Podcasts about Digital health

From Vision to Reality: Building Smart Hospitals That Actually Work Healthcare expert Lorren Pettit shares insights on how hospitals are transforming from basic digital systems to AI-powered smart healthcare environments, covering real-world applications and implementation challenges. Key Takeaways: • Beyond basic digitization - Hospitals are progressing toward predictive, AI-driven care using new maturity models that guide smart technology adoption. • Southeast Asia leads adoption - Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines are pioneering smart hospital development, often outpacing traditional markets. • AI shows real results - Successful applications include medical imaging, radiology diagnostics, and automated revenue cycle management. • Culture drives success - Technology implementation requires addressing staff resistance and cultural change, not just new systems. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Can video games really save lives? In this episode of Faces of Digital Health, we sit down with Anca Petre to explore the booming intersection of gaming, virtual reality (VR) and healthcare. From Fortnite maps that teach immunity to Roblox worlds that demystify diabetes, we showcase real-world success stories and practical steps for health organizations that want to level-up patient engagement. What you'll learn 2:00 Intro & why gaming matters in 2025 4:05 Success story #1 – Fortnite immunity map 8:40 Success story #2 – Minecraft mental-health build 11:55 How creator economies (Fortnite Creative, Roblox, Minecraft) open doors for health innovators 16:10 Budgeting & ROI: making the business case 20:30 4-step framework for your first health-game project 26:45 Overcoming stigma & regulatory hurdles 31:00 Future outlook: VR, digital therapeutics & beyond Key takeaways Gaming isn't just entertainment—it's a powerful storytelling engine for complex medical topics. Creator platforms already host millions of engaged users: meet them where they play. Partner with influencers and studios to translate clinical insights into immersive worlds. www.facesofdigitalhealth.com Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/sENyLJmk9wc?si=nCDKGtPqdwtqtv6Q

Most medical care is backed by varying types of evidence, yet we apply higher standards to digital health tools before they're trusted, adopted, or reimbursed.In this special episode, guest host Lucia Savage is joined by Dr. Vindell Washington of Verily and Dr. Aaron Carroll of AcademyHealth for a candid conversation about the uneven standards we apply to digital versus traditional care. Together, they explore how we define evidence, whose voices shape that definition, and what it takes to build trust in an AI-powered healthcare future.We cover:

Brian D. Pieninck didn't take a conventional path to healthcare leadership. He started his career as an 18-year-old IT contractor and spent two decades working across the industry before becoming President and CEO of CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield. He now also serves as Chair of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, bringing both local and national perspective to the role. In this episode, Keith Figlioli speaks with Pieninck about what it means to lead a not-for-profit regional payer at a time of seismic change. With 3.6 million members and coverage that spans commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid, CareFirst has become a vital part of healthcare access and infrastructure across the Mid-Atlantic. Pieninck reflects how demographic shifts, rising costs, and policy uncertainty are challenging how healthcare organizations evolve, while staying focused on long-term outcomes.  Pieninck and Keith discuss: Advancing health equity as part of the community. Pieninck sees CareFirst not just as a payer, but as part of the region's civic infrastructure, creating economic opportunities, delivering care through primary and urgent care locations, and supporting long-term health equity initiatives across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. Medicaid coverage and its downstream impact. With nearly half of children in Maryland and DC relying on Medicaid, Pieninck warns that cuts or disruptions don't reduce the need for care; they push it into higher-cost, less coordinated settings like emergency departments. The balloon effect in healthcare financing. As costs are squeezed in one area, they inflate in another. Pieninck challenges the idea that market forces can realign care efficiently. He discusses how efforts to contain spending in one area often lead to inefficiencies elsewhere, and the system ends up paying more later because early, lower-cost interventions are underfunded or inaccessible.  Innovation that simplifies the system. Through CareFirst's innovation arm, Healthworx, Pieninick highlights the need to design a system that works for people by reducing complexity and embedding support directly into the healthcare experience. AI and infrastructure: opportunity meets readiness. With nearly three decades of experience on the technology side of healthcare, Pieninck is bullish on AI's potential—especially now that it's available at a price point that can scale. Real progress, he notes, will depend on thoughtful governance, better interoperability, and models built around human needs. This episode offers a look at how one regional plan is thinking through the tensions between access, affordability and innovation, and what that means for the broader system.  To hear Brian D. Pieninck and Keith discuss these challenges in depth, listen to this episode of Healthcare is Hard: A Podcast for Insiders. 

