Healthcare needs to view patients as consumers, integrating their healthcare journey into their daily lives. In this episode, Srinivas Velamoor, President and Chief Operating Officer at NextGen Healthcare, discusses his company’s approach to improving the patient experience through a "closed-loop" patient engagement model using mobile devices as a digital front door, allowing patients to schedule appointments, make payments, and receive follow-up care, all seamlessly. NextGen also addresses the ...
May 01, 2025•21 min
Improving health outcomes should be accessible to all, and convenience and affordability are key to unlocking that. In this episode, Dr. David Stein, CEO and Director at Babson Diagnostics, details how the BetterWay Blood Testing service offers routine and specialty testing through a finger-prick sample at convenient locations like local pharmacies and community events, eliminating the need for traditional venipuncture. This service addresses the crucial issues of access, affordability, and equi...
May 01, 2025•13 min
Frontline providers are the most crucial innovators in healthcare due to their daily interaction with patients and direct experience with care gaps and inefficiencies. In this episode, Dr. Theo Koury, President of Vituity, explores how leveraging frontline provider insights drives healthcare innovation. He shares how his organization fosters a culture of collaboration by dedicating time and resources to support provider-led innovation projects, resulting in solutions like Rely Health and Sayvant...
May 01, 2025•20 min
A modern digital healthcare economy is impossible without a robust provider directory, which serves as the foundation for interoperability and crucial processes. In this episode, Erin Weber, Chief Policy and Research Officer, discusses how CAQH supports provider directories, emphasizing the need for data accuracy and standardization through initiatives like universal group roster templates. She highlights the importance of interoperability and maintaining accurate data to ensure seamless care de...
May 01, 2025•22 min
Transforming healthcare requires a blend of technology, content, and heart-centered design that prioritizes patients. In this episode, Shawn Nason, Chief Experience and Innovation Officer at PatientPoint, shares insights on how his company empowers better health through its unique product portfolio, which includes interactive screens in waiting and exam rooms and back-office solutions. He emphasizes the importance of creating personalized, easy, and surprising experiences for patients, citing pe...
May 01, 2025•15 min
A groundbreaking approach to making healthcare affordable and effective is combining GLP-1 medications with a powerful behavior change platform. In this episode, Noom’s Geoff Cook, CEO, and Cody Fair, Chief Commercial Officer, discuss their mission to help people live healthier, longer lives through behavior change and accessible healthcare solutions like Noom. They highlight their new initiatives, such as partnerships to reduce GLP-1 medication costs and an innovative AI body scan that measures...
Apr 30, 2025•16 min
Integrating health services into retail through a holistic approach that aligns food, pharmacy, and healthcare improves consumer health outcomes. In the latest episode, Jim Kirby, Chief Commercial Officer at Kroger Health, discusses how Kroger is integrating health services into their stores. He emphasizes a holistic approach that combines food, pharmacy, and healthcare to improve consumer health. Kirby shares a personal story to highlight the importance of understanding a patient's overall heal...
Apr 30, 2025•16 min
Improving access to high-quality healthcare in rural communities is achievable through tailored technology solutions, local workforce upskilling, and value-based care models. In this episode, Amar Kendale, co-founder and president of Homeward Health, discusses the unique challenges and needs of rural healthcare, focusing on how his company is reimagining care delivery for underserved communities. He shares how leveraging advanced technology, such as telemedicine and AI, Homeward Health aims to b...
Apr 30, 2025•18 min
FlyteHealth achieves significant weight loss results, averaging 15.8% with non-GLP-1s and further improvements with GLP-1s. In this episode, Gabe Castaneda, Chief Revenue Officer at FlyteHealth, talks about advancements and issues in obesity management, particularly focusing on GLP-1 medications. With 25 years of healthcare experience, Gabe highlights FlyteHealth’s innovative approach combining lifestyle management with clinical medication management. FlyteHealth's patented algorithm delivers pe...
Apr 30, 2025•14 min
Binding technology innovation with compassion to increase the capacity to take care of older adults at home. In this episode, Preeti Kaur, Executive Vice President, Head of Engineering and Data at Honor Technology, shares insights into her company’s mission to empower older adults to age with dignity at home and the unique challenges of in-home care. She talks about the company’s bold use of technology, including machine learning and AI, to enhance care matching and improve care quality. Preeti ...
Apr 30, 2025•15 min
Maternal mental health requires a fundamental shift in perception and treatment. In this episode, Chris Benecchi, Chief Operating Officer at Sage Therapeutics, talks about maternal mental health, specifically postpartum depression, and the initiatives Sage Therapeutics is undertaking. He talks about how they’re developing innovative therapies and creating partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem. Chris also explains the importance of grassroots efforts, public health collaboration, and the p...
Apr 30, 2025•12 min
To accelerate transformative healthcare solutions, we need a collaborative approach aligning technology, workflows, and stakeholder needs. In this episode, Dr. Rick Newell, CEO of Inflect and Chief Transformation Officer of Vituity. Rick dives into how Inflect is revolutionizing healthcare innovation by fostering a unique environment for collaboration, investment, and advisory services. From leveraging AI to improve physician workflows to advancing precision medicine, Dr. Newell outlines Inflect...
Apr 30, 2025•22 min
The 90-90-90 initiative by the Kennedy Forum aims to achieve 90% mental health screening, 90% access to evidence-based care, and 90% of individuals living in recovery by 2033. In this episode of The Beat Podcast, Malekeh Amini, CEO and founder of Trayt Health, and Rebecca Messing Haigler, strategic advisor at the Kennedy Forum, discuss the Kennedy Forum's 90-90-90 initiative, which aims to enhance mental and behavioral health by 2033 through comprehensive screening, evidence-based care, and reco...
Apr 30, 2025•22 min
Obesity-related stigma is combatted with a bias-free image gallery and people-first language to reduce weight discrimination. In this episode, Jamie Coleman, Vice President of Marketing at Eli Lilly and Company , discusses initiatives to combat obesity-related stigma, focusing on a bias-free image gallery created with the Obesity Action Coalition. She explains obesity as a complex disease, often misunderstood, with media reinforcing stereotypes. The gallery aims to humanize obesity and improve c...
Apr 30, 2025•8 min
Improve clinical scheduling, reduce nurse burnout, and enhance patient care efficiency with the In-House Health platform. In this episode, Ari Brenner, the co-founder and CEO of In-House Health, discusses how the Company leverages an automation platform to improve clinical scheduling and healthcare outcomes. By reducing the time managers spend on scheduling and enhancing accuracy, In-House Health aims to prevent nurse burnout and improve patient care. The company focuses on creating organization...
Apr 30, 2025•18 min
Compounding pharmacies in a digital-first healthcare landscape is essential for democratizing access to affordable and personalized medications and achieving better outcomes. In this episode, Shaun Noorian, founder and CEO of Empower Pharmacy, shares insights into how compounding pharmacies are transforming healthcare by providing personalized, cost-effective solutions. Shaun highlights the rising demand for compounded medications in a digital-first healthcare system, emphasizing the shift away ...
Apr 30, 2025•14 min
What happens when cutting-edge AI meets the future of personalized healthcare? In this episode, Andy Dé, Chief Marketing Officer at Lightbeam Health Solutions, discusses the transformative role of AI and analytics in shaping personalized, value-based healthcare. Drawing on a diverse career across pharma, medtech, diagnostics, and provider networks, Andy highlights the evolution from descriptive to predictive and prescriptive analytics, driven by data and AI advancements. He emphasizes the rise o...
Apr 30, 2025•40 min
Tailored treatments, proper medication usage, and proactive wellness practices improve healthcare outcomes. In this episode, Strive Pharmacy’s Andrea Daniels, Director of Clinical Services, and Kaleo Alo, Vice President of Business Development, discuss the company’s mission to revolutionize patient care through compounding and personalized medicine. They highlight the advantages of telehealth in providing patients with access to tailored wellness plans. Andrea and Kaleo talk about patient educat...
Apr 29, 2025•14 min
The future of obesity treatment lies in combining powerful drug therapies with clinician-led lifestyle interventions. In this episode, Rob MacNaughton, CEO of Calibrate, discusses the company’s pioneering approach to weight management. He shares how Calibrate blends anti-obesity medications with clinician-led lifestyle interventions to ensure sustainable weight loss outcomes. This model not only helps individuals maintain weight loss but also drives better healthcare outcomes while reducing cost...
Apr 29, 2025•14 min
Integration of AI and digital tools to streamline healthcare workflows, making patient care more efficient and effective. In this episode, Peri Avitan, CEO of Clinii, discusses the company's evolution from patient engagement tools to a focus on care management through AI and EMR integration. Clinii streamlines data processes and optimizes workflows by integrating with 90 EMRs. By addressing the challenge of limited internal resources and non-care tasks, Clinii improves staff efficiency, reduces ...
Apr 29, 2025•14 min
AI is revolutionizing healthcare innovation, from drug discovery and clinical trials to leveraging wearables for patient care and collaborating with regulatory bodies. In this episode, Leo Barella, Chief Technology Officer at Takeda, discusses how AI is transforming healthcare. Barella highlights AI's potential in drug discovery, clinical trials, and wearable technology, drawing inspiration from SpaceX and Tesla's data-driven approaches. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration with regulat...
Apr 29, 2025•14 min
Community pharmacists can play a key role in improving chronic disease prevention, population health, and access to care. In this episode, Colleen Lindholz, President at Kroger Health, discusses the integration of health and nutrition through innovative "Food as Medicine" strategies. She talks about the focus on preventative care to address chronic disease management and promote healthier lifestyles. Colleen highlights the critical role of community pharmacists in improving population health and...
Apr 29, 2025•11 min
Contraceptive care is being integrated into primary healthcare to improve accessibility and support. In this episode, Mark Edwards, co-founder and CEO of Upstream, explains that Upstream's mission is to ensure high-quality contraceptive services are accessible in primary care settings. This work addresses "contraceptive deserts" and supports clinicians in states with challenging reproductive health environments by training a wide range of healthcare providers. Mark highlights success stories in ...
Apr 29, 2025•10 min
As major healthcare payers, employers can drive value-based care, health equity, and innovative models to improve outcomes and cut costs. In this episode, Dan Mendelson, CEO of Morgan Health, discusses how employers, as significant healthcare payers, can play a pivotal role in demanding and implementing quality care models. He dives into the impact of primary care innovations, tackling health equity. Dan talks about the critical need for actionable data in transforming healthcare delivery. Dan a...
Apr 29, 2025•11 min
To build healthier communities, healthcare organizations must foster a culture of inclusivity and equity that extends beyond their walls. In this episode, Timshel Tarbet, Chief Healthcare Experience and Equity Officer at Providence Health Plan, shares her unique approach to healthcare, the importance of integrating health equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization, and extending that outward to the community. She highlights how Providence Health Plan is building a strong internal c...
Apr 29, 2025•19 min
AI and data are being used to transform the health insurance industry by personalizing experiences, enhancing consumer choice, and promoting sustainable innovation. In this episode of the HLTH Executive Series, Dr. Leana Wen interviews Mark Bertolini, CEO of Oscar Health, who envisions disrupting the health insurance industry with innovative approaches. Bertolini describes Oscar as a “pirate ship” challenging traditional insurers, emphasizing tailored insurance markets, consumer health reimburse...
Apr 29, 2025•10 min
Remote patient monitoring, powered by AI, enables better analysis of patient data from wearables and chronic condition devices. In this episode, Kevin Ritter, Executive Vice President of Care in Motion at Altera Digital Health, discusses how his organization is driving change in healthcare delivery by focusing on interoperability, data quality, and the application of emerging technologies. Kevin shares insights into Altera Digital Health's commitment to providing personalized well-care through i...
Apr 29, 2025•13 min
The future of healthcare will be shaped by trends such as personalized medicine, home care, and addressing equity and access to healthcare. In this episode, James E. Woods, II, Head of Enterprise Informatics at Philips North America, explores the company’s commitment to end-to-end client partnerships, improving clinical efficiencies, and delivering actionable insights through data. He highlights Philips’s investment in AI innovation, its leadership in patent applications, and its efforts to ensu...
Apr 29, 2025•17 min
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.com Innovative solutions and heartfelt experiences are driving significant changes in mental health care. In this episode of the Expanding Access podcast, Tina Keshani, co-founder and CEO of Seven Starling, highlights the urgent need for addressing maternal mental health. 1 in 5 women experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, which a...
Apr 29, 2025•9 min
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.com Using AI to guide patients to the right care setting optimizes resources and enhances patient experiences. In this episode, Alex Guastella, CEO of Sympti, explores how his company helps patients navigate the 141 million annual ER visits and millions more urgent care visits. He explains that Sympti’s AI-powered sick care triage system gu...
Apr 28, 2025•8 min
