While the global health community wrenches its clothes and gnashes its teeth in Switzerland at the 78th World Health Assembly, Dr Mike Reid, Associate Director of the Center for Global Health Diplomacy, UCSF joins Ben in an entertaining and wide ranging exploration of a positive, forward-looking agenda for global health. Topics include global health security, one health, mis- and disinformation in the doctor-patient relationship, health technology and specific future uses and pitfalls of AI to improve access to healthcare in developing countries. Mike offers a promise of a future episode on channelling philanthropic dollars into sovereign wealth funds for global health investments. And finally they reflect on their upbringing in the UK with its “free at the point of delivery” National Health Service, and argue over which of the modern Cambridge University Colleges they went to most resembles a multi-story car park.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:09 World Health Assembly Insights
01:18 Guest Introduction: Dr. Mike Reed
03:40 Mike Reid’s Background and Career
05:58 Global Health Security and Solidarity
11:28 The One Health Agenda
14:12 Artificial Intelligence in Global Health
37:26 Navigating Healthcare Systems
43:48 Closing Remarks and Future Topics
Mike’s Substack: https://reimaginingglobalhealth.substack.com/
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May 19, 2025
Send us a textThe FDA is charging ahead with generative AI, claiming it can cut scientific review times from days to minutes. But is this innovation or recklessness? In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams and John Driscoll debate whether the FDA’s rapid deployment of AI is a smart move or a potentially dangerous shortcut.Stream our episode with FDA leader, Dr. Marty Makary, here. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHFollow CareTalk on LinkedInBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterSupport the show⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.
May 16, 2025
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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https://www.gatesnotes.com/work/save-lives/reader/20-years-to-give-away-virtually-all-my-wealth
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
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
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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Youtube: https://youtu.be/CltdPRvz_9w
#healthdata #digitalhealth #EHDS #AI #research #Germany #syntheticdata #healthinnovation #datasharing #privacy
May 15, 2025
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
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...
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May 14, 2025
Graph Therapeutics combines AI-driven perturbation modeling with multi-omics data to develop targeted therapies for patients with complex immune-mediated diseases who currently lack effective treatment options.
May 13, 2025
In this engaging session, Eric Glazer sits down with Jessica Vander Zanden, VP of Operations at Network Health, a Wisconsin-based plan known for its top-tier CMS ratings and commitment to exceptional provider and member experiences. Jessica shares two standout strategies driving the organization’s success: a unique approach to treating providers as valued customers and transforming their call center into a powerful engine for improving CAHPS and Star Ratings. Discover how Network Health redefines healthcare engagement through operational excellence, provider partnership, and member-centric service design. This session was part of the the Healthcare Engagement Virtual Summit: Strategies for Plans to Engage Consumers and Providers on May 8, 2025, co-sponsored by Bright Spots in Healthcare, TytoCare and Navina. For more information on the summit and to see the full video, please go to: https://www.tytocare.com/virtual-summit-healthcare-engagement-strategies-for-plans-to-engage-consumers-and-providers/
May 13, 2025
In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we talk with Dr. Joseph Maratt, a surgeon leading digital innovation in his 15-partner orthopedic group in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Maratt shares how AI scribes are making a real difference in his day-to-day, boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and often picking up on details human scribes might miss.He also explains how robotics has transformed his approach to knee replacement, enabling a more personalized, muscle-sparing technique. From championing new tools to building buy-in across his team, Dr. Maratt offers real-world insights into what it takes to adopt technology in a clinical setting.He shares his thoughts on how AI could shape surgical workflows, decision-making, and patient engagement. Don’t miss his session in the Arthroplasty breakout at DOCSF 2025, where he’ll talk about the tools driving smarter, more human-centered orthopedic care.
May 13, 2025
Today on HITea With Grace, I was honored to sit down with the brilliant Anne Tumlinson—CEO of ATI Advisory and Founder of Daughterhood, a nonprofit community for family caregivers. Anne brings a unique blend of policy expertise, research insight, and personal passion to the conversation as we unpack the complexities of long-term care in America.
From the broken financing system to where tech and innovation can (and can’t) help, Anne doesn’t hold back. She breaks down:
Why solving the long-term care financing gap remains elusive—and why insurance has to be part of the solution.
