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Ardy Arianpour is CEO & Co-Founder of Seqster the leading healthcare technology company that puts the patient at the center of all their health data. He is a visionary health tech executive with 20+ years driving innovation in biotech and digital health. Prior to starting Seqster, Ardy launched several clinical and consumer-based genetic tests as CCO of Pathway Genomics, and served as SVP of Ambry Genetics, which sold to Konica in 2017 for $1 Billion. As a key player in the 2013 landmark SCOTUS decision scrapping gene patents, Ardy played an instrumental role in expanding genetic testing access with the launch of BRCA testing benefiting patients and family members across the country. Ardy received his BS in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine and an MBA from Marshall Goldsmith School of Management. He was a Medical, Marketing, and Media's (MM&M) Top 40 Healthcare Transformer and San Diego Business Journal 40 under 40. In this episode we discuss health data silos, the history of Seqster, digital front door use cases, and which Metallica album is best.

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Catalyst. To virtually tour Catalyst and claim your space on campus, or host an upcoming event: https://www.catalysthealthtech.com/ (CLICK HERE) --- After coming to grips that his professional work was creating data silos, our next guest set out to fix what he sees as healthcare's number one problem- the disconnection of the data ecosystem.   Ardy Arianpour, CEO of Seqster, joins us to discuss how his company has become an industry leader capable of aggregating, standardizing, and visualizing disparate health data into a comprehensive 360-degree view of a patient in real-time.  While together, Ardy also shares why Seqster is poised to help lead the revolution of breaking down data silos.   Join us for this passionate conversation to learn how Ardy and the Seqster team make it quick and easy for anyone to have real-time access to their health data. Let's go!  Episode Highlights: Ardy's beginnings in the healthcare industry that gave him the idea of creating true  longitudinal health records His fateful meeting with Bills Gates and the importance of transparent data sharing The top 3 things that Ardy's most excited about and what sets Seqster apart from other healthcare data companies Ardy's future vision for the industry About our Guest:  Ardy Arianpour is CEO & Co-Founder of Seqster, the leading patient-centric SaaS healthcare technology company that enables organizations to drive efficient healthcare via comprehensive medical records (EHR), individual genomic profiles (DNA), and personal health device data. For the first time, users create their own matched, longitudinal health data profile across all of their US-based healthcare data sources through person-centric interoperability.  Ardy is a visionary health tech executive and serial entrepreneur in biotech and digital health. Prior to starting Seqster, Ardy launched several clinical and consumer-based genetic tests as CCO of Pathway Genomics, and served as SVP of Ambry Genetics, which sold to Konica in 2017 for $1 Billion. As a key player in the 2013 landmark SCOTUS decision scrapping gene patents, Ardy played an instrumental role in expanding genetic testing access with the launch of BRCA testing benefiting patients and family members across the country. Ardy received his BS in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine and an MBA from Marshall Goldsmith School of Management. He was a Medical, Marketing, and Media's (MM&M) Top 40 Healthcare Transformer and San Diego Business Journal 40 under 40. Links Supporting This Episode: Seqster website: https://www.seqster.com/ (CLICK HERE) Ardy Arianpour LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardyarianpour/ (CLICK HERE) Seqster app: http://app.seqster.com (CLICK HERE) Seqster Twitter page: https://twitter.com/Seqster (CLICK HERE) Clubhouse handle: @mikebiselli Mike Biselli LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebiselli (CLICK HERE) Mike Biselli Twitter page: https://twitter.com/mikebiselli (CLICK HERE) Visit our website: https://www.passionatepioneers.com/ (CLICK HERE) Subscribe to newsletter: https://forms.gle/PLdcj7ujAGEtunsj6 (CLICK HERE) Guest nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqk_H_a79gCRsBLynkGp7JbdtFRWynTvPVV9ntOdEpExjQIQ/viewform (CLICK HERE) Support this podcast

On today's episode, meet Laurie Myers. She is Director of Global Health Literacy and Oncology Health Equity at Merck. Laurie got her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Yale, and her MBA in Health Care Management at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Laurie is a Medical Marketing & Media (MM&M) Top 40 Healthcare Transformer, and she's a passionate leader of Merck global health literacy efforts.

In this episode, Amy and I discuss Pain Care Labs, her apperance on shark tank, why the adoption of new medical technology takes so long, hurdles when taking a product to market, and more. Dr. Amy Baxter Bio: As Founder and CEO of Pain Care Labs Pain Relief, Dr. Amy Baxter's mission is to eliminate unnecessary pain. She invented and patented VibraCool® Vibrating Cryotherapy to treat tendinitis and decrease opioid use, and her Buzzy® device has been used to control needle pain for over 32 million needle procedures. She has been named a Healthcare GameChanger, Healthcare Transformer, Wall Street Journal “Idea Person”, Most Innovative CEO of the Year by GA Bio, a Top 10 Disruptors in Medical Tech, and “Top Women in Tech to Watch” by Inc. She is currently developing a wearable VibraCool Low Back pain reliever to accompany VibraCool Knee Pain and VibraCool Elbow Tendinitis Relief, and exploring regenerative implications of thermal and vibratory energy. After graduating from Yale University and Emory School of Medicine, she completed pediatrics residency and child abuse and emergency pediatrics fellowships. Prior to becoming a full-time CEO, double-boarded pediatric emergency physician Dr. Baxter founded and directed PEMA Emergency Research, Scottish Rite, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Federally funded for her work in needle pain management, she has published multiple first author papers and textbook chapters and lectures nationally and internationally on sedation, procedural pain management, and the incidence, cause and consequences of needle phobia. To develop her neuromodulation pain reduction platform, Dr. Baxter was awarded a 1.1MM Fast-Track SBIR by the NIH. She wrote the patents for cooling and vibration utilization to decrease pain, and prepared and filed the FDA 510K submission for medical devices, securing the FDA expansion of the utilization to include muscle pain and cosmetic injection pain control. A founding Board Member of the Society for Pediatric Sedation, additional experience includes the Standish board for hospital pain relief, Trustee of the Robert A. Heinlein Butler Library, Editorial Boards of Medscape and Elsevier Pediatrics, and Board Member of the International Women's Forum Georgia Chapter. She has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Baxter reviews for multiple scholarly journals, conferences, and national and international grant boards. Speaking venues include Exponential Medicine, Bloomberg, Converge, AARP Life at 50+, TEDx and TEDMED. Dr. Baxter is known for creating and validating the BARF nausea scale for children with cancer. She is also known for turning down Mark Cuban, Robert, and Mr. Wonderful on Shark Tank.

Patients deserve easy access to their medical records. With digital healthcare solutions on the rise, new companies are providing patient-centric solutions to gather, own, and share personal health data. Dr. Bob speaks with Seqster CEO and Co-Founder Ardy Arianpour, who is striving to make health data more accessible for patients. And Kate interviews Marie Dagenais-Lewis about creating inclusive workplaces for employees with disabilities. Guest:Ardy ArianpourSeqster, CEO and Co-FounderArdy Arianpour is CEO & Co-Founder of Seqster, an award-winning SaaS healthcare platform that enables organizations to drive efficient healthcare via comprehensive medical records (EHR), individual genomic profiles (DNA), and personal health device data. For the first time, users create their own matched, longitudinal health data profile across all of their U.S.-based healthcare data sources through person-centric interoperability. Ardy is a visionary health tech executive and serial entrepreneur in biotech and digital health. Prior to starting Seqster, Ardy launched several clinical and consumer-based genetic tests as CCO of Pathway Genomics, and served as SVP of Ambry Genetics, which sold to Konica in 2017 for $1 billion. As a key player in the 2013 landmark SCOTUS decision scrapping gene patents, Ardy played an instrumental role in expanding genetic testing access with the launch of BRCA testing benefiting patients and family members across the country. He made Medical, Marketing, and Media’s (MMM) list as a Top 40 Healthcare Transformer and was recognized among the San Diego Business Journal’s 40 under 40.Ardy received his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from UC Irvine and his MBA from Marshall Goldsmith School of Management.Hosts:Terry Wilcox, Executive Director, Patients RisingDr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob”, Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest.Kate Pecora, Field Correspondent Links:SeqsterPatients Rising Concierge Need help?The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands. Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.orgHave a question or comment about the show, want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent?Drop us a line: podcast@patientsrising.orgThe views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising. 

