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Outcomes Rocket

Saul Marquezoutcomesrocket.com
At Outcomes Rocket, we are the shared knowledge hub for healthcare's toughest problems. Our goal is twofold and clear. To help inspire and guide our listeners to 1. Improve patient outcomes and 2. Experience business success in healthcare. Tune in to learn more!
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Episodes

The Power of Collaboration and Data-Driven Solutions in Healthcare Access with Steve Miff, President and CEO of the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation

Effective collaboration, marked by alignment, shared interests, and a collaborative culture, is required to drive meaningful change in healthcare. In this episode, Steve Miff, President and CEO of the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation, talks about the groundbreaking work being done by his organization in utilizing artificial intelligence and cognitive computing to improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes for vulnerable populations. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration, both l...

Feb 02, 202416 min

Patient Acquisition Made Easy with Ty Allen, co-founder and CEO of SocialClimb

Imagine a platform that makes healthcare marketing as measurable and efficient as any other marketing endeavor. In this episode, Ty Allen, co-founder and CEO of SocialClimb, shares his remarkable journey from experiencing a severe spinal cord injury to developing a platform that is transforming healthcare marketing. He discusses how the platform, used by thousands of physicians, enables healthcare marketing by providing tools for demand capture, demand creation, and conversion. He believes that ...

Feb 01, 202414 min

Unraveling the Complex Layers of Equitable Care with Rick Moreland, Healthcare Executive

The collaboration with managed care organizations aims to address transportation and social determinants, ensuring effective healthcare access by reaching patients at their locations. In this episode, Rick Moreland discusses his background, his passion for healthcare, and the core themes that have been consistent throughout his career. Rick shares invaluable insights on the persistent issues facing the healthcare industry and offers successful strategies for improvement. Dive into a transformati...

Feb 01, 202422 min

Fixing Chronic Back Pain: Rosanne's Life-Changing ReActiv8 Journey with Rosanne Bohman

Persisting through challenges stands as a testament to the life-changing power of ReActiv8 therapy. In this episode, Rosanne Bohman shares her journey of dealing with chronic low back pain and the life-changing solution she found with ReActiv8 therapy, providing a glimpse into the power of perseverance, the hope that innovative therapies like ReActiv8 bring, and the impact they have on individuals' lives. Roseanne recounts her struggle with back pain starting during her college years and the fru...

Jan 31, 202414 min

Embracing Conflict as a Catalyst for Change with CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, leadership coaches and co-founders of Thrive! Inc.

How can conflict be harnessed as a productive force in work and personal relationships? In this episode, CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, leadership coaches and co-founders of Thrive! Inc., take a deep dive into the topic of conflict and how it impacts every aspect of our lives, from personal relationships to workplace dynamics. They introduce the concept of embracing conflict as an opportunity for growth and creativity, highlighting the need for effective tools to navigate internal and exte...

Jan 30, 202426 min

A New Era in Healthcare: Rhinogram's Patient-Driven Path to Better Care in a Staff-Scarce World with Keith Dressler, the founder, chairman, director, and CEO of Rhinogram

Discover how this cutting-edge platform is revolutionizing healthcare communication with simplified, secure, and HIPAA-compliant messaging. In this episode, Keith Dressler, the founder, chairman, director, and CEO of Rhinogram, shares insights about the cutting-edge communication platform designed to revolutionize healthcare communication and improve patient outcomes. Rhinogram's unique feature allows patients to initiate secure and convenient communication through SMS, MMS, or text, resulting i...

Jan 30, 202421 min

Understanding People's Needs: Shaping Healthcare Policies with Natalie Davis, the CEO and co-founder of United States of Care

Authentic patient voices are the key to transformative health solutions, be it in tech, AI, or policy. In this episode, Natalie Davis, the CEO and co-founder of United States of Care, talks about how her organization is driving impactful change by listening to the needs and experiences of individuals across the country. She shares her inspiring journey into healthcare and how she found her purpose in making people's lives better through understanding the interaction between society and individua...

