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Ankoor Shah, VP of Clinical Excellence at Included Health, joins Kellogg MBA student Sonia Salunke to unpack how Included Health is redesigning the healthcare experience. They discuss what it takes to deliver truly personalized, all-in-one care - blending virtual, in-person, and AI-driven support. From building an integrated care model that centers patient experience to enabling value-based care, this episode explores what the future of connected, tech-enabled healthcare could look like. LinkedIn Timestamps: (1:58) Ankur's background and journey to working in healthcare (8:11) Overview on the personalized healthcare experience at Included Health (14:20) Understanding Included Health's customers and business model (20:36) Unpacking the member-first culture at Included Health (22:36) The technical capabilities that drive the experience (27:12) When to deliver care in-person vs virtual vs AI-based (30:42) Metrics to demonstrate success to members and customers (38:00) Rethinking the pharmacy experience (42:06) Rapid-fire Q&A Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update.
Irfan Alam, Founder & CEO of FrontrowMD, joins Kellogg MBA student Ryan Walsh to discuss Frontrow's mission to improve how people shop for healthcare by providing ratings and reviews from medical experts on OTC health products.LinkedInTimestamps: (0:11) – Introduction to Irfan Alam(4:15) – FrontrowMD and its Mission (10:21) – Building Consumer Trust and Navigating Skepticism(16:36) – The Vetting Process for Providers and Products(27:28) - Competition in Consumer HealthcareVisit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update.
In this episode, Dr. Mindy Goldman, Chief Clinical Officer at Midi Health joins Joy Basinger and Hannah McGillivray to discuss how Midi Health is transforming menopause care for cancer survivors. Midi Health is a virtual care platform dedicated to providing expert-led, personalized menopause and midlife care for women, including those with complex medical histories such as cancer survivors. We discuss Dr. Goldman's career journey, the latest advancements in menopause treatments particularly for cancer survivors, and how Midi is leveraging partnerships to provide expert-driven care.
Ryan Terry, Managing Director and Digital Transformation Officer for the Healthcare and Life Science Industry (HCLS) at Google Cloud, joins Kellogg MBA student Sonia Salunke to dive deep into Google's role in healthcare, the future of AI and cloud computing, and what it takes to drive real digital transformation in a historically slow-moving industry. LinkedInTimestamps: (1:47) – Ryan's background and journey to working on technology in healthcare (5:22) – Overview on Google Cloud and Google's role in healthcare (10:06) – Supporting customers through digital transformation (14:42) – Key learnings from other industries (17:20) – Evolution of AI and its impact on healthcare (20:25) – Debunking misconceptions about data privacy and security (22:10) – Big tech's role in healthcare (26:50) – Looking ahead at the future of Google Cloud in healthcare (31:29) – Rapid-fire Q&A Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update.
Ari Saft, VP of Product at Tia, joins Kellogg MBA student Sonia Salunke to discuss Tia's growth, innovative care model, and the future of women's health. LinkedIn Timestamps: (0:58) – Ari's background and journey to Tia (2:41) – The early days of Tia and its evolution (10:40) – Designing healthcare specifically for women (16:21) – Leading product at an integrated care system (24:48) – The future of Tia: What's next? (29:58) – Key lessons from Tia in shaping the future of healthcare (32:55) – Rapid-fire Q&A Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update.
Zack Abbott, PhD, CEO & Founder of ZBiotics, joins Kellogg MBA student Ryan Walsh to discuss how ZBiotics is helping people live healthier, richer lives with genetically engineered probiotics.Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update. LinkedIn Timestamps: (0:35) - Meet Zack Abbott(3:32) - ZBiotics - genetically engineered probiotics(8:10) - Growing probiotics industry(15:54) - Consumer attitudes toward GMOs(26:19) - Expanding use cases for probiotics
Elizabeth (Liz) Burstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Neura Health, joins Kellogg MBA student Ashley Lemon to discuss how Neura is transforming neurological care + Liz's entrepreneurial experience and plan for continued success in an evolving digital health landscape.LinkedInTimestamps:(00:36) Intro to Neura Health and Liz's founding journey(4:51) Business model: membership and reimbursement(7:25) Responding to customer feedback as a product-first team(8:55) Value proposition for patients and plans(11:46) Standing out amongst the "hype" in digital health VC(14:24) Investor expectations for AI(17:06) Fundraising and smart growth(20:31) Challenges and rewards of founding(21:49) Leading and decision-making guided by core valuesVisit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update.
Nick Mercadante, JD, CEO & Founder of PursueCare, joins Kellogg MBA student Ryan Walsh to discuss how PursueCare is providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment to individuals battling substance use disorder (SUD).Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update. LinkedIn Timestamps: (0:58) - Meet Nick Mercadante(6:46) - PursueCare, a virtual addiction care platform(13:26) - Regulatory context for addiction telemedicine(17:23) - RESET and RESET-O, prescription digital therapeutics for substance abuse and opioid abuse disorder(23:40) - PursueCare reimbursement model(31:15) - Outcomes and contingency management
In this episode, Adriana Krasniansky, Head of Research at Rock Health, sits down with Joy Basinger and Irina Ahmad to discuss 3 healthcare predictions for 2025: Artificial Intelligence: In 2025, AI adoption will accelerate on the provider side as health systems transition from pilots to enterprise level partnerships. Clinical documentation AI will become commoditized, while opportunities for AI solutions to differentiate will be in diagnostics, treatment, and monitoring of disease. Women's Health: Per Rock Health year-end review, reproductive and maternal health jumped 7 places among top funded clinical indications. In 2025, funding and traction in women's health will extend beyond historically well-funded indications such as maternity, menopause, and fertility, to include more expansive use-cases across the lifecycle. Big Tech & Wearables: In 2025, big tech firms will make another push into healthcare, this time with wearables. Companies such as WHOOP, Oura, and Apple are already actively designing and launching wearable health products, aiming to expand their role in clinical care, chronic disease management, and monitoring.Read more of Adriana's work at Rock Health, including "2024 Year-End Review" and “Healthcare Innovation at the turn of 2025”.Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update. Linkedin
Tina Keshani, co-founder and CEO of Seven Starling, joins Kellogg MBA student Kaiya Adam to discuss how Seven Starling is transforming mental healthcare for women, starting with maternal mental healthcare. LinkedIn(4:57) Exploring Tina's journey cofounding Seven Starling while in business school (10:07) Assessing the current state of maternal mental health in the U.S. (15:15) Understanding Seven Starling's specialized care model, including individual therapy, group therapy, and medication management (19:57) Integrating data to help patients get better faster (24:39) Partnering with OB/GYNs to enable access to care (27:08) Contracting with major health plans to support affordability (34:32) Scaling after the Series A funding round
Dr. Eva Luo, OB/GYN and Head of Clinical Solutions at Pomelo Care, joins Kellogg MBA student Kaiya Adam to discuss how Pomelo Care is tackling the maternal health crisis in the U.S. with a compassionate and evidence-based care model. Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update. LinkedIn Timestamps: (2:04) - Meet Dr. Eva Luo (7:45) - Assessing the current state of maternal health in the U.S. (8:55) - Exploring Pomelo Care's 24/7 virtual and in-person service offerings (19:35) - Understanding Pomelo Care's compassionate, evidence-based model (28:49) - Measuring the positive impact of Pomelo Care's model on clinical outcomes (30:46) - Pioneering value-based innovations in maternal health
94% of benefits leaders believe that mental health benefits are very important to employees, and mental health is currently the top area of VC investment in digital health (raising $682M in the first half of 2024). As this spotlight has paved the way for countless mental health companies, how do leaders like Lyra Health differentiate themselves among employers and create new offerings tailored to high-need patient segments? Amy Cosler, SVP of Partnerships, joins Joy Basinger & Hannah McGillivray, Kellogg MBA students, to discuss how Lyra Health is changing the game for mental healthcare. Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare, and follow our socials so you never miss an update. LinkedIn Timestamps: 1:47 - Intro of Amy's role & what Lyra does 8:30 - Justifying the cost of mental health benefits to employers 15:30 - Lyra's differentiators & who it appeals to 22:40 - Opportunities for Lyra's expansion 29:30 - The future of specialized mental health services
How can value-based care transform the lives of marginalized communities in the US? Dr. Kameron Matthews, Chief Health Officer at Cityblock, joins Joy Basinger, Kellogg MBA, to discuss how Cityblock supports high-risk Medicaid patients with care teams deeply rooted in their communities. Together, they explore: - How Cityblock earns the trust of high-risk Medicaid patients - Why a focus on primary care can change patient lives - How value-based care models can drive better financial and health outcomes Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare, and follow our socials so you never miss an update. LinkedIn Timestamps: 1:08 - Intro & overview of Cityblock's services & business model 11:15 - Primary care as preventative care 17:00 - Role of community health partners 22:50 - How Cityblock makes money
In this episode, Jordan Marsh and Mimi Rawitscher sit down with Tim Calkins, Clinical Professor of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, to explore the future of biomedical marketing. They delve into Kellogg's renowned marketing expertise, the school's growing focus on healthcare, and how marketing strategies in the healthcare sector differ from those in traditional industries.
