As we all age, the imperative is evident: How can each of us contribute to crafting a world we desire to grow old in? In this episode, Carrie Shaw, CEO and founder of Embodied Labs, and Diana Gelston, Chief Commercial Officer at Best Buy Health, discuss their partnership and how they are shaping the future of in-home care through empathy-driven technology. They delve into the transformative impact of immersive training technology on caregiving and aging at home, reflecting on their unique partne...
Oct 18, 2024•20 min
Applying private equity frameworks can significantly improve a physician practice's financial performance and strategic positioning. In this episode, Rob Greer, founder and CEO of SovDoc, discusses his firm's role in helping physician practices optimize profitability and navigate the complexities of healthcare, especially with the rise of private equity. SovDoc offers services such as fractional CFO support, revenue enhancement through digital marketing, and strategic advisory for practice expan...
Oct 18, 2024•19 min
Everyone, from top leadership to the frontline, has a role in safeguarding against cyber threats. In this episode, Peter Naumovski, the Global CISO and VP of IT Risk Management at AbbVie, and Teresa Tonthat, Vice President and Associate Chief Information Officer at Texas Children's Hospital, emphasize the critical role of maintaining good cyber hygiene. Peter explains how simple measures like enabling multi-factor authentication, effective vulnerability management, and promptly addressing identi...
Oct 16, 2024•24 min
Early intervention and a measurement-based approach are crucial to effectively addressing the mental health challenges faced by children and families. In this episode, Naomi Allen, CEO and co-founder of Brightline, talks about how she founded the company to improve behavioral healthcare for children, teens, and families. Founded in 2019, Brightline offers a virtual platform with digital interventions, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry, addressing issues like autism spectrum signs, anxiety, ADHD,...
Oct 15, 2024•19 min
Charisma is not just about capturing attention. In this episode, Milam Miller, former senior sports leader, now a corporate trainer and founder of Be Confident and Kind, discusses the importance of charisma and human connection in leadership. He explains how charisma is not just about charm but about creating deep, two-way connections, and he introduces simple frameworks to enhance these skills. Milam emphasizes the role of mindfulness and intentionality in leadership, highlighting how small nua...
Oct 14, 2024•20 min
Technology revolutionizes maternal mental health by streamlining workflows, analyzing data, and improving care delivery and outcomes. In this episode, Malekeh Amini, Founder & CEO at Trayt.Health and Dr. Nancy Byatt, Executive Director of Lifeline for Family Center and Lifeline for Moms Program, share their groundbreaking work in maternal mental health, scaling systems-level approaches to improve access to care, and the crucial role of technology in supporting maternal mental health initiati...
Oct 11, 2024•22 min
The healthcare industry must embrace technology faster to keep up with the growing and aging population. In this episode, Venkatgiri “Giri” Vandali, President of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Firstsource, discusses the pivotal role of technology in transforming the healthcare industry. He shares his journey from major tech companies to leading healthcare initiatives at Firstsource, focusing on data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Giri highlights the importance of addr...
Oct 11, 2024•21 min
Back by popular demand, this fan-favorite episode is one you won’t want to miss! Whether it's your first time tuning in or you're revisiting this classic, dive in now and enjoy one of our most listened-to episodes! A new generation of healthcare professionals is reshaping the landscape by connecting the dots between dentistry and medicine. In this episode, Hatice Hasturk talks with hosts Jonathan and Mariya about the theories and pathways linking dentistry and medicine, emphasizing the promotion...
Oct 10, 2024•44 min
Community and mentorship can empower women to soar to new heights in IT and healthcare. This episode from the S.O.A.R 2024 conference with two amazing guests: Rebecca Woods, Founder, and Fractional Chief Information Officer of Bluebird Tech Solutions and Bluebird Leaders, and Christopher Kunney, CTO at Ask Me Your MD and Managing Partner and Digital Transformation Strategist for EOTECH Consulting. Rebecca shares her journey of becoming a young CIO and the inspiration to create Bluebird Leaders, ...
Oct 10, 2024•8 min
Amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, Luká Yancopoulos saw an opportunity to revolutionize healthcare procurement and ensure frontline workers had access to life-saving supplies. In this episode, Luká Yancopoulos shares how his startup is reshaping procurement, cutting costs, and empowering medical professionals to focus on patient care. He turned a college project during the COVID-19 pandemic into a $10 million venture, using data-driven solutions to revolutionize healthcare supply chains an...
Oct 09, 2024•30 min
Integrating behavioral health into existing healthcare workflows can improve patient outcomes, especially for those managing chronic diseases. In this episode, Shana Hoffman, president and CEO of Lucet, explains how Lucet uniquely combines technology with behavioral health services, integrating them into existing healthcare workflows. She highlights Lucet's navigate-and-connect platform, which efficiently matches patients with clinicians and addresses chronic conditions through mental health scr...
Oct 08, 2024•25 min
Chronic low back pain is a complex condition often caused by multiple factors, making accurate diagnosis and treatment challenging. In this episode, Kristen Klein, a certified nurse practitioner at the New York Spine and Pain Specialists in Port Jefferson, New York, discusses innovative approaches to diagnosing and treating chronic low back pain, particularly focusing on multifidus dysfunction. She highlights the importance of understanding pain contributors, the value of MRIs for tracking muscl...
Oct 07, 2024•14 min
Simplifying healthcare processes through AI can revolutionize patient care and improve payment accuracy. In this episode, Rajeev Ronanki, CEO of Lyric AI, discusses the healthcare industry's digital transformation and the role of technology in improving patient care, emphasizing the importance of simplifying healthcare processes, utilizing AI, blockchain, and machine learning to streamline transactions and improve payment accuracy. He highlights the need for a platform-based approach in healthca...
Oct 04, 2024•20 min
The future of healthcare lies in the seamless integration of AI with human compassion to improve care delivery. In this episode, Mendel Erlenwein, CEO of CareCo and Previva Health Group, shares his journey into entrepreneurship, emphasizing how it’s not just about making money but about transforming struggling companies and creating meaningful impact. He discusses the evolution of care coordination, particularly in preventive care, and how AI technology is enhancing care coordinators' roles, all...
Oct 04, 2024•23 min
Back by popular demand, this fan-favorite episode is one you won’t want to miss! Whether it's your first time tuning in or you're rMariya Filipovaclassic, dive in now and enjoy one of our most listened-to episodes! Connecting the dots across all healthcare silos is vital to achieving overall health integration. Oral, public, cardiovascular, brain, and overall health can be treated through whole-person care and it is becoming a reality in some parts of the world. In this episode of the Think Oral...
Oct 03, 2024•40 min
Unlocking healthcare's potential, Dandelion Health merges clinical AI with real-world data to revolutionize precision medicine. In this episode, Elliott Green, co-founder and CEO of Dandelion Health, explains how his company leverages real-world data and clinical AI to advance precision medicine. Dandelion partners with healthcare systems to extract, de-identify, and harmonize large-scale data like MRIs and lab tests, allowing AI developers and life sciences companies to generate actionable heal...
Oct 03, 2024•23 min
AI platforms like DeepScribe can drastically reduce physician burnout by automating up to 80% of medical documentation. In this episode, Matt Ko, co-founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer at DeepScribe, highlights how the platform eases physician burnout by capturing and organizing patient-physician conversations, allowing doctors to focus more on patient care. The platform also offers features like HCC assist, which helps identify chronic conditions, and customization options that make...
Oct 01, 2024•21 min
Poor sleep is directly linked to chronic diseases like Alzheimer's, dementia, and diabetes, making sleep quality a critical health factor. In this episode, Colin Lawlor, CEO of SleepScore Labs, emphasizes the crucial role of sleep in overall health and how technology can enhance sleep quality. Drawing on his 30 years in the health tech industry, Colin highlights the connection between poor sleep and chronic diseases. He explains how SleepScore Labs uses innovative technology to collect sleep dat...
Sep 30, 2024•24 min
Healthcare's slow pace of change is often hindered by inertia and the reluctance to be the first to adopt new solutions. In this episode, Justin Dearborn, CEO of Praia Health, discusses the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of overcoming inertia and capitalizing on advancements like AI. He explains how Praia Health aims to enhance patient engagement by offering a unified platform for digital interactions with healthcare providers and...
Sep 27, 2024•11 min
Passion for the industry can drive long-term success and satisfaction, even when challenges arise. In this episode, Marnina Diprose, a dermal clinician turned tech founder of Digital Health Co and DermHealth.co, shares how her entrepreneurial journey led her to create a niche marketing agency for skin and wellness businesses. She discusses the benefits of focusing on a specific industry, which allows her team to streamline operations and deliver tailored solutions. Marnina emphasizes the importa...
Sep 27, 2024•18 min
Back by popular demand, this fan-favorite episode is one you won’t want to miss! Whether it's your first time tuning in or you're revisiting this classic, dive in now and enjoy one of our most listened-to episodes! Integrated health practices are key to facilitating a more holistic approach to patient well-being. In this episode, Stephen Thorne talks about the critical integration of dental and medical care and how maintaining oral health contributes to overall systemic well-being. He discusses ...
Sep 26, 2024•43 min
The integration of data-driven innovation with human expertise is essential for advancing healthcare. In this episode, join Dr. Leon Henderson-MacLennan as he discusses the convergence of medicine, technology, and business. With a rich background in clinical practice and data analytics, Dr. Henderson-MacLennan provides unique insights into the evolving healthcare landscape. This episode covers innovative approaches and the impact of predictive modeling on medical advancements. Tune in and discov...
Sep 25, 2024•26 min
Digital platforms can provide crucial mental health support to young people, offering resources that are both easily accessible and scalable. In this episode, Dr. Laura Tully, Vice President of Clinical Integrations & Partnerships at Kooth Digital Health, explains how the company’s platform, Soluna, offers free, scalable mental health support to California youth through self-guided resources, peer community forums, and behavioral health coaching. They explore their passion for mental health,...
Sep 24, 2024•18 min
The success of AI in healthcare depends on active collaboration between clinicians and technology. In this episode, Dr. Ed Glynn, the Chief Clinical Officer at RhythmX AI, discusses the pressing issues facing primary care today, such as cognitive overload and access to care. He highlights how his company’s precision care platform is helping clinicians by providing hyper-personalized care through AI, offering real-time patient summaries and evidence-based recommendations. Dr. Glynn stresses the i...
Sep 23, 2024•21 min
Robots in healthcare are coming, and are designed as assistants, not replacements, to skilled clinicians. In this episode, Ken Washington, the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Medtronic, is interviewed by Saul Marquez during the ViVE conference in Los Angeles on the importance of robotics in surgery, emphasizing its potential to enhance precision, consistency, and ergonomics for surgeons while ultimately improving patient outcomes. He shares his career journey from working i...
Sep 20, 2024•9 min
Psychedelics offer a new frontier in psychiatry, providing profound shifts in perspective that can enhance therapeutic outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Sam Zand, founder of Anywhere Clinic, a holistic psychiatrist and professor of psychedelic medicine, shares insights into his immersive wellness retreat in Puerto Rico, where patients experience a combination of nature therapy, meditation, and ketamine therapy to reset their mental health. He also talks about his entrepreneurial journey, the growth...
Sep 20, 2024•21 min
Back by popular demand, this fan-favorite episode is one you won’t want to miss! Whether it's your first time tuning in or you're revisiting this classic, dive in now and enjoy one of our most listened-to episodes! Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Think Oral Health Podcast! In the first Think Oral Health episode, Mariya Filipova and Jonathan Levine are joined by rock star Lenny Kravitz to discuss the connection between oral health and overall health. The conversation between Jonathan, Mar...
Sep 19, 2024•29 min
Telemedicine is addressing the shortage of physicians by providing an accessible and efficient channel for healthcare delivery. In this episode, Peter Ax, CEO of UpScript Health, explains how he’s played a key role in making healthcare more patient-centric by developing a platform that allows patients to receive prescriptions online and have medications delivered directly to their doorsteps. He discusses the challenges of navigating regulatory hurdles and how UpScript reinvented itself to offer ...
Sep 17, 2024•23 min
Personalized medicine tailors healthcare interventions to individual needs, aiming to provide the right treatment at the right time. In this episode, Abbas Zavar, a pioneering physician and digital health leader with over two decades of experience in medicine and health information technology, talks about his commitment to the field, focusing on tailoring healthcare interventions to individual needs. He highlights the importance of prevention as he believes healthcare systems often lack the comp...
Sep 16, 2024•15 min
Cyberattacks are not just about data; they can disrupt critical healthcare services. In this episode, Steve Cagle, CEO of Clearwater, delves into the transformative impact of digital technology on healthcare delivery and highlights how technology improves operational efficiency, patient experience, and access to care in remote locations. With these advancements come cybersecurity challenges, with an alarming rise in cyberattacks targeting sensitive patient data, which is why he stresses the crit...
Sep 13, 2024•17 min