Outcomes Rocket

The DiMe Seal is a new initiative designed to help healthcare systems and consumers identify high-quality, trustworthy digital health software products.In this episode, Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), and Kimberly McManus, Deputy Chief AI Officer at the Department of Veteran Affairs, discuss the DiMe Seal, a new program designed to evaluate and recognize trustworthy digital health software. They explain the challenges healthcare systems face in evaluating the vast market of digital health products, the criteria used by the DiMe Seal, and the benefits for both developers and end-users. Both Jen and Kim highlight the importance of evidence-based claims, robust privacy and security measures, and user-friendly design in digital health. They also believe in the potential for the DiMe Seal to improve the quality of digital health products and streamline the adoption process for healthcare systems and consumers. Tune in and learn how the DiMe Seal is working to bring order and trust to the digital health market!Resources: Connect with and follow Jennifer Goldsack on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Kimberly McManus on LinkedIn. Learn more about Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) on their LinkedIn. Start with the DiMe Seal program today. Use the code “OutRock25“ to save 25% today. Find out more about the Dime Seal Governance Committee here.

Unlocking unstructured clinical data within electronic health records can revolutionize healthcare by providing actionable insights to improve patient outcomes.In this episode, Aaron Leibtag, CEO of Pentavere, a HEALWELL AI company, discusses his journey into healthcare, driven by a personal tragedy. Motivated by his partner's mother's death due to an overlooked medical detail, he co-founded Pentavere to transform unstructured clinical text into meaningful information for clinicians. Aaron emphasizes that over 90% of healthcare data is underutilized because it is siloed and unstructured, leading to many patients "falling through the cracks." The company uses AI and natural language processing to convert this data, thereby enhancing patient care, identifying patients for clinical trials, generating evidence for regulatory processes, and more. Aaron emphasizes that the company is uniquely positioned to make a global impact on healthcare outcomes. Tune in and learn how Pentavere is harnessing the power of data to transform healthcare!Resources: Connect with and follow Aaron Leibtag on LinkedIn. Learn more about Pentavere on their LinkedIn and explore their website.  Email Aaron directly here.

Incorporating lived recovery experiences improves Wayspring's programs for Medicaid recipients with substance use disorders.In this episode from the Behavioral Health Tech Conference in Arizona, Ashley Potts, VP of Operations at Wayspring, with 18 years of recovery from substance use, shares how her lived experience informs Wayspring's programs for Medicaid recipients with substance use disorders. She emphasizes the value of incorporating perspectives from individuals with similar experiences to enhance recovery programs. Ashley also discusses engagement strategies that focus on meeting individuals emotionally where they are, advocating for a recovery-friendly workplace, and including those impacted by the criminal justice system in educational forums. Tune in for this inspiring conversation on enhancing recovery program effectiveness and making a difference in behavioral health!Resources: Connect with and follow Ashley Potts on LinkedIn. Follow Wayspring on LinkedIn and explore their website. Visit the Behavioral Health Tech website. 

Struggles with obesity can be transformed with a precision medicine approach.In this episode, Mark Bagnall, CEO of Phenomix Sciences, shares his expertise in using precision medicine to tackle obesity. He highlights the limitations of viewing obesity as a uniform disease and the importance of understanding individual biomarkers for personalized treatments. Mark introduces "my Phenome," a saliva-based test that identifies obesity phenotypes and best treatment options, saving costs and avoiding side effects of GLP-1 drugs. He also stresses the responsible use of GLP-1 drugs and highlights alternatives like Qsymia. The company's precision approach, enabled by advanced AI technology, has garnered significant interest, signaling a transformative shift in obesity treatment.Tune in and learn how precision medicine is paving the way for more personalized and effective obesity treatments!Resources: Connect with and follow Mark Bagnall on LinkedIn. Follow Phenomix Sciences on LinkedIn and explore their website.

StartUp Health fosters a global community of mission-driven founders tackling major healthcare challenges through collaboration and access to resources.In this episode, Steven Krein, co-founder and CEO of StartUp Health, discusses the company's genesis and unique approach to fostering health innovation. He explains the organization's focus on curating a community of funded, like-minded founders working within specific Health Moonshot communities centered around critical health issues like Alzheimer's and diabetes. Steve highlights the organization's role in connecting founders with aligned funders, partners, and customers, and the resources provided, such as coaching, networking events, and marketing support. He also emphasizes the importance of mindset, funding for 12-18 months, a collaborative spirit, and effective communication as selection criteria for potential members joining the StartUp Health community.Tune in and learn how StartUp Health is revolutionizing healthcare innovation through the power of community and long-term, mission-driven entrepreneurship!Resources: Connect with and follow Steven Krein on LinkedIn. Learn more about StartUp Health on their LinkedIn and explore their website.

What if the key to transforming healthcare lies in fearless leadership, innovative technology, and a relentless focus on prevention?In this episode, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng discusses his healthcare journey, emphasizing values-based leadership and innovative solutions for resource optimization, burnout reduction, and improved patient outcomes through prevention and personalized medicine. He also champions bold changes like exploring privatization and leveraging technology for precision medicine.Tune in as Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng shares his inspiring journey, groundbreaking initiatives, and bold ideas for reshaping the future of medicine!Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. @Kwadcest  Visit Dr. Kyeremanteng’s website! Check out the Prevention Over Prescription Podcast. Pick up Dr. Kyeremanteng’s book, Unapologetic Leadership, here! Learn about Osler AI here!  Visit Mariya Filipova’s website and learn about her here! Discover the Systemic Health Investor website!  Learn about the Care Convergence Thought Leader: Dental Economics. Visit Jonathan Levine’s website, as well as JBL New York City, GLO Science LLC, and the GLO GOOD Foundation. Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health.

Could the key to solving sleep apnea lie in the way we naturally develop and breathe?In this episode, Kirk Huntsman unveils how Vivos Therapeutics is changing the game in sleep apnea treatment. From reshaping airways in children to eliminating the need for lifelong CPAP use in adults, Kirk shares how innovative oral appliances are tackling this billion-person health crisis. Tune in and discover how better sleep can improve health, relationships, and quality of life!Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.healthResources: Connect with and follow Kirk Huntsman on LinkedIn. Vivos Therapeutics on LinkedIn and visit their website!

Effective healthcare supply chain management relies on data and collaboration to optimize inventory, enhance resilience, and prepare for challenges.In this episode, Cody Fisher, President of Concordance Innovations, discusses the future of healthcare supply chain management and the innovative solutions transforming the industry. Cody shares insights on optimizing inventory management, fostering collaboration across multi-enterprise landscapes, and using data to build resilience and agility in supply chains. He explains how the Surgence platform enables healthcare providers to streamline operations, reduce waste, and prepare for unforeseen challenges like pandemics or natural disasters. Cody highlights the importance of leveraging partnerships, prioritizing critical items, and taking actionable steps toward a proactive, data-driven future for healthcare logistics.Tune in to learn how innovative strategies and technologies are redefining healthcare supply chains!Resources: Connect with and follow Cody Fisher on LinkedIn. Follow Surgence on LinkedIn and visit their website.

Successful pharmaceutical launches depend on collaboration and visibility across stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals, progress, and issues.In the second part of this two-episode special, Keitel Suri, Vice President at Lumanity, discusses the Ignite platform, a launch readiness tool designed to streamline and accelerate pharmaceutical brand launches. He highlights the challenges of managing launches with numerous stakeholders and the need for real-time, global-to-local visibility, needs that Ignite addresses by providing multiple views, fostering collaboration, and prioritizing tasks. Keitel emphasizes the limitations of traditional methods like Excel spreadsheets, noting that dedicated tech solutions can offer more, and introduces new functionality within Ignite: pre-set launch templates based on years of experience, providing a starting point for rapid plan creation or plan validation. He further explains that launch success requires leaders to focus on key activities impacting marketing authorization and commercial launch, emphasizing a support ecosystem with training, service desk, and consulting.Tune in and learn how to optimize your next pharma launch!Resources: Watch part 2 here. In case you missed it, watch part one here and also listen to it here. Connect with and follow Keitel Suri on LinkedIn. Learn more about Lumanity on their LinkedIn and explore their website.  Discover more about IGNITE here.

Collaboration is crucial for transforming healthcare and achieving better patient outcomes.In this episode, Dan Nardi, CEO of Reimagine Care, discusses the urgent need for collaboration among healthcare stakeholders to improve care delivery. He highlights Reimagine Care's innovative approach to on-demand cancer care, leveraging technology and a skilled clinical team to provide patients with high-quality care in the comfort of their homes. Dan explains how their AI-powered virtual assistant, Remi, handles the majority of patient interactions, freeing up clinical staff to focus on complex cases and work at the top of their license. He also emphasizes the importance of strong provider relationships in ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Finally, Dan touches upon the growing supply and demand gap in cancer care, the need for upskilling and optimizing clinical staff utilization, and the challenges and lessons learned in product-market fit. Tune in and learn how technology, combined with a human-centric approach, can revolutionize cancer care and improve patient experiences!Resources: Connect with and follow Dan Nardi on LinkedIn. Learn more about Reimagine Care on their LinkedIn and explore their website.