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Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen, where we explore the strategies helping Canadian businesses thrive in today's changing work landscape. Today, we're discussing the transformative power of hybrid work solutions and how flexible workspaces are benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises across Canada.Joining us is Terri Pozniak, Executive Vice President and Country Manager for International Workplace Group (IWG). She'll share insights into the benefits of hybrid work policies, IWG's growth in Canada since the pandemic, and why hybrid working is a smart business strategy for SMEs.Key Highlights:1. The Benefits of Hybrid Work Policies to Reduce Costs and Help SMEs Navigate Economic Pressures: Terri will explain how hybrid work policies help SMEs reduce costs and navigate economic pressures, and what are some of the key savings contributing to this impact on the bottom line.2. International Workplace Group's Growth in Canada Over the Past 5 Years: Terri will discuss how the pandemic impacted IWG's growth in Canada, leading to hybrid working becoming the default model, and the specific steps IWG has taken to meet the evolving demands of Canadian businesses.3. Why Hybrid Working Is a Smart Business Strategy for SMEs: Terri will explain why hybrid working is a smart business strategy for small and medium-sized businesses, and how it contributes to increasing professionalism, productivity, and agility in a competitive market.4. How Ricoh Helps SMBs Solve Challenges: Terri will share how IWG, through brands like Regus, Spaces, and HQ, is helping SMBs solve specific challenges, particularly in enabling effective collaboration between onsite and remote employees.5. IWG's Expansion Plans for Canada: Terri will outline IWG's expansion plans for Canada over the next two years to help more companies reduce overhead costs and cut reliance on long-term leases.Special Thanks to Our Partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAGoogle: https://www.google.ca/A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/For more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

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In this episode of the Ori Spotlight Podcast, Jason C. Foster welcomes Dr. Julie Allickson, Chief Technology Officer for Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics. With over 30 years pioneering regenerative medicine - from early bone marrow transplant programs to today's cutting-edge cell and gene therapies - Julie shares her journey and insights on translating innovative therapies from discovery to clinical impact.Together, they explore how academic medical centers are evolving to bridge the gap between research and commercialization through integrated manufacturing capabilities, multi-site clinical trials, and strategic partnerships. Julie discusses Mayo Clinic's approach to managing 30+ clinical trials across three sites, the critical role of automation and AI in reducing costs and improving scalability, and why thinking about commercial viability early in development is essential widespread patient access.Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-g-allickson-phd-76129062/

Enhancing Pediatric Practice Efficiency with Call Centers and Virtual Assistants featuring Dr. Igor TroganIn this episode of The Pediatric Lounge, hosts George and Herb welcome frequent guest Dr. Igor Trogan to discuss the implementation and benefits of call centers and virtual medical assistants in pediatric practice. Dr. Trogan shares insights on the necessity of call centers due to front desk inefficiencies, the logistics of setting up a call center, and the advantages of using virtual assistants from abroad. They delve into the impact on scheduling, patient care, and overall practice management. The conversation also highlights the technology used, the renaming of call centers to 'patient care centers' to avoid blame, and the importance of preserving the human element in pediatric care. Dr. Trogan emphasizes the need for a step-by-step approach to integrate these changes smoothly into any practice.00:00 Introduction to The Pediatric Lounge00:38 Meet Dr. Igor Rogan01:11 The Need for a Patient Care Center02:31 Setting Up the Patient Care Center04:53 Virtual Medical Assistants06:30 Call Center Operations08:56 Handling Appointments and Records15:48 Technology and Tools27:43 Managing Remote Workers34:58 Challenges with Traditional Medical Assistants36:46 Advantages of Virtual Medical Assistants38:08 Managing a Virtual Medical Assistant Team39:56 The Role of Technology in Modern Practices44:32 Maintaining Team Culture Remotely50:16 Cost Savings with Virtual Medical Assistants51:09 Future of AI in Medical Practices54:36 The Importance of Human Touch in Pediatrics01:02:25 Steps to Implementing Virtual Medical Assistants01:05:15 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport the show

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Jerry spoke to Solene Schirrer of VOICE Ireland which, since 2023, has organised an annual national recycling bin survey. VOICE Ireland says the findings of such surveys may help in reducing costs for households and helping to change policy. VOICE Ireland believes particular retail sectors could be making a greater financial contribution to the cost of recycling. To take part: https://www.voiceireland.org/news/the-national-recycling-bin-survey-is-back---and-we-need-your-help-to-make-real-change

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Vetri Venthan Elango and Dr. Renu Dhanasekaran MD PhD, the founders of Arithmedics, a company that uses generative AI and data intelligence to reduce administrative time and costs for providers. Arithmedics uses generative AI and data intelligence to reduce billing mistakes and claim denials. Its software generates and explains codes to streamline the billing process and uses data from completed claims to reduce future denials. Join Dr. Mathew, Dr. Elango and Dr. Dhanasekaran as they discuss what physicians need to understand about implementing AI platforms for administrative tasks such as billing and coding. Produced by Andrew Sousa and Hayden Margolis for Steadfast Collaborative, LLC Mixed and mastered by Hayden Margolis Gastro Broadcast, Episode 76, presented by TissueCypher from Castle Biosciences

