Merge Medical Startup Podcast

In this episode of the Merge Medical Deep Dive Podcast, Drs. Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole speak with Rob Bohacs, Founder and CEO of Researchify Health. Researchify Health is a revenue-stage AI company transforming clinical trial recruitment and patient engagement. Generating $900K in SaaS revenue in 2025, with a projected ARR of $1.3M by the end of next year, the company leverages AI-driven, SMS-based...

Take the demo for a spin. It’s set up as a dentistry practice, so you can role-play scheduling an appointment. Challenge the AI by asking tough questions or even making inappropriate statements—things that would test your best staff members. You’ll be amazed by its professionalism, natural voice inflections, and overall performance. Demo Link (6 min full demo) or Demo call line: 928-492-5907 And t...

Take the demo for a spin. It’s set up as a dentistry practice, so you can role-play scheduling an appointment. Challenge the AI by asking tough questions or even making inappropriate statements—things that would test your best staff members. You’ll be amazed by its professionalism, natural voice inflections, and overall performance. And there’s more to it than just that. In this episode of the Mer...

Here’s the thing about patient care – the caring never stops. Patients and their healthcare providers have questions, and answers just can’t wait. To find these answers, healthcare professionals “run cases by each other”. These casual “curbside” consultations are vital to improve access to specialty expertise. Join Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole in the “Deep Dive” version of the Merge Medical podcas...

Have founder Kenneth A. Levey, MD, MPH and the team at Mother Goose Health developed a multimodal approach that significantly reduces preterm birth? Join Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole in the “Deep Dive” version of the Merge Medical podcast as they interview Shelle’ Jones and Dr. Ken Levey, CEO and Founder of Mother Goose Health. Mother Goose Health is a maternity care management company that better...

“Deep Dive″ or uncut version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Dr. David Kay (CMO) and Gabe Szabo (CEO) or Surgical Targeted Solutions, Inc. Both gentlemen have had enormous success building and operating medical companies. For Dr. Kay, Orthohelix was the first company that he helped form, build and exit. As technology continues to rapidly advance in healthcare, there ar...

Stated as a matter of fact, cybersecurity is a big f*^&%ing deal. Join us in a Deep Dive version of the Merge Medical podcast as Dr. Jeff Brown and Dr. Jeff Cole interview Dr. Jose Bolanos. Dr. Bolanos is founder and CEO of Nimbus-T Global and offers a compelling opportunity for enterprise and individuals alike to protect themselves in a world full of bad actors. Cybersecurity threats can hit...

Welcome to the Merge Medical Podcast, where today’s healthcare innovators and leaders come together to shape tomorrow’s healthcare landscape. In our latest episode, we’re honored to host Dr. Robert Pearl, the former CEO of Kaiser Permanente, a prolific author and a visionary in the fields of AI and healthcare. Dr. Robert Pearl was the CEO of The Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente) from 19...

Welcome to the Merge Medical Podcast, where today's healthcare innovators and leaders come together to shape tomorrow's healthcare landscape. In our latest episode, we're honored to host Dr. Harvey Castro, a visionary ER physician, AI healthcare futurist, and prolific author in the field of AI and healthcare. Dr. Castro delves into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing patient care and ph...

Beyond being a solid entrant to the DPC (direct primary care space) market, First Primary Care founder, Dr. Geetinder Goyal, and his team are on their way to forming a physician led insurance company that solves for healthcare industry’s terminal illness, the mega-carriers. “10 in 10″ or quick hitting version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Dr. Goyal, Founder of First...

Beyond being a solid entrant to the DPC (direct primary care space) market, First Primary Care founder, Dr. Geetinder Goyal, and his team are on their way to forming a physician led insurance company that solves for healthcare industry’s terminal illness, the mega-carriers. “Deep Dive″ or uncut version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Dr. Goyal, Founder of First Primary...

Healthcare has been criticized for its slow adoption of advanced technology, and independent doctors can lag even further behind the curve due to the reasonable fear of the financial, security, and administrative risks associated with implementing new and unproven technologies such as AI, digital therapeutics, and remote vital sign monitoring. The healthcare technology landscape is littered with v...

