Health Connect South

Marc O Connor, of Curant Health Better Medication Management and Compliance Curant Health (Formerly HealthStat Rx) is a national healthcare company utilizing an innovative patient-centric services, medication management and specialty pharmacy program to provide chronic disease expertise and support to improve the therapy experience and quality of life for patients nationwide. Curant Health also provides hospitals, […] The post Better Medication Management and Compliance and Cancer Treatment appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

T3 Labs Deepal Panchal Tackling Cardiovascular Disease Through Research, R and D Health experts will be addressing top disease states & explore collaborations that will reduce their occurrence at the upcoming Health Connect South 2016 event. Panelist, Dr. Neal Weintraub of Augusta University talks about obesity, its contribution to cardiovascular disease, and research aimed at […] The post Tackling Cardiovascular Disease Through Research, R and D appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Improving Quality of Diagnostic Data Dr. Carolyn Compton, a panelist at the upcoming 2016 Health Connect South event September 21, took time out to join me on the show to talk about the need for improving the quality of data we get through diagnostic testing through better control of how specimens are gathered, handled, and […] The post Improving Quality of Diagnostic Data appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Facilitating Clinical Trials On this episode I caught up with Josh Mann, Co-founder/President of a non-profit organization, shareforcures.com, a digital platform that is facilitating clinical trials. The platform accomplishes this by creating a database that enables individuals to contribute various aspects of their personal health data that can be utilized by clinical trials. We know […] The post Facilitating Clinical Trials appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Sidney Welch, Tiff Wilson Transition To Value-Based Healthcare Recent changes in law have necessitated a transition to value-based healthcare delivery model, moving away from a volume-focused, treat-when-diagnosed approach to a pro-active, preventive wellness initiatives. Sidney Welch works with clients to best position them in the explosion of heath care change. Focusing on operational, transactional, regulatory, […] The post Transition To Value-Based Healthcare appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dr. Dan Roden Damon Hostin Precision Medicine On this week s episode I talked with two healthcare leaders who are experts in precision medicine. One, Dr. Dan Roden, is one of the leading researchers on pharmacogenomic testing and its impact on patient outcomes at Vanderbilt University. His work, along with colleagues at Vanderbilt and nationally, is […] The post Precision Medicine appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Chris Clark of UCB Russ Lipari, Founder, Health Connect South UCB on Epilepsy and Collaboration On this week s episode I hosted CEO/Founder of Health Connect South, Russ Lipari, and Chris Clark, Portfolio Strategy and Intelligence, Epilepsy at UCB, a pharmaceutical research and development company with a US location in Smyrna, GA. It s been three years […] The post UCB on Epilepsy and Collaboration appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Beth Finnerty Skyland Trail A recent guest of mine on the Top Docs Radio show told me I needed to get to know about Skyland Trail, an Atlanta area inpatient/outpatient behavioral medicine center, well-known for its outcomes such that patients travel from across the US and abroad to receive care there. I had the opportunity […] The post Skyland Trail appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Pharmacogenetic Testing This week I spoke with founder and CEO of Genelex, Howard Coleman to learn about pharmacogenetic testing, and the role it plays in patient outcomes and overall healthcare spend. Pharmacogenetic testing involves obtaining a sample of DNA from the patient via a cheek swab or blood test and examining the genes associated with […] The post Pharmacogenetic Testing appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

