Embracing technology and fostering community support is key to revolutionizing patient care and meeting future healthcare demands. Join us for a powerful and personal journey with Dr. Danielle Plummer as she discusses how she turned her personal struggles into a mission to empower women worldwide. Through her innovative blog-turned-consulting business, she provides personalized medication guidance to support women navigating the complexities of pregnancy. Danielle also delves into the gaps she has identified in the healthcare system and her determination to drive positive change through her advocacy efforts.  Join us as we explore how one pharmacist's journey, shaped by her own challenges, is making a difference in the lives of women everywhere. Resources: Connect with and follow Danielle Plummer on LinkedIn and the website. Check out Danielle’s blog and podcast.

How does Esper’s approach to device management in healthcare stand out from other solutions in the industry? In this episode, Sudhir Reddy, Chief Technology Officer at Esper, dives into an insightful discussion about the vital role of device management in healthcare, the significance of maintaining security and compliance, and how Esper's innovative solutions are automating and revolutionizing device fleets, no matter the scale. He unearths how Esper's platform ensures every device stays in its desired state, providing an insurance policy against the vulnerabilities that plague our digital age. Sudhir touches on the challenges IT managers face with growing device numbers and how Esper's system manages exceptions, allowing teams to act smarter, not harder. As AI reshapes healthcare, he shares his thoughts on the hype versus the reality of AI's transformative power, and he reveals how Esper is facilitating smaller companies to push the boundaries of innovation. So plug in your earbuds and get ready for a deep dive into the intersection of healthcare, technology, and innovation. Resources:  Find out more about the Esper thought leadership series here. Connect with and follow Sudhir Reddy on LinkedIn and his blogs here. Learn more about Esper on LinkedIn and their website.

Asynchronous care powered by AI can revolutionize access and streamline care delivery. In this episode, Stephen Beeson, founder of Practicing Excellence, shares his journey from practicing family medicine to realizing the importance of coaching clinicians to enhance patient experiences. He discusses the significant impact of human development on clinician engagement and patient outcomes, citing examples from his own experience at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group. Steve delves into the challenges facing the healthcare industry, including physician burnout and the need for innovative care delivery models, and emphasizes the role of technology, particularly AI, in revolutionizing healthcare, highlighting the potential of asynchronous care to improve access and reduce care variance. Despite the hurdles in growing his business, he remains committed to empowering healthcare teams and transforming organizational culture.  Tune in and discover how human development strategies can revolutionize healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Stephen on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Practicing Excellence on LinkedIn and their website. Listen to Stephen’s previous interview on the podcast here. Buy Stephen’s book, Practicing Excellence, here.

Imagine a platform in healthcare that connects consumers and care providers digitally, ultimately improving outcomes and reducing inefficiencies. In today’s episode, Rajeev Ronanki, the CEO of Lyric, shares his vision for the future of healthcare at his company focusing on utilizing AI, blockchain, and machine learning to simplify the business of healthcare. He emphasizes the importance of creating a platform in healthcare that connects consumers and care providers digitally, ultimately leading to a more seamless and efficient healthcare experience for all stakeholders. Rajeev also discusses the concept of payment integrity and how it extends beyond serving health plan clients to impacting providers, employers, and consumers. He delves into the potential for technology to minimize the noise and friction in healthcare transactions, allowing stakeholders to focus on improving health outcomes and creating a delightful experience for consumers.  Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn more about Rajeev and Lyric's impactful initiatives. Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Rajeev Ronanki on LinkedIn and Twitter. Learn more about Lyric on LinkedIn and their website. Listen to Rajeev’s previous episode on the Outcomes Rocket here.

A mission to protect, maintain, and improve people's health BEFORE they get sick.  In this episode, Stephen Hahn, Chief Executive Officer at Harbinger Health, discusses the groundbreaking work being done at Harbinger, aiming at early disease detection and their commitment to making healthcare more accessible to all. Steve discusses the challenges and possibilities of early cancer detection using blood tests and the technological advancements being made to tackle these challenges. He explains how Harbinger's technology works and its potential impact on patients and physicians. Steve emphasizes the importance of addressing access issues in healthcare, particularly in relation to cancer screening and the economic benefits of early detection.  Dr. Hahn's compelling vision for a healthier future and his call to action to build trust make this episode an essential listen for everyone passionate about healthcare innovation and accessibility. Resources: Connect with and follow Stephen Hahn on LinkedIn. Follow Harbinger Health on LinkedIn and visit their website.