Mantra says CEO has begun the process of burning his 150M OM tokensCircle Debuts Stablecoin-Based Network to Reduce Costs, Delays in Global PaymentsCoinbase Launches Regulated XRP Futures as Bullish Momentum Accelerates

I'm going to be honest with you, I can't summarize the tariffs situation for you—too much is happening at once and you never know when it'll change again. That said, what I can do is share solutions and strategies to navigate these tariffs as an indie retailer. With creativity, strategy, and a proactive approach, you can minimize disruption, protect your profit margins, and even uncover new opportunities.  In this episode, we're going to cover both traditional and out-of-the-box tariff solutions independent retailers can use to navigate the increased tariffs with confidence. For show notes and resources mentioned in this episode visit www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode243. Kathy Cruz is an Independent Retail Coach who helps store owners work smarter, profit more, and grow their brick and mortar businesses. Connect with Kathy and learn more here: Website & Mastermind Group:  Savvy Shopkeeper Instagram: @savvyshopkeeper 

In this insightful episode of The Dental Wealth Nation Show, host Tim McNeely is joined by Matthew Godley, the CEO of Spendly, to explore innovative strategies for dental practices to reduce costs and increase profitability. As dental practices strive to enhance their bottom line and grow their EBITDA, this episode offers valuable insights into leveraging technology for cost reduction. Matthew Godley, with his personal and professional ties to the dental industry, introduces Spendly—a revolutionary cost reduction platform designed to streamline operating expenses for dental practices. Throughout the episode, key topics include the challenges of managing spiraling expenses, common areas of overspending, and the powerful impact of cost reductions on EBITDA and practice valuations. Listeners will discover the importance of benchmarking tools and how Spendly facilitates seamless cost comparison across various categories like payroll, health benefits, retirement plans, and commercial insurance. Matthew explains how his platform is helping dental practices achieve savings, sometimes up to 50%, which significantly contributes to their financial growth without disrupting daily operations. For dentists looking to optimize their practice expenses, Matthew provides practical advice on how to identify potential savings opportunities and verify them. The conversation highlights the significance of continuously monitoring expenses and the role of technology in driving financial efficiency over the next few years. Whether you're a dental practice owner or part of a dental service organization (DSO), this episode is a must-listen for anyone aiming to improve their financial standing through strategic cost management. Don't miss out on these expert insights that can transform your practice and boost your profitability.

This research paper introduces DeepSeek-R1, a large language model (LLM) enhanced for reasoning capabilities using reinforcement learning (RL). A preliminary model, DeepSeek-R1-Zero, utilised RL without initial supervised fine-tuning, showcasing inherent reasoning abilities despite readability issues. DeepSeek-R1 addresses these limitations through multi-stage training incorporating cold-start data, achieving performance comparable to OpenAI's o1-1217. Furthermore, the study demonstrates the successful distillation of DeepSeek-R1's reasoning capabilities into smaller, more efficient LLMs. The researchers open-source their models and data to foster further research in this area.

The community association at Love Lane has received eight thousand pounds in the latest round of grants allocated to climate projects from East Hants District Council. This has gone towards solar panels to help reduced their energy costs over many years to come. We hear from Liz and Emma from the Petersfield Community CentreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Daily Chronicle of AI Innovations on January 27 2025⚡ DeepSeek's Disruption: Why Everyone (Except AI Billionaires) Should Be Cheering

China's DeepSeek has made headlines with its groundbreaking advancements in AI, challenging global leaders with its state-of-the-art chatbot and surpassing many benchmarks in the industry.DeepSeek R1, a new Chinese AI model that is significantly cheaper and less computationally intensive than its Western counterparts, yet achieves comparable performance. Its open-source nature is a key differentiator, challenging the dominance of proprietary models like OpenAI's ChatGPT. DeepSeek's success prompts questions about the future of AI development, particularly concerning the balance between accessibility and control, and highlights China's growing competitiveness in the global AI landscape. This challenges the previously held belief that only companies with significant resources can lead AI innovation. The affordability and accessibility of DeepSeek are considered major disruptive factors.

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Home and contents insurance premiums are continuing to rise in northern Australia, regardless of whether nor not home owners are making claims. And that is despite the Government's cyclone reinsurance pool, designed to reduce costs. 

In this episode, hosts David and Steve, welcome Ryan Daniel, the founder of EHVA. They explore the capabilities of EHVA, an AI platform designed to handle customer service inquiries, make reservations, and conduct interviews with a natural human-like interaction.Ryan shares his entrepreneurial journey from growing up in West L.A. and starting his first internet company to working in restaurant design with his father and eventually creating EHVA. Listeners also experience a live conversation with EHVA, demonstrate its realistic and efficient response in handling typical guest service interactions.Ryan discusses the importance of realistic AI voices and the future of AI in the hospitality industry, emphasizing that AI will serve as an augmentation rather than a replacement for human staff.Key Topics for This Episode:The Evolution of Conversational AI in HospitalityHow EHVA helps mitigate labour shortages and growing payroll costsWhat is the step-by-step process for integrating EHVA into hotel operationsWhy AI technology is important for branding and humanization Watch the FULL EPISODE and see how EHVA.AI handles real guest service interactions on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AMbtIUsv_GYSponsor spot:This episode is sponsored by EHVA.AI Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:EHVA.AI: https://ehva.ai/Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-daniel-630933307/?originalSubdomain=prFor full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/129Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Connect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil...

Send us a textMaster business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/What if a single number could transform how you think about discounts, broken tools, or even your team's decisions?In this episode, Steve reveals the "X Factor"—a deceptively simple formula that will make you rethink every dollar in your business. Learn how this tool turned his landscape company from chaos to profitability and why it can do the same for you.Don't miss out on this eye-opening method that could save your business thousands and supercharge your bottom line. Disclaimer:BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.Register for the free Financial Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs Webinar here: https://www.byfiq.com/ Support the show

In this episode of the Millions Were Made podcast, Jessica Marx and Brooke Dumas tackle listeners' questions about optimizing business operations for sustainable growth. They explore key strategies to streamline processes, save costs, and scale your company to seven and eight figures without sacrificing quality or team morale.Learn how to evaluate headcount efficiency, implement automation that enhances—not detracts from—your customer experience, and avoid common pitfalls like misaligned team roles or short-sighted software investments. Plus, Brooke asks the tough questions about balancing automation with a personal touch and the key considerations when hiring a COO.Don't let inefficiencies hold back your growth. Tunein now!Learn more about the Business Performance Audit: https://tailoredpremier.com/business-performance-assessmentHighlights(01:08) How to identify areas of overspending on headcount and improve cost efficiency.(02:34) The role of industry-specific software in optimizing workflows and scaling operations.(04:35) Dispelling fears about automation and maintaining a high-quality customer experience.(06:00) How streamlining routine processes benefits both customer satisfaction and employee morale.(08:30) Avoiding the pitfalls of overloading employees with unrelated tasks and misaligned roles.(12:44) Understanding the ideal timing and qualifications for bringing on a COO.(16:22) Why ongoing process evaluation is essential for sustainable growth and long-term operational success.Connect with Jessica:Instagram: @millionsweremade and @thejessicamarx   Website: Million Were MadeWork with Jessica: Tailored Premier

Harmony Healthcare IT, described by CEO Tom Liddell as an "enterprise data management solution," has expanded over time from archiving health care data and decommissioning systems to management secondary uses, and especially AI, which "allows us to think in different ways." At the CHIME Fall Forum conference, Liddell talks in this video of the "life cycle of data" and how it is often important to have quick access to data that is stored deep in an archive, even if the data isn't being used day to day.  Every healthcare organization has hundreds of IT systems storing health data, and having a thoughtful approach to archiving legacy applications is important.  Key to this decision is the quality of the data being archived, the costs saved by sunsetting legacy applications, and the security of the data archiving solution.  Finding the right partner that can do all of these is essential. Harmony Healthcare IT consolidates data stored in many different places and robustly removes the unneeded old storage and applications. By centralizing control over data, the service improves security, reduces costs, and helps organizations maximize their use and therefore the value of their data. This is "data management for life." Learn more about Harmony Healthcare IT: https://www.harmonyhit.com/ Health IT Community: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

Happy New Year, and welcome to a special episode of China Manufacturing Decoded. Our guest, Owen Haacke, co-founder of Supply Chain Shark, dives deep into how importing into the U.S. may shift in 2025 under President Trump's second term. Topics include HTS codes, effective tariff strategies, and much more. Whether you're an American importer or an international company selling into the U.S., this episode is packed with valuable insights.   Show Sections 00:00: Introduction and greetings. 03:10: HTS Codes: The Foundation of Import Tariffs. 06:34: The Importance of Country of Origin. 10:20: Examples of Adjusting HTS Codes to Reduce Costs. 18:45: Tariff Engineering: Redesigning Products to Save Costs. 23:10: The De Minimis Program: Opportunities and Risks. 32:50: Wrapping Up.   Related content... Get assistance from Sofeast with our various supply chain management services Get in touch with Owen Haacke on LinkedIn Visit supplychainshark.com Trump's Second Term: Tariff Talks Ignite Global Tensions [Podcast]   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact us on X @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB  

Join Bhavin Shah and Ryan Wallner for a recap of announcements and news from KubeCon North America 2024. Check out our website at https://kubernetesbytes.com/ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241119538933/en/Spectro-Cloud-Closes-75m-Series-C-Led-by-Growth-Equity-at-Goldman-Sachs-Alternatives https://northflank.com/blog/northflank-raises-22m-to-make-kubernetes-work-for-your-developers-ship-workloads-not-infrastructure https://snyk.io/news/snyk-acquires-developer-first-dast-provider-probely/ https://www.nutanix.com/blog/introducing-nutanix-enterprise-ai https://thenewstack.io/stacklok-donates-minder-security-project-to-openssf/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/akamai-launches-cloud-agnostic-ready-to-run-application-platform-302302446.html https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241112064093/en/Loft-Labs-Introduces-vCluster-Cloud-a-Managed-Solution-to-Simplify-and-Reduce-Costs-of-Kubernetes https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/containers-kubernetes/gke-65k-nodes-and-counting https://www.veeam.com/resources/wp-whats-new-veeam-kasten-for-kubernetes.html https://www.netapp.com/blog/trident-24-10-best-storage-kubernetes/ https://podman-desktop.io/blog/2024/11/14/podman-desktop-cncf https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/streamline-kubernetes-cluster-management-with-new-amazon-eks-auto-mode/ https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2024/12/amazon-eks-hybrid-nodes/ https://thenewstack.io/kueue-can-now-schedule-kubernetes-batch-jobs-across-clusters/ https://cloudnativenow.com/kubecon-cnc-na-2024/solo-io-donates-api-gateway-to-cncf-to-advance-kubernetes-connectivity/ https://blocksandfiles.com/2024/11/08/tintri-unveils-kubernetes-container-storage-interface-for-streamlined-management/ https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/stringerai-announcements/kubiya-launches-captain-kubernetes-ai-tool-for-simplifying-kubernetes-management/ https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativedevelopment/application-dev/cncf-automates-kubernetes-secops-with-kyverno/ https://www.cncf.io/announcements/2024/11/15/cloud-native-computing-foundation-expands-certification-to-platform-engineering-and-more/ https://training.linuxfoundation.org/platform-engineering-programs https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativedevelopment/cncf-kubevirt-v1-4-vms-are-now-just-another-kubernetes-resource/ https://kubevirt.io/user-guide/release_notes/ kubernetes.io/blog/2024/12/11/kubernetes-v1-32-release/ https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/296000-prometheus-instances-exposed.html?utm_source=tldrdevops

Tranzaura, a leading global fleet management firm, has announced the launch of its industry-first AI-powered fleet intelligence software that will reduce costs for transport and fleet companies and improve their operational efficiency by up to 30%. The first-of-its-kind in the industry, FleetNow delivers accurate and actionable intelligence in real-time, identifying where fleet managers can make data-driven decisions, by tracking major expenses like fuel, vehicle maintenance, compliance and labour. The software maximises efficiency, allowing transport and fleet companies to get more done, faster and with fewer resources, resulting in reduced costs and increased profitability. Driven by the success of FleetNow, Tranzaura is set for significant growth with plans to expand its workforce by 50% over the next 12 months, adding to its current headcount of 22 employees. Irish fleet sector The fleet sector in Ireland represents a multi-billion euro market annually, with a market size ranging between €3 - 5 billion per year, according to industry data. FleetNow was developed by Tranzaura to address the longstanding industry challenge of disconnected data and fragmented systems that slow down and inhibit the decisions of the majority of transport and fleet management companies globally. The total number of registered vehicles in Ireland is approximately 2.8 million, around 700,000 or 25% of those vehicles are business or fleet vehicles. This includes a wide range of fleet vehicles, from delivery vans to heavy trucks, operating in various industries across the country. At any given time, there are at least 100,000 commercial vehicles registered for fleet operations on Irish roads. Delivering precise data The Limerick-based firm, which has operations in Ireland, the UK and Australia, forecasts that FleetNow will deliver precise data on a fleet's performance and outgoing costs up to 20-times faster than competing fleet management systems. The software will save fleet professionals up to 80-hours in administration a month, according to Tranzaura, who expect demand for the software to reach at least 500 global fleets in its first year. The software can deliver and pinpoint intelligence like usage, carbon savings or when a vehicle will need maintenance, helping fleet managers identify, for example, how they can better manage their carbon emissions. A significant step forward FleetNow is Tranzaura's response to the growing need for faster fleet intelligence and better decision-making, and represents a significant step forward for the company, which has become a global leader in fleet management software since its founding in 2010. This new AI-powered innovation enhances Tranzaura's legacy, building on its existing software used by 65% of the iconic red buses in London, 36% of all buses across England, and leading fleet operators like Travis Perkins and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Commenting on the launch of FleetNow, Shane Mann, Tranzaura CEO said: "Today's fleet operators are overwhelmed with technology options, each collecting a vast amount of data from various sources. While the potential for insights is immense, many fleet companies are struggling to make sense of it all. The problem is made worse by a patchwork of disconnected systems that don't communicate effectively." "FleetNow is the first-of-its-kind solution to this massive industry-wide problem. It is a next-generation software that goes beyond traditional fleet management, which often focuses solely on siloed technology and digital processes. Instead, FleetNow combines the power of AI and connected data to drive operational efficiency and smarter decision-making." "Currently, fleet professionals spend hours upon hours each month manually pooling data across multiple disparate systems and spreadsheets attempting to spot trends and problems, manage costs and assess risks. In many cases, this leads to hours of work, unreliable data and money wasted." See more stories here.

