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
1151
Wound Care: an Emerging Career Path Drawing Phy...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host the excellent John Sory, President at Vohra Wound Physicians, the largest wound management group in the country. John discusses how his company improves wound care, especially among the senior population. He talks of the importance of educating the wound care team, increasing access, and leveraging technology so the patient gets the best care. He shares insights on telemedicine, team-based care, continuity of care, the fragmented health care systems, EMR, and more. The Vohra Wound Physicians are doing amazing things in this wound-care for older adult space so please tune in and learn more!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/vohra/2021/08/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
29 min
1152
Neurostimulation for Mental Health Disorders wi...
<p>Three out of four people taking antidepressants don't benefit from medication. Are there other treatments that can help people dealing with depression?</p> <p>In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting the outstanding Dr. Chris von Jako, President, and CEO at BrainsWay.</p> <p>Chris discusses treatment-resistant depression and how his company is advancing noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders. He talks about Brainsway's flagship technology Deep TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and how it has proven effective in treating conditions like depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and smoking addiction.</p> <p>We also covered access to the technology, insights on challenges, and more.<br> </p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/brainsway/2021/07/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
30 min
1153
Innovation and Value in Pharmacy with Chronis M...
<p>In the Outcomes Rocket Pharma Podcast, we dive into the nuances of the pharmaceutical value chain. We'll be speaking with leaders across entities that comprise the pharma value chain, to hear from individuals that are shaping the pharma space of the healthcare industry.</p> <p>Today, we are excited and privileged to host the exceptional Chronis Manolis, Chief Pharmacy Officer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan. Chronis talks about UPMC and how they are driving value, access, and engagement. He emphasizes the importance of pharmacists looking at the whole personal and taking factors like SDOH as barriers in the way of med adherence. We also cover Chronis' thoughts on innovation, the future of drugs and pharma value chain, digital therapeutics, ensuring access for high-cost prescriptions, doing what's best for all stakeholders, and how pharma can transform from pay for the widget to pay for value?</p> <p>Chronis also touched on UPMC's high-touch pharmacy services and micro-management pharmacy perspectives.</p> <p>Get your notes ready for this great interview with Chronis Manolis!<br> </p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/chronis-manolis/2021/07/">outcomesrocket.health</a><br> </p>
21 min
1154
Increasing Clinical and Operational Efficiency ...
<p>In this episode, let's listen to Stephen Archer, the Strategic Partner Liaison at Impresiv Health. Stephen shares how Impresive is dedicated to improving operations management standards by offering a suite of solutions that have been proven efficient. He talks of providing consulting services at a fair market value through niche-focused expertise, designing services around things that other companies don't do as well, and insights on project support. If you're looking to improve the quality of care for your patients or want to work with payor companies and providers, this is a podcast interview for you!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/impresiv/2020/10/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
11 min
1155
Medcorder & The Fight To Help Patients Understa...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to feature the amazing David Weekly, Founder and CEO at Medcorder, the first company focused on helping patients get the most out of a consult by recording the session. David discusses how his company helps patients retain and understand doctor instructions which lead to better health. He explains the benefits of Medcorder for both patients and doctors and other possibilities for the medical speech audio which the company is currently exploring. David also talks about technology, telehealth, setbacks, and shares many other info on voice biomarkers. Medcorder is a great solution that has many possibilities. Learn more about Medcorder and its potential benefits in this interview. Please tune in!<br> Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/medcorder/2021/07/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
27 min
1156
The Future of Healthcare in a Post Pandemic Wor...
<p>In this podcast, we are excited to host Dr. Andrew Botham, the Chief Scientific Officer, and Co-Founder at TestCard. Andrew discusses how his company is leveraging the power of technology and cameras in smartphones to offer immediate results related to medical tests. He talks about challenges healthcare scientists face and how TestCard's home testing solution, with the help of a phone's camera (or clinical grade scanner), helps people get accurate and faster results, which they can then take to their doctor. He talks about providing easier access to health care, low-cost solutions, reducing contaminations, and more. This interview is packed with learnings and insights, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/testcard/2020/10/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
20 min
1157
Announcing Outcomes Rocket Pharma Podcast with ...
