Outcomes Rocket

Transparency, cash friendly prices, cost-sharing - these are just some of the topics you'll be hearing from our interview with Jamie Lagarde in this episode of Outcomes Rocket podcast. Jamie is a successful serial entrepreneur and seasoned executive whose wealth of knowledge helped launch Sedera into the market in 2013. Today, Jamie discusses the drastic increase in insurance cost and presents an alternative, an innovative solution that removes unnecessary barriers to care. He also talks about Sedera's model, its affordability, huge cost savings, and empowering the members to look into their health care. If you're looking for another way to care for your employees without the massive cost insurance brings, you'll find enlightenment in this conversation with Jamie. https://outcomesrocket.health/sedera/2020/07/

Today's guest has raised over billions of dollars of capital to IPOs, private placements, debt offerings, equity offerings, and has met thousands of CEOs and companies in her 30-some year career. She has also guided early to mid-stage companies and helped them articulate their value propositions. In this episode of Outcomes Rocket, we feature Afsaneh Naimollah, a managing partner of Xen Partners and an executive in residence at Plug and Play. Afsaneh discusses how her role in the company picks investments and take early to mid-stage companies under their wings. She shares her thoughts on the importance of being able to see across sections, why some companies with great technologies are struggling with their stories, helping companies know what they offer, traits of a successful founder, some pitfalls in the investing process, and more! Afsaneh is generous with her stories and ideas and we really enjoyed the interview. If you are thinking of investing, or you have a great idea you'd like to market, or you just want to learn more about what's coming up in healthcare technology, this podcast is for you! https://outcomesrocket.health/afsaneh/2020/07/

In this episode, we interview the outstanding Dr. Naila Siddiqui Kamal. She discusses the impact of systems and technology and what they could do to better the lives of both physicians and patients, why healthcare should engage in innovations and the value of disruptions in the delivery of care. She also shares powerful and insightful anecdotes as well as her thoughts on the impact of COVID in healthcare. We want to scale the care we provide to patients, and Naila has given great call outs and suggestions. Tune in to my exciting conversation with Naila here. https://outcomesrocket.health/naila/2020/07/

In this COVID-19 season, it is a MUST to have a medical emergency kit. Getting a medical kit is like being able to access urgent care anywhere. In this podcast, Dr. Benjamin Jack, founder of Duration Health talks about how his company helps people have emergency medications so that you have them on hand when you need them. He also discussed the support and resources provided with the medical kits. Tune in for my full conversation with entrepreneur Dr. Benjamin Jack. https://outcomesrocket.health/duration/2020/07/

In today's insightful Outcomes Rocket podcast interview, we feature Paul Dow, the e-health innovation strategist for the American Academy of Family Physicians. Paul discusses how his organization is searching for long-term solutions to help independent practices and family physicians in this COVID season and even beyond. He shares his thoughts on the importance of having effective and transformational tools to give physicians more time to focus on caring. He also talks about finding solutions aimed at their members and his thoughts on telehealth. Paul dropped a lot of insights in this interview, so don't miss it! https://outcomesrocket.health/american-academy-of-family-physicians/2020/07/

Are you looking for the right web team who knows healthcare inside and out? This episode will help you know who to call. Today, we have the privilege of hosting Jared Mauskopf, CEO at Medical Web Experts, a health outcomes-focused enterprise providing custom websites, health app development, internet marketing, e-commerce services, and more. Jared discusses how his company helps healthcare organizations work through their problems by providing custom developments and marketing solutions. He also talks about approaching solutions holistically for his clients, some tips to get traffic to your site, and anecdotes that helped us get to know him better. We enjoyed our powerful conversation with Jared and we hope you'll do, too! https://outcomesrocket.health/medical-web-experts/2020/07/

Our guest today in Outcomes Rocket podcast is equally adept in the boardroom as in the operating room, in quantitative financial modeling as in reconstructive surgery. Dr. Charles Herman is a Venture Partner in Digitalis Ventures. He is also the President and Chief Medical Officer at Somatix. In this interview, he discusses how diving into venture investments and being actively involved in the next generation of technologies can improve the lives of patients and communities. He also talks about employing artificial intelligence and predictive analysis to make data clinically useful. Dr. Herman shares great insights for both the health and venture space, so don't miss this episode! https://outcomesrocket.health/digitalis/2020/07/

In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket podcast, we are thrilled to feature Dr. Tony Manuel. Tony discusses physician innovation and how physicians can evolve their careers to be greater contributors beyond the point of care. He shares insights and anecdotes on leadership and finding fulfillment. If you're a physician leader seeking for ways to improve healthcare inside and outside the hospital walls, this is a podcast you should tune in! https://outcomesrocket.health/tony/2020/07/

"There are about one in three Americans at risk for chronic kidney disease. And that results in one in seven adults for about 37 million adults in the United States who are in one of the five stages of chronic kidney disease. And these patients are often unaware that they have kidney disease." These staggering statistics in kidney disease are just a few of the things today's special guest shared in the podcast interview. Today's special episode features two distinguished guests — Martha Wofford and Dr. David Roer. Martha is the Group Vice President at DaVita Integrated Kidney Care. Dr. David Roer serves as the VP for Medical Affairs for Integrated Care and the National Group Medical Director for DaVita. Martha and Dr. Roer discuss the value of value-based care in kidney care continuum. They talk about how DaVita offers high-quality kidney care, improve quality of life, and reduce the cost to the system. They explain how no cost community education across the country, kidney management, the impact of COVID on patients, and more. This is a knowledge-packed conversation you don't want to miss! https://outcomesrocket.health/davita-2/2020/07/

Today's episode features the outstanding John Black, CEO at MediView. John is truly passionate about bringing significant change in the cancer care continuum and in this Outcomes Rocket podcast interview, he discusses how his company equips surgeons with augmented reality imagery that gives them a 3D x-ray-like-vision that can more efficiently save patients lives, increase surgery efficiency, and shorten a procedure's time. John also shared some implications of his company's new technology, as well as insights from some of the setbacks the company has experienced. You'll hear the palpable excitement in John's voice as discuss MediView, which can be a disruptor in the surgery field. Tune in for our great conversation with John Black.

In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket podcast, we feature Jason Montrie, President of Pareto Intelligence. Jason has worked in the healthcare industry for more than 25 years and his mission statement is to leave things better than he finds it. Today, Jason discusses the impact of siloes in healthcare and how his company delivers data-based analytics in real-time, not just because of their technology but also because of their deep and rich understanding of the problems. You'll also hear his thoughts on looking at members holistically so providers and payers can make smart decisions about where to put dollars and resources, data science, modern technology, and more. Tune in to our exciting interview with Jason! https://outcomesrocket.health/pareto/2020/07/

Today's Outcomes Rocket guest is Kistein Monkhouse, founder and CEO at Patient Orator, a digital health startup empowering chronically ill underserved patients with effective communication tools and health care resources. You'll hear Kistein talk about how her company raises awareness of poor health outcomes and leveraging technology to tell patient stories more effectively to their doctors She also shares her insights on the topic of social determinants of health, better access and quality care for the underserved population, and more. Listen to my interview with Kistein here. https://outcomesrocket.health/patientorator/2020/07/

Today's special guest is an experienced healthcare and technology leader. Timothy Lantz is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Caresyntax. Tim is an exceptional conversationalist, and in this podcast, he discusses how his company is enabling caregivers to save lives and mitigating potential risks through the use of technology. He shares his insights on the safety and efficiency in surgical management, the impact of COVID on the company's platform, the need for convergence among the different stakeholders, and collaborating in the spirit of partnership to bring patient-centered solutions to the market. There's plenty of nuggets in this conversation so don't miss it! https://outcomesrocket.health/caresyntax-com/2020/07/

Various researches have shown the benefits of music to improve mental health. In this episode, we interview Jamie Pabst, founder, and CEO of Spiritune, Jamie shares the special genesis of her interest in music and how it can effectively reduce stress and regulate emotion and help manage mental health. Spiritune is a music-based app that utilizes principles of neuroscience and music therapy to reimagine music for health outcomes. We really enjoy this conversation with Jamie, and we hope you do, too. https://outcomesrocket.health/spiritune/2020/07/

In this episode, we interview John Deutsch, CEO & Product Owner at Bridge Patient Portal. He discusses the value of having one streamlined patient engagement space, the need to look at patient engagement holistically, and how his company is providing consolidations to providers, especially those with multiple EHRs. He also shares the company's drive to focus on mobile and telehealth. It's a new world in healthcare, and John's company is delivering an excellent solution for improved patient engagement. Tune in to my exciting conversation with John here: https://outcomesrocket.health/bridge-patient-portal/2020/07/

Would you like to see what your brain looks like? Knowing what your brain looks like may give you an idea of things you need to improve to have better health. In today's episode, we feature the Erin Gerwick, the Performance Sales and Social Media Coordinator at WAVi Health. WAVi is a company focused on the brain and scanning the brain to best understand your baseline and health. Erin discusses how WAVi helps both patients and care providers. She shares her thoughts on the importance of baseline and the many possibilities and fields WAVi can be used for. Find out more about your brain health. Tune it to this link now. https://outcomesrocket.health/wavi/2020/07/

Today's podcast features John Bellano, MDx Health's CCO. John shares how MDx Health has made prostate cancer detection easier with the help of SelectMDx. He also discusses the importance of proving to the various stakeholders the value of the product through data. Tune in to my interview with John here. https://outcomesrocket.health/mdxhealth/2020/07/

Most Americans get insurance through an employer. Employer-sponsored insurance gives the coverage that individuals and families need. In this podcast, we hear from Jeff Dobro, the H&B Strategy and Innovation leader at Mercer. He discusses the current innovations Mercer is doing to transform the delivery system. He also talks of the role and impact of employers in healthcare, of working with health plans to find the best pricing and insurance plan and bringing new solutions to clients. If you're an employer looking for new solutions in the market, this is a podcast you need to listen to! https://outcomesrocket.health/mercer/2020/07/

Patient adherence to medication is essential, but so are supplements that will ensure your patients are living healthier lives. But how can you ensure that your patients are buying supplements with pharmaceutical grade products? Not all health food stores sell high-quality products. In this episode, our special guest, Dr. Jeffrey Gladd shares how Fullscript enhances patient experience around purchasing supplements online. Fullscript is a free professional-grade supplement dispensary for practitioners. It has tools and resources to help patients know how to find quality products. Dr. Gladd also shares how Fullscript gives practitioners control over how much margin to give the supplements while still providing their patients with a discount. Tune in and learn more about how Fullscript can help your business! https://outcomesrocket.health/fullscript/2020/06/

Our body weight is one of the markers of health. Compared to a healthy weight, heavier weight means an increased risk for some serious diseases like high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, and a few more. It seems evident that the way to improve our health is to get our body in the right weight, but this is easier said than done. Losing weight is challenging, but it can be done. What we need is the right help. This is the topic Dr. Bill Ferro, founder and CEO of Betr Health, came to discuss in today's podcast. It's actually his second time here in Outcomes Rocket. Today, he talks about empowering the people and getting the body back to balance. He also shares of the business side of Betr Health and how his company uses the pay for performance model. Tune in and discover ideas you can also apply in your business to make it more customer-centric! https://outcomesrocket.health/betrhealth-2/2020/06/

In this episode, we interview Jeroen Tas, the Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer of Royal Philips. Jeroen is a great conversationalist and you'll enjoy hearing him share his thoughts. He shares a personal anecdote and how that has motivated his desire to stay in healthcare. Jeroen also talks about the need for human-centered care. He shares how his company leverages technology to create better outcomes for patients and providing more efficient systems for healthcare workers. Tune in to listen to my full conversation with Jeroen Tas!

Today, we feature the amazing Rosemarie Day, founder and CEO of Day Health Strategies. She promised to come back when her book is finished, and it's genuinely a pleasure to have her on the podcast again. In this episode, Rosemarie talked about her inspiration for her book Marching Toward Coverage, and also a sneak peek of what we can discover there. She also shares her thoughts on universal coverage in the U.S., possible solutions to some of the challenges healthcare is facing today and her call to action for everyone listening and those who'll read her book. Hopefully, at the end of this interview, you'll find out what you could personally do to stand up for yourself and your family's health care. Don't miss this insightful interview with Rosemarie Day! https://outcomesrocket.health/challenging-the-healthcare-status-quo/2020/06/

Today's episode features the awesome Amy Heymans, Founder and Chief Experience Officer at MadPower. In this interview, Amy talks about how her company works with large organizations to help them understand their clients. She also shares how MadPow leverages innovations, designs, and digital experiences to positively impact a person's behavior. You'll pick up many insights into this exciting conversation with Amy Heymans, so don't miss it! https://outcomesrocket.health/madpow/2020/06/

This episode features Jakob Dahlberg, co-founder and CEO of Joint Academy, a digital medicine platform for patients with chronic joint pain. He was Forbes 30 under 30 in health care in 2020. Today's podcast discusses scaling and digitizing physical therapy protocols, reimbursement under different macro tailwinds, business plans for different countries, and more. Please tune in for our exciting conversation with Jakob Dahlberg. https://outcomesrocket.health/jointacademy/2020/06/

In this podcast, we interview Tim Barry, the director of partnerships at Komodo Health. Komodo is a health care technology and data company with the most sophisticated and structured data set in the market. I am amazed to learn about the company's capability to structure data and build software solutions on top of it. He also shares how his company was able to track different spikes in utilization to impact cost and outcomes, pulling and tracking data information on COVID patients, and more. https://outcomesrocket.health/komodo/2020/06/

In this episode with Paul Grand, CEO of Med Tech Innovator, we cover the importance of having a strategy and network that allows you to learn about innovation in the industry. His company has created the ultimate eco-system for start-ups, scale-ups and established businesses to collaborate and grow the overall impactful innovation we see in healthcare. I know you'll enjoy the conversation. To learn more about MedTechInnovator and get the full transcript visit https://outcomesrocket.health/medtechpaul/2020/06/

In this episode, we interview Lester Morales, CEO, and founder of Next Impact, and hear his insights on misaligned incentives, reimbursements, saving money in healthcare, and more. He shares touching personal stories to help illustrate his point. Listen to how his company is revolutionizing our viewpoint on healthcare! https://outcomesrocket.health/nextimpact/2020/06/

In this podcast, our special guest is Mario Anglada, founder, and Chief Executive Officer at Hoy Health, the first healthcare platform focused on the needs of Hispanic, medically underserved consumers operating across North Central South America and the Caribbean. Mario talks about how his company is focusing on creating the lowest cost accessible system possible to improve access for the underserved. He shares how his company addresses chronic care management, telemedicine, low-cost engagement, and more. He discussed why he created a product that does not require health insurance. We love our exciting conversation with Mario, and we hope you'll find this interview as exciting and informative as we did. Enjoy! https://outcomesrocket.health/hoy/2020/06/

Most people avoid conflict. Some do it to avoid hurting or being hurt, others do it because of fear, and some just don't like the anxiety that comes with the conflict. What if I tell you that conflict can be beautiful, and it can produce innovative results? Today's episode features two special guests —CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, co-founders of Thrive Inc. They are also the authors of The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team's Competitive Advantage and the Beauty of Conflict for Couples. Crismarie and Susan talk about handling conflicts, having structures and model that bridge gaps, aiming for resolution and purpose, working together, getting results for your business, and more. There are plenty of nuggets in this conversation, so don't miss it! https://outcomesrocket.health/thrive/2020/06/

In this episode, we are thrilled to feature Gail Gazelle, a leading physician in wellness, leadership, and mindfulness coaching. She discusses how she helps physicians take care of themselves, improve resilience, overcome burnout, and become a role model of well-being. She shares insights on the source of physician burnout, getting to know the backstory, anecdotes, and more. We've really enjoyed our conversation with Gail, and we hope you'll do, too. https://outcomesrocket.health/gailgazelle/2020/06/

In this podcast, Lisa Henderson, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Synchronous Health, discusses HOW Synchronous' combines technology and human clinicians to provide 24/7 mental health support. She shares her thoughts on digital health, improvements she has observed in patient's lives, responses from mental health providers, and more. Find more details of how Synchronous Health helps in this interview! https://outcomesrocket.health/synchronous/2020/06/

We live in a time where there's a considerable degree of fear, worry, and concern for our health, family, education, economy, and more. In these difficult times, having the right mental health helps us handle stress, think positively, and make the right choices. Today's episode features Marjorie Morrison, president, and CEO of PsychHub, the premier online platform for impactful and engaging videos and courses on mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention. She discusses how her company utilizes precision therapy and training paraprofessionals about mental health. She shares her thoughts on veterans, creating a dynamic online library filled with mental health resources, and more. Please tune in to listen to our fantastic conversation with Marjorie. https://outcomesrocket.health/psychhub/2020/06/

This episode features Jacob Luria, CEO of Algorex Health. Jacob discusses how his company provides social determinant data and analytics to offer value-based organizations with opportunities, frameworks, and methodology. He also shares his insights on social determinants data collection, what the consumer market is getting right, and how to deliver help to the most vulnerable populations. Learn how to optimize data from social determinants of health! Tune in to this podcast for more information. https://outcomesrocket.health/algorex/2020/06/

Burnout is common among medical practitioners and healthcare workers. Add the strain of managing COVID19 to the mix, and you have a recipe for depression. How do you build resilience in your medical staff? That's the topic for today's interview with Chris Dimock and Carlos Arce of Elation. Chris is the Founder and Carlos is the Organizational Development Consultant and Facilitator. They discuss how their company is helping organizations create healthy dynamics and improve performance through tailored approaches to bring joy back to the workplace. They also share how they leverage technology to optimize the coaching sessions in this pandemic season. Please tune it to our exciting interview with Chris and Carlos! https://outcomesrocket.health/elation/2020/06/

In this episode, we feature David Espindola, a founding partner at Intercepting Horizons. David discusses how his company is teaching companies how to position themselves to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities resulting from exponential changes. He shares his insights on lateral thinking, adjusting as a business in a fast-changing world, and more. Tune in and find out how you can improve business models and increase outcomes! https://outcomesrocket.health/intercepting-horizons/2020/06/

Corbin is the CEO and co-founder of Eleanor Health. In this episode, she talks about how her company provides comprehensive whole-person treatment for addiction and substance use disorder. She shares her viewpoints on having a long-term relationship with patients, the need for full psychiatric evaluations, community partners, the impact of Covid-19 in the health practice, and more. Tune in and listen to our full interview with Corbin. https://outcomesrocket.health/eleanorhealth/2020/06/

Leveraging technology to deliver better services for the healthcare industry https://outcomesrocket.health/medevolve/2019/06/

In this episode, Chris Lew, Senior Associate at DeciBio Consulting, shares his company's focus on driving disruption and innovation in the precision medicine space. He also talks about his passion for digital health and delivering impactful solutions based on customer needs. Chris is excited about the digital biomarker revolution and lays out the potential benefits of this technology to health care. We hope you'll enjoy this interview with Chris as much as we did. https://outcomesrocket.health/decibio/2020/06/

In this episode, we have a fantastic conversation with Dan Brillman and Taylor Justice - Co-Founders at Unite Us. This outcome-focused technology company builds coordinated care networks of health and social service providers. Dan and Taylor discuss the need for an effective community-wide care coordination network, the challenges of creating a trusted framework, the significance of empowering communities to address needs, and ensure seamless delivery of service to those who need it most and more. They also share their insights on addressing both community-based and cost-of-care outcomes as well as scaling assistance on a community level, especially in this Covid-19 era. https://outcomesrocket.health/unite-us/2020/06/

In this episode, we feature Ivelyse Andino, an Afro-Latino health equity innovator, and the founder and CEO of Radical Health. Today, she passionately shares her thoughts on the systemic health care disparities, on having meaningful conversations in different communities to increase health awareness and education, on finding out what communities need, and many more. Tune in to listen to our exciting interview with Ivelyse Andino! https://outcomesrocket.health/radical/2019/10/

Utilizing innovative digital health technologies to provide solutions in the medical arena https://outcomesrocket.health/waltergreenleaf/2019/10/

In this episode, Linda discusses how her company enables organizations with actionable insights that impact population health down to individual level through state-of-the-art AI-enabled data science. She also shares insights on proactive healthcare, numerous advantages of using machine-learning, and predictions regarding the impact of Covid-19 in healthcare. Tune in for an amazing interview with Linda Hand! https://outcomesrocket.health/prealize/2020/05/

This episode features the outstanding Varun Goyal, CEO, and co-founder of Illuminate Health. Varun talks to us about how his company leverages technology to simplify and personalize organizing medications, connect patients to support systems, assist physicians in making better care decisions. He also shares the impact of their platform on telehealth, comorbidity management, patient usage of the app, and more. There are so many great insights buried in this interview, so don't miss it! Please tune in for our exciting conversation with Varun Goyal. https://outcomesrocket.health/illuminate/2020/05/

In this episode, Damayanti discusses children's challenges and how her company empowers families to help children with behavioral problems through technology. She shares her thoughts on parenting, reaching goals, gamification, and collaboration between parents and care providers. Damayanti's story and challenges are something start-up entrepreneurs can relate with. Please tune in to listen to her surprising insights! https://outcomesrocket.health/manatee/2020/05/

In this episode, we feature Anniedi Essien, CEO of Idem Spark. Listen to how Anniedi and her team help elevate women's voices, empower them to make informed choices, and inspire them to lead a healthy and joyful life. She shares her insights on social determinants of health, collaboration with the right players in the wellness ecosystem, efficient ways to access information that will significantly improve lives, and how to recover when you hit rock bottom. Anniedi is definitely inspiring! Tune in and you'll learn a lot, especially about the retail space and serving consumers. https://outcomesrocket.health/idemspark/2020/05/

Touching lives every single day, whether it’s through critical operations that help the businesses of providers or directly to the lives of their patients https://outcomesrocket.health/nimesh/2019/10/

Bringing light to issues in an effort to improve the quality of healthcare, provision, access to healthcare, and increase health literacy and patient engagement https://outcomesrocket.health/fran/2019/08/

In this episode, we feature Earl Hutz, the Chief Operating Officer at ThoroughCare. Earl shares how his company equips healthcare professionals with intuitive and streamlined tools to improve patients' lives, the unique pricing structure, and the platform's interoperability features. He also shares insights on creating solutions, focusing on clients, and maximizing innovative platforms like theirs to help combat the effect of Covid19 for chronically-ill patients. ThoroughCare integrates with any EMR and optimizes the care you provide to your Medicare population. Tune in and learn more with Earl! https://outcomesrocket.health/thoroughcare/2020/05/

In this episode, we interview Stephen Mitchley, Chief Strategy Officer of The Vitality Group. Stephen discusses how his company incentivizes healthy living and how it's serving both the insurers and the wellness community. He also shares his insights on navigating the market as both the insurer and employer, improving outcomes through behavior change, the importance of customer feedback, and a few other resources on how to handle this Covid19 pandemic if you're in the business side of healthcare. We've enjoyed our discussion with Stephen and we hope you do too! https://outcomesrocket.health/vitalitygroup/2020/05/

In this episode, we feature David Lenihan, CE0 at Tiber Health. He discusses how his company is making a difference by improving diversity in the socioeconomic factor of healthcare and the importance of quality and outcomes. He also shares insights on the educational system, student opportunities, and many more nuggets of wisdom. Tune in to learn more about how Tiber Health is improving lives and healthcare outcomes! https://outcomesrocket.health/tiberhealth/2019/02/