Outcomes Rocket

pCare's success lies not just in technology but in the unique integration of technology with organizational culture.In this episode, Dave Bennett, the Executive Vice President of Healthcare at pCare by Uniguest, shares insights into the groundbreaking work being done at pCare by Uniguest, their approach to adding value to the healthcare ecosystem, and the impact of technology and people on healthcare innovation. He discusses the organization’s success in aligning with customer needs, integrating technology into organizational culture, and fostering long-term employee loyalty. Dave shares his perspective on the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the resilience and dedication of the team. Throughout this conversation, he expresses the meaningful impact of working in the industry and the satisfaction derived from contributing to positive changes in people's lives.Tune in for an engaging discussion packed with valuable insights into pCare’s unwavering commitment to a people-centric approach, shaping a distinctive presence in the healthcare industry.Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Dave on LinkedIn here. Learn more about pCare by Uniguest on LinkedIn and their website.

You have every right to access and afford good-quality healthcare.In this episode, Larissa D’Andrea, the Global Vice President of Impact at ResMed, emphasizes the importance of engaging diverse communities in the development and deployment of health technology. She highlights the significance of including patients, clinicians, and caregivers in the healthcare journey, advocating for a more inclusive approach to healthcare. Larissa also shares the inspiring story of a patient who, thanks to data-driven technology, became a champion in respiratory care. She calls on individuals and healthcare organizations to seek education, become empowered advocates, and collaborate to enhance healthcare access and outcomes for all.Listen to this episode and discover how to effectively engage with diverse communities and drive positive changes in healthcare.Resources: Connect with and follow Larissa D'Andrea on LinkedIn. Follow ResMed on LinkedIn. Visit the ResMed website here.

CareLuminate unlocks hospital quality by tapping into bedside nurses' firsthand insights, empowering patients and stakeholders to make informed decisions.In this episode, Linda Komisak, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at CareLuminate, shares her journey from working in emergency and trauma departments to co-founding CareLuminate with the mission of revolutionizing hospital quality measurement. She explains how the company aims to gather quality data directly from nurses to obtain accurate and accountable hospital quality data and provide transparent and comprehensive insights into hospital care. Linda emphasizes the critical role of accountability in healthcare and recounts setbacks in convincing stakeholders to invest in this innovative research approach. She also discusses Caluminate’s approach, setbacks, and the potential impact on healthcare transparency and patient empowerment.Listen to this episode and learn valuable insights on hospital care, accountability, and empowerment within the healthcare landscape!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Linda Komisak on LinkedIn. Learn more about CareLuminate on LinkedIn and their website. Pick up a copy of Marty Makary's book, Unaccountable, here.

If you want to succeed at higher levels, you can't afford to not take care of yourself.In this episode, John Roussot discusses the essence of leadership and personal growth and shares insights on how he’s creating high-performance teams. He emphasizes that achieving greatness relies on clarity, awareness, and prioritizing well-being in personal and professional success, highlighting the impact of goal prioritization, accountability, and the significance of connection, communication, collaboration, and lifelong learning for high-performance teams and mastery.Tune in and learn how to unlock your greatness, foster well-being, and build high-performance teams!Resources: Connect with and follow John Roussot on LinkedIn and Instagram. Follow FiiT4GROWTH on LinkedIn. Learn more about John’s book, Liberate Your Greatness, here or get it on Amazon.

AVIA guides healthcare entities with a membership model, providing deep insights and strategic recommendations for impactful digital investments.In this episode, Sonia Singh, the Chief Insights Officer at AVIA, discusses valuable insights into AVIA's role as a digital transformation partner to health systems, emphasizing their unique approach to market insights and the long-term relationships they build with their clients. Sonia discusses AVIA's role as a digital transformation partner for health systems, highlighting their commitment to leveraging innovation and creating sustainable solutions. She emphasizes AVIA's unique approach, providing market-leading insights, deep intelligence, and long-term collaborative support. Additionally, Sonia underscores AVIA's distinctiveness in the industry, driven by their commitment to actionable recommendations, ensuring the economic viability of digital investments, and their focus on human and cultural aspects in healthcare change management.Explore AVIA's impactful solutions for digital health transformation in this episode, tailored for innovative companies and healthcare leaders.Resources:  Watch the entire episode here. Connect and follow Sonia on LinkedIn here. Learn more about AVIA on LinkedIn and its website.

