Healthscape

In this episode, Irina Ahmad dives into the healthcare affordability crisis with Itzik Cohen, Founder and CEO of PayZen, which aims to be the operating system for healthcare affordability. They discuss how fintech solutions can ease the financial experience of accessing healthcare, how PayZen leverages AI and machine learning, and the future of the healthcare payment system.

In this episode, Joy Basinger sits down with Raj Lakhanpal, Founder & CEO of SpectraMedix, a value-based care analytics platform. They discuss what tools are critical for health plans' success in value-based care and how to unlock the power of data.

In this episode, Hannah McGillivray and Prottusha Sarkar sit down with Amanda Murphy, the Chief Operations Officer of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub in Chicago, and her right-hand woman, the Lab Operations Manager, Juhi Naik. They discuss the mandate of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohubs, the operations that go into running a research institute, as well as career advice for those interested in healthcare.

In this episode, Kellogg students Molly O'Connell , Vishisht Verma , Anna Crean , Rachel Langholz , Seerat Kaur, Shagun Sharma , Srijamya Raghuvanshi , and Ignacio Gajer , join Pam Divack to explore the transformative experiences and insights of students from Kellogg's "Medical Technologies in Global Public Health" course. They discuss the course's objectives, the unique collaboration between stud...

In this episode, Dan Ertis⁠, Senior Manager of US Vaccines at Pfizer, joins Pam Divack⁠ to share insights from his journey through Pfizer's Marketing Rotational Program. Dan discusses his motivations for attending Kellogg, the unique aspects of Kellogg's healthcare program that stood out to him, and the valuable lessons he has learned as a recent Kellogg alum.

In this episode, Jordan Marsh sits down with Sohail Azeem, Chief Strategy Officer of Medsys Health. They discuss remote-patient monitoring and its impact on reducing adverse health outcomes, the technology Medsys Health utilizes, how they utilize artificial intelligence, and much more. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about H...

In this episode, Joy Basinger and Ilana Solomon sit down with Sarath Degala, COO of Privia Health. They discuss the challenges of providers in value-based care, and how Privia empowers providers to succeed in value-based care.

In this episode, Pam Divack sits down with Sarah Emond , President and CEO of ICER (the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review), an independent non-profit research organization that evaluates the evidence on the clinical and economic value of prescription drugs, medical tests, devices, and health system delivery innovations. They discuss the history of ICER and how it collaborates with stakeho...

In this episode, Kassi Pantvaidya and Pam Divack sit down with Neal Batra , Principal - Life Sciences & Health Care Strategy at Deloitte and Head of Deloitte's Future of Health™ practice. They discuss the future of consumer health, the key trends giving rise to "Consumer as CEO" in healthcare, and the impact of consumerism on the healthcare industry. Neal also offers insights from his career a...

In this episode, Irtaza Haider and Pam Divack sit down with Abbas Kazimi , Chief Business Officer of Nimbus Therapeutics. They discuss Abbas' career journey and role at Nimbus, the complexity of the biotech landscape and positioning your company for success, and being bold in biopharma. Abbas also offers insights into the importance of developing your leadership style and advice for MBA students a...

In this episode, Ellen Wilcox, Head of Listening at consumer-focused VC Listen Ventures, chats with Mallika Madhusudan and Hannah McGillivray about her report, Mindsets from the Middle. This report unpacks the mindsets that define midlife womanhood in the US in a consumer-obsessed way and how brands in this space should be building with them at the center. Instead of asking the midlife woman to re...

In this episode, Irina Ahmad and Hannah McGillivray chat with Alessandra Henderson, Co-founder of menopause care company Elektra Health. They chat through securing funding for a women's health startup, the economic and clinical importance of menopause care, and advice for entrepreneurs. If you have any ideas for new episodes, please don't hesitate to reach out to Irina or Hannah on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Arielle Bogorad, SVP of Employer/ Market Strategy at Progyny, joins Hannah McGillivray and Ilana Solomon to discuss how Progyny is changing the way employers, patients, and physicians think about fertility benefits. They chat about designing outcome-centered benefit plans, attracting customers, partnering with ecosystem players, and advice for MBA students. The Healthcare Communit...

In this episode, Jordan Marsh sits down with Andres Lazarte, founder and president of a value-based care start-up Basis Health. They discuss how Basis Health was founded, what makes it unique, the challenges Basis has faced in implementing their model, and advice Andres has for anyone interested in making a meaningful difference in healthcare. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking...

In this episode, Scott Wu, Ignacio (Nacho) Gajer , and Pam Divack sit down with Chris Ehrlich , Chief Executive Officer at Phoenix Biotech Acquisition Corp. and a Kellogg Healthcare Alum. They discuss Chris' career in biotech investing, the history of the Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference and Healthcare at Kellogg, trends in biotech investing, and advice for MBA students. The Healthcare Co...

In this episode, Dr. Alex Harding , Senior Vice President and Head of Business Development at CRISPR Therapeutics , sits down with Pam Divack to discuss his background and career path, what makes CRISPR "revolutionary," and how to succeed in biotech business development. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or t...

In this episode, Robert Garber , Partner at 7wireVentures, sits down with Irina Ahmad and Joy Basinger to discuss his healthcare predictions for 2024, specifically around topics relating to AI, Health Equity, and GLP-1 therapies. Robert's top three predictions:  AI: The majority of health systems will leverage generative AI in clinical documentation and conversational tools.  Health equity: Payers...

In this episode, Jill Angelo, Founder and CEO of Gennev, joins Hannah McGillivray and Joy Basinger to discuss how Gennev is disrupting the menoapuse care space. They chat about attracting customers, partnering with ecosystem players, and securing funding as a start-up. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the...

In this episode, Amit Shah , COO of Virta Health , sits down with Ilana Solomon to discuss how Virta health is working to reverse Type II Diabetes in over 100 million people. They explore topics related to continuous remote care models, data in healthcare, health equity, and patient centered diabetes and obesity care. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with indust...

In this episode, Chris Benecchi, Chief Business Officer of Sage Therapeutics, joins Hannah McGillivray to discuss how Sage is tackling postpartum depression through the recent oral treatment launched in December '23, Zurzuvae. They chat about addressing the stigma behind PPD, educating providers, partnering with stakeholders, and finding mentors. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looki...

In this episode, Abner Mason , Chief Executive Officer and Founder of SameSky Health, sits down with Ilana Solomon and Joy Basinger to discuss health equity. They explore topics related to cultural determinants of health, the impact of politics on care provision, and the importance of collecting data to measure and reduce disparities. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collab...

In this episode, Cassie Choi , Co-Founder / Chief Health Equity & People Officer joins Joy Basinger and Hannah McGillivray . They discuss her journey in treating the nation's most vulnerable populations at Pair Team, the role of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in advancing health equity, and the future of Medicaid innovation. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collab...

In this episode,  Ned McCoy , President & Chief Executive Officer at Civica, sits down with  Ankit Aggarwal  to discuss generic injectable drug shortages in the United States and what Civica is doing to tackle the issue by creating a non-stock, non-profit entity in partnership with major hospitals and health systems.   Ned McCoy has been with Civica since its 2018 launch and prior to being CEO...

Matt Rogers , Co-Founder and Head of Operations at  Partum Health , joins  Christina Kappil  and  Ankit Aggarwal  to discuss starting Partum Health, how the company is transforming postpartum care, and the ups and downs of starting a business. Matt also provides impactful insights for current and aspiring healthcare leaders and entrepreneurs. This episode is brought to you by the Kellogg Business...

In this episode, Yoshiko Ono, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Carrot Fertility, joins Mallika Madhusudan and Pam Divack. They discuss how Carrot Fertility is innovating the fertility care and benefits landscape, partnering with stakeholders across the industry, and improving fertility care. Yoshiko also provides impactful insights for current and aspiring healthcare leaders.  The Healthcare Commun...