Tag Archives: Access to care

#92: Small Data’s Impact in Transforming Our Lives – Deborah Estrin, Cornell Tech



Deborah Estrin, Professor of Computer Science and Director at the small data lab@CornellTech, chats about how “small data” — our digital patterns and interactions — can help physicians by creating a more meaningful representation of our personal health.

GUEST: Deborah Estrin, Cornell Tech
HOST: Unity Stoakes, StartUp Health
LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, New York, NY

IN THIS EPISODE:
Small Data in Healthcare
The Small Data Lab at Cornell Tech
The Impact of Innovation in Digital Health on People’s Lives

(Access the full transcript here: https://medium.com/p/f59eb5703e9)


#89: On Becoming a Doctorpreneur, an Evolutionary Journey ­ Thomas Tsang, MD, Valera Health



Dr. Thomas Tsang, CEO and co­founder of Valera Health, talks about his life ­transforming work going from a practicing internist to writing legislation for the Affordable Care Act, his decision to become an entrepreneur and the camaraderie found as a Healthcare Transformer.

GUEST: Dr. Thomas Tsang, Valera Health

HOST: Steven Krein, StartUp Health

LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, New York, NY

● Writing Policy Legislation; A Life­Transforming Opportunity

● The Decision to Become an Entrepreneur

● Educating, Convincing and Selling: The Early Adopters

(Access the full transcript here: https://medium.com/p/5b697104d72b)


#86: Pharma’s Digital Transformation – Bruno Villetelle & Nicole Mowad-Nassar, Takeda Pharma



Bruno Villetelle, Chief Digital Officer, and Nicole Mowad-Nassar, Vice President of Marketing at Takeda Pharmaceutical, discuss their embarkation on a digital transformation journey; how commercial innovation is bridging the gap between industry, providers, academia and patients to coordinate care; and how large companies evolve as a result of the wave of innovation that’s coming into the market.

GUEST: Bruno Villetelle and Nicole Mowad-Nassar, Takeda Pharmaceutical
HOST: Unity Stoakes, StartUp Health
LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, San Francisco, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
Lessons Learned by Large Companies Working With Small Emerging Startups
Collaborating With Takeda: Advice to the Startup
Takeda in the Future

(Access the full transcript here: https://medium.com/p/25d841b9e9fe)


#73: Transforming an Industry – Esther Dyson, Jerry Levin & Steven Krein



Chairman of StartUp Health, Jerry Levin, and angel investor Esther Dyson engage in an important conversation about the transformation of healthcare and what it takes to foster an ecosystem of health innovation.

GUEST: Esther Dyson, The Way to Wellville and Jerry Levin
HOST: Steven Krein, StartUp Health
LOCATION: StartUp Health Festival, San Francisco, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
StartUp Health & Jerry Levin: The Ideal Match
Esther, and Fostering the Transformation of Healthcare
Jerry, on the Transformation of an Industry

Key takeaways from this episode of StartUp Health NOW can be found at: http://bit.ly/1XwkNr0


#71: Meg Fitzgerald, Cardinal Health, + Matt McAskin, Evercore Partners



Meghan Fitzgerald, EVP at Cardinal Health, and Matthew McAskin, Senior Managing Director at Evercore Partners, sit down at the StartUp Health Festival to discuss the importance of large organizations working with small startups, the challenges of investing in diverse areas, the globalization of healthcare and Cardinal Health’s new innovation lab, Fuse.

Key takeaways from this episode of StartUp Health NOW can be found at: http://bit.ly/1UQtwqy

GUEST: Meghan FitzGerald, Cardinal Health
HOST: Matthew McAskin, Evercore
LOCATION: StartUp Health Festival, San Francisco, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
The Changing Landscape in Healthcare
The Challenges of Diverse Investing in a Large Organization
Betting on the Future in a Value-Based Care Environment


#62: Improving the Patient Experience – Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, THINK Health



Health economist, advisor and communicator, Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, sits down with Unity Stoakes to discuss improving the patient experience, moving the needle on health for middle America and Jane’s advice to the legacy healthcare industry regarding adopting new health innovation practices and concepts.

GUEST: Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, THINK Health
HOST: Unity Stoakes
LOCATION: Health 2.0 Fall 2015 Conference, Santa Clara, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
Consumerizing for the Masses
Consumer Priorities: Price Transparency and Value in Health and Healthcare
Advice to the Legacy Healthcare Industry


#61: Doctor’s Orders, On Demand – Rebecca Norlander & Rachel Lanham, Health123



Rebecca Norlander and Rachel Lanham, co-founders of Health123, discuss how they are empowering patients’ health self-efficacy. They also offer advice to entrepreneurs on the importance of having a co-founder and encourage more women to participate in STEM careers and build startups.

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GUEST: Rebecca Norlander & Rachel Lanham, Health123
HOST: Unity Stoakes
LOCATION: Health 2.0 Fall 2015 Conference, Santa Clara, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
The Genesis of Health123
Importance of a Co-founder
Women Leaders Building Startups


#56: Facilitating Behavior Change Globally – Pablo Pantaleoni, Medtep



Pablo Pantaleoni, CEO & Co-founder of Medtep, discusses how his company’s global strategy, core team and “no pilots” rule is creating a business to facilitate lasting behavioral change around the world.

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GUEST: Pablo Pantaleoni, Medtep
HOST: Unity Stoakes
LOCATION: Health 2.0 Fall 2015 Conference, Santa Clara, CA

IN THIS EPISODE:
The Mission of Medtep
Medtep’s Global Strategy
Collaborations in a Maturing Market


#53: Building a Great Business Model – David Weingard, Fit4D



David Weingard, CEO and founder of Fit4D discusses the world of diabetes innovation, focusing on a great business model, and lessons learned while raising your A‑round.

GUEST: David Weingard, Fit4D
HOST: Steven Krein and Unity Stoakes
LOCATION: WCG Offices – New York, NY

IN THIS EPISODE:
Fit4D: The Story
The World of Diabetes Innovation
Lessons Learned While Raising Your Series A


#47: The Tech Platform Doctors Are Flocking To – Andrei Zimiles, Doctor.com



Doctor.com Founder and CEO Andrei Zimiles discusses the disruption health care professionals are experiencing today and how technology is helping and challenging them at the same time.

GUEST: Andrei Zimiles, Doctor.com
HOST: Unity Stoakes
LOCATION: WCG Offices – New York, NY

IN THIS EPISODE:
Mission of Doctor.com
Open vs Closed Platforms & The SaaS Model
Branding: Power in a Name