Technology bridges social services with healthcare to address crucial social determinants effectively. In this episode, Marty Elisco, co-founder and CEO of Augintel, shares his journey from telecommunications to healthcare, emphasizing the pivotal role of technology in addressing social issues. Augintel's NLP software mines narrative data to pinpoint factors like food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers, empowering clinicians to deliver tailored care. Throughout this conversation, Marty not only explains its value proposition but also its impact on risk stratification and revenue optimization in value-based care models. He also underscores challenges like AI mistrust, organizational reluctance to address social determinants, and the importance of transitioning to value-based care and leveraging technology to address social determinants effectively. Marty also encourages listeners to explore how NLP can enhance their organization's approach to healthcare.  Tune in and learn how Augintel is transforming healthcare delivery by bridging the gap between social services and traditional healthcare! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Marty on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Augintel on LinkedIn and their website.

In the second episode of "The Future of AI in Health" podcast series, hosts Dr. Jenny Yu, Chief Health Officer at Healthline Media, and Saul Marquez, healthcare entrepreneur and founder of Outcomes Rocket, explore how AI is expected to enhance healthcare by providing deeper insights, improving patient experiences, and increasing operational efficiency, all while working alongside human expertise. Their esteemed guest, Dr. Tarun Kapoor, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Virtua Health, delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare, sharing insights on its current use, challenges, and the promising future it holds for care delivery. He talks about the mindful approach to AI integration at Virtua, emphasizing the distinction between automation and AI as well as the importance of leveraging the latter for meaningful opportunities in healthcare. Dr. Kapoor also highlights the need to differentiate the roles of humans and machines in setting and rewriting rules to ensure patient safety and the effective use of AI tools. From patient data security to addressing interoperability challenges, he provides valuable perspectives on AI adoption throughout the healthcare industry.  Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the promise of AI and digital transformation in driving healthcare forward! Resources:  Check more episodes of this Thought Leadership Series here. Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Tarun Kapoor on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Virtua Health on LinkedIn and their website. Connect with and follow Jenny Yu on LinkedIn. Learn more about Healthline Media on LinkedIn and their website.

Investors have a prime opportunity for growth and strategic, long-term involvement in oral health investment. In this episode, Dai Feng, Managing Director at CareCapital, shares his keen insights on the significance of exit strategies and the alignment of investor and founder visions in healthcare ventures. He touches on dental technology investing, highlighting stability, growth opportunities, and the importance of understanding customer needs for successful product development. Tune in as Dai delves into oral health investments, uncovers potential unicorns in dental services, and explores why healthcare administrative solutions could be the next big thing! Resources: Connect with and follow Dai Feng on LinkedIn.  Learn more about CareCapital on LinkedIn and their website.

Medication adherence is not just about getting medication into people's hands, it's about ensuring they take it correctly. In this episode, Sebastian Seiguer, CEO and co-founder of Scene Health, shares his journey from starting a coffee chain in Munich to transitioning into healthcare due to a desire for more meaningful work inspired by his family's medical background. He explains how Scene Health employs video technology and a care team to ensure patients take their medications correctly, initially targeting tuberculosis and addiction medications and now expanding to conditions like asthma, diabetes, and hypertension, showing positive outcomes and cost savings. Sebastian emphasizes the importance of focusing on health outcomes rather than just adherence metrics, highlighting the need for immediate results in healthcare. He also discusses the untapped potential of medication adherence as a daily opportunity for patient engagement and improved chronic condition management.  Tune in and learn how innovative solutions like Scene Health are revolutionizing medication adherence and improving healthcare outcomes! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Sebastian on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Scene Health on LinkedIn and their website. Learn more about the documentary featuring Paul Farmer here. Contact Scene Health’s team via email at info@Scene.health.

33% of physicians say that a prior auth has led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care. In this episode, Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO of AKASA, shares insights into revolutionizing healthcare revenue cycles with AI solutions. He highlights the challenges of revenue cycle management and the impact of prior authorizations on patient care. AKASA's gen-AI assistants streamline processes, making staff more efficient and reducing adverse events due to authorization delays. Throughout this interview, Malinka emphasizes the transformative power of gen-AI in healthcare, urging action amid workforce shortages.  Tune in and learn how healthcare revenue cycles are being transformed through the power of generative AI solutions!  Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Malinka Walaliyadde on LinkedIn here. Learn more about AKASA on their LinkedIn and website. Email Malinka directly here.

Healthy Co-opetition in healthcare drives innovation and solves industry challenges effectively. In this episode, Srinivas Velamoor, President and Chief Operating Officer for Corporate Strategy at NextGen Healthcare, delves into the significance of what he calls healthy Co-opetition in the industry, exemplified by the recent DOJ antitrust investigation into United Healthcare. He discusses the implementation of AI in clinical documentation, highlighting both its potential and real-world challenges. Sri also explores how AI can revolutionize care delivery by streamlining processes such as note-taking and decision support for physicians. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of placing the patient at the center of care and describes innovative solutions like a comprehensive digital front door for a seamless patient experience. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare technology and how collaborative efforts can drive positive change! Resources:  Connect with and follow Srinivas on LinkedIn here. Learn more about NextGen Healthcare on LinkedIn and their website.

How important is the role of social determinants of health in the context of mental healthcare, particularly for children and adolescents? In this episode, Saul interviews Malekeh Amini, Founder & CEO at Trayt.Health and Roshni Koli, Chief Medical Officer Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, share their personal journeys and insights into the future of mental healthcare, shedding light on the crucial role of social determinants of health, the impact of data in mental healthcare delivery, and the need for policy changes to drive equitable access and early intervention. Malekeh Amini and Dr. Roshni Kohli emphasized the importance of understanding an individual's environment, recognizing that factors such as trauma, family support, and childhood experiences greatly influence mental health symptoms and treatment outcomes. Both guests highlight the need for comprehensive data collection and analytics in mental health, emphasizing the role of technology and AI as tools to empower clinicians and provide better, more informed care for patients. Dr. Roshni Kohli and Malekeh Amini underscore policymakers' need to focus on standardization, consistency, and equitable access to mental healthcare.  Tune in for a compelling and insightful discussion that offers practical advice and calls to action in mental healthcare. Resources: Connect with and follow Malekeh on LinkedIn. Follow Trayt on LinkedIn and visit their website. Connect with and follow Roshni on LinkedIn. Follow Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute on LinkedIn and visit their website.

Sometimes, the most challenging aspect of an injury is not the physical pain but the mental anguish it brings. In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Grant Archard, an Australian Army veteran, to share his inspiring journey with Mainstay Medical's ReActiv8 therapy. Grant's military career shifted in 2005 when a parachuting accident caused severe back injuries, leading to persistent pain that affected his daily life. Despite trying various treatments, including radiofrequency injections, only temporary relief was found until he discovered the ReActiv8 implant, a less invasive option focusing on muscle repair. Emphasizing the mental and physical challenges of chronic pain, Grant encourages others to persevere in seeking effective treatments, sharing his transformative experience of not only managing pain but also reclaiming an active lifestyle, including completing an Ironman competition. Tune in to learn about Grant's remarkable journey, the impact of ReActiv8 therapy, and the crucial role mental health plays in overcoming chronic pain! Resources:  Check more episodes of this Thought Leadership Series here. Watch the entire interview here. Learn more about Grant and his life-changing story in this article. Discover more about Mainstay Medical on their LinkedIn and website. Read about the Mainstay’s ReActiv8 program here.

Technology can either improve the patient care journey or make it horribly worse. In this episode, Mark Townsend discusses his journey from cardiologist to healthcare innovator, emphasizing the need for tools in patient care, leveraging technology for improvements like sepsis management and conversational AI for dementia care. He highlights EHR limitations, advocating for third-party development to enhance capabilities, and underscores innovation's role in empowering providers and containing costs through AI and streamlined workflows. Tune in and learn how advancements in technology are reshaping the future of healthcare delivery! Resources: Connect and follow Mark Townsend on LinkedIn. Follow Bon Secours Mercy Health on LinkedIn. Discover the Bon Secours Mercy Health Website! About Memora Health: Memora Health, the leading intelligent care enablement platform, helps clinicians focus on top-of-license practice while proactively engaging patients along complex care journeys. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for care teams and patients. The company’s platform digitizes and automates high-touch clinical workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication and support.

AI hype is high, but real use cases need exploration for practical applications. In this episode, Saul Marquez interviews Latif Khalil, CEO, and Nagesh (Dragon) Bashyam, CTO, of InteropX at HIMSS 2024, where they aim to connect with customers face-to-face and stay updated on healthcare technology trends. InteropX, founded in 2016, specializes in creating virtual data pipelines between payers and providers, ensuring up-to-date and usable clinical data for value-based care. Latif has extensive experience in technology and company management while Dragon is a technical expert in healthcare standards and regulations, and throughout this conversation, they emphasize the importance of focusing on business operations while letting technology experts handle data integration and maintenance. They also discuss the growing acceptance of healthcare standards alongside the ongoing exploration of practical applications amidst the persistent AI hype. Tune in and learn how InteropX can streamline data management for improved healthcare outcomes! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Latif Khalil on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Nagesh Bashyam on LinkedIn. Learn more about InteropX on their LinkedIn and website. Email Latif here.

