Digital Thoughts Podcast

Digital Thoughts Podcast

By Zain Syed Pharm.D.MedicineHealth & FitnessTechnology
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Digital Thoughts Podcast episodes

  • How to teach digital healthcare | Dipu Patel (Professor, Vice Chair of Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh)

    Dipu Patel is a Professor, Vice Chair of Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh. In her role she is educating the next generation on Quality Improvement Science and Digital Health while leveraging their current practice to create meaningful change for you and your patients andUpskilling healthcare providers to future-proof their careers

    In this episode, Dipu talks about:

    * How to start a digital health program

    * What quality improvement science

    * How to effectively conduct a root cause analysis

    * How we can use simple solutions to make big impacts

    How to reach Dipu:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dipupatel/

    * Email: [email protected]

    * Email: [email protected]

    How to reach Zain:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

    Links to other platforms to listen:

    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link

    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast

    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

    Things referenced in the episode:

    Music used:

    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie

    Thank you so much for your support!

    How can you support others:

    Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

    Here is a charity I donate to

    or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way.

    How can you support me:

    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!

    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

    I hope you have a great day!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    51 min
  • Designing for disability | Michael Awood (CTO: Disability and Assistive Technology)

    Michael Awood is the CTO: Disability and Assistive Technology at University of Cape Town (UCT) Medtech. The center specializes in pioneering solutions for critical medical challenges in Africa and beyond. 

    Its diverse team of engineers, scientists, clinicians, and entrepreneurs collaboratively create state-of-the-art medical technologies to enhance patient outcomes, lower healthcare expenses, and improve healthcare accessibility.

    In this episode, Michael talks about:

    * How designing for disability can help everyone

    * How they are speeding up innovation for the community

    * What is their design process

    * AI in healtcare

    How to reach Michael:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-awood/

    * Email: [email protected]

    * Company: https://health.uct.ac.za/medtech

    How to reach Zain:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

    Links to other platforms to listen:

    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link

    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast

    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

    Music used:

    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie

    Thank you so much for your support!

    How can you support others:

    Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

    Here is a charity I donate to

    or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way.

    How can you support me:

    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!

    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

    I hope you have a great day!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    54 min
  • How to go to market effectively | Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt and Isabel Wellbery (Co-Founders of Alpha Sophia)

    Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt and Isabel Wellbery are the Co-founders of Alpha Sophia. Alpha Sophia helps you accelerate your MedTech product adoption by helping you find and engage the right physicians, with the leading commercial intelligence platform for MedTech startups and SMBs.

    If you are interested in setting up a call with Alpha Sophia go to https://www.alphasophia.com/zain

    In this episode, Paul and Isabel:

    * What is Alpha Sophia and how do they help you find your target customers

    * Effective go to market strategies

    * Why crafting your story is important

    * Why user research is vital

    How to reach Paul and Isabel:

    * Paul’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoffschmidt/

    * Isabel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-wellbery/

    * Company: https://www.alphasophia.com/

    How to reach Zain:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

    Links to other platforms to listen:

    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link

    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast

    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

    Music used:

    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie

    Thank you so much for your support!

    How can you support others:

    Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.

    Here is a charity I donate to

    or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way.

    How can you support me:

    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!

    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

    I hope you have a great day!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    54 min
  • What is Pharmacometabolomics | Athena Doshi (Founder and CEO of Celeste)

    Athena Doshi is the Founder and CEO of Celeste. Celeste is an AI pharmacist copilot for clinicians, saving prescribing providers time and reducing healthcare costs.

    In this episode, Athena talks about:

    * Why they started Celeste

    * What is Pharmacometabolomics

    * How they are helping with administrating burden and improving adherence

    * Who is responsible for medication adherence

    How to reach Athena:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/athenadoshi/

    * Company: https://www.heyceleste.co/

    How to reach Zain:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

    Links to other platforms to listen:

    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link

    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast

    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

    Music used:

    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie

    Thank you so much for your support!

    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!

    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

    I hope you have a great day!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    1 hr 1 min
  • Using AI to augment clinicians | Alexandre Lebrun (CEO at Nabla)

    Alexandre Lebrun is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nabla. Nabla is the developer of Nabla Copilot, the fastest autonomous clinical AI scribe that helps clinicians enjoy care again. AI-powered Nabla Copilot generates a clinical note in seconds from any encounter across all specialties, reducing practitioners’ stress and improving patient care. Try it for free today!

    Alex is a pioneer in the AI/ML space. He has had two very successful startups acquired by Nuance (VirtuOz) and Facebook (Wit.ai) respectively. At Facebook, he worked on their AI team developing conversational AI.

    In this episode, Alex talks about:

    * Why are they trying to augment not replace clinicians

    * What is Nabla Copilot and how it saves clinicians time

    * What it takes to build and maintain a large language model (LLM) for healthcare

    * How Nabla is using product-led growth (PLG) to grow

    * What questions should a customer ask when evaluating an AI company

    How to reach Alex:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrelebrun/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/lxbrun

    * Company: https://www.nabla.com/

    * Email: [email protected]

    How to reach Zain:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

    Links to other platforms to listen:

    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link

    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast

    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

    Things referenced in the episode:

    * Nabla and Kaiser Permanente Partnership - https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/medical-scribe-startup-nabla-rollout-tool-kaiser-permanente-docs

    * Babylon Health bankruptcy - https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/babylon-closes-us-business-lays-employees-after-mindmaze-take-private-deal-collapses

    Music used:

    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie

    Thank you so much for your support!

    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!

    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

    I hope you have a great day!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    56 min
  • Knowing your value as a clinician while transitioning into healthtech | Qasim Butt (Interventional Nephrologist and Medical Consultant & Advisor)

    Qasim Butt is Interventional Nephrologist and Medical Consultant & Advisor. He helps companies better utilize technology by leveraging his 12+ years of clinical experience. He is highly versed in value based care and trends in kidney care. He is also passionate about education through public speaking, social media and video creation.

    In this episode, Qasim talks about:

    * His journey into healthtech

    * What value do clinicians bring to healthtech companies

    * Advice on how to make the transition into healthtech

    * What is value based care

    How to reach Qasim:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qasimbuttmd/

    * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourKidneysYourHealth

    How to reach Zain:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com

    Links to other platforms to listen:

    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link

    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast

    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

    Things referenced in the episode:

    Music used:

    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie

    Thank you so much for your support!

    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!

    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

    I hope you have a great day!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    55 min
  • Simplifying pediatric emergencies | Peter Antevy (Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Handtevy)

    Peter Antevy is Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Handtevy. Handtevy Mobile equips frontline healthcare professionals with rapid access to lifesaving medication dosing, equipment, and drip information, all while facilitating real-time documentation. Features such as CPR timers, comprehensive protocols, and checklists empower high-quality care and contribute to enhanced patient outcomes.

    In this episode, Peter talks about:

    * Why he started Handtevy

    * Why pediatric codes are so difficult

    * The challenges of starting a business

    * How Handtevy simplifies pediatric emergencies

    How to reach Peter:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-antevy-md-a9b11726/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/HandtevyMD

    * Company: https://www.handtevy.com/

    * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCef_Z3tSxhwtYbMBHBlLb7w

    * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Handtevy/

    How to reach Zain:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

    Links to other platforms to listen:

    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link

    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast

    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

    Things referenced in the episode:

    * Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman

    * Preston Alexander’s Newsletter - The Healthcare Breakdown

    Music used:

    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie

    Thank you so much for your support!

    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!

    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

    I hope you have a great day!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    1 hr 2 min
  • Reaching your patient where they need you | Ashley Mak (Physical Therapist and Founder of Dragon Digital Health and Ifixyoursciatica.com)

    Ashley Mak is a physical therapist and founder of Dragon Digital Health and Ifixyoursciatica.com. Ashley is an expert in all this sciatica and has a passion for infusing technology to help him treat his patients and allow him to become more efficient.

    He is currently working on an exciting new program called Patient Advocate Program. It is text-based care focusing on answering a user’s questions and concerns and creating a customized exercise program based on their orthopedic issues. Users will have 24/7 access to a physical therapist to help them recover. Check it out today!

    In this episode, Ashley talks about:

    * How he became a physical therapist

    * His entrepreneurial journey and what he learned

    * Telemedicine in physical therapy

    * How he uses artificial intelligence to help his patients

    How to reach Ashley:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ashley-mak-pt-dpt-cscs-35332991/

    * Email: [email protected]

    * Company: https://ifixyoursciatica.com/

    * Podcast: https://ifixyoursciatica.com/podcast/

    How to reach Zain:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

    Links to other platforms to listen:

    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link

    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast

    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

    Things referenced in the episode:

    * Kolbe Index - https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/

    Music used:

    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie

    Thank you so much for your support!

    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!

    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

    I hope you have a great day!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    59 min
  • Empowering caregivers | Saurabh Vyas (Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Evva Health)

    Saurabh Vyas is the Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Evva Health. Evva Health is a personalized, simplified, and affordable ecosystem for families to better care for themselves and their loved ones in the community. Evva understands the needs of each patient and family and builds a digital front door to guide and support them throughout their unique care journey. Evva recently won several awards, including LG Innovation Prize, and has multiple Letters of Intent (signed or in progress).

    In this episode, Saurabh talks about:

    * How Evva Health empowers caregivers

    * What is a smart neighborhood

    * What is human-centered design

    * Why brand loyalty is important

    How to reach Saurabh:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sauvyas/

    * Email: [email protected]

    * Company: https://www.evva360.com/

    How to reach Zain:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

    Links to other platforms to listen:

    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link

    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast

    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

    Things referenced in the episode:

    Music used:

    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie

    Thank you so much for your support!

    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!

    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

    I hope you have a great day!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    56 min
  • Finding your way in digital health as a clinician | Anish Desai (Hospitalist and Advisor)

    Anish Desai is hospitalist and digital health advisor. Anish is a board-certified internal medicine physician and hospitalist. Uniquely attuned to inpatient care settings, Anish’s expertise spans quality improvement, reducing hospital-acquired infections, clinic workflow, and efficiency, digital health, remote patient monitoring, devices, formulating supplements, and telehealth. He is most passionate about innovation and utilizing his clinical knowledge to drive the creation of novel technology and software solutions. Anish is a member of several professional societies, including the Society of Hospital Medicine and the American College of Physicians. Widely recognized for his expertise, he also hosts "The Underdog Physician", a podcast focused on mentoring medical professionals, fostering physician entrepreneurship, and recognizing unique ways to serve society.

    In this episode, Anish talks about:

    * What he has learned from successful entrepreneurs

    * How does someone find a mentor

    * Will AI replace clinicians?

    * What is he excited about in digital healthcare

    How to reach Anish:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anish-desai-038b331b9/

    * Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-underdog-physician/id1619692532

    How to reach Zain:

    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/

    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/

    Links to other platforms to listen:

    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link

    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link

    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast

    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”

    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there

    Things referenced in the episode:

    * Tools of Titans - Tim Ferriss: Amazon link

    * Who Not How - Dan Sullivan: Amazon link

    Music used:

    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie

    Thank you so much for your support!

    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free

    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this

    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.

    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!

    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!

    I hope you have a great day!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    42 min

About Digital Thoughts Podcast

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A podcast about everything digital health, from the people to the products they build.