Vanguards of Health Care by Bloomberg Intelligence

Impulse Dynamics has innovated cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) technology to relieve the symptoms for millions of heart failure patients, CEO Simos Kedikoglou explains to Bloomberg Intelligence. In this Vanguards of Health Care podcast episode, Simos sits down with BI analyst Matt Henriksson for an in-depth interview on Impulse Dynamics, recent developments in CCM, and the future of combining CCM with traditional defibrillator technology to create a two-for-one heart failure treatment device.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vicarious Surgical aims to disrupt the surgical robotic market by streamlining its robotic system to provide the necessary tools for a range of medical procedures, all within a single incision that is less than two centimeters, Cofounder and CEO Adam Sachs explains to Bloomberg Intelligence. In this Vanguards of Health Care podcast episode, Sachs sits down with BI analyst Matt Henriksson for an in-depth interview to discuss recent developments in robotic surgery, the company’s upcoming US launch and the Hollywood classic film Fantastic Voyage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitor (CGM) technology is transforming how patients measure their sugar levels by simplifying their diabetes management, CEO Kevin Sayer explains to Bloomberg Intelligence. In this Vanguards of Health Care podcast episode, Sayer sits down with BI analyst Matt Henriksson for an in-depth interview to talk about the company, its new G7 launch, expanded reimbursement coverage and marketing with recording artist, songwriter and Type 1 diabetes patient Nick Jonas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 GoodRx is a marketplace, sort of like the Switzerland of health care, working with all constituents on behalf of the customer, co-founder and co-CEO Doug Hirsch explains to Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Vanguards of Health Care podcast, Hirsch sits down with BI analyst Jonathan Palmer to talk about GoodRx’s evolving business model, the power of its brand and why he’s not worried about structural changes to the market for prescription drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trancarent’s at-risk care model enables consumers to reach a physician in less than 60 second with solutions spanning everyday care to pharmacy, home and specialty, CEO and Founder Glen Tullman explains to Bloomberg Intelligence. In this Vanguards of Health Care podcast episode, BI analyst Jonathan Palmer talks with Tullman and explores the health care challenges facing self-insured employers, the shifting landscape of primary care and the benefits of Transcarent’s acquisition of 98point6’s virtual care platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Definitive Healthcare provides commercial intelligence solutions and its software-as-a-service platform is a key differentiator in the $10 billion marketplace that’s helping to drive profitable growth, CEO Robert Musslewhite explains to Bloomberg Intelligence. In this Vanguards of Health Care podcast episode, BI analyst Jonathan Palmer sits down with Musslewhite for an in-depth interview about the company and how it’s data transformation and analytics are helping its clients to uncover opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

iRhythm Technologies’ Zio ambulatory cardiac monitors have the potential to change how doctors screen for atrial fibrillation and other arrythmias by combining miniaturized biosensors and data analytics into a wearable device, CEO Quentin Blackford explains to Bloomberg Intelligence. In this Vanguards of Health Care podcast episode, Blackford sits down with BI analyst Matthew Henriksson for an in-depth interview to talk about iRhythm and how its systems allow patients to be monitored outside of medical offices without disrupting their everyday lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Omada Health’s virtual-first care (V1C) platform and other digital solutions are building momentum across employers and providers, with one in 10 commercially insured adults having access to its products and services, CEO and co-founder Sean Duffy explains to Bloomberg Intelligence. In this Vanguards of Health Care podcast episode, BI analyst Jonathan Palmer talks about the genesis of the company with Duffy and explores the challenges facing benefits managers, the evolution of virtual care and the rapid changes coming to primary care via M&A.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zocdoc Founder & CEO Oliver Kharraz joins Bloomberg Intelligence healthcare analyst Jonathan Palmer to discuss how Zocdoc’s evolving business model is creating sustainable value across the healthcare system. We also dive into some of the latest trends at the intersection of technology and healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.