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Let’s face it: Digital Health as an industry is poised for significant growth. Addressing the key challenges early on is important to ensure that the long and tedious journey of transforming from conventional to futuristic bears worthy rewards.
Join Dr. Emmanunel "Manny" Fombu as he embarks on a voyage to find the future of healthcare interlaced with digital innovations and technology on Bite the Orange Podcast. Together we can make progressive, outcome-based Digital Health a reality.
Have you ever wondered how to regain control of your most valuable asset as a physician?
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Leah Huston explains the challenges and injustices faced by physicians in the healthcare system, such as the loss of control over their credentials and the influence of external entities on medical practices. She explains how HPEC uses Decentralized Identity technology to grant physicians control over their credentials, ensuring ethical medical practice, while seeking capital, partnerships, and inclusive investments.
Tune in and listen to what Leah Huston has to say about the need for change in the healthcare system and the potential solutions that HPEC is working to provide.
The American Medical Association is at the forefront of harnessing technology for the benefit of physicians and patients.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Meg Barron talks about digital health, its challenges, and the American Medical Association's efforts to leverage technology to improve healthcare. She discusses AMA's initiatives, emphasizing feedback, addressing challenges, and highlighting the rise of telehealth and emerging tech in healthcare.
Tune in to listen to Meg Barron’s insights into the AMA's groundbreaking initiatives in the realm of digital health!
Ever wondered about the challenges and opportunities of merging technology and healthcare?
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Alex Trombetta shares his experiences in biotech, healthcare consulting, and his involvement in launching an analytics platform for total cost of care management. He discusses healthcare technology challenges, stresses collaboration with all stakeholders, and highlights his role at Initiate Studios for healthcare innovation.
Tune in for a journey through the dynamic world of healthcare innovation through the lens of Alex Trombetta!
In an era of data-driven decisions, Eversana is using analytics to transform patient care.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Pierantonio Russo and Maria Kirsch talk about Eversana's vital role in guiding patients through the complexities of the US healthcare system.
They elaborate on Eversana's comprehensive healthcare services, precision medicine initiatives, and dedication to combining technology with a human-centered approach to patient care.
Tune in to learn about Eversana's role in reshaping the future of healthcare access and affordability!
The time has come to explore the intersection of value-based care innovations and advocacy for patients with chronic conditions.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Juby George-Vaze discusses the evolution of value-based care, highlighting its goal of shifting risk from insurance companies to providers and patients. She talks about the empowerment, cost-effectiveness, and patient-centric nature of value-based care while addressing Long COVID and envisioning a future marked by patient empowerment, AI, and innovation.
Tune in to join Juby George-Vaze on a compelling journey through the evolving landscape of value-based care and her advocacy for long COVID patients!
Get ready to be inspired by a remarkable journey to becoming a key player in healthcare innovation and thought leadership.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Robin Farmanfarmaian discusses her life and career, focusing on technology and innovation in healthcare. She highlights the importance of accurate early diagnoses, her transition to professional speaking, and her vision for a home-based AI-driven healthcare future.
Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of technology, healthcare, and personal branding as Robin Farmanfarmaian shares her path to success!
Access to data and technology will revolutionize the healthcare industry.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Robin Wiener discusses the importance of improving data access and communication in the healthcare sector. She talks about Dedalus, emphasizing data-driven healthcare improvements, including the Command Center for efficiency, especially in rural areas, and addressing social determinants of health.
Listen to this episode and learn about data-driven healthcare transformation!
Why don’t companies use data to improve and make people’s lives better? In this episode of Bite The Orange, we feature the one and only, incredible and renowned Dr. Severance MacLaughlin, who shares the journey he is on in building DeLorean AI, his life in the different branches of the healthcare industry, and product development. Severance’s passion lies in helping people live healthier and better lives, even if they have a chronic disease.
Tune in to this wonderful episode about a technology that is making a difference in the world!
This visionary man is exploring patient-centric and prevention strategies in healthcare.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Innocent Clement shares insights into his vision of healthcare, focusing on patient-centricity, prevention, and empowerment. He details Ciba's strategy of integrating data for predictive analytics, fostering engagement, and emphasizing personalized prevention, patient-doctor relationships, and health data sharing.
Tune in to learn how Ciba Health empowers patients with access, awareness, and personalized care!
Simple medical education can empower patients in clinical trials.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, David Grew talks about how his company provides patient education for clinical trials. He explains how he created PRIMR to provide engaging patient education for clinical trials, aiming to be the leading global provider, fostering trust, and accelerating medical innovation.
Tune in to learn how PRIMR is redefining patient education for medical trials!
The lack of diversity in clinical trials must be exposed and improved upon.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Bindu Kalesan discusses underrepresentation and a lack of diversity in clinical trials. She emphasizes inadequate drug testing for People of Color and women, highlighting community participation, Tury Health's mission for Black women with breast cancer, and a people-centric approach to healthcare.
Tune in to learn about the urgency of inclusivity in clinical trials and the mission of Tury Health to improve health outcomes for marginalized populations!
Technology and engagement are great tools to empower cancer patients and enhance their care.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Whitney Isola talks about OncoPower, a supportive cancer care community platform designed to bring high-quality care to community practitioners. She explains how it utilizes a social media format with specialized tools that personalize options for English-speaking patients around the globe.
Learn how Witty Health’s OncoPower revolutionizes cancer care through a supportive community platform!
Blending data and coaching is the key to sustainable behavior change.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Ravi Komatireddy talks about combining precision medicine with behavior change through coaching in digital health. He discusses Daytona Health’s work of guiding people toward better lifestyle decisions, using coaching in digital health, and helping individuals build self-efficacy and sustain long-term behavior change.
Tune in to learn about Daytona Health’s work to make the most out of precision medicine and behavioral science!
If healthcare wants to have better outcomes, then it must embrace digitalization.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Carm Huntress discusses his company’s mission to automate and digitize medical records, addressing the challenge of outdated methods like phone and fax. He explains how Credo Health retrieves patient data and employs machine learning technology, among others, to analyze and synthesize information for providers, aiming to make medical records actionable.
Tune in and learn about Credo Health’s solution for value-based care in the digital era!
Healthcare is much easier to navigate when one is aware of their options.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Sam Vasisht talks about transforming healthcare and contributing to the cause by helping patients navigate industry services with accessible cost options through shopMD. He also shares examples he experienced himself to emphasize the importance of price transparency and explain how insurance deductibles and coinsurance can pose financial burdens on their users.
Tune in and listen to how shopMD is making a transformative impact on the way patients get their healthcare!
Healthcare systems need to deeply understand the contexts in which they work to improve healthcare outcomes. In this episode of Bite the Orange, we feature the incredible healthcare thought leader and CEO of the Fondation Botnar: Stefan Germann! His experience in healthcare technology worldwide gives him a unique perspective on how the system should work to improve people’s lives and the democratization of this industry.
Tune in to this episode to turn the traditional mindset into thinking about health in the digital age.
The future of healthcare must integrate biomedicine and technology proactively and preventatively.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Dr. Calum MacRae talks about bringing genomics and genetics into clinical practice and drug discovery with the help of technology. He also highlights the need for broad representation in clinical trials to ensure equitable access to care and drive innovation in healthcare.
Tune in to learn more about the potential of genomics and genetics technology in healthcare!
Data analytics and machine learning have the potential to improve healthcare outcomes.
Dr. Pierantonio Russo shares his expertise in leveraging data sets in businesses, using AI and machine learning, and what the future holds in data sharing. He also dives into how EVERSANA works and its departments, breaking down how they work in pharma without distributing pills.
Tune in to this wonderful episode with one of the greatest minds in healthcare!
Africa has a lot of room for improvement when it comes to healthcare.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Dr. Ekiti Martin talks about providing healthcare to underserved communities in Cameroon as well as Africa’s potential for diverse and inclusive research opportunities. He explains how the GREY Lab, his non-profit organization, conducts health campaigns and screenings nationwide to increase access to care.
Listen to this episode and learn more about where Cameroon’s healthcare is at!
The future of neurology will be in patients’ pockets.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Charisse Litchman talks about how BeCare Link is developing free neurology apps that offer remote exams and calculate disability scores using artificial intelligence. She explains how their MS app came to be, how it works, and why it helps patients worldwide.
Tune in and learn how BeCare Link approaches access to neurology with gamified, complex apps!
In healthcare, data is essential for development and innovation.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we feature Niki Kutac, the Senior Vice President of Product Management at Fountayn, who discusses the importance of using a single platform for all data collection within a clinical trial.
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Technology connects people to the information tools they need to make informed, educated decisions about their care.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Grace Cordovano talks about her work advocating for patients’ health and helping them navigate the system using technology regardless of language, culture, or funds. She also discusses why clinical trial recruitment processes can be frustrating for all players involved, and even offers several ideas to make the research space less difficult to enter.
Tune in and learn more about how Grace is helping patients navigate healthcare!
Imagine what would happen if we read your DNA to find the best possible nutrition guide between the lines.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Sherry Zhang talks about how they use technology to analyze a person’s genome and guide them toward the best healthy diet based on results from their different products and services. She also discusses how she works to form new alliances focused on technology that share a preventative care approach to health in her new role as CSO.
Tune in and learn how GenoPalate plans to take your nutrition to the next level by personalizing it with your DNA!
This university team is pushing the health system forward with digital health innovations.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Michael Hasselberg talks about moving the whole health system forward into a technology-enabled, data-driven care delivery mechanism through research and development of innovative digital solutions. He also explains why the University of Rochester’s Medical Center Health Lab focuses on solutions that improve data management, workforce wellness, and patient engagement.
Tune in and learn how the University of Rochester is driving digital transformation in healthcare!
People are dying from diseases that humanity could cure.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Zina Sarif discusses the consequences of minimal clinical research in low-income countries and how she approaches this global issue with a change of pace in the development of multiple drugs, therapies, and personalized medicine. For about seven months now, she has been at Yendou to match pharmaceutical companies and clinical trials to clinics, to deliver the drugs to patients in a record four-month period.
Tune in to learn how Zina Sarif is democratizing healthcare and access by improving oncology research, development, and deployment processes!
This Medication is usually essential for good outcomes, how can we help patients adhere to theirs?
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we have the pleasure of talking to a neurosurgeon turned health-tech entrepreneur, Dr. Katrina Firlik! She talks about co-founding HealthPrize Technologies, gamification, and education as solutions for medication non-adherence in patients.
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Venture capital is about technology and money, but most importantly: about the people behind it.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Julien Pham talks about how Third Culture Capital invests in ventures with individuals that have unique lived experiences and skill sets to create an impact in health tech through software-driven solutions. He also discusses how 3CC ensures the companies they invest in growth and scale within the time in the fund, boosting their potential for success.
Tune in to learn more about Julien Pham’s approach to venture capital and how his journey impacted the way he invests!
The health industry can collaborate with academia toward a more equitable healthcare system.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Geoffrey Roche talks about the intersection of healthcare, academia, and workforce development with strategic partnerships and conversations with industry leaders that bring change to the entire ecosystem.
Tune in to learn more about how partnership, collaboration, and teamwork with academia and between healthcare organizations can change the system as a whole!
Technology can help you be more efficient with many of your healthcare processes.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we host Jared Meyers, Co-Founder and CEO of Augment Health, who shares his entrepreneurial journey with a device that helps patients improve their outcomes!
Tune in to this short and sweet conversation!
Healthcare occurs in our everyday lives outside the buildings we usually visit for care.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Roseanne Warmerdam, co-founder of HealthBlocks BV and The Pando Network, discusses how health data can help transform the ecosystem from reactionary care to a preventative model.
The biggest problem in healthcare is not the lack of innovation, it is the lack of its adoption.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Manny interviews Christian Milaster, founder and president at Ingenium Digital Health Advisors, who talks about helping healthcare organizations and systems adopt digital health solutions quickly to optimize care delivery and produce better outcomes. Chris explains how, after identifying an organization’s telehealth maturity level, the problem to tackle, and its fitting solution, Ingenium’s consortium of experts helps them implement it effectively and develops a digital health strategy to reap the benefits.
Tune in to learn more about selling and encouraging the adoption of digital health innovations!
When things die, we tend to forget. Well, not this time!
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Dr. David Nash discusses the key things that need to change in the American Healthcare system to improve the quality of care it’s delivering.
Tune in, and don’t forget to grab a copy of his most recent book!
Mental Health is a public health priority.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Kevin Dedner, CEO and Founder of Hurdle, talks about the evolving mental healthcare space and their work to ensure access for people of color. Kevin explains Hurdle’s business model and how it trains and supports its therapists to keep improving the mental healthcare space.
Tune in to learn from Kevin how race and mental health cannot be addressed separately!
Did you know cancer cells sound sick?
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Scott Haiges, CEO at Digital Harmonic, talks about his company's innovative developments in signal processing technologies, focusing on CytoAcoustics, which allows acoustic analytics of cell signals to discern between cancer and healthy cells. Scott discusses some of Digital Harmonic’s plans for scaling and taking it to market, as well as different live cell pathology uses he envisions for this technology.
Tune in to learn about bioacoustics and how they might change healthcare’s future.
Cancer affects both diagnosed patients and those who take care of them.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Andrea Wilson Woods, CEO and co-founder of Cancer University and founder and president of the non-profit Blue Faery, shares her work to educate patients and caregivers to prevent, treat, and cure primary liver cancer after her 15-year-old sister was diagnosed with it, changing her life as well. Andrea discusses clinical trials, end-of-life planning, palliative care, caregiver support, and her entrepreneurial journey in healthcare.
Listen to this episode and learn about Andrea’s experience and her work against primary liver cancer!
Trillions of bacteria live within us and are essential for our health.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Dorottya Nagy-Szakal, Chief Medical Officer at Biotia at Biotia, talks about the human microbiome and how novel technologies can use AI to improve precision in infectious disease diagnostics. She explains why microbiomes affect the human body’s health and how they leverage AI to translate their genomic information into actionable clinical reports.
Tune in to learn more about the human microbiome and its future within healthcare!
In today’s world, where inequalities live left and right, how can we leverage AI to help us solve food disparities?
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Dr. Ilias Tagkopoulos, Founder and Chairman of PIPA LLC, talks about how AI can be a powerful tool to target food insecurity, negative environmental impacts from non-optimal agriculture methods, and production chain gaps in the food industry that impact access. He also explains how PIPA uses data analytics to support R&D processes, clinical trials, and even personalized nutrition, and gives his thoughts on AI adoption and data privacy.
Listen to the latest advancements that connect AI, life sciences, nutrition, and health!
How can you trust the health care or advice that you receive online?
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Geoffrey W. Rutledge, co-founder and chief medical officer at HealthTap, talks about how this digital platform can bring trustworthy answers to any medical inquiry, delivering high-quality virtual primary care. He explains the benefits of building their own platform and its business model, breaking down customer prices, and their partnership with affiliated doctors.
Tune in to learn how HealthTap uses its technology and the community around it to deliver better care!
The Parkinson’s Disease Pandemic is man-made, and these are the current efforts to end it.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Manny is glad to interview Ray Dorsey about Parkinson’s disease, how to improve its treatment, and how to mitigate its extent, based on his work as a professor of neurology and director of the Center for Health and Technology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Parkinson's is the world's fastest-growing brain disease, and its increasing worldwide reach over the last 200 years is directly linked to air pollution, certain pesticides like Paraquat, and industrial chemicals. Ray also shares how he has been a strong advocate for telemedicine for over a decade and believes that, combined with smart remote patient monitoring devices, more Parkinson’s patients could receive better care wherever they may be.
Please tune in to learn more about Parkinson’s disease and what can be done to mitigate it!
This platform is making a broad impact on clinical trials.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Manny is happy to have Irene Meier, Senior Lead of Sponsor Transformation at Reify Health, a company that helps pharma companies and sponsors with faster, more accessible patient enrollment in clinical trials across different phases and areas. Having experienced different healthcare systems worldwide, Irene talks about the Swiss, American, and Brazilian ones, focusing on the latter. Being currently based in Brazil, Irene has found it’s a very open and gratifying country for healthcare research work. She explains StudyTeam, a platform that facilitates communication between sites and the sponsors, allowing them to manage all of their enrollment work, keep track of recruitment, and report on progress in real-time. She believes the work Reify is doing helps accelerate the approval of drugs, vaccines, and treatments by bringing the players together to work seamlessly.
Tune in to learn more about clinical trial research, healthcare systems abroad, and how Reify Health is making its mark on both with its StudyTeam platform!
Improving the mental healthcare experience can be done through the use of technology.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we are joined by Jonathan Knights, Head Of Applied Science at Mindstrong, an end-to-end digital healthcare provider focused on upgrading mental healthcare with technology and a twist: using a human-centric approach. Mindstrong improves patients’ access to care by using digital tools and technology to enhance therapy sessions and make information available. This way, clinicians and members can manage their mental healthcare seamlessly. Jonathan explains how Mindtstrong uses a measurement-based care system to personalize which particular service someone needs to achieve a symptom-reduction goal. He discusses what he calls active-passive data collecting and the importance of integrating research into care in real time.
Tune in to learn more about Mindstrong and the way they use technology for digital mental healthcare!
There are still great barriers to participating in clinical trials, which need to be brought down!
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we have Brad Hightower, CEO of Hightower Clinical, a company focused on increasing access to clinical trials by creating community partnerships and reaching out to physicians, hospitals, and medical groups to offer no-cost research infrastructure. Brad talks about his mission and how Hightower Clinical works with enrolled patients, ensuring they are informed about all the risks and benefits of participating in a clinical trial. Challenges like overestimations of patients in sites, qualifications, diversity, and location are some of the barriers that Hightower Clinical is working to improve, and Brad explains exactly how through examples. He also shares his thoughts on decentralized clinical trials and technology’s role in them, sharing his company’s experience on the matter, flexibility, and what he calls "low-tech" DCTs.
Tune into this episode and listen to how Brad Hightower is increasing access to clinical trials!
The train has left the station to value-based care, and through digital therapeutics, Kaia is well on its way there!
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we are glad to talk with Nigel Ohrenstein, president of Kaia Health, a digital therapeutics company with value-based treatments for musculoskeletal conditions, long-term COVID, and COPD. Nigel considers himself a recovered lawyer and an entrepreneur in healthcare, seeking to have a transformative impact in the industry by making clinically proven digital therapeutics available to people. Nigel explains digital therapy and how Kaia approaches it using motion technology through a patient’s phone camera, enabling high-quality, clinically excellent, physical therapy at home. He shares insights on how to access Kaia and the inner workings and challenges of the company’s path toward its value-based care mission.
Tune in to learn how Kaia is helping people live a better life free from pain!
There is something to have in mind when you work in the clinical trial space: we all are patients at some point in our lives.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we are happy to have Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance Co-Chair Craig Lipset on the show. As a patient with pulmonary sarcoidosis himself, Craig has let his experience influence his work in clinical trials around patient engagement and centricity, enabling access to their health data in the studies they participate in. Craig explains his condition, shares insights into some of his work inspired by his patient journey, and touches on sore points the clinical trial space faces regarding cost and innovation. He also speaks about what the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance is and how anyone can learn about the initiatives in the organization.
Tune in and listen to Craig and what he has to say about improving the experience for patients in clinical trials!
VR has a huge role to play in the future of healthcare and many still don’t know much about it.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we are glad to have digital health expert Denise Silber on the show. She is the founder of Basil Strategies, a digital health communications consultancy company, and the co-founder of VRforHealth, an online platform expanding access to the wellness and therapeutic uses of Virtual Reality. After her first experience with a VR headset, Denise immediately realized the potential of VR technology in healthcare. She talks about digital health innovations and how VRforHealth is connecting healthcare companies’ decision-makers to innovative VR solutions, facilitating their adoption and integration within their systems. Additionally, having had experience with other health systems like the French and the American ones, she discusses differences and similarities in the way they adopt digital health innovations.
Tune in to learn about how Denise has witnessed VR technologies come a long way and how she is spreading awareness of the potential they have to improve many different areas of healthcare!
How is it in healthcare that so much vital information is lost, buried, locked, or out of reach?
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we are excited to have Aaron Liebtag on the show. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pentavere, a digital health company that has developed an artificial intelligence engine that provides insights from buried information within clinical documentation to help improve health outcomes. A tragedy his co-founder suffered that could’ve been avoided if the relevant information hadn’t been missed by the corresponding care team made the duo realize the magnitude of the unsolved problem healthcare had. After thorough research, Aaron and his colleague founded Pentavere and developed the Darwen AI platform, which uses AI and ML to curate, organize, catalog, and analyze information buried in unstructured clinical documentation, and validate it against peer-reviewed publications. Throughout this conversation, Aaron talks not only about how this technology can solve the problem they first targeted but also be applied to many other areas like patient identification, clinical trials, and even commercial pharma.
Tune in to learn how Pentavere’s AI engine is using technology to navigate medical information easily instead of getting lost within it!
There is so much outdated provider information out there.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we are joyful to have Kit Kieling on the show. He is the founder and president of Orderly Health, a startup company that uses AI and machine learning to automate and improve provider data workflows across the healthcare ecosystem. Orderly started as a patient navigation tool, but they made a wise decision that would pivot the company and bring them to where they are today. Provider directory data across healthcare is widely inaccurate and so Orderly created software that allows providers and payers to input data in various formats and organizes it within its system. Kit talks about the importance and the value of accurate provider information within healthcare and also shares the journey he’s had with Orderly from the very beginning.
Tune in and listen to what Kit Kieling has to say about provider directory data in the healthcare industry and what his startup is doing about it!
What does it take to really understand population health?
In this episode of Bite the Orange, we have the privilege of having Gretchen Shanofsky on the show. She is an independent consultant that collaborates with organizations to develop programs and services that improve healthcare costs and outcomes in vulnerable populations. She explains what population health is and what it entails in our industry. Considering social determinants of health, population health can be a proactive way to address the care required by some. Gretchen also reflects on innovation and the role of several stakeholders in it, the adoption of technology by the senior population, and newer health services that rose from the pandemic. Healthcare’s on its way to evolving into something more personalized, and that’s exciting!
Tune in to this short and sweet episode about population health; we know you’ll enjoy it!
Investing in your own health is not about avoiding death; it's about living your life.
In this episode, William Cooper, founder and chairman at PRIMO Health Partners, talks about how PRIMO is changing the game with their telemedicine platform offering low-cost access to second opinions from specialists and virtual primary care to everyday people. For some users, access to healthcare can be obstructed by cost, and PRIMO provides alternatives for them to get various health benefits and services for a lower-than-average price with the possibility to include seven family members. Dr. Cooper breaks down the benefits of subscribing to PRIMO Health Partners and PRIMO Healthcare, detailing each of the services and explaining how, as a user, one could earn money back from it. He also speaks of the importance of investing time, money, thoughts, and actions into their own healthcare.
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Think of Sesame as the Expedia of healthcare services.
In this episode, Dr. Michael Botta, co-founder, and president at Sesame, talks about this health services marketplace platform that works with thousands of clinicians across the country for a combination of in-person and telehealth care services. Sesame has the infrastructure to connect patients and clinicians with transparent, affordable pricing for prepaid rates, helping those who are concerned about regular visit costs or getting a surprise bill in the mail. Michael breaks down how Sesame works in a consumer-friendly way and with different tier services as an alternative model for patients regarding insurance companies. Not only is Sesame life-changing for patients, but also for clinicians as their business model can change for the better with the use of this platform.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about Sesame and the many offerings they have for a better healthcare experience!
Health equity is a topic that should always be on trend, and this episode of Bite the Orange is the perfect way to understand what it is and its importance.
Dr. Kate Merton, from Chicago ARC, stopped by to share her valuable two cents on this matter. She explains how Chicago ARC works to improve the startup environment with the thought of always giving back to the communities. Innovation can come from anywhere, and more importantly, Chicago ARC has studied what is going on in Israel to bring their best ideas and develop them in the United States. Kate talks about future projects and how the organization is partnering with other individuals and companies to leverage technology for a brighter, better healthcare future. Entrepreneurship can be hard in healthcare, but Chicago ARC can be your right hand in this process.
Tune in to this episode and don’t be afraid to bite the orange with their help!
VEDA is getting patients the information they need and directing them to the right type of care.
In this episode of Bite the Orange, Meghan Gaffney, CEO and co-founder of VEDA Data, talks about how she’s working to innovate healthcare data infrastructure and make it work better for providers and patients. Thanks to outdated databases, finding providers on your health plan can be a difficult process, causing delays and driving up costs in healthcare. Meghan explains how VEDA Data has two different offerings, Velocity and Quantym, for health plans to improve speed and efficiency in their data infrastructure so their members have access to complete, built-out networks. She discusses three case studies around automation and accuracy improving data quality, user experience, compliance, and cost savings, which can be found on VEDA’s website.
Tune in to this episode to learn how Meghan’s work at VEDA is helping health plans innovate and improve their data infrastructure to provide better care!
Mobility is something that can make or break an individual.
In this episode, Ahmad Alghazi, founder and CEO of CAN Mobilities, talks about a smart walking cane that helps you to stay safe and mobile, quantifies your mobility, and unlocks different care programs for you. After witnessing how limited mobility impacted his grandmother’s quality of life and independence, Ahmad created the smart walking cane as a mobility solution for different populations with these types of conditions and challenges. The device has several integrated sensors that collect data to prevent falls, manage mobility-related chronic conditions, and/or monitor recovery after surgery or injury. He explains how the cane seeks to reduce the stigma of using one, improving safety, quantifying mobility through continuous gait monitoring, and providing classes fit for people’s needs based on their underlying medical conditions through different partnerships.
Tune in to this episode to learn about how CAN Mobilities is unlocking mobility solutions for many people!
Patients are craving the implementation of new technologies in healthcare, that is a fact.
This episode of Bite The Orange features a great friend of our host, someone that has been incredibly inspiring, and we know you will be too. Dr. Paul Wright is with us to share his journey in the healthcare industry and especially his interest in digital health. Paul’s passion for innovation in the digital landscape is tangible when he emphasizes that it is not being used to its full potential in healthcare. One way to get into the healthcare system is by implementing technology that is targeted to a specific audience. Dr. Paul also reflects on the education level in the country right now and how his thoughts on digital health merge with what he teaches.
We are so happy and honored to have had our good friend Dr. Paul on the show, we hope you enjoyed this episode!
Welcome to the first episode of the Bite the Orange Podcast!
In this episode, we are honored to feature someone that has impacted many careers, but especially our host, Dr. Emmanuel Fombu’s trajectory in healthcare. Dr. David describes himself as a mad inventor, with 80 US patents, more of them foreign, and a whole library of published abstracts and peer-reviewed articles. He is also an incredible entrepreneur and innovator, who has sold several companies and now is leading AliveCor, and he goes deep into his entrepreneurial journey in this conversation. They talk about KardiaMobile 6L, its innovative solutions, and how it’s improving patients’ health. Together, they also discuss access and the future of medicine, specifically in the cardiovascular field.
Tune in to this wonderful episode full of advice from one of the biggest in the industry!
Join Dr. Manny Fombu as he embarks on a voyage to find the future of healthcare interlaced with digital innovations and technology on Bite the Orange Podcast. Together we can make the future of outcomes-based healthcare driven by innovative technologies a reality.
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