A New Way to Succeed as a Software Tech EntrepreneurIn this episode of Boss-it, Uruguayan immigrant, Sandra Shpilberg tells her fascinating story, from landing in New York, aged just 16, with her family, through educating herself, to finding a mission to do work that would make an impact.Sandra is an author, tech entrepreneur as well as Top 40 Healthcare Transformer. She founded, built & sold Seeker Health, a digital platform that connects seriously ill patients with clinical trials.Sandra explains her practical approach to setting up a tech business in Silicon Valley – going against established mores – and gives actionable tips. Her book is both an inspiration and something of a route map for aspiring tech entrepreneurs who may feel they don’t quite fit the Silicon Valley mould.https://www.sandrashpilberg.com/Sandra's new book New Start Up Mindset

Deemed a Top 40 Healthcare Transformer by Medical Marketing & Media, Sandra Shpilberg is the CEO of the digital patient-finding platform SeekerHealth, which she founded in 2015. Sandra was no stranger to the medical field when she launched her successful brand, previously working in the biopharmaceutical space as Vice President of Commercial Development and Strategic Marketing for Nora Therapeutics as well as Executive Director at BioMarin Pharmaceutical. Additionally, Sandra is the best-selling author of New Startup Mindset: 10 Mindset Shifts to Build the Company of Your Dreams.   Today, Sandra joins me to highlight insights from her book New Startup Mindset, which discusses the lessons learned through her journey of founding and leading SeekerHealth. Sandra shares how she approached this entrepreneurial venture, the two types of difficulties we face as founders, and insights into the exit process. Sandra also discussed whether inspiration is necessary for creation, why it is crucial to address burnout as an entrepreneur, and the importance of prioritizing mindset and personal growth as a founder.   “There really is no way to create new things if you’re not pushing yourself to be a beginner.” - Sandra Shpilberg   Today on When She Founded: How the lessons in Sandra’s book New Startup Mindset helped her succeed with her book launch Sandra’s career journey and the myths she busted as she launched SeekerHealth The problem that Sandra set out to solve through her brand and how she found the conviction to pursue her vision Why clinical trials are so important in the eyes of patients and the current focus for most clinical trials The importance of inner mindset and how Sandra intervened with her inner critic The value of a professional network and how Sandra found her early customers Stumbling points along her entrepreneurial journey and what Sandra learned through these struggles The impact of burn out, how long it takes to recover from it, and the importance of honoring your body’s needs Why you shouldn’t wait to resolve your pain before you begin creating The difference between a vacation and a retreat, and why you should retreat rather than quit What mindfulness truly is and how it applies to business How Sandra’s personal experience with immigration has fueled her career journey Connect with Sandra Shpilberg: Sandra Shpilberg Sandra Shpilberg on LinkedIn Sandra Shpilberg on Facebook Sandra Shpilberg on Instagram Sandra Shpilberg on Twitter New Startup Mindset: 10 Mindset Shifts to Build the Company of Your Dreams by Sandra Shpilberg   Subscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes! Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of When She Founded with your host, Somer Hamrick. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to visit our website, connect with Somer on LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes across social media.

COVID-19 Question Answer Session In this episode, we learn more about COVID-19, mask making materials, viral transmission, risk factors, origins of the virus, and more. We're living in a constantly changing world and it is critical that we examine our practices and assumptions closely. Dr. Baxter shares what her research has uncovered and what you can do about it to stay safe, healthy, and happy. About Amy Baxter, MD Amy Baxter MD FAAP FACEP is the founder and CEO of Pain Care Labs, founded in2006 with the mission to eliminate unnecessary pain. She invented and patentedVibraCool® Vibrational Cryotherapy to treat tendinopathies and decrease opioid use; her disruptive Buzzy® device has been used to control needle pain for over 32 million needle procedures. Her Oscillice technology has been confirmed in 30+ RCTs and was named"Industry Leader in Noninvasive Pain relief" by Frost & Sullivan.Dr. Baxter developed her neuromodulation pain-reduction platform with a 1.1MM SBIRNIH grant. She has received 7 patents, and novel FDA 510K indications for treating muscle and injection pain. She has been named a 2018 Healthcare Gamechanger, Healthcare Transformer, WallStreet Journal “Idea Person”, Most Innovative CEO of the Year by GA Bio, a Top 10Disruptors in Medical Tech, and “Top Women in Tech to Watch” by Inc. She is also known for turning down Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, and Mr. Wonderful on SharkTank. Episode links: Facebook page where Dr. Baxter does her live presentations M, W, & F is: https://www.facebook.com/buzzyhelps/ Nature study showing nasal entry: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0868-6 Link to comorbidities in NEW York: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2765184 Mexico data: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.20.20072223v1.full.pdf Great website for mask info: https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/ More about PainCareLabs (Amy's company): https://paincarelabs.com/ This is to the Power Over Pain page where all the different vlogs and resources are collected: https://buzzyhelps.com/pages/power-over-pain-options-for-pain-relief-at-home The recording of her showing how to do nasal irrigation is here: https://youtu.be/3UE6KI2JCFE More COVID-19 resources: https://outcomesrocket.health/covid19/