In this episode, Irina Ahmad dives into the healthcare affordability crisis with Itzik Cohen, Founder and CEO of PayZen, which aims to be the operating system for healthcare affordability. They discuss how fintech solutions can ease the financial experience of accessing healthcare, how PayZen leverages AI and machine learning, and the future of the healthcare payment system.
In this episode, Joy Basinger sits down with Raj Lakhanpal, Founder & CEO of SpectraMedix, a value-based care analytics platform. They discuss what tools are critical for health plans' success in value-based care and how to unlock the power of data.
In this episode, Hannah McGillivray and Prottusha Sarkar sit down with Amanda Murphy, the Chief Operations Officer of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub in Chicago, and her right-hand woman, the Lab Operations Manager, Juhi Naik. They discuss the mandate of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohubs, the operations that go into running a research institute, as well as career advice for those interested in healthcare.
In this episode, Kellogg students Molly O'Connell, Vishisht Verma, Anna Crean, Rachel Langholz, Seerat Kaur, Shagun Sharma, Srijamya Raghuvanshi, and Ignacio Gajer, join Pam Divack to explore the transformative experiences and insights of students from Kellogg's "Medical Technologies in Global Public Health" course. They discuss the course's objectives, the unique collaboration between students, professors, and global health experts, and the role of the nonprofit sector in shaping healthcare worldwide. Students share insights from their interactions with local communities and healthcare professionals in Kenya, offering a ground-level view of health challenges and innovative solutions. Finally, our guests reflect on how the course has enriched their professional skills and personal growth, enhancing their overall Kellogg experience.
In this episode, Dan Ertis, Senior Manager of US Vaccines at Pfizer, joins Pam Divack to share insights from his journey through Pfizer's Marketing Rotational Program. Dan discusses his motivations for attending Kellogg, the unique aspects of Kellogg's healthcare program that stood out to him, and the valuable lessons he has learned as a recent Kellogg alum.
In this episode, Jordan Marsh sits down with Sohail Azeem, Chief Strategy Officer of Medsys Health. They discuss remote-patient monitoring and its impact on reducing adverse health outcomes, the technology Medsys Health utilizes, how they utilize artificial intelligence, and much more. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Pam Divack.
In this episode, Joy Basinger and Ilana Solomon sit down with Sarath Degala, COO of Privia Health. They discuss the challenges of providers in value-based care, and how Privia empowers providers to succeed in value-based care.
In this episode, Pam Divack sits down with Sarah Emond, President and CEO of ICER (the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review), an independent non-profit research organization that evaluates the evidence on the clinical and economic value of prescription drugs, medical tests, devices, and health system delivery innovations. They discuss the history of ICER and how it collaborates with stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem, the key trends and industry pressures giving rise to an increased need for value assessments and comparative effectiveness research, how ICER is working to improve the US Healthcare System, and why this work is critical for aspiring healthcare leaders to track.
