Health+Tech

McGuireWoods partners and Health+Tech hosts Kristen Woodrum and Allyson Maur invite Personify Health’s VP of Privacy & Compliance David Kantrowitz for a closer look at the challenges around privacy, compliance and data governance. From real-world applications of AI to the importance of transparency and oversight, learn more about practical insights for organizations navigating this rapidly evo...

For MedTech companies and innovators, the path from concept to commercialization is rarely straightforward. In this episode of the Health+Tech podcast, McGuireWoods partners and hosts Kristen McDermott Woodrum and Allyson Maur discuss with seasoned commercial leader Chris Rupp the key considerations for bringing new devices to market — and where the next wave of MedTech innovation may emerge.

Join Health+Tech hosts Kristen McDermott Woodrum and Allyson Maur as they discuss the growing challenges in cybersecurity with Dave Bailey, vice president of consulting solutions and strategy at Clearwater. From the surge of ransomware to the growing risks posed by shadow AI, healthcare organizations can gain an insight into navigating an increasingly complex risk environment and how to prepare fo...

In this episode, Health+Tech hosts Kristen McDermott Woodrum and Allyson Maur sit down with Compliance Architects’ Teresa Gorecki and Ricki Chase to discuss the FDA’s new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) and explore how medical device and health tech companies should reevaluate their risk management.

In this special episode of our Health+Tech podcast, hosts Kristen McDermott Woodrum, Jen Shanley and Allyson Maur break down the most important health tech topics and trends discussed at McGuireWoods’ recent Healthcare Private Equity Conference. Whether you attended the conference or are catching up, this recap will deliver the event's most impactful insights in AI and healthcare technology.

McGuireWoods’ Health+Tech podcast is back. In the first episode of 2025, McGuireWoods partner and host Kristen McDermott Woodrum sits down with Maverick Ventures managing director Ambar Bhattacharyya, who shares his wisdom on funding trends, the technologies and AI transition space in healthcare, and investing in startup companies dedicated to healthcare and cultivating their success.

Roman Sandler, cofounder and CTO of iCardio.ai, joins hosts Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum on this episode of Health+Tech. Tune in to learn how the power of data in machine learning can be harnessed to improve an overburdened healthcare system, how he’s using artificial intelligence to bring echo outside of its traditional use environment, and the reimbursement challenges associated w...

On this episode of Health+Tech, hosts Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum and Clearwater Healthcare Cybersecurity and Compliance Strategist/Chief Risk Officer Jon Moore discuss technical security advancements inside the healthcare sphere. Jon offers insights into cybersecurity, ransomware and vendor risk management. This episode also addresses the challenges of risk analysis with HIPAA com...

Dr. Amrie Grammer, co-founder, president and chief scientific officer of AMPEL BioSolutions, joins hosts Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum on this episode of Health+Tech. They discuss AMPEL’s mission to bring personalized precision medicine to patients and the technology behind that medicine. Grammer explains how AMPEL built and leveraged its genomic platform to create personalized preci...

On this episode of Health+Tech, host Kristen McDermott Woodrum is joined by Charlie Winn, co-founder, vice president of sales and chief revenue officer for Liine, an artificial intelligence-powered call recording platform for healthcare practices. Their discussion covers the technology behind Liine, its use of AI, insights from Liine’s analytics and the near-term impact of AI on healthcare.

Jessica Thurmond and Monica Schmiede, co-CEOs and co-founders of Athelo Health — the first biometric-anchored virtual coach for women with breast and gynecologic cancers — join McGuireWoods partner Kristen McDermott Woodrum on this episode of Health+Tech. They discuss Athelo Health’s mission, how Athelo Health uses biometric data to support patients, and the role of digital health tools in educati...

Bradd Busick, senior vice president and chief information officer for MultiCare, joins hosts Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum on this episode of Health+Tech to provide insights into MultiCare’s recent successes in the IT space. Bradd shares best practices MultiCare used to successfully launch new IT tools, and the importance of a strong workplace culture in the...

On this episode of  Health+Tech , hosts  Holly Buckley  and  Kristen McDermott Woodrum  are joined by Cyril Philip, Vice President of Digital Ventures at Bon Secours Mercy Health, for a discussion of health system investment funds and the role of health systems in driving innovation. Cyril offers insights into the opportunities and challenges for health systems investing i...

On this episode of Health+Tech, McGuireWoods partners Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum are joined by Nyoo Health founder and CEO Priya Bathija. Tune in to this discussion of the potential for digital health to reduce disparities in women’s health outcomes as well as barriers to the successful implementation of digital health tools. Learn about best practices for hospitals and health sys...

In this episode of Health+Tech, hosts Kristen McDermott Woodrum and Andrea Linna were joined by Devin Carty, Chief Executive Officer of Martin Ventures, at the Digital Health Dinner and Keynote the night before the 19th annual Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference. Their discussion covered the latest trends and developments in digital health.

On this episode of Health+Tech, Teira Gunlock, President of First Stop Health, joins McGuireWoods partners  Andrea Linna  and  Kristen McDermott Woodrum  for a discussion on the ability of telehealth to fill gaps in patient needs. They also discuss: The potential for telehealth to reverse the growing trend of Americans not seeking primary care The ability of virtual care to bui...

On this episode of Health+Tech, recorded live at McGuireWoods’ Digital Health Dinner hosted the night before the  15th Annual Healthcare Finance and Growth Conference , keynote speaker  Amber Fencl , Novant Health’s senior vice president for digital health and engagement, was interviewed by  Andrea Linna  and  Kristen McDermott Woodrum  about the latest trends and top...

Jennifer Bepple, Clinical Advisor to Verana Health and Telehealth Fellow with Doximity, teams up with McGuireWoods partner  Andrea Linna  on this episode of Health+Tech for a discussion on the role of telehealth in improving patient outcomes. They also discuss: How best to employ health data to help patients and providers Patient views on data collection and data sharing The future of di...

On this episode of Health+Tech, McGuireWoods partners  Andrea Lee Linna  and  Kristen McDermott Woodrum  are joined by  Sara Teppema , chief actuary for  Wildflower Health , a women’s health engagement platform designed to help women overcome barriers to care, support clinicians, and improve outcomes for all stakeholders. Discussion will cover using digital health to...

In this episode of Health+Tech, McGuireWoods healthcare attorneys Janice Suchyta, Kate Hardey, Kae Gruner and Royce DuBiner discuss the latest digital health updates from the Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission. Join the conversation as we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month and discuss the following topics: • FDA draft guidance on electronic health records and medical clai...