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
1226
Bringing Hope for Heart Failure with CCM Therap...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Simos Kedikoglou, CEO at Impulse Dynamics and a great health leader. Simos discusses how his company leverages the CCM® therapy to increase the quality of life with just a simple procedure. He highlights some of the improvements patients experience when they receive the therapy. &nbsp;The rechargeable battery spares the patients the angst of going the knife. He also shares insights on medical device development, communication, leadership, setbacks, device integration, and more. Simos is passionate about Med Tech innovation and this interview is packed with a lot of insights so please tune in.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/impulse-dynamics/2021/03/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
24 min
1227
3 Things the Coronavirus Task Force Must Addres...
<p>In this episode, we are excited to feature the amazing Dr. Aysha Akhtar, &nbsp;President and CEO of the Center for Contemporary Sciences, which is catalyzing the replacement of unreliable animal testing with more effective human-specific research techniques. Dr. Akhtar explains how Contemporary Sciences is helping to transform the medical sciences, moving away from use of animals and embracing the use of cutting edge, innovative technologies based on human biology. She discusses how animal biology is different from humans, offers data on the failed clinical trials, and focuses on innovations like organs on a chip to illustrate how new techniques can be leveraged to develop better treatments. This is a very exciting conversation about biomedical science so please stay tuned!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/center-for-contemporary-sciences/2021/03/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
22 min
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Precision Nutrition Changing the Face of Health...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to feature Tracy Warren, the co-founder, and CEO of Astarte Medial, a precision nutrition company using software and predictive analytics to improve outcomes during the first 1,000 days of life.</p> <p>Tracy discusses how her company leverages large data sets, interventions, and tools to help children be on the right path of nutrition and health. She talks about NICU, baby's health, tracking the growth curve, the need for standardization, and more. She also shares her insights on setbacks, technology, and the future of healthcare.</p> <p>There are so many things to learn in this conversation so please tune in and enjoy!</p> <p><br> Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/astarte-medical/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
19 min
1229
We Invite You to a Webinar on March 4th: The F...
<p><strong>Webinar Invite: &nbsp;The Future of Consumer Engagement is Now</strong></p> <p><strong>March 4th, 2021 | 12pm CT</strong></p> <p>Register for the webinar here: &nbsp;<a href="https://go.outcomesrocket.health/webinar">https://go.outcomesrocket.health/webinar</a></p> <ul> <li>Learn innovative and creative approaches that can be implemented today.</li> <li>​Become a reliable source of truth for your patients and members and ensure you are prepared for the new normal.</li> <li>Help consumers overcome their fears and not only attend to their deferred care needs but also to receive the COVID-19 vaccination once their priority phase is able.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;See you there!</p> <p><br></p> <p>~Saul</p>
3 min
1230
Avoiding and Overcoming the Biggest Pitfalls Wh...
<p>As a business leader, have you thought of what legacy you might leave the world with what product you have in the market?</p> <p>In this episode, Dr. Roxie Mooney, CEO and Health Care Commercialization Strategist of Legacy DNA and author of the best-selling book "How Health Innovators Maximize Market Success: Strategies to Launch and Commercialize Healthcare Innovations" discusses the importance of creating products geared towards people. She explains how her company helps healthcare innovators plan and build the perfect market strategy for their inventions, from idea to product launch to market domination. Roxie shares examples of how she has helped entrepreneurs, as well as insights and funny stories on setbacks and learnings. This is an awesome interview, and if you are in the development stage and you still don't know your product-market fit, this conversation is for you, so please tune in.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/roxie-mooney/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
30 min
1231
Lowering Eye Medication Costs and Increasing Ad...
<p>&nbsp;In this episode, we are privileged to have two special guests on the podcast. Mackenzie Andrews is the Chief Commercialization Officer and Dr. Jennifer Steger is the Chief Scientific Officer of Nanodropper, an affordable FDA-listed adaptor for eye drop bottles that makes drop smaller.</p> <p>Mackenzie and Jennifer discuss how their company helps reduce waste and cost of eyedrop treatments while improving access points and eye health. They share what drives their passion for healthcare, educated us on eye medications, medication adherence, and health waste. They also talk about clinical trials and programs they launch to help improve low-income individuals like the Give the Gift of Vision program.</p> <p>This is an exciting conversion about eye care so tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/nanodropper/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
26 min
1232
Nutromics Smart Patch - The Next Evolution of t...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to feature Peter Vranes, the co-founder of Nutromics, an Australian MedTech company revolutionizing healthcare through continuous real-time molecular monitoring. Peter shares how his company's smart patch biosensor can measure molecular targets continuously and in real-time. He explains how molecular targeting is done and how it can improve patient outcomes. He talks of the core application of the platform and how it can change the trajectory of the Medtech industry. This innovative technology can impact and save thousands of lives, so it's exciting to hear Peter discuss it. Learn more about this smart patch biosensor in our interview, so please tune in and enjoy!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/nutromics/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
28 min
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Powerful and Passionate Healthcare Professional...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Sabrina Runbeck, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and a Peak Performance Coach and Speaker. Sabrina talks about her burnout and her mission to empower ambitious professionals to find their voice, reconnect with their passion and become influential in their fields without feeling overwhelmed, underappreciated, or undervalued. She discussed how to be more than just health care professionals doing a job for patients, to work for the meaning of living, to think of how to keep the momentum going, how to give yourself credit, and many more. We could oftentimes get carried away with the day-to-day, and this interview is a great reminder of what we need to be more effective in what we do. Please tune in and enjoy my interview with Sabrina Runbeck.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/sabrina-runbeck/2021/02/">https://outcomesrocket.health/sabrina-runbeck/2021/02/</a></p>
26 min
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Mastering a Crisis with Bill Coletti, Founder o...
<p>Have you thought of what you could do to protect and grow the reputation of your health care company? You've worked so hard to built it. Why not be prepared for those what-if moments?</p> <p>In this episode, we are privileged to host the outstanding Bill Coletti. Bill is the founder of Kith, a reputation management company. He is also the author of the best-selling book Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management.</p> <p>Bill discusses how Kith Academy builds the mindset and behaviors of corporate communicators in enterprises, teams, and individuals in terms of crisis communications.</p> <p>He talks about the importance of simulations, kinds of risks, and the more damaging type of risk, how Kith Academy helps someone be the still spot in a spinning wheel in a thoughtful and considerate and thoughtful manner. He also shares about ensuring organizations are resilience-ready through crisis readiness and risk acuity.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/kith/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
22 min
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Nurse innovation: Transforming Healthcare with ...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to feature Rebecca Love, a Principal of Clinical Innovation in OptimizeRX and the President of SONSIEL - Society of Nurse Scientist, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, &amp; Leaders.</p> <p>Rebecca focuses on the importance of nurses in the healthcare industry, what nurses can contribute, challenges the nurses are facing, and why so many are leaving the profession. She shares how SONSIEL is empowering and elevating nurses in recognizing the important roles nurses play in transforming healthcare, and the innovations they can contribute to the industry. She also talks of some of the successes the organization has had, and the incredible impact it has had on its participants and partners. This has been an amazing and educational interview packed with great insights, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/rebeccalove/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
29 min
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The Need for FHIR-based Patient Reported Outcom...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Lucie Ide, Founder and Chief Health Innovator of Rimidi. Dr. Ide discusses how her company leverages technology and synthesized data to drive insights leading to workflow efficiency and improved outcomes. She explains the importance of data insights in providing effective remote monitoring and continuity of care for chronically ill patients especially those with diabetes. She shares her insights on provider-payer alignment, the slow adoption of technology in clinical practice, embracing new ideas, taking the first step in your idea, and more! This is a fascinating discussion, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/rimidi/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
21 min
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Behavioral Economic-Based Incentives in the Pha...
<p>Healthcare provides many different challenges and not all of them are necessarily related to medicine, there can also be financial challenges. Our guest for today has experience across many different verticals and healthcare, but he has specialized in the pharmaceutical value chain.</p> <p>Kyle Wildnauer-Haigney, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Sempre Health will share information on how text-messaging can be cost-efficiently and a great-to-have in regards to providing information and reminders for patients with socioeconomic challenges. He will also give us some sight into Sempre’s focus on diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory markets, and how it has been able to create savings for patients in about 45% a year.</p> <p>Make sure you listen to our podcast to get really good nuggets of information on this market.</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health</p>
18 min
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Rewiring and Resiliency for Better Health with ...
<p>In today's episode, we feature Nicole Waters, a natural health practitioner who created a stress management program utilizing mind-body relaxation, neural harmonizing, breathwork, and neurolinguistic programming to guide her clients to overcome stress patterns and rewire into powerful states of living. Nicole discusses how food, emotions, and feelings impact health. She shares how she helps people find new pathways to relax through neurolinguistic programming and breathing to get out from the stress cycle. She also talks about self-care, finding positive qualities, and many more. Find out other ways of taking care of yourself through natural health and mind-body-spirit integration in this interview with Nicole so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/rewiring-and-resiliency-for-better-health/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
25 min
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Medical/Legal Consulting for Physicians with Ar...
<p>In this episode, we are privilege to host the outstanding Dr. Armin Feldman, owner of MD Business Consultants. Dr. Feldman opens up an entirely new kind of consulting approach. He talks about evolving in his career and helping doctors especially those suffering from burnout and wanting to do something else. He shares how his work is assisting lawyers who need help in preparing comprehensive reports on ongoing medical problems. He also talks about the annual conference he holds for physicians who want to learn more about the kind of consulting business he does.</p> <p>If you are looking for expanding your skills and helping people from a different angle, this interview could be helpful for you. Please tune in to learn more about this new opportunity!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/md-business-consultants/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
22 min
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Social Innovation to Improve Community Health w...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Veronica Vela, the Director of Community Health Design and Innovation at Sibley Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;Our conversation centered around improving community health and bringing the consumer into the decision-making process. Dr. Vela talks about the different programs she is involved in like Ward Infinity and Market Seven. She also shares anecdotes and amazing insights gained from her years of working in the Department of Veterans Affairs and with another government agency. This is an awesome interview, truly thought-provoking, and a must-listen for health leaders, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/sibley-memorial-hospital/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
30 min
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Next Generation Patient Support - Fostering Com...
<p>Studies have shown the importance of peer to peer support in improving the health and well-being of individuals with chronic disease. In this episode, we are excited to host Jeff Wandzura, the Chief Growth Officer at Curatio networks. Curatio is the world’s first social health prescription company.</p> <p>Jeff discusses how his company hopes to improve patients’ health by providing a social networking platform for patients looking to connect with each other and with trusted health information. He shares the impact of peer to peer support in a holistic and organic way, ensuring that the platform is highly compliant with the different regulations and intricacies of healthcare, and how the company leverages data to create personalizations. Jeff also shared stats around engagement, incentivizing members, and more.</p> <p>We’ve really enjoyed our interview with Jeff and we hope you do, too!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/curatio-me/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
19 min
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The Future of Health with Zayna Khayat, Future ...
<p>We love fresh and innovative ideas to help improve healthcare outcomes and in this episode, we'll get fresh and new in large doses!</p> <p>Today, we have the privilege of hosting Zayna Khayat, the Future Strategist with SE Health. Zayna discusses how her organization is like an R&amp;D center for business models in health care, focusing on older adults with comorbidities and keeping them at home as long as possible. She talks about the book "The Future of Aging", and how it anchors everybody around the fact that aging is not healthcare, it's about life as you age.</p> <p>Zayna also shares her thoughts on metrics, failures, business lessons, macros, and more! I enjoyed the fresh perspective Zayna brings into the conversation and I hope you will, too. Please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/se-health/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
26 min
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COVID-19's Impact on Healthcare Costs with GT L...
<p>In this episode, we are joined by G.T. LaBorde, CEO at IllumiCare where they help make the cost of care transparent to providers. The company helps providers gain clinical and financial insights as to the cheaper alternatives and most appropriate medication.</p> <p>G.T. shares some data gathered from 10 health systems covering about 180 hospitals from seven different states that are geographically dispersed. The data includes the cost of care and length of stay of COVID patients. G.T. Also covers some well-known medications used in treating COVID patients, &nbsp;what they are for, and the cost involved. We got into specifics in this interview, and you'll learn a lot from IllumiCare's data sets, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/illumicare/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
20 min
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Using AI on Healthcare Data to Improve Outcomes...
<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Tashfeen Suleman, the CEO at CloudMedx Health, a clinical AI platform personalizing healthcare delivery through data and AI. Tashfeen discusses how his company pulls data from EHRs, payers, and patients, and create a unified workflow where different stakeholders can use the data. CloudMedx can look at different touchpoints of a patient's journey, predict, and outline the future of what that patient may look like, thanks to its capability of looking at retrospective data. Tashfeen shares the three differentiating factors of CloudMedx as well as insights on AI augmentation vs replacement, setbacks, and technology in healthcare. It's an exciting conversation, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/cloudmedx-inc/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
26 min
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Healthcare Delivery 2030 and Beyond with Unmesh...
<p>In this episode, we are privilege to host Unmesh Srivastava, the CTO at P3 Health Partners, a patient-centered, physician-led, and population health-focused healthcare company.</p> <p>Unmesh discusses how P3 works with insurance firms and provider networks to manage lives in the communities they serve. He shares examples of how his company provides proactive care and proactive patient engagement while reducing the medical costs per capita, as well as the company's data-driven approach to health care.</p> <p>If you're a health plan looking for delegation and a partner who can have a tremendous impact on medical costs, or a doctor who doesn't want to sign five-year deals with the large health system, P3 offers tremendous opportunities. There are so many things to learn in this interview, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/p3-health-partners-nevada/2021/02/">outcomesrocket.com</a></p>
22 min
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How to Meditate with Virtual Reality with Trist...
<p>We are giving you a special treat today that can help ease your mind and hopefully put you in a better mood.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode, we are thrilled to have two amazing individuals who are leading the space of meditation, wellness, and healthcare. They are both calling in from Iceland, which makes this podcast extra special. Tristan Elizabeth Gribbin is the co-founder and meditation leader of Flow. Kristin Hrefna Halldorsdottir is the CEO.&nbsp;</p> <p>Tristan and Kristin discuss the genesis of FLOW, the benefits it offers, and how they are leveraging VR technology to enhance the meditation experience. We also have a four-minute meditation that's a great boost to your day, so please tune in and enjoy!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/flow/2021/01/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
38 min
1247
Lifestyle as Medicine, Blockbuster Medicine wit...
<p>In this episode, we interview the excellent Harry Kim, the Chairman and CEO of inHealth Lifestyle Therapeutics. Harry discusses how his company helps to bring a better standard of care and helping to break down the wall that existed in the past between wellness and critical care.</p> <p>Harry talks about how lifestyle can turn into a serious medicine and unlock the real human potential to prevent and reverse disease. He shares a powerful analogy on fire and medicine as well as amazing insights on leveraging technology to improve customer engagement, the impact of COVID in healthcare, and more.</p> <p>This is a great conversation and Harry has brought so many things we definitely need to consider, so please tune in and enjoy!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/inhealth-lifestyle-therapeutics/2021/01/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
29 min
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Reinventing Your Brand with Susan Meier, Founde...
<p>In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting the outstanding Susan Meier, a brand strategist, visual artist, and founder of Susan Meier studio. Susan discusses branding challenges in healthcare, thoroughly understanding the needs and perspectives of stakeholders, and delivering on what businesses are promising. She also shares her thoughts on the benefits of branding and messaging for clients, reinvention, working with smaller businesses, dealing with setbacks, and more. If you're thinking of changing your branding, taking your branding and strategy to the next level, or you just need a boost of inspiration today, this podcast is for you. Please enjoy!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/reinventing-your-brand/2021/01/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
27 min
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Pharmacy Benefits Made Simple with Mark Campbel...
<p>&nbsp;In this episode, our guest is an experienced health care executive with a focus on all aspects of the pharmacy benefit management programs. Mark Campbell is the VP of RxBenefits and today, he discusses how his company works with employee benefit consultants and self-funded clients who are trying to get the best price. He talks about some of the benefits of RxBenefits provides, including 15-25% yearly savings, better purchasing terms, better utilization management, and more.</p> <p>Mark also shares his insights on evolving as a company, looking for the 2% of members who are driving the cost, listening to the market, medication affordability and sustainability, getting personal with the employer, and more! If you are looking for an incredible opportunity for you, your business, your employees to do better, tune in to this awesome conversation with Mark Campbell!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/rxbenefits/2021/01/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
22 min
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Improving Better Outcomes by Creating Seamless ...
<p>In this episode, we have the privilege to feature the outstanding Leslie Basham, President and CEO at Surgical Directions.</p> <p>Leslie discussed improving patient access and improving the efficiency of patient care while reducing the overall cost particularly in the surgical space. She emphasizes the importance of surgical services running more efficiently, shares success stories of how her team at Surgical Directions helped improve culture and lower turnover, and talked about the impact of peer to peer model. Leslie shares insights on setbacks, the impact of COVID on healthcare businesses and surgery, transformations of care delivery, and more. If you are looking for more surgical insights for your company, this is the interview you need, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/surgical-directions/2021/01/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>
28 min