<p>For this episode, we have the privilege to host the excellent Dr. Peter Cram, Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He is also the co-founder of the International Health System Research Collaborative (IHSRC).</p> <p>Dr. Cram discusses some of his experiences in the Canadian healthcare system. He also shares the result of some of his research on global healthcare costs, price transparency, and reference pricing. He also shares the hope of ensuring that everyone has healthcare. This is a stimulating conversation about prices of care so be sure to tune in!</p> <p>Link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/university-of-texas-medical-branch/2021/12/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>There are many ways to impact healthcare and it is our guest’s mission to enlighten other nursing students to show that other options are available.</p> <p>In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket Nursing podcast, we are honored to interview Brian Mohika, CEO at CathWear LLC. Cathwear is a revolutionary undergarment system for catheter and/or drainage leg bag needs.</p> <p>Brian discusses the pain point that CathWear solves. He shares how it improves the patient’s medical condition and quality of life. He also talks of the value of nurses in medical invention, the unique vantage point nurses offer, and the need for nurses to be on the table. You’ll also hear Brian’s thoughts on success, learning from mistakes, what truly matters in life, and more.</p> <p>This is an inspiring interview and Brian dropped a lot of gems so make sure to tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/cathwear/2021/12/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host the outstanding Anja Silberbauer, CEO at Harmony&amp;Care, an Austrian start-up that focuses on supporting elderly home care.</p> <p>Anja talks about her company’s mission to help find the right match for the elderly and sourcing caregivers better. She shares the benefits of both the patients, families and the caregiver agencies, reducing the turnovers and lack of satisfaction in care. She also shares some of the key learnings she made when she began her company.</p> <p>It’s exciting what other countries are doing on the home care front, so make sure to tune in to learn about Harmony&amp;Care!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/harmonycare/2021/11/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Sherrie Palm, the founder, and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (APOPS). APOPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy agency founded to generate awareness of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). APOPS following consists of patients, clinicians, researchers, academics, and industry reps throughout 177 countries.</p> <p>Sherrie shares the genesis of APOPS and educates us on how the organization is creating awareness of pelvic organ prolapse, and ways it is supporting women navigate different aspects of life. Sherrie also gives us a walkthrough of the APOPS website which is a wonderful resource for all who are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse as well as hospital administrators who want to learn more about the disease. She also talks about challenges, some symptoms women can experience and encourages us all to learn more about POP.</p> <p>This is a great interview where you'll learn about POP and what we can do to help, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/apops/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket Nursing, we are excited to feature Jennifer Wallace. She is our first nursing educator professor on the show. Jen shares how the impact of having nurse mentors inspired her to also give back and mentor. She talks about the benefits of associate nursing degree programs for those seeking to become RN’s, the need for diversity in the nursing faculty workforce, and how she as a professor is helping to change the mindset of changing the nursing culture to a healthier one. We also cover understanding nursing through the patient’s lens, creating opportunities for yourself and others, and the many possibilities of virtual reality simulation in nursing education.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/jennifer-wallace/2021/11/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>Today, let’s take a closer look at cancer and learn more about this disease from someone who has devoted her life to studying cancer.</p> <p>In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket, we have the privilege of hosting the outstanding Dr. Azra Raza, the Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine and Director of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Center at Columbia University. She is also the author of the book “The First Cell: And the Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to the Last”.</p> <p>Dr. Raza discusses the footprints of cancer and cancer-related statistics. She talks about her book The First Cell and how it advocates for the earliest possible detection and elimination of cancer at the first stage, first cell level. She calls out for a more holistic approach to cancer and emphasizes the need for better and advanced cancer treatment.</p> <p>Dr. Raza also shares her thoughts on reactive medicine, setbacks, changing paradigm, bringing the patient front and center into every conversation about cancer, and more! &nbsp;There are so many things to learn from this amazing interview with Dr. Raza so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/azra/2021/11/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>What do you know about your brain? In this episode, we are excited to host Paul Sorbo, the Director of Sales at Wavi Medical. Paul discusses the importance of providing a simple, fast, and affordable assessment to establish a baseline for the brain and then compare subsequent scans to monitor someone's progress. He also talks about the cost, insurance coverage, FDA approval, etc. He also provides a very clear example of the importance of knowing your brain's baseline, and the value of continuing education on brain health, researching, and gathering data. Wavi is pushing for proactive health with its innovative cap.</p> <p>Paul is passionate about brain health and has a wealth of knowledge to share about Wavi so please tune in to learn more!</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/wavi-2/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode of Outcomes Rocket MedTech, we are excited to host Mike Ricci, CEO at Spect. Mike discusses how Spect offers screening for eye diseases, so patients can receive early diagnosis and treatment. He shares the company’s genesis, value proposition, and the three key metrics which fit Spects in the workflow. He also talks of the business model and his long-term vision for the company.</p> <p>Spect is a multi-awarded startup data science company. It is a finalist in MedTech Innovator 2018. Spect has officially capped its seed fund, hired people for key positions, and is already getting a lot of commercial traction. Whether you are somebody who wants to work at a startup or an investor, this is a great opportunity, so make sure to tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/spect/2021/11/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Sanket Shah, the AVP of National Accounts at Blue Health Intelligence. Sanket discusses how his company leverages data to improve outcomes. He talks about prescriptive analysis, the importance of data science in deriving insights, partnering with the right people, and helping health systems prepare for COVID. Data is the future of health care, so it is essential to learn about it as much as you can. Sanket shares a lot of information so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to see the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/bluehealthintelligence/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode of Outcomes Rocket Nursing, &nbsp;we are privileged to feature the amazing Linda Anders. Linda is a passionate nurse leader dedicated to high-quality patient care and is blazing the trail of change with every step. She is committed to empowering nurses around the world to learn and grow which also impacts patient care worldwide. In this interview, you’ll hear her inspiring story and learn why she is bold in sharing her ideas. Linda also talks of leadership and how it impacts early career nurses. We also talk of setbacks and insights she’s learned, and many more! This is an inspiring episode with so many gems to learn, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/linda-anders/2021/11/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>This is part 2 of our COVID interview series with Dr. Lon Jones. In this episode, Dr. Jones covers the history of infectious diseases. He discusses the different stages the virus works and shares historic references about hand washing. He also emphasized the importance of washing the nose and explains how treating the air either through cooling or heating is turning off an evolutionary defense which reduces our survival advantage. He also talks about the importance of well care, caring for your health even before you get sick. With COVID cases at it's at an all-time high, we need to be taking better care of our health, and Dr. Jones explains that hand washing is not enough, we need to wash our noses too. This is a great conversation so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/lonjones-2/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.com</a></p>

<p>In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket, we have the privilege of hosting the outstanding Dr. Tom Young. Dr. Young is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of nView, an online behavioural health solutions company that helps healthcare professionals and research organizations to accurately and efficiently identify, diagnose, and monitor individuals who need behavioral health assistance.</p> <p>Tom discusses how his company identifies behavioral health disorders, &nbsp;enabling healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers access to better identify, diagnose, monitor, and treat the mental health of individuals who need assistance. Tom and his team at nView are deeply committed to delivering innovative solutions to improve the perception of and treatment for mental health.</p> <p>There's so much to learn from this amazing interview with Tom, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/nview/2021/11/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we are privileged to feature Dr. Ryan Van Wert, &nbsp;co-founder and CEO at Vynca, an advanced care planning solution that &nbsp;enables healthcare organizations to deliver high-quality treatment consistent with individuals' preferences. In our interview, Ryan explains his company's mission to address critical unmet needs in end-of-life care, what set Vynca apart from other companies, partnering with organization to ensure widespread adoption and utilization of solutions, reductions in unwanted health care utilization, and a several examples of how Vynca adds value to organizations. He also shares his insights on overcoming challenges as an early-stage company, the changes happening in the &nbsp;payment structure to make sure that care is provided in the highest quality way possible, and more! This is a great podcast focused on improving care for individuals at the end of life, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/vynca/2021/11/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket Nursing, we are privileged to feature the amazing Deborah Hart, CEO of First Impressions Rejuvenation Clinic and Founder of the Entrepreneur Nursing Program. She discusses how Entreprenursing is empowering health care providers and nurses to unlock their true potential and be their own boss. She shares her insights on the impact of the healthcare system to healthcare professionals, the importance of aligning skills and vision in day-to-day living, finding entrepreneurship as a nurse in or outside the health system, shifting mindset, and more. This interview is packed with exceptional insights on nursing and entrepreneurship, so make sure to tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/first-impressions-rejuvenation-clinic/2021/11/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host the outstanding Tom Pelegrin, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at Convey Health Solutions. Tom discusses how his company provides purpose-built solutions in the Medicare markets and how they work with important stakeholders to bring a level of expertise and capability. Convey leverages technology to drive outcomes and improve the patient experience.</p> <p>Tom covers the different segments of Convey, collaborations with other companies like BPO, and data analytics for improved customer experience. He shares his thoughts on setbacks, flexibility, making smart decisions, and more! Tom has a wealth of knowledge and you're sure to learn something so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to see the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/tompelegrin/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode of Outcomes Rocket Pharma, we interview Srulik Dvorsky, co-founder and CEO at TailorMed. After serving as a primary caretaker for several family members following a cancer diagnosis, he started TailorMed with a personal mission to leverage technology to create a solution to remove financial barriers to care.</p> <p>Srulik shares how TailorMed allows patients to adhere to their treatment, offset out-of-pocket responsibility, and afford care without incurring monument costs. He talks about the main pillars to the value the company brings to their partners and stakeholders as well as the challenges an IT vendor like TailorMed faces when partnering with health systems.</p> <p>TailorMed is the leading financial navigation company that helps patients and health care providers remove financial barriers to care.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and show notes: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/tailormed/2021/10/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode of Outcomes Rocket Nursing, we are privileged to feature Mary Rose Saint-Cyr, one of the great nursing leaders coming out of the next generation. Mary Rose has such an interesting background so we invited her to know why she decided to study nursing. Mary Rose talks about her inspiration for taking the plunge in nursing and overcoming the many noes. She also shares insights on the importance of diversity in the health workforce, the value of having a supportive community, adopting a holistic admissions process, and many more. This is an inspiring and eye-opening interview, especially for those who are considering nursing as a career, so make sure to tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/mary-rose-saint-cyr/2021/10/" target="_blank">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>