<p>In today’s episode of Outcomes Rocket, we are excited to share with your our interview with Ami Rakshit, the CEO and President at PreAcute PHM. Ami talks about how his company reduces unnecessary surgeries and lower costs. He shares four ways his company adds value to the health care space, the best stakeholder partner to implement the changes, and how Pre Acute makes business better. He also talks about the challenges brought about by COVID and in being an early-stage company. Please tune in to my full interview with Ami!</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/preacutephm/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<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>

<p>In this episode, we interview Matthew Neidich, Director of Product Implementation and Partnerships at Premera Blue Cross. Matthew covers Premera's goal to improve healthcare and leverage technology to solve problems and create convenient and cost-effective solutions. He discusses Premera's latest product, which provides a hundred percent free on-demand primary care 24/7 365 days anywhere in the country. Matthew shares insights on having a North Start, looking for opportunities to serve customers better, overcoming the mainstream mindset especially for innovators, and more. This has been a fascinating interview, so please tune in.</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/premerabluecross/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we are privilege to host Janis Powers, Founder and CEO of Longitudinal Health Care. Janis discusses how her digital health company aims to replace traditional health insurance and how her company adds value to healthcare. She shares her thoughts on consumerization and the direct-to-provider payment model, other options for securing health care, and the importance of health literacy.&nbsp; If you're fed up with the high insurance cost and would like a different perspective on health care challenges, tune in because this interview with Janis could be what you're looking for.</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/longitudinal-health-care/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Click here for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/medifies/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>The Call for Speakers are open for the 2021 <a href="https://healthexperiencedesign.com/">Health Experience Design Conference</a>. HXD offers attendees access to a diverse community practitioners and <strong>leaders in design, innovation, research, strategy, and technolog</strong>y, dedicated to accelerating the transformation of our health care system. Here is a link to submit a CFP for <a href="https://healthexperiencedesign.com/">HXD 2021</a>.</p> <p>Mad*Pow, a purpose-driven, strategic design consultancy, founded HXD ten years ago. Since that time, it has become the leading conference advocating for person-centered experience innovation in health. Attracting over 500 visionaries across the health ecosystem, this two-day mix of inspiring presentations, workshops, and discussion drives real-world change. <strong>HXD has explored a wide range of topics from a variety of perspectives, including human-centered design, behavior change design, social determinants of health, digital therapeutics, health equity, empowering innovation in health organizations, improving insurance member experiences, and so much more.</strong></p> <p><strong>The deadline to apply is November 30, 2020.</strong> This year’s conference will be held on April 6 &amp; 7, 2021 and the format (physical vs. digital) is TBD.</p> <p>Click here for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/madpow-2/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

<p>&nbsp;In this episode, we are privileged to host Ellen Ford Barton, the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations in Care Navigation. Ellen discusses how her company offers patient-centered solutions that align with value-based principles, specifically for those who are providing care. She shares how Care Navigation impacts providers through care continuity, extending physician bandwidth, optimizing workflows, and more. Care Navigation also focuses on patients by providing holistic education and coaching.</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/carenavigationservices/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>Today, our guest is licensed to practice medicine in all 50 U.S. states, an expert in continuous virtual care delivery, and specializes in helping patients with Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome restore metabolic health while safely removing the need for prescription medications.<br> <br> Dr. Jeff Stanley is the Medical Director at Virta Health. In this interview, he discusses how his company provides clinically-proven treatment to safely and sustainably reverse type 2 diabetes without medications or surgery. He also talks about the difference between traditional health care settings and the model Virta offers, the company's goal of reversing type 2 diabetes in 100 million people by 2025, and the incredible value Virta provides in terms of standard of care and support. Dr. Stanley shares excellent insights into the care continuum, virtual care, and overcoming business challenges, so please stay tuned!</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/virtahealth/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this short episode, we feature Mark Watson, CEO at ABI Wellness. This is Mark's second visit to the podcast, and this time he came with an invitation for clinical providers who are looking to enhance the cognitive abilities of the people they serve. ABI Wellness has successfully held two virtual trainings on using technology to train new facilitators, and they are hosting another training starting on Nov 23rd. At the moment, they are prequalifying clinical providers for their service. This virtual training is for everyone who works in the brain injury rehab space, so if that's you, please reach out.<br> If you haven't listened to Mark's episode already, it's episode five twenty-three on the Outcomes Rocket, and he is just doing awesome stuff and evidence-based cognitive rehab programs for patients with chronic brain injury.<br> Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your skills in cognitive rehab! Listen to Mark's invitation and the full interview now.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/abiwellness-2/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we interview the outstanding Cody Simmons, CEO of DermaSensor. He discusses how his company delivers a game-changer in the field of skin detection and care, and the impact of improving access to skin cancer check at a low cost. He also shares powerful and insightful anecdotes and the things he is looking forward to in healthcare. We want to scale the care we provide to skin cancer patients, and Cody has given great call outs and suggestions. Tune in to my exciting conversation with Cody here.</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/dermasensor/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.com</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we interview Michael Peretta, Founder of Docket. Michael discusses how Docket has made it easier to access personal and family immunization records at no cost. Michael talks about improved patient adherence and the many other benefits Docket offers to different stakeholders. By leveraging technology, Michael and his team at Docket has made it easier to access your immunization registries. By aggregating state records, Docket gives you your record at the touch of a button. We all know how it is such a hassle to request health records, so having something like Docket offers is truly unique. Please stay tuned for my full interview with Michael.&nbsp;</p> <p>Click here for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/docketcare/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host M-T, the co-founder of Metric Mate. Metric Mate is a first of its kind patented AI platform that enables you to receive professional trainer level results without the time or physical proximity restraints.<br> <br> M-T discusses how Metric Mate allows users to seamlessly track their workout data, monitor performance, and receive real-time feedback using your mobile device. He shares how this cutting-edge, patented technology actually started in a gym.<br> <br> M-T also talks about the advantages of using Metric Mate post-surgery, the value of data they are collecting through the platform challenges the company has faced, especially with the advent of COVID-19, and more. You'll definitely pick up some pearls in this conversation, so please tune in to the full episode.</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/metricmate/2020/11/</p>