NeuroLex Diagnostics This week I sat down with founder of NeuroLex Diagnostics, Jim Schwoebel. A biomedical technology expert, particularly in neurosciences, Jim has been instrumental in fostering growth and innovation, co-founding incubators, NeuroLaunch, CyberLaunch, and more recently, his more focused work on machine learning. Jim shared how he was inspired by numerous studies showing language […] The post NeuroLex Diagnostics appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Shavon Richardson Blue Flowers Blue Flowers Org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization empowering women and the men in their lives against prostate cancer with operations in Georgia, Maryland and Virginia. Learn more by visiting www.blueflowers.org Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer of Blue Flowers Org, Shavonn is committed to living in a world in which no […] The post Blue Flowers appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Meeting the Nurse Staffing Shortage This week I caught up with Carol Robison, of Gifted Healthcare. Carol has been attracting nurses who are at the top of their specialties in experience, clinical knowledge, and credentials, and placing them with healthcare settings in need of additional nursing professionals for over 20 years. We connected to talk […] The post Meeting the Nurse Staffing Shortage appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Georgia Tech HomeLab I caught up with Georgia Tech s Dr. Brad Fain at the 2016 Health Connect South event. We talked about the innovative approach they are taking to evaluate how effectively older persons, particularly those with disabilities, are able to utilize a variety of technology solutions. It is not uncommon to learn that in […] The post Georgia Tech HomeLab appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dan Cerutti 2016 Health Connect South Event I had the opportunity to sit down with several presenters and attendees at the 2016 Health Connect South event. On this week s show I share three segments with IBM Watson Health, VP of Population Health and Cognitive Decision Support, Dan Cerutti Dan Shook, National Park Service Kittyhawk Jim Schwoebel, […] The post 2016 Health Connect South Event appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Pharmacogenetic Testing This week I connected with Vanderbilt University s Dr. Dan Roden to learn about pharmacogenetic testing. This tool provides physicians and other prescribing health professionals with individual-specific data about how a patient s body will respond to particular medications or types of medication. For example, a popular drug, Plavix, which is prescribed to reduce risk […] The post Pharmacogenetic Testing appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Complying with MACRA MCCI (Medical Care Consortium, Inc.) is a physician owned Medical Group who partners with Humana to engage Primary Care Provider offices successfully transition to a quality or value based model of care by providing practice support around quality related activities such as appropriate documentation and coding, care coordination, Patient Centered Medical Home […] The post Complying with MACRA appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Reducing Hospital-acquired Infections Jay and I sat down with Sam Perkins, CEO of Pūrgenix , a company that has developed a technology that enables healthcare organizations to contain, and in fact, reduce rates of occurrence of hospital-acquired infections. It is well known that pathogens such as MRSA and Clostridium difficile are challenging to treat and equally […] The post Reducing Hospital-acquired Infections appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

ChronicCareIQ This week Jay and I sat down with Matt Ethington, CEO of ChronicCareIQ to learn how this technology company is providing physicians and hospitals with tools that empower them to better manage patients with chronic illnesses. The Affordable Care Act has put in place measures around patient outcomes that can affect how much the […] The post ChronicCareIQ appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Insights in Healthcare Innovation Jay and I sat down with Glenn Pearson, of Pearson Health Tech Insights. Glenn’s background includes spending time in leadership roles in acute care hospital settings, as well as nearly 20 years with the Georgia Hospital Association. During his career he realized challenges companies with technology innovation solutions have when selling into […] The post Insights in Healthcare Innovation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Health-ePeople We sat down with Satvinder “Pearly” Dhingra, founder of HealthePeople.com. HealthePeople is a platform where patients can aggregate their health information from a variety of sources, from wearable fitness devices to medical records, and have them available in a single portal. The users can opt to make their de-identified information available to clinical trials […] The post Health-ePeople appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

  MedTech Innovation We sit down with Tif Wilson of Global Center for Medical Innovation, Jason Rupp, of Southeastern Medical Device Association, and Kelley Bennett of T3 Labs to talk about SEMDA’s recent conference and the state of medtech innovation here in Atlanta and the Southeast. GCMI – The Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) brings […] The post MedTech Innovation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

  FraudScope Jay and I sat down with Musheer Ahmed, Founder of FraudScope. The recent PhD computer scientist developed algorithms that can accurately evaluate claims data and flag potential fraud before the claim is paid.   Check back soon for more info! The post FraudScope appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Zyrobotics We host Dr. Johnetta Maccalla, CEO of Zyrobotics, an assistive technology company that was conceived in the summer of 2012 and officially incorporated in 2013 as a Georgia Tech Venturelab spin-off company. Their mission is to create accessible technologies that engage and empower children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life. The technology […] The post Zyrobotics appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Capital Through EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program We host experts in immigration investment through the EB-5 program, Alex Tirado, and Roger Luo, of Woodruff & Luo, and Fortuna Holdings International. They shared information about a source of capital through foreign investment made by citizens of other countries seeking to immigrate to the US. This program gives […] The post Capital Through EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Karol Hatzilias Brain Monitoring Headphones We host Karol Hatzilias, Chief Science Officer of United Sciences, the company that has developed custom-made, personally-fitted brain monitoring headphones. Karol talked about how he had helped to develop a device that gives 3D mapping of the features of the outer ear and canal. Using the data from the […] The post Brain Monitoring Headphones appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Cyber Security Jay and I hosted Steve Robb, SVP of Security Marketing & Product Strategy of ControlScan, a firm that specializes in information and network security for enterprises, including healthcare organizations. With the rise of “smart” devices of all kinds that have sensors that communicate with applications via networks and/or internet, there are now a […] The post Cyber Security appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Migraine Again This week, Jay and I hosted Paula Dumas, Founder/CEO of MigraineAgain.com. As the leading Migraine Wellness website for patients, Migraine Again helps patients and their families suffer less and live more — until there’s a cure. Migraine Again helps bridge the access to care, bringing evidence-based healthcare content to migraine warriors in 45 […] The post Migraine Again appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Georgia Tech Wearable Computing Center Jay Shaffer and I sat down with Maribeth Gandy, Principal Research Scientist, and Director of Georgia Tech Wearable Computing Center. We talked about research the university is conducting in conjunction with ShareCare to look at how wearable and mobile technology can impact stress levels for individuals using these devices. Check […] The post Georgia Tech Wearable Computing Center appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Neurgain Chronic back pain (traumatic and neuropathic) affects over 26 million Americans, of which about 7 million have spinal stiffness (spasticity). Current therapeutic management is not working: drugs in use have poor efficacy, and cause undesirable side effects such as resistance, dependency/abuse and other disorders. The estimated annual economic burden of back pain is over […] The post Neurgain appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Return of the House Call We sat down with Sam Zebarjadi of Medicast on this week’s show. This company is using technology to facilitate the return of the house call as model of healthcare delivery. Founded in 2013, Medicast is a healthcare technology company that enables hospitals and health systems to deliver care in a […] The post Return of the House Call appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Halyard Health Provides Alternative To Opioid Pain Meds The current opioid abuse epidemic has been called the worst drug crisis in American history. Death rates now rival those of AIDS during the 1990s, with overdoses from heroin and other opioids now killing more than 27,000 people a year. People across the country are asking themselves: […] The post Halyard Health Provides Alternative To Opioid Pain Meds appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Metro Atlanta Chamber Driving Bioscience Growth The Metro Atlanta Chamber exists for one reason – to help Atlanta thrive. From recruiting businesses to tackling policy issues, MAC s efforts in metro Atlanta are designed to promote prosperity and growth for you and your business. Georgia s bioscience and health IT industries are responsible for almost $30 billion in annual […] The post Metro Atlanta Chamber Driving Bioscience Growth appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dr. Ashish Advani and Dr. Ted Matthews of Mercer University Mercer University Health Services We sat down with Dean and SVP of Health Services, Dr. Ted Matthews, and Dr. Ashish Advani, Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy from Mercer University. Mercer University s College of Pharmacy is ranked among the top five pharmacy programs at private institutions […] The post Mercer University Health Services appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Moving Analytics This week I spoke with the co-founder, Harsh Vathsangam, of a technology company, Moving Analytics, that is working to significantly increase participation rates in cardiac rehabilitation. Over 900,000 Americans experience heart attacks each year. Still more will experience heart failure, valvular disease, and other cardiovascular problems that create a diminished tolerance of activity. We know […] The post Moving Analytics appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

  Radix Health Jay Shaffer and I sat down with co-founder of Radix Health, Dr. Arun Mohan. Radix Health uses technology to improve patient access. Radix s flagship product, DASH, is a patent-pending, cloud-based software platform that optimizes ambulatory capacity utilization and reduces scheduling cost. DASH automates and optimizes much of the work currently done by schedulers. […] The post Radix Health appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Austin Clinical Research Professionals On this week’s episode I sat down with the founder and CEO of Austin Clinical Research Professionals, Dana Austin. This company provides clinical technologists and researchers to conduct or support clinical trials. With a background in cardiology nursing, Dana and her team have particular expertise in studies around hypertension and diabetes, […] The post Austin Clinical Research Professionals appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

KSU BrainLab On this week’s episode we sat down with Steve Krontz, Director of Innovation at the KSU BrainLab, located in the Coles College of Business. They’re doing some remarkable work, using brain activity studies to analyze how individuals react to a logo, or a flavor, or a host of business-related stimuli. Additionally, Steve and […] The post KSU BrainLab appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Sharing Spaces Program On this week’s episode we focused on how the Cobb-Douglas Department of Public Health is working to reduce rates of childhood obesity. The Sharing Spaces program and Power Up for 30 program both aim to facilitate more physical activity among our student-aged populations. Childhood obesity is rising among our young people at alarming […] The post Sharing Spaces Program appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

AirWatch by VM Ware On this week’s episode we sat down with Aamir Siddiqi, the Executive Director for Enterprise Sales, Healthcare, for AirWatch by VM Ware. AirWatch is known as an industry leader and innovator in the mobile enterprise security and services space. The rise and evolution of mobile devices as business tools has been […] The post AirWatch by VM Ware appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Investment Capital, Hospice, and Legal Trends in Healthcare Over the course of the show we have often heard our guests expressing the fact that access to investment capital is one of their biggest needs. On our previous episode we talked with Tif Walker from Georgia Center for Medical Innovation about the fact that in spite […] The post Investment Capital, Hospice, and Legal Trends in Healthcare appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

  Global Center for Medical Innovation and T3 Labs This week we hosted experts from the Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) and T3 Labs. These two non-profit organizations are dedicated to providing an ecosystem and an environment that start-up healthcare technology companies can use to develop prototypes for new devices, as well as early […] The post Global Center for Medical Innovation and T3 Labs appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Big Data in Oncology We sat down with medical oncologist/hematologist, Dr. Brion Randolph, of Cancer Treatment Centers of America stopped by to talk about the impacts of genomics, precision medicine, and big data in oncology. Dr. Randolph serves as the Chief Hematologist for the Cancer Treatment Centers facility located in Newnan, […] The post Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Big Data in Oncology appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Intent Solutions and NFANT Labs We sat down with experts from two Atlanta area health technology companies, Intent Solutions and NFANT Labs. Joining us in studio were Lou Malice, Sam Zamarippa, and Tommy Cunningham. Intent Solutions is a start-up that is developing a device aimed at improving compliance with prescribed medication regimens, as well as helping […] The post Intent Solutions and NFANT Labs appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Georgia Dental Association On this week’s episode we featured president of the Georgia Dental Association and practicing Savannah orthodontist, Tom Broderick, along with members, Evis Babo and Becky Weinman, both Atlanta-based general dentists. We discussed the mission of the Georgia Dental Association, along with various initiatives the association is working on to foster oral health […] The post Georgia Dental Association appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Telehealth This week we sat down with Adrian Davis, CEO of MyIdealDoctor, a telehealth company. Adrian shared how he had spent the early years of his career in health technology and equipment sales and distribution. With the passage of the ACA he and several of his associates saw an opportunity to help meet a need […] The post Telehealth appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Pharmacogenomics This week on Health Connect South Radio we featured Bob Bean, CEO of Harmonyx, a technology company specializing in pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs. This relatively new field combines pharmacology (the science of drugs) and genomics (the study of genes and their functions) to develop […] The post Pharmacogenomics appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Improving Patient Outcomes On this episode we featured three organizations who are working on improving patient outcomes in several ways. We hosted Dr. Kim Dennis, CEO/Director for Timberline Knolls and her colleague, Sara Bright, Gary Austin, CEO of One Care, and Marc O’Connor of Curant Health came by to talk about their solutions. Timberline Knolls […] The post Improving Patient Outcomes appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Cobb2020 A few months ago, I learned about a health initiative coordinated through the Cobb-Douglas Department of Public Health. This far-reaching effort aims to improve the health of this region that hosts over 800,000 residents across a number of health and lifestyle markers such as smoking, obesity, access to primary care, and many more. Established […] The post Cobb2020 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Vitamin C and OBMedical Company On this episode of Health Connect South Radio we hosted the CEO and co-founder of Vitamin C and President/CEO of OB Medical Company. These two companies are creating technology innovations that help two distinct groups, physician practices and expectant mothers in the birthing process, respectively. Vitamin C’s Osama Hashmi realized […] The post Vitamin C and OBMedical Company appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Center for Health Transformation I hosted Steve Fraime, Director of WellStar’s Center for Health Transformation on this episode. WellStar is rather unique in its investment in an internal center for health innovation—that’s a department typically seen at academic medical centers. The WellStar health system engages with their providers to uncover ideas for opportunities to innovate that […] The post Center for Health Transformation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Innovative Health Technology On this episode of Health Connect South Radio we featured two Atlanta companies developing innovative health technology. We hosted Monitor Med Solutions and HealPros to learn about the respective problems their solutions solve. Monitor Med Solutions was founded by several Georgia Tech students to create a device that would use bluetooth technology […] The post Innovative Health Technology appeared first on Business RadioX ®.