

Outcomes Rocket
Saul Marquez
At Outcomes Rocket, we are the shared knowledge hub for healthcare's toughest problems. Our goal is twofold and clear. To help inspire and guide our listeners to 1. Improve patient outcomes and 2. Experience business success in healthcare. Tune in to learn more!
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Nov 22, 2021 • 26min
The Next Evolution of Vaginal Health Awareness, Screening, Practice, and Policy; Shrinking the Patient/Practitioner Gap with Sherrie Palm, Founder/CEO of Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support
In this episode, we are privileged to host Sherrie Palm, the founder, and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (APOPS). APOPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy agency founded to generate awareness of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). APOPS following consists of patients, clinicians, researchers, academics, and industry reps throughout 177 countries.
Sherrie shares the genesis of APOPS and educates us on how the organization is creating awareness of pelvic organ prolapse, and ways it is supporting women navigate different aspects of life. Sherrie also gives us a walkthrough of the APOPS website which is a wonderful resource for all who are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse as well as hospital administrators who want to learn more about the disease. She also talks about challenges, some symptoms women can experience and encourages us all to learn more about POP.
This is a great interview where you'll learn about POP and what we can do to help, so please tune in!
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Nov 17, 2021 • 38min
Empowering the Next Nurse Generation Workforce Through Education with Jennifer Wallace, Nursing Educator Professor
In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket Nursing, we are excited to feature Jennifer Wallace. She is our first nursing educator professor on the show. Jen shares how the impact of having nurse mentors inspired her to also give back and mentor. She talks about the benefits of associate nursing degree programs for those seeking to become RN’s, the need for diversity in the nursing faculty workforce, and how she as a professor is helping to change the mindset of changing the nursing culture to a healthier one. We also cover understanding nursing through the patient’s lens, creating opportunities for yourself and others, and the many possibilities of virtual reality simulation in nursing education.
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Nov 16, 2021 • 36min
The First Cell: And The Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to The Last with Azra Raza, the Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine and Director of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Center at Columbia Universi
Today, let’s take a closer look at cancer and learn more about this disease from someone who has devoted her life to studying cancer.
In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket, we have the privilege of hosting the outstanding Dr. Azra Raza, the Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine and Director of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Center at Columbia University. She is also the author of the book “The First Cell: And the Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to the Last”.
Dr. Raza discusses the footprints of cancer and cancer-related statistics. She talks about her book The First Cell and how it advocates for the earliest possible detection and elimination of cancer at the first stage, first cell level. She calls out for a more holistic approach to cancer and emphasizes the need for better and advanced cancer treatment.
Dr. Raza also shares her thoughts on reactive medicine, setbacks, changing paradigm, bringing the patient front and center into every conversation about cancer, and more! There are so many things to learn from this amazing interview with Dr. Raza so please tune in!
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Nov 15, 2021 • 28min
Brain Tracking: The Future of Brain Health with Paul Sorbo, Director of Sales at Wavi Medical
What do you know about your brain? In this episode, we are excited to host Paul Sorbo, the Director of Sales at Wavi Medical. Paul discusses the importance of providing a simple, fast, and affordable assessment to establish a baseline for the brain and then compare subsequent scans to monitor someone's progress. He also talks about the cost, insurance coverage, FDA approval, etc. He also provides a very clear example of the importance of knowing your brain's baseline, and the value of continuing education on brain health, researching, and gathering data. Wavi is pushing for proactive health with its innovative cap.
Paul is passionate about brain health and has a wealth of knowledge to share about Wavi so please tune in to learn more!
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Nov 12, 2021 • 26min
Preventing Blindness with Early Mobile Eye Disease Detection with Mike Ricci, CEO at Spect
In this episode of Outcomes Rocket MedTech, we are excited to host Mike Ricci, CEO at Spect. Mike discusses how Spect offers screening for eye diseases, so patients can receive early diagnosis and treatment. He shares the company’s genesis, value proposition, and the three key metrics which fit Spects in the workflow. He also talks of the business model and his long-term vision for the company.
Spect is a multi-awarded startup data science company. It is a finalist in MedTech Innovator 2018. Spect has officially capped its seed fund, hired people for key positions, and is already getting a lot of commercial traction. Whether you are somebody who wants to work at a startup or an investor, this is a great opportunity, so make sure to tune in!
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Nov 11, 2021 • 32min
The Next Wave of Healthcare Informaticists with Sanket Shah, the AVP of National Accounts at Blue Health Intelligence
In this episode, we are privileged to host Sanket Shah, the AVP of National Accounts at Blue Health Intelligence. Sanket discusses how his company leverages data to improve outcomes. He talks about prescriptive analysis, the importance of data science in deriving insights, partnering with the right people, and helping health systems prepare for COVID. Data is the future of health care, so it is essential to learn about it as much as you can. Sanket shares a lot of information so please tune in!
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Nov 10, 2021 • 23min
Ensuring That Everyone in The World Has Health Care with Linda Anders, Nurse Leader
In this episode of Outcomes Rocket Nursing, we are privileged to feature the amazing Linda Anders. Linda is a passionate nurse leader dedicated to high-quality patient care and is blazing the trail of change with every step. She is committed to empowering nurses around the world to learn and grow which also impacts patient care worldwide. In this interview, you’ll hear her inspiring story and learn why she is bold in sharing her ideas. Linda also talks of leadership and how it impacts early career nurses. We also talk of setbacks and insights she’s learned, and many more! This is an inspiring episode with so many gems to learn, so please tune in!
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Nov 9, 2021 • 22min
Steps You Can Take to Minimize Your Personal COVID Risk with Lon Jones, Family Medicine Physician and Author
This is part 2 of our COVID interview series with Dr. Lon Jones. In this episode, Dr. Jones covers the history of infectious diseases. He discusses the different stages the virus works and shares historic references about hand washing. He also emphasized the importance of washing the nose and explains how treating the air either through cooling or heating is turning off an evolutionary defense which reduces our survival advantage. He also talks about the importance of well care, caring for your health even before you get sick. With COVID cases at it's at an all-time high, we need to be taking better care of our health, and Dr. Jones explains that hand washing is not enough, we need to wash our noses too. This is a great conversation so please tune in!
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Nov 8, 2021 • 24min
Empowering a New View of Mental Health and Wellness with Tom Young, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of nView Health
In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket, we have the privilege of hosting the outstanding Dr. Tom Young. Dr. Young is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of nView, an online behavioural health solutions company that helps healthcare professionals and research organizations to accurately and efficiently identify, diagnose, and monitor individuals who need behavioral health assistance.
Tom discusses how his company identifies behavioral health disorders, enabling healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers access to better identify, diagnose, monitor, and treat the mental health of individuals who need assistance. Tom and his team at nView are deeply committed to delivering innovative solutions to improve the perception of and treatment for mental health.
There's so much to learn from this amazing interview with Tom, so please tune in!
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Nov 5, 2021 • 23min
Advance Care Planning: How COVID-19 Has Changed How We Think About End-of-Life Care with Ryan Van Wert, Co-founder and CEO at Vynca
In this episode, we are privileged to feature Dr. Ryan Van Wert, co-founder and CEO at Vynca, an advanced care planning solution that enables healthcare organizations to deliver high-quality treatment consistent with individuals' preferences. In our interview, Ryan explains his company's mission to address critical unmet needs in end-of-life care, what set Vynca apart from other companies, partnering with organization to ensure widespread adoption and utilization of solutions, reductions in unwanted health care utilization, and a several examples of how Vynca adds value to organizations. He also shares his insights on overcoming challenges as an early-stage company, the changes happening in the payment structure to make sure that care is provided in the highest quality way possible, and more! This is a great podcast focused on improving care for individuals at the end of life, so please tune in!
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