S3 Ep11: When a Startup Goes Bust, Pt. 2
Healthcare's willingness to fail today will define its future. This is the second episode in a two-part series on Gail Zahtz and her startup Working Weekly.
Jun 14, 2019•21 min•Season 3Ep. 11
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S3 Ep10: When a Startup Goes Bust, Pt. 1
Salvage lessons for healthcare from the death of a dotcom. This is the first in a two-part series on Gail Zahtz and her startup Working Weekly. Check out Inside Digital Health for more.
May 31, 2019•24 min•Season 3Ep. 10
S3 Ep9: Amazon’s Healthcare Hubris and the Perils of ‘Silver Bullet’ Thinking
On this crossover episode of Data Book, cohosts Jack Murtha and Tom Castles partner with Don Lee of the HC BIZ Show to explore what history can reveal about those who forego the hard work in favor of a silver bullet solution. Then, we bring on two respected healthcare leaders – CNBC’s Christina Farr and digital health innovator Shahid Shah – to examine the ways Amazon could mix things up in the near future, for better or worse. Like Data Book? Be sure to rate, subscribe and review ....
May 10, 2019•34 min•Season 3Ep. 9
S3 Ep8: How the Father of Modern Surgery Became A Healthcare Antihero
Cocaine-fueled medical education helped set the stage for physician burnout. Featuring a discussion among health-tech leaders Rasu Shrestha, M.D., MBA, Geeta Nayyar, M.D., MBA, Janae Sharp and Heather Staples Lavoie. Get more great insights from Inside Digital Health & MedTech Boston .
Apr 19, 2019•16 min•Season 3Ep. 8
S3 Ep7: The Holocaust Survivor Who Forced Us to Face Burnout
How a free clinic in 1970s NYC revealed a crisis that still rages on. The story of Herbert Freudenberger, Ph.D., the origins of the battle against occupational burnout and a discussion among health-tech leaders Rasu Shrestha, M.D., MBA, Geeta Nayyar, M.D., MBA, Janae Sharp and Heather Staples Lavoie. Get more great insights from Inside Digital Health & MedTech Boston .
Apr 05, 2019•19 min•Season 3Ep. 7
S3 Ep6: Nuance, Tech & Fighting Physician Burnout
We know that tech contributes to physician burnout. But it can also help fight it. Featuring a glimpse into the nuanced life and beliefs of Sir William Osler and a discussion among Rasu Shrestha, M.D., MBA, Geeta Nayyar, M.D., MBA, Janae Sharp and Heather Staples Lavoie. Get more great insights from Inside Digital Health & MedTech Boston . Photo has been altered. Courtesy of Wellcome Images....
Mar 22, 2019•21 min•Season 3Ep. 6
S3 Ep5: A Pivotal Moment for the FDA & Digital Health
Notoriously behind the times, the FDA has made moves to nurture and regulate healthcare innovation. But what will happen now that commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., has resigned? We explore the FDA’s history and then discuss its future and Gottlieb’s legacy with Arti Rai, J.D., of Duke Law’s Center for Innovation Policy. Get more great insights from Inside Digital Health & MedTech Boston ....
Mar 08, 2019•21 min•Season 3Ep. 5
S3 Ep4: Perspective Gained at HIMSS 2019
HIMSS is a lot like college. You'll learn a lot at the lectures, but the true lessons emerge serendipitously -- often when you least expect them. On this episode of Data Book, Tom Castles chronicles the story of how he met Jeff Fried, director of product management and data platforms at InterSystems, and the healthcare (and life) lessons learned in the process. Then, Jack Murtha welcomes back our good friend Janae Sharp, founder of the Sharp Index, to talk about what she took from her 6th HIMSS ...
Feb 22, 2019•25 min•Season 3Ep. 4
S3 Ep3: Making the Most of Your HIMSS Experience
Editors Tom Castles and Jack Murtha are joined by veteran HIMSS social media ambassadors Janae Sharp and Geeta Nayyar, M.D. before pulling in an interview with HIMSS Chief Americas Officer Denise Hines, DHA, PMP, to talk about survival strategies at the HIMSS annual meeting. There’s something for everyone in this week’s podcast. Whether you’ve never even heard of HIMSS, or this is your first time attending, and even if you thought you knew absolutely everything about the big show, we’re sure you...
Feb 08, 2019•22 min•Season 3Ep. 3
S3 Ep2: Tech Is Easy. Change Is Hard.
