In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with Rob Stein of C2 Solutions , a division of Intellias, to explore how smart hospitals and connected device technology are reshaping the future of healthcare—both inside the hospital room and across rural communities. From defining what makes a hospital truly "smart" to navigating the challenges of interoperability and integration, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at what it takes to go digital in healthcare today. Rob shares how Intellias ...
Jun 09, 2025•18 min•Ep. 327
In the latest episode of The Beat Podcast, host Sandy Vance discusses the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare with Anmol Madan, CEO of RadiantGraph . They talk about how AI and Intelligent Personalization can improve the member experience with health plans. Their conversation also highlights the ongoing challenges in consumer engagement within the healthcare sector. RadiantGraph aims to bridge the gap by utilizing AI and machine learning to enhance consumer engageme...
Jun 02, 2025•25 min•Ep. 326
In this episode of The Beat podcast, host Sandy Vance sits down with Michael Frank , Director of Digital Health at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), to explore how MSK is teaming up with AWS and leveraging AI to revolutionize cancer care. Michael shares insights into MSK’s mission to end cancer for life, their journey into digital transformation, and how AI technologies (like large language models and advanced data analytics) are streamlining clinical workflows, improving patient interactions, and...
May 29, 2025•21 min•Ep. 325
In this episode of The Beat , host Sandy Vance sits down with Solventum ’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Travis Bias , to explore how ambient clinician documentation is transforming healthcare. As AI-powered solutions continue to evolve, clinicians are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality care while managing growing administrative demands. Dr. Bias shares how Solventum is leveraging artificial intelligence to support ambient listening tools that streamline documentation, without...
May 22, 2025•19 min•Ep. 324
In this episode of The Beat , host Sandy Vance sits down with Dr. Heather Bassett , Chief Medical Officer at Xsolis and creator of the proprietary Care Level Score. Together, they explore the future of AI in healthcare and how real-world AI applications are already driving improved operational efficiency, reducing clinician burnout, and enhancing payer-provider collaboration. Dr. Bassett also shares insights from her recent involvement with CHAI.org , emphasizing why healthcare leaders must take...
May 19, 2025•23 min•Ep. 323
In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with Dr. Will Morris , Chief Medical Officer at Ambience Healthcare , to explore how AI is transforming the healthcare industry. From enhancing clinical documentation to improving patient care and supporting back-office operations, Ambience is creating intelligent solutions tailored for the entire healthcare ecosystem. Dr. Morris shares insights on how AI, when used as an assistive—not replacement—tool, can help alleviate clinician burnout and empower ...
May 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 322
Gen AI fails without accurate data extraction. Upstage liberates messy healthcare and insurance data with precision to power gen AI applications. Host Sandy Vance gets behind the mic with Galina Fendikevich , US GTM. In this episode of The Beat Podcast , Galina Fendikevich , US GTM Lead at Upstage, joins host Sandy Vance for a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of AI and large language models (LLMs). From breaking down the key differences between small and large language models to exploring ...
May 08, 2025•17 min•Ep. 321
In today’s episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Vijay Venkatesan , Chief Technology Officer, IKS Health . Everyone’s talking about healthcare AI — but not everyone’s doing it the same way. We explain how IKS Health’s approach to technology and digital transformation sets it apart from other players in the space. Sandy and Vijay dive deep into the future of AI in healthcare, IKS Health technology strategies, AI workflow optimization, the blending of AI and human expertise, how AI is transforming ...
May 05, 2025•18 min•Ep. 320
In this insightful episode of The Beat Podcast , Sandy Vance is joined by two healthcare experts, Dr. Peter Pronovost and Claudia Douglass from Grant Thornton , to discuss a transformative concept in healthcare: the Intelligent Clinical Environment (ICE). This advanced, technology-driven model is revolutionizing the way healthcare systems are addressing critical issues like clinician burnout, labor shortages, and improving patient care outcomes. If you’re interested in the future of healthcare a...
Apr 11, 2025•24 min•Ep. 319
About Adam Mariano: Adam Mariano is the GM and President of LexisNexis Healthcare. Adam is a technologist, nurse, and attorney, deeply invested in helping healthcare companies build better, more equitable, and unbiased products and services through intentional product development, open interoperability, and reduced health disparities. He brings extensive clinical, technical, and legal experience spanning 20+ years. Adam's legal work is focused on equal access, civil rights, and immigration. Abou...
Apr 11, 2025•22 min•Ep. 296
In this thought-provoking episode of The Beat , host Sandy Vance is joined by Caleb Manscill, the President of Vyne Medical , to dive deep into the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and healthcare. Caleb shares invaluable insights into how AI and automation are reshaping healthcare workflows, improving operational efficiency, and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes. As AI becomes increasingly pivotal in transforming industries, its impact on healthcare stands out, particularly in overcoming ...
Apr 10, 2025•26 min•Ep. 318
About Terri Couts: Terri Couts is the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at The Guthrie Clinic, an accomplished healthcare technology leader with a passion for driving innovation and clinical care through digital transformation. Terri focuses on creating integrated, patient-centered health systems by leveraging digital health solutions, remote patient monitoring, and telemedicine, particularly in underserved rural communities. With a strategic approach to balancing innovation and...
Apr 10, 2025•11 min•Ep. 317
About Rahul Lakhanpal: Rahul Lakhanpal is the Chief of Staff at SpectraMedix. He is focused on driving strategic initiatives and ensuring the company's alignment with market needs in the evolving landscape of value-based care. About Sean Kelly: Sean Kelly is the Senior Vice President of Growth and Business Development at SpectraMedix. He is responsible for leading the company's growth strategies and expanding its presence in the healthcare market. Things You’ll Learn: SpectraMedix focuses on del...
Apr 09, 2025•22 min•Ep. 315
About Chris Caramanico: Chris Caramanico is a growth-oriented CEO, investor, and consultant with a proven track record of driving profitable growth in healthcare technology. With over 20 years of experience, Chris excels in both startups and large corporations, leading successful transformations and delivering results in complex environments. He is adept at anticipating market trends, developing innovative strategies, and building high-performance teams. Chris is a customer-focused strategist wi...
Apr 08, 2025•14 min•Ep. 314
About Kevin Ritter: Kevin Ritter is the Executive Vice President of CareInMotion at Altera Digital Health, an experienced digital health leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning electronic health records, population health management, consumer health, and data analytics. Things You’ll Learn: CareInMotion at Altera Digital Health focuses on interoperability, data aggregation, and delivering actionable insights at the point of care. The organization leverages FHIR, generative AI, and ...
Apr 07, 2025•13 min•Ep. 313
About Dr. Stanley Crittenden: Dr. Stanley Crittenden is the Chief Medical Officer at Quantum Health. He is a board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine doctor with an unwavering focus on clinical excellence and a deep passion for improving the healthcare system. He has extensive experience in managed care, having held leadership positions at Humana, Anthem, and Evergreen Nephrology prior to joining Quantum Health. Things You’ll Learn: Quantum Health is focused on human-centered navigatio...
Apr 04, 2025•19 min•Ep. 312
About Ashish Pamula: Ashish Pamula is the Growth Lead at Samaritan, where he spearheads partnership efforts with Medicaid plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and health systems to reach more people with stable housing. Things You’ll Learn: Samaritan partners with Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans to provide resources and support to unhoused residents. The organization focuses on incentivized behavioral change, flexible funds for strategic needs, and relational support to help people overcome fi...
Apr 03, 2025•15 min•Ep. 311
About Dr. Shafiq Rab: Dr. Shafiq Rab is the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer for Tufts Medicine. He leads the organization's digital transformation efforts and leverages technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency. About Suman Mishra: Suman Mishra is the Chief Technology Officer of Healthcare for GS Lab GAVS. He has extensive experience in healthcare technology and is passionate about using technology to solve complex challenges and improve healthc...
Apr 02, 2025•22 min•Ep. 310
About Dr. David Carmouche: Dr. David Carmouche is the Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Lumeris. He is a visionary leader in transformational healthcare delivery with a unique blend of provider, payer, retail, and integrated delivery network leadership experience. Things You’ll Learn: Lumeris has launched Tom, an agentic AI solution designed to support primary care teams and extend primary care to more Americans. Tom leverages Lumeris's data aggregation capabilities to launch coordinated ...
Apr 01, 2025•15 min•Ep. 309
About James Woods II: James E. Woods II, is the Head of Enterprise Informatics at Philips North America. With over 20 years of experience in the medtech industry, James leads Philips' healthcare informatics interests, including delivery, device integration, and digital pathology solutions. Things You’ll Learn: Philips focuses on end-to-end client partnership, improved efficiencies and collaboration for clinicians, and delivering actionable insights at the point of care. Philips invests heavily i...
Mar 31, 2025•17 min•Ep. 316
About Tammy Cress: Tammy Cress is the Senior Vice President of Clinical Innovation and Solutions at Teladoc Health. As a nurse by background, Tammy leads a cross-functional team to develop and evolve solutions that enable care transformation at scale while addressing the health systems’ most challenging problems. Things You’ll Learn: Listening to the market and designing technology to fit the needs of health systems is crucial for effective care transformation. Hybrid care teams, blending in-per...
Mar 28, 2025•16 min•Ep. 306
About Travis Dalton: Travis Dalton is the President and CEO of Clerativ, a healthcare technology, data, and insights company focused on affordability, transparency, and quality. With over 20 years of experience in the health tech space, Travis is passionate about leveraging data and technology to drive positive change in healthcare delivery and cost management. Things You’ll Learn: A company rebrand represents growth and a renewed commitment to solving key issues in the healthcare space. Transpa...
Mar 27, 2025•17 min•Ep. 305
About Jason Oberfest: Jason Oberfest is Vice President of Healthcare at ŌURA, leading strategy and partnerships to drive early health interventions, improved patient outcomes, and cost reduction. He previously spent five years at Apple, shaping the Health app on iPhone and Apple Watch. As Founder and CEO of Mango Health, Jason built a pioneering mobile health app for chronic condition management, partnering with major healthcare leaders before its acquisition in 2019. Passionate about behavior-d...
Mar 26, 2025•13 min•Ep. 304
About Branden Robinson: Branden Robinson is the Chief Growth Officer at Sevaro Health, where he leads the organization's growth strategies and initiatives. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, including 15 years focused on digital and virtual healthcare, Branden is dedicated to expanding access to neurological expertise through innovative technology solutions. Things You’ll Learn: Virtual neurology is essential to address the growing shortage of neurologists and the increasing prevalence...
Mar 25, 2025•12 min•Ep. 303
About Mark Whittington: Mark Whittington is the Managing Director at HealthXL, a company focused on improving healthcare outcomes for patients with chronic conditions through chronic care management and remote patient monitoring. Mark is passionate about helping people stay healthy longer and improving their quality of life, especially those in vulnerable stages of their health journey. Things You’ll Learn: Chronic care management and RPM can alleviate the burden on primary care physicians, allo...
Mar 24, 2025•10 min•Ep. 302
About Harpaul Sambhi: Harpaul Sambhi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Magical and a Limited Partner at Various VC funds. He previously worked as an Advisor at On Deck, an Entrepreneur In Residence at Bain Capital Ventures, and a former Product Manager at Microsoft. Harpaul attended the University of Waterloo. Things You’ll Learn: AI is evolving from simple automation to Agentic AI, which can learn, adapt, and make decisions. Healthcare workers spend too much time on administrative tasks, but AI can ...
Mar 21, 2025•18 min•Ep. 301
About Myron Wallace: Myron Wallace, the fractional Chief Product Officer at White Label Communications, is a visionary technology executive with 20+ years of entrepreneurial expertise. He excels at driving innovation and launching enterprise customer solutions within SaaS, telehealth, and UCaaS. Myron's focus lies in translating ambitious product goals into reality, accelerating time to market, and maximizing customer adoption. He transforms startups and hyper-growth companies by building seamle...
Mar 20, 2025•11 min•Ep. 300
In today’s episode, Sandy chats with Yan Chow , an expert in AI, automation, and healthcare tech, and the global healthcare leader for Automation Anywhere . Healthcare is a target-rich environment that offers opportunities everywhere to make healthcare more sustainable and more valuable for the future. They chat about how AI is being applied to healthcare and how it can benefit both healthcare workers and patients alike. He also talks about how AI doesn’t have to be so scary, but it is important...
Mar 19, 2025•22 min•Ep. 308
About Jason Reminick: Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, MS, is the CEO and Founder of Thalamus, a premier cloud-based interview management platform revolutionizing graduate medical education. A Stanford-trained physician with a distinguished academic record, Jason excels in both medicine and entrepreneurship. His innovative approach, highlighted by notable research and awards, bridges clinical practice with transformative technology. Rooted in humanistic values and fueled by relentless curiosity, he insp...
Mar 19, 2025•15 min•Ep. 299
About Misty Grambow: Misty Grambow is a results-driven sales executive with over 26 years at U.S. Bank/Elavon, Inc., specializing in healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. As VP of Healthcare and Nonprofit, she leads strategic initiatives to drive growth, develop key partnerships, and optimize payment solutions. With deep expertise in lead generation, prospect engagement, and sales negotiations, Misty has a proven track record of expanding client relationships and delivering impact...
Mar 18, 2025•16 min•Ep. 297
