Digital Thoughts Podcast

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Automating provider data management | Eric Demers (CEO at Madaket Health)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 06 May 2024 10:01:00 +0000

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Eric Demers is the CEO of Madaket Health. Madaket Health provides one platforms to help your practice with credentialing, licensing, and verification data integration. Their Provider Data Management (PDM) platform gives you full control of your healthcare administrative ops.

In this episode, Eric talks about:

* How does Madaket help practices automate administrative tasks

* How far healthcare has come from a technology perspective

* Challenges with provider data management

* How AI/ML will help healthcare

* How to setup up your startup for success

How to reach Eric:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdemers/

* Madaket Health: https://www.madakethealth.com

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Things referenced in the episode:

* Primary care doctors would need more than 24 hours in a day to provide recommended care: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/primary-care-doctors-would-need-more-24-hours-day-provide-recommended-care

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Open sourcing healthcare data transformation | Aaron Neiderhiser and Coco Zuloaga (Co-founders of Tuva Health)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000

Aaron Neiderhiser and Jorge (Coco) Zuloagais are the Co-Founders of Tuva Health. Tuva Health is on a mission to accelerate the creation of high-quality evidence and AI from healthcare data. The foundation of their work is the Tuva Project - an open source knowledge base, code base, and community for healthcare data people.

In this episode, Aaron and Coco talks about:

* Why did they start Tuva Health

* Why did they make their technology open source

* Why is it important to have a standardized data model

* How can AI/ML help healthcare once data is standardized

How to reach Aaron and Coco:

* Aaron’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronneiderhiser/

* Coco’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-zuloaga/

* Tuva Health: https://tuvahealth.com/

* The Tuva Project: https://thetuvaproject.com/

* Personal Website:

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Thank you so much for your support!

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Helping clinicians find their dream job | Jon Lee (Co-Founder of Next Degree)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Jon Lee is the Co-Founder of Next Degree. Next Degree is the next-generation job search for healthcare professionals building careers they love, in clinic and beyond. Get personalized matches, whether you’re an allied health professional, nurse, or physician. Next Degree is backed by notable healthcare and tech angel investors and is currently in private beta. Sign up for our waitlist at nextdegree.org

In this episode, Jon talks about:

* His wild journey to becoming the founder of Next Degree

* Why having a clinician in your startup is important

* Why creating a culture of innovation will bring/keep clinicians in healthcare

* Helping clinicians realize they are good enough

How to reach Jon:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonleept/

* Next Degree: https://www.nextdegree.org/

* Blog: https://blog.nextdegree.org/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Reg Metrics: https://www.reg-metrics.com/

* Clinical Entrepreneur Programme: https://www.england.nhs.uk/aac/what-we-do/how-can-the-aac-help-me/clinical-entrepreneur-programme/

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Thank you so much for your support!

How can you support others:

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If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

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If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Automating the patient intake process | Rachel Brown (Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Titan Intake)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Rachel Brown is Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Titan Intake. Titan Intake helps their customers save time, increase revenue, and accelerate patient care by streamlining the referral process.

In this episode, Rachel talks about:

* Being a solo founder vs. having co-founders

* Why optimizing the patient intake process is important

* How they validate their solution by being customer driven

* How they got their first customers

How to reach Rachel:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-brown-6a340114a/

* Email: rachel@titanintake.com

* Titan Intake: https://www.titanintake.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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Links to other platforms to listen:

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* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support!

How can you support others:

Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

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How can you support me:

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If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Creating a data highway for imaging | Mircea Popa (CEO and Co-Founder at Medicai)

Zain Syed PharmD — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Mircea Popa is the CEO and Co-Founder at Medicai. Medicai has created a medical imaging infrastructure for those who build the future of healthcare

Their decentralized cloud based infrastructure (PACS, VNA and exchange) enables secure and compliant imaging data management. With Medicai, healthcare providers improve patient outcomes and collaborate with ease.

In this episode, Mircea talks about:

* Is healthcare ready for AI?

* Why did they pivot away from AI

* Why they want to create a highway for imaging data

* Finding product market fit

How to reach Mircea:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mircea-popa-medicai/

* Medicai: https://www.medicai.io/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support!

How can you support others:

Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

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How can you support me:

If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

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If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

CareOps: Optimizing clinical workflows | Rik Renard (Co-Author of CareOps and Director of Clinical Strategy at Awell (NOT Amwell)

Zain Syed PharmD and Rik Renard — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Rik Renard is the Co-Author of CareOps and Director of Clinical Strategy at Awell (NOT Amwell).

With CareOps they want to bring the worlds of clinical experts, clinical operations, software engineering, product management and medical compliance together around the practices and processes to build, operate and optimize software powered care flows that drive outcomes improvements for patients and efficiencies in care delivery.

Awell is a low-code platform used by clinical and product teams to design clinical workflows and integrate them into their tech stack. With Awell, care organizations automate routine clinical tasks, synchronize data between systems and drive seamless coordination between care teams and patients. Awell’s customers have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients across a wide array of medical conditions. They achieved results such as a 50% increase in care team capacity, a 40% reduction in length of stay, and a 25% reduction in emergency room admissions.

In this episode, Rik talks about:

* What are healthcare organizations looking for

* Why automating clinical workflows can make a large impact

* Why collaboration is key to advancing healthtech

* How to get your first customers

* How to educate the market and create brand recognition to gain trust

How to reach Rik:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-renard/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/rikrenard

* CareOps: https://www.careops.org/

* Awell: https://www.awellhealth.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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Links to other platforms to listen:

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* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Health Tech Nerds: https://www.healthtechnerds.com/

* The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win: https://amazon.com/Phoenix-Project-DevOps-Helping-Business/dp/0988262592

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How can you support others:

Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

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How can you support me:

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If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Bringing pelvic floor PT to the masses | Carine Carmy (CEO & Co-Founder at Origin)

Zain Syed PharmD — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Carine Carmy is CEO & Co-Founder at Origin. Origin is a leading provider of pelvic floor and whole-body physical therapy with a specialized focus on pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and sexual health. Origin offers virtual and in-person PT sessions, covered by insurance and supported by proprietary exercise programs, educational content, and community experiences.

In this episode, Carine talks about:

* Why she started Origin

* Consumerization of healthcare and telehealth

* How they got insurance companies to buy in to Origin

* What she’s learned in her time working with startups

How to reach Carine:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carinecarmy/

* Company: https://www.theoriginway.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Blueberry - https://blueberrypediatrics.com/

Music used:

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Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

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If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

How to innovate effectively in healthcare | Christopher Kunney (Managing Partner at IOTECH Consulting)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000

Christopher Kunney is the managing partner at IOTECH Consulting.

In this episode, Christopher talks about:

* How to set up a culture of innovation

* Why IT should be looked as a utility

* How do you evaluate a digital health solution

* How health tech companies get customers

How to reach Christopher:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherkunney/

* Podcast: Straight Outta Health IT

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Healthcare cyber security attacks (HHS): https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report.jsf

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support!

If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

* Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

* Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

How revenue cycle management can better patient care | Lauralea Tanner (CEO of CHT Holdings LLC)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0100

Lauralea Tanner is the CEO of CHT Holdings LLC. CHT Holdings blends the steadfast reliability of their tried-and-true revenue cycle principles with their action-oriented approach and get-it-done mentality. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, they stand as a reliable partner, offering tailored solutions to startups and established companies alike. With a proven track record of delivering results, they navigate the complexities of technology and healthcare revenue cycle with precision and efficiency.

In this episode, Lauralea talks about:

* How a poor financial experience can affect the patient experience

* What is revenue cycle management (RCM) compassion

* How technology can help in healthcare

* How to train the leaders of tomorrow

How to reach Lauralea:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraleatanner/

* Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cht-holdings-llc/about/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support!

How can you support others:

Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

Here is a charity I donate to

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How can you support me:

If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

* Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

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If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

How to teach digital healthcare | Dipu Patel (Professor, Vice Chair of Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:01:00 -0100

Dipu Patel is a Professor, Vice Chair of Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh. In her role she is educating the next generation on Quality Improvement Science and Digital Health while leveraging their current practice to create meaningful change for you and your patients andUpskilling healthcare providers to future-proof their careers

In this episode, Dipu talks about:

* How to start a digital health program

* What quality improvement science

* How to effectively conduct a root cause analysis

* How we can use simple solutions to make big impacts

How to reach Dipu:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dipupatel/

* Email: dpatelpa@gmail.com

* Email: dip59@pit.edu

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support!

How can you support others:

Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

Here is a charity I donate to

or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way.

How can you support me:

If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

* Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

* Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

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If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Designing for disability | Michael Awood (CTO: Disability and Assistive Technology)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0100

Michael Awood is the CTO: Disability and Assistive Technology at University of Cape Town (UCT) Medtech. The center specializes in pioneering solutions for critical medical challenges in Africa and beyond.

Its diverse team of engineers, scientists, clinicians, and entrepreneurs collaboratively create state-of-the-art medical technologies to enhance patient outcomes, lower healthcare expenses, and improve healthcare accessibility.

In this episode, Michael talks about:

* How designing for disability can help everyone

* How they are speeding up innovation for the community

* What is their design process

* AI in healtcare

How to reach Michael:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-awood/

* Email: michael.awood@me.com

* Company: https://health.uct.ac.za/medtech

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support!

How can you support others:

Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

Here is a charity I donate to

or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way.

How can you support me:

If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

* Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

* Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

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If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

How to go to market effectively | Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt and Isabel Wellbery (Co-Founders of Alpha Sophia)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:01:00 -0100

Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt and Isabel Wellbery are the Co-founders of Alpha Sophia. Alpha Sophia helps you accelerate your MedTech product adoption by helping you find and engage the right physicians, with the leading commercial intelligence platform for MedTech startups and SMBs.

If you are interested in setting up a call with Alpha Sophia go to https://www.alphasophia.com/zain

In this episode, Paul and Isabel:

* What is Alpha Sophia and how do they help you find your target customers

* Effective go to market strategies

* Why crafting your story is important

* Why user research is vital

How to reach Paul and Isabel:

* Paul’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoffschmidt/

* Isabel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-wellbery/

* Company: https://www.alphasophia.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

Here is a charity I donate to

Thank you so much for your support!

How can you support others:

Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way.

How can you support me:

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* Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

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I hope you have a great day!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

What is Pharmacometabolomics | Athena Doshi (Founder and CEO of Celeste)

Zain Syed PharmD — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0100

Athena Doshi is the Founder and CEO of Celeste. Celeste is an AI pharmacist copilot for clinicians, saving prescribing providers time and reducing healthcare costs.

In this episode, Athena talks about:

* Why they started Celeste

* What is Pharmacometabolomics

* How they are helping with administrating burden and improving adherence

* Who is responsible for medication adherence

How to reach Athena:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/athenadoshi/

* Company: https://www.heyceleste.co/

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Using AI to augment clinicians | Alexandre Lebrun (CEO at Nabla)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:30:00 -0100

Alexandre Lebrun is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nabla. Nabla is the developer of Nabla Copilot, the fastest autonomous clinical AI scribe that helps clinicians enjoy care again. AI-powered Nabla Copilot generates a clinical note in seconds from any encounter across all specialties, reducing practitioners’ stress and improving patient care. Try it for free today!

Alex is a pioneer in the AI/ML space. He has had two very successful startups acquired by Nuance (VirtuOz) and Facebook (Wit.ai) respectively. At Facebook, he worked on their AI team developing conversational AI.

In this episode, Alex talks about:

* Why are they trying to augment not replace clinicians

* What is Nabla Copilot and how it saves clinicians time

* What it takes to build and maintain a large language model (LLM) for healthcare

* How Nabla is using product-led growth (PLG) to grow

* What questions should a customer ask when evaluating an AI company

How to reach Alex:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrelebrun/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/lxbrun

* Company: https://www.nabla.com/

* Email: alex@nabla.com

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Things referenced in the episode:

* Nabla and Kaiser Permanente Partnership - https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/medical-scribe-startup-nabla-rollout-tool-kaiser-permanente-docs

* Babylon Health bankruptcy - https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/babylon-closes-us-business-lays-employees-after-mindmaze-take-private-deal-collapses

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Knowing your value as a clinician while transitioning into healthtech | Qasim Butt (Interventional Nephrologist and Medical Consultant & Advisor)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Qasim Butt is Interventional Nephrologist and Medical Consultant & Advisor. He helps companies better utilize technology by leveraging his 12+ years of clinical experience. He is highly versed in value based care and trends in kidney care. He is also passionate about education through public speaking, social media and video creation.

In this episode, Qasim talks about:

* His journey into healthtech

* What value do clinicians bring to healthtech companies

* Advice on how to make the transition into healthtech

* What is value based care

How to reach Qasim:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qasimbuttmd/

* Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourKidneysYourHealth

How to reach Zain:

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Simplifying pediatric emergencies | Peter Antevy (Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Handtevy)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Peter Antevy is Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Handtevy. Handtevy Mobile equips frontline healthcare professionals with rapid access to lifesaving medication dosing, equipment, and drip information, all while facilitating real-time documentation. Features such as CPR timers, comprehensive protocols, and checklists empower high-quality care and contribute to enhanced patient outcomes.

