The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show

This riveting episode of Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show welcomes Dr. Larissa May, MD, MSPH, MBA, Assistant Clinical Ventures Officer at UC Davis Health Ventures Office, a seasoned pioneer in healthcare innovation, who took an unconventional sabbatical to drive change within the healthcare system.Dr. May, shares her transformative journey from the emergency room to the forefront of healthcare innovation. Despite her accomplishments, she once wondered if her expertise would be better utilized elsewhere, like in industrial healthcare or public health. But upon her colleague's advice that "good leaders need to stay and make changes in healthcare," she decided to play an active role in catalyzing change from within.Her out-of-the-box sabbatical diverged from the norms of a strictly clinical setting, delving into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation. She explored diverse perspectives to identify healthcare gaps and drive progress - redefining the concept of sabbaticals in academia.In this episode, she shares her insights on healthcare innovation, which stem not only from technological advancements but from an attitude of perpetual growth. By questioning the status quo, she persevered to lead several innovative programs, transform healthcare delivery, access, and enhance clinical and product innovation as part of her sabbatical.Dr. May discusses the palpable gap between future goals and current reality in the healthcare system, suggesting that this space should be filled by thoughtful leaders, clinicians, and administrators alike. She emphasizes that the path of consistent improvement often becomes challenging due to the culture of compliance rather than innovation within healthcare. She also underpins the essence of leading from the front lines and encouraging an environment that welcomes mistakes as opportunities for learning. According to her, more sabbaticals ought to be encouraged, as they offer a unique perspective on the system, allowing necessary time for reflection, planning, and innovation.Reasons to watch this powerful episode: Insightful Observations: Experience Dr. Larissa May's insights on bridging the healthcare innovation gap based on her unique sabbatical experiences.Understanding Innovation: This episode portrays a well-rounded understanding of innovation, going beyond mere technological advancements.Unconventional Sabbaticals: Discover how a sabbatical can offer fresh perspectives and drive impactful changes within the healthcare system.Impactful Leadership: Glean valuable leadership strategies and ideas on empowering change from the frontlines from Dr. May's experiences.Driving System Change: Learn practical ways to transform healthcare from someone who's actively challenging the status quo.Follow Dr. May on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-may-md-msph-mba-29044717/Don't forget to listen until the end as she emphasizes the tug of war between innovation and traditional practices and how her strategic sabbatical has determinedly worked to bridge the gap between the frontlines of current health care and its amazing potential.Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!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. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this latest episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we have a stimulating conversation with Emeka Oguh, the trailblazing CEO of PeopleJoy. PeopleJoy is dedicated to “helping the helpers,” by offering valuable solutions to navigate financial stress, particularly around student debt.With a candid outlook on the state of student debt across healthcare organizations, ranging from $40,000 to a colossal $200,000, Emeka reveals staggering realities about debt to income ratios and the stress induced on healthcare professionals. Typically, workers bear equivalent, if not thrice the amount, of their annual salary in student loans – a sight that recurrently unfolds.Emeka shares some of PeopleJoy's remarkable feats, highlighting how they've facilitated over $23 million in loan forgiveness on behalf of hospital employees by 2023. This navigation through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program decreases stress levels and indirectly leads to enhanced productivity and better health.However, Emeka calls into question the unintended consequences of burgeoning student loans, such as career choices and preferred work locations out of med school. Due to these financial hurdles, underserved communities grapple with a scarcity of black and brown healthcare workers. The implications are not merely limited to direct healthcare but extend to broader community health and welfare, particularly in cities like Philadelphia where healthcare institutions are the city's anchors.Emphasizing the importance of caregivers’ welfare on the innovation side of healthcare, Emeka draws parallels between PeopleJoy's work and the Sherpas’ guiding role, albeit with iPads and MacBooks. He elaborates on transforming complex federal student loan laws into a streamlined platform akin to "Intuit for student loan forgiveness".Additionally, he sheds light on PeopleJoy's strategies to maximize government policies like Section 127 of the tax code that allows employers to contribute towards employees' tuition reimbursement or upskilling. Emeka underscores how this assistance can help employers retain employees while reducing their out-of-pocket expense.Tune into this insightful conversation that converges at the intersection of healthcare and financial health as we unravel the enormous role financial stress plays in the healthcare sector. Discover PeopleJoy's innovative solution to provide relief to those at the forefront of our health systems.Grasp Student Debt in Healthcare: Gain insights into student debt's impact on healthcare professionals’ lives and financial well-being.Discover Debt Relief Successes: Learn how PeopleJoy helps hospital employees access millions in student loan forgiveness.Understand Student Loan Consequences: Explore how student debt affects healthcare professionals' career choices and distribution of services.Witness Healthcare & FinTech Intersection: Embrace the power of technology in navigating complex federal student loan laws.Learn Employer's Role in Upskilling: Hear about PeopleJoy's strategies to maximize government policies for employee retention and growth.This episode offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, policy-makers, innovators, and anyone interested in the interplay between healthcare and finance.Join us now to witness how we can indeed “help the people who help people.”Learn more about PeopleJoy: www.peoplejoy.comFollow Emeka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emekaoguh/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. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this AHI Show episode, Vanessa Johnson opens up about her journey as a cancer caregiver advocate for her mother, sharing deep insights about navigating the healthcare system that led to the inception of Navvisa, a scalable and tech-driven healthcare service.As an insider, Vanessa found navigating a cancer diagnosis daunting, and it stirred her to think about how challenging it might be for individuals with less access to resources. Her firsthand experience motivated her to start Navvisa, aiming to fill the gaps in the healthcare system for caregivers and patients on a cancer journey.Vanessa dives into the complexity of the cancer journey - from being poked and prodded by multiple healthcare providers to trying to navigate complicated treatment procedures. This is where the unique role of Navvisa comes into play. Vanessa and her passionate team have created an innovative nursing model that provides virtual assistance. By doing so, they can scale the service and provide a nationwide team of certified oncology nurses.Vanessa further discusses the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis and explains the shift of their business model from a direct-to-consumer approach to partnering with employers. She sheds light on helping employers reduce the financial burden of healthcare by offering Navvisa's services as a benefit to their workforce, reducing leaves of absence, and even enabling employees to continue their careers while dealing with a cancer diagnosis.Besides assisting in the healthcare journey, Navvisa services contribute to promoting healthcare equity by extending their reach to rural locations that may not have the same level of healthcare services.Reasons to listen to this AHI Show Episode: ✦ Understanding the Healthcare System: Gain insights into navigating the complex healthcare system, especially for cancer patients.✦ Personal Journey and Insights: Listen to Vanessa's personal experiences as a caregiver, which offers a unique, empathetic perspective.✦ Innovation in Healthcare: Discover how Nuevisa is revolutionizing healthcare service with its tech-driven, scalable model.✦ Corporate Wellness Approach: Learn about Nuevisa's strategy to collaborate with employers to benefit employees and businesses.✦ Promoting Healthcare Equity: Understand Nuevisa's commitment to promoting healthcare equity through access to care in rural areas.Follow Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vdjohnson/Learn more about Navvisa: https://navvisa.com/We understand that each of you listening has your own unique experiences, questions, and concerns about healthcare, especially when it comes to hard and complicated issues like cancer. Our goal with each episode is to not only provide enlightening dialogues, and also foster a community that supports everyone. A community where we can all learn, share, and grow together.To help us do that, we ask for your help.Subscribing: Stay updated with our latest, informative episodes.Liking: Show your appreciation and encourage us to create more valuable content.Engaging: Share your thoughts and experiences, as we learn and grow together.Thank you for your support. Your journey matters to us.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. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this riveting AHI Show episode, renowned healthcare innovator Nio Queiro illuminates our path with her wealth of knowledge, drawn from her stellar service at Tufts Medicine and her incessant quest for pioneering healthcare solutions.Nio highlights the invaluable essence of awareness in the innovative process. She underscores the need to create a distinct understanding of the problem at hand amongst all stakeholders before embarking on any project. In her line of work, she collaborates with clinicians, operators, and finance professionals — an unlikely yet impactful trio bound by one common thread: delivering top-quality patient care.Nio believes every project should evolve from high-level appetite to tactical design, ensuring everyone is aligned towards a common objective. This agile process of design, testing, and rebuilding should celebrate failures. They serve as powerful lessons in the journey of innovation, steering the team in the right direction.Using an example from her work, Nio shares how an error in a benefits package turned into a learning opportunity, leading to the discovery of two beneficial programs. Instead of discouragement, this failure fostered a culture of unity, curiosity, and continuous learning, transforming the team's mindset and generating unexpected synergy.In addition to fostering a non-judgemental work environment, Nio also emphasizes the importance of curiosity, accountability, openness to failure, and a determination for continuous improvement in creating a thriving innovation culture.Top Takeaways: ✦ Awareness: Understand the problem before solving it, and involve all key stakeholders.✦ Agile Process: Adopt a flexible design, testing, and rebuilding approach.✦ Embrace Failure: View failures as learning and growth opportunities.✦ Leadership: Engage leaders to foster an innovation-centered mindset.✦ Workforce Development: Nurture young talents for future roles in evolving healthcare tech.Remember to subscribe to the AHI Show for more insights and turn on notifications to never miss a future episode! Follow Nio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nio-queiro/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. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this engaging and enlightening AHI episode, we dive into the world of psychological safety in healthcare with none other than Dr. Nelly Burdette, Psy.D., and Director of Population Behavioral Health at Boston Medical Center. During our conversation, Dr. Burdette shares her journey as a healthcare leader and dives deep into the essence of psychological safety within healthcare organizations. Drawing from the ground-breaking work of Dr. Amy C. Edmondson, Ph.D., the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, Dr. Burdette helps us understand how fostering an atmosphere of psychological safety can enable better collaboration, enhance productivity, and spark innovative thinking.Key Highlights:🔑 Understanding the role and significance of psychological safety in a healthcare context.🔑 Valuable insights into how psychological safety influences patient-caregiver dynamics.🔑 Strategies for overcoming challenges that may hinder the systematic creation of psychologically safe spaces.🔑 The importance of focusing on changes and improvements within your sphere of influence.Dr. Burdette's insightful take on Dr. Edmondson's concept illuminates how critical it is to apply the principles of psychological safety in a healthcare setting. From fostering relationships between patients and caregivers to navigating the demands of healthcare organizations, psychological safety is crucial in realizing quality patient care and superior team performance.Follow along on our journey of revolutionizing healthcare by establishing a strong foundation of psychological safety in your organization!Follow Dr. Nelly Burdette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelly-burdette-psy-d-b1a22264/ A reference to Dr. Amy C. Edmondson, Ph.D.,: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6451&view=awards✅ Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more informative and inspiring content!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 is to 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 and 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. Please find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this eye-opening episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we sit down with Ethan Davidoff, CEO of Atlas Health, and delve into the world of medical financial aid. Atlas Health's unique approach is focused on transforming the way people navigate and access thousands of aid programs amidst the complexities of healthcare costs.Ethan shares his personal journey, inspired by his wife's medical bill struggles and a friend's battle with cancer. He highlights the challenges hospitals and healthcare centers face when trying to make medical care more affordable and accessible for everyone.Discover how Atlas Health's innovative technology simplifies the process of applying for medical financial aid, particularly for patients undergoing costly and ongoing treatments due to complex diseases. Ethan emphasizes the importance of equity in the healthcare system and how his team is determined to make a difference in patients' lives.Learn more about Atlas Health: https://atlas.health/Follow Atlas Health on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlashealth/Don't miss this insightful conversation that sheds light on the critical role Atlas Health is playing in revolutionizing healthcare. You'll find yourself inspired by their quest to improve healthcare access and affordability for patients in need. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show! 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. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

Welcome to yet another insightful episode of The AHI Show. In this episode, we dive into an enlightening conversation with Leonard Achan, RN, MA, ANP, an operator, a nurse, and a forward-thinking healthcare leader, who dared to challenge the conventional norms of the organ donation and transplant industry.Through this discussion, Lenny sheds light on his undertaking as CEO of LiveOnNY, where he embraced existing but overlooked laws and regulations. He reveals the surprising truth—there was no innovative trick, just a back-to-basic approach focusing on people, structure, and process with self-accountability at the heart.Explore how accountability, transparency, and data-driven strategies underpin the remarkable increase in organ and tissue donors and successful transplants. Lenny's application of the Moneyball approach illuminates systemic issues, paving the way for significant, transformative changes in healthcare.Join us for this riveting exploration of healthcare innovation, accountability, and the power of returning to original intentions. A must-watch episode that inspires and connects. Be sure to subscribe for more insightful episodes.Key Learnings and Takeaways:The Power of Back-to-Basics: Innovation isn't always about reinventing the wheel. Lenny proves that returning to original policies and laws can disrupt an industry with a stagnant approach.Accountability is key: Lenny emphasizes the significance of self-accountability in bringing about substantial change within entrenched structures.Data-Driven Approach: Transparency and data provide an effective direction for actions, aiding in identifying areas for improvement and ways to overcome challenges.Success through Collaboration: Lenny speaks about the value of partnerships through reaching out and being a part of the broader healthcare community.Systemic Change is Possible: The episode illustrates that even in an industry resistant to change, fundamental transformation can occur and lead to enhanced results.https://www.liveonny.org/Follow Lenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-achan/Be sure to leave a comment with your biggest takeaways from the episode. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insightful episodes.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. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

When it comes to healthcare staffing, executives understand the importance of solving complex problems while maintaining a proactive approach. Natalie Jones, DNP, RN dedicates herself to developing innovative solutions in healthcare as Senior Vice President of Workforce Solutions at ProLink Healthcare. With over 25 years of nursing experience, Natalie is passionate about fostering environments for healthcare professionals to grow and thrive.In this insightful episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, Natalie delves into: * The importance of innovative healthcare staffing solutions while keeping an organization's core values and purpose in mind. * The need for nurturing professional growth and championing career paths that transform the lives of healthcare professionals, no matter where they begin.* The importance of moving away from one-size-fits-all solutions and embracing cutting-edge methods. * Employing Lean Six Sigma to help solve problems Listen to Natalie's insights on creating an environment that encourages not only professional growth but also supports the mental well-being of healthcare professionals. Any healthcare professional or leader will find value in this rich conversation.With Natalie's determined focus to combat turnover, enhance retention, and create more purposeful organizations, it's evident that healthcare leaders play a pivotal role in driving change. Discover from this valuable conversation how with the right leadership, healthcare organizations can excel, ultimately benefiting professionals and patients alike.Listen now and subscribe to stay updated!Find out more about the work of ProLink: https://prolinkworks.com/Follow Natalie Jones, RN, DNP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-jones-dnp-rn-npd-bc-32121b27/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. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

Join us in this edition of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where we welcome Brian Litten, CEO of Swift Medical. Litten possesses valuable expertise, honed over 25 years, primarily focused on using technology to improve healthcare, especially for neglected and vulnerable populations.The conversation delves into the somewhat invisible realm of chronic wound care. Brian elaborates on the often-overlooked problems like bedsores and diabetic foot ulcers and their far-reaching repercussions on millions of Medicare patients every year.Swift Medical is reshaping the world of wound care. Their innovative techniques of monitoring wounds, built on aerospace imaging technology initially designed for Mars Rovers and Hubble telescopes, are revamping the old, ineffective system of wound measurement. It introduces a precise, digital solution, morphing everyday devices into vital medical instruments.This discussion illuminates the hefty, yet often overlooked, economic impact of wound care. With $67 billion spent annually on chronic disease management and wound care, Brian underlines the necessity for efficient, streamlined treatment plans to mitigate this burden.Brian also highlights how the data from 40 million patient encounters collected by Swift are leveraged to propel preventative care and gain insights for healthcare providers. He talks about the outcomes Swift has published in peer-reviewed journals that demonstrate a decrease in hospitalization, emergency readmissions, and length of hospital stays, igniting interest from healthcare providers and payers alike.In anticipation of the future, Brian boldly shares the company's vision to address other skin-related issues, such as post-surgical scars and potential skin cancer detection, and even a lofty goal of one day eradicating chronic wounds entirely.This engaging talk demystifies wound care and offers crucial insights into the considerable adjustments technology can bring to healthcare quality and accessibility. Join in to explore how Swift Medical is setting an exceptional standard in healthcare, improving patient lives, and influencing the future of clinical treatments.Find out more about the work of Swift Medical: https://swiftmedical.com/ Follow Brian Litten on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianlitten/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. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

In this episode of The AHI Show, we sit down with Meg Nohe, Chief Operating Officer from Allergy Amulet. Drawing from her personal experience with her daughter's life-threatening food allergies and a professional background in device and pharma, Meg has become a passionate advocate for food safety. With this episode, we delve into the creation of Amulet—an innovative food allergen detection device, its development process, and its potential to revolutionize allergy management.The conversation explores the challenges faced by kids and adults with food allergies and how the Amulet is designed to cater to various lifestyles, addressing concerns such as packaging and carrying options for men who don't use purses.Allergy Amulet adds to the arsenal of food allergy management tools, rather than replacing any recommendations made by healthcare providers. Watch this episode to understand how technology and empathy intersect to create necessary tools for those living with food allergies.Key Takeaways:* Insights into how the product was made to suit varied lifestyles, addressing packaging and carrying concerns.* Explore strategies to legitimize and validate the product, such as winning grants from NIH, NSF, USDA, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.Be sure to watch this episode to better understand how technology and empathy can team up to produce essential tools for individuals living with food allergies.Find out more about the work of Allergy Amulet: https://www.allergyamulet.com/ Follow Meg Nohe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megnoheThe 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. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/