Communities Deploy AI to Expand Affordable Healthcare with Solange Baptiste ITPC Executive Director
Host Ben Plumley is joined by Solange Baptiste of ITPC, an influential non-profit expert in strengthening healthcare access in developing countries, employing the strengths and minimizing the risks of new technology, particularly AI. Its an even more urgent challenge in the wake of massive funding cuts from the US. Solange shares her insights on the
state of global health and how communities are adapting to new healthcare realities. They discuss ITPC's efforts in community-led monitoring, the impact of data collection on global health initiatives, and potential global health funding alternatives to donor aid. The conversation also explores how AI can be a powerful tool for communities if managed ethically, and the importance of building a unified African agenda to combat global health challenges. Solange offers a deeply insightful perspective on the future of healthcare, social justice, and the role of technology in transforming health systems.
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00:00 Introduction
and Host Welcome
00:04 The Role of AI
in Global Health
01:16 Guest
Introduction: Solange Baptist
01:44 ITPC's Mission
and Evolution
06:57 Challenges and
Changes in Global Health Funding
09:37 Community-Led
Monitoring and Responses
17:00 Global Health
Financing and Future Directions
23:43 Ubuntu
Principles and Community Contribution
23:53 The Power
Dynamics in Africa
25:25 Artificial
Intelligence in Global Health
27:42 Challenges and
Opportunities of AI
30:40 Digitalization
and Data Privacy Concerns
38:53 Future of
Global Health and Leadership
42:35 Affordability
and Access to Medicines
45:43 Global
Solidarity and Systemic Change
50:25 Conclusion and
Final Thoughts
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May 15, 2025
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A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley
Encore: Unity Stoakes on How to Use Storytelling to Scale Your Business
We’re taking a short break while we work on our new season, but in the meantime, we’ve got a special encore episode from our archives with Unity Stoakes, President & Co-founder of StartUp Health, to discuss the power of branding and storytelling.
In this insightful conversation, you’ll learn:
The importance of a strong brand identity for startups
Lessons learned from building StartUp Health’s brand that has become synonymous with health innovation
How to leverage media and storytelling to amplify your message
The benefits of our Health Moonshot Community Membership program
This episode is a must-listen for any founder looking to build a successful and impactful healthcare company.
Tune in now and gain valuable insights from a seasoned entrepreneur and storyteller.
Stay tuned, and we’ll be back soon with more fresh content!
Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world’s biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, magazine, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Community Membership. To schedule a call and see if you qualify to join and increase brand awareness through our multi-media storytelling efforts, submit our three-minute application. If you’re mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit.
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May 15, 2025
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StartUp Health NOW Podcast
Secrets for Strategic Supply Chain Leadership with Steve Downey, Chief Supply Chain and Support Services Officer at Cleveland Clinic
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.com
A proactive approach to innovation, cross-industry learning, and open knowledge sharing is fundamental to achieving supply chain excellence in healthcare.
In this episode, Steve Downey, Chief Supply Chain and Support Services Officer at Cleveland Clinic, shares how his team earned recognition in the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 by fostering a culture of continuous innovation and learning from other industries. He discusses leveraging digital transformation through a standardized tech stack across the system, enabling tools like AI for contract analysis and RPA for product conversions. Steve emphasizes the importance of people and collaboration, highlighting a "team of teams" culture that balances global standards with local empowerment and clinically-driven decisions. He also underscores the strategic role of supply chain in navigating financial pressures and enhancing patient outcomes, encouraging leaders to embrace this moment of opportunity.
Tune in and learn how strategic leadership and advanced technologies are reshaping healthcare supply chains!
Resources:
Connect with and follow Steve Downey on LinkedIn.
Follow the Cleveland Clinic on LinkedIn and explore their website.
May 15, 2025
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Outcomes Rocket
How A Multi-Tiered Governance Drives Healthcare Supply Chain Success with Conrad Emmerich, Advocate Health’s Chief Procurement Officer and SVP of Supply Chain Management
A robust governance structure, strong clinical relationships, and a focus on people are crucial for achieving supply chain excellence in healthcare.
In this episode, Conrad Emmerich, Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Advocate Health, shares how his organization consistently earns recognition from Gartner for supply chain excellence. He explains that their clinically driven decision-making is supported by a robust governance structure involving over 450 team members across all levels. Conrad emphasizes the importance of developing and empowering their people and highlights their digital transformation, including a unified ERP system and advanced analytics that were crucial during Hurricane Helene. He concludes by stressing the growing need for supply chain leaders to be strategic, expert contributors within their organizations.
Tune in and learn how these strategies improve patient outcomes, manage costs, and drive innovation!
Resources:
Connect with and follow Conrad Emmerich on LinkedIn.
Follow Advocate Health on LinkedIn and explore their website.
May 15, 2025
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Outcomes Rocket
Obstetric and Gynecologic Health Series: Vulvar Conditions
Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP
Guest: Jenna Johnson, APRN, CNP, DNP
In this episode, we focus on understanding and differentiating common vulvar conditions with guest Jenna Johnson, APRN, CNP, DNP. We will cover how to recognize conditions such as risk factors, signs and symptoms, and gain insight into how these conditions are diagnosed and treated. We’ll also highlight helpful ways to compare these common vulvar health conditions.
By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to:
Differentiate common vulvar conditions.
Understand the definition, causes/risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for common vulvar conditions.
Identify features that help compare common vulvar conditions.
Learn more about this series: Mayo Clinic Talks: Obstetric and Gynecologic Health | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
Connect and listen with Mayo Clinic Podcasts | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
May 15, 2025
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Mayo Clinic Talks
From Beast Games Champ to Rare Disease Warrior: Jeff Allen’s 365-Mile Ruck for His Son’s Creatine Transporter Deficiency
In this episode, Jeffrey Allen, a passionate advocate for rare disease awareness and a dedicated father to Lucas, who has creatine transporter deficiency.
(CTD is also referred to as SLC6A8 Deficiency, CRTR, and X-linked Creatine Transporter Deficiency.Mutations in the SLC6A8 gene result in CTD.While patients with CTD have the necessary AGAT and GAMT enzymes to form creatine, the creatine transporter does not function properly. This results in creatine in the bloodstream, but not in the brain and muscles.)
Jeffrey shares his journey of parenting a child with a rare disease, the life lessons he has learned from Lucas, and his experiences participating in the Ruck for Rare and the Beast Games. He emphasizes the importance of community support, advocacy, and the beauty found in challenges. The conversation highlights the significance of genetic testing and awareness for rare diseases, as well as the need for connection and communication among parents in similar situations.
May 15, 2025
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Once Upon A Gene
Why great patient outcomes don’t protect female doctors from burnout
Pediatrician and holistic wellness expert Noemi Adame discusses her article, "Having a female doctor is better for your health, but not for hers." She highlights research indicating patients often experience better outcomes—including lower mortality, readmission, and post-surgical complication rates—when treated by female physicians, potentially linked to factors like longer visits and stronger adherence to guidelines. However, Noemi contrasts this with the significant personal toll on female doctors, who face higher burnout rates, a greater burden of uncompensated tasks like EMR messages (receiving 25 percent more requests), and a concerning lack of the longevity advantage seen in the general female population. She critiques the corporate medical system for failing to adequately support or compensate female physicians for the qualitative differences in their care delivery and the associated emotional labor. Noemi strongly advises female colleagues to protect their own well-being by considering alternatives to corporate employment, such as Direct Primary Care (DPC), independent contracting, or building a personal brand, while also acknowledging the unique challenges women face in setting boundaries within these models. Actionable takeaways emphasize the critical need for female physicians to prioritize self-care, implement sustainable practice systems, and advocate for themselves, whether inside or outside traditional employment structures. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Now you can streamline and customize documentation, surface information right at the point of care, and automate tasks with just a click. Part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, Dragon Copilot offers an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform to help unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise—and it's built on a foundation of trust. It's time to ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended
May 15, 2025
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The Podcast by KevinMD
Opening the Vault: Germany’s Health Data Soon Accessible for Research
Starting Summer 2025, researchers and innovators across Europe will be able to apply for access to one of the largest pseudonymized health datasets in the EU—via Germany's Health Data Lab at BfArM. In this discussion, Head of Health Data Lab (BfArM) Dr. Steffen Heß, scientist with has extensive experience in combining scientific expertise with data analysis in the healthcare sector, talks about conditions to access and analyse data from the Health Data Hub, differences between digital twins, synthetic data and real world data and more.
📊 Covering 95% of the population, the dataset includes:
Claims data from 95 statutory health insurers
Linked electronic health records (from 2025)
💡 Who can apply?
Anyone under GDPR jurisdiction with a research project aligned with public interest (medical research, health system improvement, epidemiology). Industry is welcome too—as long as the purpose complies.
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#healthdata #digitalhealth #EHDS #AI #research #Germany #syntheticdata #healthinnovation #datasharing #privacy
May 15, 2025
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Faces of Digital Health
Global Innovators: Rewriting the Rules of Digital Health from Barcelona
In Episode 6 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we touch down in the vibrant city of Barcelona to meet Cristian Pascual, co-founder and CEO of MEDIKTOR and driving force behind the Barcelona Health Hub.Cristian shares the journey from brainstorming sessions to building a clinically validated AI triage tool now deployed across multiple countries. As an engineer-turned-health innovator, he explains how MEDIKTOR mixes sharp tech with clinical relevance, and why Barcelona’s mix of hospital infrastructure, digital talent, and supportive government policy created the perfect launchpad. We also explore the creation of the Barcelona Health Hub inside a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, once a hospital, now a thriving center of health tech collaboration. This episode highlights how Cristian’s team is building healthcare's future, right from the heart of Catalonia.
May 15, 2025
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DOCSF – Digital Orthopaedics Conference San Francisco
Rural Health & Maternity Care: Maternal Care Deserts & the Impact of Policy
Welcome back to Rural Health Today! This episode is the third installment of our series, Rural Health & Maternity Care, and we’re talking with Carrie Cochran-McClain, Chief Policy Officer at the National Rural Health Association. Between birthing center closures and harmful legislation, maternal healthcare seems to be deteriorating in rural America. Carrie is here to share her perspective and insight as an expert in the impact of policy on rural health. We’ll talk about maternal healthcare deserts, rural vulnerabilities, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.
Learn more about our show at ruralhealthtoday.com.
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May 15, 2025
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Rural Health Today
Keynote: Stability Versus Innovation and The Great CIO Escape Room with Reid Stephan
May 15, 2025: Reid Stephan, VP and CIO of St. Luke's Health System, explores the constant battle for prioritization in healthcare. The discussion delves into the tension between vendor partnerships and innovation, challenging the notion that vendor alignment equals strategic vision. Satya Nadella claims "AI hasn't delivered much yet" while Bill Gates predicts AI replacing doctors within a decade. Reid offers a nuanced perspective, suggesting, "People aren't wanting tools that look smart. They want tools that are simple... that get out of the way and just get to work." Key Points:06:42 Innovation vs. Standardization 22:21 Simplify Your “Smart” Tools23:09 The CIO Escape Room30:28 In-house Development 33:22 Mentorship and Emerging TechnologiesX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
May 15, 2025
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This Week Health: Conference
Music’s Role in Aging Well with Dr. Xiaoyan Sun
What if your favorite song could unlock forgotten memories? Hear about the latest discoveries from Dr. Xiaoyan Sun, a neurologist and
leading voice in cognitive aging research, to explore how music can enhance
memory. It can even improve emotional well-being in older adults—especially those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease.
What You’ll Learn:
Dr. Sun shares a powerful reminder from Dr. M. Lee Pearce: "What good is all the medical science in the world in extending life if it is not accompanied by an acceptable quality of life?"
If you or a loved one are navigating memory changes, or you're simply curious about how music supports aging brains, this episode is a must-listen!
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Aging Like a Pro began as a healthy aging seminar series in partnership with community centers, libraries and senior organizations that focuses on mitigating social isolation and loneliness while offering information for healthy aging and brain health.
Genetic factors cannot be controlled, but many environmental and lifestyle factors can be prevented or managed to reduce risk of memory decline and even Alzheimer’s disease.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in the cutting-edge research being done at the University of Miami’s McKnight Brain Institute, contact us here:
umiamimbi@miami.edu
We wish to thank the Ansin Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, and the McKnight Brain Research Foundation for their support.
Guest Bio:
Dr. Xiaoyan Sun is a board-certified neurologist with
specialized training in cognitive and behavioral neurology. Her global medical journey began in China, where she earned her M.D., followed by a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Japan. After completing her neurology residency in South Carolina and fellowship training in Boston, she now serves patients with memory and cognitive issues at the University of Miami’s Memory Disorder Clinic. As Clinical Director at the Brain Endowment Bank, she leads clinical diagnosis of donor brains. Dr. Sun is also a dedicated educator and researcher, with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Learn more at:
https://mbi-umiami.org/about-mbi/
Host Bio:
Rosa Hart, BSN, RN, SCRN combines her expertise in neuro care and patient advocacy with a passion for storytelling. She is the creator and host of the internationally award-winning podcast "Stronger After Stroke", developed for the Norton Neuroscience Institute. This resource has reached stroke survivors and their loved ones worldwide, providing hope and practical strategies for achieving their best quality of life after stroke. Consequently, she is dedicated to amplifying public health messaging through media.
Connect on LinkedIN:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-hart-scrn/
May 15, 2025
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Aging Like A Pro
Mike Pace: From Pool Laps to Policy Maps
Picture this: you’re 7 years old, just got rejected from every game on the block, so you cannonball into the YMCA pool… 15 years later, you’re one of the top U.S. swimmers. Fast forward another few decades, you’re sitting at a desk once occupied by Andy Molnar at Pear, building the digital health reimbursement movement one payer at a time. 🧠💥
This week on #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy Jim Joyce and I dive into OG territory with Michael Pace, the swimming, startup-slaying, palm-loving advisor.
🔍 MAHA Movement
🖥️ Digital Health’s Role in New Administration Policies
💊 DTx and the Reimbursement Policy
🧠 PDURS Software Guidelines: Pharma Meets Digital
🧩 Trump's executive order on pharma pricing...
👇 Hit play.
May 14, 2025
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Shot of Digital Health Therapy
NEJM This Week — May 15, 2025
Featuring articles on multiple sclerosis, narcolepsy type 1, antiretroviral therapy in children with HIV, and porcine kidney xenotransplantation; a review article on Ph-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia; a case report of a woman with peritonsillar swelling and bleeding; and Perspectives on the power of physicians in dangerous times, on community health centers, on AI-driven clinical documentation, and on driving Jackson. Supplement to the New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 392, No. 19.
May 14, 2025
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NEJM This Week – Audio Summaries
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