The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show

Tania Grant - Strategic Investment within Digital Health Innovation

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, our guest, Tania Grant, Principal at Claritas Capital joins us to discuss "Strategic Investment within Digital Health Innovation".
 
Within Claritas, she leads portfolio and deal flow ecosystem development and is always on the lookout for interesting companies and ways to broaden the strong Claritas network. Tania currently serves as a board observer for MyWoundDoctor.
 
In this episode, you’ll discover:
*What most digital health tech entrepreneurs are really looking for.
*The fundamental investment theme that Tania and her team are currently investing in.
*The consumer preventative health movement within innovation.
*Notable stories of innovation within their portfolio of companies.
 
Learn more about Claritas Capital: https://www.claritascapital.com/
Follow Tania on Twitter: @TaniaJGrant
 
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.

Tom Ross - The Problem Is The Path: Solving Your Problems of Tomorrow With Your Technology Today

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "The Problem Is The Path: Solving Your Problems of Tomorrow With Your Technology Today" we interview Tom Ross, CEO at Andgo Systems You'll Discover: *The three layers of complexity that make finding healthcare staff replacements a harder problem to solve *Task optimization versus Workflow optimization *Crawl, Walk, Run, and Sprint: The problem is the path to solutions About: As CEO of Andgo, Tom Ross leads his team who make smart absence management software, creating efficiencies and improving the lives of everyone involved. Andgo is focused on helping essential industries like healthcare manage their staff scheduling in a time where this is more important than ever. Tom has a long history of working in the computer software industry, crafting simple solutions to complex problems.
 
Learn more about Andgo Systems here: https://www.andgosystems.com/ Connect with Tom Ross: linkedin.com/thomasrosscan 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.

High Stakes Healthcare: Inside the Operating Room with MedStar’s Blas Brown Jr.

In this episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show we dive into a fascinating conversation with Blas Brown Jr., the driven Business Director of Perioperative Services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Blas shares his extensive experience and the innovative strategies that position MedStar as a leader in healthcare operations. Discover the profound impact of corporate leadership, the power of analytics, and the unity of hospitals within a healthcare system to drive success and innovation.Blas opens up about the reality every organization faces – dealing with failures in processes. He emphasizes the importance of identifying these failures and having a strong leadership team to tackle them head-on.Learn about Blas's approach to innovation in healthcare, focusing on efficiency and strategic use of existing technologies and methodologies to enhance service delivery.You'll discover: Synergy Across the System: Discover how collaboration and shared goals across ten hospitals under the MedStar banner lead to remarkable innovation and operational efficiencies. Blas highlights the role of a corporate director who fosters collaboration, ensuring every facility leverages shared knowledge and optimizes contract negotiations without "reinventing the wheel."Sponsorship and Leadership: The episode uncovers the significance of having dedicated leadership spearheading these collaborative efforts. With a corporate leader championing their cause, the group is empowered to focus strategically on enhancing the OR's capacity to serve as the hospital's economic powerhouse.Operational Excellence Through Governance: Blas shares the key ingredients to their success: a structured governance plan that outlines clear objectives and operational guidelines for the group. This planned approach allows for sustainable improvements and system-wide enhancements in financial performance and patient care.Collaborative Leadership: Discover how involving top leadership, including the CEO and CFO, during morning rounds can dramatically change the pace and effectiveness of addressing issues. Blas highlights how this high-level involvement sends a clear message to everyone, from surgeons to staff, about the priorities and helps secure their commitment to improvement.Operational Excellence: Blas discusses how his team tackles key metrics like first case on-time starts, room turnover times, and block scheduling to optimize operational efficiency and patient care in the operating room.The Power of Teamwork: The interview sheds light on the complexities of operating room turnover times, pointing out it's not just about assigning blame but understanding and improving the collaborative process. Blas talks about how everyone from surgeons to environmental services plays a vital role, and how improved communication and process improvement initiatives can make a significant difference.This interview is more than just a window into the daily operations at one of the largest hospitals in the MedStar system; it's a masterclass in leadership, strategy, and collaboration. Blas offers invaluable insights into navigating the complex healthcare landscape with a unified approach that prioritizes efficiency, innovation, and most importantly, patient care.Whether you're a healthcare professional seeking to gain industry insights or simply interested in the intricacies of hospital management, this episode promises a wealth of knowledge and practical tips for fostering success in any organization.Follow Blas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blasbrownjr/Subscribe and tune in to uncover the dynamics of managing a high-stakes environment and the future of healthcare innovation through the lens of an experienced leader.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/

Pioneering Surgical Outcomes: Fusing Data, Leadership, & Innovation with Katie Swenson, MBA, PA-C

In this riveting episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, join us as we sit down with Katie Swenson, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, an inspiring leader and Executive Director of Surgical Specialties and Digestive Health Clinical Program at Intermountain Health. Dive deep into the world of healthcare innovation, where lives hinge on the strength of teamwork, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.Katie shares her unique perspective on building high-performing teams in critical healthcare settings, drawing parallels between her experiences in the military and her illustrious career in orthopedic surgery, pediatric general surgery, trauma, and pediatric transplant. Discover the keys to scaling innovation in healthcare through evaluating clinical programs, overcoming constraints, and leveraging the power of data-driven decision-making.Learn how Katie's commitment to service, leadership, and a growth mindset has propelled her to the forefront of healthcare innovation. From navigating the challenges of leadership to fostering collaboration across disciplines for optimal patient care, Katie's journey is a testament to the importance of creativity, execution, and a service-oriented mindset in driving healthcare forward.Insight into Value-Based Care: Understand the critical role of primary care in ensuring continuous and comprehensive health management post-surgery and beyond, an essential element of value-based care that aims at improving patient outcomes while controlling healthcare costs.Navigating Digital Health Innovations: Gain insights into the evolving landscape of digital health, learning how to judiciously embrace technology, assess the right timing for adoption, and iterative trial processes that align with both financial sustainability and superior clinical outcomes.Strategic Decision-Making in Healthcare: Learn about the importance of leveraging both cutting-edge digital tools and insights from frontline providers for informed strategic planning, guiding better healthcare delivery that's responsive to rapid changes in the healthcare ecosystem.This episode is not just a conversation; it's a masterclass on the essence of innovation, leadership, and teamwork in healthcare. Whether you're a healthcare professional, innovator, or someone passionate about making a difference in the world, Katie's insights will inspire you to think differently about the challenges and opportunities we face in healthcare.Tune in to learn how we can collectively work towards delivering high-quality surgical outcomes, build high-performing teams, and shape the future of healthcare in the context of a high-reliability organization. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by one of healthcare’s most influential leaders. Subscribe, like, and share this episode to join us in advancing healthcare innovation!Follow Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-swensonpa-c/#HealthcareInnovation #HighPerformingTeams #LeadershipInHealthcare #surgicalcare 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/

From Theory to VR: Medical Training’s Evolutionary Path & the Next Generation of Training Tools

Welcome to another groundbreaking episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where today's guest, Howard Fried, from Vantari VR, takes us on an enlightening journey through the evolution and revolution of medical training and simulation technologies. From the initial steps in 2010 exploring various types of training opportunities to the cutting-edge advancements in virtual reality, Howard shares his extensive experience and insights into how technology is shaping the future of medical education and patient care.Virtual Reality (VR) is reshaping medical education.🎮 Realistic graphics and interactive tools like Oculus bring medical procedures to life.⚕️ Experience how VR can simulate the tactile sensations of real surgery.🌐 Overcome traditional training challenges, such as cadaver and animal model limitations.📈 See how VR complements existing practices and conserves resources.In this episode:Discover the transformative shift from traditional Halstead model training methods to innovative, technology-driven solutions that offer unprecedented levels of realism, accessibility, and engagement.Learn about Howard's pivotal role in developing partnerships with leading medical device manufacturers and key societies to integrate the latest technologies into medical training, ensuring that practitioners are equipped with advanced tools to enhance patient outcomes.Explore the fascinating transition from hands-on and virtual simulators that once required elaborate setups to today's highly portable and affordable VR solutions like the Medic Quest headset, which is revolutionizing just-in-time training and making advanced medical education more accessible globally, even in developing markets.Hear firsthand about the challenges and milestones in the journey toward adopting VR in medical simulations, including the pivotal roles of larger VR platforms, the importance of fidelity in training tools, and how current VR technologies offer realistic environments and true-to-life equipment behavior.Gain insights into the future of medical training, where VR not only brings training closer to healthcare professionals but also democratizes access to high-quality training worldwide, ensuring that the next generation of healthcare providers is more prepared than ever.Whether you're a medical professional, an educator, a technology enthusiast, or someone passionate about healthcare innovation, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge and insights into how virtual reality is set to advance medical training and improve patient care globally.Howard Friend's journey from the fundamental principles of surgery to spearheading the adoption of VR in medical education exemplifies a commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery through innovation. Join us for an inspiring conversation that sheds light on the immense possibilities that lie ahead in the intersection of technology and healthcare.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes on healthcare innovation. Your next dose of inspiration is just a click away.Follow Howard Fried: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardfried76/Follow Vantari VR: https://www.vantarivr.com/Remember, your engagement and feedback fuel our show. Drop your thoughts, questions, or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes in the comments below. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare.#HealthcareInnovation #MedicalTraining #VirtualReality #VantariVR #MedicalEducation #TechnologyInMedicineThe 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/

”The Center of Innovation: With 1% More, You Can Change the World”

In this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, "The Center of Innovation: With 1% More, You Can Change the World" we interview Karthik Seshan, CEO of Neuro Alert. You'll Discover:*Interruptive neurophysiology - real-time monitoring of the neurologic system*The difference between invention and innovation*Exposed by COVID - the gratitude for learning about areas of an organization that need help*Facing a transient period post-COVID About Karthik Seshan:Leading Neuro Alert and its affiliate organizations has been one of the greatest honors of my life. In my Chief Executive role, I am proudly building on the legacy of Neuro Alert’s founder and my father, T.V. Seshan, M.D., a physiatrist specializing in electrodiagnosis and a pioneer in the use of IONM. As an inspiration for my leadership, Dr. Seshan’s approach to practicing medicine and promoting education continues to guide Neuro Alert.Learn more about Neuro Alert here: https://neuroalert.com/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/

”The Two Sides of Healthcare Innovation: Bridging the Gap Between Engineers & Clinicians”

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 successWith 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_MDhttps://www.cedars-sinai.edu/research/technology-innovations.htmlThe 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/