About Julie Ebert: Julie Betts Ebert is Managing Director of Silicon Valley Bank’s National Life Science & Healthcare team, supporting life science companies in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with banking services, debt financing, and strategic growth advice. Previously, she led SVB’s Strategic Advisory effort, managing client engagements and advisory projects. Julie’s prior experience includes 10 years at Greenhill & Co., advising on M&A and restructuring, and roles at Prudential Se...
Feb 04, 2025•8 min•Ep. 265
About Frank Harvey: Frank Harvey is the CEO of Surescripts, a company aiming to we convene healthcare organizations nationwide to simplify how health intelligence is shared. Frank is an experienced chief executive and investor and has held numerous senior leadership roles during his more than 35-year career in the healthcare technology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sectors. His leadership philosophy is to treat every person with respect, keep communication honest, and always have a bias for actio...
Feb 03, 2025•9 min•Ep. 264
About Zane Burke: Zane Burke is the CEO of Quantum Health, where he leads efforts to revolutionize healthcare navigation through innovative solutions that combine technology with a human touch. With a background in both healthcare IT and executive leadership, Zane brings a wealth of experience to his role. Prior to joining Quantum Health, he served as CEO of Livongo Health, Inc., and as President of Cerner Corporation, where he drove significant advancements in healthcare technology. Zane is kno...
Jan 31, 2025•9 min•Ep. 260
Sandy Vance and Peter Horadan, CEO of Vouched, discuss how Vouched uses AI and automation to verify identities in Telehealth. When you go to a doctor’s office, the receptionist checks your ID. As healthcare providers continue to conduct appointments virtually, how can they verify their patients’ identities digitally? Vouched uses artificial intelligence and automation to check the validity of patient IDs and verify that the person on the virtual appointment matches that identity. They discuss ap...
Jan 30, 2025•23 min•Ep. 275
About Srinivas Velamoor: Srinivas (Sri) Velamoor is a senior executive with expertise in healthcare, technology, and financial services. He currently serves as President and COO of NextGen Healthcare, overseeing operations in the U.S. and India. Previously, he was Chief Growth and strategy Officer there. Sri has extensive experience driving growth for tech and SaaS companies, aligning strategy with execution. He has held leadership roles at McKinsey, PwC, and Diamond Management, where he helped ...
Jan 30, 2025•20 min•Ep. 263
About David Stein: David Stein is the former global head of strategy and president of molecular diagnostics for Siemens Healthineers. His previous roles include CEO of Siemens' point of care business, head of strategy for the Diagnostics division, and global vice president of engineering within the Diagnostics division. Working alongside Eric Olson, he was instrumental in incubating Babson Diagnostics in the company’s earliest days. David is also the Board Chairman of PixCell Medical, Israel. Dr...
Jan 29, 2025•13 min•Ep. 259
About Dr. Theo Koury: Theo Koury, MD, is the President of Vituity. Across his 25-year leadership career, Dr. Koury has focused on empowering front-line clinicians to improve care by prioritizing patient outcomes and maximizing quality and efficiency. In addition to his executive duties, he is a practicing emergency physician in the San Francisco Bay Area. As President of Vituity since 2017, Dr. Koury oversees the company’s financial and infrastructure strategies to fulfill the enterprise’s missi...
Jan 28, 2025•19 min•Ep. 262
About Erin Weber: Erin Richter Weber is a healthcare leader with 14 years at CAQH. She oversees CAQH CORE, advancing healthcare automation, and CAQH Insights, producing the annual Index report. Erin unites stakeholders to address industry challenges through data-driven innovation. Previously, she consulted for PwC and led research at the Advisory Board Company. She holds a Master’s from Harvard and a Bachelor’s from Cornell, making her a pivotal voice in healthcare standards and policy. About Do...
Jan 27, 2025•21 min•Ep. 258
About Shawn Nason: Shawn Nason is an Experience Evangelist and Experience Ecosystem™ designer, passionate about dismantling outdated systems and building human-first, aligned approaches. With a background as Chief Experience Officer at Healthways and Chief Innovation Officer at Xavier University, Shawn also spent six years as an Imagineer for The Walt Disney Company. He founded MOFI in 2016 and recently served as Interim CEO of OFFOR Health, revolutionizing healthcare access. Now the Chief Exper...
Jan 24, 2025•15 min•Ep. 257
In this interview, Sandy Vance discusses AI imaging and multimodal data with Ryan Tarzy, CEO of Avandra Imaging. Ryan explains the problems that medical researchers face related to accessing imaging data, and how Avandra is dealing with these challenges. The conversation explores the benefits and challenges working with imaging data and the use cases for Avandra’s datasets. Tarzy argues that healthcare is not innovating at the pace of other industries, and that access to imaging data can drive n...
Jan 24, 2025•25 min•Ep. 270
About Geoff Cook: Geoff Cook is a seasoned entrepreneur and the CEO of Noom, with a proven track record of driving innovation and growth. As the former CEO of The Meet Group, he led the NASDAQ-listed company to a $500 million acquisition in 2020, building a live-streaming and creator economy revenue stream exceeding $200 million annually. Geoff spearheaded industry consolidation by acquiring and integrating four companies into a cohesive, efficient culture. A Harvard Economics graduate, he has d...
Jan 23, 2025•15 min•Ep. 256
About James Kirby: James Kirby is a dedicated and innovative leader in the healthcare industry, currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer at Kroger Health. With a PharmD and a board certification in pharmacotherapy, James is committed to integrating health services into retail environments to enhance consumer health outcomes. At Kroger Health, he spearheads the Food as Medicine strategy, promoting a holistic approach that aligns food, pharmacy, and healthcare. His personal journey and pr...
Jan 22, 2025•15 min•Ep. 255
About Amar Kendale: Amar Kendale is the co-founder and president of Homeward Health. With a strong background in technology and healthcare innovation, Amar is committed to transforming access to healthcare in rural America. His vision is to leverage technology to improve patient outcomes and health equity across underserved communities. Things You’ll Learn: Rural Americans face unique healthcare challenges that impact access, quality, and affordability of care. A value-based care model brings si...
Jan 21, 2025•18 min•Ep. 245
About Gabe Castaneda: Gabe Castaneda is the Chief Revenue Officer at FlyteHealth, bringing over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and customer success in both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer markets. He has held significant roles at Omada Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and UnitedHealth Group. Gabe holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota, a law degree from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Globa...
Jan 20, 2025•13 min•Ep. 244
About Preeti Kaur: Preeti Kaur is the Executive Vice President and Head of Engineering and Data at Honor Technology. With a background in engineering leadership roles at Adobe and Carta, Preeti combines technical expertise with a mission-driven focus on improving patient care through innovation. Things You’ll Learn: Honor Technology is reshaping in-home care for older adults by blending technology and human compassion. Insights into the challenges and solutions for providing specialized care, su...
Jan 17, 2025•14 min•Ep. 243
About Chris Benecchi: Chris Benecchi is the Chief Operating Officer at Sage Therapeutics, where he leads global commercial strategy, medical affairs, and business operations. With a passion for public health and personal experience with postpartum depression, Chris is dedicated to driving impactful change in maternal mental health. Things You’ll Learn: Reframing conversations around maternal mental health is essential for addressing this critical issue. Postpartum depression remains prevalent, h...
Jan 16, 2025•11 min•Ep. 242
About Dr. Rick Newell: Dr. Rick Newell is a practicing physician and a visionary leader in healthcare innovation. As CEO of Inflect and Chief Transformation Officer of Vituity, he brings a unique perspective from the front lines of patient care to the boardroom. Dr. Newell focuses on creating inflection points in healthcare by fostering collaboration and investing in groundbreaking technologies that solve real-world problems. Things You’ll Learn: Inflect invests in early-stage healthcare startup...
Jan 15, 2025•22 min•Ep. 241
About Malekeh Amini: Malekeh Amini is the CEO and founder of Trayt Health, with extensive experience in healthcare innovation. She is dedicated to enhancing mental and behavioral health through data-driven solutions and comprehensive social determinants. Her leadership in the industry is marked by her strategic vision and commitment to transformative healthcare practices. About Rebecca Messing Haigler: Rebecca ‘Becky’ Messing Haigler, MPH, MBA, is a seasoned healthcare executive, entrepreneur, a...
Jan 14, 2025•21 min•Ep. 240
About Jamie Coleman: Jamie Coleman is an inspirational leader who drives large, diverse teams to exceed expectations. With over 20 years of pharmaceutical experience, Jamie has a proven track record in marketing, consulting, and sales. Known for delivering outstanding results, Jamie has managed commercialization efforts for a variety of brands, overseeing over $5B in annual revenue. With extensive international experience, Jamie is adept at navigating complex partnerships and leading through cha...
Jan 13, 2025•7 min•Ep. 236
About Ari Brenner: Ari Brenner is a career-long devotee to improving healthcare delivery and payment models. With a deep track record of recruiting operationally excellent teams, he excels in building digital health products with clear value propositions. Ari has extensive experience navigating the complexities of selling into the US healthcare system, ensuring that his innovations align seamlessly with industry needs and drive meaningful improvements. Things You’ll Learn: In-House Health uses a...
Jan 10, 2025•17 min•Ep. 237
In this conversation, Sandy Vance interviews Waleed Nasr, CEO of Medely, a healthcare staffing platform that utilizes data and AI to optimize workforce management in healthcare facilities. Waleed shares his background in technology and the semiconductor industry, leading to the creation of Medely to address staffing challenges in healthcare. The discussion covers the impact of AI on healthcare staffing, the benefits of using Medely for facilities, and what sets it apart from competitors. Waleed ...
Jan 09, 2025•15 min•Ep. 261
About Shaun Noorian: Shaun Noorian is the founder, CEO, and Chairman of Empower Pharmacy, a leader in the compounding pharmaceutical industry. Under Shaun’s leadership, Empower Pharmacy has become the largest compounding pharmacy in the U.S., dedicated to making high-quality, affordable, personalized medications accessible to everyone. Things You'll Learn: Personalized medications can harness the power of compounding to achieve better health outcomes at a lower cost. Telemedicine and compounding...
Jan 09, 2025•13 min•Ep. 226
About Andrea Daniels: She is the Director of Clinical Services at Strive Pharmacy, where she oversees patient care initiatives and collaborates with healthcare providers to optimize treatment plans. About Kaleo Alo: He is the VP of Business Development at Strive Pharmacy, working to build partnerships and expand Strive's impact in the personalized healthcare space. Things You’ll Learn: Compounding and personalized care are essential elements of modern healthcare. Telehealth improves access to pe...
Jan 08, 2025•13 min•Ep. 239
About Rob MacNaughton: Rob MacNaughton is the CEO of Calibrate and a leader in weight and obesity management. With a strong background in operations, strategic planning, and product development, Rob has focused on innovative solutions to manage obesity using a combination of anti-obesity medications and lifestyle interventions. Things You’ll Learn: Calibrate combines anti-obesity medications and lifestyle interventions to achieve sustainable weight loss. Real-world results demonstrate how Calibr...
Jan 07, 2025•13 min•Ep. 230
About Peri Avitan: Peri Avitan is a dynamic leader with a proven track record in the healthcare technology sector. As the CEO of Clinii (formerly LiveCare), he has been instrumental in developing a web and mobile solution designed to streamline care team management and workflow efficiency. His efforts have focused on automating time-consuming tasks, optimizing practice efficiency, and boosting revenue through virtualizing both administrative and clinical operations. Peri's leadership extends to ...
Jan 06, 2025•13 min•Ep. 229
About Leo Barella: Leo Barella is a results-driven technology leader with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge solutions to transform the healthcare industry. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Takeda, Leo is dedicated to driving innovation and digital transformation to improve patient quality of life and enhance operational efficiency. Throughout his career, Leo has successfully led cross-functional teams and delivered strategic initiatives. His expertise lies in developing and implement...
Dec 30, 2024•13 min•Ep. 228
About Colleen Lindholz: Colleen Lindholz is a visionary leader and advocate for integrating innovative healthcare approaches with a community-first mindset. With a career spanning decades in healthcare, Colleen champions initiatives such as "Food as Medicine" to address chronic disease prevention and improve population health. She brings a wealth of experience in pharmacy innovation and community outreach, bridging the gap between healthcare access and everyday well-being. As a passionate advoca...
Dec 23, 2024•10 min•Ep. 252
About Mark Edwards: Mark Edwards is the co-founder and CEO of Upstream USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to contraceptive care in primary healthcare settings. Raised with a strong sense of opportunity, Mark's journey began with local anti-poverty work and the launch of a preschool program for homeless children. His commitment to social change led him to found Opportunity Nation, a bipartisan coalition focused on expanding economic mobility through federal policy reform....
Dec 20, 2024•9 min•Ep. 254
About Dan Mendelson: Dan Mendelson is the CEO of Morgan Health, a healthcare innovation and investment arm focused on improving employer-sponsored healthcare. With a robust background in healthcare policy, Mendelson has been instrumental in bridging the gap between business needs and health equity. His leadership centers on developing impactful strategies emphasizing quality, equity, and affordability. Things You’ll Learn: Employers play an essential role in driving the adoption of value-based c...
Dec 18, 2024•10 min•Ep. 251
About Timshel Tarbet: Timshel Tarbet is the Chief Healthcare Experience and Equity Officer at Providence Health Plan. She leads initiatives focused on healthcare equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture that puts members and caregivers at the center of the healthcare experience. With her extensive background in health equity, Timshel champions efforts to ensure that community partnerships and social determinants of health are prioritized, enabling Providence to deliver more accessib...
Dec 16, 2024•18 min•Ep. 227
