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Saturday Aug 24, 2024
HeartSecure: Empowering People with Affordable Cardiac Screenings At-Home
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq, CEO and Founder of Biotricity joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Heart Health Channels. Dr. Al-Siddiq is recognized as a leader and innovator in the healthcare space, frequently speaking and publishing on thought-provoking topics in healthcare, such as AI and the democratization of quality medical care.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq discuss the following:
Why should listeners take a moment to think about their heart health, especially those who don’t have a known history of heart disease?
Why is heart disease still the number 1 killer in the world with all our technology and resources?
We have so many digital health wearables, why cant we just use them to figure out our heart health?
Can you discuss the importance of preventative care?
How does Biotricity’s direct-to-consumer heart health screening service, HeartSecure, help users maintain their overall health through this preventative approach?
Healthcare accessibility remains a prominent issue in the U.S. today. How does HeartSecure address the issue of healthcare accessibility disparities?
Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq, CEO and founder of Biotricity, is a leader in healthcare and innovation. He is recognized internationally as a serial entrepreneur, former investment advisor, an expert in corporate strategy, and an innovative technologist.
Waqaas is deeply vested in the potential that IoT-connected technology, enhanced with AI, could bring to healthcare. He is often a guest or keynote speaker at major conferences, podcasts, and media outlets, including Forbes, Bloomberg, Fox, CNBC, and Yahoo! Waqaas frequently speaks and publishes on thought-provoking topics such as AI, the implementation of new technologies into the healthcare sphere, and the development of medical devices for underserved communities.
Waqaas has been distinguished for his various state-of-the-art designs in digital, analog, embedded, and micro-electro-mechanical products. He has held several high-level design positions at IBM, AMD, and Intel. Additionally, he has vast experience leading various groups through his board experience and executive roles within start-ups, mid-sized companies, and non-profits. Waqaas has raised over $150M as an entrepreneur and built companies recognized as leaders in their space, successfully commercializing over 15 products in multiple countries.
Website: https://www.biotricity.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biotricity X: https://twitter.com/biotricity_incLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biotricity
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Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Transforming Healthcare through Technology Automation Management of Medical Devices
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Jinesh Patel, CEO and Co-Founder of Uptime Health, a ground-breaking company providing cutting edge medical device technology automation management joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare, Technology and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jinesh Patel discuss the following:
First, can you explain for our listeners what is meant by UptimeHealth’s mission of providing technology automation management for medical devices? What service does your company provide and who uses your services?
Why is this important for health care providers?
For those of us who are consumers - and patients – how do we know if our medical care providers are maintaining their critical technology? How does this impact our level of care?
I see that you have earned a prestigious spot on the Forbes 2021 Next 1000 honoree list – what is this award and how did you make the list?
As an expert in medical technology innovation and management, can you tell us what you see for the future of medical technology – and how that will impact patient care over the next few years?
A Forbes 2021 NEXT 1000 honoree, Jinesh Patel is a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator, having founded two successful companies and holding several patents in the medical technology domain. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of UptimeHealth, which offers cutting-edge technology automation management for medical devices.
Before co-founding UptimeHealth, Jinesh served as the Clinical Engineering Manager for the most extensive health system in Austin, TX. He is widely recognized as the foremost expert in asset management technology and compliance automation, particularly within the outpatient and ambulatory sectors. Jinesh has also been honored as a 2023 Boston Business Journal "40 Under 40"award recipient, as a finalist in the 2019 Top 40 Global Entrepreneurship World Cup and was a winning entrepreneur at 1st Annual Revere Partners HUB PitchEvent in 2022, He is also a noted speaker, empowering entrepreneurs for success and achievement.
Jinesh holds an MBA, complemented by a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, both from Texas A&M University.
Website: https://www.uptimehealth.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uptimehealth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptimehealth X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/uptimehealth
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
The Patient Engagement Revolution is Here!
