The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast

Author and former CTO Susannah Fox discusses patient-led healthcare innovations, the four patient archetypes, the importance of including patient perspectives in decision-making, and the debate over compensating patients for collaborating with companies.

The podcast discusses evaluating diabetes monitoring apps, industry standards, innovations in health testing, FDA approval for a continuous glucose monitor, Dexcom's Stello for blood sugar monitoring, healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship, and innovative payment models for ACO selection.

Joanna Strober, CEO of MIDI Health, discusses the Midlife Women's Care Gap, emphasizing the lack of appropriate healthcare for women in perimenopause and menopause. She shares insights on virtual healthcare platforms and her experiences in the digital health industry. The podcast explores women's health challenges and the importance of prioritization and partnership in parenting and entrepreneurship.

Delving into the aftermath of a major cyberattack on Change Healthcare, the podcast explores the vulnerabilities in healthcare infrastructure and data protection. It discusses emergency payments, ransom incidents, company acquisitions, and the debate on enhancing cybersecurity in healthcare organizations. The episode also touches on Ronnie Jackson's credentials and the speaker's journey from healthcare consulting to journalism.

Exploring the use of ketamine infusion therapy and other psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions. Dr. Allie Sharma shares insights on the effectiveness of ketamine, the therapy process, and the latest research. The podcast also discusses the integration of music in therapy sessions, the surreal experience of ketamine infusion, and the stigma surrounding psychedelic medical treatments.

The podcast covers headlines in digital health, including a VC buying a hospital and a new permanent co-host joining. They discuss cyber attacks in healthcare, United facing a Bitcoin ransom payment, challenges in digital health and obesity treatments, and value-based care initiatives and transitions in healthcare.

Jody Hoyos from Prevent Cancer Foundation discusses cancer prevention, early detection, lifestyle choices, and challenges in cancer research. Reflects on 50 years of progress in treatment, aims for a world without cancer deaths.

Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death in 18-45 year olds in the US, claiming more lives than car crashes and gun violence combined. After Dr. Beth Weinstock lost her son to what she calls “the most devastating health crisis this generation has ever seen,” she decided to do something about it. In this episode, we discuss a harm-reduction approach to protecting young people from accidental fentanyl poisoning. This is a replay from 2022.Learn more about Dr. Weinstock's organization, BirdieLight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David, meet Goliath.In this episode, digital health veteran Stuart Green (SVP and General Manager of the Life Science Business at Veridigm) shares all the secrets of what large incumbents want when working with startups. Stuart offers great insights and advice to founders looking to sell to, partner with, or get acquired by the Goliaths of healthcare.We cover:Understanding the unmet needs of large healthcare companiesHow to best position your company to incumbents for sales, partnerships, or M&AThe role data plays in the pharmaceutical industry, and how this has evolvedImproving the EHR experience for physicians and making it more efficient and user-friendlyFollow Stuart Green on XLearn more about VeradigmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ali Diab, Founder and CEO of Collective Health, shares insights on scaling his company, the importance of transparency in healthcare, and empowering employers to drive positive change in the industry. Topics include transitioning to a free market healthcare system, the role of information asymmetry in health insurance, and the benefits of self-insurance. Diab also discusses the complexities of the US healthcare market and proposes a nationalized health system for a more inclusive market.