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Is TikTok a threat to public health? That was one of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (IL-08) concerns when he co-sponsored the bill that forces ByteDance to divest the social media app. Representative Krishnamoorthi is with us today to share his take.TOPICS(:46) The importance of separating TikTok from Bytedance(1:21) TikTok's content and public health concerns (5:12) Legislation to address foreign control of media outlets (8:31) TikTok's influence campaign and concerns (9:44) Public health concerns and foreign adversary control (14:48) Future steps in addressing digital privacy and public health 🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHICongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was elected to Congress in 2016 and is now in his fourth term representing Illinois’ 8th District, which includes Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs as well as the 41st ward of the city. He serves as Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, making him the first South Asian American in history to lead a Congressional Committee. He also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability as a member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs. The Congressman is a Vice-Chair of the Equality Caucus and Co-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Immigration Task Force. In addition, he is the founder and Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic and the bipartisan Solar Caucus.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology  #healthinsurance #tiktok #bytedance #publichealth Support the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing

May 3, 2024: Shakeeb Akhter, Chief Digital & Information Officer of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, delves deep into the intricate workings and developments at the oldest pediatric institution in the country. Ahkter unfolds the tripartite mission of research, education, and high-quality clinical care of Children's Hospital. The conversation explores how they are utilizing AI and Automation, digitizing care models, and enhancing digital experience to improve patient care and healthcare accessibility. Moreover, Akhtar provides insight into their successful implementation of digital workflow, transformation and data-driven approach—a leading example for many healthcare institutions. So, when we think about harnessing data for improving healthcare, what image does Children's Hospital of Philadelphia bring to mind?Key Points:AI and AutomationDigitization of CareData-Driven HealthcareEffective Workflow ImplementationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch sits down with Greg Lewin, Head of Creative, Communications, & Partnerships at Updoc, to discuss the significant role of telehealth in modern medicine, and how their platform offers services such as psychiatry and chronic condition management. They discuss Updoc's approach to healthcare, focusing on reducing wait times and making professional health services more accessible to Australians, especially in high-demand sectors like psychiatry. Key Takeaways:- Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility: Updoc's efforts to connect through intent-driven searches and strategic branding are widening their reach, helping more people access timely healthcare.- Employer Partnerships: Greg discusses the importance of incorporating healthcare solutions into workplaces to enhance employee wellbeing.- Telehealth as a Mainstay: The conversation highlights the evolution of telehealth from an emergency response tool into a crucial component of everyday healthcare delivery.- Expansion and Quality Control: Hear about initiatives to maintain high-quality consultations and potentially integrate services into emergency departments 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.Mentioned in this episode:Talking HealthTech 2024 Audience SurveyIt’s that time again - we are conducting our 2024 Talking HealthTech Audience Survey. 🎉 This helps us prioritise content, hone in key messages and refine the show to make it even better. We also want to understand who are biggest cohorts of audience are, so take 5-10 minutes to complete this and we will be super grateful. 🙏🏻 Everyone who completes the audience survey goes in the draw to win a share of $1000 worth of THT+ Membership Credits, to put towards a membership for yourself as an individual or help get the word out there about your company. First prize is $550, second prize $250, third prize $150 then forth prize of $50 🤑 Click the link to complete the survey now: Talking HealthTech Audience Survey

Dan Fishbein, President of Sun Life U.S., joins Eric to discuss Sun Life’s commitment to supporting holistic care for mental health and how it leverages digital technology to enhance the overall delivery of mental health and caregiver support to all clients.    The conversation also touches on how Sun Life is helping patients navigate a challenging healthcare system. It’s using data and analytics to identify trends and unmet needs and AI to summarize health records quickly to improve health outcomes.   In addition, Dan elaborates on Sun Life’s redefined role as a healthcare benefits provider and its collaborations with various healthcare organizations to help promote health and well-being.  About Dan As president of Sun Life U.S., Dan has transformed the company into a leader in health-related benefits and services that connect to the broader healthcare ecosystem to help people access the care and coverage they need.   Since joining Sun Life in 2014, Dan has overseen several successful acquisitions that have grown the company and its capabilities, including DentaQuest (2022), PinnacleCare (2021), Maxwell Health (2018), and Assurant Employee Benefits (2016). Since 2014 Sun Life U.S. has grown three-fold to $8 billion in revenues, offering more than 50 million Americans group benefits and services through employers, partners and government programs. It serves a block of in-force individual life insurance policyholders.    Before Sun Life, he served as Aetna’s President, Specialty Businesses and held several other senior leadership positions during his 16-year tenure. He previously served in leadership posts at New York Life and MassMutual.   Dan earned a bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Medicine from Boston University. He is a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society and Maine Medical Association. Dan is also a past chair and active board member of Spurwink Services in Portland, Maine, and serves in an advisory capacity on the board of Collective Health, an insurtech start-up based in San Francisco.   About Sun Life Sun Life is a leading financial services company that helps clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda.  

