Taking the Pulse: a Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast

Joining Matthew and Heather is Jordon Ritchie, the CEO of Aimedica, a healthcare tool automating risk calculation using Electronic Health Records (EHR) data to improve patient care. We go in-depth into how their technology simplifies healthcare for physicians and providers as well as their use of automated dynamic risk scores and data mapping. Tune in now!

Have you heard the exciting news?! Nexsen Pruet has agreed to merge with Maynard Cooper & Gale, effective April 1. Joining Heather and Matthew to discuss the merger is Lauren DeMoss, an award winning health care attorney based out of Maynard’s Birmingham office and future Taking the Pulse co-host! We discuss the many benefits of the merger such as the broadening of the firm’s teams, including...

Dr. Majorie Jenkins, Dean of the UofSC School of Medicine Greenville and Chief Academic Officer for Prisma Health-Upstate, joins hosts Matthew and Heather for an exciting conversation on health care in the Upstate of South Carolina. They cover issues like physician shortages as well as UofSC School of Medicine Greenville and Prisma Health-Upstate’s programs that train the health care leaders of th...

This week Matthew and Heather welcome Dr. Patrick Cawley, the CEO of MUSC Health, which has become an award winning provider of outstanding care to South Carolina residents under his leadership. Hear about how MUSC Health has fostered excellence across many practice areas, the provider’s rapid growth and expanded reach in rural communities, and its notable programs such as organ transplants and op...

Matthew and Heather welcome Kelli Ferry and Angela Yochem, leaders from Novant Health, a three-state integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers, and hospitals. Angela and Kelli share the unique efforts of Novant to revitalize and transform health care, including the creation of Novant’s Innovation Lab and Novant Health Enterprises as well as collaborations with cutting-edge tech a...

Joining hosts Matthew and Heather again is MAKO Medical’s COO and co-founder, Josh Arant. After the medical diagnostic lab served in a major role during the height of the pandemic, MAKO is currently addressing the surges in flu, RSV, and COVID variants. Josh also discusses workforce challenges and strategies including their phlebotomy program, new patient delivery models, and much more - listen to...

Matthew and Heather welcome Kevin Hoak of Roper St. Francis to discuss how the healthcare system is working to double their size to continue to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Lowcountry. Kevin shares how Roper St. Francis Healthcare system’s strategic plan will improve the care of patients by optimizing their footprint, addressing the clinical needs of the future, and more. Tune in now!

For episode 124, Heather and Matthew welcome Juana Slade of the South Carolina based hospital AnMed for an insightful discussion on diversity, inclusion, and equity in health care. As the Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Language Services, Juana shares how diversity and language issues impact the health care outcomes of patients, how AnMed is working to address diversity challenges, and muc...

North Carolina’s epidemiologist Dr. Zack Moore joins Heather and Matthew for a timely discussion on public health matters impacting North Carolina residents. Dr. Moore provides an update on COVID-19, RSV, the flu, and other important issues influencing the wellbeing of North Carolina as well as changes in the public health profession. Tune in to episode 123 now!

On episode 122 we welcome back Sam Konduros, an experienced life sciences and health care consultant and executive. Sam is the founder of SK Strategies, LLC and also serves as a Senior Advisor to United States Performance Center. Tune in to hear Sam discuss how U.S. Performance Center is working to create the most advanced sports and human performance training complex in America with their innovat...

Heather and Matthew welcome Kevin Sills of Asterra Labs, which develops and manufactures pharmaceutical grade, quality cannabinoid products. As a leader in the industry, Kevin offers his insights on products, dosing, regulation, research, and much more as CBD and hemp continue to explode on the market. Tune in to hear more about this developing sector now!

SCBIO leader Erin Ford joins Heather and Darra to discuss life sciences in South Carolina as well as SCBIO’s recent programs and successes as an economic development association. Tune in to hear Erin discuss the impressive expansion of the life sciences industry in the state and its growing transformation on education, jobs, and economic growth!

Joining Matthew and Tina this week is Emily Suski of USC School of Law’s CHAMPS, as well as Kirby Mitchell of Greenville’s Medical Legal Partnership, both organizations that directly assist people with legal health issues. Tune in to hear them describe the great needs of their clients and the collaboration between providers, non-profits, and social workers to help those in tough legal medical situ...

Hosts Matthew Roberts, Darra Coleman, and Tina Emerson sit down together for a compelling conversation about health care hot topics currently impacting the industry. They discuss everything from behavioral health issues and pharmaceutical costs to access to care. Tune in now for their insights on the state of health care and life sciences in the Carolinas and beyond!

This week, Chris Severn of Turquoise Health joins Matthew and Tina for the 2nd time on Taking the Pulse to give us an update on all things price transparency. Chris provides insight on the market’s reaction to the price transparency requirement of hospitals, how his software company helps clients navigate pricing, and much more! Tune in to episode 117 now!

On episode 116, Matthew and Amanda chat with Michael Carlin of TrialCard, a life sciences company that provides digital solutions to pharmaceutical companies, connecting them to health care providers and patients while also simplifying access to prescription medications. Tune in to hear Michael share how TrialCard uniquely solves challenges and serves as a resource to clients as well as his work i...

Matthew and Amanda welcome Dr. Michael Havig, HealthMe founder and CEO, to episode 115. Michael is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who created HealthMe to help patients find the best health care and save money while also helping providers grow revenues and simplify pricing. Tune in to hear Dr. Havig discuss how his engagement platform is a leader in the price transparency tren...

Hosts Matthew Roberts and Amanda Loveday welcome their colleague Joe Dickinson, a Nexsen Pruet cybersecurity attorney, for episode 114. Joe discusses how matters of data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity are increasing concerns in the health care and life sciences sectors. They dive into what health care leaders should do to protect their business, meet regulations, and more. Tune in now!

On episode 113, Amanda and Darra sit down with the Managing Director of AMB Wealth, Ryan Loehr. They discuss his experience advising private equity firms and public companies across the health care and life sciences industries, the investment banking opportunities for health care and life sciences businesses, and much more. Tune in now!

StartUp Health is uniting entrepreneurs and investing in transformative innovation in the health care sector. On this episode, we're joined by their Chief Content Officer, Logan Plaster, who tells us about his work, StartUp Health's unique practices, and how the health care industry is evolving.  Tune in!

On this episode we're joined by Will Britt, Chief Counsel for Public Health for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. He offers up his perspective on how people's perception of public health has changed in the wake of a pandemic, what exactly his role is at the agency, and more.  Tune in for this informative conversation! https://www.thepulsehealthcast.com/ 

On this episode we're joined by Meg Kinnard, a journalist with the Associated Press, and Vickie Eslinger, Nexsen Pruet attorney, to discuss their health care experiences.  After they were both diagnosed with breast cancer, they began their journeys of self-advocacy and story telling to find the best possible care and educate other women on how to navigate the complex health care system. ...

On this episode we're joined by Kelly Calabria, President and CEO of Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation based in Cary, NC. Kelly dives into her work at FHLI and how the organization's innovative, community-driven partnerships aim to build a healthier North Carolina. Tune in!

Cosmetic procedures are on the rise across the nation, and there are a number of factors that could be contributing to that. We're joined by Dr. Donen Davis, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon based in Columbia, SC, to break down some of the latest trends in the field and talk about some of the approaches he takes in his practice. Tune in to this interesting episode of Taking the Pulse!

On this episode we're joined by Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Murrell Smith. Speaker Smith breaks down some of the latest legislative hot topics in health care and beyond, and talks to us a bit about his new leadership role. Tune in!