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Healthcare Trailblazers

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114 episodes

2 months ago

Send us a text Learn how you can scale your care team with AI: https://link.CareCo.ai/rmvhvq In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Chris Ellis, CEO of Thatch, following their impressive $40 million Series B funding round led by Index Ventures with strategic investment from ADP Ventures. Chris breaks down how Thatch is revolutionizing employee health benefits through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA), allowing employees to choose their own health plans while...

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Send us a text Learn how you can scale your care team with AI: https://link.CareCo.ai/rmvhvq In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Chris Ellis, CEO of Thatch, following their impressive $40 million Series B funding round led by Index Ventures with strategic investment from ADP Ventures. Chris breaks down how Thatch is revolutionizing employee health benefits through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA), allowing employees to choose their own health plans while...

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Entrepreneurship,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/114)

Healthcare Trailblazers

Health Insurance Revolution: How Thatch is Building the Healthcare Marketplace America Needs

Send us a text Learn how you can scale your care team with AI: https://link.CareCo.ai/rmvhvq In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Chris Ellis, CEO of Thatch, following their impressive $40 million Series B funding round led by Index Ventures with strategic investment from ADP Ventures. Chris breaks down how Thatch is revolutionizing employee health benefits through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA), allowing employees to choose their own health plans while...

2 months ago

41 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Silicon Valley Meets Healthcare: Red Flags, Advice, and Why Full Stack Healthtech is the Future

Send us a text Learn how you can scale your care team with AI: https://link.CareCo.ai/rmvhvq In this episode I sit down with Steve Wardell, managing partner at Wardell Advisors LLC, for an eye-opening conversation that peels back the curtain on healthcare venture capital. Drawing parallels between HBO's Silicon Valley and the real digital health VC world, Wardell breaks down the psychology behind investor behavior, explains why playing "hard to get" with VCs can backfire, and reveals the red...

2 months ago

48 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

CMMI Director Abe Sutton on AI, New WISeR and ASM Models & the Future of Medicare

Send us a text In this episode, CMMI Director Abe Sutton shares his unique journey from the private sector back to government service and reveals how he's rapidly transforming Medicare through innovative payment models. Sutton discusses the newly launched WISER (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) model, which leverages AI technology to reduce fraud and waste in Medicare, and the upcoming ASM (Ambulatory Specialty Model) targeting heart failure and lower back pain. The conversation ...

4 months ago

50 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Solving Provider Burnout using AI with Serial Entrepreneur David Norris CEO of Affineon Health

Send us a text In this episode of Healthcare Trailblazers, we sit down with David Norris, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Affineon Health, for an in-depth conversation about tackling one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: provider burnout. With 2025 marking a pivotal year for AI adoption in healthcare, particularly around administrative burden relief and provider burnout solutions, David shares his unique perspective from both sides of the funding equation as co-founder of Affineon and ...

4 months ago

37 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Dr. Boris Vabson on Medicare Advantage Reform: From Soviet Union to CMMI's Major Policy Transformation

Send us a text In this episode of Healthcare Trailblazers, host speaks with Dr. Boris Vabson, head of Medicare Advantage policy at CMMI (Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation). Dr. Vabson shares his fascinating journey from being born in the Soviet Union to becoming a Harvard health economist focused on dysfunctional healthcare systems. The conversation explores Medicare Advantage's evolution since 1965, current challenges including cost inefficiencies and prior authorization burdens,...

4 months ago

37 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

This AI Startup Is Giving 30,000 Overworked Clinicians Their Lives Back | Alon Joffe of Eleos Health

Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Alon Joffe, CEO of Israeli AI startup Eleos, for a fascinating deep dive into how behavioral health documentation is being revolutionized. What makes this conversation compelling is learning why Israel has become such a health tech powerhouse - with $1.2 billion in funding in 2024 alone and digital medical records dating back to the 1970s. Alon breaks down how his AI technology reduces clinical documentation time by over 70% for mental health wo...

5 months ago

35 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

This Medical Device Changes EVERYTHING | Gabby Lawrence, Sr. Director, Clinical Solutioning @TytoCare

Send us a text In this episode of Healthcare Trailblazers, host Mendel sits down with Gabby Lawrence, Senior Director of Clinical Solutioning at TytoCare. TytoCare offers the Home Smart Clinic - for accessible, high-quality primary care from home, with no compromises, featuring artificial-intelligence-powered features to enable its telehealth platform to perform diagnostic capabilities. Gabby, an epidemiologist by background, explains how TytoCare's FDA-cleared handheld device with modular at...

5 months ago

25 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Congressman Jake Auchincloss on Healthcare Reform, RFK Jr.'s Policies, and Government Efficiency

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) discusses critical healthcare policy issues, including his bipartisan proposal to fund community health centers through a nationwide sugary beverage tax. The Massachusetts Democrat shares pointed criticism of RFK Jr.'s approach to healthcare, arguing that while chronic disease is a genuine crisis, the current administration's methods threaten critical scientific institutions and public health infrastructure. The conve...

6 months ago

54 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Former Medicare Director Dr. Meena Seshamani on Healthcare Innovation, Policy, and Value-Based Care

Send us a text In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Meena Seshamani, who recently completed her tenure as Director of Medicare at CMS, for a candid conversation about the future of healthcare in America. Drawing from her extensive experience as both a practicing physician and healthcare leader, Dr. Seshamani breaks down complex topics including the distinctions between healthcare waste, fraud, and abuse, and the transformation toward value-based care models. The discussion explor...

9 months ago

44 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

How SeamlessMD Turned 90% Rejection Into Long-Term Success

Send us a text This episode is sponsored by CareCo. In an industry desperate for efficiency, we're helping care teams manage 40% more patients while cutting costs by 28%. The math works. Learn more: careco.ai In this episode of the Healthcare Trailblazers podcast, Mendel and Josh Liu discuss the challenges and lessons learned in the healthcare startup space. They explore the importance of targeting the right partners, understanding clinical workflows, and validating financial incentives. The...

9 months ago

50 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

The $5 Mailer Debate: Are We Wasting Money in Healthcare?

Send us a text In this episode of The Healthcare Trailblazers Podcast, we dive into the world of healthcare engagement with Dan Fox, Managing Director of Healthcare at Drips. Dan shares how his team is transforming patient communication by integrating proven strategies from performance marketing into healthcare—breaking down barriers created by compliance and outdated practices. Learn why direct mail is a thing of the past, how SMS is revolutionizing patient outreach, and what the future hold...

10 months ago

27 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Medicare Advantage: Helping or Hurting Patients?

Send us a text Explore the groundbreaking insights into value-based care, chronic care management, and care coordination in this episode of The Healthcare Trailblazers Podcast. Our guest shares their firsthand experience building a successful care management program from scratch, tackling the barriers within the healthcare system, and driving real results for patients and providers. We dive deep into the complexities of Medicare, the challenges of patient cost sharing, and the critical role c...

10 months ago

30 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Inside the World’s Biggest Healthcare Conference

Send us a text In this episode of The Healthcare Trailblazers, we dive into the upcoming HIMSS 2025 Global Health Conference with Joanne Klinedinst, VP of Content and Programming. Joanne shares what makes this year’s event special, from cutting-edge programming on AI and cybersecurity to inspiring speakers like Simone Biles. Get an inside look at what goes into planning one of the healthcare industry’s largest events and find out how HIMSS is shaping the future of healthcare. Whether you’re a...

10 months ago

41 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Why AI Alone Won’t Solve Physician Burnout!

Send us a text In this episode of Healthcare Trailblazers, we dive into the complexities of modern healthcare with Dr. Anwar Jebran, Medical Director of Health Informatics at Oak Street Health. We discuss the balance between innovation and practicality, the role of AI in addressing physician burnout, and the challenges startups face in healthcare's profit-driven landscape. Plus, we explore how the U.S. drives global healthcare innovation and why bold visions often fall short. Key Takeaways: T...

11 months ago

36 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

How a Simple Mat Could Drastically Reduce Amputations

Send us a text In this episode of the Healthcare Trailblazers podcast, we dive into the groundbreaking technology behind Podimetrics' SmartMat, a device designed to prevent diabetic foot ulcers and ultimately save limbs. Join us as we talk with Gary Rothenberg, Medical Director at Podimetrics, about how this simple, easy-to-use mat is addressing alarming amputation rates among diabetic patients, especially within underrepresented communities. Discover how this device, developed to integrate s...

11 months ago

30 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Why 'Pivoting' Could Kill Your Startup's Future!

Send us a text In this episode of Healthcare Trailblazers, we sit down with Pavani Munjuluri, CEO of Cognitive Health Technologies, to explore the challenges and hidden pitfalls of the AI-driven revenue cycle management (RCM) space. Pavani shares her unique insights on why overfunding can sometimes be a startup's biggest mistake and how her company survived in a highly competitive market dominated by a giant that ultimately failed. Through Pavani’s journey, we discuss: The founder's perspecti...

11 months ago

31 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Hospital Costs Exposed: Can CINs Save Healthcare?

Send us a text In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of value-based care with Dr. TJ Reddington, founder and CEO of the Reddington Group. Known for his expertise in clinically integrated networks (CINs), Dr. Reddington shares insights into how healthcare systems can drastically reduce costs and improve patient care by adopting risk-based models. From his groundbreaking work at Christ Hospital to his time as Ohio’s Medicaid director, Dr. Reddington has successfully pioneered strategi...

11 months ago

36 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

The Costly Mistakes Hospitals Make with Primary Care Patients!

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Healthcare Trailblazers podcast! In this episode, recorded in beautiful Orlando, Florida, we sit down with David Banks, Group CEO of AdventHealth, to discuss the transformative vision AdventHealth is bringing to healthcare. We explore how this leading health organization is rethinking primary care, reducing reliance on hospitals, and innovating with value-based care strategies to enhance patient outcomes. David sheds light on his experie...

1 year ago

49 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Genetic Testing: Diagnosing Diseases Before Birth?

Send us a text In this episode of The Healthcare Trailblazers, we delve into the world of genetic testing and the breakthroughs reshaping our approach to rare diseases, led by GeneDx’s innovative CEO. From diagnosing genetic conditions in newborns to leveraging AI in genetic research, we uncover the ethical dilemmas, challenges, and triumphs of modern precision medicine. Join us as we explore the impact of this revolutionary approach on families, healthcare systems, and the future of personal...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Healthcare Trailblazers

Your medical data isn’t as private as you think!

Send us a text Komissarchik, CEO and co-founder of Glendor. Julia shares her insights on how AI is transforming healthcare, the challenges of de-identifying sensitive patient data, and the future of AI-driven solutions in the medical field. We explore the role of AI in protecting patient privacy while ensuring access to the data needed for innovation and research. Key Takeaways: AI and Privacy in Healthcare: Learn how Glendor's technology is revolutionizing data de-identification to balance...

1 year ago

30 minutes