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The future of IVF will focus on making clinics more patient-friendly and accessible, especially for those who can't afford it or live far away.In this episode, Dr. Eduardo Hariton discusses how his dual training in medicine and business has shaped his innovative approach to enhancing patient engagement, efficiency, and cost reduction in fertility care through technology like AI. He also addresses challenges in IVF accessibility, patient education, task automation, and outcome measurement for improved patient-centric care.Tune in and learn how innovative approaches and technology can transform healthcare delivery, particularly in fertility care!Resources: Connect and follow Dr. Eduardo Hariton on LinkedIn. Follow US Fertility on LinkedIn. Discover US Fertility’s Website! About Memora Health:Memora Health, the leading intelligent care enablement platform, helps clinicians focus on top-of-license practice while proactively engaging patients along complex care journeys. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for care teams and patients. The company’s platform digitizes and automates high-touch clinical workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication and support.

Educating oneself about behavioral health and connecting mind, body, and spirit are essential for overall well-being.In this episode of the AHIP 2024 series, Kye Gardner, Executive Director of Corporate Operations and Development at Alera Health, talks about the importance of integrating behavioral health into primary care. They explain how Alera Health focuses on population health management, specifically targeting behavioral health to prevent future issues and improve patient outcomes and discuss the role of clinically integrated networks in streamlining care and supporting both patients and providers. Kye touches on the significance of value-based reimbursement models in the behavioral health space, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and appropriate care. They also note the growing importance of behavioral health in healthcare discussions, highlighting the need for kindness and understanding in addressing these challenges.Tune in and learn how behavioral health is being integrated into primary care, the impact of value-based reimbursement, and the importance of kindness in healthcare!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect and follow Kye Gardner on LinkedIn. Learn more about Alera Health on their LinkedIn and website. Discover more about Alera Health’s partner, OPEN MINDS, on their website.

Clinician burnout is a significant issue, with 25% of nurses and physicians expected to leave the profession due to stress and lack of appreciation.In this episode of the AHIP 2024 series, Deryk Van Brunt, a therapist, CEO, and co-founder of CredibleMind, discusses the national mental health crisis and how technology can improve population health. He introduces CredibleMind's digital mental health platform, which offers evidence-based self-care, screening tools, and a new approach to mental health by partnering with payers, providers, universities, and organizations to enhance well-being, with a strong focus on happiness and resilience. Addressing the mental health industry's challenges, Deryk highlights the importance of reducing stigma, increasing engagement, and leveraging AI to make targeted mental health recommendations while advocating for evidence-based self-care for the entire population. He also notes the critical issue of clinician burnout and the shortage of behavioral health therapists, calling for a shift from reactive to proactive mental health care using technology to create positive impacts. Tune in and learn how CredibleMind is reshaping mental health care!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect and follow Deryk Van Brunt on LinkedIn. Learn more about CredibleMind on their LinkedIn and website.

Specialty medications are costly and complex to obtain and make up over 50% of the drug spend in the US.In this episode, Julia Regan, co-founder and CEO of RxLightning, explains why she created a digital platform that helps patients access high-cost, complex drugs faster and more efficiently. RxLightning's platform supports over 1600 medications, working seamlessly with provider platforms and EHR systems to reduce prescription wait times from weeks to days, ensuring top-quality patient care through a more cohesive experience. Throughout this interview with Saul Marquez, Julia underscores how the company has grown to include 1200 organizations that use its services, leveraging white-labeling to increase adoption. She also emphasizes how, despite financial constraints and the need to balance revenue with value, RxLightning has made significant strides in digitizing prescription processes, ensuring data protection, and improving patient outcomes. Tune in and learn how RxLightning is transforming the specialty medication landscape and making prescriptions at lightning speed!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect and follow Julia Regan on LinkedIn. Learn more about RxLighting on their LinkedIn and website.

The American Cancer Society excels by smoothly combining research, patient support, and advocacy worldwide, focusing on the needs of people at risk or diagnosed with cancer, as well as their caregivers and families.In this episode, Dr. Bonny Morris, Senior Director for Patient Navigation at the American Cancer Society (ACS), shares her personal journey from a rural background to her role in healthcare innovation. Bonny emphasizes the disparities in cancer care in underserved areas and explains how ACS is addressing those disparities by combining research, patient support, and advocacy on a national and global scale. The focus shifts to the ACS CARES app, a groundbreaking initiative aiming to personalize cancer care support by providing users with a digital platform to navigate cancer information and connect with trained specialists 24/7. Dr. Morris extends an invitation for collaboration, stressing the importance of conversations to optimize cancer care delivery. Tune in, learn, and become a part of the movement to shape a brighter and more compassionate future in cancer care!Resources: Connect with and follow Bonny Morris on LinkedIn. Follow the American Cancer Society on LinkedIn and visit their website. Learn more about the ACS CARES App here. Download the ACS CARES App on the App Store here or on the Google Play Store here.

Psychedelics can help individuals navigate significant life challenges and gain new perspectives.In this episode, Niko Skievaski, co-founder and CEO of Althea, discusses the transformative potential of psychedelics in mental health. Niko explains the growing evidence that psychedelics can offer better outcomes than traditional psychiatric treatments for conditions like PTSD, depression, and addiction. Throughout this interview with Saul Marquez, he talks about the resurgence of research at top institutions, the development of new software to support regulatory compliance and practice management, and the bipartisan support for psychedelic programs. Niko also shares personal stories on psychedelics and societal issues like AI, climate change, and political unrest, while highlighting an entrepreneur's journey in health tech and the need for a more inclusive and effective approach to mental health.Tune in and learn about the future of psychedelics in healthcare and the innovative efforts to integrate these treatments into mainstream medicine!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect and follow Niko Skievaski on LinkedIn. Learn more about Althea on their LinkedIn and website. Listen to Niko’s previous interview on our podcast here.

Breakthroughs in healthcare technology over the past ten years are painting a promising picture for the future of medicine.In this episode, Stanley Bergman, Chairman and CEO of Henry Schein, shares his leadership journey and highlights the transformative power of healthcare technology, particularly in dentistry. He emphasizes collaboration, trust, and patient access, advocating for a future where dentistry and medicine work together to improve overall health through prevention and education.Tune in and learn about the evolving landscape of healthcare and dentistry, the role of technology, and the importance of collaborative efforts to improve health outcomes.Resources: Connect with and follow Stanley Bergman on LinkedIn. Follow the Henry Schein company on LinkedIn and discover their website! Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health.

Being told 'no' can motivate one to think differently and discover new pathsIn this episode, Brittany Strelow offers a unique perspective on PAs' evolving roles and their vital contribution to filling healthcare gaps, particularly in primary care and rural settings. She discusses the exciting potential of emerging trends such as telehealth, artificial intelligence, and hospital-at-home models to revolutionize patient care and shares invaluable insights from her extensive academic work and advocacy efforts in legislation into the future of healthcare and the endless possibilities for PAs to make a significant impact.Stay tuned and learn how PAs are addressing health disparities, pioneering new care models, and driving innovation in healthcare.Resources: Connect with and follow Brittany Strelow on LinkedIn. Learn more about the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) on LinkedIn and the website. Check out the Journal of the American Academy of PAs (JAAPA) website!

One in three U.S. adults are pre-diabetic, yet 80% remain unaware of their condition.In this episode, Laurence Girard, the CEO and founder of Fruit Street Health, shares his journey as a healthcare entrepreneur, raising over $33 million in equity financing and delivering the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program via telehealth. Initially offering telemedicine software for dietitians, Fruit Street pivoted to diabetes prevention based on advice from a Fitbit executive, resulting in a program that reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by over 58% and is more effective than metformin. Despite facing a setback from a competing distributor, Fruit Street’s program, which includes live group video chats with dietitians, food tracking, and partnerships with LabCorp and Modified Health, has received Medicare funding and a grant from the American Diabetes Association. Laurence emphasizes the importance of good science, patient experience, and prevention in healthcare and encourages providers and payers to support CDC-recognized diabetes prevention programs to reverse prediabetes.Tune in and learn how Fruit Street is making strides in diabetes prevention and public health!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect and follow Laurence Girard on LinkedIn. Learn more about Fruit Street on their LinkedIn and website.

Emotional sobriety means recognizing and transforming negative thought patterns, requiring a willingness to sit with and understand your emotions.In this insightful episode, Dr. Andrew Seefeld, Addiction Specialist, & Medical Director, Emergency Department at Speare Memorial Hospital, shares his personal journey of overcoming emotional and physical struggles through emotional sobriety, a concept focused on transforming negative thought patterns that lead to destructive behaviors. Dr. Seefeld explains that while emotions are automatic, feelings are conscious reflections that can be managed, and by addressing negative thought patterns, he has transformed his life and helped others through his work and the free app, myLifeLink. He emphasizes choosing healthy behaviors and his mission to help others achieve emotional sobriety, sharing his shift from emergency medicine to addiction medicine to educate and support those struggling with addiction and mental health issues.Tune in and learn how emotional sobriety can transform your life and help you break free from negative thought patterns and behaviors!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect and follow Andrew Seefeld on LinkedIn and X. Learn more about myLifeLink on their LinkedIn and website. Download the myLifeLink app on the App Store and Google Play.