How does a large health system prevent 5,000 unnecessary deaths per year? Slow, deliberate change might be the answer. Featuring the story of Ascension Health and a conversation with Andrew Pecora, M.D., chief innovation officer at Hackensack Meridian Health and a founder of Cota. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ and MedTech Boston .
Jan 25, 2019•21 min•Season 3Ep. 2
S3 Ep1: How Big Tech Is Targeting Healthcare
Apple, Amazon and Google are coming for healthcare in 2019. But how will AI and other cutting-edge tech actually affect medicine — and our lives — this year? Featuring guest Kate McCarthy, vice president of growth and innovation at the late-stage startup ClearDATA and a former analyst for Forrester. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ and MedTech Boston .
Jan 11, 2019•23 min•Season 3Ep. 1
S2 Ep12: The Hospital of the Future Might Be Your Home
We examine the first U.S. hospital, a strange and very different place than the clinics we know today. But perhaps our medical past offers a glimpse of the hospital of tomorrow. Featuring a discussion with David Albert, M.D., Kevin Campbell, M.D., Geeta Nayyar, M.D., and John Nosta. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ .
Dec 21, 2018•18 min•Season 2Ep. 12
S2 Ep11: The Artificial Intelligence Question
Will AI become smarter than humans? Will it replace doctors? We explore how AI is being tested and welcome four health-tech experts to discuss its potential. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ . Image has been altered. Courtesy of Atomic Taco .
Dec 07, 2018•20 min•Season 2Ep. 11
S2 Ep10: Amazon Alexa and the Potential of Voice Assistants for Healthcare
Adoption rates for digital voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Siri are soaring. But will this tech prove helpful or harmful to healthcare? Featuring an interview with health-tech KOL John Nosta. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ .
Nov 23, 2018•24 min•Season 2Ep. 10
S2 Ep9: Healthcare Regulations Lag in the Digital Transformation
What is wrong with the regulations governing healthcare delivery, therapeutic approvals, payments and medical education? A lot, says Duke professor and attorney Barak Richman, Ph.D., J.D. But the story of the establishment of the national coordinator for health IT can show us a path forward. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ .
Nov 09, 2018•24 min•Season 2Ep. 9
S2 Ep8: How Analytics Changed Casinos & Could Change Healthcare
Casinos operate amid heavy consolidation, regulation and customer experience challenges. But Las Vegas has learned how to harness the power of data and analytics. Check out the story of the Total Rewards loyalty program to see what gaming can teach healthcare. Featuring guest Sunny Tara, co-founder and CEO of CareCognitics and casino industry tech veteran. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ .
Oct 26, 2018•21 min•Season 2Ep. 8
S2 Ep7: Is Anyone Obligated to Incite Healthcare Innovation?
Software developers, clinicians, healthcare executives and even patients are pushing healthcare innovation. But who is obligated to ensure medicine evolves? Featuring the story of the artificial heart and a panel discussion among five health-tech experts. Check us out online here . Image has been cropped and resized. Licensed from ra2 studio – Fotolia.
Oct 12, 2018•21 min•Season 2Ep. 7
S2 Ep6: Wearables Are Saving Human Lives. Can They Save Hospitals Too?
Prolific physician-inventor David Albert, M.D., talks wearables, digital health and the future of the hospital. Featuring the story of the man who might not be alive today if not for his Apple Watch. Check us out online here .
Sep 28, 2018•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
S2 Ep5: Implementing AI Is Simpler Than You Think
AI is already in healthcare, and it's already producing results. Learn how the tech is helping health systems across the country — and why its core benefit isn't all that complex. Featuring Joshua Gans, co-author of "Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence." Check us out online . Image via www.vpnsrus.com .
Sep 14, 2018•22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
S2 Ep4: Can Outside Disruption Save Healthcare?
Healthcare has a tech problem. It’s slow to implement new technologies, slower to get its key players to adopt tech after implementation, and slower still to leverage tech insights to improve its ability to provide care. This week on Data Book, we explore how an aversion to tech has harmed industry in the past by homing in on Napster and its toppling of the music industry. Then, we tap five of the brightest minds in digital health to investigate: Can Outside Disruption Save Healthcare? For more ...
Aug 31, 2018•28 min•Season 2Ep. 4
S2 Ep3: Can Healthcare Disrupt Itself?
When we discuss disruption, we imagine it coming from an outside force. But if an industry can innovate, can it also disrupt from within? We tell the story of IBM and the introduction of its personal computer to search for answers. Then we welcome Charles Aunger, a managing director for Health2047, a Silicon Valley upstart that is trying to shake up healthcare with support from the American Medical Association. Check out our coverage of Health2047 over at Healthcare Analytics News™ . Image court...
Aug 17, 2018•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
S2 Ep2: Why We Need to Discuss Gene Editing and Ethics
Gene editing is not science fiction. In fact, it’s rapidly entering mainstream medicine. But what ethical issues surround these fascinating technologies? And what is healthcare’s role in fostering discussions and building patient trust? In this episode, we tell the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken without permission in 1951, to better understand consent. Then we draw insights from Marcy Darnovsky, Ph.D., executive director of the Center for Genetics and Society . To read a featur...
Aug 03, 2018•24 min•Season 2Ep. 2
S2 Ep1: Pedialyte, Hangovers and the Patient Experience
Season 2 Premiere: Pedialyte was always a drink for sick kids. Then adults began using it to fight hangovers. When the beverage’s manufacturer found out, it embraced the change. The point: As healthcare prioritizes the patient experience, leaders must adapt. And they can learn a lot from Pedialyte’s embrace of the customer experience. Featuring a discussion on the power of partnering with patients. Guest: Colin Hung, chief marketing officer and editor of HealthcareScene. Check out the best stori...
Jul 20, 2018•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
S1 Ep14: Rural Healthcare's High-Tech Hope
Patients who live in rural areas face significant health challenges, from socioeconomic forces to care-delivery issues. The problems all add mean one thing: Rural healthcare is in rough shape. The stories of two children facing life-threatening injuries highlight what's at stake. But our guest, William Paiva, PhD, is using a sprawling data set, algorithms, and high-tech tools to flip the status quo. He's the executive director for Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Systems Innovation,...
Jun 29, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
S1 Ep13: The Slow, Frustrating Rise of the Electronic Health Record
Electronic health records have a lot of promise, but they’re not where they need to be. The ultimate goal is interoperability, which would enable patients’ medical data to follow them anywhere. But that’s not happening—just ask Seema Verma, MPH, the head of Medicare and Medicaid, and Janae Sharp, a health IT key opinion leader. In this episode, we dig into their stories and document the rise of the medical record. For more stories like this one, check out our mothership, Healthcare Analytics New...
Jun 22, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 13
S1 Ep12: Finding Fault When AI Kills
In March, a self-driving car struck and killed a pedestrian, marking a grim first. But who is liable when AI fails and kills someone? It’s unfortunate but likely that healthcare will need to grapple with this very issue in the near future, and the self-driving car industry is the closest place to look for answers. Story: The first human killed by a robot Guest: Gautham Thomas, writer for Healthcare Analytics News ™ Photo: Mixabest/ Wikimedia Commons...
Jun 15, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
S1 Ep11: Should Cops Have Access to Consumer DNA?
The Golden State Killer took too many lives and broke too many spirits before his reign of terror ended with an all-too-late capture in April, 2018. But even though his crimes were heinous, many question the measures police used to identify alleged murderer and rapist Joseph James DeAngelo. In the eleventh episode of Healthcare Analytics News ' Data Book, co-hosts Jack Murtha and Tom Castles are joined by the National Institutes of Health's Dr. Christine Grady, who explores the ethics and implic...
Jun 08, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
S1 Ep10: A New Kind of Warfare
The WannaCry and NotPetya cyberattacks crippled hospitals, shipping companies, and many other industries. North Korea and Russia have since been blamed for launching these assaults. Now, a year later, we examine what this new age of cyberwarfare means for healthcare and the world at large. This episode is based on the June cover story of Healthcare Analytics News™. Check us out online .
Jun 01, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
S1 Ep9: Is AI Real?
In 1973, a renowned mathematician published a damning report that almost sunk the growing field of artificial intelligence. The problem was, he held several misconceptions about AI—just like many people today. In this episode, we tell the story of the Lighthill Report and the subsequent AI winter and chat with Kevin Campbell, MD, about AI basics and how it can help healthcare. Photo: A robotic arm built for MIT's AI lab in 1972. Courtesy of ArnoldReinhold, Wikimedia Commons. Read more Healthcare...
May 25, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
S1 Ep8: Return of the Luddite
Major data breaches have turned some people against big data and analytics. To determine whether this moment marks the return of the Luddite, we present the story of the actual Luddites. The acclaimed health-tech thinker John Nosta explains why healthcare—and everyone—must stand up in defense of data. Read more Healthcare Analytics News™ stories at www.hcanews.com .
May 18, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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