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Jenna Hagan, Pre-Sales Director at NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jenna Hagan discuss the following:
Two concepts I’ve been hearing about lately are the “digital front door” and the idea of a “closed loop patient experience.” Why don’t we start by breaking down what those terms mean and how they connect?
Why is it so important that practices keep up with evolving patient expectations in this area?
What solutions does NextGen Healthcare offer for patient engagement?
What results have been experienced by NextGen clients who implement these patient engagement solutions?
How does offering a better patient experience simultaneously improve the provider/staff experience?
Jenna Hagan is a Director of Pre-Sales at NextGen Healthcare who specializes in practice management, patient experience, and financial solutions. Prior to working for NextGen, she served as a practice administrator. She is also a certified athletic trainer and wore many hats serving as a physician extender with both financial and clinical orthopaedic expertise. Jenna has a strong command of PM, RCMS and all financial/administrative aspects of running a successful independent ambulatory practice.
Website: https://www.nextgen.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/NextGenHealthcare Twitter: https://twitter.com/NextGen Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenhealthcareinc Instagram: https://instagram.com/nextgenhealthcare
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Realeve Offers Scientific Breakthrough for Central Nervous System Disorders
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Dr. Peter Bonutti, M.D., a surgeon, inventor, author, professor, consultant, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience again joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Peter Bonutti discuss the following:
You were a guest on the show previously and talked about cluster headaches and strokes and Realeve —the first externally powered implantable micro-neuromodulation device. You have insights on Central Nervous System Disorders (CNS) and the Blood Brain Barrier…let's break it down.
What is the Blood Brain Barrier and why is it so important in the treatment of CNS disorders?
What have you discovered and why is this break-through for CNS disorders? What kind of CNS disorders do you address?
You have more than 700 patients using the Realeve product how soon will you address the BBB with patients using Realeve?
You have assembled a scientific advisory board—who are these experts and what is your mission together?
How can potential patients and medical professionals learn more about Realeve? Where can they sign up?
Dr. Peter Bonutti, M.D. is a surgeon, inventor, author, professor, consultant, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. He is the founder of Bonutti Research, a medical device incubator that has developed products and technology used around the world, including UVCeed, and maintains his clinical and surgical practice, focusing on adult knee and hip arthroplasty and integration of robotics into surgical procedures.
Dr. Bonutti is a pioneer in Minimally Invasive Surgery, has over 500 patents and applications, more than 700 licenses and multiple FDA-approved products to date. Major corporations leveraging his technology include Hitachi, Medtronic, Kyphon, Covidien, US Surgical, Biomet, Arthrocare, Synthes, Zimmer/Biomet and Stryker. He is a prolific speaker, lecturing internationally, and has trained over 100 surgeons on his surgical techniques.
In his career, Dr. Bonutti has received more than a dozen industry honors and awards for his achievements. Dr. Bonutti earned his medical degree at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation with international fellowships in Canada, Australia, and Austria.
Website: https://www.realeve.net
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Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Giving Surgeons Control of the Incision
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tim Tobin, the CEO of Planatome, a medical device company that applies atomic-level polishing from the semiconductor industry to create advanced surgical blades that lead to better patient outcomes joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels.
Where did you get the idea to use technology from the semiconductor industry to sharpen surgical blades?
How does the process sharpen the blades?
Is there any way to quantify how much sharper it is than a blade that has been sharpened by grinding?
What are the benefits to the physician of having a sharper blade? Are there any benefits to the patient?
Scars are a major concern of every surgeon and every patient. I'm interested to know how having a sharper surgical blade helps decrease the odds of patient scars?
Do you have surgeons currently using the blades for procedures? What has been their experience?
Tim Tobin has been in the semiconductor industry for over 25 years holding leadership, sales, and technical positions at Motorola, SpeedFam-IPEC, and Metron Technology, prior to co-founding Entrepix, Inc., in 1998. Tobin has a master’s degree in Microelectronic Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics from State University of New York at Geneseo.
Website: https://planatome.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/planatome
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Genetic and Genetic Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Karen Grinzaid, Assistant Professor of Human Genetics and Executive Director of JScreen, a national online genetic disease screening program based out of Emory University School of Medicine again joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Karen Grinzaid discuss the following:
Tell us about jscreen.org – what you do and what kind of genetic diseases and genetic cancers do you test for?
Tell me first about genetic testing for cancer – are many cancers genetic and if you find you have one what are the options?
Tell us about testing for genetic diseases and again once you find out the information how to best use it?
How does one get tested – explain the process of how to get the test, and the results?
Please just summarize how important and easy it is go get genetic and cancer genetic screening?
Karen Grinzaid is Assistant Professor of Human Genetics and Executive Director of JScreen, a national online genetic disease screening program based out of Emory University School of Medicine. She has extensive experience in genetic counseling and testing, clinical care and clinical research. Karen is proud of JScreen’s success in helping couples across the U.S. have healthy babies and in giving people the information they need to help prevent the devastating effects of hereditary cancer.
Karen received her B.A. in Psychology from Northwestern University and her M.S. in Human Genetics from Sarah Lawrence College. She is certified in Genetic Counseling by the American Board of Medical Genetics/American Board of Genetic Counseling and as a Clinical Research Coordinator through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
About JScreen
JScreen is a national non-profit public health initiative dedicated to preventing genetic diseases and cancer common in Jewish and other populations. Headquartered in Atlanta at Emory University School of Medicine, the JScreen initiative provides convenient at-home access to cutting-edge genetic testing technology, patient education, and genetic counseling services. JScreen believes the combination of education, access to premier genetic screening technologies, and personalized, confidential support are the keys to preventing devastating diseases.
Website: https://www.jscreen.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: @MyJScreen Instagram: @GetJScreened Twitter: @MyJScreen
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Global Trends in Medical Technology: A Marketer’s perspective
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Lisa Eyo Andrews the CEO and Founder of This Is LD, a global digital marketing agency joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Health Marketing Channels. On today's program we will be looking at Global trends in medical technology, from a Marketer’s perspective.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Lisa Eyo Andrews discuss the following:
From a marketer’s perspective, can you discuss why medical technology has emerged as a critically important solution for world health issues?
Can you tell me how you – and marketers in your specialized field, help to educate the marketplace regarding medical technology innovation?
Medical technology is a very complex field – how does a global marketing expert such as you – and your team – stay abreast of regulatory requirements while championing best marketing practices?
What are the key trends and impacts of the global medical technology sector from your viewpoint?
Based on your experience, would a marketing professional entering the field today secure the level of expertise needed to create excellence for a medtech client?
Lisa Eyo Andrews is the CEO and Founder of This Is LD, a global digital marketing agency that specializes in healthcare, technology, and education.
Lisa is an industry thought leader, speaker, author, and a social impact advocate for entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses. With extensive experience also serving as both Creative Director and white-label Development Lead for various agencies and companies worldwide, Lisa has earned a reputation as an authority in the field. She has made significant contributions to discussions and panels on topics such as digital development, future technologies, and best practices.
This is LD has emerged as an expert provider of digital marketing solutions, earning accolades as one of the top SEO agencies in Vancouver, and one of the best digital agencies in London for 2023.
Website: https://thisisld.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareldglobal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreLD X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/thisisLDGlobal Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/company/thisisld
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Impacting Healthcare: ASAAR Medical’s Accountable Care Organization Reach Program
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Dr. Anjan Patel, the dynamic creator, Founder and CEO of ASAAR Medical and its Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Reach Program joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Anjan Patel discuss the following:
Can you please explain to our audience what an Accountable Care Organization is and what ASAAR Medical’s ACO Reach Program is?
Tell our audience of potential or current patients why they would want to work with a physician who is participating in an ACO? What are the advantages to them?
Likewise to our prior question, what are the advantages to doctors for working within or joining an ACO like ASAAR Medical’s ACO Reach Program?
Technology seems to be a significant component of your ACO Reach. How does ASAAR Medical's technology platform assist practices in improving overall support?
Dr. Anjan Patel is an attentive and compassionate primary care doctor treating patients in Boca Raton, Florida and its surrounding communities. His approach to practice is to make the patient the primary focus, ensuring that each of his patients receives quality care. Dr. Patel holds a certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Patel received his medical/residency training at Underwood-Memorial Hospital, a Thomas Jefferson Affiliate.
Two weeks out of residency, Dr. Patel took a leap and opened up his first private practice and grew it to become one of the leading primary care physician practices in the Boca Raton area. He further expanded his network by opening up chiropractic facilities in the Palm Beaches, expanding primary care offices as well as a thriving MSO.
Dr. Patel is the creator, founder and CEO of ASAAR Medical and its Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Reach Program. He created ASAAR because of his passion for improving patient outcomes through the use of innovative technologies that make better use of patient and caregiver data combined with changing financial incentives for providers. He is considered a leading figure in the effort to transform healthcare for the better.
Website: https://www.asaarmedical.com
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Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Jason Povio, the President and COO for Eagle Telemedicine, the leader in technology-enabled, inpatient care for sustainable healthcare resilience again joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Telemedicine Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jason Povio discuss the following:
Many of today’s hospitals, rural hospitals in particular, face a number of challenges, in delivering specialty coverage. What are some of most significant short-term and long-term obstacles that rural hospitals face?
How is Telemedicine solving the challenges faced by these hospitals?
What are some ways telemedicine is delivering long-term value?
What approach does your company, Eagle Telemedicine take to address inpatient and outpatient care for hospitals? What are some key differentiators that you provide?
Is it working? Are these hospitals seeing improvements as a result of implementing telemedicine?
Jason Povio serves as President and Chief Operating Officer for Eagle Telemedicine. In this role, Jason has oversight over all aspects of the business, including operations, program implementation, post-implementation support, credentialing as well as marketing and business development.
He has a diverse background in systems engineering along with broad experience in healthcare, working in large integrated healthcare systems in a number of operational excellence and executive positions.
Jason received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Masters of Science in Engineering Management from the University of South Florida along with several Graduate Certificates in Quality and Change Management. He also holds a Lean Healthcare Certification and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the University of Michigan.
Website: https://www.eagletelemedicine.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/EagleTelemedicine Twitter: @EagleTelemed Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/eagle-telemedicine
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Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Alex Kleinman, the Senior Vice President & Global Segment Leader, of Healthcare at Genpact that leads the Healthcare business for Genpact and serves as Strategy Leader for the company's Consumer & Healthcare vertical joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Alex Kleinman discuss the following:
Can you tell us about Genpact and your role within the company?
The future of healthcare is data-driven, but can you explain how analytics is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)?
Can you share some AI use cases for our listeners to really understand the benefits to patients and the role of Genpact in the overall process?
How do you see AI within the healthcare industry evolving?
What do you see for the future of Genpact in the healthcare vertical?
Alex Kleinman leads the Healthcare business for Genpact and serves as Strategy Leader for the company’s Consumer & Healthcare vertical. He led Genpact’s Pharmacovigilance Signal Management SaaS business until its sale in 2022.
He’s known as a creative strategic thinker and problem solver that builds and mobilizes talented, diverse teams to drive transformation for clients. Alex previously served as Strategy & Growth Leader and Senior Client Partner for Genpact’s Consumer Goods, Retail, Life Sciences & Healthcare (CGRLH) business.
Alex joined Genpact in 2018 from Gartner, where he was Head of Corporate Strategy and Partnerships for its CEB subsidiary. His 20-year career includes stints within the Healthcare and Life Sciences practices of McKinsey & Company, the Advisory Board Company, and molecular imaging start-up Bioscan. His responsibilities within these firms included corporate development, marketing and general management responsibilities.
Alex holds a BA from Haverford College and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. He is based in the Washington, DC area.
Website: https://www.genpact.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProudToBeGenpact Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genpact Twitter: https://twitter.com/genpact
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