Healthcare Rethink
FinThrive
Rethinking healthcare takes more than just disruption. It takes more than thought leaders. It takes change makers and doers. That's who we'll be speaking to on the Healthcare Rethink podcast giving you our dedicated listeners a rich body of insights to make your own change. This is Healthcare Rethink.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 46min
Great Tech, with Good Heart… Uber Health & DUOS Bring the Love
Great tech with a good heart? Technology may not be the first word that screams compassion in healthcare, but two tech-driven companies seek to change that perception.The latest episode of the Healthcare Rethink podcast explores the intersection of technology and compassionate care. Host Brian Urban welcomes Caitlin Donovan, the Global Head of Uber Health, and Karl Ulfers, the Co-Founder & CEO of DUOS, to find out how great technology is enhanced by a good heart. The conversation illuminates healthcare tech’s current and future state, particularly within Medicare and Medicaid services.Uber Health and DUOS are reshaping healthcare access and delivery by leveraging technology to address the social determinants of health. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of providing vital services like transportation and nutritional support and how these leaders are creating seamless connections between patients and the healthcare ecosystem.Donovan’s journey through the complexities of healthcare tech reveals how Uber Health is optimizing supplemental benefits to drive better outcomes. Meanwhile, Ulfers shares DUOS’ mission to eliminate barriers for elder patients, ensuring they can navigate and engage with necessary healthcare services efficiently.At a time when healthcare technology can feel impersonal, these industry leaders are proving that technology, powered by empathy and patient-centricity, can create a sustainable impact. Discover how Uber Health and DUOS are not just riding the wave of healthcare innovation but are steering it towards a more inclusive and effective future.
Apr 5, 2024 • 32min
How Do you Tailor Healthcare Affordability?
Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive podcast, addresses the pressing issue of healthcare affordability. Host Brian Urban engages with Srulik Dvorsky, Co-Founder & CEO of TailorMed, in a discussion that unpacks the practicalities of reducing the financial burden of medical expenses on patients and providers alike. With a background in medical devices and a personal connection to the healthcare struggles of loved ones, Dvorsky provides a business-oriented narrative of his shift to developing TailorMed’s innovative platform.The podcast explores TailorMed’s core functionalities, highlighting how its approach extends beyond simple payment assistance to a comprehensive affordability strategy. “We’re building a network that sees patients everywhere they are prescribed their medication, effectively removing the signature barrier to treatment,” Dvorsky explained. This episode summarizes TailorMed’s role in reshaping healthcare’s economic landscape through its analytical tools and network, painting a picture of a future where technology and empathy converge to ease the cost of healthcare.Episode Highlights:Dvorsky’s transition from medical device innovation to healthcare affordability solutions TailorMed's analytics platform and its role in enhancing patient care through improved financial navigation and supportInsights into TailorMed’s Affordability Network and its potential to transform patient experiences by reducing the financial toxicity of medical treatmentsSrulik Dvorsky co-founded TailorMed and leads the company as its CEO, steering it to be a leader in healthcare affordability solutions. He brings over a decade of experience from the medical device sector, where he led the development of an innovative treatment for ischemic stroke—a breakthrough implantable neurostimulator. Dvorsky’s technical expertise runs in tandem with his commitment to healthcare, shaped by his active role as a caregiver to family members with critical illnesses. This dual perspective has given him a profound understanding of the healthcare challenges patients and
Apr 5, 2024 • 32min
How Do you Tailor Healthcare Affordability?
Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive podcast, addresses the pressing issue of healthcare affordability. Host Brian Urban engages with Srulik Dvorsky, Co-Founder & CEO of TailorMed, in a discussion that unpacks the practicalities of reducing the financial burden of medical expenses on patients and providers alike. With a background in medical devices and a personal connection to the healthcare struggles of loved ones, Dvorsky provides a business-oriented narrative of his shift to developing TailorMed’s innovative platform.The podcast explores TailorMed’s core functionalities, highlighting how its approach extends beyond simple payment assistance to a comprehensive affordability strategy. “We’re building a network that sees patients everywhere they are prescribed their medication, effectively removing the signature barrier to treatment,” Dvorsky explained. This episode summarizes TailorMed’s role in reshaping healthcare’s economic landscape through its analytical tools and network, painting a picture of a future where technology and empathy converge to ease the cost of healthcare.Episode Highlights:Dvorsky’s transition from medical device innovation to healthcare affordability solutions TailorMed's analytics platform and its role in enhancing patient care through improved financial navigation and supportInsights into TailorMed’s Affordability Network and its potential to transform patient experiences by reducing the financial toxicity of medical treatmentsSrulik Dvorsky co-founded TailorMed and leads the company as its CEO, steering it to be a leader in healthcare affordability solutions. He brings over a decade of experience from the medical device sector, where he led the development of an innovative treatment for ischemic stroke—a breakthrough implantable neurostimulator. Dvorsky’s technical expertise runs in tandem with his commitment to healthcare, shaped by his active role as a caregiver to family members with critical illnesses. This dual perspective has given him a profound understanding of the healthcare challenges patients and
Apr 1, 2024 • 37min
Everyone's Health Needs a Great Sidekick...Sidekick Health is Here!
To bolster patient-centric treatment, what healthcare could use is a great sidekick.The healthcare landscape is at a critical juncture, with chronic diseases escalating and healthcare systems worldwide struggling under the weight of increasing demands and costs. It's a pressing issue, considering poor medication adherence contributes to an estimated 125,000 deaths each year across the U.S. With chronic diseases on the rise and healthcare costs ballooning, how can digital innovation forge the path toward more proactive, patient-centered healthcare?In this episode of “Healthcare Rethink,” host Brian Urban welcomes Dr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson, MD, MPH, the CEO of Sidekick Health. They explore Sidekick Health's mission to transition healthcare from a reactive to a proactive service and how it's making patient empowerment a reality.Key points of discussion:• Sidekick Health's genesis and its global impact on chronic disease management• The company's adaptive care path model and its success in improving clinical outcomes• The integration of behavioral sciences to enhance patient engagement and adherenceDr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson is a practicing physician and an innovator in public health. With an MPH from Harvard and a role as an adviser to the Icelandic prime minister, Dr. Thorgeirsson represents a fusion of clinical expertise and a commitment to technology-driven healthcare solutions.
Apr 1, 2024 • 37min
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Everyone’s Health Needs a Great Sidekick…Sidekick Health is Here!To bolster patient-centric treatment, what healthcare could use is a great sidekick.The healthcare landscape is at a critical juncture, with chronic diseases escalating and healthcare systems worldwide struggling under the weight of increasing demands and costs. It's a pressing issue, considering poor medication adherence contributes to an estimated 125,000 deaths each year across the U.S. With chronic diseases on the rise and healthcare costs ballooning, how can digital innovation forge the path toward more proactive, patient-centered healthcare?In this episode of “Healthcare Rethink,” host Brian Urban welcomes Dr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson, MD, MPH, the CEO of Sidekick Health. They explore Sidekick Health's mission to transition healthcare from a reactive to a proactive service and how it's making patient empowerment a reality.Key points of discussion:• Sidekick Health's genesis and its global impact on chronic disease management• The company's adaptive care path model and its success in improving clinical outcomes• The integration of behavioral sciences to enhance patient engagement and adherenceDr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson is a practicing physician and an innovator in public health. With an MPH from Harvard and a role as an adviser to the Icelandic prime minister, Dr. Thorgeirsson represents a fusion of clinical expertise and a commitment to technology-driven healthcare solutions.Key Phrase: great sidekickSEO tags: Sidekick Health, FinThrive, Healthcare Rethink Podcast, Brian Urban, Tryggvi Thorgeirsson, patient-centered healthcareSubtitle: The Healthcare Rethink Podcast finds a great sidekick for patient-centered healthcare in the digital solutions provided by Sidekick Health, led by Dr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson.