Where the private sector has stepped up (and stumbled), and how tech can support care delivery at home.
What sustainable, public-private models might look like—from federal proposals to creative state-led solutions.
How provider-led plans and special needs plans can better serve complex populations and caregivers alike.
The evolving role of family caregivers in healthcare—and what policies like the GUIDE program are doing to help.
We also explore Anne’s views on what it takes to change the system—from how providers think about care, to how we support caregivers with real tools, training, and respect.
And of course, we wrap with a little tea talk! Anne shares the story behind her mug, what drives her, and advice she’d give to women leading in healthcare and health IT.
May 13, 2025
Ben revisits the
application of innovation to deliver healthcare transformation – this time the merging technology with social science to reward undetectability in the fight against HIV. We meet McKinsey Copley,
co-founder and CEO of Shine, who shares his journey from a young volunteer to creating a groundbreaking app that incentivizes HIV patients to remain virally suppressed by providing financial rewards. They discuss the economic and ethical implications of this approach and Shine's potential impact on ending the HIV epidemic. McKinsey also details the pilot project in Las Vegas and the regulatory challenges faced, ensuring the app's effectiveness and security. This episode is a compelling look into how innovative incentives can transform global health. Tune in for insights on compassion, technology, and the future of HIV treatment.
https://www.shineapp.co/
00:00 Introduction to
the Podcast
00:33 Why Focus on
HIV?
01:46 Meet McKinsey
Copley
02:21 McKinsey's
Journey into HIV Advocacy
04:39 Founding One
Tent Health
05:36 Achievements
and Recognition
06:34 Introduction to
Shine
07:00 The 90-90-90
Plan Explained
08:55 The Vision
Behind Shine
12:34 Funding and
Sustainability
16:14 Challenges and
Future Plans
20:39 Choosing Las
Vegas for the Pilot
21:39 The Impact of
Trump's HIV Program
22:58 Shine: Tech
Startup or Program Implementation?
25:01 Mission
Statement: Wrapping the World in Love
27:37 Ensuring Data
Privacy and HIPAA Compliance
32:35 Future
Expansion and Long-Term Strategy
37:04 Call to Action:
Join Shine's Journey
37:52 Contact
Information and Final Thoughts
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May 12, 2025
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jason Brown, Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro North Health; Dr Rae Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer of eHealth Queensland; Dr Mia McLanders, Manager of Research and Innovation at Metro North Health; Fiona Armstrong, CEO at Liquid; and Kate Wylie, Director of Health at Liquid, exploring why healthcare technology so often misses the mark. The discussion dives into why projects fail to scale, how local needs can be balanced with system reform, the importance of genuine co-design, and why adoption, rather than rollout, decides whether healthtech delivers benefit for clinicians and patients.This episode was recorded at the Clinical Skills Development Service at Metro North Health in Brisbane, during a special Future Led panel event hosted by THT+ partners Liquid. The event brought together clinicians, designers and innovators to discuss collaboration, smarter procurement, and systemic reform in healthcare technology.Key TakeawaysTechnology in healthcare is frequently bolted on as an afterthought, often addressing symptoms rather than fundamental causes. This results in fragmented, clunky workflows for clinicians and patients.The healthcare system is highly interconnected, and solving one workflow in isolation may create issues elsewhere. Successful innovation requires a systems approach.Systemic reform needs proactive planning, investment in 'invisible plumbing' (like data standards and interoperability), and a shift away from short-term, patchwork funding.True co-design puts every stakeholder at the table from the beginning, not just for sign-off at the end. Sustainable change comes from interdisciplinary collaboration, not silos.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
May 12, 2025
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jason Brown, Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro North Health; Dr Rae Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer of eHealth Queensland; Dr Mia McLanders, Manager of Research and Innovation at Metro North Health; Fiona Armstrong, CEO at Liquid; and Kate Wylie, Director of Health at Liquid, exploring why healthcare technology so often misses the mark. The discussion dives into why projects fail to scale, how local needs can be balanced with system reform, the importance of genuine co-design, and why adoption, rather than rollout, decides whether healthtech delivers benefit for clinicians and patients.This episode was recorded at the Clinical Skills Development Service at Metro North Health in Brisbane, during a special Future Led panel event hosted by THT+ partners Liquid. The event brought together clinicians, designers and innovators to discuss collaboration, smarter procurement, and systemic reform in healthcare technology.Key TakeawaysTechnology in healthcare is frequently bolted on as an afterthought, often addressing symptoms rather than fundamental causes. This results in fragmented, clunky workflows for clinicians and patients.The healthcare system is highly interconnected, and solving one workflow in isolation may create issues elsewhere. Successful innovation requires a systems approach.Systemic reform needs proactive planning, investment in 'invisible plumbing' (like data standards and interoperability), and a shift away from short-term, patchwork funding.True co-design puts every stakeholder at the table from the beginning, not just for sign-off at the end. Sustainable change comes from interdisciplinary collaboration, not silos.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
