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Specialty medications are costly and complex to obtain and make up over 50% of the drug spend in the US. In this episode, Julia Regan, co-founder and CEO of RxLightning, explains why she created a digital platform that helps patients access high-cost, complex drugs faster and more efficiently. RxLightning's platform supports over 1600 medications, working seamlessly with provider platforms and EHR...

The American Cancer Society excels by smoothly combining research, patient support, and advocacy worldwide, focusing on the needs of people at risk or diagnosed with cancer, as well as their caregivers and families. In this episode, Dr. Bonny Morris, Senior Director for Patient Navigation at the American Cancer Society (ACS), shares her personal journey from a rural background to her role in healt...

Psychedelics can help individuals navigate significant life challenges and gain new perspectives. In this episode, Niko Skievaski, co-founder and CEO of Althea, discusses the transformative potential of psychedelics in mental health. Niko explains the growing evidence that psychedelics can offer better outcomes than traditional psychiatric treatments for conditions like PTSD, depression, and addic...

Breakthroughs in healthcare technology over the past ten years are painting a promising picture for the future of medicine. In this episode, Stanley Bergman, Chairman and CEO of Henry Schein, shares his leadership journey and highlights the transformative power of healthcare technology, particularly in dentistry. He emphasizes collaboration, trust, and patient access, advocating for a future where...

Being told 'no' can motivate one to think differently and discover new paths In this episode, Brittany Strelow offers a unique perspective on PAs' evolving roles and their vital contribution to filling healthcare gaps, particularly in primary care and rural settings. She discusses the exciting potential of emerging trends such as telehealth, artificial intelligence, and hospital-at-home models to...

One in three U.S. adults are pre-diabetic, yet 80% remain unaware of their condition. In this episode, Laurence Girard, the CEO and founder of Fruit Street Health, shares his journey as a healthcare entrepreneur, raising over $33 million in equity financing and delivering the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program via telehealth. Initially offering telemedicine software for dietitians, Fruit Street piv...

Emotional sobriety means recognizing and transforming negative thought patterns, requiring a willingness to sit with and understand your emotions. In this insightful episode, Dr. Andrew Seefeld, Addiction Specialist, & Medical Director, Emergency Department at Speare Memorial Hospital, shares his personal journey of overcoming emotional and physical struggles through emotional sobriety, a concept...

The future of health equity is within reach, and it's inspiring to see organizations like City of Hope driving change in the healthcare ecosystem. In this episode, Harlan Levine, President of Health Innovation and Policy at City of Hope, delves into the critical topic of health equity and access to optimal cancer care. Harlan shares insights into healthcare innovation, the value the City of Hope a...

The future of healthcare demands a business-like approach with a focus on real-time data and decision-making processes. In this episode, Matt Seefeld, founder of myLifeLink and Executive Vice President of MedEvolve, underscores the significance of effective intelligence in navigating the healthcare sector's complexities, emphasizing the need to prioritize clinical outcomes over financial gains. Ma...

Envision a platform with the most trusted medical reference for clinical decision tools and content, trusted by millions of clinicians globally. In this episode, Dr. Graham Walker discusses his passion for responsible AI in healthcare and his involvement in crafting the Physicians’ Charter for Responsible AI. He also uncovers how he balances his clinical practice with his tech innovations and what...

Healthcare supply chains faced vulnerabilities exposed by COVID-19, prompting a need for digital optimization. In this episode, Dr. Pearce McCarty, a seasoned orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of DOCSI, explains how the company’s digital tools optimize surgical supply chains and enhance operational efficiency in healthcare settings. He emphasizes how the platform engages with physicians by leverag...

Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by empowering patients and clinicians with knowledge and expertise. In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Dr. Robert Pearl, the former CEO of Kaiser Permanente, known for his extensive experience and leadership in the medical field, to discuss his latest book, "ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients and Doctors Can Take Back Control of A...

Leveraging digital solutions can revolutionize musculoskeletal care, enhancing patient outcomes and improving accessibility. In this episode, Donovan Campbell, CEO of MedBridge, explains how his team is focused on revolutionizing musculoskeletal care through innovative digital solutions. MedBridge underwent a gradual evolution from providing educational software for therapists to their current foc...

AI's potential to revolutionize healthcare requires a focus on responsible and trustworthy implementation. In this episode, Dr. David Rhew from Microsoft, along with Marcella Dalrymple and Dr. Michael Pencina from Duke Health, discuss the collaboration between Microsoft and Duke Health to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Dr. Rhew emphasizes the im...

It’s essential for healthcare frontline managers to have the knowledge, skills, and resources that they need to address workplace bullying and incivility. In this episode at AONL, Saul Marquez sits down with Renee Thompson, CEO and founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, who shares her journey from being a nurse to founding the institute, driven by her desire to combat workplace bullying and i...

Leadership means leading yourself and others through continuous self-improvement and intuition. In this episode, Dr. Brooke Griffin shares her journey from feeling stuck in her academic role to discovering her passion for coaching and consulting. She explains the distinctions between coaching and mentoring, highlights the importance of a thought partner in career development, discusses her work he...

How can patient portals be optimized for better communication between dental and medical providers? In this episode, Lee Shapiro explores how integrating patient portals can enhance care coordination and reduce inefficiencies in healthcare systems. He also highlights the business potential in creating interoperability layers to connect dentistry and medicine, stressing the importance of considerin...

Did you know that patient motivation is enhanced when they can visualize their heart health? In this episode at ACC.24, Dr. Udo Hoffmann, Chief Scientific Officer at Cleerly Health, shares his passion for pioneering cardiovascular imaging and AI technology at Cleerly. He delves into the importance of addressing coronary artery disease and highlights how Cleerly's groundbreaking AI technology is re...

Access to healthcare means bringing the system to the patient overcoming the existing barriers. In this episode, David White, co-founder and CEO of IHDLab, discusses his company's mission to improve accessibility to fertility services and at-home testing. IHDLab focuses on bringing diagnostic testing directly to consumers, particularly in fertility care, offering tests like the AMH test to assess...

Data integration and AI play crucial roles in predicting and managing treatment resistance in diseases like cancer. In this episode, Jeff Elton, CEO of ConcertAI, discusses his team’s focus on oncology and its role in accelerating medical research and improving patient care. He highlights the importance of data integration and AI in understanding diseases like cancer, particularly in predicting an...

No individual or specific organization can drive substantive change alone. It takes collaboration across the entire healthcare ecosystem. In this episode, Seema Kumar, the Chief Executive Officer of Cure, discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Seema shares her journey into healthcare innovation, emphasizing the crucial roles of science, technology, and storytelling...

AI technology in healthcare is revolutionizing documentation processes, saving time for physicians, and improving efficiency. In this episode, Dr. Ed Lee, Chief Medical Officer at Nabla and a practicing primary care physician, discusses Nabla's AI documentation application, Nabla Copilot, which significantly reduces clinicians' documentation burden by listening to patient-clinician conversations a...

There is a vital need to address interoperability in dentistry, and it can be done by investing in innovators who push boundaries in data access and security. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Krell shares how innovation and early-stage investments are shaping oral health, emphasizing the unique qualities that make a great investor in dentistry. He also discusses challenges and breakthroughs with Revere...

The secret is to quit talking about innovation in healthcare, and actually start putting ideas into action. In this episode, Hal Andrews, President and CEO of Trilliant Health, discusses healthcare’s future and the role automation plays in it and explains how his company addresses healthcare's data challenges by offering a platform for data analytics to inform strategic decisions across the care c...

Efficiency in healthcare, like closing care gaps and reducing readmissions, is vastly improved through technological innovation. In this episode, Saul Marquez interviews Yoni Shtein, CEO of Laguna Health, a company revolutionizing care management through automation and technology with a mission to empower care managers with conversational intelligence. By leveraging natural language processing and...