Reduce pain better than opioids and heal injuries faster naturally. Dr. Amy Baxter shares her cutting edge research in the field of vibration and temperature therapy that you can do at home. Listen in here! After researching pain and practicing pediatric emergency medicine for 20 years, Dr. Amy Baxter invented and was federally funded to research a cryovibration device (“Buzzy”) to eliminate pain from shots. “Buzzy” has now blocked pain from over 32 million needle procedures. When adults started using Buzzy to avoid opioids after surgery, Dr. Baxter went full time to create and research reusable drug-free devices like VibraCool and DuoTherm Vibrating Back Relief. Dr. Baxter publishes and speaks internationally on drug free pain relief, pain management, procedural sedation, and created and validated the BARF scale for children with cancer to rate nausea. In her role as Chief Medical Officer and CEO of Pain Care Labs, Dr. Baxter has won numerous awards including the GA Bio "Most Innovative CEO", “Top 50 Healthcare Transformer", and "Industry Leader in Noninvasive Pain Relief." She was called the "Idea Person" by Wall Street Journal, and Top Women in Healthcare to Watch by Forbes magazine. Amy has given TED talks on the rise, cause, and consequences of needle phobia, and on the Future of Pain Management at Exponential medicine. She is also known for turning down Mr. Wonderful on Shark Tank. --Topics listed below. The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-35 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at The Elite Academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-35 TOPICS: 0:50 Welcome and Intro 3:00 The science of pain (acute and chronic) 7:30 Amy's journey to this unusual place 13:30 critical muscle-receptors (pressure sensing) that interact with pain neurons 15:00 TENS units, creams and other pain solutions that only solve part of the problem 17:00 frequencies and amplitudes of vibration and their impact on pain and muscle soreness 18:35 vibration compared to massage and stretching in decreasing delayed onset muscle soreness 20:30 whole-body vibration plates 22:25 the body is designed to get bigger and grow in response to manageable strain 25:30 the latest research on precise vibration patterns 31:15 the impact of ibuprofen, vibration and ice on inflammation, recovery and healing 39:25 sleep, supplements, therapies and physical solutions that docs don't know they can prescribe for pain 42:00 physical problems need physical solutions 43:10 the temperature side of the pain equation 51:00 where to find Amy's pain and recovery products 54:00 what Amy is up to next! Guest: Dr. Amy Baxter https://paincarelabs.com/ Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-35 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at The Elite Academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-35 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

Juan Pablo founded Babyscripts in 2014 with the vision that internet - enabled medical devices would transform the delivery of pregnancy care. Since 2014, Juan Pablo has been named a Healthcare Transformer by the Startup Health Academy in New York and a Wireless Lifechanger by CTIA for his work in detecting problems in pregnancy faster. Juan Pablo is also the architect of the first "Prenatal Care Moonshot" focused on eliminating preterm birth by 2027 through mobile/digital technology and Babyscripts has been named Champions of Change in Precision Medicine by Barack Obama and the White House. Juan Pablo has raised $8.6 million in venture/angel financing for furthering his vision of a data centric model in prenatal care which includes the recent closure of a Series A of $5.5 million. He has orchestrated large partnerships with General Electric and their Healthymagination initiative and the March of Dimes specifically targeting the elimination of premature birth. He has also led the Babyscripts sales team, closing large hospital deals with more than 13 health systems around the country and successfully signing a co-development deal to build an at-risk product with Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Juan Pablo is a frequent speaker on the future of health care. He has spoken at the mHealth Summit on "How to Demonstrate Value in Digital/Mobile Health," at the national HIMSS conference on "Establishing ROI and Forming Partnerships: Digital Health Dating," and at the Bio+Tech conference on "Collaborating for Patient Engagement." He has pitched and won Startup Competitions at SXSW at their Barracuda Bowl and the 1776 Healthcare Challenge Cup. He has also been invited to share his thoughts on podcasts and write op-ed articles on startup fundraising and the future of health care. He was recently interviewed by Medistrategy and wrote "3 Musts for Raising Your First Round" and "Why Disruption in Health IT is like a Tiramisu Cake." SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS At mHealth Summit on "How to Demonstrate Value in Digital/Mobile Health" At the national HIMSS conference on "Establishing ROI and Forming Partnerships: Digital Health Dating" At NVTC on "How do Incubators and Accelerators Work" At the Maryland Tech Council Conference on "Collaborating for Patient Engagement" At Dialogue for Action Conference, "Mobile Health: How can It Play a Role in Cancer Prevention and Early Screening of Disease” AWARDS Named Healthcare Transformer by the Startup Health Academy Named Wireless Life Changer by CTIA Company has been named a Champion of Change in Precision Medicine by Barack Obama and the White House Pitched and Won the Startup Barracuda Bowl in SXSW Pitched and Won the 1776 Healthcare DC Challenge Cup Pitched and Won the Innovation X Challenge at Florida Hospital PODCASTS MediStrategy Voices in Healthcare Finance The Pitch COMMUNITY WORK Mr. Segura is actively involved in community service, serving on the Advisory Council for Catholic Charities and the Spanish Catholic Center and was a politically appointed board member of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB). The Spanish Catholic Center is an organization that helps serve more than 30,000 Hispanics in the DC area on health care, employment, and educational issues. The CSB is a $150 million local agency that provides services for people in Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church who have mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities. 00:00 The steady rise of maternal mortality in the U.S. 01:20 The state of maternity health today. 02:15 The disparity of care with the structure of the health care community. 03:50 The structure of health care by the provider, as Juan sees it. 04:50 Why the cost of care has tripled in managing pregnancies. 05:20 Why the management of pregnancy should be directed by a more risk-specific model. 06:00 Looking at pregnancy as a condition, not a disease. 06:25 How technology can help improve healthy pregnancy management on the provider side. 08:30 “You have to look at what's actually effective, and what's a waste of resources.” 09:00 Evidence-based care. 09:30 The economics of the global fee. 13:50 The optimal amount of visits for pregnancy management before you begin to have diminishing returns. 14:45 “There has to be a shift with this current structure.” 15:30 “The global fee, like a bundle, encourages innovation.” 15:50 “The question is, can the industry have the willingness to innovate?” 17:00 “Resources need to be allocated to the right patients at the right time.” 22:35 What needs to happen when we do make this shift into a new model. 24:40 “Convenience has a value.” 25:10 “Do we have the willpower to see that change through? 25:40 What Babyscripts does. 26:30 About 25% of maternal deaths are related to hypertensive disorders in some manner. 27:20 Creating a completely different standard of care. 27:50 What Babyscripts is exactly, and how it works. 30:00 How Babyscripts started, making the patient's journey more convenient. 31:40 You can learn more at getbabyscripts.com, or follow @babyscripts on twitter.

MediStrategy with Kip Piper Episode 11: Improving Prenatal Care and Birth Outcomes Via Mobile Technology: Interview with Juan Pablo Segura of Babyscripts Summary What if we could eliminate preterm birth by 2027? There’s an app for that. That is the moonshot goal of Babyscripts, a new model in pregnancy management that seeks to improve prenatal care and birth outcomes by supporting both pregnant moms and their physicians. The app has been adopted by several of the nation’s top health systems, including MedStar Health, George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, Northwestern Medicine, UT Physicians, and Aurora Health. A graduate of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Juan Pablo Segura is the Co-founder and President of Babyscripts, the only doctor-delivered digital health tool that employs remote monitoring and big data to detect problems sooner. The innovative Babyscripts technology has been recognized by Startup Health as a ‘Healthcare Transformer’ and by CTIA as a ‘Wireless Lifechanger.’ The venture was also a member of the inaugural GE Consumer Healthcare program. Segura is a sought-after speaker on the future of digital health and consumer empowerment in the healthcare space; he has given presentations at mHealth, HIMSS, WEGO Health, Health Datapalooza, and Health 2.0. Today Segura discusses how the Babyscripts mobile app can improve birth outcomes, more rapidly detect at-risk pregnancies, facilitate patient-doctor communication between office visits, improve patient satisfaction, increase reimbursement for obstetricians, and lower overall healthcare costs. Listen and learn how the Babyscripts team has ‘labored’ to create and test a groundbreaking, evidence-based mobile app available only through obstetricians. Subscribe in iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud | Libsyn | RSS Feed Topics Covered [2:25] The nuts and bolts of Babyscripts New model for managing pregnancy Employs remote monitoring and big data Detect problems faster Help obstetricians deliver better care and improve birth outcomes [4:38] How the Babyscripts app works for doctors and moms Pregnancy is, of course, not a ‘disease’ 60-70% of pregnancies are low-risk App functions to detect complications in a preventative manner [8:25] Segura’s motivation to focus on prenatal care His mother experienced two miscarriages, yet no explanation offered Fascinated by ‘internet of things’ and data Wants to rethink how pregnancy care is delivered [13:35] How Babyscripts is distinct from other pregnancy apps Only available through doctor (mobile prescription) Partnership with physician increases engagement Automation allows doctor access to data on blood pressure and weight [21:18] How Babyscripts functions App provides expectant mothers to-do list, with evidence-based tasks approved by their doctor Mommy Kit shipped to patient containing blood pressure cuff and weight scale Minimum of one reading per week sent to doctor Doctor are alerted to abnormalities in real time [28:16] The process of validating the ROI story Majority of doctors paid lump sum for prenatal care and delivery (regardless of number of visits) Data collected at home reduces 40-50% of visits to doctor’s office Frees up slots to maximize revenue and reduce costs Allows doctors to spend more time with patients with high-risk pregnancies [39:30] Why treating obstetrical care like a commodity does not produce optimal results System imposes one-size-fits-all model Money not spent in most beneficial way [44:52 ] The traction Babyscripts is gaining with health plans, state Medicaid programs, and leading health systems Used to providing reimbursement for scientifically validated methods Fond of innovation Babyscripts studies have proven increased compliance and patient satisfaction [58:39] Segura’s best advice for entrepreneurs in the healthcare tech space Give yourself five years to see meaningful traction and scalability Learn from what is working and replicate Adopt sincere humility and a willingness to learn from others Connect with Juan Pablo Segura of Babyscripts Babyscripts Website Twitter Connect with Kip Piper, Host of MediStrategy Website Twitter Piper Report Blog LinkedIn About MediStrategy and Kip Piper The MediStrategy podcast offers informative interviews with healthcare leaders and insights on hot business and policy issues in Medicare, Medicaid, and health reform. Health executives, policymakers, entrepreneurs, authors, and other influencers share challenges and opportunities in America’s rapidly changing $3.2 trillion health care system. MediStrategy is hosted by Kip Piper, a top expert on Medicaid, Medicare, and health reform. A prominent consultant, speaker, and author, Kip Piper advises health plans, state Medicaid agencies, hospitals and health systems, provider associations, life sciences companies, and investment firms.  Subscribe in iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud | Libsyn | RSS Feed

Dr. Thomas Tsang, CEO and co­founder of Valera Health, talks about his life ­transforming work going from a practicing internist to writing legislation for the Affordable Care Act, his decision to become an entrepreneur and the camaraderie found as a Healthcare Transformer. GUEST: Dr. Thomas Tsang, Valera Health HOST: Steven Krein, StartUp Health LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, New York, NY ● Writing Policy Legislation; A Life­Transforming Opportunity ● The Decision to Become an Entrepreneur ● Educating, Convincing and Selling: The Early Adopters (Access the full transcript here: https://medium.com/p/5b697104d72b)

Our guest today is Melissa Thompson, the founder and CEO of TalkSession, Inc., a healthcare technology company that develops web-based platforms for therapy sessions between mental healthcare providers and patients. In 2013, Melissa was selected as a “Healthcare Transformer” for the StartUp Health Academy Entrepreneurship Program, in partnership with GE and is also a part of Springboard Enterprises’ Life Sciences Accelerator. TalkSession was featured at the White House in September 2013 as a technology that would change the future of mental healthcare. Prior to founding TalkSession, Melissa was an analyst at Goldman Sachs, where she worked in digital marketing and technology strategy for clients, including the United Nations, G2 Investments, Forbes Magazine, The Weinstein Company, Publicis, and the New York Stock Exchange. Melissa is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, and she and her company were profiled for healthcare innovation in publications including The Financial Times, Mashable, CBS SmarterPlanet, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Business Week, The San Francisco Chronicle, Mashable, and Wired Melissa is a member of 37Angels, a community of women angel investors; a Board Advisor to the Flawless Foundation, an organization committed to enhancing education about neurodevelopment and behavioral challenges; a Technology Advisor to Newport Academy, a treatment program for teens suffering from mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse issues; and is on the Board of Directors of the Center for Health Innovation, Women in Healthcare & Life Sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices