Health+Tech
McGuireWoods
Welcome to Health+Tech — Our podcast explores issues and trends at the intersection of healthcare, technology and innovation The podcast is presented by the firm’s Digital Health, Technology and Innovation Group, which helps clients navigate transactional, regulatory and compliance challenges in areas such as telehealth, data privacy and security, and health information technology.
McGuireWoods is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients worldwide for more than 200 years collectively. Our commitment to excellence in everything we do gives our clients a competitive edge in everything they do. Our law firm, over its 186-year history, has earned the loyalty of our many long-standing clients with a deep understanding of their businesses, and broad skills in corporate transactions, high-stakes disputes, and complex regulatory and compliance matters.
To learn more about McGuireWoods or to contact us, please visit our website at mcguirewoods.com.
This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.
McGuireWoods is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients worldwide for more than 200 years collectively. Our commitment to excellence in everything we do gives our clients a competitive edge in everything they do. Our law firm, over its 186-year history, has earned the loyalty of our many long-standing clients with a deep understanding of their businesses, and broad skills in corporate transactions, high-stakes disputes, and complex regulatory and compliance matters.
To learn more about McGuireWoods or to contact us, please visit our website at mcguirewoods.com.
This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 43min
Healthcare Private Equity Conference Recap
In this special episode of our Health+Tech podcast, hosts Kristen McDermott Woodrum, Jen Shanley and Allyson Maur break down the most important health tech topics and trends discussed at McGuireWoods’ recent Healthcare Private Equity Conference. Whether you attended the conference or are catching up, this recap will deliver the event's most impactful insights in AI and healthcare technology.
Feb 27, 2025 • 49min
The Importance of Following and Funding Healthcare Trends
Ambar Bhattacharyya, Managing Director at Maverick Ventures, discusses his journey in healthcare innovation fueled by a family legacy. He highlights the importance of early investments in startups and how they enhance service delivery and affordability. The conversation dives into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, while also addressing red flags. Bhattacharyya emphasizes innovative strategies for reducing employer healthcare costs and explores how data-driven approaches can revolutionize clinical trials and patient outcomes.
Dec 11, 2023 • 31min
The Future of AI in Cardiology
Roman Sandler, cofounder and CTO of iCardio.ai, joins hosts Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum on this episode of Health+Tech. Tune in to learn how the power of data in machine learning can be harnessed to improve an overburdened healthcare system, how he’s using artificial intelligence to bring echo outside of its traditional use environment, and the reimbursement challenges associated with these new healthcare solutions.
Nov 28, 2023 • 40min
Why Cybersecurity Is Essential for Healthcare Institutions
On this episode of Health+Tech, hosts Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum and Clearwater Healthcare Cybersecurity and Compliance Strategist/Chief Risk Officer Jon Moore discuss technical security advancements inside the healthcare sphere. Jon offers insights into cybersecurity, ransomware and vendor risk management.This episode also addresses the challenges of risk analysis with HIPAA compliance and how organizations can make the best decisions to manage risk.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 23min
The Future of Precision Medicine With Dr. Amrie Grammer
Dr. Amrie Grammer, co-founder, president and chief scientific officer of AMPEL BioSolutions, joins hosts Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum on this episode of Health+Tech. They discuss AMPEL’s mission to bring personalized precision medicine to patients and the technology behind that medicine. Grammer explains how AMPEL built and leveraged its genomic platform to create personalized precision medicine for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Also on this episode of Health+Tech, Grammer announces the development of AMPEL’s mobile app, facilitating optimal communication between patients and providers.
Sep 21, 2023 • 25min
Leveraging AI to Drive Growth
On this episode of Health+Tech, host Kristen McDermott Woodrum is joined by Charlie Winn, co-founder, vice president of sales and chief revenue officer for Liine, an artificial intelligence-powered call recording platform for healthcare practices. Their discussion covers the technology behind Liine, its use of AI, insights from Liine’s analytics and the near-term impact of AI on healthcare.
Aug 23, 2023 • 34min
Improving Cancer Care With Digital Health Tools
Jessica Thurmond and Monica Schmiede, co-CEOs and co-founders of Athelo Health — the first biometric-anchored virtual coach for women with breast and gynecologic cancers — join McGuireWoods partner Kristen McDermott Woodrum on this episode of Health+Tech. They discuss Athelo Health’s mission, how Athelo Health uses biometric data to support patients, and the role of digital health tools in educating patients, improving access to care and building supportive communities for patients.
Aug 8, 2023 • 22min
How Digital Health Tools Help Create Greater Consumer Focus in Healthcare
Bradd Busick, senior vice president and chief information officer for MultiCare, joins hosts Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum on this episode of Health+Tech to provide insights into MultiCare’s recent successes in the IT space.Bradd shares best practices MultiCare used to successfully launch new IT tools, and the importance of a strong workplace culture in the successful results he and his team have seen. Learn how AI and other digital health tools can help health systems meet consumers where they are, and hear what Bradd’s most excited to see in the healthcare innovation space in the next five years.
Jul 17, 2023 • 29min
The Role of Health Systems in Fostering Healthcare Innovation
On this episode of Health+Tech, hosts Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum are joined by Cyril Philip, Vice President of Digital Ventures at Bon Secours Mercy Health, for a discussion of health system investment funds and the role of health systems in driving innovation.Cyril offers insights into the opportunities and challenges for health systems investing in innovation, the early successes Bon Secours is seeing in its investment strategy and trends in health system investments in innovation. He also shares what he expects to see across the industry in the next five years.
May 19, 2023 • 26min
The Potential for Digital Health to Improve Women’s Health Outcomes
On this episode of Health+Tech, McGuireWoods partners Holly Buckley and Kristen McDermott Woodrum are joined by Nyoo Health founder and CEO Priya Bathija. Tune in to this discussion of the potential for digital health to reduce disparities in women’s health outcomes as well as barriers to the successful implementation of digital health tools. Learn about best practices for hospitals and health systems looking to implement digital health tools, and about increased growth in the women’s health sector and what that means for the future. They also address challenges facing digital health innovators and potential solutions, and analyze the trends at the intersection of digital health and women’s health that intrigue them the most.
