Slice of Healthcare

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guests:  Dr. Michael Gao and Dr. Joshua Geleris, Founders at SmarterDx.What you’ll get out of this episode:SmarterDx helps hospitals fully capture patient journeys and maximize reimbursement through advanced AI technology.The founders, Dr. Michael Gao and Dr. Joshua Geleris, leveraged their backgrounds in medicine and data science to address inefficiencies in hospital revenue cycles.A critical pivot from concurrent to pre-bill review allowed SmarterDx to prove measurable value to hospitals and align incentives.The formation of Smarter Technologies, combining SmarterDx, Thoughtful AI, and Access Healthcare, creates a platform approach to solve broader revenue cycle challenges.A customer-centric mindset and deep healthcare expertise are central to SmarterDx’s and Smarter Technologies’ approach.To learn more about SmarterDx:Website https://smarterdx.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/smarterdx/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Todd Dunn, CEO at Accuryn Medical.What you’ll get out of this episode:Todd Dunn’s unique path: from healthcare innovator and Accuryn customer to CEOThe enormous impact of acute kidney injury (AKI) in U.S. hospitalsHow Accuryn Medical digitizes kidney monitoring for earlier detection and interventionThe financial and patient care benefits of automating kidney data and documentationAccuryn’s commitment to raising awareness and partnering with hospitals for better kidney outcomes.To learn more about Accuryn Medical:Website https://accuryn.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/accuryn-medical/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

In this engaging discussion, Jeffrey Wessler, CEO and Founder of Heartbeat Health, shares his journey in establishing a virtual cardiology service that spans all 50 states. He discusses the shift from consumer-focused care to impactful cardiovascular treatment. Wessler emphasizes the importance of adaptability and the integration of technology in healthcare. He also addresses the future of cardiology, focusing on AI and the need for effective treatment implementation, while encouraging clinicians to collaborate with startups for better patient outcomes.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Kara Trott, Founder & Board Chair at Quantum Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Kara Trott founded Quantum Health, pioneering the field of healthcare navigation and care coordination.Her legal and consumer behavior background uniquely shaped Quantum’s patient-centric model.Trott’s leadership philosophy emphasizes empathy, curiosity, and employee empowerment.Quantum Health recently acquired Embold Health, expanding its impact across 8 million lives.Her new book No One Alone captures 25 years of leading and innovating in a resistant healthcare industry.To learn more about Quantum Health:Website https://quantum-health.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-health/ Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Amy Bucher, Chief Behavioral Officer at Lirio.What you’ll get out of this episode:Precision Nudging & Personalization: Lirio combines AI and behavioral science to deliver targeted nudges that help patients start and maintain healthy behaviors.Scientific Rigor with Real-World Speed: Lirio’s solutions are built on detailed, deliberate behavioral design processes that prioritize speed to impact and user testing.Redefining Personalization & Motivation: Most healthcare personalization lacks depth. Lirio emphasizes individualized, values-based communication to drive genuine engagement.Building Trust with Patients: Lirio fosters trust through transparency, tailored messaging, and respecting patient autonomy.Global Expansion & Scalable Impact: Lirio is launching interventions across Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, with a vision of becoming the "air traffic control" for personalized health journeys.To learn more about Lirio:Website https://lirio.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/lirio/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Adam Stansell, CEO at Axle Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Axle Health's Major Pivot: Transitioned from delivering home health services to licensing its proprietary operations software.Key Insight from the Field: A revealing moment with a thumbtack-based scheduling system sparked the shift in focus.Execution Challenges: Took a year post-pivot to gain traction, eventually 10x'ing revenue in 2024.Funding Milestone: Closed Series A led by F-Prime, aligning with investors with deep operational and domain expertise.Vision Beyond Health: Adam reflects on the societal need for objective truth in the age of AI and misinformation.To learn more about Axle Health:Website https://www.axlehealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/axle-health/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Max Marchione, Co-Founder at Superpower.What you’ll get out of this episode:Building a Healthcare Super App: Superpower offers an AI-driven healthcare membership that includes 100+ blood biomarker tests, data integration, and holistic care.Vision of Widespread Access: Aims to create a health membership as universal as Amazon Prime, making preventive healthcare accessible and affordable.Founder Insights on Innovation: Max Marchione emphasizes the importance of ignoring outdated advice and maintaining conviction in forward-thinking solutions.Entrepreneurial Wisdom: Advises founders to build businesses that are resilient to advancements like AGI, focusing on immediate revenue and customer obsession.Personal Routines and Hacks: Max shares his productivity rituals, nutritional hacks (including a powerhouse smoothie), and mental resilience mantra.To learn more about Superpower:Website https://superpower.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/superpower-health/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, shares insights from his extensive career in healthcare. He discusses the $600M GHI Fund's focus on investing in digital health and technology. Taranto highlights groundbreaking companies like Npower and Cure AI that are transforming clinical trials and drug discovery. He explains the strategic advantages corporate venture capital offers startups, including industry expertise and access to networks. Lastly, he provides advice for startups navigating today's challenging market.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Dr. Danna Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Ezra.What you’ll get out of this episode:Dr. Danna Chung's Diverse Medical Journey: From health policy and community clinics to innovative startups and AI-driven diagnostics.Personal Catalyst for Joining Ezra: A family cancer diagnosis led Dr. Chung to seek better early detection tools, ultimately connecting her to Ezra.The Power of Early Detection: Emphasizes how early cancer diagnosis, especially via total-body MRI, can dramatically improve survival rates.Ezra’s Tech-Driven Approach: AI-assisted scoring, personalized follow-up, and longitudinal health tracking make their screening more effective and responsible.Strategic Growth with Function Health: Recent acquisition boosts combined offerings of lab testing and imaging, expanding access and affordability.To learn more about Ezra:Website http://ezra.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezrainc/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Patrick Quigley, CEO at Sidecar Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Patrick Quigley, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur, founded Sidecar Health from personal healthcare frustrations.Sidecar Health boasts a sub-1% claim denial rate, compared to the industry average of 19%.The platform empowers consumers with upfront pricing data and a Visa card to directly pay providers.Their model rewards members for choosing cost-effective care, returning an average of $1,000/year.Recent expansion includes Florida and large-scale adoption by jumbo employers like Koch Industries.To learn more about Sidecar Health:Website https://www.sidecarhealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecarhealth/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.