Outcomes Rocket

At Outcomes Rocket, we are the shared knowledge hub for healthcare's toughest problems. Our goal is twofold and clear. To help inspire and guide our listeners to 1. Improve patient outcomes and 2. Experience business success in healthcare. Tune in to learn more!

Health & Fitness
Medicine
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Venture Capital Trends in Healthcare Technology...
<p>Today we are going to talk about how to raise capital. What are the things you could do to be more successful in attracting the right investors to your company? What are the things that you could do to stand out from others that are also looking for money when a very limited number of companies are doing the majority of investments?</p> <p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Michael Greely, the Co-founder and General Partner at Flare Capital Partners. Michael discusses how his company helps entrepreneurs. He also talks about pattern recognition, market fit, venture capital being specialists, and more. He shares tips for entrepreneurs so take note!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/flare-capital-partners/2021/10/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
20 min
852
Bringing Life-Saving Targeted Therapies to Pati...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to feature Diego Rey, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Endpoint Health, a company on a mission to bring lifesaving targeted therapies to critically ill patients. In our interview, Diego covers his company's goal to improve patient outcomes, what sets it apart from other medical device companies, the companion diagnostics platform, &nbsp;precision care, business model, and more!</p> <p>He also shares his insights on overcoming challenges as business leaders. This is a great podcast focused on improving patient care, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/endpointhealth/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
29 min
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Leveraging Digital Innovations and Data-Driven ...
<p>In this episode, we interview Rajeev Ronanki, Chief Digital Officer at Anthem, Inc. Rajeev discusses how Anthem leverages digital technologies and AI capabilities to create a more predictive, proactive, and personalized health care experience. He shares Anthem's goal of taking a whole-person approach to health and being proactive in keeping people healthy.</p> <p>Rajeev also shares how Anthem uses data to create and integrate solutions, especially since they have such a huge reach. He shares his personal stories and insights on setbacks and pursuing perfection. We see many innovations in healthcare, and Anthem is delivering excellent solutions for a personalized patient experience. Please tune in to my exciting conversation with Rajeev here.</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/anthem/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
21 min
854
Enabling Lower-Cost Prescribing at the Point-of...
<p>In this Outcomes Rocket Pharma episode, we are privileged to host Kyle Kiser, CEO at RxRevu. Kyle discusses how his company provides patient-specific, real-time insights into prescribing decisions, delivering patient, provider, and health plan benefits due to lower cost and improved adherence. He also shares what makes RxRevu stand out from other companies in the pharma space. Kyle shares his thoughts on some of the challenges he has seen in both the payer and provider sides, so make sure to tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/rxrevu-2/2021/10/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
20 min
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Reducing the Cognitive Load and Leveraging Tech...
<p>In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket Nursing, we are privileged to host the outstanding Dr. Rhonda Collins, Chief Nursing Officer at Vocera.</p> <p>Rhonda discusses how Vocera enables nurses to communicate even in the most stressful situations. She also explains the impact of the cognitive load of nurses and how it can be reduced by technology. Rhonda shares her insight on leveraging technology for communication to improve clinical outcomes, setbacks she has faced and what she learned from them, and things she is looking forward to. There are so many things to learn from this amazing interview, so please tune!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/vocera/2021/10/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
37 min
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Improving Patient Access to Cancer Clinical Tri...
<p>Today, we are excited to feature Dana Dornsife, founder, and CEO of Lazarex Cancer Foundation. This nationwide foundation assists advanced-stage cancer patients and the medically underserved by helping with funds needed to participate in FDA clinical trials.</p> <p>In this episode, Dana shares how a family experience with cancer led her to the creation of Lazarex. She discusses how her foundation addresses barriers like social determinants of health, minority participation, and equitable access. She also talks about overcoming challenges, creating solutions from the bottom up, receiving strength in numbers, and more.</p> <p>Dana’s insights, motivation, and passion are truly inspirational. If you are interested in the issue of disparities in healthcare and improving patient access to clinical trials, this episode is one you shouldn’t miss.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/lazarex/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
34 min
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How AposHealth is Using Gait Technologies to Cr...
<p>Could gait be the next predictor of overall health? That is one of the many things we will talk about in this interview.</p> <p>For this episode, we have the privilege to host the excellent Dr. Clifford Bleustein, Global President and CEO of AposHealth, an FDA-cleared foot device designed to alleviate pain and treat gait-related conditions. Dr. Bluestein discusses how AposHealth's shoe device leverages biomechanics to help patients get temporary relief for pain, improve function, and develop better movements. He talks of ways his company delivers better outcomes for patients’ musculoskeletal care. We also cover challenges, business models, client profiles, and more. This is a stimulating conversation about gait and its impact on our health, so be sure to tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/aposhealth/2021/10/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
21 min
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The Next Generation of Psychedelics Focused on ...
<p>In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket Pharma, we are privileged to host the outstanding Blake Mandell, co-founder and President of Transcend Therapeutics. Transcend Therapeutics discovers, develops, and delivers next-generation medicines to work towards a world in which people no longer suffer from neuropsychiatric disorders.</p> <p>In our conversation, we cover Transcend’s goal to discover and develop drugs from analogs of classic psychedelics and how they fit better into the care paradigm. Blake discusses the current statistics of adults suffering from major depressive disorders in the U.S, his vision of where Transcend will be in the next years, challenges, the Multidisciplinary Approach for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), and more. He also shares his insights on working with psychedelic substances and the possible treatments it offers for patients suffering from depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/transcend-therapeutics/2021/10/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
21 min
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Strengthening the Skills of Nurses and Nurse Le...
<p>In this episode of Outcomes Rocket Nursing, we are excited to host an innovative nursing leader who is changing the future of nursing and healthcare. Kathy Driscoll is the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Humana. Kathy discusses Humana’s focus on delivering collaborative and holistic care and shares several examples of how her company gives nurses a platform to learn and expand their skillset. She talks about evolving from the traditional healthcare model and moving towards patient-directed and patient-centered care. She encourages nurses to step up and lead the transformation of healthcare.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/humana/2021/09/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
32 min
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Podcasting and Healthcare IT Insights with Joy ...
<p>In this podcast, I am excited to host Joy Rios, the co-founder of Chirpy Bird Health I.T. Consulting and the Hit Like a Girl podcast co-host. Today, we hear Joy discuss her podcast and I.T. consulting business's genesis and how her company helps clients by providing transitioning advice on transitioning to value-based care. Joy also shares insightful anecdotes, the joy of a supportive community through the Hit Like a Girl podcast, and key learnings from setbacks she has experienced. You can hear Joy's passion for healthcare as she speaks. We've really enjoyed our interview with Joy, and we hope you will, too!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/hitlikeagirl/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
24 min
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Re-Branding the Image of Nursing in Africa with...
<p>Challenges in the nursing profession are found all over the world. In the episode of the Outcomes Rocket Nursing episode, we are privileged to feature the outstanding Josiah Jackson-Okesola, a multiple award-winning nurse innovator and Digital Media Strategist of the Nurses on Air Foundation. Josiah explains the challenges of nurses and healthcare in Africa and what he and his team did to find solutions to the many problems they are facing. Leveraging the power of innovation and digital technology, Josiah founded Nurses on Air, helping change the perception of people on nurses. He also shares incredible examples of what African nurses go through and encourages decision-makers to involve nurses in their plans. Josiah is passionate about nursing, innovation and digital media, and he shares amazing insights in this interview, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/nurses-on-air-foundation/2021/10/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
41 min
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Reimagining Compression Therapy for Lymphedema ...
<p>In this episode of Outcomes Rocket MedTech, we have the privilege of hosting Andy Doraiswamy, founder and CEO of Koya Medical and a finalist in Medtech Innovator in 2019. Koya is a transformative healthcare company developing breakthrough treatments for lymphedema and venous diseases to increase movement mobility and personalized care that is unavailable with traditional compression therapy.</p> <p>Andy discusses how his company’s reimagined treatment delivers improved quality of life for patients with movement and mobility problems. He talks about Dayspring’s advantage over existing solutions, &nbsp;the recent 501k clearance from the FDA, and the new CMS code. He shares his thoughts on some important things an innovator needs like having the right backers, having a fantastic team who understands your mission, and being transparent with them. Get your notes ready because there’s plenty of things to learn from this interview with Andy. Please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/koya-medical/2021/10/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
22 min
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Digital Health After COVID-19 with René Quashie...
<p>In this episode, we are privilege to host Rene Quashie, the first-ever Vice President of Policy and Regulation Affairs, Digital Health at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Rene covers the Consumer Technology Association's functions and features, its growing segment of digital health companies, and the CES digital health summit. He emphasized how CTA leverages technology to bring outside the box solutions to various issues in healthcare. Rene also shared the different benefits of joining the CTA. We also discussed some challenges the organization faces, conducting education campaigns, guiding principles for privacy.</p> <p>Click here for the show notes, transcript, and resource(s): <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/cta/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
21 min
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Investing in the Future of Healthcare with Pete...
<p>In today's episode of the Outcomes Rocket Pharma, we are privileged to have Peter Crane, a venture investor at Outsized Ventures, an early-stage VC fund based in London that partners with founders pushing the boundaries of science and technology to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Peter shares his fund’s mission to invest in science and engineering-focused companies and the capital partner role they plan in scaling the businesses and bring them to market. Unlike other VC funds that take a long time to process, Peter emphasized Outsized Ventures release funds in a quick and unfussy way, enabling innovators and companies to achieve full potential at a faster pace. He also shares his thoughts on opportunities he has seen across drug discovery and e-tech healthcare and changes the value chain will go through as the new modalities enter the market. Join us and listen to this fascinating interview with Peter Crane!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/outsized-ventures/2021/10/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
26 min
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Enhancing Surgical Outcomes with Transformative...
<p>In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket Medtech podcast, we are excited to feature Dr. Natalie Artzi, co-founder and CEO at BioDevek. Natalie shares how she started from engineering materials to make airplanes go at supersonic speed to creating the next generation of adhesive materials, one of which can be injected and sprayer for better wound closure to prevent leakages during surgeries. She discusses how her company's tissue-responsive biomaterial can improve outcomes for both patients and hospitals and how it enables the natural healing mechanism of the body to take place, resulting in enhanced wound healing.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/biodevek/2021/09/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
22 min
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Preventing Disability in High-Risk Stroke Patie...
<p>Dr. Sandra Saldana, CEO and Co-Founder at Alva Health, has always been passionate about building things that don't exist, doing things that are unprecedented, and building something from scratch. This passion drove her to entrepreneurship in the medtech space and she has dedicated her whole life and career to the healthcare space.</p> <p>In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket MedTech, Dr. Saldana discusses how her company automated the process of stroke symptom recognition and emergency response without relying on the user to have input. She explains the value prop of the &nbsp;Alva wristband for both patients and insurance, setbacks and insights, and more.</p> <p>It's estimated that about one in four U.S. adults over the age of twenty-five actually have a high risk of stroke. Alva’s wristband enables around-the-clock continuous long-term monitoring of stroke symptoms in a remote way, using a lightweight, user-friendly, unobtrusive form factor. Find out more about this innovative product in this interview.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/alvahealth/2021/09/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
33 min
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Revolutionizing Healthcare with Wearable Contin...
<p>In this Outcomes Rocket MedTech podcast, we are excited to feature Peter Vranes, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of Nutromics, an Australian medtech company revolutionizing healthcare through continuous real-time molecular monitoring.</p> <p>Peter discusses how Nutromic's smart patch biosensor solves some of the healthcare challenges in chronic disease prevention and management, acute diseases, and therapeutic drug monitoring. He shares the lightbulb moment which led to the creation of Nutromic, dives into vancomycin, what happens when patients have overdosed, and how the smart patch can help clinicians have accurate, real-time data, continuous monitoring of vancomycin. &nbsp;He also talks about therapeutic drug monitoring for a whole range of drugs, the benefits for both physicians and patients, and the different pivots the company did that led to the smart patch. Peter also shares his insights on being transparent and building relationships of trust with VCs. The company is preparing for a clinical trial in a few months and has closed a 7.5 multimillion-dollar grant.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/nutromics-2/2021/09/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
31 min
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Redefining Non-Invasive Wireless Patient Monito...
<p>In this episode of Outcomes Rocket MedTech, we are privileged to feature Jeff Pompeo, a serial entrepreneur and investor, and President and CEO at Caretaker Medical. Jeff discusses how Caretaker adds value to the care continuum. He also shares the genesis of the company and a setback they've experienced in the process of developing the product. He also shares a scoop, so you'll be the first one to hear this before it is announced publicly! Make sure to tune in.</p> <p>Continuous blood pressure monitoring is essential in managing critically ill patients. Caretaker is setting a new standard of monitoring patients beat by beat blood pressure continuously and in real-time. It is one of the very few FDA-cleared, beat-by-beat blood pressure monitors.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/caretaker-medical/2021/09/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
27 min
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Revolutionizing the Way People Experience Cance...
<p>&nbsp;In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket MedTech, we are excited to feature Kate Dilligan, the founder and CEO at Cooler Heads and one of the five finalists in the MedTech Innovator 2021 competition.</p> <p>Kate shares the story behind Cooler Heads and how her experience as a cancer patient pushed her to find ways to eliminate chemotherapy-induced hair loss more affordably. She discusses the value prop of her product and the difference over the existing standard of care. Kate also talks about setbacks and insights, and she strongly emphasized the importance of working with the FDA. There are so many things to learn from this insight-packed interview with Kate so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/cooler-heads/2021/09/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
28 min
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Bridging Relationships with Startups and Enterp...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Emily Reiser, the Senior Manager of Innovation Community Engagement with the Texas Medical Center. TMC is the largest medical city in the world and is at the forefront of advancing life sciences. Emily discusses how her organization drives collaboration between and among different institutions. She also shares how TMC provides access to multiple health systems, how they act as the connection between innovators and health systems. We also cover how TMC measures success, tracking metrics, and more. Emily also shares two cool examples of how her organization is adding value to healthcare. This is definitely a fantastic conversation you shouldn't miss, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click here for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/texasmedicalcenter/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
27 min
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Announcing Outcomes Rocket MedTech Podcast with...
<p>Welcome to Outcomes Rocket MedTech, a podcast created to share the mindset and perspective of innovators and different stakeholders, get to know their founding stories, learn their unique challenges, and understand the value proposition of their products.</p> <p>In this episode, Paul Grand welcomes you to the podcast and shares excitement in bringing you closer to the entrepreneurs. &nbsp;His goal is to help you understand the journey of innovators as they try to solve healthcare problems. Paul invites you to listen, join the conversation and engage interactively to bring innovators to the people who need to know about them and vice versa.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/outcomes-rocket-medtech/2021/09/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
17 min
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PharmStars: A New Approach to Accelerating Digi...
<p>In this Pharma Outcomes Rocket episode, we are privileged to have two special guests. Naomi Fried is the founder and CEO of Pharmstars and Laura Gunn is the Managing Director of Pharmstars, &nbsp;the first pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups.</p> <p>Naomi and Laura discuss how Pharmstars address the gap between pharma manufacturers and startups. They share how the accelerator educates and mentors startups, how it facilitates and accelerates successful partnerships, how it reduces the gap between pharma and digital health startups, and more. They also talk of the Pharmstars leverage as the only accelerator in the space with a comprehensive curriculum that's built and tailored for digital health startups that want to work with pharma.</p> <p>If you are a startup looking to learn more about pharma or a pharma manufacturer looking to improve your digital health innovations, this interview is for you. Please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/pharmstars/2021/09/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
20 min
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Advocating Advanced Learning Among Nurses and N...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host the outstanding Trish Richardson, Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions at Relias.&nbsp;</p> <p>Trish shares her journey from a stockbroker to a &nbsp;board-certified nurse executive. She explains how her work at Relias makes a difference in the lives of many patients. She emphasizes that all nurses have a voice whether they have a title and continue encouraging and supporting others. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Trish is an incredible nursing leader and strategist, and there are so many things to learn from her, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/relias/2021/09/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
31 min
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Navigating Healthcare in 2021: How Ambulatory C...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to hear from Dr. Michael Blackman, Chief Medical Officer at Greenway Health. Dr. Blackman discusses how his company sought to find new ways to add value to what they provide to clients. He talks about several projects that ensure that clients have what they need like telehealth, collaborating with EHR vendors and stakeholders to keep abreast of fast-moving changes especially in regards to COVID-19. He also talks about transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based care, operationalizing it, and leveraging data to take better care of patients. Dr. Blackman also shares a heartbreaking story that helped him realize what it is truly important, and he's now driving for improving EHR's, getting them right to support both clinical workflow and billing. There are many amazing insights in this interview so make sure to tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/greenway/2021/09/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
23 min
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COVID, Hospitals' 'No Visitors' Policies, Famil...
<p>In this episode, we feature Nate Pagel, the CEO of Medifies and the co-founder of Vidlet based out of San Francisco, California. Nate covers how Medifies provide tools to help hospitals increase patient satisfaction. He dives into how surgeons cannot deliver the right updates to patients' families because they are missing. Medifies solves that by creating a healthcare software that sends out messages to patients' families about what is happening to the patient quarterly. There's a long list of benefits and improved outcomes from this improved communication. Nate also shares insights on challenges, how to overcome challenges and more. It's been an insightful conversation with Nate, so please stay tuned.</p> <p>Click here for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/medifies/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
23 min