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How much will college cost for students aiming to enter in the fall? The most recent data on the average cost of college is out, and we're breaking down the details.If you're a millennial or Gen Zer, you might have heard people in their 50s and 60s talking about working their way through college and graduating with little debt. Today, that seems impossible. And that has contributed to students graduating with an average of $30,000 in student loan debt.How much does college cost today? Is it worth it to pay that much for a college degree? Well, we have the data through 2023 (the most recent available), so let's break it down.In today's post, we'll talk about the average cost of a college education over time and how you can get the most for your money as you research and decide on which colleges to attend.

In this episode of Impact Healthcare, host Lester Morales sits down with Daniel McCauley, founder of Mac Consulting Group, to discuss how his personal experiences have shaped his passion for transforming healthcare benefits.

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 HERE---Episode Overview: Is it possible to reimagine kidney care to improve outcomes and reduce costs for millions of our fellow Americans? Our next guest, Chris Riopelle, believes deeply that the answer is yes and he is tackling this challenge as co-founder and CEO of Strive Health. With over two decades of healthcare leadership experience, Chris brings a unique perspective to transforming kidney care delivery. Driven by a passion to help underserved patients, he's leading Strive's innovative approach of combining technology-enabled interventions with local provider integration. Under Chris's leadership, Strive has improved care quality while significantly reducing hospitalizations and costs. While together, Chris shares how Strive Health is partnering with payers and providers to create an integrated care delivery system supporting patients from chronic to end-stage kidney disease. Join us as we explore how Chris and his team of "Strivers" are pioneering value-based kidney care and reshaping the future of health and care. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Strive Health's mission to transform kidney care using advanced data analytics and AIThe innovative "care multiplier" platform enabling targeted, efficient patient careSuccess in reducing costs, improving patient satisfaction, and extending livesGrowing importance of specialty value-based care, with kidney care at the forefrontFuture integration of AI in care delivery and increasing patient readiness for new care modelsAbout our Guest: Chris Riopelle is the co-founder and CEO of Strive Health, a value-based kidney care company. He leads the company in its efforts to improve the lives of underserved patients living with kidney disease – from chronic through end-stage. Strive Health supports 110,000 patients across 50 states with $3.8 billion in medical spend under management. Founded in 2018, Strive is home to 700 “Strivers” and has been recognized multiple times as a best place to work. Chris and Strive are proud to be partnered with blue chip investors such as NEA, CapitalG (Alphabet), CVS Health Ventures, and Town Hall Ventures.In his role as CEO, Chris works to drive value for patients, providers and payors by transforming how kidney care is delivered in the U.S. Under his leadership, Strive Health's innovative clinical model has improved care quality and reduced hospital admissions by nearly 50%, re-admissions by 30% and total cost of care by 20%.Chris was recognized as a Denver Business Journal Most Admired CEO in 2023 and was named an E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021. Chris started his career in healthcare at GeriMed, a company that sparked his interest in underserved populations and risk-bearing healthcare businesses. He spent 10 years in the kidney care industry at Gambro and DaVita, culminating in leading a $1 billion division of DaVita. Chris also served as COO of LaVie Care Centers, a $1 billion skilled nursing company, where he led the turnaround and successful exit of the business. He was also CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, an anesthesia management company that grew from $130 million to $500 million in revenue under his leadership. Chris has a BA in Economics from Albion College and holds a JD/MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy.Links Supporting This Episode:Strive Health Website:

In March of 2024, the Iowa Sustainable Business Forum (ISBF) and Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) were still separate organizations, and they agreed to host a joint webinar to promote Energy Efficiency and Lean. I was fortunate to connect up with Paul Lemar, Jr. from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), who has Continue Reading

Tyne Morgan joins the Ag Tribes Report (ATR) with Vance Crowe to follow up on the Canadian Rail Strike, discuss the lease prices solar companies are offering farmland in Illinois, discuss the latest with the John Deere moving jobs to Mexico and have a conversation about consumer perceptions about why food prices are going up.Tyne Morgan, host of the US Farm Report - a leading agricultural television show, airs weekly on Saturday. Tyne just returned from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, so we hope she brings her up to the minute knowledge to the show today.Canada rail strike averted after short disruption, is US rail in danger of striking?From AgWeb: $4,500 Per Acre Plus a Signing Bonus? What Solar Companies Are Now Offering Farmers To Lease Their GroundSenator Marco Rubio writes open letter to John Deere chiding them for moving jobs to Mexico while slashing US jobsFrom FarmDocDaily: Lowering Food Prices: Do Consumers Think Politicians Are Able to Reduce Costs?

What do you do if your lab staff sees the value in a new technology, but your business leadership views it as too much of an expense and not enough of an investment? This is one of the many questions we explore with Dr. Jason Barritt, Chief Scientific Officer of Kindbody. Dr. Barritt provides an inside look at how he leverages innovative ideas to make fertility care more accessible and affordable at scale. With Dr. Barritt, we dive into: Expense vs. Investment with new technologies (Using time-lapse incubation as an example) Giving lab directors a voice through equity ownership (And how that positively shapes network growth) Moving the subsidization of advancements from cash-pay patients to insurance (The process of how that could work) How scale can drive down costs (What he's doing at Kindbody to reduce cultural media costs by up to 90%)

Health systems are struggling with major financial headwinds that have shrunk already thin operating margins. IT can and must take a multi-pronged approach to help organizations pursue the Quadruple Aim -- reducing costs, improving population health and patient experience, and improving team well-being. First off, IT must look internally at its own budget to make sure any bloat is removed; secondly it must look throughout the organization to ensure deployed applications and other assets aren't duplicative or redundant; and finally it must analyze current paper-based workflows to determine if an infusion of technology can increase revenue by improving things like scheduling and, thus, throughput. In this timely webinar, we'll speak to leaders who are focused on doing everything possible to ensure IT has done its part to keep the organization out of the red. Source: Exploring Opportunities for IT to Help the Enterprise Reduce Costs, Increase Value & Improve Margins on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Mailbag question: “My husband and I are assembling our retirement plan and planning to relocate once I quit working.  We're trying to decide between Tennessee, Florida and Texas, since they're all states with lower tax and retirement lifestyle costs.  Which do you think is best?  The lists are all different.”   Intro: Financial media love to create lists of the “best” and “lowest cost” states to retire in.  This week we answer a question about the differences between Tennessee, Texas, and Florida as retirement destinations, and what you should consider when relocating in retirement.   Resources The best states to retire in 2024 – Ranked moneywise.com/retirement/best-states-to-retire-in   The Most Affordable U.S. States to Retire in 2024 fool.com/retirement/relocation/cheapest-states-to-retire/   A Strong Year for 401(k) Balances Masks the Truth About Long-Term Performance crr.bc.edu/a-strong-year-for-401k-balances-masks-the-truth-about-long-term-performance/

