Slice of Healthcare

Our guest this week: Dr. Matthew Wetschler, MPH, CEO & Co-founder of Plume. "Plume provides online access to HRT for the trans-community at the touch of a button from the comfort and safety of home.  Based in Denver, CO, Plume is trans-founded and has received backing from top-tier venture capital.  Their mission is to create deeply affirming direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical services for the trans and broader queer community." In this episode, we discussed: - His background - How he got to where he is today? - What is Plume? - What's next? - ...and much more! WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Our sponsor for this episode is BlocHealth. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of healthcare services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through the platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can use their credentialing data for more! They can store their credentialing and licensing-related documents, fill out a smart, common application and use the information within it to order multiple services such as provider enrollment, license registration, license renewals, and more! For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth *This podcast was recorded within the last 6 months To learn more about Plume, please use the links below: - Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn

Our guest this week: Nirish Mathias, Founder & CEO of DocPanel Technologies. "DocPanel is the world’s first on-demand, pay-as-you-go, contract-free service offering radiological reads, second opinions, educational consults, and diagnoses from high caliber subspecialty radiologists at prestigious academic hospitals in the United States." In this episode, we discussed: - His background - How he got to where he is today? - What is DocPanel? - What's next? - ...and much more! WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Our sponsor for this episode is BlocHealth. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of healthcare services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through the platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can use their credentialing data for more! They can store their credentialing and licensing-related documents, fill out a smart, common application and use the information within it to order multiple services such as provider enrollment, license registration, license renewals, and more! For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth *This podcast was recorded within the last 6 months To learn more about DocPanel Technologies, please use the links below: - Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - Facebook Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn

Our guest this week: Dr. Brian. Skow, MBA, CPE, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer of Avera eCARE. "Avera eCARE® is a national leader in virtual health care with a proven 25-year record in visionary thinking. They're using innovation to find new ways to connect our specialty care providers to health systems — both large and small.  They partner with rural hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, correctional facilities, schools and more to provide 24/7 access to specialized health care services via high-definition, interactive video with quality providers and sophisticated computer monitoring equipment." On this episode, we discussed: - His background - How he got to where he is today? - What is Avera eCARE? - What's next? - ...and much more! WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Our sponsor for this episode is BlocHealth. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of healthcare services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through the platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can use their credentialing data for more! They can store their credentialing and licensing-related documents, fill out a smart, common application and use the information within it to order multiple services such as provider enrollment, license registration, license renewals, and more! For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth *This podcast was recorded within the last 6 months To learn more about Avera eCARE, please use the links below: - Website - LinkedIn Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn

Our guest this week: Dr. Quinn Wang, Founder & CEO of Quadrant Eye. "In the process of powering remote eye exams, they are: building necessary workflow and infrastructure for tele-eye; empowering patients to be active participants in their eye care; bringing efficiency and data transparency to both tele and in-office eye visits; helping providers maximize reimbursement claims." On this episode, we discussed: - Her background - How she got to where she is today? - What is Quadrant Eye? - What's next? - ...and much more! WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Our sponsor for this episode is BlocHealth. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of healthcare services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through the platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can use their credentialing data for more! They can store their credentialing and licensing-related documents, fill out a smart, common application and use the information within it to order multiple services such as provider enrollment, license registration, license renewals, and more! For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth *This podcast was recorded within the last 6 months To learn more about Quadrant Eye, please use the links below: -Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - Instagram Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn

Our guest this week: Dr. Lynn Westphal, Chief Medical Officer of Kindbody. "Kindbody is reinventing healthcare for the modern family, starting with fertility, family-building and wellness benefits. Through a national network of locations, Kindbody is bringing together clinical excellence, best-in-class technology, and accessible pricing — connecting the full patient experience in one, intuitive platform." On this episode, we discussed: - Her background - How she got to where she is today? - What is Kindbody? - What's next? - ...and much more! WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Our sponsor for this episode is BlocHealth. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of healthcare services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through the platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can use their credentialing data for more! They can store their credentialing and licensing-related documents, fill out a smart, common application and use the information within it to order multiple services such as provider enrollment, license registration, license renewals, and more! For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth *This podcast was recorded within the last 6 months To learn more about Kindbody, please use the links below: -Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn

Our guest this week: Afton Vechery, Co-founder & CEO of Modern Fertility. "Modern Fertility is a reproductive health company making personalized fertility information more accessible. They provide fertility hormone essentials, from at-home tests to digital tools and an online community, for anyone with ovaries — whether you’re trying for kids or not. Everything they develop is designed to give you more agency over your reproductive health, so you can own the decisions impacting your body and your future (whatever those decisions might be). They've raised $22 million from Forerunner Ventures, Maveron, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, #Angels, and Y Combinator." On this episode, we discussed: - Her background - How she got to where she is today? - What is Modern Fertility? - What's next? - ...and much more! WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Our sponsor for this episode is BlocHealth. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of healthcare services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through the platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can use their credentialing data for more! They can store their credentialing and licensing-related documents, fill out a smart, common application and use the information within it to order multiple services such as provider enrollment, license registration, license renewals, and more! For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth *This podcast was recorded within the last 6 months To learn more about Modern Fertility, please use the links below: -Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn

Our guest this week: Dr. Paula Muto, Founder & CEO of UBERDOC. "UBERDOC provides priority access to the best doctors for an affordable, transparent price. Includes In-Person and Telemedicine appointments." On this episode, we discussed: - Her background - How she got to where she is today? - What is UBERDOC? - What's next? - ...and much more! WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Our sponsor for this episode is BlocHealth. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of healthcare services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through the platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can use their credentialing data for more! They can store their credentialing and licensing-related documents, fill out a smart, common application and use the information within it to order multiple services such as provider enrollment, license registration, license renewals, and more! For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth *This podcast was recorded within the last 6 months To learn more about UBERDOC, please use the links below: -Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - Facebook Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn

Our guest this week: Chris Mosunic, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer of Vida Health. "Vida is a virtual care company that combines a human-centric approach with technology to address chronic and co-occurring physical and behavioral health conditions. We provide personalized chronic condition management combined with health coaching and therapy through a mobile and online platform that supports individuals in managing and significantly improving conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, depression, anxiety, etc. Our platform integrates deeply individual expert care with machine learning and remote monitoring to deliver lasting behavior change, health outcomes and cost savings.   Vida is in the business of enabling self-insured employers, health plans and providers to take better care of their employees and members. They are trusted by Fortune 1000 companies, major national payers, and large providers to activate, engage, and empower their employees to live their healthiest lives. Based in San Francisco, CA, Vida is backed by investors including Khosla Ventures, StartX, Aspect Ventures, Canvas, Workday, and Nokia." On this episode, we discussed: - His background - How he got to where he is today? - What is Vida Health? - What's next? - ...and much more! WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Our sponsor for this episode is BlocHealth. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of healthcare services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through the platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can use their credentialing data for more! They can store their credentialing and licensing-related documents, fill out a smart, common application and use the information within it to order multiple services such as provider enrollment, license registration, license renewals, and more! For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth *This podcast was recorded within the last 6 months To learn more about Vida Health, please use the links below: -Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - Facebook - YouTube Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn

Our guest this week: Dr. Bradley Younggren, Chief Medical Officer of 98point6. "Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, 98point6 is pioneering a new approach to primary care. By pairing deep technology with board-certified physicians, our vision is to make primary care more accessible and affordable—leading to better health and reducing the cost of care. They meet consumers where they are by offering private, text-based diagnosis and treatment via a mobile app. For employers, 98point6 increases primary care utilization among those not actively or appropriately engaged in their health—enabling earlier medical intervention and improving employee productivity. 98point6 is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play and at www.98point6.com." On this episode, we discussed: - His background - How he got to where he is today? - What is 98point6? - What's next? - ...and much more! WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Our sponsor for this episode is BlocHealth. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of healthcare services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through the platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can use their credentialing data for more! They can store their credentialing and licensing-related documents, fill out a smart, common application and use the information within it to order multiple services such as provider enrollment, license registration, license renewals, and more! For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth *This podcast was recorded within the last 6 months To learn more about 98point6, please use the links below: -Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn

Our guest this week: Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO & Co-founder of Pandia Health. "Pandia Health makes women’s lives easier by providing a one-stop shop for recurring medications, starting with birth control. From affordable telehealth to prescription fulfillment and medicine delivery, Pandia Health is reinventing the way patients get their prescriptions.  Starting with birth control, Pandia Health currently offers free and discreet delivery of the pill, patch, or ring as well as emergency contraceptives. Convenient 3-month to 12-month supplies, with proactive refills. No more "pill anxiety" - the fear of running out of your birth control at the worst times. They partner with pharmacies and doctors specializing in women’s health, who share our vision for convenient, dignified, and delightful access to telehealth and pharmacy services. Delivering telehealth and medicines delightfully to women via the USPS." On this episode, we discussed: - Her background - How she got to where she is today? - What is Pandia Health? - What's next? - ...and much more! WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Our sponsor for this episode is BlocHealth. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of healthcare services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through the platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can use their credentialing data for more! They can store their credentialing and licensing-related documents, fill out a smart, common application and use the information within it to order multiple services such as provider enrollment, license registration, license renewals, and more! For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth *This podcast was recorded within the last 6 months To learn more about Pandia Health, please use the links below: -Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn