The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show
Real Conversations. Real Leaders. Real Access. The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show is where today’s healthcare visionaries share the insights that drive tomorrow’s transformation. Hosted by Michael Stamatinos, the show features bold, unscripted conversations with health system executives, payer leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors who are reshaping what’s possible in care delivery, access, and innovation. With over 130 episodes and counting, each conversation delivers practical wisdom, thought-provoking stories, and relationship-centered lessons you won’t find on a conference stage. The Show Is More Than a Series. It’s a Signal. Each episode amplifies a simple idea: Relationship equity is the currency of progress in healthcare. Through candid interviews and shared strategies, the show doesn’t just entertain—it helps founders, executives, and decision-makers discover the people and patterns behind healthcare’s most meaningful movements. What You’ll Discover: * How top leaders are rethinking access, equity, and outcomes * Playbooks from founders navigating GTM and adoption * How investors evaluate more than just financial returns * The hidden levers of trust in enterprise healthcare
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Welcome to another engaging episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where we explore the minds shaping the future of healthcare, technology, and beyond.
Today, we are excited to feature Annika Lundström, a pioneering force in healthcare technology and the creator of the groundbreaking mental health platform, ReMinded. Reminded is transforming how mental health is understood and diagnosed through saliva-based cortisol detection. By leveraging advanced nanotechnology, this groundbreaking approach enables early detection of stress and depression while addressing the stigma around mental health diagnostics.
Join us as Annika recounts her impressive career trajectory, providing insights into how technology and healthcare intersect. We discuss the ethical dimensions of digital health, the intertwining of art and innovation, and the global trends reshaping healthcare's future.
This conversation transcends traditional boundaries, where creativity intersects with science, breathing new life into healthcare.
From Athlete to Innovator: Annika’s background as a Youth Olympian in table tennis didn’t just teach her discipline—it laid the foundation for her entrepreneurial resilience. She shares how the mental toughness honed in the sports arena became her secret weapon in navigating the challenges of a startup.
Redefining Mental Healthcare: At the heart of Annika’s mission is a groundbreaking invention: a biosensor capable of detecting cortisol through saliva. This innovation holds the power to revolutionize mental health diagnostics, offering remote, data-driven solutions that could reduce stigma and improve lives worldwide.
Tackling Startup Challenges: Annika candidly discusses the hurdles of early-stage funding, including the difficult decision to simplify her product design. She shares how constructive criticism became her compass, guiding her team to secure critical investments and refine their vision.
Leadership Insights for the Future: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the culture Annika is fostering at Reminded—a supportive, high-performance environment where small wins are celebrated, and resilience under pressure is a shared value.
Driving Forward with Purpose: With clinical trials on the horizon and FDA approval in her sights, Annika reveals her strategic blueprint for scaling innovation. From securing institutional partnerships to building a sustainable business model with insurance reimbursement at its core, she’s paving the way for a healthier, data-driven future.
Why Watch?
This isn’t just a story about innovation—it’s a lesson in perseverance, vision, and the power of believing in yourself. Annika’s journey will inspire you to take risks, embrace feedback, and pursue meaningful change. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a healthcare professional, or someone passionate about mental health, this episode is packed with actionable insights and motivation.
Key Takeaways for Innovators:
"You’ll never feel ready—start now."
Break down long-term goals into manageable tasks to stay focused.
Success in startups is as much about mental resilience as execution.
💬 Annika’s Advice for Entrepreneurs:
Dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to your vision while staying mindful of your mental health. Execution under pressure and celebrating small wins are vital for progress.
Follow Annika Lundstrom on LinkedIn: / annika-lundstrom-520943218
Learn more about Reminded at: https://reminded.fi/
The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light.
Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn.
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, hosted by Michael Stamatinos. In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of healthcare access and innovation with Darren Schaupp, Co-Founder and CEO of SiteLabs. With over 25 years of experience in global health initiatives, Darren has dedicated his career to breaking barriers in healthcare delivery and improving access for underserved populations.
Darren shares his journey from working on neglected tropical diseases in Africa and Asia to founding SiteLabs in the United States. He discusses the power of early diagnostics in transforming patient outcomes and the unique potential of independent pharmacies to bridge healthcare gaps for millions of Americans.
Key Highlights:
Darren's personal journey into healthcare leadership and the experiences that shaped his mission.
The untapped potential of independent pharmacies in providing localized, trusted care to underserved communities.
How lessons from global health initiatives are being applied to solve pressing healthcare challenges in the U.S.
The evolving role of pharmacies in the healthcare system, including test-to-treat capabilities and expanded prescribing authority.
Real-world impact stories, like Jaheem’s, that demonstrate the importance of proximity and convenience in healthcare access.