One is a data point, two is a trend, three is consistency ! Thats right.... Jim Joyce and I are keeping with it - third week in a row after a 6 months hiatus and we are back today with Michael Perlmutter, SVP & Managing Director of Insights & Innovation at Lockton. This episode #138 of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy we dive deep into the world of brokers, consultants and employers: 🤖 AI Impact on data transparency 🏥 Point solutions oh my... 📈 Observations on current trends impacting employer spend on healthcare 🎈 The Balloon Problem... 💊 ooh and... Is Pharma Bypassing PBMs? Fun mentions as always: Dave Kerrigan Matthew Holt Jessica Yellin Cheryl Pegus Eddie Martucci John O'Connor Mark Cuban Marina Borukhovich YourCoach.Health Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC Walmart Optum Greg Weidner, MD FACP DipABLM American Telemedicine Association #ATANexus

This StartUp Health NOW episode features two key members of StartUp Health's Health Moonshot Impact Board: Kimmi Grewal and Chuck Henderson. Kimmi Grewal, Microsoft: Learn how Microsoft helps startups scale globally, tackle security challenges, and leverage AI. Discover how Kimmi's experience informs StartUp Health's approach to supporting early-stage healthcare ventures. Chuck Henderson, American Diabetes Association: Explore how Chuck's leadership is shaping StartUp Health's vision for tackling metabolic disorders. Gain insights into the power of collaboration between established organizations and healthcare startups. This episode is for you if: You're interested in healthcare innovation. You're curious about the role of collaboration in tackling health challenges. You want to learn from inspiring leaders in the healthcare space. Get ready to be inspired by the future of healthcare! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

Dr. Joni Watson has a profound conversation with Dr. Maurice "Mo" Brownlee, a board-certified HIV specialist and innovative leader in healthcare. Dr. Brownlee shares his transformative approach to healthcare through his development of the Wellness Homes of Chicago, which reimagines patient care environments as comforting, home-like spaces. His model emphasizes the importance of comfort and familiarity, removing traditional clinical barriers to make patients feel at ease and welcomed. He explains his commitment to equity in healthcare, providing equal treatment regardless of a patient’s financial or social status, and extending this inclusive philosophy to his staff as well. Dr. Brownlee’s work is driven by his personal experiences with healthcare disparities and his desire to create an inclusive environment where every patient and staff member feels valued and cared for. This episode explores how personal experiences can inspire profound professional changes that impact community health and wellbeing.

May 1, 2024: In this special keynote of This Week Health, Bill Russell talks with Sarah Richardson, the newly appointed President, 229 Executive Development Community for This Week Health. She brings a vibrant energy and wealth of expertise from her extensive career in healthcare technology. They discuss her motives behind the transition and touch on the importance of fostering effective networking and collaboration in the industry. As they delve deeper into our conversation, they ask thought-provoking questions like, why does the healthcare industry need continual executive development? What transportation does Sarah's background in technology and hospitality sector offer to the industry? And how does her move align with her passion for creating positive changes in the industry?Key Points:Sarah’s Role TransitionExecutive DevelopmentTransformative LeadershipPower of CollaborationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

