The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show

Imagine having a career that allows you to serve patients, do good in the world, and connect with the people that matter most to you. Michael Hasselberg, Ph. D., Chief Digital Officer of the University of Rochester Medical Center sat down with me to share his incredible story, the potential he sees within rural communities, and what it means to care for his community. One of the things that make t...

It's an interesting dynamic to think and operate like a payor, yet be compensated like a provider. That's exactly the situation that Dr. Aashish Shah, MD, Corporate Vice President, Strategy, Product Innovation, and Payer Contracting at HCA Healthcare finds himself in. And based on his pragmatic view of how change can happen in healthcare, we could just see the innovation potential and synergy betw...

Venture for America is an organization that's creating economic opportunities in cities that often get left behind. In this episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation show, we talk to Megan Butler, Director of Pittsburgh at Venture for America, as she shares how they are opening doors of opportunity to veterans and young people, who are often overlooked when it comes to entrepreneurship. In th...

Innovation has become a buzzword. Unfortunately, while almost everyone is claiming to be innovative, few are actually able to achieve it. A winning culture comes from a group of like-minded people that share a set of beliefs. In this captivating interview, we sit down with Dominick Bizzarro, Chief Growth Officer at MVP Healthcare. Dominick's approach to innovation is quite simple. Innovation doesn...

For some, relocation might be a scary prospect. For others, the idea of relocating may seem like an opportunity to start over in a new city and try something new. Michael Krasman and Jeff Ellman, Co-Founders of UrbanBound are leading the charge when it comes to healthcare innovation, specifically in regard to relocation. Take a look at what they have to say about this innovative movement to help e...

What if you were able to create a culture of innovation where everyone who works at the organization- not just the executives, but junior staffers and assistants- feels like their contributions matter? That's exactly what they're doing at UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids. In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we interview Rose Hedges, RN, DNP, Nursing Research & Innovation...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we interview Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett, MD, Vice Chair of Primary Care Innovation and Transformation, at one of the busiest safety net hospitals in the country, Boston Medical Center. Dr. Barnett is a strong advocate and fighter for advancing health equity and improving healthcare and her passion for the work she does is apparent from...

In this compelling episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, host Michael Stamatinos sits down with Jennifer Brooks Kaluza, founder and executive director of CAYA—short for "Come As You Are." Jennifer shares her deeply personal journey from being a senior executive at Elevance Health to launching CAYA, a mission-driven initiative supporting neurodivergent young adults—especially those w...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we interview Susannah Bailin, CEO of AC-Health. Susannah pulls back the curtains and talks about her experience as a patient. A lifelong runner who has dealt with injuries and ailments, she goes into the story of how she launched her company and why she's focused on the post-acute rehab niche. This interactive discussion contains stories...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we interview Victor Chapela, CEO of Suggestic. Victor, a three-time entrepreneur, unpacks his journey from the highs of shopping for helicopters to the lows of not having enough money to pay for a cab ride to get to the hospital to see the birth of his baby daughter. Victor's thoughtful approach to building health solutions revolves arou...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we interview Anthony Cocco, CEO of Head Health. Anthony talks about how this problem literally landed on him, changing his life forever, and how his personal journey evolved into his life's mission of helping migraine sufferers across the globe. This interactive discussion filled with countless stories will be helpful. If you know of any...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we interview Randy Forman, Chief Commercial Officer of Path. Path’s mission is to treat behavioral health with the same respect, rigor, and focus as other chronic diseases. Randy share's his story about how Path is working relentlessly to empower patients who need care to find it quickly, easily, affordably, and from someone they trust....

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we interview Randy Forman, Chief Commercial Officer of Path. Path’s mission is to treat behavioral health with the same respect, rigor, and focus as other chronic diseases. Randy share's his story about how Path is working relentlessly to empower patients who need care to find it quickly, easily, affordably, and from someone they trust....

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we interview Mark Weisman, MD, MBA, CIO of TidalHealth. TidalHealth encompasses the former Peninsula Regional Health System - Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, McCready Memorial, the Peninsula Regional Medical Group, Nanticoke Physician Network, Delmarva Heart, and Peninsula Cardiology. These entities and mo...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we interview Viveka Rydell-Anderson, CEO of Pacific Vision Foundation. Viveka dives into a bit of her story and her passion for serving populations that are often underserved and overlooked. As an attorney by way of background, she unpacks little wins throughout her journey and how she used curiosity and storytelling to get alignment and...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "In Search of Joy: From Private Equity to Serving a More Vulnerable Population" we interview Anirudh Satya, Co-Founder, and CEO of Teamwork Healthcare, and get a front-row seat in his pursuit of joy. From volunteering at soup kitchens to Brooklyn Autism Center and Autism Speaks to cold calling his eventual co-founder. This eye-opening co...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "The Non-Traditional Healthcare Investor" we interview Amit Aysola, Managing Director of Wanxiang Healthcare Investments, and get an in-depth lesson about being a balance sheet investor, where they have the ability to be really flexible in terms of the types of companies WHI invest in, as well as the stage. Some incredible insights were...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "A Consumer-Driven Revolution" we interview James Dias, CEO of Wellbe to get a glimpse of what healthcare would look like if consumers got to invent it? You'll Discover: *What fundamental capabilities are required to do Patient-Centered care navigation *How this unique exercise embraces the health care, clinical team, as a partner in you...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "Access to the Least and the Last" we interview Paul Hawkinson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Transform Capital. You'll Discover: *The New Currency TC Pays Back Their Investors *How this model of access is scalable and replicable to other communities *Why moving from more of a transient model of bringing access to care infrastruct...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "The Four Behaviors Providers Need to do in Order to Ensure Successful Outcomes", we interview Chip Grant, MD, CEO of Watershed Health. You'll Discover: * How an Interventional Cardiologist transitioned into being a full-time Digital Health Entrepreneur * The Biggest Barriers and Root Causes of Unsuccessful Patient Outcomes * The Other I...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "The Mechanics and The Process Behind Ideas for Innovation: One Big Feedback Mechanism" we interview Coby Skonord, CEO & Founder at Ideawake. You'll Discover: *The Black Hole of Ideas and the Tone at the top *Measurable Innovation Terms & Alignment *Tapping Into Bottom-Up Innovation About: Over the last 8 years, Coby has led the...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "Navigating the Healthcare Ecosystem: A Consumer-Centric Approach to Meet Members Where They Want Us" we interview Nirny Patel, Head of Digital Transformation, Digital Platform, and Products at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. You'll Discover: *Bottleneck Non-Negotiables: Experience, Design, Scale *The Difference Between Technolog...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "Patients First: Removing Barriers & Bringing Support To Patients With Cutting Edge Solutions", we interview Christina Bell, Senior Director System Access and Innovation at Seattle Children's. You'll Discover: *Equity Lens & Asking the Five Whys: A holistic perspective to understand what the true need is *The aspect of alignment...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "Healthcare Innovation Implementation: The Mission Must Be Ahead of the Mighty Dollar" we interview Seanna Thompson, MD, Senior Medical Director, and Clinical Network Development Mount Sinai. You'll Discover: *Reimbursement: Innovation Implementation barrier *It's about impact: Finding willing partners to incorporate new programs *Innova...

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "Democratizing the Scaling Access to Effective Obesity Care: Understand How Obesity Functions", we interview Sloan Saunders - CEO & Co-Founder of Intellihealth Inc. You'll Discover: *The disconnect of recognizing the broader implications of obesity and other chronic conditions *Foundational underpinning to a more clinically significa...