Chris Boyer and Reed Smith challenge a growing assumption in healthcare: that technology is the strategy. While health systems face urgent pressures—from constrained budgets to rising demand—they're investing heavily in digital solutions. But are they using technology to truly enable transformation, or simply chasing shiny objects? In this episode, they explore: Why digital transformation is often confused with digital adoption. The risk of letting vendor roadmaps dictate your innovation priorities. How to reposition technology as a flexible enabler—not the end goal. What health systems can learn from other industries that center business outcomes, not features. They are also joined by David Norris, CEO of Affineon, who shares why now is the right time for bold innovation. Drawing from his work with both enterprise healthcare systems and startups, he outlines how aligning technology with long-term strategy creates value—not just velocity. Mentions From the Show:  Shaping Tomorrow's Healthcare: Reflections on Digital Health 2025 How voice AI can slash healthcare clinicians' workloads — and offer companionship for older adults Medical centres compete to achieve ‘smart hospital' status David Norris on LinkedIn Affineon website Reed Smith on LinkedIn Chris Boyer on LinkedIn Chris Boyer website Chris Boyer on BlueSky Reed Smith on BlueSky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund.What you'll get out of this episode:Bill Taranto's Journey: From Johnson & Johnson to leading Merck's $600M GHI Fund focused on digital health and technology.Four Core Investment Areas: Drug discovery, clinical development, supply chain, and patient access/data.Portfolio Spotlights: Companies like Npower, Unnatural Products, Aerosafe Global, Cure AI, and Prognos are driving impactful innovation.Strategic Value of CVCs: Beyond capital, CVCs offer startups technical expertise, commercial agreements, and long-term support.Navigating Market Challenges: Insights on VC pullback, consolidation trends, and advice for startups on sustainable growth.To learn more about Merck:Website https://www.merck.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/merck/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Dr. Jamie Wells is back—and this time, she brought a book. We cover everything from biomedical design screwups to the glorified billing software known as the EHR. Jamie's new book, A Clinical Lens on Pediatric Engineering, is a masterclass in what happens when you stop treating kids like small, drunk adults and start designing medicine around actual human factors. We talk about AI in pediatric radiology, why drug repurposing might save lives faster than biotech IPOs, and the absurdity of thinking one-size-fits-all in healthcare still works.Jamie's a former physician, a health policy disruptor, a bioethicist, an MIT director, and a recovering adjunct professor. She's also a unicorn. We dig into the wonk, throw shade at bad design, and channel our inner Lisa Simpsons. This one's for anyone who ever wondered why kids' hospitals feel like hell and why “make it taste like bubblegum” might be the most important clinical innovation of all time. You'll laugh, you'll learn, and you might get angry enough to fix something.RELATED LINKSJamie Wells on LinkedInBook: A Clinical Lens on Pediatric Engineering (Amazon)Book on SpringerDrexel BioMed ProfileGlobal Blockchain Business CouncilJamie's HuffPost ArticlesFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Joe Galvin, Consultant Cardiologist at the Mater Hospital, explains that the Mater University Hospital in Dublin has today become the first in Ireland to establish a Centre for AI and Digital Health.

Le manque de médecins et de soignants pousse le secteur de la santé à repenser ses méthodes de travail. Les agents d'IA émergent donc comme une solution prometteuse pour augmenter les capacités des praticiens sans les remplacer. De la prise de rendez-vous à l'analyse d'imagerie médicale, ces technologies promettent d'optimiser l'efficacité du système de santé. Pour comprendre cette transformation, nous accueillons Xavier Perret Directeur Cloud Azure chez Microsoft, qui partage son expertise sur les applications pratiques de ces agents dans le quotidien médical.Notre invité détaille les trois niveaux d'agents d'IA : du simple agent conversationnel aux systèmes multi-agents complexes capables d'orchestrer des chaînes de tâches sophistiquées. Il explique comment ces technologies aident les médecins à gagner du temps sur les aspects rébarbatifs pour se concentrer sur leur cœur de métier, tout en garantissant la sécurité des données sensibles grâce à des architectures certifiées HDS et des solutions de chiffrement avancées.Pour en découvrir plus :https://www.capgemini.com/fr-fr/perspectives/blog/grace-a-lia-le-nez-electronique-flaire-les-maladies/https://www.capgemini.com/fr-fr/perspectives/publications/deployer-ia-de-confiance-sante/

Most AI in healthcare promises superintelligence—but what if that's the wrong goal entirely?In this episode, Michael and Halle speak with Othman Laraki, co-founder and CEO of Color Health, to talk about why real-world care doesn't need a perfect model—it needs a better system. Othman breaks down how Color evolved from a consumer genetics startup into a nationwide virtual cancer clinic, why most diagnostics businesses fail, and how AI can actually support clinicians without trying to replace them.We cover:

How do you lead at the cutting edge of health, data, and AI—while staying deeply human?Angeli Möller has led global data science teams across pharma giants, co-founded one of Europe's most ambitious AI alliances, and now builds high-performance biotech strategies with precision. But what truly sets her apart isn't just her technical fluency—it's her clarity, courage, and care in how she builds teams, solves problems, and pushes the boundaries of innovation.In this episode, Angeli opens up about the quiet frustrations that fuel her mission, the invisible cost of ignoring innovation, and the principles that guide her client work today. Whether you're an investor, founder, or policymaker, her journey will reshape how you think about leadership, AI, and what truly moves the needle in healthcare.Here's what you'll take away:Why most AI projects fail—and how to spot the ones that won't.How to lead technical teams with vision, warmth, and accountability.Why proprietary data matters more than fancy algorithms.What real innovation feels like—and how to know when you're missing it.At the center of it all: a calm, fiercely smart leader who sees through the noise and builds what matters.As she says: “Start with the real problem. If you don't understand the problem, AI won't help you.”Timestamps & Topics

SomX's Jessica Somauroo and Amy Thomas dive into the weeks' healthtech stories.00:00 - Intro17:28 - Public health bodies urged to launch period tracking apps to protect data

Breaking Free from Healthcare's Escape Room: Tom Lawry on AI Strategy and Systemic Hope Tom Lawry, Microsoft's former Director for AI in Health and Life Sciences and author of the new book Health Care Nation, joins us to discuss moving beyond healthcare fatalism toward actionable reform. Named one of 20 people transforming healthcare through practical AI applications, Lawry reveals how leaders can escape the industry's design flaws through strategic technology deployment and "micro-dosing hope." Essential listening for executives ready to move from critique to implementation. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

We're more connected than ever — but is our tech making us healthier, or quietly harming us? In this episode of The Extra Scoop, we're joined by physicist and cancer researcher Dr David Robert Grimes to unpack what the science really says about technology and our health — from EMFs and mobile phones to AirPods, microwaves, AI, and the platforms that shape our daily lives. Dr Grimes explores why viral misinformation spreads so easily, how social media is rewiring our emotional responses, and why he compares today's tech giants to the tobacco industry. We also dig into the long-term risks of algorithm-driven platforms and ask whether fear around radiation and devices is rooted in real science — or modern health anxiety. This is a conversation that cuts through the noise, challenges fear-based narratives, and empowers you to think more critically in a digital-first world. In This Episode, We Cover: Whether phones, AirPods and microwaves pose any physical health risks What the research says about EMFs and 5G The rise of misinformation — and why social media may be the new tobacco The long-term impact of AI and algorithm-driven tech on learning and mental health The real cost of constant outrage and viral content Simple ways to spot health misinformation and protect your wellbeing online How to stay informed without falling into fear About the Guest:Dr David Robert Grimes is a physicist, cancer researcher and science writer with a PhD in medical physics. His work focuses on misinformation, public health and science communication. He writes for The Guardian, The Irish Times and BBC Future, and is the author of The Irrational Ape, which explores why we believe falsehoods — and how to think more clearly in a world of misinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It was pretty apparent to me that something was going on with him," says Kristi Levine, describing the realization that, based on her experience as a Montessori teacher, her infant son, Trey, was missing developmental milestones. Unfortunately, Kristi's hunch turned out to be correct and Trey was later diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation called CACNA1A which is impacting his motor skills, balance, coordination and speech. Kristi and her husband, Eric, join host Michael Carrese on this installment in our Year of the Zebraseries to help us understand the disorder and its implications for Trey and their family, which includes Trey's older sister Stella.  “There's a lot of guilt involved in being a parent of a child who has a disability because you never feel like you're doing enough,” shares Eric, even though they both work full time and have becoming experts at juggling work, caregiving, advocating, and volunteering with the CACNA1A Foundation. In this candid interview, Eric and Kristi discuss the challenges of parenting a child with complex medical needs, the importance of community support, the ongoing search for treatment options, and share some advice for clinicians caring for patients and families living with rare disorders. “We just want medical professionals to respect and understand what we're dealing with on a day-to-day basis and to see our kids holistically, and not just try to fix the problem medically. Understand that for us, the biggest thing that we want for our kids is just their quality of life.”Mentioned in this episode:CACNA1A Foundation If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/raisethelinepodcast

On today's show we're excited to welcome Rick Peng, the Innovation Hub Manager and Digital Licensing Professional at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. We talk about how your organization can build an outside-in, external innovation program to deliver outsized results. Rick breaks down the secret sauce of the MSK Innovation Hub, an accelerator program designed to encourage collaborations between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and digital health companies, focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of cancer patients. We discuss their new Innovation Hub Challenge focused on AI Drug Discovery – and why the access to data sets, is a key unlock for ai driven solutions.

