HealthTech Check Up

Ever wonder what's happening behind the pharmacy counter — and how technology is changing it? In this episode of Health Tech Checkup , hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Dr. Michelle Gregg, oncology pharmacist at Georgia Cancer Specialists, for a candid conversation about the evolving role of pharmacy in a tech-driven healthcare world. Dr. Gregg draws on 10+ years in oncology...

On this episode of Health Tech Checkup , host Rachel Gallant and co-host Perry Dimas take you into the world of precision medicine, alongside two leaders in the field—Stephane Budel and Megan Nacar from DeciBio. This deep dive into diagnostics, personalized treatments, and cutting-edge technology highlights how these advancements are transforming healthcare. In this episode, we cover: How diagnost...

In this episode of Health Tech Checkup , hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down healthcare veteran Lary Ippolito to unpack more than three decades of transformation across health systems, technology, and patient care. From his early days at Accenture to a 29-year career at Cerner, Lary shares a firsthand look at the evolution of electronic medical records (EMRs)—from early resistance to to...

What if the key to better healthcare isn’t more technology — but using it to make care feel simpler, clearer, and more human? In this episode of Health Tech Checkup , hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Dr. Tricia Baird, VP of Care Coordination at Corewell Health, to explore how care coordination sits at the center of everything.  The conversation unpacks how care coordination has...

In this episode of Health Tech Checkup , hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas take on one of the most talked-about — and often misunderstood — topics in healthcare today: interoperability. With a wave of healthcare legislation rolling out over the past several years — including the Transparency and Coverage Final Rules, the No Surprises Act, and now the Interoperability and Prior Authorization Fi...

What if AI didn’t replace clinicians — but actually helped them care more like humans? In this episode of Health Tech Checkup , hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Dr. Dacre Knight, Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Virginia and Medical Director of the UVA Health EDS Center, as well as host of the podcast Bendy Bodies. The conversation dives into why complex conditio...

On this episode of Health Tech Checkup , host Rachel Gallant and co-host Perry Dimas sit down with John McCluskey to dive deep into the transformative power of price transparency in healthcare. John shares his journey from navigating the complexities of self-funded employer groups to becoming a thought leader in healthcare compliance and innovation. In this episode, we cover: [02:15] The importanc...

What does it really mean to be a Chief Medical Officer in today’s healthcare landscape? In this episode of Health Tech Checkup , hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Dr. Chet Robson, Chief Medical Officer and strategic advisor, to unpack how the CMO role has evolved—and why it now sits at the intersection of clinical care, technology, data, and ethics. Dr. Robson shares how modern C...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up ! In this special episode, co-hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas wrap up the year with a look back on the biggest healthcare and health-tech shifts of the year. From AI adoption to policy shake-ups, they unpack the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the industry’s future. They share insights from the fall conference circuit—including the healthcare workfo...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up !  Hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Dr. Marshall Runge — former Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, former CEO of Michigan Medicine, and current Special Advisor to the Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs. Dr. Runge shares how his early cardiology training sparked a lifelong fascination with medical technology, and why he bel...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up !  Hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down to chat about one of healthcare’s most complex and long-debated topics: price transparency. From baby steps in shoppable services to the latest White House executive orders and the controversial rollout of a government-run drug pricing website, Rachel and Perry explore what’s driving this new wave of disruption in 202...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up !  Hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Drew Schiller, Co-Founder & CEO of Validic, a leading digital health company transforming the way organizations use patient-generated health data. Drew has been at the forefront of driving innovation in connected health, helping providers, payers, and life sciences organizations make smarter, more personalize...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up !  Hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Deven McGraw , Chief Regulatory and Privacy Officer of Citizen Health, to explore one of the most fundamental yet overlooked aspects of healthcare: patient access to health data. Deven shares her journey from law and public health into the world of health tech, where she’s become a leading voice in privacy, compl...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up !  Hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with John Bain, Director at Umano Medical, to explore how one company is redefining hospital beds—and the broader patient experience—through smart technology and customer-driven innovation. John shares his journey from aspiring public service professional to over two decades in medical device sales, offering a unique...

Enjoy this Encore Episode, featuring guest, Alyssa Foster!   On this episode of Health Tech Checkup , host Rachel Gallant and co-host Perry Dimas sit down with Alyssa Foster, co-founder of 4Front Strategic Partners, to uncover the world of reimbursement consulting for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. She discusses how her background in both payer and provider settings gives her a...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up ! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas take a hands-on approach to exploring how generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, can support healthcare decisions. Building on their last conversation, Rachelle shares her own recent lab results and runs them through ChatGPT to see what kind of health insights and vitamin recommendations it offer...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up ! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting about Robots in Healthcare. Our co-hosts dive into the fascinating world of robots in healthcare—past, present, and future.  From robotic-assisted surgeries and AI note-takers to the maddening reality of MyChart forms and paper-based systems, they explore how healthcare is both rac...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up ! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting with Ryan Flinn, communications consultant, biotech strategist, and former Bloomberg journalist—to explore how storytelling, artificial intelligence, and innovative technologies are transforming the healthcare landscape. Ryan shares his unique journey from classics major to journal...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up ! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting with John Digles, founder and CEO of Ascent Strategy Group, whose career sits at the crossroads of healthcare, media, and innovation. John shares the deeply personal story that reshaped his journey and inspired him to build an agency dedicated to powering healthcare’s digital trans...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up ! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting with Bradley Hinson, CEO of Northlakes Analytics .  He discusses how his company evolved from EMR integrations to developing a direct-to-EMR claims product, aiming to reduce errors, speed up payments, and streamline operations for healthcare providers. Here’s what else we talk abou...

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up ! In this special episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are diving into a topic chosen by you , our audience: data analytics in healthcare.  Data plays a crucial role in shaping healthcare decisions, from insurance coverage to patient care, but raw numbers alone don’t always tell the full story. Today, we’re breaking down how data is collected, interpre...

Navigating the complexities of healthcare costs, benefits, and technology can feel overwhelming—but with the right tools and information, both employers and employees can make more informed decisions. In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Vanderwolk, a seasoned business leader, attorney, and expert in employee benefits, to explore the evolution of healthcare technology and the increasing r...

On this eye-opening episode of Health Tech Checkup , host Rachelle Galant and co-host Perry Dimas sit down with Leon Wisniewski, Founder of Health Cost Labs. Leon shares his journey from working in actuarial analytics to uncovering the hidden mechanisms behind healthcare pricing. He exposes how price gouging and information asymmetry keep costs high, the obstacles preventing fair healthcare pricin...

On this episode of Health Tech Checkup , host Rachelle Galant and co-host Perry Dimas sit down with John McCluskey to dive deep into the transformative power of price transparency in healthcare. John shares his journey from navigating the complexities of self-funded employer groups to becoming a thought leader in healthcare compliance and innovation. In this episode, we cover: [ 02:15] The importa...

In this special year-end episode, hosts Rachelle and Perry reflect on a fantastic first year of HealthTech Check Up ! They recap thought-provoking conversations with incredible guests like Andrew Mignatti, Brandon Blais, Adam Buckalew, Jason Long, Bobbi Buell, Jay Seemann, Claudia Stemple, Louis Savant, Alyssa Foster, and Dr. Suzanne Weiss. The duo highlights key insights from 2024, including pati...