The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast

In this engaging discussion, Kristina Saffran, co-founder and CEO of Equip Health, shares her inspiring journey from anorexia recovery to creating a virtual provider revolutionizing eating disorder treatment. She highlights the staggering fact that 80% of Americans suffering from eating disorders lack access to adequate care. Kristina delves into misconceptions surrounding these disorders, the innovative multidisciplinary approach of Equip, and the critical role of insurance collaboration to improve treatment access. Her insights are a beacon for aspiring healthcare entrepreneurs.

Topics covered in the podcast include surprise billing, AI in healthcare, future of primary care, ProPublica investigation on Cigna, FTC ban on non-compete agreements, Walmart's closure of health clinics, generative AI for physician replies, nurses' protests against AI at Kaiser Permanente, revolution in male contraceptives.

Dr. Toyin Ajayi, CEO of Cityblock Health, discusses the failures of 'one size fits all' healthcare for vulnerable populations. She highlights how Cityblock's community health partners address social needs, the privatization of Medicare, and the role of the private sector in fixing healthcare.

Omada Health CEO Sean Duffy shares his journey from tech to healthcare entrepreneurship. Topics include the genesis of Omada's digital DPP model, the evolution of digital health, driving successful GLP-1 outcomes, challenges in healthcare tech startups, integrating models in healthcare, and building sustainable healthcare companies.

Author and former CTO Susannah Fox discusses patient-led healthcare innovations, the four patient archetypes, the importance of including patient perspectives in decision-making, and the debate over compensating patients for collaborating with companies.

The podcast discusses evaluating diabetes monitoring apps, industry standards, innovations in health testing, FDA approval for a continuous glucose monitor, Dexcom's Stello for blood sugar monitoring, healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship, and innovative payment models for ACO selection.

Joanna Strober, CEO of MIDI Health, discusses the Midlife Women's Care Gap, emphasizing the lack of appropriate healthcare for women in perimenopause and menopause. She shares insights on virtual healthcare platforms and her experiences in the digital health industry. The podcast explores women's health challenges and the importance of prioritization and partnership in parenting and entrepreneurship.

Delving into the aftermath of a major cyberattack on Change Healthcare, the podcast explores the vulnerabilities in healthcare infrastructure and data protection. It discusses emergency payments, ransom incidents, company acquisitions, and the debate on enhancing cybersecurity in healthcare organizations. The episode also touches on Ronnie Jackson's credentials and the speaker's journey from healthcare consulting to journalism.

Exploring the use of ketamine infusion therapy and other psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions. Dr. Allie Sharma shares insights on the effectiveness of ketamine, the therapy process, and the latest research. The podcast also discusses the integration of music in therapy sessions, the surreal experience of ketamine infusion, and the stigma surrounding psychedelic medical treatments.

The podcast covers headlines in digital health, including a VC buying a hospital and a new permanent co-host joining. They discuss cyber attacks in healthcare, United facing a Bitcoin ransom payment, challenges in digital health and obesity treatments, and value-based care initiatives and transitions in healthcare.