Mar 29, 2024 • 34min
Population Health is Becoming Precision Community Health
The concept of population health is evolving rapidly, with a significant shift towards a more targeted approach known as Precision Community Health. Driving this change is the realization that broad health initiatives often overlook the nuanced needs of specific communities, particularly those in rural areas or experiencing generational poverty. With 80% of health outcomes determined by social determinants of health, such as economic stability and access to healthcare, the stakes have never been higher. This transformation begs the question: How can healthcare providers and organizations adapt to meet the unique needs of every community they serve?This critical inquiry forms the backbone of the latest episode of Healthcare Rethink, A FinThrive Podcast. Host Brian Urban welcomes Jayme Ambrose, CEO of Adobe Population Health, to explore how her organization is leading the charge in this new era of healthcare. The discussion promises to unpack the transition from broad population health strategies to Precision Community Health, with community-focused interventions that address the social determinants impacting health outcomes.Key points of discussion include:The role of technology and data analysis in identifying and addressing community health needsThe importance of human touch in healthcare, exemplified by Adobe Population Health's approach to carePredictions for the future of community health and the ongoing evolution of healthcare delivery modelsJayme Ambrose brings a rich background to the conversation, with over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse and a deep commitment to community health. Her journey from a psychiatric nurse to the CEO of Adobe Population Health provides a continuous focus on addressing the social needs that impact health outcomes. Ambrose's work, particularly in rural Medicare populations, has revealed the profound challenges and opportunities in improving community health through targeted interventions.Key Phrase: precision community healthSEO tags: precision community health, Adobe Population Health, whole person care management, Brian Urban, FinThrive, Jayme AmbroseSubtitle: Jayme Ambrose, the CEO of Adobe Population Health, explains the philosophy behind Precision Community Health to achieve better health outcomes on the Rethink Healthcare podcast.
Mar 29, 2024 • 34min
Population Health is Becoming Precision Community Health
The concept of population health is evolving rapidly, with a significant shift towards a more targeted approach known as Precision Community Health. Driving this change is the realization that broad health initiatives often overlook the nuanced needs of specific communities, particularly those in rural areas or experiencing generational poverty. With 80% of health outcomes determined by social determinants of health, such as economic stability and access to healthcare, the stakes have never been higher. This transformation begs the question: How can healthcare providers and organizations adapt to meet the unique needs of every community they serve?This critical inquiry forms the backbone of the latest episode of Healthcare Rethink, A FinThrive Podcast. Host Brian Urban welcomes Jayme Ambrose, CEO of Adobe Population Health, to explore how her organization is leading the charge in this new era of healthcare. The discussion promises to unpack the transition from broad population health strategies to Precision Community Health, with community-focused interventions that address the social determinants impacting health outcomes.Key points of discussion include:The role of technology and data analysis in identifying and addressing community health needsThe importance of human touch in healthcare, exemplified by Adobe Population Health's approach to carePredictions for the future of community health and the ongoing evolution of healthcare delivery modelsJayme Ambrose brings a rich background to the conversation, with over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse and a deep commitment to community health. Her journey from a psychiatric nurse to the CEO of Adobe Population Health provides a continuous focus on addressing the social needs that impact health outcomes. Ambrose's work, particularly in rural Medicare populations, has revealed the profound challenges and opportunities in improving community health through targeted interventions.Key Phrase: precision community healthSEO tags: precision community health, Adobe Population Health, whole person care management, Brian Urban, FinThrive, Jayme AmbroseSubtitle: Jayme Ambrose, the CEO of Adobe Population Health, explains the philosophy behind Precision Community Health to achieve better health outcomes on the Rethink Healthcare podcast.
Mar 25, 2024 • 41min
Meanwhile Back at the Lab…The Modern Digital Laboratory That Is!
As the healthcare industry navigates through its ongoing technological revolution, the focus sharpens on the role of the modern digital laboratory. This evolution from traditional methodologies to digital platforms in pathology labs marks a pivotal advancement, especially in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Highlighted by the FDA’s 2017 approval of the first diagnostic scanner for digital pathology, this shift away from the age-old reliance on physical microscopes and glass slides ignites a vital discussion: How will the modern digital laboratory transform our methods for diagnosing and treating diseases with a particular emphasis on cancer?Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive Podcast hosted by Brian Urban, explores this question with guest David West, CEO of Proscia. This episode explores the transformative impact of digital pathology on healthcare, highlighting Proscia’s role in advancing cancer diagnosis and treatment through innovative technology.Main points of conversation:The transition from traditional to digital pathology and its implications for cancer research and diagnosisThe role of AI in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of pathology, including early detection and treatment planningRegulatory milestones and the future of digital pathology in clinical and research settingsDavid West, the CEO of Proscia, is a software engineer by training with a deep passion for leveraging technology to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment. Under his leadership, Proscia has emerged as a pioneer in digital pathology, driving innovation in the field. West’s connection to cancer, through his mother’s battle with the disease, fuels his commitment to transforming pathology with data and AI.
Mar 25, 2024 • 41min
Meanwhile Back at the Lab…The Modern Digital Laboratory That Is!
As the healthcare industry navigates through its ongoing technological revolution, the focus sharpens on the role of the modern digital laboratory. This evolution from traditional methodologies to digital platforms in pathology labs marks a pivotal advancement, especially in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Highlighted by the FDA’s 2017 approval of the first diagnostic scanner for digital pathology, this shift away from the age-old reliance on physical microscopes and glass slides ignites a vital discussion: How will the modern digital laboratory transform our methods for diagnosing and treating diseases with a particular emphasis on cancer?Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive Podcast hosted by Brian Urban, explores this question with guest David West, CEO of Proscia. This episode explores the transformative impact of digital pathology on healthcare, highlighting Proscia’s role in advancing cancer diagnosis and treatment through innovative technology.Main points of conversation:The transition from traditional to digital pathology and its implications for cancer research and diagnosisThe role of AI in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of pathology, including early detection and treatment planningRegulatory milestones and the future of digital pathology in clinical and research settingsDavid West, the CEO of Proscia, is a biomedical engineer by training with a deep passion for leveraging technology to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment. Under his leadership, Proscia has emerged as a pioneer in digital pathology, driving innovation in the field. West’s connection to cancer, through his mother’s battle with the disease, fuels his commitment to transforming pathology with data and AI.
Mar 22, 2024 • 36min
Trailblazing the Next Generation of Healthcare Analytics
AI Meets Healthcare: How PurpleLab is Harnessing Healthcare Data for Better Patient OutcomesFrom combating antibiotic resistance to improving patient monitoring, Artificial Intelligence is changing the landscape of healthcare at breakneck speed. And amid soaring demand for cutting-edge analytics, companies like PurpleLab are stepping into the spotlight. Their mission? To harness the power of healthcare data to drive innovation, efficiency, and better patient outcomes. The stakes are high, with the potential to revolutionize how care is delivered and managed across the globe.What does the future of healthcare analytics look like, and how is PurpleLab shaping this landscape? This pivotal question sets the stage for a riveting discussion on the latest episode of Healthcare Rethink, where host Brian Urban is joined by Dr. Russell Robbins, Chief Medical Information Officer at PurpleLab. They delve into the transformative impact of analytics on healthcare, exploring new frontiers in data utilization.Key discussion points include:PurpleLab's evolution into a leading innovator in healthcare data analytics.The importance of social determinants of health and integrating varied data sets for thorough analytics.PurpleLab's distinctive approach to healthcare data aggregation and analysis, fostering more equitable, efficient, and personalized healthcare solutions.Dr. Robbins brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. With a background as a urologist and an MBA tailored for healthcare professionals, Robbins has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between clinical practice and the business of healthcare. His journey to the analytics side of healthcare, driven by a passion for innovation and improving patient care, underpins his current work at PurpleLab.