May 12, 2025
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jason Brown, Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro North Health; Dr Rae Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer of eHealth Queensland; Dr Mia McLanders, Manager of Research and Innovation at Metro North Health; Fiona Armstrong, CEO at Liquid; and Kate Wylie, Director of Health at Liquid, exploring why healthcare technology so often misses the mark. The discussion dives into why projects fail to scale, how local needs can be balanced with system reform, the importance of genuine co-design, and why adoption, rather than rollout, decides whether healthtech delivers benefit for clinicians and patients.This episode was recorded at the Clinical Skills Development Service at Metro North Health in Brisbane, during a special Future Led panel event hosted by THT+ partners Liquid. The event brought together clinicians, designers and innovators to discuss collaboration, smarter procurement, and systemic reform in healthcare technology.Key TakeawaysTechnology in healthcare is frequently bolted on as an afterthought, often addressing symptoms rather than fundamental causes. This results in fragmented, clunky workflows for clinicians and patients.The healthcare system is highly interconnected, and solving one workflow in isolation may create issues elsewhere. Successful innovation requires a systems approach.Systemic reform needs proactive planning, investment in 'invisible plumbing' (like data standards and interoperability), and a shift away from short-term, patchwork funding.True co-design puts every stakeholder at the table from the beginning, not just for sign-off at the end. Sustainable change comes from interdisciplinary collaboration, not silos.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
May 12, 2025
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jason Brown, Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro North Health; Dr Rae Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer of eHealth Queensland; Dr Mia McLanders, Manager of Research and Innovation at Metro North Health; Fiona Armstrong, CEO at Liquid; and Kate Wylie, Director of Health at Liquid, exploring why healthcare technology so often misses the mark. The discussion dives into why projects fail to scale, how local needs can be balanced with system reform, the importance of genuine co-design, and why adoption, rather than rollout, decides whether healthtech delivers benefit for clinicians and patients.This episode was recorded at the Clinical Skills Development Service at Metro North Health in Brisbane, during a special Future Led panel event hosted by THT+ partners Liquid. The event brought together clinicians, designers and innovators to discuss collaboration, smarter procurement, and systemic reform in healthcare technology.Key TakeawaysTechnology in healthcare is frequently bolted on as an afterthought, often addressing symptoms rather than fundamental causes. This results in fragmented, clunky workflows for clinicians and patients.The healthcare system is highly interconnected, and solving one workflow in isolation may create issues elsewhere. Successful innovation requires a systems approach.Systemic reform needs proactive planning, investment in 'invisible plumbing' (like data standards and interoperability), and a shift away from short-term, patchwork funding.True co-design puts every stakeholder at the table from the beginning, not just for sign-off at the end. Sustainable change comes from interdisciplinary collaboration, not silos.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
May 12, 2025
Dr. Elliot Justin, founder and CEO of MyFirmTech, discusses the pioneering work his company is doing in the realm of smart wearables designed for sexual health. With a background in emergency medicine, Dr. Justin aims to eliminate the stigma around erectile dysfunction by using real data and insights. He explores the company's innovative technology embedded in cock rings (or penile/scrotal constriction devices), which measures erection firmness and frequency to provide valuable health insights, specifically for measuring nocturnal erections. Dr. Justin emphasizes the importance of responsibly handling personal health data, the potential of blockchain technology for data security, and the future of personalized medical care.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:44 Meet Dr. Elliot Justin: Background and Mission
02:50 The Journey to Neuromodulation and FirmTech
06:37 The Importance of Nocturnal Erections
09:18 Developing the FirmTech Ring
11:30 Data Collection and the Dick Database
16:03 The Role of Data in Sexual Health
22:11 Privacy Concerns and Blockchain Technology
23:40 Data Collection and Privacy
25:10 Future of Decentralized Data
25:31 Blockchain Integration Patent and Market Growth
27:15 Clinical Feedback and Applications
28:04 Testosterone Replacement Therapy Insights
30:23 Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
32:50 Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
38:41 Advice for Health Tech Founders
41:03 Inspirational Read - The Earthbreakers by Ernest Haycox
43:04 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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May 12, 2025
Dr. Elliot Justin, founder and CEO of MyFirmTech, discusses the pioneering work his company is doing in the realm of smart wearables designed for sexual health. With a background in emergency medicine, Dr. Justin aims to eliminate the stigma around erectile dysfunction by using real data and insights. He explores the company's innovative technology embedded in cock rings (or penile/scrotal constriction devices), which measures erection firmness and frequency to provide valuable health insights, specifically for measuring nocturnal erections. Dr. Justin emphasizes the importance of responsibly handling personal health data, the potential of blockchain technology for data security, and the future of personalized medical care.
