Digital Health Heavyweights

Welcome to this very exciting special edition episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast. This week we are FINALLY coming out of STEALTH MODE and announcing the launch of our startup Simplify Health!  In this episode, Andy Chan, CEO and co-founder of Simplify Health, shares his journey from healthcare innovator to startup founder. Discover how his early experiences, industry insights, and...

Join us for another episode of Digital Health Heavyweights hosted by Norm Volsky, where we sit down with Rohan D'Souza, CEO of Avante, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming employer sponsored healthcare through better data, greater transparency, and smarter decision making. In this episode, Rohan shares how fragmented healthcare data has created significant challenges for emp...

Join us for another amazing episode of Digital Health Heavyweights for those passionate about transforming healthcare! What does it take to build one of healthcare's most influential technology companies and what lessons can today's founders learn from that journey? Dr. Pete Alperin, physician, entrepreneur, early employee of Doximity, and cofounder of DxAngels, shares his unique perspec...

Discover how Wisp is redefining women's healthcare through digital innovation, expanding access to care, and breaking down barriers surrounding stigmatized health conditions. Join Norm Volsky as he interviews Monica Cepak, CEO of Wisp, on scaling one of the fastest-growing women's health platforms in the country and why the future of healthcare depends on accessibility, personalization,...

In this episode of Digital Health Heavyweights, Norm Volsky interviews Dr. Trenor Williams, Founder and CEO of Socially Determined, to discuss how social risk data and analytics are transforming healthcare decision-making. Dr. Williams shares his journey from clinical practice and healthcare consulting to building a company focused on integrating social determinants of health into population healt...

Discover why some of the biggest healthcare ROI claims may not be telling the full story. Join Norm Volsky as he interviews Al Lewis, President of the Validation Institute, on healthcare validation, participation bias, fiduciary responsibility, and how employers can separate meaningful outcomes from misleading metrics. "Comparing participants to non-participants is often misleading." In...

Join us for another amazing episode of Digital Health Heavyweights for Healthcare nerds who want to fight rising healthcare costs! Most healthcare solutions focus on isolated conditions—and leave patients overwhelmed with fragmented care. What if technology could unify chronic care, delivering personalized, holistic support that truly changes lives? Bill Gianoukos, CEO of Good Path, reveals how hi...

Discover how Embold Health is redefining healthcare quality through data, AI, and transparency, and why better care does not always mean higher cost. Join Norm Volsky as he interviews Dr. Daniel Stein, founder of Embold Health, on how employers and patients can make smarter healthcare decisions by focusing on outcomes, not reputation. “Quality and cost don’t always go together.” In this episode, y...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norman Volsky sits down with Scott Kirschner, Senior Director of Global Benefits at Greystar, to unpack what it really takes to manage employee benefits at scale in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. With a career deeply rooted in benefits and healthcare strategy, Scott shares how leaders can navigate complexity, communic...

Building High-Performing Healthcare Teams with Isaac Kassab Discover how Pearl Talent is transforming healthcare hiring across borders and why talent strategy is crucial for scaling digital health companies. Join Norm Volsky as he interviews Isaac Kassab, co-founder of Pearl Talent, on building resilient, high-quality remote teams that accelerate growth and improve care delivery. "There are b...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norman Volsky sits down with Ardie Sameti, CEO and founder of Scala AI. Ardie shares his journey through healthcare, including his experience at Accolade, and the leadership lessons that shaped his approach to building and scaling companies.  The conversation explores the real challenges of scaling healthcare solutions, the importanc...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky sits down with Donovan Ryckis, Founder & CEO of Ethos Benefits, to break down one of the biggest challenges facing employers today: rising healthcare costs. “We can save 36% on drugs.”  They dive into the hidden forces driving healthcare inflation, why fiduciary responsibility matters more than ever, and how data tran...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Ann Lewandowski, a leading healthcare advocate and founder of Equitable Evidence, to unpack the structural challenges driving rising healthcare costs. Anne shares her perspective on fiduciary duty, misaligned incentives, and the lack of transparency in employer-sponsored health plans. The conversation dives into the...

Join us for another amazing episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast where we interview the heaviest hitters in the Digital Health Industry and chat about the future of Digital Health!!  This week we sit down with Justin Leader, CEO of BenefitsDNA! He shares insights on transforming employer benefits through transparency, fiduciary accountability, and innovative strategies to reduce heal...

Welcome back for another great week on the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast with your host Norm Volsky, this week we sit down for a fascinating conversation with the wonderful Scilla Andreen, CEO and founder of Impactful Networks. Together we discuss her journey from the film industry to mental health education. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in creating community and connection,...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Donovan Pyle, founder of Health Compass Consulting, to explore the growing movement of employer-led healthcare reform. Donovan shares his journey into healthcare and explains how hidden costs, misaligned incentives, and outdated consulting models continue to drive unnecessary spending across employer-sponsored healt...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Mark Mincy, Chief Commercial Officer of USRX, to unpack the complex and often opaque world of pharmacy benefit management. They discuss fiduciary risks, conflicts of interest within traditional PBM models, and the structural incentives that drive up pharmacy costs for employers and employees. Mark shares his career...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Sims Tillirson, founder of Tillirson Consulting Group, about his unexpected entry into employee benefits and how his experience has shaped his approach to consulting, sales, and digital health innovation. The conversation covers the importance of storytelling, building relationships, and continuous coaching. Sims sh...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norman Volsky welcomes Lee Lewis, the Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager of Medical Solutions at the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA). They discuss the pressing issue of rising healthcare costs and the misconceptions that many leaders have about managing healthcare expenses. Lee shares his insights on the three major dogm...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Anish Sebastian, co-founder and CEO of Baby Scripts, a digital health startup transforming prenatal care through technology and data. Anish shares his journey into healthcare, the founding vision of Baby Scripts, and how the pandemic accelerated innovation in maternal care. The conversation highlights alarming U.S....

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky speaks with Jacob Peters, founder of Superpower, and Prabhat Dhar, Executive Vice President of Enterprise at Superpower. They discuss their personal journeys into healthcare, the founding of Superpower, and the challenges and opportunities in the preventative health space. The conversation covers the importance of proacti...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Kris Davis, the Chief Operating Officer at OneImaging. Kris shares his journey from Google to the startup world, discussing his experiences at Virta and Sword Health, and the lessons learned from each role. He emphasizes the importance of customer success, leadership styles, and the need for a strong product focus i...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Nandan Rao, CEO of Starlight, a virtual proactive care clinic. Nandan shares his background, including his experience founding Virtual Lab and his transition from international public health to digital health. He discusses the importance of culturally sensitive coaching, the mission of Starlight to improve patient a...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Dr. Kumar Dharmarajan, co-founder and chief medical officer of World Class Health. They discuss Dr. Dharmarajan's journey in healthcare, the challenges of patient experience, and the importance of technology in improving healthcare delivery. The conversation delves into the economics of employer-sponsored healt...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky interviews Noah Kotlove, Founder and CEO of Berry Street, a virtual nutrition therapy platform connecting patients with dietitians for one-on-one personalized nutrition care across more than 25 conditions, and  leveraging AI to empower providers and patients . Noah shares his patient-first journey how working with a dieti...