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Episode Overview:
Healthcare's workforce challenges demand innovative solutions that put nurses at the center of care delivery.
Our next guest, Larry Adams, brings nearly 30 years of experience from bedside nurse to healthcare executive as he leads workforce innovation at CareRev.
With a deep understanding of the clinical frontlines, Larry is revolutionizing healthcare staffing through a tech-driven platform that connects facilities with vetted local healthcare professionals.
As Chief Nurse Executive and SVP of Strategy, he champions flexible workforce models that address critical staffing shortages while reducing labor costs. Larry's nurse-first approach is transforming how healthcare organizations adapt to the needs of five generations of nursing professionals.
Join us to discover how CareRev's nurse-founded, nurse-led solutions are creating resilient workforces built for the future of healthcare. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Nurses must be central to healthcare decision-making, with nursing leadership represented in the C-suite.CareRev addresses five generations of nurses' needs through flexible scheduling technology.Traditional staffing models are outdated, requiring a shift to dynamic local workforce solutions.Bergen New Bridge Medical Center successfully implemented CareRev's self-scheduling platform, reducing administrative burden.The future healthcare workforce must be "smarter, not harder" – adaptable, tech-enabled, and built around clinician preferences.About our Guest:
Larry Adams is a seasoned healthcare leader with nearly 30 years of experience spanning both clinical and administrative roles. Starting his career as a bedside nurse, Larry gained firsthand insight into the challenges faced by frontline healthcare professionals, shaping his dedication to improving workforce solutions and healthcare delivery. His career has since evolved to include leadership roles focused on strategic growth, workforce innovation, and healthcare operations.
He previously served as EVP Growth and Chief Nurse Executive at ShiftMed and Division Vice President of Crisis Staffing and Labor Disruption at AMN Healthcare, where he developed innovative strategies to address staffing shortages and critical workforce needs nationwide.
In his current role as Chief Nurse Executive and SVP Strategy at CareRev, Larry continues to drive growth and innovation, ensuring healthcare organizations are equipped to meet evolving challenges.
Beyond his professional roles, Larry has volunteered with the South Carolina Hospital Association, contributing to the development of healthcare policies and initiatives. Known for his strategic vision and commitment to advancing the industry, Larry is a respected leader shaping the future of healthcare.
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Episode Overview:
The traditional infusion care experience is overdue for a consumer-centered transformation.
Our next guest, Torben Nielsen, is leading this revolution as CEO and Co-Founder of Uptiv Health.
With 15+ years building innovative healthcare solutions and executive experience at retail giants like LEGO, Torben brings a unique consumer-first perspective to healthcare delivery.
After successful leadership roles at ZoomCare and HealthSparq, he's now reimagining infusion care for patients with chronic conditions through Uptiv Health's retail-based centers.
The platform combines comfortable, private treatment suites with a comprehensive digital experience that extends care beyond the infusion chair.
Join us to discover how Uptiv Health is delivering spa-like experiences at half the cost of hospital settings while setting a new standard for whole-person care in the $150 billion infusion market. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Uptiv moves infusion care from hospitals to retail locations, offering a "spa-like" experience at 40-70% lower cost.Private suites and a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio help achieve a remarkable 99 NPS score.90% of patients use Uptiv's app for appointment management, messaging, and health data access.Beyond infusion, Uptiv provides whole-person care including behavioral health screening and therapy services.Raising Series A funding to expand, while seeking partnerships with health systems to shift biologics to retail settings.About our Guest:
Torben is the CEO and Co-Founder of Uptiv Health, a fast-growing tech-enabled infusion care platform providing in-person and virtual infusion and chronic condition management services. Prior to Uptiv, Torben was CEO of ZoomCare, an on-demand retail & virtual healthcare platform, scaling it to the largest primary and urgent care provider in the Pacific Northwest serving 350,000+ patients annually.
Prior to ZoomCare, Torben co-founded a software-as-a-service company, HealthSparq, in 2012 and grew it to the second-fastest-growing digital health company in the US in 2016. Before entering healthcare, Torben held executive roles in technology and consumer companies like XEROX and LEGO. His leadership was recognized by the Portland Business Journal as "Executive of the Year" in Oregon in 2021.
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Male fertility represents an often overlooked yet critical component of the reproductive health journey.
Our next guest, Matt Alley, is transforming this space as COO of Posterity Health, a pioneering virtual-first center of excellence dedicated to male fertility.
With extensive operational leadership experience at Amazon, Alto Pharmacy, and HelloFresh, Matt brings a patient-centered approach to this underserved healthcare sector.
Drawing from his own fertility journey, Matt is passionate about improving outcomes for couples through early male intervention, which can increase IVF success rates by over 2x.
Join us as Matt shares how Posterity Health's innovative model combines reproductive urologists and advanced practice providers to deliver specialized care nationwide, challenging traditional fertility paradigms and pioneering the next wave of reproductive healthcare. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Matt's personal fertility journey discovering he was azoospermic in 2020 influenced his passion for male reproductive health.Posterity Health uses 80% telehealth services to extend the reach of reproductive urologists—a scarce resource with only 200-250 specialists nationwide.Treating male fertility factors can improve IVF outcomes by 2.3x, making fertility treatment dollars more effective.30-40% of their male patients haven't seen a doctor since age 18, highlighting a significant gap in men's healthcare engagement.Posterity Health maintains an 82 NPS score by using text-based communication and consistent provider relationships to build patient trust.About our Guest:
Matt Alley is a seasoned Chief Operating Officer with extensive experience driving operational excellence within high-growth companies, including industry leaders like HelloFresh, Truepill, and Amazon. Matt’s strategic vision has successfully transformed business systems and processes, delivering efficiency, scalability, and growth across fulfillment and healthcare operations. Currently, as COO of Posterity Health, Matt leads initiatives in male reproductive healthcare, including developing a unique Advanced Practice Provider program that maximizes patient care efficiency. Known for his ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, Matt has managed large teams and significant budgets and has played a pivotal role in securing funding to support corporate growth and innovation. His background includes dual master’s degrees and leadership in automation design, strategic partnerships, and supply chain management.
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Episode Overview:
In healthcare's technological revolution, the balance between innovation and patient-centered care has never been more critical.
Our next guest, Dr. Craig Norquist, brings an extraordinary perspective as CMIO of HonorHealth, drawing from his unique journey from Navy nuclear operator to emergency physician.
While together, Craig shares his vision for technology that enhances rather than compromises the sacred provider-patient relationship and how this approach is transforming care delivery.
With dual board certifications in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics, Craig champions high reliability principles learned in both nuclear power plants and hospital settings.
As a 19-time Ironman triathlete and cancer survivor, his patient experience profoundly shapes his approach to healthcare technology.
Join us to explore how Dr. Norquist is leveraging informatics to reduce provider burden, improve safety, and create a learning health system that truly puts patients first. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Navy Nuclear Experience: Craig brought high reliability principles from his Navy career to healthcare safety.Personal Cancer Journey: His lymphoma battle transformed his view on patient access and care delivery.Protecting Provider Focus: Craig shields clinicians from technology overload to preserve patient interactions.AI Enhanced Documentation: Language models can reduce chart review time and boost patient engagement.Health System Collaboration: Phoenix hospitals worked together during the pandemic to manage patient loads.About our Guest:
Dr. Craig Norquist currently serves as the CMIO of HonorHealth after practicing as an Emergency Physician for almost 20 years. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics. He serves as the Program Director for the Clinical Informatics Fellowship at HonorHealth and as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Informatics Fellowship at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Fellowship in Informatics.
Prior to becoming the CMIO, he was the Network Patient Safety Officer for HonorHealth, and has previously served as Department Chair of Emergency Medicine as well as Chief of Staff for the Thompson Peak Hospital. In 2017-2019, he completed professional development programs through academic and professional organizations that prepared him for his leadership roles, including Intermountain Health's Advanced Training Program and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Patient Safety Executive training. His additional credentials include EPIC physician builder certification, executive training at Harvard Business School in healthcare delivery, and training in artificial intelligence from MIT.
His areas of interest are process, quality, and outcome improvement as well as improving the patient and provider experience with information technology in healthcare. His expertise has resulted in invited membership on panels and reports with the ECRI Institute and the National Quality Forum. He continues to work on the state level on opioid prescribing, use disorder recognition and treatment, as well as risk reduction methodologies including naloxone distribution from the Emergency Department. He has organized and chaired the Arizona College of Emergency Physicians opioid prescribing summit for the past 9 years.
Dr. Craig is passionate about the use of technology to facilitate the improvement of care and development of a learning health
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Episode Overview:
The degradation of community ties across America has created an unprecedented health crisis, impacting millions of lives.
Our next guest, Darin Buxbaum, is addressing this epidemic as co-founder and CEO of Wider Circle.
Drawing from personal experience and deep healthcare expertise, Darin is pioneering an innovative approach that connects health plan members with trusted neighbors to create lasting, supportive communities.
Previously founding successful healthcare ventures and recognized among the top 40 Innovators Under 40, Darin brings unique insights to community-driven health improvement.
Join us to discover how Wider Circle's peer support model is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, reducing costs, improving outcomes, and most importantly, giving people a renewed sense of purpose and belonging. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Inspired by his grandmother's isolation after losing her spouse, Darin founded Wider Circle to combat loneliness through community connectionThe company matches engaged and less engaged health plan members in peer groups to build trust and encourage preventive careResults show $115 monthly cost savings per member, fewer hospitalizations, and 50% lower member attrition ratesProgram serves both Medicare and Medicaid members across generations, from maternity groups to senior support servicesCommunity "ambassadors" drive engagement by supporting peers and checking on absent members, especially in rural areasAbout our Guest:
Darin Buxbaum is the co-founder and CEO of Wider Circle, a company focused on building communities to improve health and quality of life through trusted connections. Previously, he was co-founder and VP of Product at Oration, an insurance tech company, enabling self-insured employers’ major reductions in prescription drug spending. He also founded HourGlass Technologies where he served as president and CEO for over five years, and also drove the development of a new medical-device technology. Darin was recognized as one of the top 40 Innovators Under 40 in the Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry, and currently sits on the Forbes Business Council. Wider Circle was also named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for 2024.
Darin graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duke University and earned an MBA from Stanford University. Darin remains active with Stanford as a contributor and mentor to the BioDesign course and textbook.
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Episode Overview:
Healthcare organizations face mounting cybersecurity threats that can disrupt patient care, compromise sensitive data, and cripple operations.
Our next guest, George Pappas, is tackling these challenges head-on as CEO of Intraprise Health, a Health Catalyst Company.
With over 35 years of executive technology experience, George brings unique insights from leading DrFirst's growth to serving 1,400+ hospitals and 100,000 prescribers.
After witnessing multiple healthcare organizations fall victim to cyberattacks, he now leads Intraprise Health's mission to create a more cyber-resilient healthcare ecosystem.
Join us to discover how George and the Intraprise Health team are safeguarding healthcare’s digital frontier by helping organizations visualize their risk landscape, protect patient data, and stay ahead of evolving threats. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Cybersecurity is a team sport- while CISOs lead, every employee plays a crucial role in protectionHealthcare faces a perfect storm: aging infrastructure, limited budgets, and sophisticated cyber threatsChange Healthcare attack disrupted 30% of US healthcare payments, revealing cybersecurity's impact on patient carePrevention costs are 15-20 times less than recovery costs from cyberattacksNew York's stricter cybersecurity rules signal rising standards nationwideAbout our Guest:
George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise Health, a Health Catalyst Company, is a high-tech executive with more than 35 years of deep cross-functional experience in Sales & Marketing, Professional Services, Operations, Product Management, and R&D. Most recently Chief Customer Officer and Chief Operating Officer at DrFirst, a medication management company, George was responsible for growing the customer base to over 1,400 hospitals and 100,000 prescribers in the US and Canada.
George has a long history of working with software and services companies, bringing them from inception to high-growth stage, with sizes from $5M to over $100M in revenue, including Initial Public Offerings. Prior to DrFirst, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Motionsoft, an Edison Partners portfolio company, after serving on their Board of Directors. Earlier, he was Executive Vice President at Presidium, as well as member of their Board of Directors.
George has experience in a range of industries including Healthcare, Financial Services, Telecommunications, US National Security Community, and Higher Education. A seasoned executive with strong regional, national, and international experience, he has led R&D teams in the US, India, Russia, Poland, and China. He is active in CHIME and a member of their CFCHE program.
George holds a patent in sales risk management and is a graduate of Boston University.
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Episode Overview:
Healthcare systems are rapidly evolving to meet patients where they are - online and on-demand.
Our next guest, Emily Will, is leading this digital transformation as Clinical Strategy Director at DexCare.
Drawing from her 15+ years as a Certified Orthopedic Nurse and firsthand experience implementing DexCare's platform, Emily brings unique insights into modernizing care access and delivery. Additionally, as Co-Chair of the American Nurses Association's Innovation Advisory Committee, Emily champions new care models that optimize both patient and provider experiences.
Join us to discover how DexCare's intelligent orchestration platform is revolutionizing how health systems get discovered at the point of search, match patients to best-fit care options, and maximize provider capacity - all while delivering the seamless digital experience today's healthcare consumers expect. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
DexCare's platform increased clinic utilization by 75%, inspiring Emily to transition from customer to leader.Patient care discovery matches Starbucks-level convenience at the point of search.Smart routing led to 4x more virtual visits and 5-day shorter wait times.Health systems can now compete with digital disruptors while maintaining care continuity.Team-based care models optimize workforce efficiency and flexibility.About our Guest:
Emily is a Clinical Strategy Director at DexCare, a platform that enables health systems to deliver convenient, accessible, and integrated care. She is a Certified Orthopaedic Nurse with over 15 years of experience in nursing management, care coordination, and patient education.
She is passionate about innovation and improving patient care access in ambulatory care. She excels at process improvement and project management, and has led several successful initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of orthopaedic services. She is also an advocate for the recognition of the unique and changing role of the nurse in ambulatory care, and strives to create a team-based care environment where each member has a unique role to play. Emily's athletic experience as a former track and field captain and record holder at Marquette University has shaped her leadership style and drive for success.
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Episode Overview:
Life-altering trauma creates ripple effects far beyond the initial injury, impacting survivors, families, and entire communities.
Our next guest, Matt Kalina, is transforming trauma recovery through the power of shared experiences.
As founder and CEO of TandemStride, Matt is building a virtual peer support platform that connects trauma survivors with mentors who have journeyed similar paths.
Inspired by his brother's journey as a bilateral amputee after surviving a train accident, Matt combines his extensive healthcare AI technology background with deeply personal insights into trauma recovery.
Join us to discover how TandemStride is revolutionizing post-trauma care by creating meaningful connections, reducing readmissions, improving mental health outcomes, and helping survivors rebuild their lives through the profound impact of lived experience. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Learn how a personal tragedy- his brother's train accident and bilateral amputation- inspired Matt to build a technology platform transforming trauma recoveryDiscover how TandemStride connects survivors with peer mentors virtually, providing critical support beyond hospital walls and traditional timeframesExamine why improved trauma survival rates have created an urgent need for better post-trauma support systems across healthcareUncover the impact of trauma: 140 million people face disability annually, with survivors experiencing 5x higher unemployment and significant PTSD riskHear how TandemStride's rapid growth to 50 trauma centers demonstrates the pressing need for early intervention and peer support in recoveryAbout our Guest:
Matt Kalina started his professional life in public policy after graduating from The Ohio State University. For the last decade Matt has spent his time supporting growth and business development initiatives at digital health and healthcare technology startups. Matt is a solution and product enthusiast, with a passion for applying disruptive, emerging technology to the healthcare industry to improve efficiency and health outcomes. Most recently leading Strategy and Business Development at Olive AI where he spent 8 years driving growth that took the company from a handful of employees when he started to health tech unicorn at its peak - partnering with hundreds of hospitals and health plans. In 2024, Matt launched TandemStride, focused on supporting individuals that have experienced life-altering traumatic injuries - where he applies lessons learned from his high-growth start-up experience to a problem statement that he knows personally. In 2012, Matt’s brother, Mark, survived a pedestrian-train accident leaving him a bilateral amputee. This life-altering event led to the creation of The Mark Kalina Jr. Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to aiding individuals with severe traumatic injuries that Matt operates alongside his family.
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Episode Overview:
In today's digital age, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations through sophisticated social engineering attacks, putting patient data and care delivery at risk.
Our next guest, Aaron Painter, is leading the charge against these threats as CEO of Nametag.
After witnessing friends and family fall victim to identity theft, Aaron assembled a team of security experts to build the next generation of online account protection.
While together, Aaron shares how Nametag is revolutionizing the ways healthcare organizations protect critical systems and patient information from AI-powered attacks.
Join us to discover how Aaron and the Nametag team are helping healthcare organizations prevent account takeovers, reduce helpdesk costs, and safeguard sensitive medical data in an era of deepfakes and sophisticated cyber threats. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
How Nametag emerged from Aaron's personal experience with identity theft victims, revealing critical flaws in traditional security authentication methods.Learn why healthcare organizations are prime targets for cybercriminals, with patient health information commanding premium prices on the black market.Explore three critical security steps: implementing multi-factor authentication, testing help desk vulnerabilities, and enhancing infrastructure protection.Understand emerging threats including stolen patient data in phishing schemes, deepfake technology in social engineering, and identity fraud in hiring.Recognize how Nametag's emphasis on listening drove their evolution from social media authentication to protecting critical healthcare infrastructure.About our Guest:
Aaron Painter is a deepfake expert and the CEO of Nametag Inc., an identity verification company that is at the forefront of stopping social engineering attacks at the employee IT helpdesk. With a mission to bring authenticity to the internet and build more trusted relationships, Nametag is revolutionizing online account protection through innovative technology solutions.
Having lived and worked in six countries across four continents, Aaron exemplifies a new generation of global leaders. Aaron is a Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts, a member of Forbes Business Council, and a senior External Advisor to Bain & Company. He was also named the AWS 2019 Consulting Partner of the Year for his work at Cloudreach. A frequent media commentator, Aaron has appeared on Bloomberg and Cheddar News, and is also an active speaker, advisor, and investor to companies that are pursuing business transformation.
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Episode Overview:
Technology is helping revolutionize the most intimate healthcare journeys, and Irene Alvarado is at the forefront of reimagining fertility treatment.
As founder and CEO of Berry Fertility, she's transforming a complex and deeply personal medical experience through human-centered technology.
Drawing from her personal fertility journey and engineering expertise at Google, Irene is building a comprehensive platform that empowers patients and clinicians alike.
While together, Irene shares how she and her team are leveraging AI and intuitive design to be a supportive companion through one of life's most challenging medical processes.
Additionally, Irene also discusses how her team’s mission goes beyond software- it's about reducing complexity, providing personalized support, and making fertility treatments more accessible and manageable for everyone involved.
Join us as we explore how innovative and human-centered technology can fundamentally reshape fertility treatments. Let’s go!
Episode Highlights:
Converted personal fertility treatment challenges into Berry Fertility, pioneering a patient-centered technological solutionEngineered an all-in-one fertility management app that consolidates fragmented healthcare tools for patients and clinicsDeployed AI-powered chat tools to revolutionize clinic support and address critical workforce shortagesUncovered emerging industry trends expanding fertility service accessibility and reducing treatment costsLaunched a free consumer app providing comprehensive fertility treatment resources and global patient supportAbout our Guest:
Irene Alvarado is the founder and CEO of Berry Fertility, the fertility management app for IVF, IUI, embryo transfer, and egg freezing.
As CEO, Irene oversees the company’s overarching vision, product, and brand. She is also co-founder at Early Works, a product studio incubating vertically niche, applied AI software startups. Irene founded Berry Fertility after going through a fertility treatment herself.
Irene was previously a software engineer at Google, GitHub/Microsoft, and a geospatial startup at Samsung Accelerator. She helped create and launch digital products that reached millions of users, like the first massively used AI-powered coding assistant powered by large language models.
Irene has a M.S. from Carnegie Mellon University in Human Computer Interaction and a B.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University. She was previously an adjunct professor at New York University.
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Episode Overview:
The future of healthcare lies in human-centered technologies that simplify complex care and restore joy to medical practice.
Enter Jamey Edwards, a serial social impact founder reimagining patient experience through artificial intelligence.
As President and Chief Strategy Officer of Cairns Health, Jamey is leveraging AI, machine learning, and ambient sensing to transform how we support aging and chronically ill populations.
With over 25 years of building groundbreaking healthcare companies, Jamey embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of turning visionary concepts into practical solutions.
While together, Jamey shares how Cairns Health is creating an intelligent care companion that connects patients, caregivers, and clinical teams, which is pioneering a more compassionate and efficient approach to healthcare delivery.
Join us as we explore how Jamey and his team are simplifying complex care with intelligent technology. Let’s go!