Why did experienced nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow leave clinical practice?In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner, turned speaker and author, brings her wealth of experience from both clinical practice and personal triumphs, her thoughts on the power of intermittent fasting, her transformative approach to metabolic health, and her fierce advocacy for personalized treatment plans. She shares insights from her own journey, demonstrating how a shift toward root causes and functional integrative medicine can combat the rising tide of chronic diseases. Cynthia touches on the vital role of proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management in our overall well-being. She also shares insights from her book The Intermittent Fasting Transformation, an invaluable resource for women looking to navigate the unique challenges of intermittent fasting through different life stages.Stay tuned, as Cynthia Thurlow dives deep into the realm of intermittent fasting, metabolic health, and advocating for individualized treatment plans in this eye-opening episode. Resources: Connect with and follow Cynthia on LinkedIn. Discover more about Cynthia and her work on her website. Listen to Cynthia’s podcast, Everyday Wellness. Grab a copy of Cynthia’s book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation.

People won’t be replaced by generative AI, but by people who know how to use generative AI.In this episode, RJ Kedziora, the co-founder of Estenda Solutions, a company specializing in product development and data analytics solutions for the healthcare industry, emphasizes its commitment to creating value, reducing risk, and ensuring product quality. Estenda, celebrating its 20th anniversary, collaborates with healthcare organizations, hospitals, and medical device manufacturers to develop digital health solutions. RJ explains Estenda's unique approach, incorporating empathy and medical education into their development process, and highlights the importance of involving end-users, such as doctors and nurses, in the development team to align products with actual user needs. He also explores the impact of technology trends like Gen AI and aging-in-place solutions, invites listeners to the webinar Estenda is hosting on the matter, and encourages listeners to explore the possibilities of these technologies in healthcare.Tune in and learn about the transformative potential of generative AI in healthcare!Resources:  Watch the entire episode here. Connect with and follow Richard on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Estenda Solutions on LinkedIn and their website. Save your spot for RJ’s Generative AI webinar here.

Building a truly integrated, virtual-first, but hybrid care delivery ecosystem is a transformative trend.In this episode, Adeel Malik, CEO and co-founder of Clearstep, an AI care navigation company transforming healthcare, delves into the challenges, solutions, and necessity for health systems to deploy technology for better access. Clearstep supports health systems by providing an AI-assisted consumer lens, ensuring efficient and accurate healthcare access. The core use case involves helping people through appropriate care based on symptoms, optimizing clinical presentation, and considering factors such as network, proximity, and online scheduling. In this conversation, Adeel discusses Clearstep's resilience during COVID-19, growth in 2020-2021, and adaptation during the 2022 economic downturn, emphasizing the significance of true product-market fit and advocating for a technology and consumer-first approach in the industry.Tune in and learn how Clearstep's AI is reshaping healthcare navigation, addressing economic challenges, and ensuring optimal care delivery!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Adeel on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Clearstep on LinkedIn and their website. You can also contact Adeel via email at Adeel@Clearstep.health

Healthcare presents a unique challenge where every problem relies on people, creating an opportunity for innovation and impactful solutions.In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes NeedleSmart’s Cliff Kirby, CEO, and Michael Barron, COO, to the Outcomes Rocket podcast, where they delve into the core problems the company aims to solve, focusing on the outdated practices surrounding injections and the lack of a streamlined workflow. Cliff highlights the challenges in healthcare, emphasizing the need for solutions that address the growing demand for better services, and Michael introduces NeedleSmart as the world's first digital end-to-end injection management platform, revolutionizing the traditional injection process. They shed light on the significance of data hygiene and volume for effective AI implementation, showcasing how NeedleSmart's platform can provide real-time solutions and positively impact public health planning. Michael also emphasizes the transformative power of technology in relieving clinicians of administrative burdens, while Cliff stresses the importance of good data for meaningful AI outcomes.Tune in and learn how NeedleSmart is shaping the future of injection management and contributing to a safer, more efficient healthcare ecosystem!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Michael on LinkedIn here. Connect with and follow Cliff on LinkedIn here. Learn more about NeedleSmart on LinkedIn, Twitter, and their website.

In value-based care, technology is the catalyst, but success requires management and aligned incentives for better, cost-effective care.In today's episode, Jean-Claude Saghbini, President at Lumeris and a Leading Expert in Technology and Engineering for Population Health Management, shares technology's foundational role in success in value-based healthcare care. Jean-Claude underscores the importance of understanding the populations and individual patients being served, which requires access to diverse, often unstructured healthcare data. He explores the vital role technology plays in value-based care and how it enables healthcare providers to understand and serve their patient populations effectively. Jean-Claude highlights the challenges of accessing and aggregating vast amounts of healthcare data and the transformative insights that can be derived through machine learning and AI. He discusses Lumeris' approach to using generative AI, keeping physicians at the forefront, and implementing necessary guardrails to ensure quality outcomes. Furthermore, he explores the future of primary care and how AI-powered solutions can revolutionize how healthcare services are delivered. Join us as we discuss the vital role of technology in value-based care, the use of generative AI, and the future of AI-powered primary care.Resources: Connect with and follow Jean-Claude on LinkedIn. Follow Lumeris on LinkedIn. Visit Lumeris on their Website.