So You Want to Transform Healthcare

We're excited to announce that So You Want to Transform Healthcare is evolving into a written content series. Subscribe to Health2047's newsletter, where we'll be talking to founders, healthcare leaders, and physicians about building impactful companies and transforming healthcare.  www.health2047.com/newsletter

Anne DeGheest, Managing Director of HealthTech Capital, joins Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Anne discusses her pioneering experience in the health tech industry since 1986 and emphasizes the importance of founders having a flexible mindset to be experimental in learning and adjust accordingly as they develop their products. Anne also describes other attributes of successful entrepreneurial teams as they listen to the voice of the customer, address or create markets, and flex both team and culture as the company grows. Resources: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bushor.2020.11.001 https://adegheest.com/ 

Charles Aunger, founder and CEO of HEAL Security, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss the pressing need for healthcare systems to identify and address vulnerabilities in their systems and devices. Charles shares his extensive experience in IT leadership and underscores the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures and the role of technology in safeguarding healthcare data and infrastructure.

This month, Shanta Whitaker, co-founder and managing director of Continuum Health Group, joins Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Shanta shares her journey from bench scientist to public health policy expert, driven by a desire to make a tangible impact on people's lives. She discusses how Continuum Health Group aims to support organizations in improving population health, addressing health equity gaps, navigating critical issues such as chronic diseases and the impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare.

This month, Dr. Khan Siddiqui, CEO and co-founder of HOPPR, joins Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss challenges within radiology and the importance of building infrastructure to accelerate AI development and to improve efficiency and diagnostic accuracy in managing and interpreting medical imaging. Dr. Siddiqui shares the "secret sauce" behind HOPPR and why partnerships, ethical data handling, and continuous learning should drive innovation and are critical to the success of healthcare transformation.   

Dr. Andrew Gostine, CEO of Artisight, focused on the transformative potential of augmented intelligence in healthcare, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Dr. Gostine highlights the development of bedside AI and its aim to enhance workflows, reduce nurse turnover, and improve efficiency by offloading specific tasks to AI so that those staff can perform direct patient care. They discuss the importance of AI evolving alongside clinicians and patients, envisioning its future impact on clinical decision support and transforming healthcare.

Dr. James Madara, CEO of the American Medical Association (AMA), and Lawrence Cohen, CEO of Health2047, join Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They highlight the importance of assuring that the physician-patient interaction is at the heart of healthcare innovation and emphasize the need for collaboration with other innovation hubs while navigating economic uncertainties in venture capital funding. The guests also reflect on the evolution of Health2047's portfolio and their hopeful outlook for the future of healthcare innovation.

Joe Marks, a seasoned expert in innovation and applied computing for over 30 years, discusses the development and applications of artificial intelligence, including generative AI. He speaks about the application of generative AI in healthcare, such as generating operating room schedules and drafting discharge summaries, but emphasizes the need for human oversight: the "human in the loop." Joe also touches on the ethical challenges, limitations, and potential future impact of AI on administrative healthcare processes and genomics-based precision medicine.

Brigadier General Mary Krueger speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. The conversation explores medical readiness in the US Army, both for individuals and units, the importance of taking care of soldiers' families, the future of military medicine, focusing on leveraging technology for improved patient care, and General Krueger's journey as a woman in the US military.

Dr. John Halamka, President of the Mayo Clinic Platform, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss the goal of transforming healthcare through platform thinking that leverages global data, focuses on de-identification and curation of data, and emphasizes equity and patient-centric solutions. Dr. Halamka highlights the Mayo Clinic Platform, designed to rapidly scale innovation and collaboration among solution developers, data partners, and healthcare service providers.

Dr. Julien Pham, founder and managing partner of Third Culture Capital (3CC), speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, managing director of medical affairs at Health2047. Julien has over 15 years of leadership experience in clinical settings and in emerging medical technology companies, including a decade as a serial healthcare entrepreneur. They discuss how venture capitalists influence healthcare transformation, and what they look for when investing in founders.

Dr. Stephen Devries, preventive cardiologist and Executive Director of the Gaples Institute, an educational nonprofit with the mission of advancing the role of nutrition and lifestyle in medicine, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss how nutrition has not historically been prioritized in medical education, but there has been a lot of recent progress and opportunity for physicians to make a big impact on patient care with nutrition education.  Dr. Devries is happy to share uplifting, deidentified testimonials about the Gaples educational programs if you email him at SteveDevries@gapliesinstitute.org. He promises they will make you smile. Learn more about the Gaples Institute: https://www.gaplesinstitute.org/

Jeb Dunkelberger, Managing Partner of Dark Mountain Healthcare, an advisory firm for venture capital, private equity funds, and portfolio companies, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Jeb published a book called, "Rich and Dying," about transforming the US healthcare economy, which was an Amazon 2021 bestseller. They discuss key messages, takeaways, and insights about healthcare transformation from the book. 

