The Health Technology Podcast

Sharon Knight, a Partner at JAZZ Venture Partners, brings her diverse background in finance and operations to the conversation. She discusses essential strategies for creating consumer-centric healthcare brands and emphasizes viewing patients as customers. Sharon shares insights on navigating industry changes and the qualities she seeks in exceptional entrepreneurs. With her experience from leading teams at KFC and One Medical, she highlights the importance of enhancing patient communication and tackling challenges like wait times.

Frank Cheung, Co-Founder and CEO of Accorded, has a rich background in risk management and value-based care, having worked with major healthcare organizations. He discusses the essential role of actuarial science in value-based models, sharing insights from his journey in founding Accorded. Frank also addresses challenges startups face in healthcare innovation, particularly in navigating insurance coverage and claims data. His advice highlights the importance of marrying clinical benefits with economic rationale to drive successful healthcare solutions.

Dr. Diana Bianchi is a renowned leader in maternal and child health. She is the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and manages a significant annual budget dedicated to pioneering research in human development and reproductive health. Dr. Bianchi’s unique perspective is shaped by her dual focus on obstetrics and pediatrics. As part of her remarkable work in prenatal genomics has set new standards for diagnosing and treating genetic disorders. Her efforts have impacted countless lives and significantly advanced the understanding of maternal and child health. In this episode, you will learn the surprising state of child and maternal healthcare, her innovative approache to improving health outcomes, the critical importance of maternal and postpartum health research, and the programs being developed to address disparities in healthcare. Do you have any thoughts or guest suggestions? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org.

Within 840 miles of coastline, forests, mountains, and valleys, reside over 39 million people and the fifth largest economy in the world. California is almost more like a country than it is a state, and with these colossal proportions come many responsibilities—most importantly of all, public health. Our guest is the remarkable Dr. Diana Ramos, California Surgeon General. Dr. Ramos was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom in August of 2022. She brings over three decades of experience in public health, with a strong focus on health equity and reproductive health, and is the first Latina to hold this position. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Ramos has driven change through various roles including Public Health Administrator at the California Department of Public Health and Director of Reproductive Health in Los Angeles County. In this episode, you will learn about Dr. Ramos’ journey from a single-parent household to leading public health initiatives. She shares her insights on the importance of maternal and mental health, addressing adverse childhood experiences, her current initiatives as Surgeon General, and offers valuable perspectives on improving public health outcomes. Do you have any thoughts or guest suggestions? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org.  

Dr. Austin Chiang, a triple board-certified physician, discusses using TikTok and Instagram for healthcare communication. Topics include leveraging social media for patient education, integrating AI in medical technology, and strategies for improving public health education.

When Dr. Monika Roots joined Bend Health as co-founder and President, she set out to revolutionize mental health care with innovative practices. A seasoned psychiatrist with a focus on child and adolescent care, Monika has consistently challenged the conventional limits of mental health services. In this second part of our series, we focus on a pervasive issue that touches everyone: the pursuit of perfection. Dr. Roots discusses how this relentless pursuit impacts mental well-being, especially in the digital age where the drive for perfection is often fueled by unrealistic comparisons. She offers practical strategies for balancing high standards with mental health, advocating for the benefits of embracing imperfection and learning from mistakes. Dr. Roots shares her insights on mitigating the pressures of perfectionism and fostering a healthier approach to personal and professional growth. Here is our conversation. Do you have any thoughts or guest suggestions? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org.

Welcome to Our Special Two-Part Series with Dr. Monika Roots In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are excited to bring you a special two-part interview series with Dr. Monika Roots, a leader in mental health innovation. As the co-founder and President of Bend Health, Dr. Roots applies her extensive 16-year background in psychiatry, focusing on child and adolescent care, to revolutionize mental health services with innovative technology and strong partnerships. Having grown up with firsthand experience of bipolar disorder in her family, Dr. Roots commits herself to ensuring emotional safety for vulnerable children, driving her passion and dedication to her work. She plays a key role in integrating technology with traditional care, expanding access to mental health services, and emphasizing the importance of preventive care to tackle issues before they escalate. In this series, Dr. Roots will discuss her innovative approaches in psychiatry that support comprehensive care models benefiting young patients and their families. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of how empathy and creativity can solve critical healthcare challenges. Do you have any thoughts or guest suggestions? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. In the second episode, we will explore the theme of perfectionism. Dr. Roots will delve into how striving for perfection affects mental health, particularly among entrepreneurs and professionals, and she will offer strategies for managing these pressures effectively.  

Leslie Trigg, the CEO of Outset Medical, has a remarkable background that intertwines communication and medical technology. She shares her unconventional journey from a communications major to leading innovations in dialysis care. Leslie discusses the transformative power of storytelling in healthcare and the importance of fostering a culture that nurtures talent. She also highlights the strategic decisions behind navigating a public offering during the pandemic, contrasting leadership styles and their impact on team dynamics.

Margo Georgiadis, CEO of Montai Health, is a visionary leader with a background at Ancestry.com and Google. She discusses the transformative power of AI in chronic disease management and the integration of data to enhance patient care. Margo shares insights on the challenges of merging technology with healthcare, emphasizing innovative thinking in drug development. She also highlights the importance of collaboration across sectors and the need to empower teams to adapt to the digital transformation in healthcare.

Join Dr. Ari Hoffman, an influential figure in healthcare and technology, as he shares his expertise and insights on improving healthcare systems and advancing technology in the field. Dr. Hoffman is the Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President at Collective Health. He also held pivotal roles at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), including the UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine, and as medical director of the UCSF hospital medicine service at St. Mary's Medical Center.   With a background in biological sciences and medicine, Dr. Hoffman brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and technological innovation to the forefront of healthcare. His career journey has seen him contribute to health policy development at prestigious institutions like the NIH and the Center for Medical Technology Policy. In this episode, Dr. Hoffman explores the convergence of clinical practice and health technology. He discusses strategies for improving healthcare delivery, navigating health policy challenges, and leveraging technology to enhance patient care.  Do you have any thoughts or guest suggestions? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org.