AI Assisted Healthcare Can Help Patients & Reduce Costs by AdviNow w/ James Bates AZ TRT S05 EP27 (243) 7-14-2024   What We Learned This Week: AI Assisted Healthcare by AdviNOW - the future is now Goal is to reduce costs, help patients, streamline paperwork, & give the Dr more time to treat patients Software, AI, Coding = Tech Healthcare Healthcare industry is slow to change to adopt new systems for billing & paperwork Change the Healthcare industry with adoption by Big Providers     Guest: James Bates, CEO AdviNow Medical AdviNow Medical, Inc. James Bates is an accomplished CEO, entrepreneur, and board member who has created and led high-growth results for several technology companies. Presently, Bates is CEO and Founder of AdviNow Medical, the world's first Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality driven patient journey platform that nearly eliminates the administrative burden of physicians and reduces the cost of healthcare by 65%. James conceptualized the idea, wrote the fundamental patents, raised the capital, recruited the team, and launched the company. Previously, James was an officer at Freescale / NXP responsible for the ~$1 billion revenues Analog and Sensor Group the world leader in self driving vehicle technologies. Earlier in his career, James founded the Asia Pacific region for Silicon Labs where he was responsible for driving growth that eclipsed $500M in just 3 short years. James serves on multiple boards and advisory boards. Among them is Position Universal a market leader in fleet tracking hardware and software systems where James serves as a fiduciary board member. OptionAgent.ai is a market leading volatility predicting AI that automatically trading hedge fund that delivers above market returns where he is a general partner. James also serves on the advisory board for Arizona State Universities College of Nursing and Health Innovation. James earned his Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, from Brigham Young University. He is fluent in Japanese, lived in Tokyo for twelve years, holds nine patents, has written for publications and been a speaker at many conferences. He resides in the Paradise Valley, Arizona, and enjoys family, sports, and particularly hiking.       Company - https://advinow.com/ Augmented Reality and AI – Software for patient experience Central AI Assistant Helps Before, During, and After the Visit A single vendor to collect, transform, and action all encounter data with the power of AI.   We are on a mission to make healthcare accessible and affordable to all by eliminating clerical burden throughout the entire patient encounter   Patient Intake – for healthcare, hospitals, urgent care, Dr office triage, etc   Founded in 2016 to revolutionize healthcare through automation and artificial intelligence (AI), bringing top-tier technology and process design to patient engagement and provider consultation. Our mission is to enable providers to deliver the best on-demand experience while accelerating operations, and are focused on urgent care – an industry that does the same thing millions of times over, and arguably not very efficiently. AdviNOW started in fully automated retail clinics with a medical assistant and remote providers, and built the platform as a digital-first in-person or virtual care that eliminated any steps that AI could augment; however, the “digital front door” is the true problem to solve first. Expanded to a suite of products that work closely together, or work fine as standalone modules – both patient facing white-label solutions and care team-facing. Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, and part of the Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange incubator.           Notes:   Seg 1   Healthcare cost are too high. There are opportunities to reduce cost using technology and software, as much as 50%.   Why are the cost so expensive? There's a large burden on the healthcare system with cost, and this problem has been going on for 30 years.Go back to 1990 and clerical work was 20% of a doctors job. Now it is 70% of their time. This is a massive burden and cost on healthcare overall.   Talking efficiency, the number one way to reduce cost is to reduce the administrative burden and let the doctor get back to working with patients. To help patient stay healthy longer you need to document, what is going on with their health. Currently the doctor has to collect the data.   There is much Admin bureaucracy with the coding for billing, and tracking for insurance companies. To pay the health bills, lots of admin paperwork and over 100,000 billing codes.   Where is the money being spent? Insurance companies only want to pay certain codes. Healthcare industry has been slow to adopt technology.   It is a simple problem that can be solved with a digital front door. Doctor offices do not communicate with each other. Systems like EMR or electronic medical records, are large databases with patients information.   AI could be the solution. AdviNow has AI software to collect the admin data for patients. Keep health records up-to-date with current health literature, treatments, and outcomes. Easier to know the patient history, what labs they need, what imaging they need to get, sometimes even before they meet with the doctor.   Then the doctor would do the consultation with the patient and confirm the data. Doctors can then suggest a treatment plan, and also use the AI software for recommendations. Can also do auto coding and notes for the medical records.     Seg 2   James Bates is the soul founder of AdviNow. In the past, he ran a technology company on self driving cars. The business was sold.   In 2016 James was looking into healthcare companies to acquire. As he reviewed the financials, he learned that the profit margins are very thin in healthcare.   He reviewed a number of urgent care centers for a business contact. He did time studies and cost analysis. Measure how long parts of the business took to take care of and where the physician spent their time.   Overall, the physician was 70% of the cost of the urgent care, but spent 60% of their time doing clerical activities. Very inefficient.   AdviNow was created with the mission to use AI to streamline the healthcare industry. Doctor sees 2 to 3 patients in a day, and could theoretically see a lot more.AdviNow is an AI assistant. Doctor should analyze and document data, but not collect it. Lots of clerical work, needs to be streamlined.   Understanding AI and how ChatGPT was built. Read the whole Internet and did a word count to remember all pages in the Internet and associate with words and data.   AdviNowis an AI software program created different. Learns by natural language, interpret words and sentences from medical text and papers. Determine the relationship between medical literature. what are the relationships between words. They also hired a team of physicians to add an human element to the software.   AdviNow right code, no prompt and this was created pre-ChatGPT. It is generative AI that was also trained on peer review literature.Use the AI assistant to ask questions to the patient. It is not the AI that asks the questions.     Seg 3   Patient journey starts from home.   Scenario 1 Analyze the different scenarios. Does the patient need to go to urgent care or doctor? If the patient needs to go to a doctor schedule an appointment and AI asks questions and does diagnosis at home to determine the severity.   It's a triage at home. what labs or imaging might be needed pre-doctor appointment.   Then the doctor visit the patient is already available to the doctor. The doctor has all the info on visit one.   AI would default to ER if emergency or patient does not like the AI process or needs to call 911.   Scenario 2 Not urgent or upcoming visit could cut down long waits at ER. See a doctor at less cost and more efficient.   Insurance companies benefit from the system and can increase premiums prior to cost rising. US government cannot keep cost from going up. You're dealing with things like population health, demographics and  different risk factors.   There's a fixed amount of money to treat patients and then the doctors office keeps the difference. Data and healthcare system to keep patients healthy vs sick.   All the healthcare industry could benefit from AdviNow. Lower cost overall, and the process would be faster.Communication of patient records in the system, as doctor and specialist sometimes are in the same healthcare group and system.   For example, United healthcare wants to tell you what specialist to go to and may be the cheapest vs Banner health may want you to send you to the most expensive. The system is not even how the healthcare companies work their process.     Seg 4   Future of AdviNow if all healthcare used it, it would cost cut costs and make healthcare free per James.   People like the old system, but could use AI to automate the process. This would get us back to the doctor and patient relationship improving while cost and administration go down.   Healthcare is slow to adopt tech. Payers and healthcare demand efficiency. Cost and efficiency can be different.   Question is if you have to invest and spend money to make money. Mayo clinic is currently an incubator with AdviNow working on a fall automation platform.   HCA or Dignity Health are large companies that are losing billions $ a year. Need to invest now and tech and save money in the long term.   Federal government could mandate doctors offices to adopt the tech. You don't lose jobs in the short term, over the long term you certainly could lose some admin positions.   Hospitals do not make money. Adoption of tech and software by large healthcare companies is a long-term solution. Not all companies are AI scribe.   What is the ROI of the investment? AI does coding. Dr. sees more patients. Patient see Dr. faster. 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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently reiterated something it has been pointing out for years: The government wastes billions and billions of dollars on duplicative and overlapping activities. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest says the GAO overlooked a crucial way to stop the waste, namely shared services. Steve Goodrich in the Chairman of the Shared Services Leadership Coalition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Today, we're looking at the potential of electrifying ships, hauling cargo, and those involved in tourism to cut up to 3% of the emissions of greenhouse gases on water. If cars can go green, why not ships? Joining me today is Marcelino Alvarez, CEO of Photon Marine, a company manufacturing electric propulsion products for the marine environment. Join us as we delve into the electrification of commercial boat fleets. Marcelino, the CEO of Photon Marine, shares his inspiration for developing cutting-edge electric propulsion systems for commercial boats. He also discusses the significant environmental benefits of reducing emissions and noise pollution. We'll explore the challenges and opportunities in this industry, including the growing interest and demand from fishing communities and tourism operators. Discover how Photon Marine's innovative products are making a tangible difference and their strategic plans for supplying motors and batteries to boat operators.