Darren also explores how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated innovation in healthcare delivery, reshaping the regulatory environment and opening doors for pharmacists to play a more critical role in care.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, policymaker, or someone passionate about improving healthcare access, this episode offers invaluable insights into the future of healthcare delivery and the role of innovation in creating a healthier world.
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Gain actionable insights into how Darren and his team at SiteLabs are reshaping healthcare access for the 100 million Americans who are unengaged in care. Follow Darren on LinkedIn: / darrenschaupp
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay updated on more thought-provoking conversations with healthcare leaders who are driving meaningful change. The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light.
Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn.
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2 days ago
Welcome to another engaging episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where we explore the minds shaping the future of healthcare, technology, and beyond.
Today, we are excited to feature Annika Lundström, a pioneering force in healthcare technology and the creator of the groundbreaking mental health platform, ReMinded. Reminded is transforming how mental health is understood and diagnosed through saliva-based cortisol detection. By leveraging advanced nanotechnology, this groundbreaking approach enables early detection of stress and depression while addressing the stigma around mental health diagnostics.
Join us as Annika recounts her impressive career trajectory, providing insights into how technology and healthcare intersect. We discuss the ethical dimensions of digital health, the intertwining of art and innovation, and the global trends reshaping healthcare's future.
This conversation transcends traditional boundaries, where creativity intersects with science, breathing new life into healthcare.
From Athlete to Innovator: Annika’s background as a Youth Olympian in table tennis didn’t just teach her discipline—it laid the foundation for her entrepreneurial resilience. She shares how the mental toughness honed in the sports arena became her secret weapon in navigating the challenges of a startup.
Redefining Mental Healthcare: At the heart of Annika’s mission is a groundbreaking invention: a biosensor capable of detecting cortisol through saliva. This innovation holds the power to revolutionize mental health diagnostics, offering remote, data-driven solutions that could reduce stigma and improve lives worldwide.
Tackling Startup Challenges: Annika candidly discusses the hurdles of early-stage funding, including the difficult decision to simplify her product design. She shares how constructive criticism became her compass, guiding her team to secure critical investments and refine their vision.
Leadership Insights for the Future: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the culture Annika is fostering at Reminded—a supportive, high-performance environment where small wins are celebrated, and resilience under pressure is a shared value.
Driving Forward with Purpose: With clinical trials on the horizon and FDA approval in her sights, Annika reveals her strategic blueprint for scaling innovation. From securing institutional partnerships to building a sustainable business model with insurance reimbursement at its core, she’s paving the way for a healthier, data-driven future.
Why Watch?
This isn’t just a story about innovation—it’s a lesson in perseverance, vision, and the power of believing in yourself. Annika’s journey will inspire you to take risks, embrace feedback, and pursue meaningful change. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a healthcare professional, or someone passionate about mental health, this episode is packed with actionable insights and motivation.
Key Takeaways for Innovators:
"You’ll never feel ready—start now."
Break down long-term goals into manageable tasks to stay focused.
Success in startups is as much about mental resilience as execution.
💬 Annika’s Advice for Entrepreneurs:
Dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to your vision while staying mindful of your mental health. Execution under pressure and celebrating small wins are vital for progress.
Follow Annika Lundstrom on LinkedIn: / annika-lundstrom-520943218
Learn more about Reminded at: https://reminded.fi/
The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light.
Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn.
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2 days ago
In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "The two sides of healthcare innovation: Bridging the Gap Between Engineers & Clinicians", we interview Monica Jain M.D. - a General and Endocrine Surgeon and the Surgical Innovation Officer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
You'll Discover:
The role of leadership & culture for healthcare innovation
Patient engagement for solution-driven innovation
COVID: The spur in innovation & patient safety
Measuring healthcare innovation success
With a background in Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Innovation, Dr. Jain is passionate about narrowing the divide between innovative technologies and their clinical applications. She has consulted for and mentored numerous healthcare startup companies, and works on several leadership, education, clinical efficacy, human factors, and quality improvement projects.
Twitter: @MonicaJL_MD
https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/research...
The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light. Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare.
Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn.
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In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "Human-Centered Design: Taking Time to Understand Patients, & Providers to Create Better Solutions" we interview Sonia Panigrahy, MPH, UXC - Senior Director of Clinical Excellence & Innovation at Community Health Care Association of NYS (CHCANYS), and A Primary Care Transformation and Research Consultant.
You'll Discover:
The problem with not understanding human behavior in healthcare
Seeking to understand the patient to connect them to the social needs they have.
Designing, developing products, and adopting user experience research
Connect with Sonia Panigraphy here: / soniapanigrahy www.soniapanigrahy.com
Author Sonia Panigrahy (Pah-Nee-Grah-Hee), is a public health professional, world traveler, adventure seeker, fitness enthusiast, and published author. Her motto is that life is too short to be bored! As a mission-driven healthcare leader and user experience (UX) consultant, she's skilled in transforming visions into viable, feasible, and desirable solutions.
The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light.
Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn.