Diagnosing Healthtech

By Jeff Englander

Diagnosing Healthtech is a weekly show brought to you by Healthcare Strategy Bullpen and Redox. Each week Jeff Englander and Redox experts talk about healthcare and the technology driving it with the ... more

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The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

Diagnosing Healthtech episodes:

September 11, 2025 The Startup Journey: From inspiration to IPO - What you wish you knew
In this episode of Diagnosing Health Tech, Jeff Englander and Stephanie Davis discuss the realities of healthcare entrepreneurship, the challenges of disrupting a slow-moving industry, and the importance of collaboration among tech players. They explore the nuances of going public, the expectations of investors, and the critical factors companies should consider before making the leap to the public market. Stephanie shares insights on the risks involved, the significance of understanding market dynamics, and the lessons learned from both successful and failed companies in the healthcare sector.
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August 05, 2025 Amy Kauppila
In this insightful episode of host Jeff Englander sits down with Amy Kauppila, Vice President of Data Strategy at Infoworks, to explore the critical role of data quality and standardization in the realm of AI. Amy shares her journey into healthcare data, emphasizing the ongoing evolution of data and the necessity of recognizing its imperfections. Together, they discuss practical strategies for organizations to enhance their data quality, the importance of involving the right stakeholders, and the significant impact of change management. Tune in to discover how prioritizing data integrity can lead to better clinical outcomes and substantial returns on investment. #DataQuality #AI #HealthcareInnovation
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42min
August 08, 2024Intentional innovation: Transforming healthcare with focus and discipline
In this episode of Diagnosing Healthtech, we are joined by Christopher Northam. Christopher is the former head of enterprise telehealth at HCA, a healthcare strategy and operations consultant, board advisor and Colonel Army Reserve Medical Command.
In this episode, Christopher and Jeff discuss:
The nature of intentional innovation and how it applies to healthcare

Why establishing clear objectives and alignment around a shared vision ensures that innovation is focused and effective

How strategic alignment across organizational goals, financial objectives, and clinical needs drive effective outcomes

The importance of maintaining focus on real-world impact and tangible benefits to improve patient care and cost efficiency

Guidelines for taking a disciplined approach towards innovation
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49min
July 25, 2024How "blending" data to the cloud unlocks deeper and more real-time data with Joe Warbington
In this episode of Diagnosing Healthtech, we are joined by Joe Warbington, Healthcare Industry Principal at Snowflake. Joe focuses on solutions and strategies for healthcare providers and systems, and has over 18 years of experience working in health technologies and data.
In this episode, we discuss:
How AI tools play a significant role in improving data accessibility enabling improved data analytics

Why "blending" or sequentially moving applications to the cloud (vs."lift and shift") can enable faster decision-making and reduced implementation time for initiatives

Ways in which efficient data management can maximize healthcare operations and enhance patient experiences.

The importance of interdepartmental (or cross-platform) collaboration to ensure data normalization and integrity.
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56min
July 11, 2024 Expert takes on health system AI adoption with John Halamka, Rob Bart, Stephane Doyen, Tom Lawry
Given the recent announcement in Rock Health's H1 2024 Digital Funding report that one in three dollars invested in H1 (34% of total sector funding) went to digital health startups leveraging artificial intelligence, we thought it would be a good time to run a compilation of our podcasts focused on AI.
Hear from John Halamka, President Mayo Clinic Platform, Rob Bart, CMIO UPMC, Stephane Doyen, author 12 plagues of AI in healthcare, Tom Lawry, author Hacking Healthcare in this special episode of Diagnosing Healthtech. These leaders share their real-world experience with AI and the challenges of implementing and adopting AI across health system administration and clinical services. (Special Rebroadcast)
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31min
June 27, 2024Proactive strategies for addressing the continuous threat of cybersecurity in healthcare with Baxter Lee
Continuous cybersecurity threats in healthcare pose significant risks to patient data, privacy and safety. With the rise of increasingly sophisticated attacks, healthcare organizations face an ever-increasing array of challenges in protecting sensitive information and maintaining operational integrity.
Baxter Lee, CFO of Clearwater Security, joins us in this episode of Diagnosing Healthtech to share his expertise. Clearwater is a healthcare-focused cybersecurity consulting advisory solutions company, so Baxter understands the need for robust cybersecurity measures and proactive strategies to combat these growing threats more than most.
Topics from this episode include:
Practical guidance to improve cybersecurity, including conducting a thorough risk analysis, implementing robust security controls, and fostering a proactive approach to safeguard patient safety and organization integrity

The need for a cultural shift towards prioritizing cybersecurity across all levels inside healthcare organizations, from leadership to frontline staff

The unique aspects of healthcare organizations that make cyberattacks so destructive, and the devastating consequences for patient safety

The common challenges faced by healthcare organizations, including insufficient security measures and inadequate incident response plans

The importance of implementing mandatory security standards and audits to bolster industry-wide resilience against cyber threats
Links mentioned in this episode:
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Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients
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56min
June 13, 2024Overcoming challenges of delivering omnichannel healthcare at scale
In this episode of Diagnosing Healthtech, we are joined by Marcus Osborne, CEO of RightMove Health and previous Senior Vice President of Health Transformation at Walmart where he helped launch Walmart Health and other key health initiatives.
In this episode, we discuss:
Challenges faced by retail players entering healthcare, including the operational complexities in scaling virtual care

The importance of integrating healthcare channels to create an omnichannel patient experience, and the critical role data plays in this
The need for a holistic understanding of health, including social determinants and behavioral data

The challenges and opportunities in the shift towards value-based care models

The importance of focusing on delivering value to patients first, over prioritizing reimbursement structures
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May 30, 2024Using data interoperability to bridge the gap between payers & providers with Don Rucker
In this episode of Diagnosing Healthtech, we are joined by Don Rucker, MD. Don is the Chief Strategy Officer at 1upHealth and a former National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).
In this episode, we discuss:
The disconnect between clinical and payment data streams in healthcare and the importance of better integration and data sharing between payers and providers

Leveraging modern technologies, such as FHIR APIs to facilitate data sharing between payers and providers.

Practical steps for improving collaboration between payers and providers, such as leveraging modern APIs and incentivizing data sharing.

The potential of technology, including AI and predictive analytics, in revolutionizing preventive care and personalized medicine
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58min
May 16, 2024Data interoperability now: Why healthcare can't afford to wait with Trip Hofer
Without proper data interoperability, there is no useful AI or machine learning in healthcare. Full stop. However, having the proper data foundation involves more than just simply connecting to the data. It must also be consumable, maintained, and enabled for success.
In this episode of Diagnosing Healthtech, Jeff Englander sits down with Trip Hofer, CEO of Redox and Venture Partner at .406 Ventures, to talk about the importance of data interoperability and why it’s so crucial to the future of healthcare.
In this episode, we discuss:
The importance of data exchange in containing costs, improving patient care, and enabling value-based care

Specific healthcare data challenges, including prior authorization and the integration of AI and machine learning applications into healthcare workflows

Why having high-quality healthcare data is a prerequisite for AI applications and predictive analytics

The growing concern around data security in healthcare and its potential impact on innovation
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32min
May 02, 2024Reinforcing your AI strategy with data governance with Mike Sanky
Data governance is crucial to the implementation of AI but often doesn't get the focus it deserves. A strong data governance strategy must be specified clearly and for the complete data lifecycle. It must also be conducive to clinical and research workflows so that it ethically improves quality and patient outcomes.
On this episode of Diagnosing Healthtech, Mike Sanky, Global Industry Lead of Healthcare & Life Sciences at Databricks, joins us to discuss:
The role of data governance in establishing and maintaining trust with patients and clinicians.

How to proactively address risks and navigate the complexity of the regulatory landscape in AI implementation.

Common mistakes teams can make in securing AI usage and deployment throughout the data lifecycle.

The crucial components to keep in mind when building a data governance framework.

The unique barriers to democratizing data in healthcare.
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47min

FAQs about Diagnosing Healthtech:

How many episodes does Diagnosing Healthtech have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.