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Predictive analytics and technology in hospice care anticipate every need with precision and compassion, from medical supplies to emotional support.Charlotte Mather explores the transformative impact of predictive analytics and technology on hospice care. She explains how these innovations ensure that essential medical supplies, medications, and even family support are efficiently deployed when they are most needed. Tune in to discover the power of foresight in creating comforting, supportive environments for those at the end of life's journey.Resources: Connect with and follow Charlotte on LinkedIn. Follow AccentCare on LinkedIn and visit their Website.

The future lies in technology and humans working hand-in-hand to drive outcomes, augmenting human efforts with robotics and automation.In this episode, Derek Kissos, Chief Growth Officer and Chief of Staff at HHS, discusses how HHS differentiates itself by being a people-centric, agile organization that prioritizes transparency and corporate alignment. He explains how the company focuses on organic growth and aims to enhance efficiency through technology and human collaboration and highlights its approach of offering flexible solutions tailored to individual healthcare settings rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Derek delves into setbacks he’s experienced and lessons he’s learned from them, emphasizing the importance of adapting to market needs and building trust with clients. He also shares insights into the trends and technologies shaping the future of facilities and food services in healthcare, particularly the integration of autonomous and robotics solutions.Tune in and learn how HHS is revolutionizing healthcare support services with a people-first approach and cutting-edge technologies!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Derek on LinkedIn here. Learn more about HHS on LinkedIn and their website. Check out Derek’s podcast here The Outsource Advantage

BuildMyHealth goes beyond plastic surgery, actively transforming weight management programs.In today’s episode, Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, CEO and founder of BuildMyHealth, discusses the impact of price transparency and the innovative weight management programs offered through BuildMyHealth. His platform provides a solution that focuses on price transparency, subscriptions, and weight management programs, leveraging automated technology to streamline patient experience and generate recurring revenue for providers. Dr. Kaplan delves into the evolving healthcare landscape, the benefits of cash-based transactions, and the shift towards preventative care and early intervention in managing weight and related health conditions. He also emphasizes the benefits of a provider-to-consumer model, which empowers providers to create recurring revenue while offering patients convenient access to essential treatments. If you are a healthcare provider looking to explore new opportunities in weight management and enhance patient care, we highly recommend listening to this insightful episode!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Dr. Jonathan Kaplan on LinkedIn here. Learn more about BuildMyHealth on LinkedIn and their website. Sign up for a Demo.

Healthcare is complicated, and most people don’t think about it until they need it.In this podcast episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Dr. James Wantuck, the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Accolade, who begins by stating his motivation for entering the healthcare field—a desire to have a significant impact on people's lives. James delves into the rising popularity of weight management medications, particularly GLP-1s, and the challenges employers face in providing coverage. James shares the results of an extensive survey conducted by Accolade, highlighting the demand for these medications and their potential as a recruitment and retention tool for employees. Finally, Dr. Wantuck emphasizes the importance of the doctor-patient relationship in designing individualized weight management programs and addresses the current medication shortage.Tune in to this discussion to discover the future of weight management and personalized healthcare and how Accolade and PlushCare contribute to this evolving landscape.Resources: Connect with and follow James Wantuck on LinkedIn. Follow Accolade on LinkedIn and visit their website. Learn more about PlushCare on their website and follow them on LinkedIn. The Accolade App has over 17,000 positive reviews. Download it here.

RethinkFirst addresses the shortage of trained clinicians in autism and developmental disabilities by leveraging technology to achieve scalability.In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Daniel Etra, CEO of RethinkFirst, who shares his journey into healthcare, driven by a desire to contribute value to society and how his company addresses the shortage of trained clinicians in the field of autism and broader developmental disabilities. RethinkFirst focuses on utilizing technology for scalable solutions, supporting caregivers such as parents, educators, and clinicians. Daniel explains how their platform spans K12 and healthcare markets, addressing conditions like speech problems and ADHD. He also emphasizes the company's role in mental health support for educators and highlights their pioneering use of AI to predict outcomes for patients with autism, backed by the largest published dataset of clinical outcomes for autism, surpassing 600 million data points.Tune in and learn about RethinkFirst's impactful role in behavioral health, and discover how they're shaping the future of healthcare through data-driven approaches!Resources:  Watch this entire interview here. Connect with and follow Daniel on LinkedIn here. Learn more about RethinkFirst on LinkedIn and their website. Email Daniel directly here.

