Outcomes Rocket

Stay informed to navigate the complex healthcare credentialing process effectively and ensure organizational compliance. In this episode, we have Brent Althoff, Director of Credentialing Operations, as part of the entire series on Rethinking Compliance with MedTrainer. Brent sheds some light on the key drivers behind credentialing and its impact on compliance and revenue cycle. Using his vast expe...

When it comes to home care knowledge, Stephen Tweed is undeniably the go-to expert. In this episode, Stephen Tweed shares insights on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the fast-growing of home care and discusses why taking care of loved ones at home is increasingly preferred. Stephen discusses creative solutions to address the caregiver shortage, starting a home care business, and...

Join the Outcomes Rocket podcast for a revelation-packed episode! Deloitte's principal, Andy Davis, spills the beans on the surprising findings from "Hiding in Plain Sight: The Health Care Gender Toll." In this episode, Andy reveals a surprising fact: women face a whopping $15.4 billion more in out-of-pocket healthcare costs than men each year. And here's the twist—it's not just because women seek...

In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket Podcast, Saul Marquez engages with Mike Monovoukas, CEO of AcuityMD, to explore the challenges and innovations in MedTech commercialization. Learn how AcuityMD's specialized data and software tackle hurdles in MedTech commercialization, streamlining sales for reps by integrating CRM solutions and leveraging AI for enhanced productivity. Gain insights into the...

What if your smartphone could detect vital signs?  In this episode, Savan Devani, founder and CEO of BioTrillion, delves into the concept of non-invasive, non-contact healthcare. Savan explains how BioTrillion is leveraging smartphone technology to extract vital signs from a simple video selfie. Through their innovative software, they can measure five vital signs related to the brain, heart, and l...

It's never acceptable, especially in healthcare, to be bullied, intimidated, or harassed. In this podcast episode, Mary Beth Kingston interviews Dr. Lynn Van Male, President of Lyn Van Male LLC. Lynn highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to violence prevention, emphasizing that it involves everyone in the workplace, from employees to leadership. She highlights the need for training...

Envision a platform dedicated to filling the void in nutritional support for pediatric patients. In this episode, Tracy Warren, co-founder and CEO of Astarte Medical, shares updates and insights on the work they are doing specifically in the field of precision nutrition for infants. Tracy explains the importance of the first thousand days and how nutrition during this critical period can shape lon...

Here’s an interesting take on leveraging existing technology and care structures to address the mental health crisis. In this episode, Nishi Rawat talks about how she’s working with her OpenBeds initiative to improve access to mental health and substance disorder treatments. She explains how it seamlessly integrates with the 988 crisis helpline, offering efficient digital intake, assessment, and m...

In this episode, join us for a compelling interview with Dr. Fatima Paruk, Chief Health Officer at Salesforce and Senior Vice President of Industry Advisory for HLS. Dr. Paruk delves into the transformative role of technology in healthcare, emphasizing its power to enhance patient outcomes. She discusses the significance of leveraging technology to strengthen healthcare relationships and drive bet...

In this illuminating podcast episode, we delve into a dynamic conversation about a comprehensive exploration of the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness with Alexa Mikhail, Health and Wellness Reporter at Fortune Magazine.  Alexa underscores the significance of combating loneliness, increasing health span, and managing menopause within the workplace. Gain insights into the nuances of AI...

Elevate your wellness journey with a health coach and community support for optimal health outcomes. In this episode, Brittany Busse shares her compelling journey from urgent care to focusing on supporting happy physicians & healthy patients by integrating digital health tools to enhance patient-physician relationships. Britanny emphasizes the importance of healthcare coaches and their profound un...

Ensuring frontline workers are equipped with the essential tools to elevate and enrich the overall patient experience is paramount. In this episode, Ed Finn, Business Development Manager of Fiber at Crown Castle, dives into the vital role infrastructure plays in advancing healthcare technologies. Crown Castle, a health facilities-based carrier, offers services such as dark fiber, and Wi-Fi managed...

Empowering lives in crisis, Crisis Textline offers 24/7 text-based mental health support, turning alarming statistics into stories of hope and resilience. In this episode, Shairi Turner, Chief Health Officer at Crisis Text Line, delves into the importance of spreading awareness and normalizing conversations around mental health. Shairi highlights the alarming statistics that suicide is the second...

Strong community partnerships and shared responsibility are vital for effective threat assessment and management in healthcare. In this episode, Mary Beth Kingston, Chief Nursing Officer at Advocate Health, discusses workplace violence prevention with Randy Stephan, VP for Security, and Mark Concordia, Executive Director for Workforce Violence Prevention. They focus on threat and risk assessment i...

Time is critical in healthcare, but so is data analysis.  Lisa Collins, the CEO of Optum Advisory Services and responsible for the payer, provider, and strategy and growth teams, discusses how they are developing their algorithms to predict the healthcare needs in a community. Today’s healthcare system is based on adapting to the patient volume changes they might get at any given time, and there’s...

Having an AI-based solution is not enough, it needs to be able to be applied seamlessly and easy for patients to use. In this episode, Ernie Ianace, Founder and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at VitalTech, discusses how VitalTech's comprehensive virtual care platform aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the ease of healthcare delivery, offering remote monitoring of vitals, medication ma...

As organizations recognize the inevitability of breaches, resiliency becomes a paramount concern in their cybersecurity strategy. Leveraging a skilled, extended workforce can help. In this episode, Tiffany Kleemann, managing director in Deloitte & Touche LLPs Cyber practice, and Raj Mehta, partner in Deloitte & Touche LLPs Cyber practice, share their insights on the challenges and strategies in ma...

Integrated health practices are key to facilitating a more holistic approach to patient well-being. In this episode, Stephen Thorne talks about the critical integration of dental and medical care and how maintaining oral health contributes to overall systemic well-being. He discusses implementing the integrated model in dental practices, highlighting the significance of advanced technology, the ne...

To maintain quality patient care, staying up-to-date with changes in policy is crucial. In this episode, we have Hira Rashid Ph. D, Senior Program Manager of MedTrainer, as part of the entire series on Rethinking Compliance with MedTrainer, delves into the critical landscape of healthcare policy and compliance. Hira navigates this challenging terrain, staging federal compliance training, data coll...

Deep learning AI plays a crucial role in automating coding as guidelines become more complex. In this episode, David Blanchard, the Vice President of Sales at Fathom, shares insights into how Fathom utilizes deep learning AI to solve coding and automation issues within the healthcare ecosystem. David shares how Fathom utilizes deep learning AI to revolutionize coding automation, tackling staffing...

Nurses are on the frontlines of healthcare, yet their voices often go unheard.  In this raw and unfiltered episode, experienced nurse Keith Carlson exposes the broken system he has witnessed in over 27 years in the field. Keith provides an insider's critique of profit-driven corporatization, toxic hospital culture, unsafe staffing, and other dysfunction plaguing healthcare - factors contributing t...

How does telehealth improve healthcare resource utilization and patient convenience? In today's episode, Abby Losinski, Director of Telehealth at St. Luke's Health System, talks about how telehealth has revolutionized outpatient healthcare and the importance of adapting to meet consumer expectations. She highlights the implementation of on-demand virtual care and the challenges of selecting reliab...

Imagine a digital health solution accessible via smartphones that empowers individuals to self-manage their health conditions and make informed, positive choices. In this episode, Dr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson, the CEO of Sidekick Health, dives deep into their work, a digital health solution that aims to empower patients with chronic conditions to manage their health effectively. Tryggvi discusses the...

Focus on practical automation solutions with immediate ROI rather than solely futuristic concepts. In this podcast episode, Scott Overholt, Chief Business Officer at Vyne Medical, shares how he and his team offer communication management solutions to over 800 healthcare facilities. Scott discusses the significant volume of document transactions they handle, particularly focusing on the automation...

Workplace violence in healthcare goes beyond physical aggression. In this episode, Mary Beth Kingston, Chief Nursing Officer at Advocate Health, discusses with Karen Garvey, Vice President of Patient Safety and Clinical Risk Management at Parkland Health in Dallas, the critical issue of workplace violence in healthcare, exploring various forms of workplace violence. Karen highlights the psychologi...