<p>Today’s podcast features Jim Nasr, CEO at Acoer. Acoer is a software development company committed to building software that is usable, interoperable, and block-chained enabled to ensure trust, transparency, and security.<br> In this podcast, Jim talks about how his company focuses on building modern and usable real-time healthcare technologies. He speaks of improving health care by making data more accountable, delivering easier access to data for better efficiencies, and insights to understand blockchain technology.<br> We learned a lot from our conversation with Jim, and we hope you’ll find great value in it as well. Enjoy!</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/acoer/2020/11/</p>

<p>In this episode, we are privileged to feature Dr. Sunny Kumar, a partner at GSR Ventures, physician, and serial entrepreneur. GSR Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage companies developing AI-enabled enterprise software, consumer platforms, and healthcare technology.<br> <br> Sunny discusses how his company is helping start-up companies that bridge both tech and health care ecosystems by providing financial support and spending time with them. He shares crucial product pricing information, insights on investing, the impact of COVID-19, the value of solving customer's problems, and more. This has been a fascinating interview where you'll get a lot from the discussion, so please tune in!</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/gsrventures/2020/11/</p>

<p>In this episode, we interview Evan Osborne, Founder and Managing Partner at Diabetics United and the President and CEO at Ride Salem. Evan discusses how his company provides an all-in-one platform for all diabetes, designed to promote a healthy diabetic lifestyle. Diabetics United has resources for all types of diabetes. It has a trusted shopping resource where vendors and products are safe, &nbsp;a community where people with diabetes can collaborate, share, and interact. It also has a wealth of resources about diabetes and researches and studies to improve the lives of people with diabetes<br> <br> Evan shares some of the challenges diabetics face in healthy and solutions his company has developed to help solve problems and add value. He also shares insights on business, educating fellow diabetics, and more.<br> <br> This is a fascinating conversation, so please tune in and learn more about Evan and Diabetics United!</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/diabeticsunited/2020/11/</p>

<p>In this episode, John Perez, Senior Client Engagement Manager and the lead for the venture network at AVIA, &nbsp;shares his company's focus on driving digital transformation and collaboration among healthcare enterprises.<br> <br> He shares how AVIA helps hospitals and health systems identify the best emerging innovative solutions to drive growth, increase efficiency, and improve outcomes.&nbsp; He talks about partnerships, working on both the investor and health system side, aligning with the strategic health system investor, and many more.<br> <br> John is excited about the continuing digital transformation and its potential in healthcare.<br> </p> <p>We hope you'll enjoy this interview with John as much as we did.</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/avia/2020/11/</p>

