Outcomes Rocket

In this episode, we are privileged to feature the amazing Dr. Paul Billings. Paul is the Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice president of Medical Affairs for Natera. Natera is a global leader in cell-free (cfDNA) testing with a focus on women’s health, oncology, and organ health. The company is an expert at the process and measurement of cell-free DNA and at providing that in context with genetic information as well.

Dr. Billings educates us on cell-free (cfDNA) testing. He discusses how his company develops millions of testing opportunities in genetics that have given them incredible expertise in measuring very small amounts of cell-free DNA. He shares how Natera has developed a series of products to cast light on things like the health of a fetus, recurrence of cancer, and health of an organ transplant. Dr.l also shares his hypothesis on how a drug post organ transplant is working through constant monitoring of cfDNA. He talks about the three indications Natera is working on, providing clear explanations of how they add enormous value to genetics and healthcare, and specific examples of how Natera works. There are so many things to learn from this insightful and exciting conversation with Paul, so please tune in!

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In this episode of Outcomes Rocket Nursing, we are privileged to host the amazing Alice Benjamin. Also known as Nurse Alice, Alice is the Chief Nursing Officer at Nurse.org, the host of the Ask Nurse Alice Podcast, and an NBC Medical Correspondent. In this exciting and insight-filled conversation, Alice shares her ‘why’ in nursing and her goal to become the best cardiac nurse in the world. She also talks about her advocacy of educating people about nursing through community work, how Nurse.org is helping foster a community of nurses, future nurses, and other healthcare professionals to work on workforce and practice issues. She shares her thoughts on putting nurses' health as a priority, nurse burnout, compassion fatigue, and more. There’s plenty of gems to pick up from this episode, so make sure to tune in!

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom, MD and author of the book "Back in Control - A Surgeon's Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain", dives into the problems of care, the overall operation of his Doc Roadmap, and issues of burnout. He shares personal anecdotes and some powerful insights from his experiences. It's been a fantastic episode, so tune in to our amazing interview with Dr. Hanscom!

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For this episode, we have the privilege to host the excellent Dr. Peter Cram, Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He is also the co-founder of the International Health System Research Collaborative (IHSRC).

Dr. Cram discusses some of his experiences in the Canadian healthcare system. He also shares the result of some of his research on global healthcare costs, price transparency, and reference pricing. He also shares the hope of ensuring that everyone has healthcare. This is a stimulating conversation about prices of care so be sure to tune in!

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There are many ways to impact healthcare and it is our guest’s mission to enlighten other nursing students to show that other options are available.

In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket Nursing podcast, we are honored to interview Brian Mohika, CEO at CathWear LLC. Cathwear is a revolutionary undergarment system for catheter and/or drainage leg bag needs.

Brian discusses the pain point that CathWear solves. He shares how it improves the patient’s medical condition and quality of life. He also talks of the value of nurses in medical invention, the unique vantage point nurses offer, and the need for nurses to be on the table. You’ll also hear Brian’s thoughts on success, learning from mistakes, what truly matters in life, and more.

This is an inspiring interview and Brian dropped a lot of gems so make sure to tune in!

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In this episode, we are privileged to host the outstanding Anja Silberbauer, CEO at Harmony&Care, an Austrian start-up that focuses on supporting elderly home care.

Anja talks about her company’s mission to help find the right match for the elderly and sourcing caregivers better. She shares the benefits of both the patients, families and the caregiver agencies, reducing the turnovers and lack of satisfaction in care. She also shares some of the key learnings she made when she began her company.

It’s exciting what other countries are doing on the home care front, so make sure to tune in to learn about Harmony&Care!

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In this episode, we are privileged to host Sherrie Palm, the founder, and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (APOPS). APOPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy agency founded to generate awareness of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). APOPS following consists of patients, clinicians, researchers, academics, and industry reps throughout 177 countries.

Sherrie shares the genesis of APOPS and educates us on how the organization is creating awareness of pelvic organ prolapse, and ways it is supporting women navigate different aspects of life. Sherrie also gives us a walkthrough of the APOPS website which is a wonderful resource for all who are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse as well as hospital administrators who want to learn more about the disease. She also talks about challenges, some symptoms women can experience and encourages us all to learn more about POP.

This is a great interview where you'll learn about POP and what we can do to help, so please tune in!

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In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket Nursing, we are excited to feature Jennifer Wallace. She is our first nursing educator professor on the show. Jen shares how the impact of having nurse mentors inspired her to also give back and mentor. She talks about the benefits of associate nursing degree programs for those seeking to become RN’s, the need for diversity in the nursing faculty workforce, and how she as a professor is helping to change the mindset of changing the nursing culture to a healthier one. We also cover understanding nursing through the patient’s lens, creating opportunities for yourself and others, and the many possibilities of virtual reality simulation in nursing education.

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Today, let’s take a closer look at cancer and learn more about this disease from someone who has devoted her life to studying cancer.

In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket, we have the privilege of hosting the outstanding Dr. Azra Raza, the Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine and Director of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Center at Columbia University. She is also the author of the book “The First Cell: And the Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to the Last”.

Dr. Raza discusses the footprints of cancer and cancer-related statistics. She talks about her book The First Cell and how it advocates for the earliest possible detection and elimination of cancer at the first stage, first cell level. She calls out for a more holistic approach to cancer and emphasizes the need for better and advanced cancer treatment.

Dr. Raza also shares her thoughts on reactive medicine, setbacks, changing paradigm, bringing the patient front and center into every conversation about cancer, and more!  There are so many things to learn from this amazing interview with Dr. Raza so please tune in!

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What do you know about your brain? In this episode, we are excited to host Paul Sorbo, the Director of Sales at Wavi Medical. Paul discusses the importance of providing a simple, fast, and affordable assessment to establish a baseline for the brain and then compare subsequent scans to monitor someone's progress. He also talks about the cost, insurance coverage, FDA approval, etc. He also provides a very clear example of the importance of knowing your brain's baseline, and the value of continuing education on brain health, researching, and gathering data. Wavi is pushing for proactive health with its innovative cap.

Paul is passionate about brain health and has a wealth of knowledge to share about Wavi so please tune in to learn more!

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