Healthcare has been criticized for its slow adoption of advanced technology, and independent doctors can lag even further behind the curve due to the reasonable fear of the financial, security, and administrative risks associated with implementing new and unproven technologies such as AI, digital therapeutics, and remote vital sign monitoring. The healthcare technology landscape is littered with v...

Loss of autonomy is one of the strongest factors leading to physician burnout and exits from medicine. Are you ready to practice on your own schedule? Interested in a cost-effective hybrid practice with a mix of in-person and virtual patient care visits? Satellite offices? Reality check…long term leasing of real estate makes this impossible.   “Deep Dive” or uncut version of our video podcast...

Loss of autonomy is one of the strongest factors leading to physician burnout and exits from medicine. Are you ready to practice on your own schedule? Interested in a cost-effective hybrid practice with a mix of in-person and virtual patient care visits? Satellite offices? Reality check…long term leasing of real estate makes this impossible.   “Deep Dive” or uncut version of our video podcast...

Sleep is a wonderful thing…if, and when, you can count on it. The sleep aid business is projected to reach $118B by 2030. Why? Very few things treat the root cause. Will Lumos revolutionize the sleep industry through the ability to strengthen and modulate circadian rhythms, the foundation of sleep? “10 in 10” or quick-hitting version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Biq...

Sleep is a wonderful thing…if, and when, you can count on it. The sleep aid business is projected to reach $118B by 2030. Why? Very few things treat the root cause. Will Lumos revolutionize the sleep industry through the ability to strengthen and modulate circadian rhythms, the foundation of sleep? “Deep Dive” or uncut version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Biquan Luo...

A WalMart type POS technology solution for the multi-billion dollar surgical industry. The Summate Trakker is the first & only scanning solution for ALL products used during a surgery, from both inside and outside the sterile field. Handwritten notes are still the norm? “10 in 10” or quick hitting version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Phil Sayles, Founder and CEO...

By going back to the drawing board, has this global team of founders solved for tricuspid regurgitation, the “forgotten valve”? How far will they advance this breakthrough solution before one of the 4 major cardiovascular giants want to own it? “10 in 10” or quick-hitting version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Frank Ahmann of Triflo Cardiovascular. Tricuspid regurgita...

Can this patented Class I FDA Device featuring a reusable blade and reusable handle make intubation easier, faster, and safer in even the most difficult patients and most challenging environments? “Deep Dive” or uncut version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview the founders of IntuScope, Charla and Keith Bartozzi. IntuScope was founded to pursue and commercialize a new app...

Ketones are the most pure form of energy that our body makes. Have these former Coca-Cola executives and the original founder created the ultimate multifunctional energy and health drink? “10 in 10” or quick-hitting version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Udaiyan Jatar (Co-Founder & CEO) and Joseph Motto (President & CFO) of Tecton. Tecton is a multifunctional...

By going back to the drawing board, has this global team of founders solved for tricuspid regurgitation, the “forgotten valve”? How far will they advance this breakthrough solution before one of the 4 major cardiovascular giants want to own it? “Deep Dive” or uncut version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Frank Ahmann of Triflo Cardiovascular. Tricuspid regurgitation (T...

Is surgical drain management worthy of disruption? SOMAVAC is launching a deep tissue negative pressure device for large flaps (mastectomies and hernia repairs). FDA cleared for seroma prevention. Benefits to the patient & hospital/payor undeniable? “Deep Dive” or uncut version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Esra Roan, PhD and Jane Berz, RN, MSN of SOMAVAC, an ear...

Is surgical drain management worthy of disruption? SOMAVAC is launching a deep tissue negative pressure device for large flaps (mastectomies and hernia repairs). FDA cleared for seroma prevention. Benefits to the patient & hospital/payor undeniable? “10 in 10” or quick hitting version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Esra Roan, PhD and Jane Berz, RN, MSN of SOMAVAC,...

If the NIH and JDRF have given Diatech Diabetes the nod through funding…should this company be on your radar? SmartFusion™ is an infusion set failure detection system licensed as a SaaS algorithm to infusion device manufacturers. “Deep Dive” or uncut version of our video podcast. Drs Jeff Brown and Jeff Cole interview Diatech Diabetes founders John Wilcox and Luis Blanco. Diatech Diabetes is a med...