There is an urgent need to balance tech innovation with robust healthcare policies and patient-centric ethical considerations. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Harvey Castro as he shares his vision for a future where AI and human expertise work hand in hand to deliver exceptional patient care and improve health outcomes. He shares his vision for a future where AI and human expertise work hand in hand to deliver exceptional patient care and improve health outcomes. Tune in and uncover why embracing AI is not just a choice but a necessity for the future of healthcare! Resources: Connect with and follow Harvey Castro on LinkedIn. Visit Harvey Castro’s website! Follow Helpp.ai on LinkedIn and explore their website! Discover Harvey’s books here.

Revolutionizing stroke rehabilitation through transformative soft robotics technology empowers patients and contributes to the cutting edge of healthcare and innovation. In this episode, Rowan Armstrong, the CEO of Bioliberty, shares his incredible journey in engineering and entrepreneurship and how it led to the development of innovative stroke rehabilitation technology. He introduces and explains the unique features of their product, Lifeglove, and the workings of the virtual therapy environment. Throughout this conversation, Rowan discusses how Bioliberty's technology differs from existing solutions in the market by focusing on seamless integration into clinical workflows, prioritizing user experience, and utilizing soft robotics to make the technology more comfortable and approachable for patients. He also highlights the importance of partnerships and engaging with stroke rehabilitation clinics in the US to further develop and validate their technology. Tune into this episode as Rowan provides insights, advice, and a glimpse into the future of healthcare technology! Resources:  Find out more about the Esper thought leadership series here. Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Rowan Armstrong on LinkedIn. Follow Bioliberty’s LinkedIn and website. Learn more about Esper on LinkedIn and their website.

In order to ensure a fair and accessible future, it's imperative to cut down on healthcare expenses. In this episode, Dan Wilson, founder and CEO of Moxe Health, discusses how their team unlocks the power of clinical data to drive payment and operations. He shares how Moxe is making it easier to share data and insights, which ultimately drives down costs and improves care. Throughout this conversation, Dan unravels Moxe's mission to forge interoperability in healthcare tech, streamline payer-provider relationships, and, most importantly, drive affordability for all. His unique approach sidesteps the typical jargon of software talk and zeroes in on solving real-world problems with human empathy and innovative technology.  Get ready to understand how Moxe is not just a software platform but a beacon for collaboration and efficiency in the complex world of healthcare. Resources:  Find out more about the KLAS thought leadership series here. Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Dan Wilson on LinkedIn. Follow Moxe Health on LinkedIn. Discover the Moxe Health Website.

Documentation burden and burnout among clinicians are significant challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. In this episode, Saul interviews Matt Troup, Clinical Director at Abridge. They start the recording virtually and then run into each other at HIMSS for a two-part interview that concludes with insights and updates from Abridge at the HIMSS show floor. Discusses the impact of generative AI in healthcare, highlighting as well the challenges clinicians face with documentation burden and burnout exacerbated ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains how Abridge aims to alleviate this burden by using AI to streamline clinical documentation, saving clinicians time and allowing them to focus on patient care. Matt emphasizes the importance of trust and clinician adoption, noting Abridge's rigorous verification process and real-time optimization capabilities. He envisions a future where AI not only improves documentation efficiency but also aids in revenue cycle management and identifies biomarkers for clinician and patient wellness.  Tune in to learn how Abridge is revolutionizing healthcare documentation and supporting clinician well-being! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Matt on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Abridge on LinkedIn and their website.

While many insurance plans include preventive care, Curative’s distinctive feature is providing 100% coverage for all in-network care to actively promote prevention. In this episode, Fred Turner, co-founder and CEO of Curative, shares insights into the dire need for transformation in employer-sponsored health insurance, addressing the issues faced by both employees and employers. He discusses the company's unique model that focuses on providing preventative care with zero out-of-pocket costs for members during the first 120 days. Fred also emphasizes the importance of simplifying the healthcare system and highlights the positive impact Curative's approach has on both employees and employers. Fred sheds light on the skepticism and reluctance of employers to adopt new health plans but emphasizes the significant impact experienced by those who embraced Curative's approach.  Tune in to learn more about the inspiring work Fred and his team are doing to revolutionize healthcare and improve access to quality care. Resources: Connect with and follow Fred Turner on LinkedIn. Follow Curative on LinkedIn and visit their website.