Erica Campbell walked away from corporate life, took a hard left from the British Embassy, and found her calling writing checks for families nobody else sees. As Executive Director of Pinky Swear Foundation, she doesn't waste time on fluff. Her team pays rent, fills gas tanks, and gives sick kids' parents the one thing they don't have—time. Then, breast cancer hit her. She became the patient. Wrote a book about it. Didn't sugarcoat a damn thing. We talk about parking fees, grief, nonprofit burnout, and how the hell you decide which families get help and which don't. Also: AOL handles, John Hughes, and letters from strangers that make you cry. Erica is part Punky Brewster, part Rosie the Robot, and part Lisa Simpson—with just enough GenX Long Island sarcasm to make it all land. This one sticks.RELATED LINKSPinky Swear FoundationThe Mastectomy I Always Wanted (Book)Erica on LinkedInThink & Link: Erica Campbell“Like the Tale of a Starfish” - Blog Post“Cancer Diagnosis, Messy Life, Financial Support” - Blog PostFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Key Topics Discussed:The philosophy of care behind RPM How RPM empowers patients and improves outcomes Common barriers for providers and patients—and how to overcome them The emotional and human impact of being “seen” through RPM Why RPM is essential for proactive care and value-based models How RPM strengthens patient-provider partnershipsWho Should Listen:Providers looking to elevate their standard of care Patients managing chronic conditionsCaregivers advocating for loved onesHealthcare leaders navigating the shift to proactive careTune in to hear why Jennifer believes every Your Health patient should be on RPM—and why the time to act is now. www.YourHealth.Org

Over half of Americans now live with at least one chronic condition, yet our healthcare system still revolves around episodic, reactionary care instead of continuous, coordinated support.We talk with Dr. Jaewon Ryu—former CEO of Geisinger and now CEO of Risant Health—about how integrated delivery systems are reshaping the way care is paid for and delivered. With decades of experience spanning medicine, law, government, and leadership at some of the most respected healthcare institutions, Dr. Ryu offers a rare inside look at what it takes to scale value-based care in a fragmented system.We cover:

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Dr. Danna Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Ezra.What you'll get out of this episode:Dr. Danna Chung's Diverse Medical Journey: From health policy and community clinics to innovative startups and AI-driven diagnostics.Personal Catalyst for Joining Ezra: A family cancer diagnosis led Dr. Chung to seek better early detection tools, ultimately connecting her to Ezra.The Power of Early Detection: Emphasizes how early cancer diagnosis, especially via total-body MRI, can dramatically improve survival rates.Ezra's Tech-Driven Approach: AI-assisted scoring, personalized follow-up, and longitudinal health tracking make their screening more effective and responsible.Strategic Growth with Function Health: Recent acquisition boosts combined offerings of lab testing and imaging, expanding access and affordability.To learn more about Ezra:Website http://ezra.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezrainc/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Five Good Things Five Good Things with Janae Sharp and Megan Antonelli: A rapid-fire segment highlighting positive developments in digital health. Janae and Megan share insights on recent innovations, successful implementations, and emerging trends that are driving progress in healthcare technology. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Send us a textWhat if your medications are working against you?Jim Wallace, former CEO of DecisionRx and Author of "Precision Medicine: AI and the Science of Personalized Healthcare," joins CareTalk to expose the massive issue of medication misfires and how pharmacogenomics can help fix it.From his time at SpaceX to leading innovation in personalized medicine, Jim explains why your DNA holds the key to safer, more effective care—and why you might not want to wait for your doctor or insurer to catch up.

Ralf-Gordon Jahns, founder of Research2Guidance, shares how life inflection points—from fatherhood to founding a pioneering consultancy—shaped his mission to revolutionize digital health. His latest venture, R2GConnect, is a global matchmaking platform empowering health tech companies, investors, and corporates to build meaningful partnerships through AI-driven, pre-vetted innovation scouting.00:32- About Ralf-Gordon JahnsRalf-Gordon Jahns is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Research2Guidance, a leading market analyst and strategy consultancy company for the global digital health market. Prior to research2guidance he was a partner and member of the leadership team of Capgemini Telecom Media & Networks. 

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Patrick Quigley, CEO at Sidecar Health.What you'll get out of this episode:Patrick Quigley, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur, founded Sidecar Health from personal healthcare frustrations.Sidecar Health boasts a sub-1% claim denial rate, compared to the industry average of 19%.The platform empowers consumers with upfront pricing data and a Visa card to directly pay providers.Their model rewards members for choosing cost-effective care, returning an average of $1,000/year.Recent expansion includes Florida and large-scale adoption by jumbo employers like Koch Industries.To learn more about Sidecar Health:Website https://www.sidecarhealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecarhealth/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives—who's helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it's crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you'll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child's education, or prepare for life's surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit myfinancialcoach.com/physiciansguidetodoctoring to meet your financial coach and find out if concierge planning is right for you. ____________ In this episode, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming explores the creator economy's potential for physicians seeking wealth and autonomy. He discusses leveraging platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Substack to monetize expertise through content creation. Dr. Woo-Ming shares success stories, actionable strategies, and common pitfalls, emphasizing a business mindset.  Three Actionable Takeaways: Clarify Your Why: Clearly define your purpose before creating any content—education, audience growth, business building, or personal fulfillment. Focus on One Platform: Choose one content channel that suits your strengths, and stay consistent to avoid creator burnout and confusion. Monetize Smart: Don't rely solely on ad revenue—offer products, services, coaching, or digital downloads to generate sustainable income.    About the Show: Bootstrap MD is the ultimate podcast for physician entrepreneurs looking to escape traditional healthcare and control their financial futures. Hosted by Dr. Mike Woo-Ming, a successful physician, entrepreneur, and investor, the show delivers actionable insights on starting businesses, creating passive income, and navigating healthcare entrepreneurship. Featuring interviews with industry leaders, physicians, and experts in telemedicine and digital health, it's your guide to building a profitable, fulfilling career. Tune in weekly at BootstrapMD.com. About the Host: Dr. Mike Woo-Ming, with over 20 years as a physician entrepreneur, has built and sold two seven-figure companies in online marketing and lead software. He runs multiple medical clinics specializing in age management, weight loss, and aesthetics, and is CEO of Executive Medical. Through BootstrapMD, he empowers physicians with coaching, courses, and events. He authored The Positioned Physician: Earn More, Work Smart, Love Medicine Again, available on Amazon. Let's Connect: www.bootstrapmd.com Join the Doctor's Online Success community at skool.com. Want to start a podcast? Check out Doctor Podcast Network.

In this week's Digital Health Roundup, MedTech Insight's Shubham Singh explores how Ketryx's launch of validated AI agents could reshape compliance automation in medtech. Marion Webb highlights news from BCI makers Synchron, Axoft and Subsense. Elizabeth Orr discusses AI advances at the FDA.

Allyson with a Y. Ocean with two Ls. And zero chill when it comes to changing the face of cancer care. Dr. Allyson Ocean has been quietly—loudly—at the center of every major cancer breakthrough, nonprofit board, and science-backed gut punch you didn't know you needed to hear. In this episode, she joins me in-studio for a conversation two decades in the making. We talk twin life, genetics, mitochondrial disease, and why she skipped the Doublemint Twins commercial but still ended up as one of the most recognizable forces in oncology. We cover her nonprofit hits, from Michael's Mission to Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer to launching the American Jewish Medical Association—yes, that's a thing now. We get personal about compassion in medicine, burnout, bad food science, and microplastics in your blood. She also drops the kind of wisdom only someone with her résumé and sarcasm can. It's raw. It's real. It's the kind of conversation we should've had 20 years ago—but better late than never.RELATED LINKS:– Dr. Allyson Ocean on LinkedIn– Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer– NovoCure Leadership Page– Michael's Mission– American Jewish Medical Association– The POLG Foundation– Cancer Buddy App (Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation)– Dr. Ocean at OncLiveFEEDBACK:Like this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the digital health IPO drought over? Halle and Michael dig into the Hinge Health IPO and what it signals for the return of digital health companies to the public markets. They explore how much equity founders typically hold at IPO, the growing role of private equity, and why down rounds aren't the deal-breaker they once were.Plus: Elizabeth Holmes' husband launches a head-scratching startup, a former McKinsey healthcare partner faces prison time, and OpenAI teams up with the FDA.We cover:

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Healthcare's greatest challenge isn't just treating disease- it's reaching patients before they become critically ill. Our next guest, Kent Dicks, is revolutionizing this approach as CEO of Life365. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience and a pioneering legacy in mobile health since 2006, Kent has dedicated his career to transforming reactive healthcare into proactive, predictive care. As a recognized thought leader who has testified before Congress on mHealth solutions for veterans, Kent combines deep technical expertise with an unwavering passion for improving patient outcomes. Through Life365's innovative Digital Health as a Service platform and strategic partnership with Microsoft, he's creating scalable solutions that connect patients, providers, and AI-driven insights seamlessly. Join us to discover how Kent's vision is shifting healthcare upstream, keeping patients healthy at home, and preparing our industry for the coming demographic tsunami. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Healthcare spending will approach $6 trillion by 2027, with 80% of seniors having chronic diseases requiring proactive managementLife365's cellular-enabled devices work "out of the box" without requiring patients to pair Bluetooth or download apps"Hardware is hard, but healthcare is just as hard or harder" - especially for Silicon Valley entrepreneurs expecting to move fastAI will consume healthcare data like nothing before, requiring real-time observations rather than weeks-old electronic health recordsThe VA partnership demonstrates how remote patient monitoring can scale to serve millions while reducing costly emergency interventionsAbout our Guest: Kent E. Dicks is a successful serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience providing dynamic and strategic leadership in new and emerging markets. While Dicks has a broad range of experience across several business sectors, he has most recently established himself as one of the true thought leaders in the mHealth (mobile health) space. In 2006, Dicks founded MedApps and immersed himself in the world of healthcare technology. He dedicated himself to improving telehealth systems -- which had shown much promise to benefit the chronic care population worldwide -- with patient-centered solutions that could provide relief to an overburdened healthcare system. While telehealth demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes, widespread adoption was elusive. The existing technology was expensive and complex – especially for the older patient population, which typically consumes the most healthcare dollars. Ubiquity of cellular technology with increasingly lower costs inspired Dicks to develop more automated and cost-effective remote patient monitoring solutions to help care for Medicare and Medicaid populations.Dicks was a leading pioneer in the evolving mHealth field, using dedicated M2M cellular “hubs” to connect patient, providers, and electronic health records. His lower-cost mHealth solutions provided the industry with a much-needed alternative to enable a proactive healthcare model. The consistent flow of accurate, real-time data provided with the MedApps solution gave healthcare professionals the ability to better track the conditions of individuals with chronic disease in order to keep them out of the hospital, intervene when necessary, and avoid expensive admissions and readmissions. Dicks implemented a strategy centered around ease of