<p>In this episode, we welcome Kyle Wildnauer-Haigney as the host of Outcomes Rocket Pharma Podcast, a podcast designed to introduce you to thought leaders in the various health plans. PBMs, pharmaceutical manufacturers. Kyle will cover problems, solutions, innovations, and the latest news in the pharmaceutical space. Each episode will run for 20 to 30 minutes, ensuring plenty of time to do a deep dive in pharma, so please tune in!<br> Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/orpharma/2021/07/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
6 min
1158
Practical Advice for Those Seeking Direct Prima...
<p>Today, we will focus on direct primary care, its benefits, and how it adds value to healthcare.</p> <p>In this episode, we are privileged to host two outstanding guests, Jamie Lagarde and Dr. Michael Garrett. We've had Jamie on the podcast previously and we've really enjoyed our conversation with him. Dr. Michael Garrett has a private medical practice in Austin. He is the founder of Direct MD Astin and a founding member of the DPC Alliance.</p> <p>Dr. Garrett dives deep into direct primary care, shares amazing stories of how DPC changes patients' perspectives on health care, and how it adds value to the ecosystem. Michael shares the importance of utilizing both cost-sharing and DPC to really enjoy primary care. They also talk about price transparency, telemedicine, having more time with patients, and many other ways of thinking outside the box. If you're looking for better access, better healthcare experience, and lower cost, this is an interview you MUST listen to!<br> Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/practical-advice-for-those-seeking-direct-primary-care-options/2021/07/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
39 min
1159
Clean Hands, Safe Hands with Chris Hermann, Fou...
<p>While handwashing has always been part of basic hygiene, never has it been more emphasized than these days when we are experiencing COVID-19. In this podcast, we are excited to host Dr. Chris Hermann, the Founder, and CEO of Clean Hands – Safe Hands (CHSH). He discusses the innovation CHSH is doing to transform the hand hygiene practice. He also talks of the clinical and financial impact of CHSH's incredible technology. Dr. Hermann shares anecdotes, insights as an engineer and physician, and the importance of bridging engineering and medicine. If you're looking for a way to reduce infection in your hospital, this is a podcast you need to listen to!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/cleanhands/2020/10/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
26 min
1160
Reducing Healthcare Waste and Cost with Data
<p>Providing focused healthcare solutions and services using analytics<br> Click this link to the episode: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/swati/2019/09/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
33 min
1161
Empowerment Through Informed Prescription Decis...
<p>One of the common complaints among physicians and other healthcare professionals is burnout. The health care environment - with its heavy demand, brisk pace, and time pressures, puts a heavy toll on our clinicians, making them at high risk for burnout.</p> <p>In this episode, we are excited to host Dr. Trent Kriete, a chief data scientist and Director of Engineering at RXRevu. &nbsp;Trent discusses his company's mission to remove barriers from access to care for patients - to make it easier for the providers to give their care and easier for patients to access that care. He shares insights on leveraging technology and transparency on data, as well as anecdotes of people getting medications that otherwise they wouldn't have. &nbsp;Trent also talks about the advantages of real-time information vehicle and how it impacts patient adherence.&nbsp; He shares valuable insights on helping patients, access to medication through transparency and through cost savings opportunities, and more. RXRevu is doing extraordinary work to make medications more affordable while also helping our providers have more sustainable business. &nbsp;If you’re seeking ways to improve medication adherence or lower costs, this is a podcast you should tune in to!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/empowerment-through-informed-prescription-decisions/2020/10/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
23 min
1162
The Physical of the Future with Jeff Kaditz, Fo...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Jeff Kaditz, Founder and CEO of Q Bio, a medical diagnostic platform that analyzes the medical history, genetics, blood, saliva, urine, and WB-MRI to identify key changes in the body before symptoms arise.</p> <p>Jeff discusses how his company makes it easier to gather more quantitative information about a human body in a shorter period of time for cheaper than anyone else. He explains what Q stands for, and the importance of measuring a system, and the value of multiple measurements to identify diseases. Jeff shares his thoughts on yearly check-ups, knowing health baseline, scaling doctors, and separating where clinical decisions are made from information gathered. It's a very interesting conversation and we learned a lot from Jeff, so don't miss this!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/qbio/2021/07/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
28 min
1163
Preventing Burnout and Achieving the Quadruple ...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Dike Drummond, a Mayo-trained Family Practice Physician and CEO and Founder of TheHappyMD. Dike shares his personal experience of dealing with burnout and what he has learned from that experience. He also discusses how he has developed a course and discovered tools that can help physicians struggling with burnout to overcome the challenge and live a more balanced lifestyle.&nbsp; He talks about the impact of doctor's training in burnout and how he teaches people to recognize burnout symptoms and direct them to use their ideal practice, one that they have created on their terms and that matches that ideal practice description. &nbsp;Aside from working with clinicians, TheHappyMD team also works with leadership teams inside organizations so that both the doctors and the organizations are happy which then propagates a healthier environment for everybody.</p> <p>Dike also shared great insights, anecdotes, the right attitude, perspective, and more so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, resources, and transcript: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/thehappymd/2020/10/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
21 min
1164
Controlling Your Health Data, Finding Cures Tog...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host a recognized leader in innovation, clinical research, and medicine development. Craig Lipset is the Advisor and Founder at Clinical Innovation Partners and in this interview, he discusses how he looks for opportunities beyond the four walls of the office and how he helps teams and individuals challenge their strategies. He shares his insights on how to be unique as an organization, merging both data and patient-centricity to support research and transformation, decentralized trials, advantages of creating a master protocol, creating a digital twin, and more. This is a stimulating conversation you'll truly enjoy, so tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/clinical-innovation-partners/2021/07/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
25 min
1165
Helping Hospitals Achieve CMS E-Notifications C...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Jay Desai, the co-founder, and CEO of PatientPing. Jay discusses how his company enables providers to seamlessly coordinate patient care in real-time. He talks about care continuum for high-risk patients, high readmission rates, interoperability, population health, health plan monitoring, and examples of how Patient Ping has improved outcomes for patients. Jay also shares about Patient Ping's national reach, products that allow the care coordination process to happen, and insights on setbacks and taking advantage of opportunities. Care coordination is a holy grail in healthcare, so learn from Jay as much as you can. Please tune in and enjoy!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/patientping/2021/07/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
28 min
1166
Biden's Policy Agenda and SDOH Investing with J...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host the outstanding John Gorman, the founder and Chairman of Nightingale Partners. In our interview, we dive deeper into the work of Nightingale Partners, and John explained how his company helps communities and implement anti-poverty initiatives that directly impact SDOH and reduces the cost of care on vulnerable populations. John discusses some initiatives Nightingale Partners is doing including assisting in the vaccine distribution plan for one of NY City's boroughs. medically tailored meals for diabetics, and housing for dual eligible seniors,</p> <p>John also shares his why on founding Nightingale Partners, &nbsp;his insights on bringing in third-party investments in food and housing, the future outcomes of their current projects, challenges, and many more.</p> <p>This is an exciting interview packed with insights on investing and SDOH so please stay tuned!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/nightingale-partners/2021/07/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
32 min
1167
Unlocking Healthcare Professional Data, Making ...
<p>In this episode, we are happy to host Jared S. Taylor, the co-founder and CEO of BlocHealth.</p> <p>BlocHealth is a digital platform designed to automate the collection, storage and sharing of professional data. This credential sharing network aims to solve healthcare's credentialing problem by accepting healthcare professionals information and leveraging blockchain technologies and smart applications to share quickly and efficiently to multiple stakeholder.</p> <p>Jared discusses how his company is streamlining the process of onboarding health care professionals and organizations so that they’re able to focus on higher-value treatments. Currently, the process used for credentialing requires multiple duplicated efforts which is not efficient.</p> <p>Jared talks how BlocHealth focused in on the initial credentialing transaction and identify endpoints where the data can be used. He stresses the value of credentialing in a timely manner and covers several advantages of working with BlocHealth, like reducing the processing time which usually takes 8 months.</p> <p>Jared also shares his excitement on the progress they have made in the credentialing front., setbacks and challenges they have faced as a company, and more! If you’ve ever been frustrated because of the slow credentialing process, this podcast is for you.</p> <p>Tune in and enjoy my interview with Jared S. Taylor!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/blochealth/2020/10/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
14 min
1168
FQHCs in The Age of Digital Health with Jinsy J...
<p>In today's episode, we have the opportunity to connect with Jinsy Jacob, the Medical Director of Innovation, Quality, and Research at the Nevada Health Centers. Jinsy discusses what they are doing to increase access and improve care to the underserved communities. She also shares her thoughts on leveraging technology to improve health care delivery, and a few challenges health centers have encountered due to the COVID pandemic. It's a great conversation so please tune in to learn more!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/jinsyjacob/2020/10/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
20 min
1169
Powering the Age of Connected Insurance with Sh...
