Digital Health Heavyweights

In the most recent episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast, hosted by Norm Volsky, listeners are treated to a captivating conversation with Kelly McDevitt, President of Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI). With a rich background in managing Fortune 100 accounts within the healthcare industry, McDevitt shares her insightful journey and expertise. The dialogue spans the transformative lan...

Welcome to Episode 24 of The Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast! Join host Norm Volsky as he sits down with Warren Templeton, Managing Director at Health2047, for a captivating conversation at the intersection of health tech, product development, and consumer engagement. In this episode, Warren shares insights from his diverse career, spanning co-founding a marketing content creation platform to...

Join us in this episode of The Digital Health Heavyweights podcast as we delve into the dynamic world of healthcare innovation with Sally Welborn, the Executive Director of Advisory Services at EHIR. With over 30 years of industry experience, Sally has been a driving force in reshaping payer/employer solutions, emphasizing improved quality and reduced costs. Discover key insights into Sally's...

Join host Norm Volsky in an insightful conversation with Gregg Mauro, the Program Director and Senior Fellow at The Conference Board, in the latest episode of Digital Health Heavyweights. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Gregg founded and chaired pivotal initiatives like the Employee Health Care Council and played a crucial role in steering events such as the annual Employee Hea...

Join host Norm Volsky as he engages in a meaningful conversation with healthcare executive Natalie Cummins Chief Business Officer of Talkspace. Gain insights into Natalie's impactful journey at BioReference Laboratories and her belief that healthcare should serve a higher mission than just profitability. Discover her leadership strategies, from negotiating contracts to innovative revenue gene...

Welcome to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast, where innovation meets healthcare transformation. Join your host, Norm Volsky, as he sits down with Alyssa Jaffee, a distinguished Partner at 7wire Ventures, leading the charge in investments that shape the future of digital healthcare. In this episode, Alyssa shares her wealth of expertise in venture capital, honed during her tenure at Pritzker...

In this episode, we are honored to host Jamey Edwards, the Chief Platform Officer at StartUp Health, a visionary organization founded in 2011 to invest in a global army of health entrepreneurs known as Health Transformers. Jamey, who joined StartUp Health in 2022, leads the charge in supporting and scaling digital health innovation across the organization's extensive portfolio. With a career...

In this exciting new episode of Digital Healthy Heavyweights, our host Norm sits down with Aasim Saeed, the Founder & CEO of Amenities Health, for an in-depth conversation that takes us on a captivating journey through Aasim's remarkable career in the healthcare and business world. Join us as Aasim shares his early experiences at the prestigious McKinsey Health Institute, where his passio...

Welcome to the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, where we dive deep into the intersection of healthcare, technology, and innovation. In this episode, we are thrilled to host Allison Baum Gates, an experienced investor and thought leader with a keen focus on the future of work, venture capital, and technology.   Allison brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, having carved a dis...

In the latest episode of Digital Health Heavyweights with your host, Norm Volsky, we dive into the world of health and benefits technology with a true industry visionary. Norm sits down with Barbara Flitsch, the founder of Amp, LLC, for a captivating conversation that spans decades of experience and innovation. Barbara's extensive involvement in the health and benefits industry, including her...

Join us on this episode of Digital Health Heavyweights with host Norm Volsky, where we sit down with Jason Parrott, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Growth and Partnerships at Vida Health. In this insightful discussion, we explore Jason's remarkable journey through the healthcare benefits landscape. Jason takes us back to his early days at AT&T, sharing how the telecommunications giant...

Get ready for an insightful journey through the evolving landscape of healthcare with our latest episode of "Digital Health Heavyweights," hosted by Norm Volsky. Our distinguished guest, Jamie Hall, President & CEO of CirrusMD, takes us on a captivating ride through his illustrious career in healthcare.   In this engaging conversation, Norm and Jamie explore the dynamic changes in th...

Welcome to another insightful episode, this time, featuring Rebecca Mitchell, MD and Executive Vice President, Investment Team and Product at Vive Collective! In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Rebecca to delve into a wide range of topics that shed light on Rebecca's unique journey in the Digital Health field.  The discussion takes us on a fascinating journey through...

Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, hosted by Norm Volsky. In this special episode, we're joined by two remarkable guests: Evan Falchuk, CEO of Family First, and Alaina Melena, Senior Vice President of Innovation & Strategy at Family First. Discover how Evan transitioned from an attorney to a healthcare leader and what inspired his journey with...

Join host Norm Volsky in this captivating episode of Digital Health Heavyweights as he sits down with Sami Inkinen, the visionary CEO and Founder of Virta Health. In this thought-provoking conversation, Sami shares his journey from the tech world to healthcare, the accidental discovery that ignited his passion for revolutionizing diabetes care, and the critical traits of successful founders. Sami...

Join your host, Norm Volsky, for an enlightening and inspiring episode of Digital Health Heavyweights as he steps into the ring with Sean McBride, the Chief Revenue Officer of Lyra Health. In this captivating conversation, Norm and Sean delve into Sean's remarkable journey, from his beginnings in politics to his current pivotal role at Lyra Health, where he's driving transformative chang...

Welcome to Episode 9 of 'Digital Health Heavyweights' where Norm Volsky, interviews one of the brightest leaders in the Benefits space, Nate Counts. From Nate's early career at AON, to leading Benefits at AT&T and Amtrak, discover his journey, challenges, and strategies for success. Get insights on reducing benefits overhead by $20 BILLION, while maintaining quality. Learn about...

In this electrifying episode of Digital Healthy Heavyweights, your host Norm Volsky dives deep into the world of virtual care and care navigation with none other than Robin Glass, the remarkable President of Included Health. Prepare to be inspired as they explore Robin's transformative journey, from her influential role at Evolent, a pioneering organization dedicated to improving outcomes for...

Join industry expert Norm Volsky as he delves into the journey of another influential leader shaping the landscape of Digital Health; Daniel Perez, Co-Founder and CEO of Hinge Health. The two discuss Daniel's career prior to Hinge Health, the inspiration behind the company, as well has his early success and challenges.  Together, Norm and Daniel dive into the world of hybrid care options, the...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast, as our host, Norm Volsky sits down with Chirag Shah, Partner at Define Ventures. In this riveting conversation, we learn about Chirag's background before embarking on his remarkable career. Discover what inspired him to dedicate his talents and passion to the healthcare industry and how he found his path to the venture capital w...

Join host Norm Volsky on an illuminating episode of Digital Health Heavyweights, as he engages in a captivating conversation with the accomplished Julie Stadlbauer. In this episode, Norm explores Julie's remarkable career journey, from her influential roles at CIGNA and Bloom Health to her current position as a driving force at Progyny. Julie Stadlbauer, a seasoned professional and digital he...

Episode 4 of Digital Health Heavyweights, hosted by Norm Volsky, unveils a captivating conversation with Manny Menendez, a distinguished figure in the healthcare industry. With a wealth of experience, Manny's illustrious career takes center stage in this engaging episode.  Norm and Manny delve into Manny's influential roles, beginning with his start in insurance and navigating his way to...

Join host Norm Volsky on the third episode of Digital Health Heavyweights as he engages in an inspiring conversation with Emily Hanson, Director of Platform at SemperVirens. With an unwavering "head first" mentality, Emily shares her remarkable journey, spanning from her own entrepreneurial endeavors to private equity and venture capital investments in prominent unicorn companies within...

In episode 2 of Digital Health Heavyweights, host Norm Volsky sits down with Kimon Angelides, founder of six healthcare companies; EosHealth, renamed Livongo, DiabetesAmerica, mAbGen, EarlyBird Pharmaceuticals, Merlin LifeSciences and Vivante Health, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey in the digital health industry.  They delve into various aspects of Kimon's career, including the early y...

Join industry expert Norm Volsky in the inaugural episode of "Digital Health Heavyweights" as he uncovers the groundbreaking advancements in digital health. Norm engages in a riveting conversation with Michael Laquere , EHIR Founder, delving into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in this transformative field. Together, Norm and Michael explore the game-changing potential o...