

Outcomes Rocket
Saul Marquez
At Outcomes Rocket, we are the shared knowledge hub for healthcare's toughest problems. Our goal is twofold and clear. To help inspire and guide our listeners to 1. Improve patient outcomes and 2. Experience business success in healthcare. Tune in to learn more!
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Mar 25, 2025 • 16min
Transforming Lives One Letter at a Time with Diana Chao, founder of Letters to Strangers
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comHandwritten letters foster human connection, bridging cultural and systemic gaps in mental health care and empowering individuals, even in underserved communities, to feel heard and supported.In this episode, Diana Chao, founder of Letters to Strangers, discusses how her personal struggles with mental health led her to create a global youth mental health NGO that spans 72 countries. She also discusses the power of letter writing to foster empathy and connection and the limitations of Western-centric mental health frameworks in a globalized world.Tune in to hear how the universal power of human connection is breaking barriers in mental health care!Resources:
Connect with and follow Diana Chao on LinkedIn.
Follow Letters To Strangers on LinkedIn and explore their website.
Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com

Mar 25, 2025 • 11min
Getting to the Root of Health: A Functional Medicine Approach with Dr. Erica Armstrong, Founder and CEO of Root Functional Medicine
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comConventional lab ranges reflect population averages, while functional medicine uses narrower ranges to detect imbalances early and support proactive intervention.In this episode, Dr. Erica Armstrong, Founder and CEO of Root Functional Medicine, discusses her journey from traditional family medicine to creating a functional medicine practice focused on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic conditions. Dr. Armstrong shares how Root Functional Medicine uses advanced lab testing and personalized recommendations, delivered through a membership-based model, to make high-quality care more accessible. She emphasizes the importance of understanding functional lab ranges versus conventional ranges and leveraging technology to scale personalized care. Dr. Armstrong also highlights how her company serves both individuals struggling with chronic health issues and employers looking to improve their team's health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and support a healthier workforce.Tune in to see how Root Functional Medicine conveniently and transparently empowers individuals with actionable health insights!Resources:
Connect and follow Dr. Erica Armstrong on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Root Functional Medicine on their LinkedIn and website.
Buy The PCOS Thyroid Connection by Erica here.
Listen to the Get to the Root Podcast here.
Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com

Mar 24, 2025 • 14min
Leveraging Technology to Redefine Patient Experience with Plamen Petrov, CEO of Healee
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comAI-driven healthcare solutions can revolutionize behavioral health by optimizing schedules, improving patient matching, and enhancing operational efficiency.In this episode, Plamen Petrov, CEO of Healee, shares how AI-driven solutions are addressing critical challenges in healthcare scheduling. He also discusses the importance of provider-patient matching and operational optimization through technology. Plamen discusses the importance of identifying gaps in provider schedules and leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance care delivery and accessibility.Tune in to uncover how cutting-edge technology is breaking barriers in behavioral healthcare!Resources:
Connect with and follow Plamen Petrov on LinkedIn.
Follow Healee on LinkedIn and explore their website.
Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com

Mar 24, 2025 • 10min
Payer-Supported Mental Health is Changing the Healthcare Game with James Farese, Founder and CEO of ReachLink
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comUnderstanding the intricacies of the healthcare ecosystem, especially payer-provider relationships, is crucial for building a successful and scalable healthcare business. In this episode, James Farese, Founder and CEO of ReachLink, shares his journey in building a digital mental health platform that connects individuals with licensed therapists. Originally a boutique aftercare solution for substance abuse treatment, ReachLink expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to offer general mental health support. James highlights the importance of serving payers, patients, and providers by streamlining administrative burdens and accelerating payments to enhance provider satisfaction and patient care. He also shares a unique "business hack" of analyzing public SEC filings to better understand payer-provider deals, which helped him navigate ReachLink’s growth. Tune in and learn how ReachLink is revolutionizing access to mental healthcare by focusing on quality, accessibility, and a deep understanding of the healthcare ecosystem!Resources:
Connect and follow James Farese on LinkedIn.
Learn more about ReachLink on their LinkedIn and website.
Email ReachLink directly here or call them at 833-732-2489
Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full-service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com

Mar 21, 2025 • 17min
mRNA Innovation for Equity – How Moderna is Transforming Vaccine Access with Hamilton Bennett
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comInnovative mRNA technology, equitable vaccine distribution, and collaborations are transforming the vaccine landscape and addressing global health challenges.In this episode, Hamilton Bennett, senior director of vaccine access and partnerships at Moderna, shares her excitement about Moderna's innovative mRNA technology and its potential to transform the vaccine landscape, emphasizing equitable vaccine development and distribution. She discusses Moderna's collaboration with governments and stakeholders to build resilient health systems, the importance of understanding community needs, and the "mRNA Access Program" for academic researchers. She also highlights the need for collaboration, cutting-edge research, and global health equity, encouraging listeners to stay informed through Moderna's LinkedIn and website.Tune in and discover the transformative potential of Moderna's mRNA technology in the vaccine field.Resources:
Connect with and follow Hamilton Bennett on LinkedIn.
Follow Moderna on LinkedIn and visit their website.
Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com

Mar 21, 2025 • 12min
Why Advanced Care Planning Matters For Everyone with Tatiana Fofanova, CEO of Koda Health
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comHaving an advanced care plan not only respects patient wishes but can also significantly reduce healthcare costs. In this episode, Tatiana Fofanova, CEO of Koda Health, discusses how her company assists patients and healthcare providers in making difficult healthcare choices and developing plans like advance directives and medical power of attorney. Tatiana highlights the alarming statistic that 70% of healthcare costs are attributable to the sickest 10% of the population, with a large portion occurring in the last year of life. She emphasizes that many of these costs are avoidable and unwanted with proper planning. Koda Health partners with payers and health systems to offer these services, removing financial and health literacy barriers to ensure equitable access. Tatiana also shares a valuable sales hack as a treat for the listeners: secure a meeting with new contacts right at a conference to maintain momentum. Tune in and learn how proactive planning can improve patient care and reduce healthcare expenses!Resources:
Connect and follow Tatiana Fofanova on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Koda Health on their LinkedIn and website.
Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full-service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com

Mar 20, 2025 • 14min
Is Your Diet Working For You? Uncover Your Unique Biological Response To Food with Ranjan Sinha, founder and CEO of Digbi Health
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comPersonalized nutrition, based on understanding individual biological responses to food, is crucial for preventing and treating food-related illnesses. In this episode, Ranjan Sinha, founder and CEO of Digbi Health, discusses how his company aims to treat and prevent obesity, diabetes, GI health, and mental health by leveraging precision biology. His company uses at-home genetic and microbiome test kits, along with continuous glucose monitors, to understand an individual's unique biological response to food. Rather than calorie counting, Digbi's AI-powered app analyzes food photos to provide a "nourishment density score" tailored to the user's biology, highlighting potential glucose spikes or inflammatory reactions. By understanding and addressing the root causes of these illnesses, Digbi aims to make them optional. Ranjan also emphasizes the importance of accessibility through insurance coverage and the transformative potential of the gut microbiome in healthcare. Listen in to discover how Digbi is turning food from a cause of illness into a potential cure!Resources:
Connect and follow Ranjan Sinha on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Digbi Health on their LinkedIn and website.
Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com

Mar 19, 2025 • 23min
Revolutionizing Pharmacy: Lindsay Dymowski’s Patient-Centered Approach
Lindsay Dymowski is transforming pharmacy with innovative medication management, value-based care, and patient-focused solutionsLindsay Dymowski, co-founder and president of Centennial Pharmacy Services, is rethinking how independent pharmacies support patient care, chronic disease management, and value-based healthcare. In this episode, she discusses medication adherence, Medicare changes, and why pharmacies should do more than just dispense pills; they should improve patient outcomes.Tune in to learn how innovative pharmacy services are transforming patient care, improving medication management, and shaping the future of value-based healthcare!Resources:
Connect with and follow Lindsay Dymowski on LinkedIn.
Follow Centennial Pharmacy Services on LinkedIn and visit their website!
Explore the LTC@Home Pharmacy Network website!

Mar 18, 2025 • 10min
Psychedelics and Mental Health: A New Path to Healing with Dr. Dana Lerman, Founder & Medical Director at Skylight Psychedelics
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comPsychedelics are transforming mental health care accessibility and treatment.In this episode, Dr. Dana Lerman shares her journey from being an infectious disease consultant to founding Skylight Psychedelics after facing personal mental health struggles during the COVID pandemic. She discusses her transformative experiences with psychedelic-assisted therapy, including an ayahuasca retreat, and how these therapies catalyzed profound personal changes and a career shift. Dr. Lerman highlights the critical role of psychedelics in enhancing mental health care accessibility, illustrated by her work with insurance companies to provide ketamine-assisted therapy benefits. She emphasizes the potential of psychedelics, like ketamine, in treating conditions such as suicidality, advocating for the de-stigmatization and respectful use of these medicines.Tune in to learn how innovative approaches in psychedelic therapy are reshaping the landscape of mental health care!Resources:
Connect with and follow Dana Lerman on LinkedIn.
Follow Skylight Psychedelics on LinkedIn and explore their website.
Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com

Mar 18, 2025 • 15min
A Centralized Platform For Patient Care Management with Amanda Schleede, CEO, and Dr. Kelly Ayala, co-founder of Streamline Flow
This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comNurses are integral to care coordination, and their efforts directly influence the ability of providers to bill for services, yet their role is often undervalued. In this episode, Amanda Schleede, CEO, and Dr. Kelly Ayala, co-founder of Streamline Flow, discuss how their platform helps visualize and manage patient care plans across specialties. Streamline Flow is an EHR-agnostic solution that extracts data to create a visual timeline, alerting providers and patients to potential care plan deviations. Originally developed after nurses in a pulmonary clinic noticed patients missing appointments, the platform now supports diverse care settings, including assisted living. Amanda and Dr. Ayala also highlight the challenge of securing investment due to the non-billable nature of nursing services, revealing a misalignment of incentives.Tune in and learn how this nurse-led innovation is transforming patient care!Resources:
Connect and follow Amanda Schleede on LinkedIn and email her here.
Connect and follow Dr. Kelly Ayala on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Streamline Flow on their LinkedIn and website.
Fast Track Your Business Growth:Outcomes Rocket is a full-service marketing agency focused on helping healthcare organizations like yours maximize your impact and accelerate growth. Learn more at outcomesrocket.com