<p>In this episode, we are excited to host Shannon Goggin, Co-Founder and CEO at Noyo. Noyo is a complete API platform for the health insurance industry, transforming data exchange across the insurance ecosystem.</p> <p>In this podcast, Shannon talks about how Noyo aggregates data for insurance companies while helping members have amazing consumer experiences around their health insurance and benefits. She explains the process of what's going on at the back-end of the software and solving the visibility and transparency of member coverage. She also shares about a study with an insurance company and the impressive results showing how Noyo reduces processing time for both members and insurance companies, lesser issues in terms of coverage, better efficiency, and better coverage confidence.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/noyo/2021/06/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
25 min
1170
Shopping for Health Care: How Consumer Can Use ...
<p>In this podcast, I am privileged to once again host Miss Deborah Gordon. Deb was a guest two years ago and back then, she has the idea of writing a book on healthcare consumers entitled The Health Care Consumers Manifesto. That book is now complete and is now available on the market. &nbsp;Today, we hear Deb discuss her thoughts on the human side of health care costs, and three ways we can get the most value for our money. She shares insightful anecdotes, thoughts on health care consumer rights, asking questions and advocating for ourselves, and many more! This interview is packed with nuggets on our rights as consumers of health care, so don't miss it!</p> <p>Check out the full show notes, transcripts, and more at <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/debgordon-2/2020/09/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
26 min
1171
Technology's Growing Role in Dermatology with J...
<p>In this episode, we are privilege to host the outstanding Jon Friis, Founder, and CEO of Miiskin, a skin tracking app created to bring individual and full-body skin mapping to a place where users can easily make self-examinations a part of their health routine. Jon educates on the need to empower patients even before they go to the dermatologist’s office, the impact of leveraging digital technology in access, the kind of payer model Miiskin is using, and more. He shares his insights on marketing, overcoming challenges, focusing on stakeholders, and more.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/miiskin/2021/06/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
16 min
1172
Revolutionizing the Standard of Care with Next-...
<p>In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting the amazing Steve Chapman, Chief Executive Officer at Natera. Natera is a medical technology company specializing in cell-free DNA testing that can detect disease. Steve discusses how his company is elevating the science in the genetic testing space, especially in organ health, women's health, and oncology. He explains several distinctions of Natera's processes from the traditional standard of care and existing traditional biomarkers. He shares his thoughts on current immunotherapy procedures, value-based care, setbacks, and more.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/natera/2021/06/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
17 min
1173
How Data Can Improve Patient Outcomes with Ally...
<p>In this podcast, Allyson Jacobsen, Global Marketing Director of Artificial Intelligence and Analytic solutions at GE HealthCare discusses how her company is leveraging AI and technology to improve the quality of care while also reducing cost. GE HealthCare holds to very strict AI principles to ensure that the models will be trusted and won’t be biased. Allyson shares examples of how GE healthcare products are well integrated into the system, thoughts on cross-functional alignment challenges, and more.&nbsp; This is one great conversation you don’t want to miss! Please tune in for my full interview with Allyson Jacobsen.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/gehealthcare/2020/09/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
25 min
1174
Autonomous Medical Coding
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to feature Ilyana Rosenberg, the Principal Product Manager at NYM Health, a startup focused on automating medical coding. Ilyana educates us on the basics of medical coding and discusses how her company leverages automation to improve operational efficiency and compliance perspectives. She relays inspiring anecdotes and great insights on innovation in health care, keeping medical coders updates, and more. Ilyana is excited about the innovations happening in healthcare, and you can hear it in her voice. Please tune in and learn more about medical coding and its impact on healthcare.</p>
23 min
1175
Future-Proofing the Digital Health Ecosystem
<p>In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting the excellent Adam Sabloff, CEO of VirtualHealth. Adam's story of how he got into healthcare from real estate is very interesting. He discusses how his company created the first SaaS solution purpose-built for value-based care, and how they are increasing outcomes. Adam shares his insights on proactive health, value-based care, empowering members and caregivers, and more. He also talks about handling setbacks, &nbsp;keeping an eye on your North Star, telehealth, and things he's excited about.</p>
19 min