Digital Health Heavyweights

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Patrick Nelli, CEO and founder of Aligned Marketplace. They discuss Patrick's journey from healthcare finance to founding a mission-driven company focused on improving health outcomes through advanced primary care. Patrick shares insights on leadership, career growth, and the importance of personal health pract...

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for our 14th episode. Today, Norm Volsky interviews Jonathon Feit, CEO and co-founder of Beyond Lucid Technologies. They discussed Jonathon's journey into healthcare, the importance of data interoperability in emergency medical services, and how Beyond Lucid is innovating patient care. Jonathon shares insights on addressing s...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Bill Snyder, founder and CEO of Cylinder Health. They discuss Bill's extensive background in healthcare, his journey from Humana to leading sales at Virta, and ultimately founding Cylinder Health to address chronic digestive conditions. Bill shares insights on the importance of personalized care, the scale of d...

Welcome back to another phenomenal episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast. This week our host Norm Volsky interviews Torben Nielsen, CEO and co-founder of Uptiv Health. Torben shares his journey from working with major brands like Lego and Xerox to making a significant impact in the healthcare industry. He discusses the founding of HealthSpark, its rapid growth, and the importance of t...

Welcome back to another fantastic episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Shawn Ellis, managing partner at Distributed Ventures. Shawn shares his journey into healthcare and venture capital, discussing his experiences at Sevenwire Ventures and Zest Health. He emphasizes the importance of empathy, time management, and understanding founder dynamics in the venture...

In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Megan Zweig, the president and CEO of Rock Health Advisory. They discuss Megan's journey into healthcare, her experiences at the Advisory Board, and the lessons she learned along the way. Megan shares insights on working with chief medical officers, the impact of COVID-19 on Rock Health, and her transition to t...

In today’s episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Rob LaHayne , CEO and founder of Leap Health . They discuss Rob's journey into healthcare, his experiences at Namely Benefits and TouchCare, and the misconceptions surrounding the benefits ecosystem. Rob shares valuable insights for founders looking to enter the healthcare space, emphasizing the importance o...

Welcome back to another great episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, this week our host Norm Volsky sits down with Sasha Gribov, CEO and co-founder of Milu Health. They discuss Sasha's journey into healthcare, his experiences at Tempest Labs, and the innovative approach Milu Health takes to improve employee healthcare. The conversation covers the importance of connecting health r...

Welcome back to Season Two of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for episode seven. In today’s episode, Norm Volsky interviews Patrick Quigley, the founder and CEO of Sidecar Health. They discuss the innovative approach Sidecar Health takes to transform healthcare by empowering consumers with transparent pricing and better financial incentives. Patrick shares insights from his previous experi...

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Digital Health Heavyweights for our sixth episode! Today, Norm sits down with Tanya Little, the Chief Commercial Officer at Vitality. Tanya shares her journey from banking to healthcare, her experiences at Life Healthcare, and her insights into the healthcare systems in South Africa and the US. She discusses the importance of behavioral economics in health, the chal...

Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for our 5th episode of Season 2! In today’s episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky interviews Jeff Munn, a seasoned coach for entrepreneurs, particularly in the healthcare sector. Jeff shares his journey from a corporate career to founding his coaching practice, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and work...

Welcome back to the Second season of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast for Episode 4! In today’s interview, Norm sits down with Shawn Gremminger, president and CEO of the National Alliance, who discusses his journey into healthcare advocacy, the role of employers in the healthcare system, and the challenges of misaligned incentives. He emphasizes the importance of direct contracting and tele...

Welcome back to the Second Season of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for our Third Episode. Today, Norm Volsky interviews Steve Blumenfield, the global head of partnerships and alliances at Willis Towers Watson. Steve shares his journey from strategy consulting to benefits consulting, discussing the evolution of the healthcare landscape, innovations in the early 2000s, and the challenges f...

Welcome back to the Second Season of The Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 2! In today’s sit down, Norm Volsky interviews Alan Lotvin, CEO and co-founder of Sequel Med Tech. Alan shares his journey from being a practicing cardiologist to leading various healthcare organizations, including CVS Caremark. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in the diabetes care space, particul...

Happy New Year and welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast! In the first episode of 2025, our host Norm Volsky interviews Tom Cassels, Managing Director at Manatt Health. Tom shares his journey into healthcare, discussing his experiences in consulting, team building, and the complexities of the US healthcare system. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the system as a whol...

Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights for Episode 60! In today’s episode, Norm Volsky interviews Jon Stout, the president of Motivo Health. They discuss Jon’s journey into healthcare, the importance of leadership in career growth, and the transition from corporate to startup culture. Jon shares insights on value-based care from his time at Blue Cross Blue Shield, the lessons learned at A...

Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 59! Today, Norm Volsky interviews Laurel Pickering , CEO of the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition . Laurel shares her journey from a background in anthropology to becoming a leader in healthcare transformation. She discusses the evolution of healthcare benefits, the challenges and successes of building coalitions, and the i...

Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 58! Today, Norm Volsky interviews Chris Fisher, founder of BenefitsAlly. Chris shares his journey into the healthcare industry, the inspiration behind BenefitsAlly, and the innovative 3x3x3 challenge that aims to simplify the presentation of employee benefits solutions. The conversation delves into the importance of operational ex...

Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 57! In today’s episode, Norm Volsky interviews Dr. Madhavi Vemireddy, CEO of Cleo, who shares her journey from traditional medicine to digital health. With over 24 years of experience, Madhavi discusses her roles in various health organizations, the founding of Care Tribe, and the importance of supporting caregivers. She emphasize...

Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 56! In this episode , Norm Volsky interviews Matt Sydney , founder and CEO of Beanstalk Benefits . They discuss Matt's extensive background in healthcare technology, his transition to CEO roles, and the founding of Beanstalk Benefits. The conversation explores the challenges and innovations in the benefits space, the importan...

Summary Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 55! In today’s sit down , host Norm Volsky interviews Nikhil Marathe, a senior principal at Juxtapose. Nikhil shares his unique journey into healthcare, contrasting it with the typical paths of many in the industry. He discusses his experiences at TA Associates and SilverSmith Capital Partners, highlighting the challenges...

Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 54! In today’s episode, Norm Volsky interviews Chris Crawford, founder and CEO of RX Save Card. They discuss Chris's journey into healthcare, his experiences at Health Strategy, and the complexities of the pharmacy benefits management (PBM) landscape. Chris shares insights on the importance of having experts in the field, the...

Welcome back to Episode 53 of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast! In today’s episode, Norm Volsky interviews Bud Flagstad, CEO of Empower Health. Bud shares his journey from a young tech enthusiast to a leader in healthcare technology, detailing his extensive experience at UnitedHealth Group and the innovations he spearheaded. He discusses the challenges of working in large organizations vers...

Welcome back to The Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 51! In today’s episode, Norm Volsky interviews Dan Nardi, CEO of Reimagine Care. They discuss Dan's journey through various leadership roles in healthcare, including his time at Livongo and Carrum Health, and how these experiences shaped his approach to building teams and culture. Dan shares insights on the importance of oper...

Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 51! Today, Norm sits down with Emily Durfee, partner at Healthworx Ventures, who shares her journey in venture capital and her experiences in the healthcare industry. She emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in venture capital and the value of hiring people with different skills and strengths. Emily also discusses her...