Outcomes Rocket

BuildMyHealth goes beyond plastic surgery, actively transforming weight management programs. In today’s episode, Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, CEO and founder of BuildMyHealth, discusses the impact of price transparency and the innovative weight management programs offered through BuildMyHealth. His platform provides a solution that focuses on price transparency, subscriptions, and weight management progra...

Healthcare is complicated, and most people don’t think about it until they need it. In this podcast episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Dr. James Wantuck, the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Accolade, who begins by stating his motivation for entering the healthcare field—a desire to have a significant impact on people's lives. James delves into the rising popularity of weight management medications,...

RethinkFirst addresses the shortage of trained clinicians in autism and developmental disabilities by leveraging technology to achieve scalability. In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Daniel Etra, CEO of RethinkFirst, who shares his journey into healthcare, driven by a desire to contribute value to society and how his company addresses the shortage of trained clinicians in the field of autism a...

As a dentist, viewing your practice from the perspective of the patient is the biggest opportunity that you have to grow your practice. In this episode, Dr. Bryan Laskin, CEO and Co-Founder of Toothapps, a dentist turned technology entrepreneur, discusses data interoperability, patient-centric care, and the challenges faced by the dental industry. Drawing from his extensive experience and Amazon b...

The biggest challenge in addiction treatment is the stigma of addiction in our culture. In this episode, Ankit Gupta, the founder and CEO of Bicycle Health, explains how his company focuses on addressing the opioid crisis by offering virtual, national treatment for opioid use disorder, combining medications, recovery coaching, and a comprehensive care model. Ankit explains the unique aspects of Bi...

OCD is a condition that affects 1 in 40 people, but over 90% of people remain either misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. In this episode, Ilyas Patanam, Chief Growth Officer and co-founder of NOCD, a healthcare company addressing the mental health crisis, shares his inspiration, rooted in helping individuals struggling with mental health conditions. NOCD focuses on treating OCD, a highly treatable yet of...

Unless your data is structured, thinking about applying AI isn't going to yield the outcomes you need. In this episode, Kathleen McQuade Ellmore, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Engagys, shares her expertise in transforming healthcare organizations to drive behavior change, lower costs, improve outcomes, increase revenue, and enhance the overall patient experience. Kathleen underscores the impo...

With short, engaging workouts, the FitOn app allows individuals to integrate fitness into their busy schedules, anytime and anywhere. In this episode, Ed Buckley, the CEO of FitOn Health, recounts his journey from being a fitness instructor in grad school to leading FitOn Health, a company that has expanded its services to 18,000 employers nationwide. Emphasizing the uniqueness of their platform,...

From airports to the world of healthcare, digital identities have seamlessly transformed how we navigate and personalize our experiences. In this episode, Saul Marquez hosts Jason Sherwin, Senior Director of Business Development at Clear, and Ryan Howells, a Principal at Leavitt Partners and Program Manager at CARIN Alliance. The discussion delves into the significance of digital identity in healt...

BroadReach Group has managed to positively impact millions of lives in Africa with successful programs in Africa. In this episode, John Sargent, co-founder of BroadReach Group, shares insights into the work his organization has been doing to address health disparities globally, particularly in underserved communities. BroadReach Group has a 20-year history of leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolutio...

True success is evidenced by elevated utilization rates, affirming the solution's tangible value to the sales team. In this episode, Jake Carr, Director of Sales Enablement and Strategy at NICO Corporation, shares insights into the challenges of managing hyper-growth in Medtech and the importance of technology acquisition and onboarding for sales teams. He discusses how his company leverages techn...

The world is moving towards data federation, and Rhino Health's federated computing platform is at the forefront of this transformative shift. In this episode, Ittai Dayan, co-founder and CEO of Rhino Health, explains Rhino Health's federated computing platform, utilizing federated learning and edge computing technologies. The platform supports global collaborations with hospitals, biopharma compa...

Midi Health fills the gap in women's healthcare by focusing on midlife women experiencing symptoms related to estrogen depletion. In this episode, Joanna Strober, founder of Midi Health, discusses her transition from venture capital to founding Midi Health, which addresses healthcare gaps for women 35 and older experiencing estrogen-related symptoms. She explains how Midi Health offers accessible...

Healthcare AI should prioritize empowering knowledge, expertise, and scientific improvement for its evolving development.  In this episode, James Kugler, CEO of EMD Digital at Merck KGaA and Director of Syntropy, and Carl Bate, founder & CEO at Evidium, discuss their work in healthcare outcomes and accelerating research, sharing insights on how their organizations are adding value to the healthcar...

Maximize automation ROI by targeting high-value processes with efficient resource utilization. In this episode, Peter Camp, CTO and founder at CampTek Software, shares insights into how his company adds value to the healthcare ecosystem through RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and AI. He discusses the importance of automation in healthcare, emphasizing the need to identify high-value processes for...

pCare's success lies not just in technology but in the unique integration of technology with organizational culture. In this episode, Dave Bennett, the Executive Vice President of Healthcare at pCare by Uniguest, shares insights into the groundbreaking work being done at pCare by Uniguest, their approach to adding value to the healthcare ecosystem, and the impact of technology and people on health...

You have every right to access and afford good-quality healthcare. In this episode, Larissa D’Andrea, the Global Vice President of Impact at ResMed, emphasizes the importance of engaging diverse communities in the development and deployment of health technology. She highlights the significance of including patients, clinicians, and caregivers in the healthcare journey, advocating for a more inclus...

CareLuminate unlocks hospital quality by tapping into bedside nurses' firsthand insights, empowering patients and stakeholders to make informed decisions. In this episode, Linda Komisak, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at CareLuminate, shares her journey from working in emergency and trauma departments to co-founding CareLuminate with the mission of revolutionizing hospital quality measurem...

If you want to succeed at higher levels, you can't afford to not take care of yourself. In this episode, John Roussot discusses the essence of leadership and personal growth and shares insights on how he’s creating high-performance teams. He emphasizes that achieving greatness relies on clarity, awareness, and prioritizing well-being in personal and professional success, highlighting the impact of...

AVIA guides healthcare entities with a membership model, providing deep insights and strategic recommendations for impactful digital investments. In this episode, Sonia Singh, the Chief Insights Officer at AVIA, discusses valuable insights into AVIA's role as a digital transformation partner to health systems, emphasizing their unique approach to market insights and the long-term relationships the...

Why did experienced nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow leave clinical practice? In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner, turned speaker and author, brings her wealth of experience from both clinical practice and personal triumphs, her thoughts on the power of intermittent fasting, her transformative approach to metabolic health, and her fierce advocacy for personalized treatment pla...

People won’t be replaced by generative AI, but by people who know how to use generative AI. In this episode, RJ Kedziora, the co-founder of Estenda Solutions, a company specializing in product development and data analytics solutions for the healthcare industry, emphasizes its commitment to creating value, reducing risk, and ensuring product quality. Estenda, celebrating its 20th anniversary, coll...

Building a truly integrated, virtual-first, but hybrid care delivery ecosystem is a transformative trend. In this episode, Adeel Malik, CEO and co-founder of Clearstep, an AI care navigation company transforming healthcare, delves into the challenges, solutions, and necessity for health systems to deploy technology for better access. Clearstep supports health systems by providing an AI-assisted co...

Healthcare presents a unique challenge where every problem relies on people, creating an opportunity for innovation and impactful solutions. In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes NeedleSmart’s Cliff Kirby, CEO, and Michael Barron, COO, to the Outcomes Rocket podcast, where they delve into the core problems the company aims to solve, focusing on the outdated practices surrounding injections and th...

In value-based care, technology is the catalyst, but success requires management and aligned incentives for better, cost-effective care. In today's episode, Jean-Claude Saghbini, President at Lumeris and a Leading Expert in Technology and Engineering for Population Health Management, shares technology's foundational role in success in value-based healthcare care. Jean-Claude underscores the import...