minimally viable ecosystems of companies that can make a difference? What are the goals of the Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare? How can digital therapeutics developers ensure effective reimbursement for their products in the healthcare industry? How is the ethos of AI in healthcare speaking to a culture that is focused on safety without compromising innovation? How do we demystify new tools and technologies such as AI? How does the FDA think about regulating AI? What can digital therapeutic manufacturers companies, entrepreneurs and trailblazers learn from the Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH)? Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Sean Khozin on LinkedIn Visit Braven Partners Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Replay: Treating Adolescent Depression with DTx
Jul 25 2023
Replay: Treating Adolescent Depression with DTx
In this episode, we hear from Benjamin Alouf, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Limbix. In their own words, Limbix is the first digital therapeutic for adolescent depression.  Big Health, the leading provider of non-drug digital treatments for mental health, has now acquired Limbix. In addition to health care providers, SparkRx will be made available to Big Health’s employer, public sector, health systems and health plan customers, and through the company’s strategic distribution agreements with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), significantly increasing nationwide access. In this episode, we cover: Origin of the company and story behind the name 'Limbix' The funding journey and key milestones achieved The choice to focus on the young adult population in particular Patient experience with SparkRx Defining good patient engagement in adolescent mental health Evidence generation and FDA submission process Business hypthothesis and scaling plan The future of the PDT market Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Benjamin Alouf, MD on LinkedIn Visit Limbix.com Episode PDF Big Health Expands into Adolescent Mental Health Through Acquisition of Limbix Host Links: Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: Akili | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram