Digital Health Heavyweights

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky interviews Karl Ulfers , Co-Founder and CEO of DUOS . They discuss Karl’s career journey from consulting to healthcare technology, his experiences at Optum and Rally Health, and the founding vision of DUOS, which aims to create a seamless system of aging for older adults. Karl shares insights on partnerships with health p...

In this latest episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky and guest Elan Adler, CEO and founder of OneImaging, dive into a dynamic discussion about their respective ventures. Elan shares insights on OneImaging's recent $31 million Series A funding round led by VY Capital, highlighting strategic growth plans and industry challenges. Meanwhile, Norm discusses the found...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews John Quinn, founder and CEO of Wellnecity. They discuss John's journey from financial services to healthcare, the evolution of Wellnecity data-driven benefits management platform, and the importance of data in transforming healthcare. John shares insights from his consulting experience, the mission of Wellnecit...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Brad Kreick, CEO of Access Hope, discussing his journey in healthcare, the evolution of cancer care, and the innovative solutions AccessHope provides to bridge the gap between cutting-edge oncology and local treatment. Brad shares insights from his extensive experience in healthcare management, consulting, and inves...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky is joined by Kili Preitauer, CEO of Override Health, and Dr. Christina Le-Short, VP of Clinical Delivery. They discuss the innovative approaches of Override Health in managing chronic pain through a virtual, patient-centered model that emphasizes non-opioid solutions. The conversation explores the misconceptions surroundi...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Rich Fahn, Senior VP at NFP, discussing the evolution of employee benefits, the impact of digital health solutions, and the importance of understanding demographics in managing healthcare costs. Rich shares his journey from starting his own brokerage to joining NFP, emphasizing the significance of culture and relati...

In this episode, Norm Volsky sits down with Trupti Mukker, Co-Founder and COO of Complement 1, the digital cancer rehabilitation platform, 1st non-pharma treatment layer helping patients complete treatment, recover faster, and lower costs.  Trupti shares her journey into healthcare, the inspiration behind Complement 1, and how digital cancer rehabilitation, rooted in exercise, nutrition, and stres...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Vinay Nagaraj, CEO of Bonfire Analytics. Vinay shares his journey from biomedical engineering to healthcare sales, discussing the challenges and successes he faced while scaling revenue at Roundtrip. He emphasizes the importance of authentic relationships in sales, the role of data in healthcare, and the key traits...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Joseph Kitonga, CEO and founder of Vitable Health. Joseph shares his journey from a family background in caregiving to creating a health plan that addresses the needs of underserved workers. He discusses the inspiration behind Vitable, his experience with the Thiel Fellowship, and the unique aspects of Vitable'...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Joe Perekupka, CEO of Freespira, a company focused on medication-free treatments for panic attacks and PTSD. Joe shares his journey into healthcare, his leadership experiences, and the importance of learning from mistakes. He discusses the mission of FreeSpira, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health treatment, and...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Spencer Smith, SVP of Sales at Pareto Health. They discuss Spencer's journey in the healthcare industry, the misconceptions surrounding stop-loss insurance, and the benefits of self-funding for mid-sized employers. Spencer shares insights from his time at Plan Sight, the culture at Pareto, and the importance of...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky interviews Kristian Ranta, CEO and founder of Meru Health. They discuss Kristian's journey from founding Mendor to establishing Meru Health, a company focused on redefining mental health care. The conversation explores cultural differences in healthcare systems, the importance of networking through Y Combinator, and...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky interviews Akifa Khattak, co-founder of Her Health AI, a fem-tech startup focused on non-invasive diagnostics for endometriosis. Akifa shares her personal journey with endometriosis, her legal advocacy in healthcare, and the importance of integrating technology into women's health. The conversation covers the challen...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky speaks with Dr. Cole Barfield and Elena Gambon from First Stop Health. They discuss their personal journeys into healthcare, the founding of Century Health and WellView, and the mission of First Stop Health to provide whole person care. The conversation highlights the importance of patient engagement, the role of strategy...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavy Weights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Dickon Waterfield, president of Lantern, a specialty care platform. They discuss Dickon's journey from strategy consulting to healthcare, his experiences in investing, and his pivotal roles at Big Health and Lantern. The conversation delves into the challenges of the PBM industry, the importance of direct cont...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Ryan Coplon, founder and CEO of Health Wallet. They discussed Ryan's transition from risk finance to healthcare, the inception of Health Wallet, and the challenges faced in the industry. Ryan shares insights on how Health Wallet simplifies benefits for stakeholders, leverages technology and AI for engagement, a...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, our host Norm Volsky speaks with Dr. Tim Church, Chief Medical Officer at Wondr Health about his journey in healthcare, the challenges and successes in digital health, and the importance of behavior change in weight loss. They discussed the impact of GLP-1 medications, the role of AI in healthcare, and the essential leadership skills need...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Matt Eurey, Chief Commercial Officer of Carrum Health. Matt shares his extensive experience in the healthcare industry, discussing his journey from leading benefits at Time Warner Cable, and transitioning to the vendor side with Accolade. He emphasizes the importance of ROI in employee benefits, the need for innovat...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Pramod John, CEO of VIVIO, who discusses his journey from technology to healthcare, the inefficiencies of the current healthcare system, and the mission of VIVIO to provide data-driven solutions that improve patient outcomes while reducing costs. Pramod emphasizes the need to rethink the role of pharmacy benefit man...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavy Weights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Antonio Moraes, co-founder and CEO of XP Health. They discuss Antonio's journey from founding Vox Capital to creating XP Health, a revolutionary vision care platform. The conversation covers the challenges of fundraising, the importance of purpose in business, and the impact of AI on healthcare. Antonio shares...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky interviews Sherry Rais, co-founder and CEO of Enthea, a company focused on innovative mental health solutions through psychedelic therapy. Sherry shares her background working with the UN and World Bank, her insights into the global mental health crisis, and the inspiration behind founding Enthea. The conversation delves...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Kimball Thomas, CEO and founder of Walrus, a company dedicated to improving medication adherence and reducing pharmacy costs for employers. Kimball shares his personal journey into healthcare, inspired by his own experiences with asthma and the complexities of the healthcare system. He discusses how Walrus leverages...

Join us for another great episode on the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, today our host Norm Volsky interviews Zak Holdsworth, co-founder and CEO of Hint Health. Learn all about how Hint Health is transforming the DPC model! Tune in to discuss Zak's journey from engineering to healthcare, the challenges of startup investment, and the importance of perseverance in founders. Zak shares ins...

Welcome back to another great episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast! This week our host Norm Volsky interviews Nick Reber, founder and CEO of Garner Health. They discuss Nick's personal journey into healthcare, his experiences at Oscar Health, and the innovative approaches Garner Health is taking to transform the healthcare system. The conversation delves into the challenges of h...

Welcome back to another great episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast! This week our host Norm Volsky interviews Bismarck Lepe, CEO and founder of Misalud Health. Interested in Healthcare access and trust? Then you’re in for a great episode. We cover a lot of ground, from Bismarck's journey from the tech industry to healthcare, the challenges and successes he faced while building h...