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Jennifer Meyer, President of Commercial and Consumer Business at SonderMind.What you'll get out of this episode:Jennifer Meyer reflects on her two-decade journey in healthcare and how it led her to SonderMind.SonderMind is transitioning mental health care from access-focused to outcomes-driven.The company's innovative platform combines human-led therapy with AI-powered self-care tools.New areas of focus include women's mental health and support for chronic disease management.Product development at SonderMind is deeply informed by clinician feedback and emerging neuroscience.To learn more about SonderMind:Website https://www.sondermind.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondermind/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Sponsored by Invivyd, Inc.Nobody wants to hear about COVID-19 anymore. Especially not cancer patients. But if you've got a suppressed immune system thanks to chemo, radiation, stem cell transplants—or any of the other alphabet soup in your chart—then no, it's not over. It never was. While everyone else is getting sweaty at music festivals, you're still dodging a virus that could knock you flat.In this episode, Matthew Zachary and Matt Toresco say the quiet part out loud: many immunocompromised people may not even know they have options beyond vaccines. Why? Because the system doesn't bother to tell them. So we're doing it instead. We teamed up with Invivyd to help get the word out about tools other than vaccines that can help prevent COVID-19. We break down the why, the what, and the WTF of COVID-19 risk for cancer patients and why every oncologist should be talking about this.No fear-mongering. No sugarcoating. Just two guys with mics who've been through it and want to make sure you don't get blindsided. It's fast, funny, and furious—with actual facts. You've got more power than you think. Time to use it.RELATED LINKSExpand Their OptionsInvivydMatt Toresco on LinkedInOut of Patients podcastFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Rural to Enterprise: Anna Turman's Journey Through Healthcare Leadership and the Art of Technology Transformation Join us for an insightful conversation with Anna Turman, MHA, CHCIO, FACHE, as she shares her unique 20+ year journey from leading a rural Nebraska hospital as CEO to driving technology transformation at one of the nation's largest health systems. Currently serving as AVP IT Customer Success at Radiology Partners, Anna brings a rare triple perspective—having served as CIO, COO, and CEO—to discuss how technology leadership must adapt across different organizational scales, the critical importance of sponsorship over mentorship in career advancement, and her proven leadership strategies including intentional rounding and situational awareness. As both a healthcare executive and accomplished artist, Anna offers unique insights into the intersection of creativity and clinical excellence, the importance of giving ourselves grace as competitive leaders, and practical frameworks for leading high-performing teams whether in-person or distributed. • Scale-Adaptive Leadership: How technology strategies must evolve when transitioning from rural hospitals to large health systems, and the unique value rural experience brings to enterprise leadership • Sponsorship vs. Mentorship: Why senior champions who advocate for your advancement matter more than traditional mentors for career acceleration in healthcare IT • Leadership Rounding Framework: "Connect, Level Set, Add Value" methodology for building trust, maintaining awareness, and driving team performance • Self-Compassion in Leadership: How competitive healthcare leaders can overcome being their own worst critics and model grace for their teams • Art-Medicine Integration: How creative pursuits enhance healthcare leadership, innovation, and the human connection essential to patient care To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Send us a textEmployers struggle with rising healthcare costs, and their usual approach is to work with a bevy of vendors, including insurers, provider networks, point solution providers, and HR supply chain vendors. But these vendors are awfully hard to optimize and costs seem to keep on climbing.In this episode of the HealthBiz Podcast, David Neikrug, CEO of Optimatum Solutions, joins host, David E. Williams, to explain how poor vendor management fuels rising employer healthcare costs and what to do about it.

We have a special guest on today's episode whose voice will be familiar to regular listeners. Last year at this time, Dr. Raven Baxter occupied the Raise the Line host chair for a special ten-part series we produced in collaboration with the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness (CoRe) at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she serves as the Director of Science Communication. The series explored the latest understandings of post-acute infection syndromes -- such as Chronic Lyme and Long COVID -- with an array of experts from the Center and other researchers and providers. In this episode, we check-in with Dr. Baxter to get an update on the work of the Cohen Center, especially with regard to its mission to educate providers. “We're building programs so that clinicians can earn credit for learning about chronic illnesses that are infection associated, and we've also developed a 200-page provider manual. I really think that we will be able to shift the narrative that currently exists,” Dr. Baxter tells host Michael Carrese. That narrative includes lingering skepticism among providers of some infection-associated illnesses, which Dr. Baxter witnessed herself as a Long COVID patient, an experience that has added meaningful perspective to her work. Dr. Baxter is also working on her own time to advance knowledge and combat misinformation through a robust social media presence as “The Science Maven” and helps other scientists and clinicians to do the same. "If we're not there to fill in that void, other people will fill it for us and the narrative may not be consistent with the truth or facts." This is a great opportunity to learn about the art and science of communications that can reach clinicians and patients alike.Mentioned in this episode:Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic IllnessThe Science Maven If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/raisethelinepodcast

In this episode of The Beat podcast, host Sandy Vance sits down with Michael Frank, Director of Digital Health at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), to explore how MSK is teaming up with AWS and leveraging AI to revolutionize cancer care. Michael shares insights into MSK's mission to end cancer for life, their journey into digital transformation, and how AI technologies (like large language models and advanced data analytics) are streamlining clinical workflows, improving patient interactions, and unlocking new treatment possibilities. They also dive into the real-world impact of AI on back-office operations, the ethical considerations of using data in clinical decision-making, and why collaboration with tech partners is essential to driving meaningful change in healthcare.In this episode, they talk about:Memorial Sloan Kettering's bold mission to end cancer for lifeThe journey that brought MSK and AWS together in a shared digital health visionHow AI is transforming clinical workflows and enhancing patient interactionsTechniques for extracting and modeling patient data to inform treatment decisionsUsing data comparison and analysis to uncover clues that guide oncology careLeveraging large language models (LLMs) to connect and make sense of scattered patient informationThe importance of adapting existing tools rather than reinventing the wheelWhy healthcare leaders should lean into AI and embrace emerging technologiesHow AI may reshape the patient–provider relationship in the years to comeWhat the next wave of AI use cases in healthcare might look likePotential risks of using data in clinical decision support—and how to navigate themOpportunities to reduce healthcare costs through AI-powered back-office automationThe critical role of strong partnerships between healthcare institutions and tech innovatorsA Little About Michael:Michael Frank is Director of Digital Health at Memorial Sloan Kettering's Business Development, Strategy, and Innovation Group, where he leads efforts to develop, partner, and commercialize digital technologies including AI and precision oncology platforms. Prior to joining MSK in 2021, he held leadership roles at Pfizer, Booz & Co, PA Consulting, Phosplatin Therapeutics, and CombinatoRx, with over 15 years of experience in life sciences, innovation, and strategy. An entrepreneur at heart, Michael has launched products ranging from kitchen gadgets to medical diagnostics, and enjoys helping others bring ideas to market. He holds degrees in Biology (University of Michigan), Biomedical Engineering (Boston University), and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Guest InformationJaya Pokuri - Co-founder, Bonfire AnalyticsVinay Nagaraj - Co-founder, Bonfire AnalyticsKey Topics DiscussedHealthcare data analytics and go-to-market strategyMachine learning applications in health tech salesProcessing prescription claims and medical dataMoving beyond volume-driven provider targetingHealthcare policy challenges and data accessCompanies and Products MentionedBonfire Analytics - Healthcare data analytics platformPoint Designs - Prosthetics device company (case study)Key Statistics3x increase in sales efficiency for Point DesignsFounded Bonfire Analytics in late 2022Target market: SMB to mid-market health tech companiesResourcesBonfire Analytics Website: https://www.bonfireanalytics.com/Using Provider Data to Sharpen Your GLP-1 GTM StrategyConnect with guests on LinkedIn: Jaya Pokuri and Vinay Nagaraj Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD is joined by Andrew Rebhan, Sg2's digital health expert to explore whether innovation in digital health still exists beyond the dominant AI narrative. They discuss the current state and future of virtual care, the role of asynchronous monitoring, the resurgence of interest in ambient documentation, and how AI is reshaping data management in health care. The conversation balances optimism with realism about the systemic barriers that still hinder widespread digital adoption.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Joseph Perekupka, CEO at Freespira.What you'll get out of this episode:28-Day At-Home Program: Freespira provides a medication-free treatment for panic disorder and PTSD, completed in the comfort of the patient's home.Personalized Support: Each patient is paired with a care coach ("Sherpa") to guide them and ensure clinical success.Focus on Accessibility: Freespira addresses care gaps by targeting underserved areas and ensuring insurance coverage.Regulatory Hopes: With evolving healthcare policies, Freespira aims to achieve nationwide reimbursement and accessibility.Life-Changing Results: Patients and health plans report transformative outcomes, from daily anxiety relief to rejoining family life.To learn more about Freespira:Website http://www.freespira.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/freespira/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONLisa Shufro is the storyteller's storyteller. A musician turned innovation strategist, TEDMed curator, and unapologetic truth-teller, Lisa doesn't just craft narratives—she engineers constellations out of chaos. We go way back to the early TEDMed days, where she taught doctors, scientists, and technocrats how not to bore an audience to death. In this episode, we talk about how storytelling in healthcare has been weaponized, misunderstood, misused, and still holds the power to change lives—if done right. Lisa challenges the idea that storytelling should be persuasive and instead argues it should be connective. We get into AI, the myth of objectivity, musical scars, Richard Simmons, the Vegas healthcare experiment, and the real reason your startup pitch is still trash. If you've ever been told to “just tell your story,” this episode is the permission slip to do it your way. With a bow, not a violin.RELATED LINKSLisa Shufro's WebsiteLinkedInSuper Curious ArchiveEight Principles for Storytelling in InnovationStoryCorps InterviewCoursera Instructor ProfileWhatMatters ProjectFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

US healthcare has more unproductive labor and more unstructured data than any other industry, making it both vulnerable to disruption from generative AI and especially unprepared for it.That's the provocative thesis of Eric Larsen, president of TowerBrook Advisors. In this episode, he joins host Steve Kraus to explain why generative AI is unlike any other technology we've seen—and why the $4.9 trillion healthcare sector is uniquely exposed.We cover:

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Elli Kaplan, CEO & Founder at Neurotrack.What you'll get out of this episode:Elli Kaplan's background spans government, finance, and healthcare, with a personal connection to Alzheimer's disease.NeuroTrack's digital cognitive tests provide accurate, stress-free screening for cognitive decline.The importance of early diagnosis and its impact on treatment outcomes for Alzheimer's patients.Future of digital cognitive health: growing support from healthcare systems and reimbursement for tests.To learn more about Neurotrack:Website http://www.neurotrack.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurotrack/ Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

The new, planned, 24/7 telehealth service giving people access to online GP appointments, is due to be launched in the next month or so. 

Let us know what you think about Health Affairs podcasts at communications@healthaffairs.org. If you have 30 minutes to spare, let us know and we'll set up a 30-minute chat for the first 20 listeners that reach out. Coffee will be on us.Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Christina Farr, advisor, investor, editor-in-chief of Second Opinion Media, to the pod to discuss recent moves by Omada Health and Hinge Health to take the companies public, how the IPOs could impact the digital health market, and what gains her attention when companies make their investment pitches.Health Affairs released their first trend report, which is exclusive for Health Affairs Insiders. The first report focuses on AI in health care and you can get full access to this report by becoming an Insider. Insiders also will receive access to our June 17 event on risk adjustment trends.Related Links:Pre-order Christina Farr's upcoming book, The Storyteller's Advantage: How Powerful Narratives Make Businesses ThriveSign up for Second Opinion Media's newsletters

Today, we're diving into how funding for digital health has plummeted 3× since 2021, yet Tamar Blue still raised over $1 million for her mental-health startup, MentalHappy. Stick around for her exact playbook, complete with action challenges you can use today. Let's get started!

Balancing AI Innovation with Human-Centered Healthcare: A CDO's Perspective Eric Smith shares how Memorial Hermann Health System is revolutionizing healthcare delivery through responsible AI implementation. Learn how their pioneering governance model ensures technology enhances rather than replaces human connection, while improving operational efficiency and patient outcomes across one of Texas' largest health systems. • Strategic AI governance is crucial for responsible healthcare innovation • Technology implementation must prioritize both operational efficiency and human connection • Successful digital transformation requires strong partnerships between clinical and technical teams • AI can enhance personalized care delivery while reducing administrative burden To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Christina Farr, advisor, investor, editor-in-chief of Second Opinion Media, to the pod to discuss recent moves by Omada Health and Hinge Health to take the companies public, how the IPOs could impact the digital health market, and what gains her attention when companies make their investment pitches. Health Affairs released their first trend report, which is exclusive for Health Affairs Insiders. The first report focuses on AI in health care and you can get full access to this report by becoming an Insider. Insiders also will receive access to our June 17 event on risk adjustment trends.Related Links:Pre-order Christina Farr's upcoming book, The Storyteller's Advantage: How Powerful Narratives Make Businesses ThriveSign up for Second Opinion Media's newsletters Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

What happens when you blend the soul of Mr. Rogers, the boldness of RuPaul, and just a pinch of Carrie Bradshaw? You get Sally Wolf.She's a Harvard and Stanford powerhouse who ditched corporate media to help people actually flourish at work and in life—because cancer kicked her ass and she kicked it back, with a pole dance routine on Netflix for good measure.In this episode, we unpack what it means to live (really live) with metastatic breast cancer. We talk about the toxic PR machine behind "pink ribbon" cancer, how the healthcare system gaslights survivors when treatment ends, and why spreadsheets and dance classes saved her sanity. Sally doesn't just survive. She rewrites the script, calls out the BS, and shows up in full color.If you've ever asked “Why me?”—or refused to—this one's for you.RELATED LINKS:Sally Wolf's WebsiteLinkedInInstagramCosmopolitan Essay: "What It's Like to Have the 'Good' Cancer"Oprah Daily Article: "Five Things I Wish Everyone Understood About My Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis"Allure Photo ShootThe Story of Our Trauma PodcastFEEDBACK:Like this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.