HealthBiz with David E. Williams

The future of healthcare isn't just about treating illness, but fundamentally reshaping how care is delivered and experienced. Join us as Emily Young from Tufts Medicine Integrated Network and Courtney Fortner from Navvis share their compelling insights on the transformative potential of value-based care. Emily delves into the importance of integrating value-based and volume-based approaches,...

What if your dentist could spot cavities long before they became a problem? Join us as we chat with Jordan Rubinson, CEO of CaviSense, about his interesting journey from pharma to medtech  We start by discussing Jordan's early influences, from his father's career at Block Drug Company to his own academic adventures at Columbia and MIT's Sloan School. Despite an initial interest in a...

Travis Morgan, President and CFO of DecisionRx touts medication optimization as the way to improve outcomes and reduce costs. In this episode, Travis shares his  journey from an entrepreneurial upbringing to making waves in the life sciences and healthcare technology sectors. Learn how his experiences in public accounting and as a precision medicine company  co-founder have shaped his unique appro...

Curious about the forces driving healthcare pricing and access? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sarah Emond, President and CEO of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER). Sarah's upbringing in a family passionate about policy and social justice laid the foundation for her impactful career in health policy. We explore her educational journey from Smith College to Br...

Eileen McAnenny, the driving force behind the Employer Coalition on Health in Massachusetts shares her journey from a typical Irish Catholic home in Somerville (before it was fashionable) to a leader in healthcare policy and cost management.  Discover how her roots and influential figures like Tip O'Neill and the Kennedys shaped her passion for public service, leading to a law career and role...

Explore the professional journey of BK Nyak, the innovative leader behind Spikewell, whose advancements are revolutionizing hospital IT solutions. In this  conversation, we examine BK's progression from his early days in India to becoming an influential entrepreneur who is reshaping healthcare technology.  He discusses the significant impact of his upbringing, his educational achievements at...

In this episode, Dr. Tamir Aldad, founder and CEO of Mindful Care, joins me to discuss strategies for addressing the challenges in mental health accessibility and costs. Dr. Aldad brings a unique blend of medical insight and business expertise, advocating for and implementing a model that integrates social impact with economic viability. He shares a tragic experience from his residency that expose...

Menthol cigarettes, the FTC's attempts to boost competition in healthcare, the mental health of Jewish college students, and the TikTok ban. What do they all have in common? Not much, except that they were all in the news this week and I chose to discuss them on a rare solo episode. Don't like what you hear? Don't worry, I'll be back next week with a fresh guest. As of March 20...

Massachusetts Association of Health Plans (MAHP) leader Lora Pellegrini got interested in policy and politics at a young age. She had the opportunity to work with luminaries like Ted Kennedy and John Kerry early in her career, as she rose to prominence in healthcare policy. Our discussion focuses on critical issues such as pharmaceutical pricing and hospital efficiency in Massachusetts. We explore...

Ironically, patient care coordination itself is often uncoordinated. It's spread across multiple providers and administrators, causing frustration for care teams and patients. Lumeon founder and CEO Robbie Hughes has developed an approach that makes the care journey more reliable rather than settling for the current craziness, where patients are expected to be satisfied as long as they get so...

Matthias Hoffman first became conscious of his vision as a teenager. He and his friends in Switzerland dreamed of becoming pilots (none actually did) but Matthias's hopes were dashed early on due to inadequate vision. While pursuing electrical engineering degrees, he realized his strength was in building things. So he left academia and worked in a variety of vision and optical startups, event...

Most medical bills contain errors. Over-billing and outright fraud are far too common. What's a consumer to do?  In this episode,  CEO Scott Speranza shares how HealthLock performs automated audits of medical bills by seamlessly connecting with the patient's health plan portal. We also discuss an exciting new partnership with MasterCard that gives many cardholders (including me) free acc...

Caresyntax CEO Dennis Kogan wants to introduce value based care to the operating room. It's a tall order but Caresyntax thinks they have a formula to benefit the patient, provider and payer. Kogan's parents are surgeons from the former Soviet Union, which gave him a foundational perspective. He studied technology and then business at Carnegie Mellon and Harvard Business School. One of hi...

Growing up with a father whose academic dreams were cut short, and a mother whose resilience in the face of disability was inspiring, Julia Paget's story is not just about her own path but also a tribute to those who shaped her. This seasoned clinical embryologist from the Isle of Wight shares the rich tapestry of experiences that led her from a zoology degree to the forefront of IVF technolo...

Explore the transformative art of storytelling in healthcare, featuring Outcomes Rocket founder Saul Marquez. Uncover the compelling journey from Saul's immigrant family roots to his rise as a healthcare influencer, where optimism and a robust work ethic forge a path that challenges the conventional.  Our discussion brings to life the nuances of personal narratives in healthcare branding, and...

Clinical registries can provide profound insights into disease patterns and treatment effectiveness, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. New technology, including AI enables faster and better data collection and analysis.  Today’s guest, Matt Hollingsworth is co-founder of Carta Healthcare, which fuses technology, data, and human expertise in a quest to radically improve outcomes.  Matt  shar...

Listen in as Brian Lobley, the innovative CEO of Tango, joins me to unravel the complexities of post-acute care and its crucial role in patient recovery and healthcare economics. Brian shares his  journey from his Philadelphia roots to reshaping healthcare through technology (with a passionate nod to Philly sports teams along the way).  We explore Tango's mission to revolutionize home-based c...

Medical records are finally digital, but so much of the valuable data is buried in unstructured form in theclinical narrative that it can be hard to make use of it. It’s a great use case for artificial intelligence. My guest, Chris Tackaberry is a physician and computer scientist turned entrepreneur whose company, Clinithink develops AI software to enable health care and life sciences customers to...

Dan Caron takes us on an inspiring journey through the landscape of healthcare tech innovation. When Dan hacked an insulin pump to create a groundbreaking automated pancreas, he not only changed the game for diabetes management but also shined a spotlight on the  potential of open source technology to redefine our health experiences.  From his father's ingenious barter system sparking a young...

Digitization and AI are transforming pathology by accelerating research and modernizing the clinical workflow. Proscia co-founder and CEO David West's entrepreneurial journey --and experience with digitization and handling personal information-- began with a business converting VHS tapes to disc.   We explore David's multidisciplinary approach, combining software, biology, and physics, w...

Rajesh Subramaniam  has always been the "numbers guy." He leveraged  his early aptitude into professional success, currently as CEO of ResultsCX. The discussion  delves into the challenges and advancements in customer experience within the healthcare sector. Emphasizing the industry's shift towards a more consumer-centric model, we explore critical topics such as customer retention,...

Tom Cotter from Healthcare Ready joins the podcast to discuss  the impact of disasters on vulnerable communities. Tom brings a combination of professional expertise and humanitarian insight to the conversation. We delve into the complex interplay of social and economic factors that make certain populations more vulnerable to emergencies, drawing upon his experiences and academic research, includin...

Julia Regan, CEO of Rx Lightning discusses her leadership in the healthcare technology sector. Julia attributes her success in the entrepreneurial landscape to the discipline and competitiveness honed during her early athletic career in Pennsylvania. The conversation traces Julia's career progression, from her initial role in insurance sales to a strategic position at Novo Nordisk, where she...

Dr. Aasim Saeed, CEO of Amenities Health shares his distinctive insight into the challenges faced by provider organizations post-pandemic and how to solve them.  The interview focuses on the technological evolution in healthcare, highlighting Amenities Health's initiatives that are influenced by companies like Amazon and Costco to enhance patient experiences. Key topics include the strategic...

Join me for a great discussion with Diana L. Nole, as she shares her progression from first-generation college graduate to Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Health & Life Sciences and General Manager of the Nuance Healthcare Division. The discussion outlines the pivotal moments and guiding principles of Diana's career, highlighting her evolution within the dynamic field of healthcare...