The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show

Join us for a profound discussion on the latest episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where we speak with Jonathan Kumar, the innovative CEO of Samaritan. Jonathan shares his inspiring journey, tracing back to his roots as a child of immigrants from South India in the late 80s. Discover how the support from a local church community in Buffalo, New York, laid the foundation for Samar...

Welcome to another groundbreaking episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where today's guest, Howard Fried, from Vantari VR, takes us on an enlightening journey through the evolution and revolution of medical training and simulation technologies. From the initial steps in 2010 exploring various types of training opportunities to the cutting-edge advancements in virtual reality, Howar...

In this captivating episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we're thrilled to feature Luis Montes, DPT, MBA, and the visionary CEO of Innova Health. A dedicated clinician-turned-entrepreneur, he holds the helm at Innova Health as its CEO. With a focus on rehab therapy, Luis is passionately working towards revolutionizing healthcare by addressing the critical needs of clinicians and pa...

In this episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we are joined by Royce Brunson, Chief Commercial Officer of GetWell, as he shares his insights on the importance of clear objectives and impactful pilots in the healthcare industry. Discover how GetWell has successfully expanded while staying true to its core mission. Brunson emphasizes the need for partners to orchestrate successful pil...

Join us on this insightful episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show as we dive into the mind of Maura Buxton, Head of B2B Strategy & Growth at CVS Health. With a career originating in nimble startups and now shaped by the structure of a Fortune Five company, Maura brings a unique blend of tenacity and an entrepreneurial mindset to the healthcare industry. Maura's journey spans from...

Welcome to the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show where today we're diving deep with Mark Bontrager, MSW, JD, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services at Partnership Health. They cater to approximately 930,000 members, a third of whom are young people. Mark's focus is to ensure behavioral health services are accessible to all members who need it, including efforts like funding substance use...

In this episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we had the privilege of having Amy Prestifilippo, VP of Population Health at Advocare. Starting as an elementary school teacher, Amy gradually transitioned to the healthcare domain, integrating her unique approach to simplifying complex scenarios. Her extensive experience ranges from on-site patient care to working in the Patient-Centere...

In this special episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we dive deep into the transformative world of primary care with Dr. Ali Khan, MD, MPP, the Chief Medical Officer of Value-Based Care Strategy at Oak Street Health. Amidst a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, we explore the multifaceted challenges and innovative strategies reshaping the future of primary care. Dr. Khan shares...

In this episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show with Dr. Douglas Slakey, MD, MPH, President of Process Health Consulting and former Chief of Surgical Services at Advocate Health we delve into fresh paradigms for improving the healthcare experience for patients and medical professionals alike. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore why continuous improvement is an indispensable e...

In this powerful episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we're joined by Catrina Rodriguez, MSW, Director of Behavioral Health and Social Services at Health Plan of San Joaquin. Catrina shares her deeply personal journey from a childhood recognizing the need for mental health access to advocating for behavioral health services at a macro level. Dive into a discussion on the impact of...

Dive into the heart of healthcare innovation with Sana Y. Rockwell, MPH, MS on the latest episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show. Sana shares her revolutionary insights into turning everyday actions into impactful changes for patient outcomes. As a beacon of change in the healthcare industry, she joins us to discuss the essence of innovation and its profound effect on healthcare acces...

Join us on this episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show as we sit down with the inspirational Dr. Rodney Woods, Vice President of Clinical Engineering at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Dive into the journey of a man whose career took an unexpected turn from engineering batteries to shaping the future of healthcare innovation. Starting his career as a frontline engineer immediately...

Welcome to a Riveting Session of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where we unveil the pioneering ideas transforming patient care. This episode stars Dr. Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, CACP, Vice President, Professional Services (Cardiovascular, Pharmacy, Surgery) at Baptist Health System. Dive into his compelling narrative, where unexpected lessons from everyday experience...

Welcome to a riveting episode of The AHI Show, where we welcome the distinguished Dr. Lyle Berkowitz, MD, the trailblazing force behind KeyCare. Not just a clinician, Dr. Berkowitz's narrative is one of dedication and revolutionary thought that has shaped the landscape of healthcare tech over the past two decades. This episode is a rare snapshot of a health-tech visionary who has worn multiple hat...

In today's groundbreaking episode, Timi Leslie, President of BluePath Health, discusses the journey of fostering healthcare innovation through policy change and data sharing in California. Three years ago, a collective effort known as "Connecting for Better Health" began advocating for critical legislation to enhance data exchange among diverse organizations. Their teamwork and dedication led to a...

In this enlightening episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we welcome the esteemed thought leader and innovator in healthcare and technology, Ray Guzman, CEO of SwitchPoint Ventures. He reveals invaluable strategies for driving innovation within rigid corporate structures. In this must-watch episode, Guzman addresses the real-world complexities of challenging the status quo in organ...

Welcome to another episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show. Our guest today is Robert Aprill, a leading figure in healthcare innovation as the Managing Director at Physician Growth Partners. Whether you’re an independent physician grappling with the challenges of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, or a young doctor seeking new insights on how real physician growth occurs, this in...

In this episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we sit down with Casey Fisher, the Chief Operating Officer of Intuitive Health. Intuitive Health is revolutionizing the healthcare landscape by combining Urgent Care and Emergency Room services all under one roof, bringing affordable and quality care closer to communities. In our conversation, Casey shares his journey of joining the thre...

This riveting episode of Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show welcomes Dr. Larissa May, MD, MSPH, MBA, Assistant Clinical Ventures Officer at UC Davis Health Ventures Office, a seasoned pioneer in healthcare innovation, who took an unconventional sabbatical to drive change within the healthcare system. Dr. May, shares her transformative journey from the emergency room to the forefront of healthcar...

In this latest episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we have a stimulating conversation with Emeka Oguh, the trailblazing CEO of PeopleJoy. PeopleJoy is dedicated to “helping the helpers,” by offering valuable solutions to navigate financial stress, particularly around student debt. With a candid outlook on the state of student debt across healthcare organizations, ranging from $40,...

In this AHI Show episode, Vanessa Johnson opens up about her journey as a cancer caregiver advocate for her mother, sharing deep insights about navigating the healthcare system that led to the inception of Navvisa, a scalable and tech-driven healthcare service. As an insider, Vanessa found navigating a cancer diagnosis daunting, and it stirred her to think about how challenging it might be for ind...

In this riveting AHI Show episode, renowned healthcare innovator Nio Queiro illuminates our path with her wealth of knowledge, drawn from her stellar service at Tufts Medicine and her incessant quest for pioneering healthcare solutions. Nio highlights the invaluable essence of awareness in the innovative process. She underscores the need to create a distinct understanding of the problem at hand am...

In this engaging and enlightening AHI episode, we dive into the world of psychological safety in healthcare with none other than Dr. Nelly Burdette, Psy. D., and Director of Population Behavioral Health at Boston Medical Center. During our conversation, Dr. Burdette shares her journey as a healthcare leader and dives deep into the essence of psychological safety within healthcare organizations. Dr...

In this eye-opening episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we sit down with Ethan Davidoff, CEO of Atlas Health, and delve into the world of medical financial aid. Atlas Health's unique approach is focused on transforming the way people navigate and access thousands of aid programs amidst the complexities of healthcare costs. Ethan shares his personal journey, inspired by his wife's...

Welcome to yet another insightful episode of The AHI Show. In this episode, we dive into an enlightening conversation with Leonard Achan, RN, MA, ANP, an operator, a nurse, and a forward-thinking healthcare leader, who dared to challenge the conventional norms of the organ donation and transplant industry. Through this discussion, Lenny sheds light on his undertaking as CEO of LiveOnNY, where he e...