This episode features Guest Host Kim Lynch (CEO Of Metis Health) and Darrel Moon (CEO of Aspirational Health) diving into the pivotal role employers play in transforming the healthcare landscape. Employers should actively engage in reshaping the healthcare paradigm, emphasizing accountability, alignment with employee needs, and a proactive approach to healthcare management. Darrell Moon is the founder and CEO of Aspirational Healthcare and Orriant. He is a leader in the Aspirational Healthcare movement, a new model of healthcare that focuses on customer needs. Moon has over 10 years of experience managing medical and psychiatric hospitals across the country as a CEO, COO, or CFO. In 1996, he founded Orriant to give employers more control over healthcare costs The conversation extends to addressing systemic inefficiencies and the need to shift focus from reactive to proactive healthcare solutions. Moon expresses optimism about the future, particularly with large employers embracing membership-based primary care and the growing accessibility of innovative healthcare products and services.

The evolving landscape demands proactive involvement to leverage AI's potential benefits while effectively mitigating associated risks. In this episode, Ralph Johnson delves into the burgeoning realm of AI in healthcare and its implications for public policy and patient care and highlights the importance of addressing biases in AI models to ensure equitable healthcare delivery, especially in areas like maternity care, where disparities exist.  Tune in and learn how AI revolutionizes healthcare while prioritizing patient safety and quality improvement!

Welcome to HITea Tuesday, where we spill the tea on HIT. This week we have Stacey Johnston, MD, VP Vice President Chief Applications Officer at Baptist Health with us to share about her transitioning their disparate EHRs to EPIC and deciding to also automate medication reconciliation in the process.  With the patient and caregiver experience as their north star, she talks about saving her team 70,000 clicks in a year’s time by choosing to do both at the same time, improving patient care and reducing administrative burden across the board for both providers and healthcare consumers. Stacey is an ambitious ray of sunshine from the sunshine state and an inspiration to us all as one of the first women CMIOs. She speaks about what strategies keep her team and her at the top of their game as leaders in digital transformation. Be sure to tune in!

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April 30: Today on TownHall Jeffrey Cleveland, Chief Medical Information Officer, SE Region at Advocate Health speaks with Russ Hinz, Vice President Strategic Partnerships at Advocate Health. We delve into Hinz's journey from a nurse to a strategic leader in one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the country, highlighting the significant role of mergers and acquisitions as well as his contributions to the improvement of technology integration within the healthcare setting. The discussion further unpacks Russ's guiding principles for successful leadership, the challenges in harmonizing digital health records platforms during mergers, and invaluable insights into the current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the IT space both nationally and internationally. Why are people and process changes the focus of integrations over technology? Can European countries leapfrog the U.S in terms of utilizing digital health records without policy incentives?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

This week, we dive into connecting with Laura, a registered nurse with 20 years of experience, and discuss her career journey, the development of self-regulation and self-awareness, and the challenges of nursing in the UK and Australia. We also explored the impact of their work on their mental health, the importance of self-care, debriefing, and the integration of spirituality in nursing. We dive deep into "intraprenuership", spirituality, promotions, emotions and so much more. This is an episode not to miss! Connect with Laura here.Listen to the amazing Turns Out Shes a Witch Podcast Here! 5 Ways we can support you in your nursing career ✅Join our Free Nurse Career Growth Hub and access our free nursing application, interview and career growth guides here!Join our Nurse Career Academy and work with us to help guarantee your next nursing role!Book a free Career Clarity Call with Liam to discuss your career situation!Join our private FB community and surround yourself with like-minded nurses!Check out our Youtube Channel for more nurse career support!

During HIMSS Global in Orlando Florida earlier this year, Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech spoke with over 20 different change makers and digital health experts about the current state of healthcare and the role technology plays in shaping its future.  Check out some selected interviews in this feature episode of HIMSS 24 on the Talking HealthTech Podcast, or watch individual interviews over on our YouTube channel.Featured in this episode:Anne Snowdon, Chief Scientific Research Officer , HIMSSDon Woodlock, VP of Global Healthcare Solutions, InterSystemsLee Kim, Senior Principal of Cybersecurity and Privacy, HIMSSEyal Zimlichman, Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Innovation Officer, Sheba Medical CenterDr Jigar Patel, Senior Director - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Product Management for Healthcare, Oracle HealthCherry Drulis, Director of Healthcare Mobile B2B, SamsungKaveh Safavi, Senior Managing Director - Global Health, AccentureTracy Mills & Nick Vass, CEO & President, J29 IncFor even more interviews conducted by Talking HealthTech at HIMSS 24, head over to our YouTube channel for discussions with:Hans Buitendijk, Chair, Public Health Workgroup, Electronic Health Record AssociationClaire Reilly, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer VP Clinical Operations, ImprivataMark Khalil , Vice President & Global Head of Oncology Insights, Roche Information Solutions, RocheRhett Alden, Chief Technology Officer, Elsevier HealthLee Caswell, SVP Product and Solutions Marketing, NutanixJean-François Saint-Pierre, Program Manager for the World Health Data Hub World Health OrganizationVernon O’Donnell, President, Field Operations, HyporiKel Pults, Chief Clinical Officer, MediQuantManny Krakaris, CEO, AugmedixNick Stepro , Chief Product & Technology Officer, ArcadiaVijay Adapala EVP of Global Supply Partnerships, DocereeBrandi Meyers VP of Revenue Operations, MDCloneKim Perry, Chief Growth Officer, emtelligentTimestamps: 00:02:11 - Anne Snowdon, Chief Scientific Research Officer , HIMSS00:19:05 - Don Woodlock, VP of Global Healthcare Solutions, InterSystems00:27:38 - Lee Kim, Senior Principal of Cybersecurity and Privacy, HIMSS00:38:49 - Eyal Zimlichman, Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Innovation Officer, Sheba Medical Center00:45:30 - Dr Jigar Patel, Senior Director - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Product Management for Healthcare, Oracle Health00:57:51 - Cherry Drulis, Director of Healthcare Mobile B2B, Samsung01:07:02 - Kaveh Safavi, Senior Managing Director - Global Health, Accenture01:22:05 - Tracy Mills & Nick Vass, CEO & President, J29 IncCheck 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/thtplusMentioned in this episode:Talking HealthTech 2024 Audience SurveyIt’s that time again - we are conducting our 2024 Talking HealthTech Audience Survey. 🎉 This helps us prioritise content, hone in key messages and refine the show to make it even better. We also want to understand who are biggest cohorts of audience are, so take 5-10 minutes to complete this and we will be super grateful. 🙏🏻 Everyone who completes the audience survey goes in the draw to win a share of $1000 worth of THT+ Membership Credits, to put towards a membership for yourself as an individual or help get...

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 HERE---Episode Overview: What if a pioneering venture capital model could catalyze healthcare innovation by delivering continuous funding, growth, and resources throughout a startup’s journey? Our next guest, Dr. Rebecca Mitchell, is doing exactly this as Executive Vice President at Vive Collective.With a diverse background spanning academic research, public health, product leadership at several leading digital health companies, and now venture capital, Rebecca is at the forefront of funding and scaling the next generation of disruptive health tech companies.While together, Rebecca shares her vision and mission of bringing together seasoned industry experts with fresh perspectives to mentor and propel bold founders who are passionate and determined to reimage our healthcare industry. Join us to learn how Rebecca and the Vive Collective team have created a new model to build, fund and scale the best digital health companies that are destined to make a sizable impact in the healthcare industry. Let’s go! Episode Highlights:Rebecca's powerful advice: "Find the insiders who still think like outsiders, and the humble outsiders who can expand your sense of what's possible."How Vive Collective is a new VC model purposely built with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, builders, and investors to mentor startups.Vive’s innovative "collective" that provides startups with an unmatched network of industry experts and resources to accelerate their growth.Rebecca's bullish outlook on the future- profitable digital health giants emerging, virtual care brands becoming national, and seamless integration with traditional systems.Her rallying cry for more diverse voices to courageously join the "collective" and help invent the future of healthcare.  About our Guest: Rebecca’s 20 year career has focused on building more effective, person centered technology enabled care models. She uses her unique background in product development, medicine, and public policy as both an Investor at Vive Collective and to go deep with companies on product, go to market, and scaling up the organization from early stage through growth.Rebecca began her career in global health as an academic researcher and Fulbright Fellow in maternal health, and as Co-Founder of a not for profit that supports local social entrepreneurs across Sub Saharan Africa. She received her Medical Degree from the University of CA San Francisco, where she focused on primary care innovation and the burgeoning role of technology in medicine. Rebecca then served as the Medical Officer for Innovation at Health and Human Services, working on early policy and standards development to improve patient access to health data and interoperability. She then returned to Silicon Valley and spent the last decade in product leadership at startup, growth stage, and public companies including leading one of the earliest remote monitoring products for chronic conditions at Validic, and as an early product leader at Livongo and then Teladoc post acquisition. She most recently helped the Homeward Health team launch a new care model for older adults living in rural America before joining the Vive Collective. Out of recognition that health requires far more than a better healthcare system, she also personally invests in increasing quality, affordable housing for community members living with medical disabilities.In her personal life, Rebecca is matriarch to a blended family of 5 kids, 4 chickens,...

Think crowdfunding isn't for healthcare? Think again. Join us for a Masterclass with Jim Iversen, CEO & Co-founder of Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical. A long-time member of our StartUp Health community, Iversen reveals how he raised over $3 million through platforms like Red Crow and WeFunder. In this episode, you'll learn: Crowdfunding platforms best suited for health startups Strategies for launching a successful campaign Creative investor incentives, including fractional patent royalties Building a communication strategy to retain investors This episode is perfect for you if: You're a health entrepreneur seeking funding You're curious about alternative funding methods You're interested in learning from a successful crowdfunder Get ready to unlock the power of crowdfunding for your health startup! Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion

  Leaders from Ballad Health, Baystate Health, Stony Brook Medicine and Purple Lab share how health systems can take a more sophisticated and consumer-focused approach to attracting new patients.    Our expert panel leads a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of seeing patients as healthcare consumers and understanding how they make decisions, what motivates them, and how, where, and why they engage with the broader healthcare system.    You will discover innovative patient acquisition strategies and best practices you can implement in your organization to break through the market clutter, differentiate your health system’s offerings and create a message that resonates with customers.   Themes covered: Consumer Centricity & The Patient Journey Personalized, Data-Driven Marketing Health Equity   Guests: Ebrahim Barkoudah, MD, MPH, MBA, System Chief of Hospital Medicine and Regional Chief Medical Officer/Regional Quality Officer, Baystate Health Timothy Brown, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Stony Brook Medicine Molly Luton, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Ballad Health Ted Sweetser, Vice President, Strategy, Healthcare, Purple Labs   Bios: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/how-top-hospital-systems-are-capturing-new-patients/ We are proud to have Purple Lab as the sponsor of this event. Their support is Instrumental in bringing you this insightful discussion. PurpleLab is a health tech company that puts valuable healthcare insights in customers' hands, enabling the healthcare industry to drive better outcomes through access to real-world data. https://purplelab.com/  

Electronic medical record giant Epic has accused interoperability company Particle Health of violating HIPAA and putting patient medical records at risk. The dispute provides an early test of the new federal interoperability framework.So why exactly are they fighting? And what does it mean for patient rights and the future of medical record sharing?TOPICS(2:15) Misuse of Personal Information(4:39) The Broken Market of Healthcare Data Players(6:49) Access to Medical Data Beyond Treatment(8:49) The Broad Potential and Narrow Definitions in Health IT(11:24) Privacy Concerns and Data Usage in Insurance(13:31) Reducing Medical Costs and the Role of Data(16:08) Moving towards faster implementation of TEFCA(18:41) Navigating the Health Data Exchange Landscape🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology  #healthinsurance #epic #emr #patientdata #interoperabilitySupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing

AI and predictive modeling to understand an individual’s immune system function and predict treatment response are still in very early stages. We dream about precision medicine and getting every answer we can for ourselves when we get sick. However, if we look at genomics, only about 20 percent of human coding genes are well-studied. The remaining 80 percent (about 16,000 genes, along with the proteins they make) are largely a mystery.  In this episode, you will hear more about the field of immuno-oncology, understand the correlation between tumor development and immune system response, and trends in cancer detection and prevention, especially liquid biopsies - tests for detecting tumors in blood samples.  Speaker: Brian Hashemi - Executive Chairman and CEO of Novigenix - a Swiss-based biotech company using AI and RNA sequence analysis to capture the cancer immunity cycle during the multi-stage disease progression and response to therapy. www.facesofdigitalhealth.com https://fodh.substack.com/ Show notes: [00:02:00] The use of AI and RNA sequence analysis in capturing the cancer immunity cycle and disease progression [00:04:00] Biotech in Switzerland [00:06:00] The impact of Swiss biotech capabilities on global healthcare and the specific advancements made by Swiss companies in the field. [00:08:00] Predictions and hopes for the future of healthcare technology, especially in the realms of cancer detection and treatment. [00:10:00] Challenges and opportunities in biotech, and the role of AI in advancing healthcare. [00:12:00] Challenges in Colorectal Cancer Screening [00:14:00] The Impact of Liquid Biopsy on Clinical Trials and Drug Development [00:16:00] Market Adoption and Patient Accessibility to Liquid Biopsy Tests [00:18:00] The Future of Liquid Biopsy and Precision Medicine [00:20:00] Real-world Application and Impact of Novel Biomarkers [00:22:00] Expanding the Reach of Novel Diagnostics Beyond Switzerland [00:24:00] Partnerships and Collaborations to Accelerate Adoption

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we understand how to optimise the telehealth journey with Sophie Kessler from Coviu. Sophie shares insights into the art of onboarding patients to telehealth services and the resources available from Coviu to optimise this process. As we explore ideas and strategies, we aim to empower clinicians to effectively integrate telehealth into their service offerings, enhancing patient experience and outcomes.Key Takeaways:🌟 The induction of clients into telehealth is critical for a seamless experience and should be emphasized more by clinicians.🗨️ Successful patient onboarding requires clear communication about processes, expectations, and handling of technology.📋 Educational materials, such as welcome emails, checklists, and test calls, are vital components of a comprehensive telehealth induction package.📚 Clinicians can learn from strategies that have proven successful for Coviu’s diverse clients, including personalized onboarding methods.🔄 Gathering and implementing client feedback is key to refining telehealth services and improving client satisfaction.Remember to 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, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplusMentioned in this episode:Talking HealthTech 2024 Audience SurveyIt’s that time again - we are conducting our 2024 Talking HealthTech Audience Survey. 🎉 This helps us prioritise content, hone in key messages and refine the show to make it even better. We also want to understand who are biggest cohorts of audience are, so take 5-10 minutes to complete this and we will be super grateful. 🙏🏻 Everyone who completes the audience survey goes in the draw to win a share of $1000 worth of THT+ Membership Credits, to put towards a membership for yourself as an individual or help get the word out there about your company. First prize is $550, second prize $250, third prize $150 then forth prize of $50 🤑 Click the link to complete the survey now: Talking HealthTech Audience Survey

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Getting involved allows individuals to shape the future of healthcare and contribute to developing smart care facilities. In this episode, Steve Lieber discusses the development of the Smart Hospital Maturity Model, aiming to streamline the adoption of smart care technologies in healthcare facilities. Drawing on his past involvement in creating the EMR Adoption Model, Steve stresses the need for a structured approach to measuring smart technology adoption, highlighting key dimensions and stakeholders involved in shaping the model's framework. Tune in and learn how you can contribute to the advancement of smart care facilities today!

Happy Wednesday! Jim Joyce and I enjoyed hosting Sana Alajmovic, a shining light in life sciences from Sweden. Sana shared her journey in combating metabolic diseases with innovative, non-pharmaceutical solutions at Sigrid Therapeutics : 🔬 Managing blood sugar levels 🌍 Insights into obesity and diabetes management 📈 Entrepreneurial journey and raising money from VC's in metabolic space. 👶 Special appearance by the youngest guest ever on #TheShot. 📊 oh and the shortest advice ever on this show! Fun mentions as always: Zocdoc Oliver Kharraz, MD Ann Mond Johnson American Telemedicine Association Mimi Billing Sifted Doctolib Aline Noizet Doctoralia España Frederic Llordachs i Marquès, MD Vishal Gulati George Hadjigeorgiou ZOE Jessie I. Josh Clemente Levels #HealthTech #StartupGrowth #Innovation #MetabolicHealth #DigitalHealth