Outcomes Rocket

Are you thinking about the user experience? And if you are, kudos to you. If you're not, it's time.In this episode, Geoff McCleary, VP of Global Connected Health Lead at Capgemini, delves into the intersection of innovation and connected medtech devices in the healthcare industry. Drawing on his personal experience with his son's type 1 diabetes diagnosis, Geoff emphasizes the transformative power of technology in healthcare. He discusses the challenges of balancing innovation with strategic focus, highlighting the need for a well-defined approach. Geoff sheds light on the potential of connected medtech devices to revolutionize patient care, citing examples of improved outcomes and alternative value models. The conversation underscores the importance of user experience, with Geoff offering insights into how Capgemini navigates the complex landscape of patient-centric solutions. Tune in and learn about the crucial role of innovation in shaping the future of healthcare.Resources: Connect with and follow Geoff on LinkedIn. Follow Capgemini on LinkedIn. Visit the Capgemini website here.

Digital transformation in healthcare empowers patients to become active participants in their health journey.In this episode, Dr. Rob Fraser, Chief Scientific Officer, President, and co-founder of Molecular YOU Corporation, discusses the transformative potential of digital health in patient engagement and empowerment. He explains how Molecular YOU specializes in personalized medicine, analyzing over 250 blood markers to assess disease risk and provide early interventions. Throughout this conversation, Rob highlights the role of dynamic factors, such as lifestyle and environment, in shaping health outcomes, along with the significance of wearable monitoring devices. He also shares compelling examples of Molecular YOU's impact, including early detection of conditions like Alzheimer's and autism, as well as life-saving interventions, like identifying pancreatic cancer in its early stages. Tune in to the full episode for insights into the future of personalized medicine and proactive health management!Resources:  Connect with and follow Rob Fraser on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Molecular YOU on LinkedIn and their website.

A hybrid delivery model in cardiovascular care can drive better patient outcomes by bridging the gap between traditional and value-based approaches.In this episode, Ian Koons discusses the gaps in traditional cardiovascular care, emphasizing the need for a hybrid delivery model to improve patient outcomes, and highlights the challenges cardiologists face in transitioning to value-based care.Tune in to learn more about how Karoo Health is revolutionizing cardiovascular care delivery and making a difference in patients' lives! Resources: Connect and follow Ian Koons on LinkedIn. Follow Karoo Health on LinkedIn. Discover the Karoo Health 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.

Optimizing care while centering it around the patient allows for innovation without compromising quality.In this episode, Bryan Carey and Jane Whang spotlight the innovative assisted hygiene model of Benevis, where dental assistants support hygienists, ensuring efficient care delivery to millions in 120 underserved areas. Bryan emphasizes the integration of oral care with overall health, drawing from experiences in the emergency room business to underscore the role of information sharing in improving outcomes, while Jane advocates for educating individuals, particularly children, on the significance of oral health, promoting collaborative efforts among public health teams, businesses, and foundations such as Glo Good.Tune in and learn how collaborative efforts can shape a healthier future for children and families!Resources: Connect with and follow Bryan Carey on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Benevis on their LinkedIn and website. Connect with and follow Jane Whang on LinkedIn.  Discover more about the Glo Good Foundation here.

Continuous innovation is key to staying relevant and effective in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.In this episode, Scott Hondros, Vice President of Services, Commercialization, and Strategy at CenTrak, narrates his journey into healthcare, inspired by his wife's complex pregnancy, which led him to appreciate the various roles within hospitals. CenTrak aims to enhance efficiency in healthcare settings by providing software, hardware, and services to automate processes and improve patient care, and in this interview, Scott explains how they focus on room-level locating technology, catering to patient, clinician, and device tracking needs. He highlights how their solutions address challenges like staff safety and equipment maintenance, aiming to alleviate operational burdens and improve patient outcomes. Scott also emphasizes continuous innovation and the use of technologies like AI and mobile devices to enhance operational and clinical efficiencies, urging listeners to engage with frontline staff for better solution alignment.Tune in and learn how CenTrak is revolutionizing healthcare operations for the better!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Scott on LinkedIn here. Learn more about CenTrak on LinkedIn and their website.

Generative AI has tremendous potential to address workforce challenges in healthcare.In this episode, Kaveh Safavi, the Senior Managing Director of Global Health at Accenture, delves into the importance of leveraging technology, specifically generative AI, to transform the future of healthcare and alleviate the current workforce challenges. Kaveh discusses the potential of generative AI in healthcare, highlighting its ability to support and augment various language-based tasks, leading to enhanced productivity and efficiency. He also cautions healthcare organizations about the responsible use of this technology, emphasizing the importance of understanding its limitations and ensuring the protection of patient privacy.Tune in as the demand for accessible and timely healthcare continues to rise. This episode provides valuable insights into how generative AI can revolutionize the industry and address some pressing challenges we face today.Resources: Connect with and follow Kaveh Safavi on LinkedIn. Follow Accenture on LinkedIn. Visit the Accenture website here.

A groundbreaking restorative neurostimulation therapy for chronic mechanical low back pain is addressing its root cause and providing significant relief.In this episode, Simon Thomson, founder of Pain and Neuromodulation Consulting Ltd, shares insights on the groundbreaking work he's doing for chronic mechanical low back pain. He explains how ReActiv8 involves a restorative neurostimulation mechanism of action to address multifidus dysfunction caused by overloaded soft tissues, muscles, bones, and joints, aiming to restore muscle function gradually over time. Dr. Thomson emphasizes the therapy's success in both older and younger patient cohorts and highlights its advantages over traditional palliative back pain management methods. He also discusses the results of post-market clinical studies, which show similar benefits for both younger and older patient populations and a positive long-term impact. This episode is a must-listen for all those seeking effective alternative solutions for chronic mechanical low-back pain who might benefit from the transformative potential of ReActiv8 therapy.Resources:  Check more episodes of this Thought Leadership Series here. Watch the entire interview here. Connect and follow Simon Thomson on LinkedIn and X. Visit Simon Thomson’s website and email him here. Listen to a previous Outcomes Rocket episode about ReActiv8 here. Read Simon Thomson’s insightful paper on restorative neurostimulation for chronic mechanical low back pain here.

With regulatory changes, patients now possess control over their medical records, and MatchRite Care's app enables them to share their health data, shaping the future of healthcare.In this episode, Chris Jones, the CEO of MatchRite Care, discusses how MatchRite Care is transforming the healthcare landscape and the evolution of medical records management, highlighting the significance of patient empowerment and engagement. Chris opens up about the hurdles of aligning a customer-centric vision with investor expectations, especially given their commitment to self-funding. Join Jim and Chris as they discuss key healthcare opportunities and challenges, the impact of patient-centric data on AI, and the need for secure, interoperable platforms.Resources: Connect with and follow Chris on LinkedIn. Discover more about MatchRite on Linkedin and the website.

In an atmosphere of transparency and collaboration between sales and marketing teams, alignment of efforts towards common objectives is fostered.In this episode, Danielle D'Amico, Regional Manager at Stryker, shares valuable insights on the importance of collaboration between sales and marketing. Throughout the interview, she emphasizes the significance of understanding both sales and marketing, highlighting that marketing provides a broad perspective of the industry, while sales offers depth and intimacy with customers in the trenches. Danielle debunks the misconception of friction between the two functions and stresses the importance of trust, communication, and a shared commitment to common goals in fostering a collaborative culture. She also discusses the critical role of data integrity in building trust and credibility between sales and marketing teams.Tune in as Danielle provides practical advice for creating a collaborative culture and leveraging data to drive faster growth.Resources:  Check more episodes of this Thought Leadership Series here. Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Danielle D'Amico on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Stryker on LinkedIn.  Learn about the demo with AcuityMD.

Getting involved allows individuals to shape the future of healthcare and contribute to the development of smart care facilities.In this episode, Steve Lieber, an Independent Consultant, discusses the exciting development of the Smart Hospital Maturity Model, which aims to bring order to the adoption of smart care technologies in healthcare facilities. Drawing on his past involvement in developing the EMR Adoption Model, Steve emphasizes the need for a structured approach to measuring the adoption of smart technologies in healthcare, similar to the EMRAM model. He stresses the importance of considering various dimensions, including clinical care, efficiency, human factors, environmental factors, and processes, highlighting the involvement of key stakeholders, including healthcare executives, CHIME, and other organizations, in shaping the model. Steve explains how the model will provide actionable insights to participating facilities, helping them identify opportunities for improvement and benchmark their progress, and discusses the progression framework of the model, which ranges from basic point solutions to more advanced platforms integrating smart technologies.Tune in and learn how you can contribute to the advancement of smart care facilities today!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Steve Lieber on LinkedIn here. Listen to Steve’s previous interview on the podcast here.