

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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Aug 4, 2021 • 25min
ENCORE: Changing Everything: Cash-Pay Healthcare in the Age of COVID with Tom Davis, Principal at Tom Davis Consulting
We are privileged to host Dr. Tom Davis. Dr. Davis has created, run, and sold his multi-specialty health system and insurance products. He is also the founder of Tom Davis Consulting and is the lead advocate for WoW Health Solutions. In this marketplace, physicians and patients could engage through direct cash payments without the third party system.
In this episode, Dr. Tom shares his mission of helping clinicians so that they, in turn, can take better care of their patients. He discusses his assessment of our current healthcare system, the impact of COVID in the practice of medicine, and the huge potential of cash payments. Dr. Tom also talks of the enormous costs of health insurance compared with the actual cost and encourages clinicians to be open to other options and start living their dreams. This podcast interview is fascinating, and Tom has plenty of insights to share. Please tune in and enjoy my interview with Dr. Tom Davis.
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Aug 3, 2021 • 23min
Eating What Your Genes are Asking For with Sherry Zhang, Founder and CEO at GenoPalate
In this episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Sherry Zhang. Sherry is a Molecular Geneticist and the CEO of a revolutionary new startup called Genopalate, which uses the latest research in genetics and nutrition to show individuals how to eat healthier based on their genes. Sherry discusses how her company empowers people to achieve and maintain their optimal health through eating based on their genetic profile. She talks about how the Genopalate app provides personalized nutrition information and how it protects privacy. She also shares anecdotes, insights she's learned as a businesswoman, and more. Tune in and earn how to eat for your genes!
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Aug 2, 2021 • 30min
Wound Care: an Emerging Career Path Drawing Physicians from Various Specialities with John Sory, President of Vohra Wound Physicians
In this episode, we are privileged to host the excellent John Sory, President at Vohra Wound Physicians, the largest wound management group in the country. John discusses how his company improves wound care, especially among the senior population. He talks of the importance of educating the wound care team, increasing access, and leveraging technology so the patient gets the best care. He shares insights on telemedicine, team-based care, continuity of care, the fragmented health care systems, EMR, and more. The Vohra Wound Physicians are doing amazing things in this wound-care for older adult space so please tune in and learn more!
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Jul 29, 2021 • 31min
Neurostimulation for Mental Health Disorders with Christopher von Jako, PhD, President, and CEO at BrainsWay
Three out of four people taking antidepressants don't benefit from medication. Are there other treatments that can help people dealing with depression?
In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting the outstanding Dr. Chris von Jako, President, and CEO at BrainsWay.
Chris discusses treatment-resistant depression and how his company is advancing noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders. He talks about Brainsway's flagship technology Deep TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and how it has proven effective in treating conditions like depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and smoking addiction.
We also covered access to the technology, insights on challenges, and more.
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Jul 29, 2021 • 23min
Innovation and Value in Pharmacy with Chronis Manolis, Chief Pharmacy Officer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan
In the Outcomes Rocket Pharma Podcast, we dive into the nuances of the pharmaceutical value chain. We'll be speaking with leaders across entities that comprise the pharma value chain, to hear from individuals that are shaping the pharma space of the healthcare industry.
Today, we are excited and privileged to host the exceptional Chronis Manolis, Chief Pharmacy Officer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan. Chronis talks about UPMC and how they are driving value, access, and engagement. He emphasizes the importance of pharmacists looking at the whole personal and taking factors like SDOH as barriers in the way of med adherence. We also cover Chronis' thoughts on innovation, the future of drugs and pharma value chain, digital therapeutics, ensuring access for high-cost prescriptions, doing what's best for all stakeholders, and how pharma can transform from pay for the widget to pay for value?
Chronis also touched on UPMC's high-touch pharmacy services and micro-management pharmacy perspectives.
Get your notes ready for this great interview with Chronis Manolis!
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Jul 27, 2021 • 12min
Increasing Clinical and Operational Efficiency with Stephen Archer, Strategic Partner Liaison at Impresiv Health
In this episode, let's listen to Stephen Archer, the Strategic Partner Liaison at Impresiv Health. Stephen shares how Impresive is dedicated to improving operations management standards by offering a suite of solutions that have been proven efficient. He talks of providing consulting services at a fair market value through niche-focused expertise, designing services around things that other companies don't do as well, and insights on project support. If you're looking to improve the quality of care for your patients or want to work with payor companies and providers, this is a podcast interview for you!
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Jul 26, 2021 • 28min
Medcorder & The Fight To Help Patients Understand Doctors with David Weekly, Founder and CEO at Medcorder
In this episode, we are privileged to feature the amazing David Weekly, Founder and CEO at Medcorder, the first company focused on helping patients get the most out of a consult by recording the session. David discusses how his company helps patients retain and understand doctor instructions which lead to better health. He explains the benefits of Medcorder for both patients and doctors and other possibilities for the medical speech audio which the company is currently exploring. David also talks about technology, telehealth, setbacks, and shares many other info on voice biomarkers. Medcorder is a great solution that has many possibilities. Learn more about Medcorder and its potential benefits in this interview. Please tune in!
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Jul 23, 2021 • 21min
The Future of Healthcare in a Post Pandemic World with Andrew Botham, Chief Scientific Officer at TestCard
In this podcast, we are excited to host Dr. Andrew Botham, the Chief Scientific Officer, and Co-Founder at TestCard. Andrew discusses how his company is leveraging the power of technology and cameras in smartphones to offer immediate results related to medical tests. He talks about challenges healthcare scientists face and how TestCard's home testing solution, with the help of a phone's camera (or clinical grade scanner), helps people get accurate and faster results, which they can then take to their doctor. He talks about providing easier access to health care, low-cost solutions, reducing contaminations, and more. This interview is packed with learnings and insights, so please tune in!
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Jul 23, 2021 • 8min
Announcing Outcomes Rocket Pharma Podcast with Kyle Wildnauer-Haigney
In this episode, we welcome Kyle Wildnauer-Haigney as the host of Outcomes Rocket Pharma Podcast, a podcast designed to introduce you to thought leaders in the various health plans. PBMs, pharmaceutical manufacturers. Kyle will cover problems, solutions, innovations, and the latest news in the pharmaceutical space. Each episode will run for 20 to 30 minutes, ensuring plenty of time to do a deep dive in pharma, so please tune in!
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Jul 22, 2021 • 41min
Practical Advice for Those Seeking Direct Primary Care Options with Jamie Lagarde and Michael Garrett
Today, we will focus on direct primary care, its benefits, and how it adds value to healthcare.
In this episode, we are privileged to host two outstanding guests, Jamie Lagarde and Dr. Michael Garrett. We've had Jamie on the podcast previously and we've really enjoyed our conversation with him. Dr. Michael Garrett has a private medical practice in Austin. He is the founder of Direct MD Astin and a founding member of the DPC Alliance.
Dr. Garrett dives deep into direct primary care, shares amazing stories of how DPC changes patients' perspectives on health care, and how it adds value to the ecosystem. Michael shares the importance of utilizing both cost-sharing and DPC to really enjoy primary care. They also talk about price transparency, telemedicine, having more time with patients, and many other ways of thinking outside the box. If you're looking for better access, better healthcare experience, and lower cost, this is an interview you MUST listen to!
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