In this episode, Kassi Pantvaidya and Pam Divack sit down with Neal Batra, Principal - Life Sciences & Health Care Strategy at Deloitte and Head of Deloitte's Future of Health™ practice. They discuss the future of consumer health, the key trends giving rise to "Consumer as CEO" in healthcare, and the impact of consumerism on the healthcare industry. Neal also offers insights from his career and shares invaluable career advice for MBA students.
In this episode, Irtaza Haider and Pam Divack sit down with Abbas Kazimi, Chief Business Officer of Nimbus Therapeutics. They discuss Abbas' career journey and role at Nimbus, the complexity of the biotech landscape and positioning your company for success, and being bold in biopharma. Abbas also offers insights into the importance of developing your leadership style and advice for MBA students and aspiring healthcare leaders. If you have any ideas for new episodes, please reach out to the Kellogg Healthcare Club.
In this episode, Ellen Wilcox, Head of Listening at consumer-focused VC Listen Ventures, chats with Mallika Madhusudan and Hannah McGillivray about her report, Mindsets from the Middle. This report unpacks the mindsets that define midlife womanhood in the US in a consumer-obsessed way and how brands in this space should be building with them at the center. Instead of asking the midlife woman to reprioritize, brands should seek to redesign what she already prioritizes.
In this episode, Irina Ahmad and Hannah McGillivray chat with Alessandra Henderson, Co-founder of menopause care company Elektra Health. They chat through securing funding for a women's health startup, the economic and clinical importance of menopause care, and advice for entrepreneurs. If you have any ideas for new episodes, please don't hesitate to reach out to Irina or Hannah on LinkedIn.
In this episode, Arielle Bogorad, SVP of Employer/ Market Strategy at Progyny, joins Hannah McGillivray and Ilana Solomon to discuss how Progyny is changing the way employers, patients, and physicians think about fertility benefits. They chat about designing outcome-centered benefit plans, attracting customers, partnering with ecosystem players, and advice for MBA students. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Hannah McGillivray or Ilana Solomon.
In this episode, Jordan Marsh sits down with Andres Lazarte, founder and president of a value-based care start-up Basis Health. They discuss how Basis Health was founded, what makes it unique, the challenges Basis has faced in implementing their model, and advice Andres has for anyone interested in making a meaningful difference in healthcare. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Pam Divack.
In this episode, Scott Wu, Ignacio (Nacho) Gajer, and Pam Divack sit down with Chris Ehrlich, Chief Executive Officer at Phoenix Biotech Acquisition Corp. and a Kellogg Healthcare Alum. They discuss Chris' career in biotech investing, the history of the Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference and Healthcare at Kellogg, trends in biotech investing, and advice for MBA students. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Pam Divack.
In this episode, Dr. Alex Harding, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Development at CRISPR Therapeutics, sits down with Pam Divack to discuss his background and career path, what makes CRISPR "revolutionary," and how to succeed in biotech business development. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Pam Divack
In this episode, Robert Garber, Partner at 7wireVentures, sits down with Irina Ahmad and Joy Basinger to discuss his healthcare predictions for 2024, specifically around topics relating to AI, Health Equity, and GLP-1 therapies. Robert's top three predictions: AI: The majority of health systems will leverage generative AI in clinical documentation and conversational tools. Health equity: Payers and MCOs will drive more integrated SDoH-focused initiatives tied to the CMS Framework for Health Equity and improvement of HEDIS measures. GLP-1 Therapies: As payers face increasing demand to ease GLP-1 restrictions, successful weight loss startups will incorporate these therapies as a part of a broader, thoughtful weight-loss solution.
In this episode, Jill Angelo, Founder and CEO of Gennev, joins Hannah McGillivray and Joy Basinger to discuss how Gennev is disrupting the menoapuse care space. They chat about attracting customers, partnering with ecosystem players, and securing funding as a start-up. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Hannah McGillivray or Joy Basinger.
In this episode, Amit Shah, COO of Virta Health, sits down with Ilana Solomon to discuss how Virta health is working to reverse Type II Diabetes in over 100 million people. They explore topics related to continuous remote care models, data in healthcare, health equity, and patient centered diabetes and obesity care. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Ilana Solomon.
In this episode, Chris Benecchi, Chief Business Officer of Sage Therapeutics, joins Hannah McGillivray to discuss how Sage is tackling postpartum depression through the recent oral treatment launched in December '23, Zurzuvae. They chat about addressing the stigma behind PPD, educating providers, partnering with stakeholders, and finding mentors. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Hannah McGillivray.
In this episode, Abner Mason, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of SameSky Health, sits down with Ilana Solomon and Joy Basinger to discuss health equity. They explore topics related to cultural determinants of health, the impact of politics on care provision, and the importance of collecting data to measure and reduce disparities. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Ilana Solomon or Joy Basinger.
In this episode, Cassie Choi, Co-Founder / Chief Health Equity & People Officer joins Joy Basinger and Hannah McGillivray. They discuss her journey in treating the nation's most vulnerable populations at Pair Team, the role of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in advancing health equity, and the future of Medicaid innovation. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Joy Basinger or Hannah McGillivray.
In this episode, Ned McCoy, President & Chief Executive Officer at Civica, sits down with Ankit Aggarwal to discuss generic injectable drug shortages in the United States and what Civica is doing to tackle the issue by creating a non-stock, non-profit entity in partnership with major hospitals and health systems. Ned McCoy has been with Civica since its 2018 launch and prior to being CEO, served as Chief Operating Officer where he was responsible for commercial operations, research and development, manufacturing/supply chain and business development. Ned initially joined Civica as the Chief Business Development Officer, responsible for developing and signing long term supply partnerships to prevent drug shortages and establish fair pricing. Prior to Civica, Ned had a successful career of 32 years with Abbott across various business divisions and roles. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Pam Divack.
Matt Rogers, Co-Founder and Head of Operations at Partum Health, joins Christina Kappil and Ankit Aggarwal to discuss starting Partum Health, how the company is transforming postpartum care, and the ups and downs of starting a business. Matt also provides impactful insights for current and aspiring healthcare leaders and entrepreneurs. This episode is brought to you by the Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference and Kellogg Healthcare Club. Partum Health is a past attendee of the Startup & Growth Fair, an event hosted as part of the Kellogg Business of Healthcare conference. If you are interested in learning more or participating in the event being held on January 26th, 2024, please reach out to Ankit and Christina. To buy your ticket, visit our eventbrite page.
In this episode, Yoshiko Ono, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Carrot Fertility, joins Mallika Madhusudan and Pam Divack. They discuss how Carrot Fertility is innovating the fertility care and benefits landscape, partnering with stakeholders across the industry, and improving fertility care. Yoshiko also provides impactful insights for current and aspiring healthcare leaders. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Pam Divack.
In this episode, Ellie Schwab and Pam Divack discuss all things clinical trial innovation, real-world evidence, and the future of tech and healthcare, with Craig Lipset. Craig Lipset is a recognized leader at the forefront of innovation in clinical research and medicine development. He is an advisor to technology and biopharmaceutical companies, leading universities, and the venture community, bringing vision and driving action at the intersection of research, digital solutions, and patient engagement. Mr Lipset was the Head of Clinical Innovation and Venture Partner at Pfizer, on the founding Operations Committee for TransCelerate Biopharma, and on the founding management teams for two successful startup ventures (Perceptive Informatics and Adnexus Therapeutics). During that time, Mr Lipset designed and launched multiple industry firsts — from the first fully remote/virtual clinical trial for a new medicine to the first returning of results and data to research participants. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, the MedStar Health Research Institute, and the People-Centered Research Foundation (the central office for PCORnet), as well as on the Editorial Board for Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Pam Divack.
In this episode, Ellie Schwab and Yash Kamani discuss all things value based healthcare and population health with Dr. Kannan Mutharasan. Dr. Mutharasan, a practicing Board Certified Cardiologist, brings a unique and interesting perspective to these topics as a clinician on the field.
Zack Caplan, VP of Provider Network & Strategy at Stellar Health, joins Jake Howell and Pam Divack. He provides an overview of Stellar Health and their work in value-based care, how Stellar Health leverages data and analytics to provide recommendations to primary care physicians, and the big trends and questions that will shape the future of VBC. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Pam Divack. To learn about the Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference, please contact Jake Howell.
Kristin Viswanathan Wolff, Vice President of Market Access at bluebird bio, joins us to discuss the cell and gene therapy landscape, why this is gene therapy's “moment,” and opportunities to advance collaboration across the healthcare industry to expand access and use of these innovative treatments. To learn more about Healthscape, or to join the podcast, please contact Ellie Schwab or Pam Divack.
Derek J. Robinson, M.D., MBA, FACEP, CHCQM, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) discusses the trends and challenges facing healthcare today, and opportunities to advance health equity across the healthcare system. To learn more about Healthscape, or to join the podcast, please contact Ellie Schwab or Pam Divack.
Vikram Rajan, current Kellogg student and co-chair of the Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference, gives a peek behind the curtain on all that went into planning and executing this major event, from the meaning of the theme "Weaving the Future" to how the team navigated the logistical hurdles of the pandemic. For further information and updates on the conference, please visit kelloggbhc.com or follow on @KelloggBHC on social media.
Consulting recruiters rejoice! According to Fabio La Mola, head of L.E.K. Consulting's Singapore office, now is a great time to enter field, especially in the healthcare space. In addition to sharing advice for Kellogg students based on his more than two decades consulting experience, Fabio discusses key healthcare trends in the Asia-Pacific region.
Is there life after MBB? Hear from Kellogg alum Pankaj Sahni, who shares how he pivoted from McKinsey to Medanta, a private super-specialty hospital based in Gurgaon, India. Founded in 2009, Medanta treats more than 22,000 patients annually, with 30 super specialties and a presence across multiple cities. Pankaj discusses Medanta's vision for delivering best-in-class healthcare in the region and the organization's growth strategy over the past ten years.
Jennifer Meyer discusses DispatchHealth's business model and why in-home care is making a comeback! Jennifer is the Chief Development Officer at DispatchHealth, a rapidly growing healthcare provider that delivers acute care to patients in their home. Prior to DispatchHealth, Jennifer was a vice president with DaVita and a junior partner at McKinsey and Company in their healthcare systems and services practice. Jennifer is a Kellogg alum and received her bachelor of science in finance and marketing from The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
Daniel Hosler discusses the intersection healthcare and private equity, healthcare trends, and his experience founding a private equity firm. Dan is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Duneglass Capital, a private equity firm that is focused on healthcare services. Prior to founding Duneglass Capital, Dan started 3 companies, was the Co-Head of Healthcare Investing at Sterling Partners, and most recently led M&A for an eye care rollup. Dan is a Kellogg alum and earned his BA in Biochemistry from Rice University.
In this episode Samuel Ethiopia discusses digital health, the challenges of starting a business, and how AI is improving outcomes in healthcare. Samuel is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of DocSpera. DocSpera is a venture backed pre and post-operative care coordination platform that addresses care continuum challenges facing procedural specialists and operating room professionals. Prior to founding to DocSpera, Samuel worked at Yahoo and Strategy&. Samuel is alum of Kellogg's MMM program, where he earned an MBA and Masters in Engineering Management from Northwestern University. Additionally, Samuel has a B.S. in in Chemical Engineering from UC Davis.
In this episode AJ Joseph discusses his career journey before and after Kellogg, the role of generics in the healthcare market, and quality and innovation in generics. AJ is the Vice President of Institutional Market Development and Corporate Development at Lupin Pharmaceuticals. Lupin is a leading global generics pharmaceutical company and the third largest pharmaceutical company in the U.S. by prescriptions filled. AJ is a Kellogg alum and also holds a BS in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois and an MS in Exercise Physiology from the University of Miami. Prior to his role at Lupin, AJ worked in business development roles at Becton, Dickinson and Company and at Hospira.