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In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded from Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand, Peter Birch speaks with Rafic Habib, the managing director for Clinovera in the Asia Pacific. Rafic shares insights into his background in healthcare technology and the work that Clinovera does in the global engineering space. The discussion delves into topics such as patient engagement, interoperability, artificial intelligence (AI), and the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare technology sector.Key Takeaways:Rafic emphasises the importance of patient engagement and interoperability as crucial aspects of healthcare technology.The discussion touches on how technology companies like Clinovera approach problem-solving, including building solutions from scratch or customising existing off-the-shelf solutions.The episode highlights the significance of effective communication and documentation in the development of healthcare technology solutions, stressing the importance of spelling out ideas to ensure alignment between the vision and the developed product.Rafic emphasises the role of readiness and clear project definition from the client's end, stating that organisational readiness is crucial for successful collaboration.The impact of emerging technology, governance, and security issues in healthcare technology, particularly in locations such as the UAE, and the need for data management balancing privacy, accessibility, and relevance is discussed.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/thtplus

March 11, 2024: In this Interview In Action double feature Sameer Sethi of Hackensack Meridian Health and Jason Rose of ClearSense explore the topics ranging from AI data organization analytics to improving platform technology in healthcare. How is Hackensack Meridian leveraging AI and RPA to predict patient needs and improve decision support within the clinical workflow? What role does Google's cloud platform play in accelerating access to vital health data? Then, Jason Rose addresses how ClearSense enables significant cost savings and operational efficiencies by streamlining data management and supporting value-based care initiatives. Dive into a discussion that navigates the intersection of technology and healthcare, revealing practical applications of AI that promise to reshape patient care, operational workflows, and the broader health ecosystem.This Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

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: How can innovative technology accelerate the shift to value-based care? According to our next guest, Jay Ackerman, CEO of Reveleer, it starts by empowering healthcare organizations with AI-driven data analytics.As a veteran enterprise software leader, Jay is focused on Reveleer's mission to streamline quality improvement, risk adjustment, and member management through their transformative platform.While together, Jay shares his vision for leveraging natural language processing and machine learning to digest clinical data at scale and he reveals how Reveleer helps health plans and providers unlock insights, enhance outcomes, and confidently execute value-based care initiatives.Join us to learn how Jay and his team are pioneering the future of data-driven healthcare delivery! Let’s go! Episode Highlights:Pioneering the use of AI, NLP, and machine learning to digest massive clinical data setsHelping healthcare organizations accelerate the transition to value-based care modelsReducing administrative burdens on providers through intelligent data workflowsUnifying disparate clinical data sources to enhance quality improvement and risk adjustmentDriving the future of data-driven healthcare through advanced analytics capabilitiesAbout our Guest:Jay is an Enterprise Software executive responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and objectives for Reveleer. As a leader, he is also keenly focused on shaping and stewarding the culture at Reveleer to attract a robust collaborative team, while driving an innovation mandate to execute our mission to accelerate value-based care.He is a seasoned software and services executive with over 30 years of experience in various leadership capacities. While at Reveleer, he established the company as a leader in SaaS solutions to enable our customer set to take control of these critical value-based care programs. Before Reveleer, Jay was the Chief Revenue Officer at Guidance Software, a publicly traded software security company. He is equally proud of his contribution to the success of ServiceSource, where he was the Worldwide Head of Sales and Customer Success at ServiceSource and WNS North America. WNS, where he was the President & CEO. Both organizations grew rapidly and joined the public markets. Jay holds his MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Connecticut College. Jay recently concluded a ten-year stay on the Board of Trustees at Lawrence Academy, a college preparatory school he attended in Massachusetts. Jay resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two boys and can often be found on the weekend coaching or cheering on his boys.Links Supporting This Episode:Reveleer Website: CLICK HEREJay Ackerman LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREReveleer Twitter page: CLICK HERE Mike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website:

Getting involved allows individuals to shape the future of healthcare and contribute to the development of smart care facilities. In this episode, Steve Lieber, an Independent Consultant, discusses the exciting development of the Smart Hospital Maturity Model, which aims to bring order to the adoption of smart care technologies in healthcare facilities. Drawing on his past involvement in developing the EMR Adoption Model, Steve emphasizes the need for a structured approach to measuring the adoption of smart technologies in healthcare, similar to the EMRAM model. He stresses the importance of considering various dimensions, including clinical care, efficiency, human factors, environmental factors, and processes, highlighting the involvement of key stakeholders, including healthcare executives, CHIME, and other organizations, in shaping the model. Steve explains how the model will provide actionable insights to participating facilities, helping them identify opportunities for improvement and benchmark their progress, and discusses the progression framework of the model, which ranges from basic point solutions to more advanced platforms integrating smart technologies. Tune in and learn how you can contribute to the advancement of smart care facilities today! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Steve Lieber on LinkedIn here. Listen to Steve’s previous interview on the podcast here. 

We explore the intersection of high-profile legal cases and social media with renowned psychiatrist and author Doug Bremner. In this episode, we'll be discussing the impact of social media on public perception, the challenges of maintaining due process in the digital age, and the complex dynamics at play in cases like Amanda Knox's and Kyle Rittenhouse's. Join us for a fascinating discussion as we delve into the intricacies of these high-profile cases and the role that social media plays in shaping public opinion. Hear firsthand from Doug Bremner as he shares his insights and expertise on the topic of justice in the age of judgment. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that sheds light on the influence of social media in legal proceedings and the battle for due process in today's digital world. Doug Bremner is a psychiatrist. He discusses the book, Justice in the Age of Judgment: From Amanda Knox to Kyle Rittenhouse and the Battle for Due Process in the Digital Age. Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Together, Microsoft and Nuance are leveraging their rich digital technology and advanced AI capabilities to tackle some of health care's biggest challenges. AI-driven technology promises to revolutionize patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 85 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Discover AI-powered clinical documentation that writes itself. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/lnYvT7 Powered by CMEfy.

On this episode Dr Rodney Rohde discusses his involvement with the ASCP's Blueprint for Action to address workforce shortages in the laboratory. He highlights the efforts of various organizations to create solutions and improve the situation, emphasizing that the workforce challenges existed prior to COVID-19 but were exacerbated by the pandemic.  Dr. Rohde explains the importance of aligning titles and credentials across different organizations and programs to create a unified identity for medical laboratory scientists. Transitioning from various titles like CLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) to MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) can establish a clear and recognizable identity that reflects the rigorous education and critical role these professionals play in healthcare. The process of standardizing titles and credentials involves collaboration with professional organizations, regulatory bodies, and educational institutions. Dr. Rohde shares his journey of leading the effort to change the program name at Texas State University from CLS to MLS. This two-year process involved collecting data, engaging with faculty, alumni, and students, navigating institutional procedures, and obtaining approvals at various levels within the university. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis  Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs   Workforce in the Shadow of Healthcare –An Update on the Survival Status of Laboratory Medicine and Public Health Facing Massive Labor Shortage, ASCP Committed to Expanding Medical Laboratory Workforce The Clinical Laboratory Workforce: Understanding the Challenges to Meeting Current and Future Needs Aligning Educational Program Titles to the Medical Laboratory Science Career   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

Host Justin Barnes, aka the @HITAdvisor, continues his conversation with Dr. Halamka the President and Paul Cerrato the Senior Research Analyst and Communications Specialist for Mayo Clinic Platform on their sixth collaborative book. Redefining the Boundaries of Medicine: The High-Tech, High-Touch Path Into the Future can be pre-ordered for its release in April.

Join us as we sit down with general surgeon Scott Ellner to discuss evidence-based strategies aimed at improving the well-being of those on the front lines. In this insightful conversation, Scott delves into a range of techniques, from mindfulness to cold shower therapy, that can help health care professionals navigate the unique challenges they face on a daily basis. By making small changes and implementing self-care practices, individuals can experience significant improvements in resilience, productivity, and overall quality of life. Tune in to gain expert insights and practical tips on how to effectively prioritize self-care in the demanding world of health care. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the field, this episode offers valuable advice tailored specifically to the needs of health care workers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to make your well-being a top priority. Take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced life by implementing the strategies discussed in this episode. Scott Ellner has been a general surgeon for over 20 years, and can be reached at PEAK Health. He has transitioned into health care executive roles due to his passion for patient safety, quality, and value-based care delivery. He discusses the KevinMD article, "5 days, 5 minutes: life-changing daily habits for health care professionals." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Together, Microsoft and Nuance are leveraging their rich digital technology and advanced AI capabilities to tackle some of health care's biggest challenges. AI-driven technology promises to revolutionize patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 85 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Discover AI-powered clinical documentation that writes itself. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/I6Gsup Powered by CMEfy.

Join Tod Stillson, a family physician and entrepreneur, as he shares his journey from traditional hospital employment to forming a micro-corporation. Discover how Tod regained professional autonomy and boosted his net worth through this transition. We delve into the challenges physicians face in the health care system and the importance of taking control of your career. Tod offers valuable insights on alternative employment options for physicians and how you can empower yourself in your career. Don't miss this opportunity to explore new possibilities and take charge of your professional journey with Tod's inspiring story. Tod Stillson is a family physician, entrepreneur, and Amazon best-selling author of Doctor Incorporated: Stop the Insanity of Traditional Employment and Preserve Your Professional Autonomy. He can be reached at SimpliMD.  Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and X @DrInc9, or join his Facebook community for doctors, Every Doctor Is A Business. He discusses the KevinMD article, "I discovered the Holy Grail for doctors." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians. Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/PeqCzA Powered by CMEfy.

In our latest episode, we bring you a candid conversation with Steve Lichtenstein and Deena Baikowitz, where humor meets heart in a journey through life's transitions. Join us as they open up about their unconventional paths into filmmaking and comedy, sharing hilarious anecdotes and profound insights along the way. Discover how they've turned laughter and storytelling into a powerful tool for advocacy.  From practical communication tips on how to communicate effectively with healthcare providers, to the healing power of humor, this episode explores the intersection of health, humor, and humanity, promising laughter, learning, and a fresh perspective on living life to the fullest. Tune in now and let their contagious energy uplift and move you. Steve’s latest project, Never Too Late,  is a science fiction short film that addresses themes of AI, climate change, aging, and loneliness.  Click to learn more. Click here to get more of Deena 'Fireball' Baikowitz  Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health.

Leaders from Humana, Blue Cross, and Blue Shield of Rhode Island delve into the dynamic landscape of specialty value-based care, sharing valuable insights and actionable strategies for navigating its complexities.    Show Guests: Alexander Ding, MD, MS, MBA, Associate Vice President for Physician Strategy and Medical Affairs, Humana  Nick Lefeber, Senior Vice President, Value-Based Care, Contracting, Data & Analytics, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Rachel Winokur, Chief Executive Officer, TailorCare   https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/the-evolution-of-specialty-value-based-care/   This episode is sponsored by TailorCare   TailorCare is a risk-based care navigation program that provides deeply personal support to patients living with joint, back, and muscle pain. By combining a careful assessment of patients’ symptoms, health history, preferences and goals with predictive data and the latest evidence-based guidelines, TailorCare helps patients choose —and navigate—the most effective treatment pathway for them, every step of the way.  

Welcome back to StartUp Health NOW! We think it’s fair to say that when people think of StartUp Health, they think about entrepreneurs and founders. Over the last 12 or 13 years we’ve supported more than 500 health tech startups and nearly 1000 founders, many of whom have been featured on this show. Perhaps less well known is what happens behind the scenes at StartUp Health. In this episode we pull back that curtain a little bit, particularly as it pertains to our Health Moonshot Impact Board. We’ve got this advisory team of about 17 amazing individuals across multiple disciplines. These are people like Dr. Toby Cosgrove, former head of the Cleveland Clinic; Chuck Henderson, the CEO of the American Diabetes Association; and Sue Siegel, former head of GE Ventures – just to name three. You can see the whole Health Moonshot Impact Board here on our website. Recently, we brought together our Health Moonshot Impact Board in real life at the Lake Nona Impact Forum in Florida. Not only did the team get to learn from luminaries like Jeff Bezos, David Feinberg, and Peter Lee, but they got to go deeper on ideas with one another. In the spirit of encouraging a more radically collaborative impact board, we decided to flip the script a bit and have members of our board interview one another for this podcast. The hope was that this would lead to some unexpected lines of questioning and some uniquely candid moments. The first conversation in this series is between Esther Dyson, legendary angel investor and founder of Wellville, and Roger Jansen, PhD, the Chief Innovation & Digital Health Officer at Michigan State University Health Care. The conversation was just as wide-ranging and unstructured as we hoped it would be, and it touched on some incredibly powerful topics. We hope you enjoy. Innovating in Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer’s Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? Learn how you can get one of the last spots in our T1D 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

Engaging in partnerships can lead to much more profound and widespread change. In this episode, Judith Kulich, Managing Principal - Patient Health & Equity and Americas West Region at ZS, shares valuable insights and perspectives on the topic of health equity partnerships in the healthcare industry. Judith delves into the expanding focus of healthcare organizations to address broader drivers of health beyond genetics and medical care and how they adapt to address social determinants of health. She discusses the importance of partnerships in tackling health equity, providing examples of successful collaborations between healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. The conversation also delves into the challenges and key strategies for forging effective health equity partnerships, along with the essential elements to ensure the success and replicability of these partnerships. Throughout the interview, Judith emphasizes the importance of collaboration and the collective effort required to drive change in health equity. Stay tuned as we uncover the thoughtful approach to health equity and the innovative strategies shaping the future of healthcare. Resources: Connect with and follow Judith Kulich on LinkedIn. Follow ZS on LinkedIn. Visit the ZS website here.

2022-04-29 Hosts Amir Kalali and Craig Lipset were joined by Shawn Tedman (ixlayer) and Beth Culver (MRN) to discuss lab specimens and the logistics of obtaining them from patients when the trials are being run from home.Follow the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA) on LinkedIn and Twitter. Learn more about Membership and our work at www.dtra.org.

This episode discusses harnessing the power of nutrition for health and healing. Who doesn’t want to know about the power of being in control of your own health?  My guest, Amy Wilson, is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach using the FASTer Way to Fat Loss platform, who is disrupting the diet industry and helping her clients take their health back.  Questions this episode will answer: Why may the common notion of eating less and moving more not work ? How can you reverse pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes? Why is Ozempic not a one-size-fits-all weight loss solution? No matter where you are on your health journey, how you feel about your weight, whether you live with diabetes or are looking for weight management solutions, there is something for you or someone that you care about on this episode. Find Amy Wilson: https://instagram.com/thenutritioncoachpharmacist/ https://linkedin.com/in/amy-wilson-rph-bcg www.amykwilson.com Resources: Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com About Amy Wilson: Amy Wilson is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach using the FASTer Way to Fat Loss platform, she is disrupting the diet industry and helping her clients take their health back. Amy’s mission is to empower and equip her clients to take charge of their health and find balance in their lives. With over 30 years of experience, Amy specializes in developing individualized health plans that navigate through her client’s individual barriers, allowing them to be successful in their efforts. Amy is passionate about helping people prevent and reverse diseases with nutrition and fitness. Through her personal and professional experience, she has seen firsthand how diet and exercise can change a person’s life, and how the right nutritional program can be the key to improving their health and fitness. She has seen her clients reverse their pre-diabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more. She is driven to help her clients feel in control of their body and mind, while no longer feeling enslaved by their scale.