FlyteHealth achieves significant weight loss results, averaging 15.8% with non-GLP-1s and further improvements with GLP-1s.

In this episode, Gabe Castaneda, Chief Revenue Officer at FlyteHealth, talks about advancements and issues in obesity management, particularly focusing on GLP-1 medications. With 25 years of healthcare experience, Gabe highlights FlyteHealth’s innovative approach combining lifestyle management with clinical medication management. FlyteHealth's patented algorithm delivers personalized care, often utilizing non-GLP-1s to reduce costs and avoid side effects and aiming for sustainable weight loss. He also discusses the company's strategic partnerships and expansion plans, advocates for avoiding GLP-1s, and warns against compound prescriptions.

Tune in to discover how FlyteHealth is revolutionizing obesity management with innovative solutions!

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Binding technology innovation with compassion to increase the capacity to take care of older adults at home.

 In this episode, Preeti Kaur, Executive Vice President, Head of Engineering and Data at Honor Technology, shares insights into her company’s mission to empower older adults to age with dignity at home and the unique challenges of in-home care. She talks about the company’s bold use of technology, including machine learning and AI, to enhance care matching and improve care quality. Preeti offers inspiring advice to women in tech, advocating for confidence and perseverance in a field that benefits from diverse perspectives. She also brings some insights into the future of healthcare innovation and the balance of "high tech, high touch" for impactful patient care.

Tune in to discover how technology and compassion come together to empower dignified, impactful in-home care for older adults! 

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Maternal mental health requires a fundamental shift in perception and treatment.

In this episode, Chris Benecchi, Chief Operating Officer at Sage Therapeutics, talks about maternal mental health, specifically postpartum depression, and the initiatives Sage Therapeutics is undertaking. He talks about how they’re developing innovative therapies and creating partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem. Chris also explains the importance of grassroots efforts, public health collaboration, and the personal impact of postpartum depression.

Tune in and learn about the latest innovations in maternal mental health!

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To accelerate transformative healthcare solutions, we need a collaborative approach aligning technology, workflows, and stakeholder needs.

In this episode, Dr. Rick Newell, CEO of Inflect and Chief Transformation Officer of Vituity. Rick dives into how Inflect is revolutionizing healthcare innovation by fostering a unique environment for collaboration, investment, and advisory services. From leveraging AI to improve physician workflows to advancing precision medicine, Dr. Newell outlines Inflect’s role in bridging gaps in the healthcare ecosystem while ensuring innovations are practical and sustainable.

Tune in and learn how innovative solutions, from leveraging AI to fostering collaboration at scale, are shaping the future of healthcare!

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The 90-90-90 initiative by the Kennedy Forum aims to achieve 90% mental health screening, 90% access to evidence-based care, and 90% of individuals living in recovery by 2033.

In this episode of The Beat Podcast, Malekeh Amini, CEO and founder of Trayt Health, and Rebecca Messing Haigler, strategic advisor at the Kennedy Forum, discuss the Kennedy Forum's 90-90-90 initiative, which aims to enhance mental and behavioral health by 2033 through comprehensive screening, evidence-based care, and recovery living. 

The conversation highlights the integration of physical and social health considerations, the necessity for updated payment models in mental health care, and the importance of partnerships and collaborations. 

Tune in to learn how these initiatives are driving systemic change in mental health care!

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Obesity-related stigma is combatted with a bias-free image gallery and people-first language to reduce weight discrimination.

In this episode, Jamie Coleman, Vice President of Marketing at Eli Lilly and Company , discusses initiatives to combat obesity-related stigma, focusing on a bias-free image gallery created with the Obesity Action Coalition. She explains obesity as a complex disease, often misunderstood, with media reinforcing stereotypes. The gallery aims to humanize obesity and improve care. Jamie highlights the impact of weight bias on access to care and urges the use of people-first language to reduce stigma, equating weight discrimination to a human rights issue. 

Tune in to gain valuable insights into how these efforts are changing the landscape of obesity care!

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Learn about the Stop Weight Bias campaign.

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Improve clinical scheduling, reduce nurse burnout, and enhance patient care efficiency with the In-House Health platform.

In this episode, Ari Brenner, the co-founder and CEO of In-House Health, discusses how the Company leverages an automation platform to improve clinical scheduling and healthcare outcomes. By reducing the time managers spend on scheduling and enhancing accuracy, In-House Health aims to prevent nurse burnout and improve patient care. The company focuses on creating organizational efficiencies, better nurse work-life balance, and reducing reliance on external staffing by providing predictability and flexibility in nursing schedules. Ari envisions these efficiencies extending to workforce management at large, enhancing predictability and optimization across facilities.

Tune in to discover how automation is transforming healthcare workforce management!

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Compounding pharmacies in a digital-first healthcare landscape is essential for democratizing access to affordable and personalized medications and achieving better outcomes.

In this episode, Shaun Noorian, founder and CEO of Empower Pharmacy, shares insights into how compounding pharmacies are transforming healthcare by providing personalized, cost-effective solutions. Shaun highlights the rising demand for compounded medications in a digital-first healthcare system, emphasizing the shift away from traditional models towards direct, patient-centric approaches. He explains how patients are contacting the providers directly, skipping all the intermediaries that are raising the costs of medicines. Shaun also talks about how Empower Pharmacy innovates to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and customized to individual needs, ultimately creating a future where patients have more control and access to quality therapies.

Tune in and discover how compounding pharmacies and a patient-centric approach can improve health outcomes faster and more effectively and be the future of health. 

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What happens when cutting-edge AI meets the future of personalized healthcare?

In this episode, Andy Dé, Chief Marketing Officer at Lightbeam Health Solutions, discusses the transformative role of AI and analytics in shaping personalized, value-based healthcare. Drawing on a diverse career across pharma, medtech, diagnostics, and provider networks, Andy highlights the evolution from descriptive to predictive and prescriptive analytics, driven by data and AI advancements. He emphasizes the rise of agentic AI and automation in workflows, improving care coordination, risk stratification, and outcomes, particularly in population health management. Andy also explores the convergence of emerging technologies like robotics, virtual reality, and machine vision with AI in global healthcare settings. He concludes by noting both the tremendous opportunities and risks AI presents, ranging from healing and operational efficiency to ethical concerns and potential misuse.

Tune in and learn how agentic AI is transforming care delivery, improving outcomes, and reshaping the industry as we know it!

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Tailored treatments, proper medication usage, and proactive wellness practices improve healthcare outcomes.

In this episode, Strive Pharmacy’s Andrea Daniels, Director of Clinical Services, and Kaleo Alo, Vice President of Business Development, discuss the company’s mission to revolutionize patient care through compounding and personalized medicine. They highlight the advantages of telehealth in providing patients with access to tailored wellness plans. Andrea and Kaleo talk about patient education and vertical integration and how Strive Pharmacy is dedicated to empowering both providers and patients to embrace personalized healthcare solutions. They also share insights into their bold vision for the future of healthcare, including an increased commitment to patient advocacy and education around compounding pharmacy.

Tune in to learn how personalized healthcare is being transformed through compounding, telehealth, and a bold commitment to patient advocacy! 

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