Peter Shen, Head of the Digital and Automation Business at Siemens Healthineers, speaks with Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Peter is an industry leader specifically focused on introducing new and emerging technologies to the healthcare market, including solutions in imaging IT, 3D Advanced Visualization, data analytics, digital ecosystems, and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Tao Le, founder and CEO of ScholarRx, a global platform for shared medical education, and Health2047's most recent portfolio company, speaks with host Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Tao is an internationally recognized medical educator and physician executive. They discuss how ScholarRx is building a healthier world through accessible, sustainable medical education. Learn more about ScholarRx: https://scholarrx.com/

As a caution, and as the title suggests, we will be discussing mental health. If you need immediate assistance, you can speak chat or text with a counselor at the 988 crisis line. Dr. Megan Jones Bell, Clinical Director of Consumer and Mental Health at Google, speaks with host Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss Megan's experience scaling access to effective mental health treatment and Google's consumer products and health related features designed to improve health outcomes globally. Resources Google's AI for Global Goals: https://globalgoals.withgoogle.com/globalgoals Caring for your Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health

As a caution, and as the title suggests, we will be discussing suicide and suicide prevention. If you need immediate assistance, you can speak, chat, or text with a counselor at the 988 crisis hotline.   Dr. Stephen O'Connor, Chief of the Suicide Prevention Research Program and the National Institute of Mental Health Division of Services and intervention research, speaks with host Dr. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss developed methods for suicide prevention and what to include in grant proposals for funding new research and ideas.   Resources: Grant applications for existing grants: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-MH-23-140.html New grant category RFA: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-22-120.html 

Meghan Conroy, the founder of CaptureProof and an award-winning digital health entrepreneur, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss the inspiration behind CaptureProof and the technology that makes it an innovative clinical photo and video platform for medicine.

Dr. M Christine Stock reflects on the frank discussions she's had with innovators over the past year. Thank you to all of our guests for coming on the show and to all our listeners for tuning in! Happy Holidays! Starting timestamps by guests: 2:00 Dr. Cheryl Rucker-Whitaker, Complete Care Management Partners 4:19 Buzz Stewart, Medcurio 8:55 Dr. Mira Irons, College of Physicians of Philadelphia 11:25 Yuri Goryunov, McKinsey & Company 13:09 Dr. Mike Rakotz, American Medical Association 16:45 Dr. Art Combs, FutureTech Strategies, Inc. 20:39 Dr. Peter Kim, Activ Surgical 24:01 Dr. Clyde Yancy, Northwestern University 30:54 Tina Burbine, Healthlink Advisors 34:13 Dr. Sala Webb & Marisa Wiesel, Aetna & Better Health of Ohio, OhioRISE 39:20 Kornelius Bankston, TECHPlug

Kornelius Bankston, Managing Partner and founder of Tech Plug, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Kornelius founded Tech Plug in 2019 to address health disparities and vulnerable communities. They discuss how healthcare startups really didn't know how to get their technology to vulnerable populations and how he is attempting to address that concern.

Dr. Sala Webb, the Chief Medical Officer for Aetna, and Marisa Weisel, the Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives in the Ohio Department of Medicaid, speak with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss OhioRISE and how the program is part of a new, larger strategy called the next generation of Ohio Medicaid.

Tina Burbine, Vice President of Care Innovation and Enterprise Analytics at Healthlink Advisors, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Tina has over 25 years of health IT experience living at the intersection of care management, clinical innovation, and data. They discuss the concept of hospital care at home with a deliberate focus on the importance of data, innovation, and transformation.

Dr. Clyde Yancy, Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Clyde has published more than 650 peer-reviewed manuscripts and is annually cited as one of the top 1% of scientific authors worldwide. They discuss how diversity is a pathway toward making processes better and a pathway towards excellence in healthcare.

Dr. Art Combs, currently the president of FutureTech Strategies, Inc., speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Art is a physician executive and a serial entrepreneur who has served as an officer to five successful startup companies and as a Fortune 500 senior executive. They discuss his focus in non-invasive technologies, his expertise in digital biomarkers, and the use of wearable technology.

Dr. Michael Rakotz, current Vice President of Health Outcomes at the American Medical Association, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They speak about Dr. Rakotz's national quality improvement initiative aimed at improving blood pressure control and preventing cardiovascular disease.

Yuri Goryunov, partner and technology leader in the healthcare practice at McKinsey and Company, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. McKinsey and Company is a trusted advisor and counselor to many of the world's most influential businesses and institutions. At McKinsey, Yuri helps payers, providers, and technology companies set their strategies and transform digitally. They discuss what omnichannel healthcare looks like and how our healthcare system can move towards it.