Affiliate Promotion:If you are interested in improving your sexual and cardiovascular health - Use promo code HEALTHUNCHAINED for 15% off (You can use your HSA/FSA card to pay for it) https://myfirmtech.com/healthunchained
Guest Resources
Dr. Elliot Justin LinkedInMyFirmTech Website
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:44 Meet Dr. Elliot Justin: Background and Mission
02:50 The Journey to Neuromodulation and FirmTech
06:37 The Importance of Nocturnal Erections
09:18 Developing the FirmTech Ring
11:30 Data Collection and the Dick Database
16:03 The Role of Data in Sexual Health
22:11 Privacy Concerns and Blockchain Technology
23:40 Data Collection and Privacy
25:10 Future of Decentralized Data
25:31 Blockchain Integration Patent and Market Growth
27:15 Clinical Feedback and Applications
28:04 Testosterone Replacement Therapy Insights
30:23 Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
32:50 Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
38:41 Advice for Health Tech Founders
41:03 Inspirational Read - The Earthbreakers by Ernest Haycox
43:04 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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May 12, 2025
This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Healthcare's integration challenges have reached a critical juncture where clinicians demand seamless technology that enhances rather than hinders patient care. Our next guest, John Orosco, is revolutionizing this landscape as CEO of Red Rover Health. With over 25 years of healthcare IT experience, including his foundational role at Cerner developing their first API platform, John witnessed firsthand how rigid integration systems stifle innovation. This insight led him to co-found Red Rover Health, creating a normalized SaaS platform that serves as "the App Store for healthcare." By enabling true best-of-breed solutions through standardized APIs, John is breaking down the barriers that have long frustrated healthcare organizations. Join us to discover how Red Rover's pioneering approach is empowering providers to choose the tools they need while maintaining seamless EHR connectivity. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Healthcare's open integration platforms often get shut down when they threaten vendor sales of proprietary solutionsRed Rover Health serves as "the App Store for healthcare," enabling seamless third-party app integration with EHR systemsThe joke "if you've seen one HL7 interface, you've seen one" reflects how every integration requires custom codeHealthcare CIOs often function as "EMR administrators" rather than true technology innovatorsAI/ML represents the next frontier, with Red Rover positioning to enhance data access with AI-powered insightsAbout our Guest: John is a healthcare IT entrepreneur and expert in Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration with over 25 years of experience. He started as a software developer at Cerner Corporation, where he led the first Millennium RESTful integration team. John later founded JASE Health, providing custom EHR integrations for healthcare IT vendors, before co-founding Red Rover Health to develop a normalized SaaS platform for EHR integration. John is dedicated to solving complex EHR challenges and enabling healthcare providers to implement best-of-breed solutions regardless of their EHR system.Links Supporting This Episode: RedRover Health Website: CLICK HEREJohn Orosco LinkedIn page: CLICK HERERed Rover Health LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE
May 12, 2025
This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Healthcare's integration challenges have reached a critical juncture where clinicians demand seamless technology that enhances rather than hinders patient care. Our next guest, John Orosco, is revolutionizing this landscape as CEO of Red Rover Health. With over 25 years of healthcare IT experience, including his foundational role at Cerner developing their first API platform, John witnessed firsthand how rigid integration systems stifle innovation. This insight led him to co-found Red Rover Health, creating a normalized SaaS platform that serves as "the App Store for healthcare." By enabling true best-of-breed solutions through standardized APIs, John is breaking down the barriers that have long frustrated healthcare organizations. Join us to discover how Red Rover's pioneering approach is empowering providers to choose the tools they need while maintaining seamless EHR connectivity. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Healthcare's open integration platforms often get shut down when they threaten vendor sales of proprietary solutionsRed Rover Health serves as "the App Store for healthcare," enabling seamless third-party app integration with EHR systemsThe joke "if you've seen one HL7 interface, you've seen one" reflects how every integration requires custom codeHealthcare CIOs often function as "EMR administrators" rather than true technology innovatorsAI/ML represents the next frontier, with Red Rover positioning to enhance data access with AI-powered insightsAbout our Guest: John is a healthcare IT entrepreneur and expert in Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration with over 25 years of experience. He started as a software developer at Cerner Corporation, where he led the first Millennium RESTful integration team. John later founded JASE Health, providing custom EHR integrations for healthcare IT vendors, before co-founding Red Rover Health to develop a normalized SaaS platform for EHR integration. John is dedicated to solving complex EHR challenges and enabling healthcare providers to implement best-of-breed solutions regardless of their EHR system.Links Supporting This Episode: RedRover Health Website: CLICK HEREJohn Orosco LinkedIn page: CLICK HERERed Rover Health LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE
May 12, 2025
This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Healthcare's integration challenges have reached a critical juncture where clinicians demand seamless technology that enhances rather than hinders patient care. Our next guest, John Orosco, is revolutionizing this landscape as CEO of Red Rover Health. With over 25 years of healthcare IT experience, including his foundational role at Cerner developing their first API platform, John witnessed firsthand how rigid integration systems stifle innovation. This insight led him to co-found Red Rover Health, creating a normalized SaaS platform that serves as "the App Store for healthcare." By enabling true best-of-breed solutions through standardized APIs, John is breaking down the barriers that have long frustrated healthcare organizations. Join us to discover how Red Rover's pioneering approach is empowering providers to choose the tools they need while maintaining seamless EHR connectivity. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Healthcare's open integration platforms often get shut down when they threaten vendor sales of proprietary solutionsRed Rover Health serves as "the App Store for healthcare," enabling seamless third-party app integration with EHR systemsThe joke "if you've seen one HL7 interface, you've seen one" reflects how every integration requires custom codeHealthcare CIOs often function as "EMR administrators" rather than true technology innovatorsAI/ML represents the next frontier, with Red Rover positioning to enhance data access with AI-powered insightsAbout our Guest: John is a healthcare IT entrepreneur and expert in Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration with over 25 years of experience. He started as a software developer at Cerner Corporation, where he led the first Millennium RESTful integration team. John later founded JASE Health, providing custom EHR integrations for healthcare IT vendors, before co-founding Red Rover Health to develop a normalized SaaS platform for EHR integration. John is dedicated to solving complex EHR challenges and enabling healthcare providers to implement best-of-breed solutions regardless of their EHR system.Links Supporting This Episode: RedRover Health Website: CLICK HEREJohn Orosco LinkedIn page: CLICK HERERed Rover Health LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE
May 12, 2025
This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Healthcare's integration challenges have reached a critical juncture where clinicians demand seamless technology that enhances rather than hinders patient care. Our next guest, John Orosco, is revolutionizing this landscape as CEO of Red Rover Health. With over 25 years of healthcare IT experience, including his foundational role at Cerner developing their first API platform, John witnessed firsthand how rigid integration systems stifle innovation. This insight led him to co-found Red Rover Health, creating a normalized SaaS platform that serves as "the App Store for healthcare." By enabling true best-of-breed solutions through standardized APIs, John is breaking down the barriers that have long frustrated healthcare organizations. Join us to discover how Red Rover's pioneering approach is empowering providers to choose the tools they need while maintaining seamless EHR connectivity. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Healthcare's open integration platforms often get shut down when they threaten vendor sales of proprietary solutionsRed Rover Health serves as "the App Store for healthcare," enabling seamless third-party app integration with EHR systemsThe joke "if you've seen one HL7 interface, you've seen one" reflects how every integration requires custom codeHealthcare CIOs often function as "EMR administrators" rather than true technology innovatorsAI/ML represents the next frontier, with Red Rover positioning to enhance data access with AI-powered insightsAbout our Guest: John is a healthcare IT entrepreneur and expert in Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration with over 25 years of experience. He started as a software developer at Cerner Corporation, where he led the first Millennium RESTful integration team. John later founded JASE Health, providing custom EHR integrations for healthcare IT vendors, before co-founding Red Rover Health to develop a normalized SaaS platform for EHR integration. John is dedicated to solving complex EHR challenges and enabling healthcare providers to implement best-of-breed solutions regardless of their EHR system.Links Supporting This Episode: RedRover Health Website: CLICK HEREJohn Orosco LinkedIn page: CLICK HERERed Rover Health LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE
May 12, 2025
Send us a textEntrepreneurs are addressing problems in US healthcare like access to primary care, but they need mentors and investors to scale up and make a real impact. Private equity has some bad connotations, especially in healthcare delivery. Why is that and what are investors doing to prove their worth?Ariez Dustoor, Partner at NB Group Investors, joins us to talk about what thoughtful, long-term health care investing actually looks like—from scaling prevention-first primary care to avoiding the pitfalls that have plagued bigger players.🎙️⚕️ABOUT ARIEZ DUSTOORAriez is an experienced investor, entrepreneur, and advisor. Prior to NB Group, he was a member of the investment team at Audax Group, the Corporate Development team at Yahoo!, a Co-Founder of Scout Finance (sold to a strategic acquirer in 2017), and started his career as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies at McKinsey & Company.As a Co-Founder at Scout Finance, an enterprise software company focused on the financial industry, Ariez helped lead product development, sales, and fundraising. At Audax Group, a leading middle market private equity fund, Ariez evaluated new investments and worked closely with portfolio companies, including a large business media and data company, and a physical security services provider. At Yahoo!, Ariez was heavily involved in new investments and acquisitions globally in the Mobile and Online services spaces. At McKinsey, Ariez worked with Fortune 500 CEOs in a variety of industries on growth strategy and operational imrovement in the US and abroad.Ariez is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he was elected Phi Beta Kappa. He lives in Miami with his wife and two kids. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT HEALTHBIZ PODCASTHealthBiz is a CareTalk podcast that delivers in-depth interviews on healthcare business, technology, and policy with entrepreneurs and CEOs. Host David E. Williams — president of the healthcare strategy consulting boutique Health Business Group — is also a board member, investor in private healthcare companies, and author of the Health Business Blog. Known for his strategic insights and sharp humor, David offers a refreshing break from the usual healthcare industry BS.GET IN TOUCHFollow CareTalk on LinkedInBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #healthinsurance #healthcaretechnology #healthcarefinance #caretalk #privatequitySupport the show⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.
May 9, 2025
In this special episode of A Shot in the Arm podcast, hosts Ben Plumley and Yvette Raphael share the exciting news of Yvette receiving the Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They discuss the significance of African women's involvement in clinical trials, particularly the Global Advisory Board’s active participation in the design of trials of new long acting injectables for HIV prevention - particularly the groundbreaking way pregnant women were, for the first time, able to continue to participate in these studies. They also delve into the current challenges faced by global health initiatives, the impact of private and governmental organizations, and the crucial role of mental health and advocacy in combating HIV. The episode addresses the ongoing impact of US funding cuts on global HIV services and the importance of maintaining global solidarity and support for effective HIV prevention and treatment. Yvette emphasizes the need for accessible, affordable HIV prevention methods and the ongoing advocacy required to ensure these advancements reach those who need them most.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Breaking News: The AAAS Breakthrough Award
01:44 Yvette Raphael's Journey and Achievements
03:15 The Purpose and Echo Trials
04:16 Community Involvement and Advocacy
07:46 Challenges and Triumphs in HIV Prevention
10:59 Accountability vs. Advisory Boards
16:58 Ensuring Accessibility and Affordability
22:30 Impact of Funding Disruptions
31:32 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
33:31 Conclusion and Final Remarks
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May 8, 2025