Welcome to A Shot In The Arm Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the heart of global health. Since our launch in 2019, we've released over 150 episodes that illuminate the intersection of innovation and equity in healthcare. Join me, your host Ben Plumley—a global infectious disease strategist and passionate HIV advocate, along with our expert team of co-hosts, as we engage in compelling, character-driven conversations with a diverse array of guests from around the world. Together, we explore the intricate connections between everyday lives and biomedical research, tackling pressing issues like pandemic preparedness, climate disruption, and the impact of conflict. Tune in as we uncover the stories and insights that shape our collective health narrative, making complex topics both entertaining and accessible. Let's embark on this journey to improve lives, one episode at a time!
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Welcome to A Shot In The Arm Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the heart of global health. Since our launch in 2019, we've released over 150 episodes that illuminate the intersection of innovation and equity in healthcare. Join me, your host Ben Plumley—a global infectious disease strategist and passionate HIV advocate, along with our expert team of co-hosts, as we engage in compelling, character-driven conversations with a diverse array of guests from around the world. Together, we explore the intricate connections between everyday lives and biomedical research, tackling pressing issues like pandemic preparedness, climate disruption, and the impact of conflict. Tune in as we uncover the stories and insights that shape our collective health narrative, making complex topics both entertaining and accessible. Let's embark on this journey to improve lives, one episode at a time!
Rewarding Undetectability to End HIV with SHINE's Co-Founder & CEO Mackenzie Copley
A Shot in the Arm Podcast
41 minutes
2 months ago
Rewarding Undetectability to End HIV with SHINE's Co-Founder & CEO Mackenzie Copley
Ben revisits the application of innovation to deliver healthcare transformation – this time the merging technology with social science to reward undetectability in the fight against HIV. We meet Mackenzie Copley, Co-Founder & CEO of SHINE, who shares his journey from a young volunteer to creating a groundbreaking app that incentivizes HIV patients to remain virally suppressed by providing financial rewards. They discuss the economic and ethical implications of this approach and SHINE's potential impact on ending the HIV epidemic. Mackenzie also details the pilot project in Las Vegas and the regulatory challenges faced, ensuring the app's effectiveness and security for participants. This episode is a compelling look into how innovative incentives can transform global health. Tune in for insights on compassion, technology, and the future of HIV treatment.
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00:00 Introduction to
the Podcast
00:33 Why Focus on
HIV?
01:46 Meet Mackenzie
Copley
02:21 Mackenzie's
Journey into HIV Advocacy
04:39 Founding One
Tent Health
05:36 Achievements
and Recognition
06:34 Introduction to
SHINE
07:00 The 90-90-90
Plan Explained
08:55 The Vision
Behind SHINE
12:34 Funding and
Sustainability
16:14 Challenges and
Future Plans
20:39 Choosing Las
Vegas for the Pilot
21:39 The Impact of
Trump's HIV Program
22:58 SHINE: Tech
Startup or Program Implementation?
25:01 Mission
Statement: Wrapping the World in Love
27:37 Ensuring Data
Privacy and HIPAA Compliance
32:35 Future
Expansion and Long-Term Strategy
37:04 Call to Action:
Join SHINE's Journey
37:52 Contact
Information and Final Thoughts
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A Shot in the Arm Podcast
Welcome to A Shot In The Arm Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the heart of global health. Since our launch in 2019, we've released over 150 episodes that illuminate the intersection of innovation and equity in healthcare. Join me, your host Ben Plumley—a global infectious disease strategist and passionate HIV advocate, along with our expert team of co-hosts, as we engage in compelling, character-driven conversations with a diverse array of guests from around the world. Together, we explore the intricate connections between everyday lives and biomedical research, tackling pressing issues like pandemic preparedness, climate disruption, and the impact of conflict. Tune in as we uncover the stories and insights that shape our collective health narrative, making complex topics both entertaining and accessible. Let's embark on this journey to improve lives, one episode at a time!