Dr. Mira Irons, President and CEO of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Dr. Mira Irons has held numerous leadership roles in all levels of medical education and authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications. They speak about how the power of national organizations lies in their ability to channel their expertise to effect significant change.

Buzz Stewart, CEO and co-founder of Medcurio, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Buzz has been using healthcare data in real-time for more than two decades with healthcare organizations such as Geisinger Health System and Sutter Health. They discuss Buzz's journey of founding and selling several healthcare startups and how ridiculously difficult it is to access healthcare data.

Dr. Cheryl Rucker-Whitaker, founding CEO of Complete Care Management Partners, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Dr. Cheryl Rucker-Whitaker is an entrepreneur, a physician, and an expert in translating epidemiologic, acute care, and social determinants of health data to services that meet patients' needs. They discuss how persistence and resilience result in success for aspiring entrepreneurs.

While 2021 was not all we hoped for, it certainly was a transformative time in US healthcare. Dr. M Christine Stock reflects on the frank discussions she's had with innovators over the past year. Hear from individual entrepreneurs working in technology innovation, philanthropy, and government to transform healthcare. Thank you to all of our guests for coming on the show and to all our listeners for tuning in! Happy Holidays!

Sam Glassenberg, founder and CEO of Level Ex, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Sam Glassenberg has been leading teams at the cutting edge of the video game industry. They discuss how Sam and his team at Level Ex harnesses video game technology and cognitive neuroscience to engage and train medical professionals.

Dr. Lee Fleisher, the CMS Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, speaks with host Dr. M Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Dr. Lee Fleisher is also a Professor of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. They discuss how healthcare will change post-pandemic to ensure that it is more resilient to emergencies.

Carl Bate, founder and CEO of RecoverX, speaks with host Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss RecoverX's mission to empower physicians with evidence-based augmented intelligence so they can make the best possible decisions for their patients.

Dr. Joe Kvedar, professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School and Senior Advisor for virtual care at Mass General Brigham, speaks with host Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Dr. Joe Kvedar is internationally recognized for his leadership and vision in the field of connected healthcare. They discuss innovations in telehealth and digital medicine that allowed a huge transformation in healthcare delivery this past year. 

Dr. Eric E. Whitaker, founder and CEO of Zing Health, speaks with host Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. Dr. Whitaker is a nationally recognized authority on public health and an expert in the health issues of African American communities. They discuss how Zing Health provides healthcare solutions for medically underserved populations. Congratulations to Dr. Eric E. Whitaker for being named to Modern Healthcare's 2021 Class of Top 25 Innovators!

Gerry Miller, founder and CEO of Cloudticity, a digital enablement partner empowering healthcare organizations to leverage the cloud, speaks with host Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. From managing electronic health records to executing the New York State Department of Health's COVID-19 pandemic response, Chris and Gerry discuss how flexibility, agility, and the speed of cloud can have a tremendous impact on the healthcare industry and the people that it serves.

Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, Director of the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment and Senior Associate Dean and professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine, speaks with host Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss how philanthropy can drive health innovation and the many projects the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment funds to achieve their goal of making Wisconsin the healthiest state in the nation.

Charles Aunger, Managing Director for Technology at Health2047, speaks with host Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of Medical Affairs at Health2047. They discuss the current state of cybersecurity in healthcare organizations, the complexity of defending against attacks and, ultimately, where organizations should look to take healthcare cybersecurity in a new direction.

Dr. James Madara and Lawrence Cohen speak with host Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of ​Medical ​Affairs at Health2047. Dr. James Madara is CEO of the American Medical Association (AMA) and Lawrence Cohen, PhD, is CEO of Health2047. In celebration of Health2047's 5th anniversary, they discuss how Health2047 was founded as an innovation subsidiary focused on chronic disease, data interoperability, radical productivity, and healthcare value to support the AMA's strategic arcs and transform healthcare.

Chris Komelasky and Neile Grayson speak with host Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of ​Medical ​Affairs at Health2047. Chris Komelasky is an advisor to Health2047 and Neile Grayson is a Managing Director of Corporate Portfolio and Project Management at Health2047. They discuss the importance of clinical research, the empowering impacts research has on a physician's practice, and how to overcome patient barriers. 

Mark Bagnall, Executive in Residence at Health2047 and ​CEO of Phenomix Sciences, speaks with host Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of ​Medical ​Affairs at Health2047. They discuss Phenomix's approach to obesity treatment and what entrepreneurs should know about the process of creating a startup company in the healthcare space.

Daphne Li, Managing ​Director of ​Business ​Acceleration at Health2047 and ​Chief Operating ​Officer at First Mile Care, speaks with host Dr. M. Christine Stock, Managing Director of ​Medical ​Affairs at Health2047. They discuss First Mile Care for diabetes prevention and a new venture that will ease the financial and business-related burdens endured by independently practicing physicians.