Smarter Systems, Better Care Podcast

In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Breanna Champion-Ybarra, Registered Nurse, Functional Health Nurse, Licensed Esthetician, and Fora Travel Advisor, to explore her unique journey in whole-person healing, functional medicine, and trauma-informed care. Breanna shares how over 10+ years in clinical nursing, public health, and holistic coaching have shaped her vision for...

In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Austin Mudd, a proven leader with over 15 years of experience driving organizational transformation, operational excellence, and business growth. Austin shares powerful insights into:Building and leading high-performing teams through collaboration and inclusionAligning operations with corporate objectives to deliver sustainable growt...

In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Dr. Syed Rizvi, a board-certified anesthesiologist, healthcare innovator, and founder of PeriopAI - an AI-powered clinical decision support platform for perioperative care. Dr. Rizvi shares his unique journey from medical school to machine learning, and how he is using technology to solve some of the most complex challenges in health...

Discover how naturopathic medicine is transforming patient care in this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care. I sit down with Dr. Leah Hollon, CEO, Founder, and Chief Naturopathic Doctor at Richmond Natural Medicine LLC, to explore how holistic care, patient empowerment, and community support are reshaping the future of healthcare.👉 In this conversation, we cover:Leah’s journey to becoming a n...

Maternal health in the U.S. can and must be better. In this episode, Dr. Ken Levey, OB-GYN, CEO of Mother Goose Health, and long-time healthcare innovator, explains how tech-enabled care, care coordination, and dynamic risk prediction are reducing preterm birth, closing care gaps, and improving outcomes for moms and babies. We dig into what really drives adverse outcomes (most of it happens long b...

In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Dr. Steven Youngblood, Medical Director at AbsoluteCare, to explore how innovative care models are reshaping outcomes for vulnerable Medicaid populations and beyond. With 16+ years of experience as an internist, hospitalist, and medical director, Dr. Youngblood has become a thought leader in value-based care, utilization management,...

In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Dr. Jay Harness, world-renowned breast cancer surgeon, healthcare leader, and co-founder of Breast Cancer Answers. With decades of experience in oncology, healthcare management, and medical device innovation, Dr. Harness shares powerful insights on how exercise oncology, cancer fitness, and smarter systems of care can transform patie...

On this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Dr. William Stiles, an Osteopathic Physician, Urologic Surgeon, and health optimization expert redefining the future of healthcare. With over 20 years of medical experience, Dr. Stiles is pioneering a new approach to men’s health, women’s health, precision wellness, and longevity.➡️ We explore how his own health crisis sparked a jour...

In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, we welcome Somer Baburek, Co-Founder and CEO of Hera Biotech, to discuss how her company is transforming the way women’s health is diagnosed and treated. Hera Biotech is pioneering a minimally invasive diagnostic for endometriosis, a condition that affects millions of women worldwide yet remains underdiagnosed for years. Somer shares her entrepreneu...

In this powerhouse episode, host John Faulkner sits down with Dr. Sean Walsh, PT, DPT, CSCS—Founder of Walsh Performance & Training (Tampa) and Director of Physical Therapy at Anchor Spine & Joint. With roots in the UConn decathlon, experience at TB12 (including supporting the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl run), and a passion for pain science, Sean shares the art and evidence behind elite physica...

What does it take to build a healthcare company from the ground up, lead it to award-winning success, and still give back to your community in powerful ways? In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Catherine Grant, Board Director, business mentor, and former CEO of ExperCARE, a company she co-founded in 2009. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, Catherine shares...

On this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, host John Faulkner welcomes Dr. Sunbal (Somi) Javaid, a Board-Certified ObGyn with nearly two decades of experience and the visionary founder of HerMD, a women’s health company redefining access to care. Dr. Javaid has dedicated her career to closing the gender gap in healthcare and building smarter systems that empower women to take control of thei...

On this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, host John Faulkner sits down with Dr. David Tai, optometrist and founder of Vision Light Eye Care, to unpack the future of vision care. We explore myopia control, dry eye management, and the vision technologies reshaping clinical outcomes and practice efficiency, from orthokeratology and low-dose atropine to tackling meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD...

In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Kathryn McAdam, Nurse Practitioner, author, and founder of The Blessed Body™, to explore how faith and functional medicine can transform healthcare and personal well-being. With over 20 years of experience as a wellness leader, Kathryn shares her powerful story of overcoming burnout, trauma, and chronic illness and how it led to her...

How do precision medicine, advanced diagnostics, and empowering women in science come together to shape the future of healthcare? In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Janine McMurdie, a leader in life science innovation, diagnostics, and patient-centered technology. With a career dedicated to launching and advancing cutting-edge diagnostic tools into clinical practice,...

On this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Dr. Payal Bhandari, M.D., a nationally recognized integrative functional medicine physician, serial healthtech entrepreneur, and the visionary founder of Thymos Health. With over 24 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bhandari is pioneering AI-enabled healthcare solutions that are transforming the way we diagnose, treat, and manage chr...

🦷 Revolutionizing Dentistry with Virtual Assistants & Technology with Rebecca HerringIn this inspiring episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, Rebecca Herring shares how she’s transforming dental practices across the country using virtual assistants, workflow automation, and cutting-edge technology. With a deep personal connection to dentistry, her father was a dentist, Rebecca’s mission is...

🚀 Healthcare Innovation That’s Changing Lives with Dr. Michael LiebmanIn this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, we sit down with Dr. Michael Liebman, a world-renowned leader in healthcare transformation and medical technology innovation. Discover how he’s rethinking traditional healthcare systems to create data-driven, patient-focused solutions that improve outcomes and reduce costs.🔍 Wha...

On this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, host John Faulkner sits down with Dr. Kian Modanlou, MD, FACS—Co-Founder and Managing Principal of ProviderOne Solutions and a leading hepatobiliary and transplant surgeon—to unpack how a physician-led, systems approach can fix locum tenens and physician shortages at the source. We explore how hybrid practice models, smarter staffing, and digital tr...

Welcome back to Smarter Systems, Better Care! In this episode, host John Faulkner welcomes Dr. Hilary Gallin, MD, MBA, a board-certified anesthesiologist, biomedical engineer, and Harvard MBA, who’s pioneering solutions at the intersection of clinical innovation, patient safety, and inclusive product design. In This EpisodeFastLine: Discover how Dr. Gallin’s game-changing device is transforming ce...

Welcome back to Smarter Systems, Better Care! In this episode, host John Faulkner sits down with Ellen Matloff, MS, CGC—President and CEO of My Gene Counsel, former Director of Cancer Genetic Counseling at Yale, and a trailblazing patient advocate at the heart of the landmark 2013 BRCA gene patent case. Ellen brings together decades of clinical insight and digital innovation to make genetic testin...

In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Dr. Katherine Hurst, CEO, Inventor, and Founder of Light Awake, to explore how innovative health technology can transform the way we approach sleep, wellness, and healthcare delivery. With a background as a physician, entrepreneur, and visionary healthcare leader, Dr. Hurst shares her journey from practicing medicine to inventing Lig...

In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, we sit down with Dr. Cristin Dickerson, founder and CEO of Green Imaging, to explore how transparent healthcare and innovative imaging solutions are reshaping patient access and employer cost savings. Dr. Dickerson shares her journey from practicing radiologist at the Diagnostic Clinic of Houston to leading one of the most impactful imaging companie...

💡 Closing Care Gaps in Medicare & Medicaid with Adam Kustin of Cary HealthIn this eye-opening episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, host John Faulkner sits down with Adam Kustin from Cary Health to reveal how their cutting-edge healthcare technology is transforming care for Medicare and Medicaid patients. From automated outreach systems that keep patients engaged to data transparency tools...

💡 Closing Care Gaps & Transforming Healthcare with Keeper featuring Stone BodiniIn this high-impact episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, host John Faulkner sits down with Stone Bodini from Keeper to uncover how their cutting-edge healthcare technology is helping providers close care gaps, improve patient outcomes, and drive true data transparency. Stone shares how Keeper is tackling one o...