Jan 29, 202417 min

Innovations in Oral Health for Improving Systemic Health with Mariya Filipova, Chief Innovation Officer at CareQuest Innovation Partners and Maria Ryan, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Colgate Palmolive

Oral health plays a pivotal role in shaping your overall well-being, and that is a critical connection often underestimated in healthcare. In this episode, Mariya Filipova, Chief Innovation Officer at CareQuest Innovation Partners, and Maria Ryan, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Colgate Palmolive, discuss the importance of systemic health and the role of oral health in the overall well-being of individuals. They delve into the intricate relationship between oral health and...

Jan 26, 202417 min

Turnkey Solutions for Device Management and Beyond with Yadhu Gopalan, co-founder and CEO of Esper

In healthcare, Esper prioritizes security by securing devices and instilling confidence through timely updates to address identified vulnerabilities. In this episode, Yadhu Gopalan, co-founder and CEO of Esper, shares insights from his vast experience as Chief Architect of Windows CE and Windows Phone at Microsoft, and his time at Amazon working on Fire OS and AWS. He underscores Esper's mission to simplify device management in healthcare, addressing challenges posed by smart edge devices and em...

Jan 26, 202418 min

CODAMETRIX's Perspective: How AI is Reshaping Medical Informatics with Hamid Tabatabaie, the CEO and President of CODAMETRIX

Healthcare organizations should learn how to use data to bring equity to patient care. Technology should enhance, not replace. In this episode, Hamid Tabatabaie, the CEO and President of CODAMETRIX, highlights his company’s mission to streamline the coding process and ensure physicians spend more time with patients and less on administrative tasks. Hamid emphasizes the importance of maintaining human connection in an era of increasing AI integration and covers CODAMETRIX's unique approach to add...

Jan 25, 202417 min

Crafting Policies for Inclusive Oral Healthcare with Catherine Hayes, the Chair of the Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology at Harvard

How does the current gap in dental care for young children specifically impact their long-term health outcomes? In this episode, Catherine Hayes, the Chair of the Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology at Harvard, explores the critical and often overlooked issue of dental care accessibility for young children. Catherine sheds light on the necessity of early preventive dental care to beat back the tide of preventable conditions like dental caries that, if neglected, lead to costly trea...

Jan 25, 202443 min

A Novel Therapy for Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain - Five-Year Results with Restorative Neurostimulation with Chris Gilligan, MD Associate Chief Medical Officer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Unlike traditional pain management, ReActiv8 therapy uniquely addresses chronic low back pain by restoring neuromuscular control and functional spine stability. In this episode, Dr. Chris Gilligan, MD, MBA, Executive Medical Director, Mass General Brigham Global Advisory, Senior Medical Director of Periprocedural Services, Director of Brigham and Women’s Spine Service Line, Chief - Division of Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, discusses the groundbreaking five-year data on ReActiv8 th...

Jan 24, 202415 min

Leading Through Change in Healthcare with Holly Kalua, CEO at NurseCoach.Co

Discover the profound potential of precision medicine for specific patient groups and how AI is set to transform administrative tasks into closed-loop systems in surgical procedures. Insights from a Seasoned Nurse Leader, Holly shares her journey spanning over 30 years as a nurse leader, navigating major industry shifts from paper to electronic records, hospital mergers, the nursing shortage, and more. Learn how to lead teams through disruption and create cultures focused on communication and co...

Jan 24, 202442 min

The Power of Connection: SeamlessMD’s Multi-Platform Approach to Transforming Healthcare with Joshua Liu, CEO of SeamlessMD

Imagine a platform that guides patients through their care journeys, providing reminders, tracking symptoms, and connecting them with their care team. In this episode, Joshua Liu, CEO of SeamlessMD, shares his journey from clinical practice to founding SeamlessMD. He discusses his company's digital care journey platform, which aims to engage and monitor patients across various healthcare journeys. Dr. Liu highlights the challenges patients face in following medical instructions and staying conne...

Jan 23, 202411 min

The Healthcare Challenge of Doing More With Less with Paul McRae, Director at Nordic Global

The healthcare industry's challenge lies in doing more with less, as organizations with single-digit margins strive to innovate within cost constraints. In this episode, Paul McRae, Director at Nordic Global, highlights Nordic's extensive experience in the electronic medical record space. Specifically, he emphasizes their unique approach that spans performance improvement, digital health practices, and managed services. Paul discusses the challenges in the healthcare industry, where organization...

Jan 22, 20247 min

Trusted Health Information in an Overloaded World with Jenny Yu, MD FACS, the Chief Health Officer for Healthline Media

How can personalized information and education help address the challenges in healthcare? In this episode, Dr. Jenny Yu, MD FACS, the Chief Health Officer for Healthline Media, discusses the importance of accessible and reliable health information, the affordability of healthcare, and the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices. She highlights Healthline.com's collaboration with various healthcare providers and its focus on delivering accurate and comprehensive content. In this conversation, Dr. ...

Jan 19, 202411 min

A Closer Look At AI’s Impact on Workforce Productivity with Krishna Velaga, founder and Chief Technology Officer at Orbit Healthcare

Embrace technology to supercharge workforce productivity, not replace jobs. In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Krishna Velaga, the founder and Chief Technology Officer at Orbit Healthcare, who talks about how his company specializes in AI and RPA technology for patient access and claims denials, automating tasks like reading insurance card images and verifying benefits in real-time. He also emphasizes that AI isn't replacing jobs but empowering staff for increased productivity, addressing wo...

Jan 19, 20246 min

The Critical Connection Between Healthcare And Nutrition with Lauren Driscoll, the founder and CEO of NourishedRx

Poor diet is the number one risk factor for death and disease in the US. In this episode, Lauren Driscoll, the founder and CEO of NourishedRx, explains how her organization goes beyond providing meals, focusing on instigating lasting, sustainable dietary changes, and teaching individuals to fish for their health and well-being. She explains how she and her team drive health and health equity by providing comprehensive, personalized solutions to address nutrition and food insecurity, highlighting...

Jan 18, 202417 min

Revolutionizing Healthcare Compliance: A Summary with MedTrainer

The Rethinking Compliance series with MedTrainer is officially available, unlocking a wealth of insights into healthcare compliance and innovative solutions to navigate the ever-evolving landscape. In this episode, Saul Marquez presents the main takeaways of the five engaging episodes from the series with MedTrainer that spotlight key compliance aspects and how technology transforms this critical healthcare landscape. Episode one features Steve Gallion, emphasizing the pivotal role of technology...

Jan 17, 20245 min

Insights into the Evolving Landscape of Medical Imaging with Ashley Flood, Lead Imaging Systems Analyst at Hamilton Health Care System

What does it take to manage 500 daily imaging studies? In this episode, Ashley Flood addresses the challenges Hamilton Health Care Systems faces in healthcare imaging, including CT scanner installation, data management, and telehealth implementation. She stresses the importance of proactive measures, communication, and collaboration in navigating the complexities of healthcare technology and patient care. Tune in to learn more about the complexities of modern healthcare imaging solutions! Resour...

Jan 17, 202410 min

The Road to High-Value Care with Terry Boch, the Chief Executive Officer of Clarify Health Solutions

Today, the United States is experiencing the worst health outcomes among any of the other high-income nations despite spending the most. In this episode, Terry Boch, the Chief Executive Officer of Clarify Health Solutions, shares her excitement about leading Clarify and highlights the company's unique position in addressing challenges within healthcare. Terry emphasizes the breadth and talent of the Clarify team, whose goal is to improve patient care, increase outcomes, and lower healthcare cost...

Jan 16, 202422 min

Your Healthcare Experience Matters, and It’s About to Change with Peter Yesawich and Stowe Shoemaker

People tend to have better experiences in hospitality than they do in healthcare. In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes healthcare leaders and authors Dr. Peter Yesawich and Dr. Stowe Shoemaker to discuss their new book, "Hospitable Healthcare," which emphasizes the need for healthcare to learn from the hospitality industry to improve patient care. Leveraging their expertise in hospitality and healthcare, the authors tackle patient experience challenges, urging the healthcare industry to integr...

Jan 15, 202421 min

Powering Next Generation Behavioral Health Care with Melissa Reilly, Douglas Nemecek, and Harry Ritter

Learn how Evernorth Health Services and Alma are empowering providers to deliver high-quality care and demonstrate successful outcomes. In this episode, Melissa Reilly, the Evernorth Chief Strategy Officer of Behavioral Health, Douglas Nemecek, the Evernorth Chief Medical Officer of Behavioral Health, and Dr. Harry Ritter, founder and CEO of Alma, share how they are transforming the behavioral health landscape. Harry shares how his team assists behavioral health clinicians in providing modern ca...

Jan 12, 202422 min

How MDaudit Keeps Healthcare Organizations Ahead in Claims with Joseph Squadrito II, a sales engineer at MDaudit

MDaudit emphasizes proactive risk management, allowing healthcare organizations to be ahead of potential issues in their claims. In this episode, Joseph Squadrito II, a sales engineer at MDaudit, explains how his organization uses generative AI to focus on a payer's claims data, providing a first line of defense against potential denials and billing issues. He explains how MDaudit, as a billing compliance and revenue integrity platform for healthcare organizations, offers a 360-degree view to au...

Jan 12, 20245 min

Leveraging Technology to Drive Effectiveness and Efficiency with Deloitte Cyber & Strategic Risk leaders Steph Meehan, partner, and Keith Brogan, managing director, at Deloitte & Touche LLP

Leveraging machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance cyber threat detection may help to secure life sciences and health care organizations. In this podcast episode, Deloitte Cyber & Strategic Risk leaders Steph Meehan, partner, and Keith Brogan, managing director, at Deloitte & Touche LLP, share their extensive experience in third-party risk management and cybersecurity. Both express their passion for working with life sciences and health care organizations becaus...

Jan 11, 202421 min

The Key To Finding Fulfillment In Dentistry with Craig Spodak, Co-Founder of Bulletproof Dental Practice and Dental Director of Spodak Dental Group

Understanding why aspiring dentists choose dentistry is key to their career trajectory. In this podcast episode, Dr. Craig Spodak shares insights on disrupting and revolutionizing the dental profession and explores the complexities of entrepreneurship in dentistry, challenging the conventional narrative of scaling up and becoming a CEO and advocating for authenticity, adaptability, and happiness over financial goals. He also emphasizes that the future of dentistry lies in understanding individua...

Jan 11, 202445 min

Creating Opportunities for the Visually Impaired with Jimm Cobb, Vice President for New Business Development at Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind

Most people don’t know that there’s a 70% chance you do not have a job if you have a disability or are visually impaired. In this episode, Jimm Cobb, Vice President for New Business Development at Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, sheds light on their impactful work in supporting the blind, visually impaired, veterans, and those with disabilities. Chicago Lighthouse offers a range of social work programs, including early childhood support, a K-12 school, and a unique factory where visually impai...

Jan 10, 20245 min

Protecting the Revenue Cycle With Credentialing with Brent Althoff, Director of Credentialing Operations at MedTrainer

Learn more about how to navigate the complex healthcare credentialing process effectively and ensure organizational compliance by visiting https://outcomesrocket.health/medtrainer/ In this episode, we have Brent Althoff, Director of Credentialing Operations, as part of the entire series on Rethinking Compliance with MedTrainer. Brent sheds some light on the critical drivers behind credentialing and its impact on compliance and revenue cycle. Using his vast experience with payers and providers, B...

Jan 10, 202427 min

Healthcare Evolution: Lisa Shock on Population Health and AI's Role

Let’s explore the multifaceted concept of population health across different sectors and its intersection with AI! In this episode, Lisa Shock talks about AI’s role within the industry and delves into challenges like healthcare disparities and illiteracy and their implications on cost and efficiency. She discusses the holistic nature of healthcare, underscores the importance of trust in patient-provider relationships, and advocates for adapting to individual patient needs and preferences. Tune i...

Jan 10, 202432 min

The Impact of Generative AI on Healthcare with Dr. Stefano Bini, an endowed professor of Orthopedics at UCSF and Chief Technology Officer

Large language models enhance patient communication by answering questions and providing easily digestible medical information. In this episode, Dr. Stefano Bini, an endowed professor of Orthopedics at UCSF and Chief Technology Officer, explores the potential of generative AI models in healthcare. The conversation kicks off with insights into the Digital Orthopedics Conference San Francisco (DOCSF), an event focusing on digital health within the musculoskeletal vertical, of which he is the found...

Jan 09, 202411 min
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