<p>&nbsp;This episode features the outstanding Tim Panagos, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Microshare.io, which combines wireless data sources to allow better decision-making while respecting the individual's privacy. Microshare's universal contact tracing solution has been adopted globally as the centerpiece of comprehensive COVID-19 responses.<br> <br> Today, &nbsp;Tim talks about how his company leverage data and technology to help people and businesses make better decisions, improve disease management, and increase productivity. He discusses the possibilities and potential of their new contact tracing technology. He shares insights and hopes to push the data in real-time to empower people to make their own decisions and improve interventions globally.&nbsp; This is an incredible conversation, so please tune in!</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/microshare/2020/11/</p>

<p>We are privileged to host Dr. Tom Davis. Dr. Davis has created, run, and sold his multi-specialty health system and insurance products. He is also the founder of Tom Davis Consulting and is the lead advocate for WoW Health Solutions. In this marketplace, physicians and patients could engage through direct cash payments without the third party system.</p> <p>In this episode, Dr. Tom shares his mission of helping clinicians so that they, in turn, can take better care of their patients. He discusses his assessment of our current healthcare system, the impact of COVID in the practice of medicine, and the huge potential of cash payments.<br> <br> Dr. Tom also talks of the enormous costs of health insurance compared with the actual cost and encourages clinicians to be open to other options and start living their dreams.<br> <br> This podcast interview is fascinating, and Tom has plenty of insights to share. Please tune in and enjoy my interview with Dr. Tom Davis.</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/tomdavis/2020/11/</p>

<p>Today's episode features the awesome John Poehler, a published author and award-winning mental health advocate and blogger. In this interview, John talks about how his blog, book, and podcast helps people with bipolar manage their mental health. John was diagnosed with bipolar disorder type I in 1999 and since then, he has been doing everything he can to manage it. He is now extending help to others so they know what to do , where to go, and who to ask for help. His blog provides actionable insights you can do on a daily basis. John is so inspiring, and you'll pick up many insights in this fantastic conversation, so please don't miss it!</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/thebipolarbattle/2020/11/</p>

<p>In this episode, we have the privilege to host Dr. Benazir Ali, the Clinical Growth Strategist at Flare Health. Benazir discusses health care's broken referral system and how Flare Health helps patients find the right doctors. This app breaks down barriers and improves communication between PCP and specialists. Benazir talks about EHR integration, improving outcomes, and how Flare Health helps businesses achieve success. Benazir also shares stories, setbacks, &nbsp;insights, and hope for change in healthcare. Please tune in and enjoy our exciting interview with Dr. Ali!</p>

<p>In this episode, we are excited to host Dave Chase once again. If you haven't listened to his podcast, check it out because it is exciting. Dave is the Creator, Co-Founder, and CEO of Health Rosetta. He is also the author of Opioid Crisis Wakeup Call.<br> <br> Today, Dave discusses his book Relocalizing Health: The Future of Health Will be Local, Open, and Independent. He talks about the reasons why healthcare got expensive and where the money goes. He also shares fascinating insights and figures from several chapters in his book, changes, and improvements he has seen in companies and individuals who have joined Health Rosetta.<br> <br> Dave shares his wisdom, work, and mission in this interview, so please tune in!</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/healthrosetta/2020/10/</p>

<p>Today's special guest is Michael Swartz, President and Founder at Health Karma. Michael is passionate about helping consumers make sense of health care. In this podcast, he discusses how his company is driving transformation by creating a single place that people can turn to manage their health. Health Karma wants to empower consumers to make the right decisions for themselves. Michael shares how Health Karma partners with employers, benefiting companies that had previously experienced difficulty finding the right plan for its employees. There are so many things to learn from this conversation, so make sure to tune in!</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/healthkarma/2020/10/</p>

<p>In this episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Sherry Zhang. Sherry is a Molecular Geneticist and the CEO of a revolutionary new startup called Genopalate, which uses the latest research in genetics and nutrition to show individuals how to eat healthier based on their genes.<br> <br> Sherry discusses how her company empowers people to achieve and maintain their optimal health through eating based on their genetic profile. She talks about how the Genopalate app provides personalized nutrition information and how it protects privacy. She also shares anecdotes, insights she's learned as a businesswoman, and more. Tune in and earn how to eat for your genes!</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/genopalate/2020/10/</p>

<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>https://outcomesrocket.health/impresiv/2020/10/</p>

<p>Focusing the discussion of social determinants especially in the NICU population&nbsp;</p> <p>https://outcomesrocket.health/progenyhealth/2019/09/</p>