As a dentist, viewing your practice from the perspective of the patient is the biggest opportunity that you have to grow your practice.In this episode, Dr. Bryan Laskin, CEO and Co-Founder of Toothapps, a dentist turned technology entrepreneur, discusses data interoperability, patient-centric care, and the challenges faced by the dental industry. Drawing from his extensive experience and Amazon best-selling book, "The Patient First Manifesto," Dr. Laskin highlights the imperative of adopting a patient-centric perspective in dentistry, emphasizing effective communication within dental teams and the crucial role of leadership in fostering this approach. Tune in and learn how a patient-centric mindset and technological innovations can revolutionize the dental industry!Resources: Connect with and follow Bryan Laskin on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Bryan Laskin on his website. Discover more about Toothapps on their LinkedIn and website. Buy Bryan’s book, The Patient First Manifesto, here.

The biggest challenge in addiction treatment is the stigma of addiction in our culture.In this episode, Ankit Gupta, the founder and CEO of Bicycle Health, explains how his company focuses on addressing the opioid crisis by offering virtual, national treatment for opioid use disorder, combining medications, recovery coaching, and a comprehensive care model. Ankit explains the unique aspects of Bicycle Health's care delivery model, which operates in 48 states and partners with major health plans. The company's virtual services, including medication management, psychotherapy, and drug testing, aim to make addiction treatment accessible and confidential. Ankit emphasizes the importance of overcoming the stigma associated with addiction and encourages listeners to understand addiction better, meet people in recovery, and hear their stories to see addiction in a more commonplace way.Tune in and learn about Bicycle Health's innovative approach to opioid addiction treatment, the challenges they've faced, and the importance of fostering a patient-centric healthcare system!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Ankit on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Estenda Solutions on LinkedIn, X, and their website. Buy Dreamland by Sam Quinones here. Email Ankit here.

OCD is a condition that affects 1 in 40 people, but over 90% of people remain either misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.In this episode, Ilyas Patanam, Chief Growth Officer and co-founder of NOCD, a healthcare company addressing the mental health crisis, shares his inspiration, rooted in helping individuals struggling with mental health conditions. NOCD focuses on treating OCD, a highly treatable yet often misdiagnosed condition, with an emphasis on education and awareness. Throughout this conversation, Ilyas underscores the importance of connecting individuals with specialized therapists using exposure response prevention therapy, highlighting NOCD's unique approach to tailored treatment. He also discusses setbacks and offers valuable advice on repositioning a brand and predicting a future shift in behavioral health towards self-identification through content and community engagement as a powerful tool for initiating treatment.Listen to this eye-opening episode and learn about NOCD's targeted focus, the impact of clear messaging, and the future trends shaping mental healthcare!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Ilyas on LinkedIn here. Learn more about NOCD on LinkedIn and their website. Email Ilyas here.

Unless your data is structured, thinking about applying AI isn't going to yield the outcomes you need.In this episode, Kathleen McQuade Ellmore, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Engagys, shares her expertise in transforming healthcare organizations to drive behavior change, lower costs, improve outcomes, increase revenue, and enhance the overall patient experience. Kathleen underscores the importance of focusing on "below-the-waterline" elements in healthcare digital transformation, emphasizing the role of Consumer Data Platforms (CDPs) in capturing and synthesizing structured data from consumer interactions. Additionally, she explores the application of agile methodologies in transforming engagement processes, resulting in notable cost savings and improved outcomes. Kathleen also addresses the capture of preferences and permissions to enrich personalized consumer interactions, emphasizing the necessity for logical preference categorization and dynamic two-way interaction between healthcare providers and consumers.Listen to this discussion and learn how addressing below-the-waterline elements can lead to successful healthcare digital transformation and improved patient outcomes!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Kathleen on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Engagys on LinkedIn and their website. Listen to Kathleen’s previous episode of the podcast here.  Email Kathleen here.

With short, engaging workouts, the FitOn app allows individuals to integrate fitness into their busy schedules, anytime and anywhere.In this episode, Ed Buckley, the CEO of FitOn Health, recounts his journey from being a fitness instructor in grad school to leading FitOn Health, a company that has expanded its services to 18,000 employers nationwide. Emphasizing the uniqueness of their platform, Ed discusses how FitOn Health offers both digital content and in-person experiences under one umbrella. The primary challenge addressed by FitOn Health is employee engagement, with Ed highlighting the importance of solutions that enhance physical health and promote social connections among coworkers. Presenting the FitOn app as a valuable tool for individuals at any fitness level, Ed underscores that wellness benefits like FitOn Health are now considered a business necessity, providing a competitive edge in attracting and retaining talent.Tune in and learn how FitOn Health is revolutionizing workplace well-being holistically!Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Ed on LinkedIn here. Learn more about FitOn Health on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and their website. Download the FitOn app on the App Store or the Play Store.