Outcomes Rocket

Transformational medtech innovation needs more than a great idea. It needs the right engineering, clinical evidence, reimbursement strategy, and commercialization support to reach patients. In this episode, Peter Lewis, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Hydrix, joins Saul Marquez at the MedTech Innovator Radar Forum to discuss what it takes to bring complex, safety-critical medic...

Healthcare technology should quietly remove friction and reduce burden so clinicians can focus on what matters most: caring for patients in a more human way. In this episode, Lisa Gulker, Chief Nursing Officer at Oracle Health and Life Sciences, discusses how Oracle is rethinking healthcare technology by building AI directly into the foundation of its systems rather than layering it on as an after...

What happens when some of healthcare’s most trusted workers are still operating outside the systems that document, reimburse, and scale care? In this episode, Colby Takeda, Co-Founder & CEO of Pear Suite, joins Saul Marquez live at ViVE to explore why community health workers are becoming a more essential part of the healthcare ecosystem. Drawing from his background in senior living and public hea...

Successful medtech commercialization requires founders to know what only they can do best, then bring in the right partners to help scale the rest. In this episode, Dan Purvis, Chairman and Co-Founder of Velentium Medical, joins Saul Marquez at the MedTech Innovator Radar Forum to discuss the evolution of complex medical device development. Dan explains how Velentium was designed to integrate engi...

Launching in pharma, especially for smaller organizations, is a complex, high-pressure marathon, and establishing Launch Excellence fundamentals early is essential for success. In this episode, Andrew Mooney and Laurence Cooper, Launch Excellence Experts at Lumanity, discuss the overwhelming complexity and pressure of pharma launches, especially for smaller or first-time organizations with limited...

Most medtech startups don’t fail because of bad technology; they fail because no one built the market for it. In this episode, Ken Nelson, Partner and Founder at Nelson Jennings Ventures, and Omar Khateeb, CEO of MarketCraft, share how judging at MedTech Innovator sharpens their perspectives as investors, operators, and mentors by exposing them to diverse expert insights across regulatory, reimbur...

Hospitals already have rich patient data. The next step is turning that data into validated, timely insights that help clinicians respond before patients deteriorate. In this episode, Brian Tufts, President & CEO at Ambient Clinical Analytics, joins Saul Marquez at the MedTech Innovator Radar Forum to explore how software-as-a-medical-device is improving critical care workflows. Brian explains how...

The future of medtech is built by the people who keep moving ideas from concept to care. In this episode, Tom Salemi, editorial leader, podcast host, and longtime medtech community builder behind DeviceTalks, shares how his path from community journalism eventually led him into healthcare reporting, medical devices, conferences, and podcasting. He reflects on discovering purpose in serving industr...

Bridging the gaps in care through secure communication.  In this episode, Therasa Bell, President and Co-founder of Kno2, talks about connecting the entire continuum of healthcare providers, including overlooked groups such as post-acute and behavioral health. She discusses building a national healthcare infrastructure and developing a Trust Accord that goes beyond baseline regulatory requirements...

Navigating SSI and SSDI benefits is often overwhelming, time-consuming, and difficult to manage, especially for individuals already dealing with health, financial, and life challenges. In this episode, Lauren Fusco, Director of Partnerships at Mindset Care, shares how Mindset Care is addressing these barriers with end-to-end, person-centered support that guides individuals through every step of th...

Strong medtech innovation is not just about building great technology. It is about solving a real market problem, proving product-market fit, and creating a path to sustainable growth. In this episode, Darcy Bachert, CEO at Prolucid Technologies, joins Saul Marquez at the MedTech Innovator Radar Forum to discuss how medtech companies can bring promising technologies to market. Darcy shares how Pro...

What if the real power of AI in healthcare isn’t the technology itself, but how we apply it responsibly and intentionally? In this episode, Ajoy Ranga, Chief Digital Officer of Healthcare at UST Global, and Ashok Chennuru, Chief Data & Digital AI Transformation Officer at the Digital Platforms and Artificial Intelligence Office at Elevance Health/Carelon, discuss how their partnership between UST...

Healthcare innovation is at its best when it takes on hard problems with curiosity, humility, and a clear-eyed focus on impact. In this episode, Betsabeh Madani-Hermann, Global Head of Research at Philips, shares how complexity drives her passion for healthcare innovation. As the first female head of research in the company’s 135-year history, she leads breakthrough technologies and global partner...

Virtual care is no longer just about access. It is now becoming the infrastructure layer that helps health systems reduce fragmentation, strengthen workplace safety, and scale digital care more intelligently. In this episode, Tammy Cress, Senior Vice President of Clinical Solutions and Innovation at Teladoc Health, discusses how health systems can move beyond fragmented telehealth strategies and s...

Healthcare organizations cannot afford to chase every new technology trend without first building the foundation to make those tools effective, scalable, and financially sustainable. In this episode, Jeff Thomas, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Sentara Health, discusses how his team is approaching cloud transformation, AI readiness, and cost management across a vertically int...

Some of the most meaningful healthcare innovations start with a deeply personal problem and the determination to make care more dignified. In this episode, Alli Truttmann, founder and CEO of Wicked Technologies, shares how a personal caregiving experience led her to pivot from lifestyle products into medical device innovation. Inspired by her grandmother’s end-of-life journey, she identified criti...

In pharma, the brands that win don't wait for the market to define them. They define themselves through clear, early, and evolving positioning. In this episode, Lumanity's Natalie Thovmasian (Vice President) and Liv Yates (Managing Consultant) make the case that brand positioning isn't a launch checkbox; it's a strategic driver across the entire product lifecycle. Their core argument: shape positi...

Specialty care remains one of the biggest black boxes in healthcare, creating delays, unnecessary referrals, and major frustration for both patients and primary care providers. In this episode, Reza Sanai, co-CEO and co-founder of PicassoMD, discusses how his team is helping primary care providers access specialist expertise in near-real time while also improving the referral process when specialt...

Healthcare payments are still far too fragmented, creating friction for both patients and providers at one of the most important moments in the care journey. In this episode, Katie Whalen, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Merchant Solutions at Fiserv, discusses how Clover PracticePay is helping modernize payment workflows for small and mid-sized healthcare providers. She explains why healthcare...

Unified enterprise systems are no longer back-office upgrades in behavioral health. They are essential infrastructure for access, workforce stability, and financial resilience. In this episode, Tasneem Sanwarwalla, Director, Healthcare Presales at Workday, explains why behavioral health organizations need a unified platform that connects HR, finance, and operations in real time. She highlights how...

A breakthrough idea isn’t enough in medtech; it takes the right technical partner to navigate software, regulation, and the path to market. In this episode, Chris Kennedy, Vice President of Partnerships at Prolucid Technologies, explains how the company helps medtech innovators transform complex ideas into market-ready products through specialized software engineering. He outlines Prolucid’s work...

Provider data may sit behind the scenes, but when it is fragmented or outdated, it creates friction across the entire healthcare system. In this episode, Sarah Ahmad, CEO of CAQH, shares how three decades of experience across payers, care delivery, data, and innovation prepared her to lead a critical healthcare data infrastructure organization. She explains how CAQH supports healthcare administrat...

Getting mental health care is not only about having enough clinicians. It is also about having systems that help people get in the door, get treated, and stay on track without delays. In this episode, Dominik Middelmann, co-founder and CEO of mdhub, discusses how everyday operational issues can slow access to behavioral health care. He explains how missed calls, excessive paperwork, disconnected s...

What if the future of sales means customers decide to buy before they ever speak to you? In this episode, Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits, discusses how companies can achieve predictable growth rather than chasing unsustainable rapid expansion. He explains how the modern AI-driven buyer’s journey is changing sales, with customers increasingly making decisions before speaking with a sale...

What if patients could use AI to successfully challenge insurance denials and regain access to the care they need? In this episode, Zach Veigulis, Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer at Claimable Inc., discusses how his company uses AI to help patients appeal denied medical insurance claims and regain access to care. Drawing on his experience as the former chief data scientist at the U.S. Department of...