Episode Highlights:
Reimagine healthcare by developing AI companions that simplify complex care plansChallenge status quo by leveraging technologies to restore joy in medical practiceExpand care accessibility through intelligent ambient sensing and proactive supportDrive innovation in value-based care by connecting caregivers, teams, and patientsTransform healthcare workforce by automating administrative tasks to focus on patient careAbout our Guest:
Jamey Edwards is a serial social impact founder on a mission to fix healthcare. He is currently serving as the President & Chief Strategy Officer at Cairns Health, a Khosla Ventures backed startup using AI, Machine Learning & Large Language Models to support increasing healthspan and the overall healthcare experience for our rapidly growing aging & polychronic populations. Jamey also serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence for StartUp Health, the largest health innovation and moonshot community in the world.
Jamey has led, founded or co-founded companies in the hospital management, physician outsourcing and telemedicine space including Emergent Medical Associates, Pacific HealthWorks, Language Access Network, and most recently Cloudbreak Health, a leading health disparities solutions company that merged with UpHealth (NYSE: UPH) and went public via SPAC in a transaction worth over $1.4B. With over 25 years of experience in building successful companies, he is an advisor, mentor, and coach to entrepreneurs nationwide and a recognized thought leader and speaker on the topics of digital health, health equity, VC Investing and startup life.
Jamey received his B.S. and M.B.A. from Cornell University where he graduated a Tradition Fellow. Jamey is a member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) and on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association, the Partners in Care Foundation, Pinksocks.life and also serves on the X-Prize Global Visioneering Team for Healthcare.
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Episode Overview:
How can we reimagine medical care for communities disconnected from traditional healthcare systems?
Tony Baldassarre is answering that challenge through UniDoc Health's revolutionary H3 Health Cube, a self-contained virtual clinic that brings comprehensive medical appointments to patients previously left behind.
With a diverse background spanning security, information technology, and communications, Tony brings an outsider's innovative perspective to healthcare's most pressing challenges.
While together, Tony shares how UniDoc Health is creating a mobile, technology-enabled solution that can be deployed anywhere from remote indigenous communities to corporate campuses, all while proving comprehensive medical care can be both accessible and technologically advanced.
Join us as we explore how UniDoc Health is turning the vision of healthcare as a fundamental right into a tangible, scalable reality. Let’s go!
Episode Highlights:
Pioneered a game-changing virtual clinic solution by identifying critical telemedicine gapsEngineered the H3 Health Cube, a rapidly deployable medical platform for diverse environmentsIntegrated advanced medical devices to enable real-time, multilingual diagnostic capabilitiesChampioned healthcare as a fundamental right through inclusive, technology-driven accessLeveraged cross-industry partnerships to drive transformative healthcare innovationAbout our Guest:
Mr. Baldassarre is the CEO, President, and director of UniDoc Health Corp, an eHealth Innovator and creator of the H3 Health Cube, a self-contained virtual clinic that enables patients to have comprehensive medical appointments remotely, offering access to physicians and specialists in real-time. He has over 30 years of senior leadership experience with companies ranging from start-ups to established multinational organizations in sectors including security, information technology, and communications. He brings a strong track record of driving growth through strategic initiatives aimed at expanding market share, elevating product visibility, and maximizing revenue, profitability, and shareholder returns. His successes include advancing organic growth in targeted segments through OEM partnerships, strategic alliances, and multi-level distribution networks. A seasoned executive, Mr. Baldassarre has deep expertise in managing corporate operations, international expansion, P&L oversight, product distribution, and marketing and sales initiatives. He also serves as President of LRG Security Canada Inc. and LRG Security Europe.
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Episode Overview:
The future of healthcare delivery demands innovative solutions that maximize physician time and improve patient access.
Dr. Lyle Berkowitz, CEO of KeyCare, is leading the charge for how health systems deliver virtual care nationwide.
With over two decades of experience as a practicing physician, health system executive, and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Berkowitz brings unique insights into transforming healthcare delivery.
As the founder of KeyCare, he's pioneering a new model of virtual care that leverages Epic's EMR platform to create seamless experiences for both providers and patients.
While together, Dr. Berkowitz shares how he and his team are building a nationwide network of virtual providers and how KeyCare helps health systems expand access while reducing provider burden.
Join us to discover how Dr. Berkowitz and the KeyCare team are bringing their vision to life by offering tech-enabled, team-based care to help reshape healthcare delivery. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Explains how KeyCare achieved one of Epic's fastest implementations by focusing exclusively on virtual care optimizationReveals that recent surveys show two-thirds of patients still prefer telehealth options for routine careIntroduces the concept of "virtualists" as a new specialty, similar to how hospitalists transformed inpatient careChallenges physician shortage assumptions, advocating for tech-enabled teams to expand patient accessEmphasizes how current physician payment models discourage innovation and team-based care approachesAbout our Guest:
Lyle Berkowitz, MD, FACP, FHIMSS is a primary care physician, a healthcare innovator, a futurist, a digital health expert and a serial entrepreneur with a passion for creating real world solutions which improve the quality and efficiency of the healthcare system for both patients and physicians.
Dr. Berkowitz is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KeyCare - a new type of virtual care partner designed to help health systems and others transform how they manage their populations. We do this by offering health systems access to a tech-enabled virtual care team that works on our telehealth-optimized instance of Epic. This allows health systems to augment their workforces and expand virtual care options while ensuring a consistent and high quality experience for their patients.
Dr. Berkowitz also has a long history of helping healthcare systems, companies and investors rethink problems and solutions. Special areas of focus include innovation strategies and tactics, digital health technologies, workflow automation, telehealth, electronic medical record optimization, precision medicine, product design, physician leadership, change management, and disruptive thinking (so you can do it to yourself before someone else does it to you!).
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Episode Overview:
How can we reimagine diabetes management to make it more personalized, intuitive, and effective?
Our next guest, Matthew Tremellen, is tackling this challenge as CEO and Founder of DiabeticU.
Driven by his family's 30-year journey with diabetes and his own diagnosis, Matthew experienced firsthand the complexities and gaps in diabetes care.
Today, he's leading DiabeticU in creating a comprehensive platform that combines CGM data, personalized meal plans, exercise guidance, and AI-powered insights- all in one place.
Join us to discover how DiabeticU is transforming diabetes care by connecting patients with certified educators, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and building an ecosystem that empowers individuals to take control of their health journey. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Learn how Matthew's personal experience with diabetes - through his father's battle, brother's diagnosis, and his own journey - inspired DiabeticU's creation.Discover DiabeticU's market validation process, starting with 30-40 personal contacts and scaling to a social media campaign that generated 900+ interested users.Explore the platform's comprehensive features integrating CGM data, 300+ health devices, personalized plans, and healthcare provider reports.Understand how DiabeticU's AI capabilities, including conversational support and smart eating assistance, set it apart in the market.Hear about DiabeticU's strategic launch plan, starting with a 5,000-user beta program while pursuing healthcare partnerships and raising funds.About our Guest:
Matthew Tremellen is the CEO and Founder of DiabeticU, a healthtech startup focused on revolutionizing diabetes management through personalized tools and cutting-edge technology. His mission is to create innovative solutions that simplify diabetes care and improve health outcomes for millions of people. With over 15 years of leadership experience, Matthew is passionate about scaling impactful businesses that make healthcare more accessible.
As a visionary in healthtech, Matthew has led multiple initiatives that have driven strategic growth, built high-performance teams, and developed groundbreaking platforms. He is committed to leveraging technology and personalized care solutions to transform diabetes management, making it more intuitive and effective for users around the world. Through DiabeticU, Matthew aims to reshape how people live with and manage diabetes, empowering them to lead healthier lives with confidence.
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How can we democratize access to personalized nutrition care?
Our next guest, Vanessa Rissetto, is revolutionizing the field as CEO and Co-founder of Culina Health.
With a unique background blending nutrition expertise and business acumen, Vanessa has built a rapidly growing virtual nutrition platform that's covered by insurance.
Under her leadership, Culina Health has expanded to over 90 registered dietitians, raised more than $20 million in venture funding, and is a trusted referral partner for physicians nationwide.
As an underrepresented founder breaking barriers in both healthcare and tech, Vanessa is passionate about making quality nutrition care accessible to all.
Join us to discover how Culina Health is transforming the nutrition landscape and improving health outcomes through personalized, expert-led care. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Led Culina Health to nearly $1 million in first-year revenue through organic growth and physician referrals, proving the demand for accessible nutrition care.Built trusted relationships with One Medical, where 60% of physicians now refer patients to Culina Health before specialty care providers.Maintained exceptional team retention, demonstrating strong company culture.Scaled to 4,500 monthly patient sessions while staying capital efficient, only expanding technology investment after Series A funding.Disrupted the industry by focusing on insurance coverage and medical partnerships instead of direct-to-consumer marketing.About our Guest:
Vanessa Rissetto is a registered dietitian and the co-founder and CEO of Culina Health, a clinical nutrition care company she established in 2020. Prior to founding Culina Health, Vanessa served as the Director of Dietetic Internships at New York University (NYU), where she led clinical nutrition treatment for a diverse patient population and mentored early-career dietitians, many of whom now work at Culina Health
Vanessa holds a bachelor's degree in history from Fordham University and a master's degree in marketing from NYU. She later pursued her passion for nutrition by completing her dietetic internship at Mount Sinai Hospital, where she worked as a senior dietitian for five years She is certified in Adult Weight Management (Levels I & II) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Under Vanessa's leadership, Culina Health has raised $13 million in venture funding and has become a leading trusted care provider for physician referrals, with patient outcomes consistently surpassing industry averages. She has also cultivated an all-female leadership team that strives to make nutrition care more inclusive and accessible for everyone.
A sought-after speaker, Vanessa is a frequent guest on the "Today" show and has shared her expertise at investor and industry summits such as Rethink, Graham & Walker, and Tensility. Her insights have garnered national press coverage in publications including The New York Times, Bon Appetit, Vogue, Women's Health, Shape, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health, Prevention, PopSugar, Well+Good, Refinery29, INSIDER, and Allure.
Recently, Vanessa was honored by Goldman Sachs as one of the “Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs in 2023.” She has also been recognized by Essence as one of the "Black Nutritionists Who Will Change the Way You Think About Food," by Byrdie as one of the "Dietitians Carving Out Space for Black People in the Nutrition Industry," and by NPR as "A...
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How can we transform the billions of dollars in wasted building energy into actionable cost savings for healthcare?
Our next guest, Chris Hallendy, is tackling this challenge as CEO of Resolute Building Intelligence.
With deep roots in IT analytics and data science, Chris helped pioneer a revolutionary approach to building intelligence.
Previously serving as Resolute's lead architect and chief product officer, he developed a patented solution that can analyze building data in just one day- a process that typically takes months.
Driven by a mission to optimize healthcare facilities that operate 24/7 and directly impact patient care, Chris shares Resolute's innovative vision for turning complex building data into real-time, actionable insights.
Join us to discover how Resolute's analytics-powered platform is transforming healthcare operations and beyond. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Transformed IT analytics expertise from Compuware into an innovative building intelligence solution that helps healthcare facilities reduce their share of $100 billion in annual wasted energyDeveloped a patented one-day system integration technology, revolutionizing the traditional months-long process of connecting and configuring building analyticsRepositioned facility operations as a critical component of patient care by showing how building conditions directly impact recovery and satisfaction scoresProved the financial impact of optimization by demonstrating how every operational dollar saved can generate 20-30x revenue impact for healthcare organizationsChampioned the importance of early data collection, emphasizing that future AI capabilities depend on establishing a strong foundation of historical building dataAbout our Guest:
Chris is the CEO of Resolute Building Intelligence, a leading Building Analytics solution provider that helps customers improve building performance by transforming the massive amounts of incoherent data generated daily by building systems and equipment into real-time, actionable answers needed to effectively resolve the everyday, real-world problems that cause building systems and equipment to underperform, operations to be inefficient, and critical resources to be wasted.
Prior to assuming the CEO role, Chris was Resolute’s lead architect and chief product officer and was the driving force behind the Company’s automated and patented building-integration technology, resulting in the world’s only Building Analytics solution that can be connected, configured, and used in a single day, accelerating time to value while reducing total cost of ownership.
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What does it take to transform healthcare from reactive to proactive while making it more accessible and affordable?
Our next guest, Dr. Tom Maddox, is pioneering this evolution as Vice President of Digital Products and Innovation at BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine.
With decades of experience as a practicing cardiologist and health services researcher, Tom brings unique insights into healthcare's digital future.
While together, Tom shares his passion for leading both the Healthcare Innovation Lab and BJC Digital team, and how he and his team are transforming care delivery through predictive analytics, virtual nursing solutions, and digital patient engagement tools.
Join us to explore how Tom is leveraging technology to create personalized, frictionless healthcare experiences while empowering caregivers with modern tools and workflows. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Reframe innovation as "a new idea that when implemented creates value"- focused on solving real healthcare problems, not just creating new technologyDeploy virtual care for clinician-to-clinician support, using experienced virtual nurses to mentor younger staff while managing patient careRevolutionize scheduling by using data analytics to identify and proactively reach out to at-risk patients who need immediate attentionEnhance healthcare workers' capabilities through technology rather than replace them, addressing healthcare's persisting 90% labor ratioTarget healthcare's core challenges by making care more accessible, less reactive, and more affordable through technological innovationAbout our Guest:
Dr. Maddox is a senior health system executive overseeing digital health and innovation programs, a practicing cardiologist, a health services researcher, and a national leader in cardiology professional societies.
Dr. Maddox is the Vice President, Digital Products and Innovation at BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. In this role, he provides strategic oversight and direction of both the BJC/WUSM Healthcare Innovation Lab and the BJC Digital Products team.
The Healthcare Innovation Lab catalyzes care delivery innovation through research and development at BJC HealthCare and its academic partner, Washington University School of Medicine. To date, the Lab has developed innovations in predictive analytics, digital point-of-care tools, and remote patient monitoring.
The BJC Digital team is responsible for delivering the digital vision of BJC HealthCare to support its enterprise goal of customer-centricity. The digital team builds and deploys digital products - such as online portals, apps, and wearables – that can help our patients and care teams receive and deliver optimal healthcare experiences and outcomes. Current products enable clinician search, online scheduling, primary care visit preparation, nurse scheduling, and virtual nursing.
In his faculty role, Dr. Maddox is a Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at Washington University School of Medicine. He is a practicing non-invasive cardiologist, a trained epidemiologist, and an accomplished health services researcher. Dr. Maddox is well known for his contributions to digital transformation, healthcare delivery innovation, learning healthcare systems, and health services research in cardiac quality and safety. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine’s Digital Health Action Collaborative and...
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How can healthcare systems leverage innovation to provide equitable access to high-quality care across diverse communities?
Our next guest, Dr. JP Valin, is spearheading this mission as Chief Clinical Officer of Intermountain Health.
With deep clinical experience and a passion for connecting fragmented healthcare, Dr. Valin brings a unique perspective to addressing industry-wide challenges.
As the leader of clinical operations for one of the nation's top healthcare enterprises, he's driving initiatives to combat workforce shortages, harness AI's potential, and activate patients in their health journeys.
While together, Dr. Valin and I explore how Intermountain Health is reimagining care delivery across urban and rural settings, embracing technology to enhance clinician efficiency, and pioneering innovative solutions to create healthier communities.
Join us as Dr. Valin shares his vision for a future where personalized, accessible care is the norm. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Addressing the critical healthcare workforce shortage and revealing that a third of Intermountain Health's physicians and APPs will retire by the end of the decadeEmphasizing the importance of leveraging technology to expand care delivery beyond traditional one-on-one doctor-patient relationshipsImplementing innovative tools like ambient listening and AI to increase clinician efficiency and reduce non-value-added workThe potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) to personalize patient care by synthesizing vast amounts of medical research and dataActivating patients as key partners in their own healthcare journey, focusing on healthy behaviors between clinical visitsAbout our Guest:
Dr. JP Valin was named Intermountain Health’s Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) in 2022 immediately following the organization’s merger with SCL Health. As CCO, he is responsible for leading clinical operations across the enterprise to improve equitable access to the highest quality care for patients and communities.
Dr. Valin graduated from Georgetown University and New York Medical College, and he holds a master’s in healthcare administration from the Health Management Academy/University of Providence.
In addition to serving in various leadership positions, Dr. Valin also practiced clinically for 15years as both a full scope general internist and a full-time hospitalist.
Dr. Valin received the Clinician Experience Project’s CEO Award of Excellence in December 2020 as well as a special recognition from the Leapfrog Group for Pandemic Heroism. In August 2021 he received Huron’s What’s Right in Health Care® Hero Award. And most recently, Dr. Valin was named as one of Becker’s Healthcare’s 2023 Chief Medical Officers to Know.
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How can we harness the power of clinical data to ignite improvement in the healthcare industry?
Our next guest, Greg Miller, is on a mission to transform the industry through innovative data solutions at Carta Healthcare.
With nearly four decades of experience in healthcare technology, Greg brings a wealth of knowledge in leveraging data to improve outcomes and drive process improvement.
While together, Greg shares how he and his team are tackling the challenges of clinical data abstraction, combining artificial intelligence with human expertise to deliver faster, more efficient, and higher quality results.
Join us as Greg shares Carta Healthcare's groundbreaking approach to streamlining data collection for clinical registries, reducing costs, empowering healthcare providers with actionable insights and paving the way for a data-driven future in healthcare. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Carta Healthcare's AI-human hybrid approach achieves 85-86% accuracy in automating clinical data abstractionSolution addresses a $10-15 billion industry challenge, reducing costs and improving data qualityGreg discusses healthcare's divided response to AI: fear vs. eager uncertaintyTechnology aims to alleviate workforce shortages by freeing clinicians from data abstraction tasksFuture plans include expanding to more registries and exploring new healthcare applicationsAbout our Guest:
Greg leads marketing and business development for Carta Healthcare. For almost 40 years, Greg has been driven to transform healthcare, leveraging data to improve outcomes. Miller began his healthcare career within an academic medical center in Boston and for decades he has been leading digital health companies, ranging from startups to Fortune 50 companies, as they apply innovative solutions to drive healthcare process and quality improvement and digital health adoption. Miller’s leadership in privately-held, venture-backed companies has resulted in seven acquisitions with meaningful exits and two successful IPO’s.
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How can we build a sustainable, future-ready healthcare workforce to ensure exceptional patient care and advance health equity?
Our next guest, Geoffrey Roche, is tackling this challenge as the inaugural North America Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers.
With over 16 years of experience in hospital and higher education leadership, Geoffrey brings a unique perspective on bridging the gap between education and healthcare employment.
Driven by a passion for diversity and innovation, Geoffrey shares Siemens Healthineers' pioneering vision to transform workforce development through strategic partnerships, apprenticeship programs, and cutting-edge technology.
Join us to discover how Geoffrey and his team are attracting diverse talent, supporting current and future healthcare professionals, and revolutionizing career pathways to create a thriving, equitable healthcare ecosystem. Let's go!
Episode Highlights:
Geoffrey emphasizes the importance of developing workforce solutions by listening to the voices of patients and consumers, highlighting Siemens Healthineers' commitment to understanding and addressing real healthcare needs.Siemens Healthineers is tackling the critical shortage of imaging technologists, which is causing significant delays in patient care and financial losses for healthcare systems. Their approach includes attracting more diverse talent to the profession and creating supportive work environments.The company is partnering with academic institutions to create innovative educational programs that prepare students to be "future-ready" healthcare professionals, addressing both current workforce shortages and anticipated future needs.Geoffrey shares insights from a recent trip to the UK, where he studied their apprenticeship degree programs. He advocates for similar models in the US, allowing individuals to earn degrees while working and learning on the job.Siemens Healthineers is engaged in unique, long-term partnerships with major health systems like SSM Health and Atrium Health, focusing on community-based initiatives to improve economic mobility and healthcare access in underserved areas.About our Guest:
Geoffrey M. Roche, MPA, is the son of a nurse, healthcare expert, diversity advocate, and education enthusiast, presently serving as the inaugural North America Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers, Executive Advisor, LEAD3R, Vice President, Axios Strategy, and National Healthcare Practice Executive Advisor at Core Education PBC.
Roche speaks often on healthcare workforce topics at national conferences such as Becker's Annual Conference, HIMSS, HLTH, ASU+GSV, and ViVE. In 2022, Roche was nominated to the Forbes Business Council for his national level work.
Roche has over 16 years of experience in hospital and higher education leadership in the United States. He has served on various boards and committees, including the United Way of
North Carolina, United Way of Lebanon County, United Way of Pennsylvania, and Patient Safety Committee for WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. Roche also presently serves on the JFF
Corporate Innovation Council, representing the healthcare industry.
Roche also serves as a Senior Advisor with Econsult Solutions, Partner with Product10x, DNPs of Color Advisory Committee, and Leavitt School of Health Advisory Council at Western Governors University, and strategic advisor to numerous...
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