In this episode, Peter talks about:

* Why he started Handtevy

* Why pediatric codes are so difficult

* The challenges of starting a business

* How Handtevy simplifies pediatric emergencies

How to reach Peter:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-antevy-md-a9b11726/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/HandtevyMD

* Company: https://www.handtevy.com/

* Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCef_Z3tSxhwtYbMBHBlLb7w

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Handtevy/

How to reach Zain:

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* Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman

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Things referenced in the episode:

* Preston Alexander’s Newsletter - The Healthcare Breakdown

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Reaching your patient where they need you | Ashley Mak (Physical Therapist and Founder of Dragon Digital Health and Ifixyoursciatica.com)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:47:00 +0000

Ashley Mak is a physical therapist and founder of Dragon Digital Health and Ifixyoursciatica.com. Ashley is an expert in all this sciatica and has a passion for infusing technology to help him treat his patients and allow him to become more efficient.

He is currently working on an exciting new program called Patient Advocate Program. It is text-based care focusing on answering a user’s questions and concerns and creating a customized exercise program based on their orthopedic issues. Users will have 24/7 access to a physical therapist to help them recover. Check it out today!

In this episode, Ashley talks about:

* How he became a physical therapist

* His entrepreneurial journey and what he learned

* Telemedicine in physical therapy

* How he uses artificial intelligence to help his patients

How to reach Ashley:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ashley-mak-pt-dpt-cscs-35332991/

* Email: info@ifixyoursciatica.com

* Company: https://ifixyoursciatica.com/

* Podcast: https://ifixyoursciatica.com/podcast/

How to reach Zain:

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Things referenced in the episode:

* Kolbe Index - https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/

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Empowering caregivers | Saurabh Vyas (Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Evva Health)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:44:00 +0000

Saurabh Vyas is the Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Evva Health. Evva Health is a personalized, simplified, and affordable ecosystem for families to better care for themselves and their loved ones in the community. Evva understands the needs of each patient and family and builds a digital front door to guide and support them throughout their unique care journey. Evva recently won several awards, including LG Innovation Prize, and has multiple Letters of Intent (signed or in progress).

In this episode, Saurabh talks about:

* How Evva Health empowers caregivers

* What is a smart neighborhood

* What is human-centered design

* Why brand loyalty is important

How to reach Saurabh:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sauvyas/

* Email: saurabh@evva360.com

* Company: https://www.evva360.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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Finding your way in digital health as a clinician | Anish Desai (Hospitalist and Advisor)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:05:00 +0000

Anish Desai is hospitalist and digital health advisor. Anish is a board-certified internal medicine physician and hospitalist. Uniquely attuned to inpatient care settings, Anish’s expertise spans quality improvement, reducing hospital-acquired infections, clinic workflow, and efficiency, digital health, remote patient monitoring, devices, formulating supplements, and telehealth. He is most passionate about innovation and utilizing his clinical knowledge to drive the creation of novel technology and software solutions. Anish is a member of several professional societies, including the Society of Hospital Medicine and the American College of Physicians. Widely recognized for his expertise, he also hosts "The Underdog Physician", a podcast focused on mentoring medical professionals, fostering physician entrepreneurship, and recognizing unique ways to serve society.

In this episode, Anish talks about:

* What he has learned from successful entrepreneurs

* How does someone find a mentor

* Will AI replace clinicians?

* What is he excited about in digital healthcare

How to reach Anish:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anish-desai-038b331b9/

* Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-underdog-physician/id1619692532

How to reach Zain:

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Things referenced in the episode:

* Tools of Titans - Tim Ferriss: Amazon link

* Who Not How - Dan Sullivan: Amazon link

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The power of motivational interviewing | Bruce Berger (President at Berger Consulting, LLC)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:01:00 +0000

Bruce Berger is President at Berger Consulting, LLC. Bruce trains health professionals in motivational interviewing and health behavior change through comMIt training program. He has trained people in motivational interviewing for over 20 years. His clients include the VA, Department of Defense, Humana, Harvard Health Plan, Tufts, Blue Cross Blue Shield (32 states), Group Health, Pfizer, Procter and Gamble, Astra Zeneca, Sanofi-Aventis, Amylin and Alexion Pharmaceuticals, to name a few.

In this episode, Bruce talks about:

* What is motivational interviewing

* Why is motivational interviewing so powerful

* How well does motivational interviewing work in the new digital health landscape

* What is empathy and can it be learned

How to reach Bruce:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-berger-phd-b557a2b/

* Courses and books: https://mihcp.com/

* Email: bbergerconsulting@gmail.com

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* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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What is Product Management? | Christopher Lieu (Senior Product Manager)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:21:43 +0000

Christopher Lieu is the Senior Product Manager with a wealth of knowledge.

In this episode, Chris talks about:

* What is a product manager and what do they do

* Why the customer’s input is important

* How being a Pharmacists has helped and hurt him

* Would he recommend getting an MBA

* How can we further the pharmacy profession

How to reach Chris:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-lieu1/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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Bringing innovation to urgent care | April Gillam (Head of Industry Relations at Solv)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000

April Gillam is Head of Industry Relations at Solv. Solv brings convenient healthcare for everyone. Solv allows you to book same-day doctor’s appointments and urgent care visits. Choose from highly-rated providers, read patient reviews, and book appointments after hours and on the weekend. At Solv, they believe getting access to high-quality, last-minute care should be simple, fast, and effortless.

In this episode, April talks about:

* The importance of urgent care

* Interoperability in healthcare

* What brought her into healthcare and digital transformation

* The future of healthcare

* What she looks for in technology vendors

How to reach April:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-gillam/

* Solv: https://www.solvhealth.com/

* Email: april@solvhealth.com

How to reach Zain:

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Things referenced in the episode:

* Microsoft and Epic Partnership: https://news.microsoft.com/2023/04/17/microsoft-and-epic-expand-strategic-collaboration-with-integration-of-azure-openai-service/

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Health is more than healthcare | John Whyte (Chief Medical Officer at WebMD)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000

John Whyte is the Chief Medical Officer at WebMD. WebMD is the leading provider of health information and services to consumers and healthcare professionals. The online healthcare information, decision-support applications, and communications services that they provide.

They help consumers take an active role in managing their health by providing objective healthcare information and lifestyle information. They make it easier for physicians and healthcare professionals to access clinical reference sources, stay abreast of the latest clinical information, learn about new treatment options, earn continuing medical education credits, and communicate with peers. They enable employers and health plans to provide their employees and plan members with access to personalized health and benefit information and decision support technology that helps them make informed benefit, provider and treatment choices.

In this episode, John talks about:

* His journey and why he still sees patients

* Social determinants of health (SDOH)

* What excites him about digital healthcare and artificial intelligence (AI)

* Why access to information leads to a more engaged patient

How to reach John]:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohnwhyte/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjohnwhyte?s=20

* Health Discovered: https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/default.htm

* Your Health on Tech: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/toc-health-on-tech

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From pharmacy to freelance medical writing | Hassan Thwaini (Freelance Medical Copywriter & Co-Founder of Write Clinic)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Hassan Thwaini is a Pharmacist turned freelance medical writer and CO-Founder of the Write Clinic. He brings a decade of experience in the medical industry, stemming from academia, clinical practice, and in-house marketing roles. Through independent freelance contracts and via medical communications agencies, He’s worked with global pharmaceutical companies, renowned fitness brands, and independent healthcare clinics.

At the Write Clinic, they teach you medical writing and offer career advice, made by healthcare professionals for healthcare professionals.

In this episode, Hassan talks about:

* His journey into medical writing

* How he found his first client

* How he’s setting up an environment for others to succeed

* The use of artificial intelligence in medical writing

How to reach Hassan:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassan-thwaini-878441138/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thwavey/

* Write Clinic: https://writeclinic.com/

* Personal Website: https://www.hassanthwaini.com/

How to reach Zain:

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Cost plus model and the future of Pharmacy | Kyle McCormick (Owner of Blueberry Pharmacy)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Kyle McCormick is the owner of Blueberry Pharmacy. Blueberry Pharmacy sets itself apart from the rest by providing access to low-cost medications without the need for insurance. With optional membership programs available to fit patients’ needs, the savings people see on their medications are substantial. Nestled in West View Borough, they happily serve the entire Pittsburgh community. They treat their community like family and employ sustainable business practices to make the world a better place. Commitment to community, transparency, and sustainability make Blueberry Pharmacy unlike any other pharmacy.

In this episode, Kyle talks about:

* Why he built Blueberry Pharmacy

* The business of retail pharmacy and how PBMs make their money

* How are they different from Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs

* The future of pharmacy

How to reach Kyle:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccormickkyle/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/kmccor2014

* Blueberry Pharmacy: https://blueberrypharmacy.com/

How to reach Zain:

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Things referenced in the episode:

* Capital Rx - https://www.cap-rx.com/

* Pill Eye - https://pilleye.com/en

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Price transparency | Joe Wisniewski (Head of Platform Growth at Turquoise Health)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:18:11 +0000

Joe Wisniewski is Head of Platform Growth at Turquoise Health. Turquoise Health is a SaaS platform for price transparency data and managed care contracting. Using data from hospital and payer machine-readable files, Turquoise is powering a new marketplace for patients, providers, and payers. By connecting stakeholders across the aisle, Turquoise has dedicated itself to eliminating the financial complexity of healthcare.

In this episode, Joe talks about:

* Why is price transparency important in healthcare

* What is being done right now to make price transparency possible

* What brought him into healthcare

* What are the challenges Turquoise faces

How to reach Joe:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-wisniewski/

* Turquoise Health: https://turquoise.health/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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Things referenced in the episode:

* Dollar For: https://dollarfor.org/

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Concierge medicine abroad | Dana Le (CEO and Founder of Wander Health)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Dana Le is the CEO and Founder of Wander Health. Wander Health is a tech concierge platform that connects travelers to English-speaking healthcare providers across the globe, prioritizing service and price transparency. Think of it as an urgent care in your pocket.

In this episode, Dana talks about:

* How do they find their partners

* How to build a startup and when to make the leap into being a full-time founder

* How to solicit feedback from potential customers

* What are the characteristics of a successful founder

* How creating content help her grow her startup

* How she got on the Forbes 30 under 30 list

How to reach Dana:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hddanale/

* Company: https://www.wander.health/

* Personal Website: https://www.lehealthinnovation.com/

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Things referenced in the episode:

* The Mom Test: How to Talk to Customers & Learn If Your Business Is a Good Idea When Everyone Is Lying to You (https://a.co/d/27H973b)

* Dana’s Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/dCTVTN-ITHA

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Why optimizing medication therapy is important | Fahad Rahman (Cofounder and CEO of Lumi Health)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Fahad Rahman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lumi Health. 99% of Heart Failure (HF) patients are not on optimized medication therapy (ACC stat). Cardiologists tell us getting meds right takes weeks, months, or even years. Our Intelligent Care Platform helps solve this 100x faster. Lumi Health help cardiologists focus on the most urgent and important medication improvement opportunities. Their 91% accurate AI prediction model identifies patient deterioration up to one year in the future. Lumi's Intelligent Care Approach (People and Process) is a clinical operation service that provides clients with non-physician clinicians to guide and deliver transitions, post-acute, and ambulatory care.

In this episode, Fahad talks about:

* What personal events led him to build Lumi Health

* What is polypharmacy/combination medication therapy and how it costs the system billions of dollars?

* How pharmacists can help save the system money and optimize therapy

* Why strengthening the relationship between the clinician and patient leads to better outcomes

How to reach Fahad:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahad-rahman/

* Lumi Health: https://lumi.health/

* Email: fahad@lumi.health

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Changing the musculoskeletal world | Beau Barron (VP of Sales and Strategy at ViewFi Health and Co-Founder of CallSign)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Beau Barron is the VP of Sales and Strategy at ViewFi. ViewFi was founded with a mission to innovate and improve the way patients access and receive world-class MSK care. ViewFi’s advanced diagnostic technology and supportive patient experience offer an intuitive, seamless, and comprehensive front door to treatment, prioritizing the patient’s diagnosis and personalized care plan for expedited healing.

In this episode, Beau talks about

* His journey from being an EMT to healthcare startup sales

* Should you get an MBA?

* How VeiwFi is revolutionizing musculoskeletal world

* How you should always be looking for product market fit

How to reach Beau:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barronbeau/

* Company: https://viewfi.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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Healthcare is a human experience | Jason Dupuis (Executive Director, Customer Growth & Success at OFFOR Health)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Jason Dupuis is the Executive Director, Customer Growth & Success at OFFOR Health. OFFOR Health is humanizing the healthcare experience by putting people first and understanding as much as we can about those we serve. They are on a mission to reimagine outdated healthcare models to accelerate access to care for those who are underserved and under-resourced. OFFOR Health was founded by a team of dedicated board-certified anesthesiologists looking for a better way to deliver surgical care in dental practices.

In this episode, Jason talks about:

* For profit vs. non-profit

* Why the family experience is as important as the patient’s experience

* How do you create a culture of innovation

* What he looks for in patient engagement platform

* How to get your product in front of decision makers

How to reach Jason:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmdupuis/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* How Doctors Think - Jerome Groopman

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Yuval Harari

* The Human Brand: How We Relate to People, Products, and Companies - Chris Malone, Susan T. Fiske

* The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact - Chip Heath , Dan Heath

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What is AI and what can it do | Christy Cheung and Whitley Yi (Co-Founders of AI Collective)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Christy Cheung and Whitley Yi are the Co-Founders of the AI Collective. The AI Collective Was Born Out Of A Passion For Inspiring Pharmacists To Learn About The Rapidly Growing Field Of Artificial Intelligence. They believe that specialized training isn't necessary for pharmacists to be leaders in leveraging AI to improve healthcare. Their vision is to empower pharmacists to be active contributors in shaping AI and driving the future of medicine.

In this episode, Christy and Whitley talk about:

* Best use cases for AI in healthcare right now

* What is AI and can AI replace clinicians

* Why the “black box” nature of AI makes it problematic in healthcare

* What is the future of AI?

How to reach Christy:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyolcheung/

* AI Collective: https://www.aicollective.co/

How to reach Whitley:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitley-yi/

* AI Collective: https://www.aicollective.co/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

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Making a difference in 24 hours | Alex Maiersperger (Global Health Care Principal at SAS and Co-Founded of the Advancement League)

Zain Syed PharmD — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:01:00 +0000

Alex Maiersperger is Global Health Care Principal at SAS and Co-Founded the Advancement League. SAS helps you get more done with faster, more productive AI and analytics from the most trusted analytics partner on the planet. Produce answers as fast as the world produces data with SAS. With over forty years of analytics innovation, SAS has been giving customers around the world THE POWER TO KNOW®.

The Advancement League helps you find career happiness and community impact. They are holding their Young Health Leader Summit on July 31 - August 2, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

In this episode, Alex talks about:

* The future of AI in healthcare

* How the Advancement League started from a road trip

* What is the Young Health Leader Summit (YHLS)

* His career journey and why it’s important to find people that will champion you

How to reach Alex:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmaiersperger/

* Advancement League: https://www.advancementleague.org/yhls

* YHLS Registration: advancementleague.org/yhlsregistration

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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Taking an active role in the future of healthcare | Rusha Modi (Gastroenterologist and Health Tech Advisor)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Rusha Modi is a board certified physician in internal medicine, gastroenterology & hepatology. He is a strong believer that people are more than their chief complaints. Illnesses are what people have not, who they are.

His current work explores digital health solutions for preventative health disparities in low-income communities, optimizing patient education for colon cancer screening using novel patient decision aids, and the development of virtual reality (VR) technologies to increase patient adherence for colonoscopies.

When not seeing patients or investigating novel questions, he consults for various start-ups in the healthcare sector.

In this episode, Rusha talks about:

* What clinicians can bring to healthcare startups?

* The future of AI in healthcare

* How can clinicians get involved in digital health?

* What is health equity?

How to reach Rusha:

Podcast: https://www.tomorrowlistpod.com/

Personal Website: https://www.rushamodi.com/

How to reach Zain:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

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Things referenced in the episode:

* Bing’s A.I. Chat: ‘I Want to Be Alive. 😈’: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/technology/bing-chatbot-transcript.html

* Dexcom: https://www.dexcom.com/en-us

* Paul Farmer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Farmer

* Cityblock : https://www.cityblock.com/

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Helping rural healthcare | Omar Fernández (Founder of Sabio Health)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Omar Fernández is Founder of Sabio Health. Sabio Health is a mission-driven Physician Enablement Platform that partners with independent PCP's, FQHCs, and health systems focused on serving vulnerable older adults. They help you transition from fee-for-service sick-care to fee-for-value preventive care, and help you deliver advanced primary care to seniors the way it is meant to be in a mobile integrated care delivery model.

In this episode, Omar talks about:

* The challenges that rural healthcare faces

* The inefficiencies in healthcare

* Value-based care vs. fee for service

* The future of care delivery

How to reach Omar:

* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-fern%C3%A1ndez-sagehealth/

* Company: https://sabiohealth.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

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Taking the power back as a clinician | Brittany Busse (Co-Founder, President, CMO of ViTel Health)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Brittany Busse is the Co-Founder, President, CMO at ViTel Health. ViTel Health provides services designed for physicians to optimize their time, own their credentials, connect with colleagues, and be life-long learners through a digital-first platform. Whether that's creating a virtual independent practice, finding a new role or gig work, or building your network with other physicians and professionals, ViTel Health has you covered.

When physicians can focus on their expertise while effectively managing stress, they can be there for their patients and provide better care.

In this episode, Brittany talks about:

* Why she is building ViTel Health

* Why building trust is key to a direct primary care model

* The power of telehealth

* Why treating ourselves better will help us become better clinicians

How to reach Brittany:

* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-busse-md-6067a8132/

* ViTel Health: https://www.vitelhealth.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

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Personalizing medicine - Richard Harris (CSO of Nimbus Healthcare and Medical Director of Scripted)

Zain Syed PharmD — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Richard Harris is the Chief Strategy Officer of Nimbus Healthcare and Medical Director of Scripted.

Nimbus is a healthcare technology company building a healthcare system to diagnose and treat patients based on their pharmacogenetics and other biomarkers. At Nimbus they believe that one size does not fit all and our mission is deliver high quality personalized care to everyone. Nimbus provides a fully digital, vertically integrated primary care platform that powers a personalized, end-to-end healthcare experience from start to finish. Nimbus seamlessly connects telehealth, diagnostics, and pharmacy services to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare without the need for insurance.

Scripted (by Script Health PBC) is enabling pharmacies to add new lines of business while providing easy access to healthcare. The company's technology enabled platform allows pharmacists the ability to prescribe tests and treatments.

In this episode, Richard talks about:

* What is personalized medicine

* How AI can be game changing in medicine

* What brought him to healthtech and how a clinician can help

* How he would build a prefect medical model

* How he decides on what he invests in

How to reach Richard:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drharrismd/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drharrismd/

* Nimbus Healthcare: https://www.nimbushealthcare.com/

* Scripted - https://scripted.co/company/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

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Things referenced in the episode:

* The Black Swan: Second Edition: The Impact of the Highly Improbable - https://tinyurl.com/4k4s4fyh

* Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat - https://tinyurl.com/mr3d93zy

* Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - https://tinyurl.com/56h4z2sx

* Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/

* The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success - https://tinyurl.com/m4r63pcr

* Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - https://tinyurl.com/yv6t2nud

* The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business - https://tinyurl.com/3eef48k4

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How to conquer your job search | Iqbal Atcha (Career Consultant and Leadership Coach at Atcha International Consulting)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:31:00 +0000

Iqbal Atcha is a Career Consultant, Leadership Coach, and Professional Speaker and head of Atcha International Consulting. Atcha International Consulting offers a variety of services including resume writing, cover letters, interview preparation, career coaching, leadership development and public speaking coaching for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, optometrists, pharmacists and allied health professionals. We proudly work with aspiring and established healthcare providers across the country to help them reach their full potential.

In this episode, Iqbal talks about:

* What brought him to entrepreneurship

* How to craft your story and resume to get the job

* Step-by-step guide on how to grow your LinkedIn account

* Why you should reach out to the hiring manager/decision makers and how to build that relationship

How to reach Iqbal:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1

* Company: https://atchainternational.com/

* Podcast: https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

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I hope you have a great day!

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You are more than just a clinician | Jawad Ali (Founder of Vality Partners and Austin Medtech Connect)

Zain Syed PharmD — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Jawad Ali is the Founding Partner of Vality Partners and Founder of Austin Medtech Connect.

Vality Partners advises clients ranging from early start-ups to large healthcare corporations. They pride themselves on being accurate, valuable, and efficient. They also believe in aiding investors to find the best opportunities in the industry. They do this by connecting the right companies with the right investors, offloading the clinical aspects of the due diligence, giving insight into future trends, and unraveling the complexities of the healthcare market.

Austin Medtech Connect was created to facilitate your growth and success by connecting you with the people, organizations, or funding sources to address your next immediate need.

In this episode, Jawad talks about:

* Connecting the medtech community in Austin

* What brought him into consulting and what he’s learned

* What he’s excited about in the future of medtech

* The use of AI in healthcare

How to reach Jawad:

* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jawad-ali-md-11152662/

* Company: https://www.valitypartners.com/

* Community: https://www.austinmedtech.org/

* Charity: https://www.mrcaustin.org/

* Course:

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Things referenced in the episode:

* Making Medicine Better Podcast - https://www.doctorsliving.com/mmb

* Hello World: https://rb.gy/wov4b

* Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again: https://rb.gy/gl9zm

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If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Turning pain into a solution | Keith Sakata (Founder of the Doctors Circle)

Zain Syed PharmD — Tue, 30 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Keith Sakata is the founder of The Doctors Circle and a current medical resident at the University of California San Francisco. The Doctors Circle is a free incubator made to inspire a more creative culture in medicine. We're building the most effective launchpad for early-stage ideas in healthcare.

In this episode, Keith talks about:

* How burnout led him to build his community

* How he would change the education system

* Why building a community is important

How to reach Keith:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithsakata/

* Community: https://www.thedoctorscircle.com/community

* Email: keith@thedoctorscirlcle.com

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

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* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* House of God: https://rb.gy/gl9zm

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If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

How to get people to use your platform | Nick Neral (Director of Marketplace at Healthie)

Zain Syed PharmD — Sat, 27 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Nick Neral is Director of Marketplace at Healthie. Healthie is a SaaS company that offers infrastructure for virtual-first healthcare companies to launch & scale provider services. They work with digital health companies dedicated to modernizing the healthcare experience and improving care outcomes.

Healthie makes it easy to streamline operations and build longitudinal relationships with clients. Their software provides a turnkey solution for innovative companies to launch provider services, and our API prevents D2C Healthcare companies from having to re-create core healthcare infrastructure, including EHR, scheduling and client engagement.

In this episode, Nick talks about:

* What brought him to healthtech

* How his sales background helped him

* His personal startup journey

* The difference in going from 0-1 then from 1-100 in your startup

How to reach Nick:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickneral/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickneral

* Company: https://www.gethealthie.com/

* Personal Website: https://snipfeed.co/nickneral

* Newsletter: https://www.polevaultonline.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Lenny’s Newsletter/Podcast (https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/)

* Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love, Second Edition (https://a.co/d/j6tqYlO)

* The Mom Test: How to Talk to Customers & Learn If Your Business Is a Good Idea When Everyone Is Lying to You (https://a.co/d/27H973b)

* Cracking the PM Interview: How to Land a Product Manager Job in Technology (https://a.co/d/cvaQEVh)

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Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Revolutionizing healthcare one stack at a time | Mario Amaro (Founder and CEO of Ease)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 22 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Mario Amaro is the Founder and CEO at Ease. Ease was founded with one goal, to help clinicians become small business owners again so they can finally return to their communities and regain their autonomy.

Ease is designed to make starting a practice as easy as possible. They’ve turned something that was once complex, expensive, and out of reach for so many, into a few minutes to build and launch.

In this episode, Mario talks about:

* How low-code/no-code solutions are going to revolutionize healthcare

* Why do we need to give clinicians the power back to own the way they practice

* How building a “stack” model helps clinicians become agile

* What is direct to consumer 2.0

How to reach Mario:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-amaro/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarioATX_MD

* Company: https://easepractice.com/

* Email: mario@easepractice.com

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Pain management: More complicated than you think | Azlan Tariq (CCO of Medrina)

Zain Syed PharmD — Sat, 20 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Azlan Tariq is Chief Clinical Officer at Medrina. Medrina helps to provide outstanding patient outcomes that add significant value to medical centers by empowering care teams to focus on expanded, individualized rehabilitative care.

Medrina is dedicated to empowering a unified team of physicians and clinicians with the ability to focus on individualized and comprehensive rehabilitative care. They are proud to be the nation's leading physiatry practice, whose board-certified doctors work in concert with primary care physicians, nurses, and therapists at post-acute and acute facilities to optimize a patient’s treatment plan and overall care.

In this episode, Azlan talks about:

* What is a Physiatrists

* How he approaches pain management

* How he’s able to help people all around the country with telehealth

* What brought him to entrepreneurship

How to reach Azlan:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drazlantariq/

* Company: https://medrina.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Relation between physician characteristics and prescribing for elderly people in New Brunswick: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8131124/

* CDC opioid prescribing guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/rr/rr7103a1.htm

* JPMorgan wants to bring back 60-minute doctor's appointments: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/disruptors/jpmorgan-wants-to-bring-back-60-minute-doctors-appointments.html

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Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

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I hope you have a great day!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

How to decrease healthcare costs: The truth about PBMs | Bryce Platt (Consultant Pharmacist)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 15 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Bryce Platt is a consultant pharmacist. He specializes in PBM, healthcare startups, and policy. He is passionate about aligning incentives to benefit patients.

In this episode, Bryce talks about:

* What is a PBM and how they make money

* What is a transparent PBM

* What is the cost-plus model and how it’s beneficial to patients

* How he became financially independent

How to reach Bryce:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-platt/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Mako RX - https://www.makorx.com/

* Blueberry Pharmacy - https://blueberrypharmacy.com/

* Capital Rx - https://www.cap-rx.com/

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 850+ founders, investors, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Compliance and adherence are complicated | Katrina Azer (Healthcare Consultant)

Zain Syed PharmD — Sat, 13 May 2023 10:40:00 +0000

Katrina Azer is a pharmacogenomics and health project consultant and board member of the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.

Katrina also works collaboratively as a Digital Clinical Pharmacist at Tend, a full service primary healthcare provider, offering GP (PCP) services online and in clinic in New Zealand.

In this episode, Katrina talks about:

* Forging her own path to her new career

* The complexities of compliance and adherence

* How to build an application for compliance and adherence

* Why it’s important to empower patients to own their own health

How to reach Katrina:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-azer/

* Personal Website: https://www.katrinaazer.com/

* Email: katrina.azer@gmail.com

How to reach Zain

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 850+ founders, investors, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Labs from the comfort of your home | David Moser (VP of Growth at imaware)

Zain Syed PharmD — Tue, 09 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

David Moser is VP of Growth at imaware. imaware is empowering people to take control of their health, so they can live longer and happier lives. Their approach to personalized diagnostics is geared around empowering people to detect, analyze and monitor their physical wellbeing from the comfort of home.

In this episode, David talks about:

* At-home lab testing

* The growing popularity of hospital at home

* How to build a brand online and gain trust

* Where he sees healthcare going in the future

How to reach David:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moserdavid/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/David_Moser1

* Company: https://www.imaware.health/

How to reach Zain

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 850+ founders, investors, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Having the hard conversations in healthcare | Johnathan Klaus (Healthtech Consultant)

Zain Syed PharmD — Sat, 06 May 2023 11:02:00 +0000

Johnathan Klaus is a Healthtech Consultant. As a former nursing manager, Johnathan brings a wealth of knowledge about healthcare. He helps healthtech startups understand healthcare and helps them improve their operations and strategy.

He also writes a newsletter where he takes deep dive into healthcare topics.

In this episode, Johnathan talks about:

* Why fax machines are an actual solution in healthcare unfortunately

* What problems should we be solving in healthcare with technology

* Why the current way we document is taking us further away from our patients

* Why clinicians are perfectly suited for a career in healthtech

How to reach Johnathan:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnathan-klaus/

* Newsletter: https://jklaus.substack.com/

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 850+ founders, investors, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Innovating healthcare with clinicians | Vipul Kella (CEO & Co-Founder of Curato Health)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 01 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Vipul Kella is the CEO and CO-Founder at Curato Health. Curato Health is on a mission to provide healthcare organizations with actionable insights, value-driving solutions, and access to a curated set of organization-transforming innovations. With deep industry expertise and high-touch communication, we maximize our client success via strategic growth, operations innovations, and financial optimization.

In this episode, Vipul talks about:

* Why clinicians should be at the center of all healthcare innovation

* How to set up a culture of innovation in healthcare

* Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Why it’s so important

* How misaligned incentives don’t lead to better outcomes.

How to reach Vipul:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vipulkella/

* Company: https://curatohealth.com/

* Email: vipul@curatohealth.com

How to reach Zain:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 800+ founders, investors, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Putting healthtech startups on the fast track | Nick Nettleton (Founder and CEO of Loft Digital)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:55:00 +0000

Nick Nettleton is the Founder and CEO of Loft Digital. Loft has established its reputation as an award-winning digital consultancy and application developer. they design, build and manage complex digital systems for our clients and advise them on their tech and data strategies. Loft helps companies become technology leaders in their categories, from start-ups to global organizations.

In this episode, Nick talks about:

* How we can move faster in healthtech

* Why having a CTO is important

* Why clinicians are vital in healthtech

* Why your data strategy is so important

How to reach Nick:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknettleton/

* Email: nick@loftdigital.com

* Company: https://www.loftdigital.com/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicknettleto

How to reach Zain

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 800+ founders, investors, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

How to find the right healthtech solution for you | Michaël Cardinal (Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer of TherAppX)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Michaël Cardinal is the Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer at TherAppX. TherAppX helps healthcare organizations with an ecosystem to simplify access to curated health apps for their patients. TherAppX Review is the world’s most efficient health apps assessment data generation process.

Their latest innovation AppGuide is where patients and health professionals go for health apps, trusted content, assessments, and guidance. Healthcare organizations can use TherAppX services to create curated health app libraries on AppGuide to simplify patient or employee access to apps that meet their health objectives.

In this episode, Michaël talks about:

* How do they validate healthtech applications

* How technology can bring us together

* Why did he build TherAppx

* Why do we need to think of the patient’s security when building our solutions

How to reach Michaël:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcardinalpharmacist/

* Company: https://appguide.ca/

How to reach Zain

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

* Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 750+ founders, investors, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

How to create a community healthcare ecosystem | Ryan Paul (Founder and CEO of Holden Fitzgerald)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Ryan Paul is an epidemiologist and the Founder and CEO of Holden Fitzgerald. Holden Fitzgerald is a global public health practice that specializes in immediate impact solutions that address today’s most pressing global public health issues. They help safety-net providers, foundations, governments, international organizations, NGOs and healthcare companies address urgent healthcare challenges and crises, prioritizing access to equitable, sustainable, and high-quality healthcare for vulnerable and marginalized populations.

Wellyfe is a subsidiary of Holden Fitzgerald and is a national pharmacy management and on-site pharmacy solution. They specialize in rural health to ensure access to equitable, sustainable, and high-quality healthcare for vulnerable and marginalized populations.

In this episode, Ryan talks about:

* Helping rural communities keep money in their communities.

* Building a community by empowering them

* How healthcare is more than just your health

* What is health equity

How to reach Ryan:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpaulhf/

* Holden Fitzgerald: https://www.holdenfitzgerald.com/

* Wellyfe: https://www.wellyferx.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Healing of America: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-America-Global-Better-Cheaper/dp/0143118218

* Dr. Gabor Mate: https://drgabormate.com/

Music used:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 700+ founders, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Why VR is the future of healthcare | Amir Bozorgzadeh (Co-Founder and CEO of Virtuleap)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Amir Bozorgzadeh is the Co-Founder and CEO at Virtuleap. Virtuleap is a health and education VR startup. They aim to elevate the cognitive assessment and training industry with the help of emerging technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence.

Watch the interview on YouTube!

In this episode, Amir talks about:

* Why he started Virtuleap

* Why VR could be the future of healthcare

* Why being a founder is difficult

* What VR to become more mainstream

How to reach Amir:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirboz/

* Company: https://virtuleap.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search for “Digital Thoughts Podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 700+ founders, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Building better healthcare plans with technology | John McCluskey (Senior Director of Operations @ Flume)

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:04:00 -0100

John McCluskey is the Senior Director of Operations and General Manager of Flume’s Third Party Administrator services. Flume is the first digital health plan administration platform that is building tools and services that connect and move data.

In this episode, John talks about:

* How can we build a better healthcare plan

* What they look for in digital health startups

* How do we fight fragmentation in the system

* The future of direct primary care (DPC)

How to reach John:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmmccluskey/

* Company: https://www.flumehealth.com/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search for “Digital Thoughts Podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 700+ founders, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Rishad Usmani (HealthTech Investors)- What makes a healthtech startup investable?

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:16:00 -0100

Rishad is an artist, entrepreneur, investor, and physician. He has started healthtech investors to help people learn more about investing. He has a podcast and newsletter that helps founders and investors understand the healthtech landscape.

In this episode, Rishad talks about:

* The difference between a venture capitalist and an angel investor

* What he looks for in founders when he is investing

* Should AI replace clinicians and should they?

* What he learned from his own startup journey

How to reach Rishad:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishadusmani/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rishad_Usmani

* Website: https://www.healthtechinvestors.com/

* Newsletter: https://www.healthtechinvestors.com/newsletter

* Podcast: https://www.healthtechinvestors.com/podcast

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms! Just search for “Digital Thoughts Podcast”

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Rishad’s startup journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx3rRALmaCo&t=933s

* Bill Gross; What makes a startup successful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNpx7gpSqbY

* Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World: https://rb.gy/qfljvq

* Outliers: The Story of Success: https://rb.gy/qkvqmg

* The Lean Startup: https://rb.gy/qepixd

Music used:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

How to create better healthtech products. Learn from someone with almost 10 years of healthcare experience. Join 700+ founders, clinicians, and executives for free.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Geoffrey Roche (SVP of Core Education) - How to fix a broken healthcare system and build a stronger community

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:05:00 -0100

Geoffrey Roche is the Senior Vice President, National Health Care Practice & Workforce Partnerships at Core Education. Core Education Services PBC, is a Public Benefit Corporation with a mission to support small and mid-sized institutions through innovative shared services. Core’s mission allows our partner institutions to transform their business model. We do this by leveraging economies of scale to achieve operational effectiveness, technological efficiency, and market expansion.

In this episode, Geoffrey talks about:

* How to build a culture of innovation in healthcare and education

* How to fight burnout in healthcare

* How to build a strong community

* What makes an effective leader in healthcare

* What role does technology have in healthcare

* Why diversity, equity, and inclusion are so important

How to reach Geoffrey:

* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreymroche/

* Company: https://core.edu/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* Nurses’ Strike Ends in New York City After Hospitals Agree to Add Nurses

* And all other platforms!

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Liability Claims and Costs Before and After Implementation of a Medical Error Disclosure Program (University of Michigan Study)

* Clinician of the Future Report

* Geisinger

* Advancement League

Music used:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

Not a subscriber? Join 700+ people fixing healthcare together!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Preston Alexander - The Importance of Clinicians in Healthtech

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:30:00 -0100

Preston Alexander is a former healthtech founder that has successfully exited. He is on a mission to make healthcare more accessible to everyone. His passion is contagious and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do.

In this episode, Preston talks about:

* How to get your product in front of users

* Why clinicians are valuable for your startup

* Do you need an MBA as a clinician?

* Transferable skills that clinicians have

* How rock climbing and woodworking have helped him in his endeavors

How to reach Preston:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preston-alexander/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms!

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

Not a subscriber? Join 650+ people fixing healthcare together!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Jessica Lunshof (Tamvoes) - Empowering patients and caregivers to manage their health

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:02:00 -0100

Jessica Lunshof is the founder of Tamvoes. Tamvoes helps families manage their healthcare by keeping everyone in the loop through their platform. The goal is to decrease frustration and achieve better outcomes.

In this episode, Jessica talks about:

* Why she built Tamvoes

* What she learned while building Tamvoes

* Why she walked away from nursing

* The struggles of caretakers

How to reach Jessica

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicalunshof/

TAMVOES Social Media

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamvoes

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamvoes/

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamvoes

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamvoes

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms!

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used:

* Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

Not a subscriber? Join 650+ people learning about all things Healthtech every week for free!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Suganthan Mahalingam (Maha Copy) - The importance of copywriting

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0100

Suganthan is Dentist and copywriter/owner of Maha Copy. Maha Copy helps you optimize your landing page, email campaign, and help you with social media ads.

In this episode, Suganthan talks about:

* How he got into copywriting

* Why a good copywriter is so valuable

* Why email is still king in marketing

* How he ended up working for Lil Wayne

How to reach Suganthan:

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suganthan-mahalingam-106336131/

* Company: https://mahacopy.uk/

Links to other platforms to listen:

* And all other platforms!

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Things referenced in the episode:

* Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It: https://tinyurl.com/2w2vvwb9

* $100M Offers: How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No: https://tinyurl.com/r8zv4e64

Music used:

* Jason Pettiaux - LinkedIn

Thank you so much for your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

If you enjoyed what you heard please consider giving it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. subscribing and sharing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and I am trying to be more active on Twitter. Would really appreciate a follow there!

If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

I hope you have a great day!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Jason Pettiaux (COO at E-Health Venture)- Why We Need to Build Sovereignty In Our System

Zain Syed PharmD — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0100

Jason is a biomedical engineer and the COO at E-Health Venture. E-Health Ventures helps digital health innovators advance faster by providing an ecosystem of business, healthcare & technology partners, dedicated to supporting e-health innovation in Europe.

In this episode, Jason talks about:

* What he learned in his time in Africa

* Why it is so important to build sovereignty in our system

* How open-source can be a viable business model in healthcare

* Why patients need ownership of their healthcare

***CORRECTION***

* When discussing open source it was Steve Ballmer that said “Linux is a cancer” not Bill Gates.

How to reach Jason:

* E-Health Venture

* Jason Pettiaux - Fab Academy

Links to other platforms to listen:

* Apple Podcast

* Spotify

* Google

* And all other platforms!

* If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

Music used: