<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, we are excited to feature Werner Voster, the co-founder and CEO of Vitls. Werner shares the genesis of his company. He also discusses how Vitls innovative wearable device improves access to better, accurate, and more reliable data in and out of the hospital. He educates us on the advantages of the Vitls device especially for pediatric care and gives a long term perspective on the use of the device.</p> <p>Click this link to see the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/vitls/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;Today's special guest is Simmi Singh. Simmi is the Senior Partner and Global Practice Leader at Egon Zehnder, a privately held global leadership management consulting and executive search firm. Simmi shares how her company's focus on cultivating inspired leadership empowers health leaders to be effective in leading organizations, taking calculated risks, and easily recognizing patterns that improve company culture. She discusses the importance of understanding oneself, developing intersectional thinking, and emphasizes that though technology is an amazing adjunct to individuals, it doesn't replace individual judgment. She uses an illustrative description to drive her point, and you can hear the passion in her voice. If you're looking to be inspired and optimized, you’ll definitely find our conversation with Simmi fascinating.</p> <p>Please click this link for the show notes, transcript and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/egon/2020/12/">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, 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>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>

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<p>In this episode, we are excited to host Avi Rosenzweig. Today, he's speaking to us from Israel, where he's doing a lot of work in helping Israeli companies be discovered here in the U.S. health market. Avi discusses how he and his team leverage innovative technologies and their skills, experiences, and business acumen to bridge the cultural, language, and business divide to capture the market and get traction. He also shares great insights and learnings from his setbacks. His passion and excitement are palpable, which makes this a fascinating conversation, so please tune in!</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/newfieldadvisors/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.com</a></p>

<p>Even before COVID hit, burnout was a huge problem in U.S. healthcare. In this episode, we are privilege to host Audrey Cortez and Beth Guyton. Audrey is the Senior Advisor and Resident Resiliency Expert with Interactive Quality® and Beth is the President and Founder of Interactive Quality.</p> <p>Together, they cover how their company helps all healthcare leaders and staff decrease burnout, increase engagement, and improve the care experience. They share anecdotes, thoughts, and learnings from setbacks in life.</p> <p>Working in healthcare, especially in this pandemic time is challenging, and we need to keep our fire lit also to extend quality care to others. Tune in and find out how!</p> <p>Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/interactivequality/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this podcast, I am excited to host Joy Rios, the co-founder of Chirpy Bird Health I.T. Consulting and the Hit Like a Girl podcast co-host. Today, we hear Joy discuss her podcast and I.T. consulting business's genesis and how her company helps clients by providing transitioning advice on transitioning to value-based care. Joy also shares insightful anecdotes, the joy of a supportive community through the Hit Like a Girl podcast, and key learnings from setbacks she has experienced. You can hear Joy's passion for healthcare as she speaks. We've really enjoyed our interview with Joy, and we hope you will, too!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/hitlikeagirl/2020/12/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we are privilege to host Rene Quashie, the first-ever Vice President of Policy and Regulation Affairs, Digital Health at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).<br> Rene covers the Consumer Technology Association's functions and features, its growing segment of digital health companies, and the CES digital health summit. He emphasized how CTA leverages technology to bring outside the box solutions to various issues in healthcare. Rene also shared the different benefits of joining the CTA. We also discussed some challenges the organization faces, conducting education campaigns, guiding principles for privacy.</p> <p>Click here for the show notes, transcript, and resource(s): <a href="https://outcomesrocket.health/cta/2020/11/">outcomesrocket.health</a></p>

<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>