In politically progressive circles, a strange phenomenon can occur. Supply skepticism, the belief that housing prices are divorced from impacts to housing supply, abounds. On this week's EcoNews Report, Professor Vicki Been from the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, joins to discuss her metaanalysis of research into the relationship between housing supply and cost. (Hint: More housing moderates housing costs, generally.)Required Reading: Supply Skepticism (2018)Supply Skepticism Revisited (2023)Support the show

Here's the dream: Millions of EVs plugged into their charging docks, working in concert to relieve stress on the world's power grids. They reduce charging load or even inject energy back onto the grid. They back up renewables when the wind doesn't blow or the sun doesn't shine.  That's the vision for managed charging, or V1G, and vehicle-to-grid, or V2G. There's also a third technology called vehicle-to-home that allows an EV battery to power a building, just like a home battery. Collectively these technologies are called V2X. There's reason to think this V2X dream could become a reality. They're already happening at small scales. And when they reach larger scales, the cumulative impact could be big. A recent Nature study found that by 2030 the total battery capacity across the world's mobile batteries could be more than two terawatt hours, climbing to more than 30 terawatt hours by 2050. But first, these technologies need to overcome some big barriers—costly grid upgrades, degrading batteries, drivers worried about being left without a charge—just to name a few.  So what will V2X actually look like? In this episode, Shayle talks to Ty Jagerson, leader of V2X at GM. They cover topics like: The contracts GM is signing with customers to manage their charging Reassuring EV owners that managed charging is not going to leave them without a charge What kind of compensation EV owners could get for V2G and whether the value to companies will be worth the costs The carrots and sticks of V2G: compensation and time-of-use charges Whether V2G will be more valuable for capacity or energy markets Whether V2G will degrade batteries and violate manufacturer warranties Recommended Resources: Canary Media: Is ​‘vehicle-to-everything' charging ready for prime time? Union of Concerned Scientists: EVs Can Support Power Grid Reliability and Reduce Costs. Here's How. Catalyst: Will charging infrastructure be a bottleneck for electric vehicles? Catalyst is a co-production of Post Script Media and Canary Media. Are you looking to understand how artificial intelligence will shape the business of energy? Come network with utilities, top energy firms, startups, and AI experts at Transition-AI: New York on October 19. Our listeners get a 10% discount with the code pspods10. Catalyst is supported by Antenna Group. For 25 years, Antenna has partnered with leading clean-economy innovators to build their brands and accelerate business growth. If you're a startup, investor, enterprise, or innovation ecosystem that's creating positive change, Antenna is ready to power your impact. Visit antennagroup.com to learn more. Catalyst is supported by RE+. RE+ is more than just the largest clean energy event, it's a catalyst for industry innovation designed to supercharge business growth in the clean energy economy. Learn more: re-plus.com.