Product in Healthtech

Guest: Derek Baird, CEO & Co-founder, Switchboard Health

Resources:

• Switchboard Health: https://switchboardhealth.com/
• Conduce Health: https://www.conducehealth.com/

Connect with Derek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debaird/

Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-crabbs-5674a233/

Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

John Golden's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldenjohn/

Vital Neuro Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/vital-neuro

Chris Hoyd's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishoyd/

John Golden is the CEO of Vital Neuro. He has considerable experience in operational and technology leadership, and led the successful exit from EXOS, a previous company he founded and built, prior to joining Vital Neuro 7 years ago. John has spent his career dedicated to making high quality complex technologies into simple consumer products that people can use, and uses the Vital Neuro technology himself 3-4 times per day to stay on top of his game. John has led the company through the clinical development all the way to reality as a consumer facing product, with a guiding principle that neurofeedback technology should be as easy to use as regular headphones.

Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

• Jaya Pokuri - Co-founder, Bonfire Analytics
• Vinay Nagaraj - Co-founder, Bonfire Analytics

• Healthcare data analytics and go-to-market strategy
• Machine learning applications in health tech sales
• Processing prescription claims and medical data
• Moving beyond volume-driven provider targeting
• Healthcare policy challenges and data access

• Bonfire Analytics - Healthcare data analytics platform
• Point Designs - Prosthetics device company (case study)

• 3x increase in sales efficiency for Point Designs
• Founded Bonfire Analytics in late 2022
• Target market: SMB to mid-market health tech companies

• Bonfire Analytics Website: https://www.bonfireanalytics.com/
• Using Provider Data to Sharpen Your GLP-1 GTM Strategy
• Connect with guests on LinkedIn: Jaya Pokuri and Vinay Nagaraj

Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

In this episode of Product in Healthtech, we reconnect with Scott Martin, founder and CEO of Rescription, to discover how his company has evolved since our previous conversation.

Topics covered:

• Rescription's "radical clarity" approach to transforming prescription drug costs
• How Rescription leverages the 340B federal program as intended to benefit both health systems and patients
• Results from partnerships with Bergen New Bridge and Baton Rouge General, showing 27-35% savings
• Why patients under Rescription's model receive zero-dollar copays for prescriptions
• The patent-pending adjudication technology developed with Vynyl that enables upfront processing at scale
• Rescription's ambitious expansion plans across 14 states and 15 additional health systems

Key moments:

• [01:16] Scott explains how Rescription's model differs from traditional PBMs
• [03:09] Clarifying misconceptions about the 340B program
• [05:14] Updates on partnerships with Bergen New Bridge and Baton Rouge General
• [07:25] How Rescription addresses pharmaceutical manufacturer pushback
• [09:24] Details on Rescription's patent-pending adjudication technology
• [11:15] Future expansion plans and new service offerings

Resources mentioned:

• Wall Street Journal article featuring Rescription: https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/prescription-drug-prices-340b-pharmacy-benefit-plans-6834cc08

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Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

Claire Manneh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemanneh/

Chris Hoyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishoyd/

For the full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/lMfNvPUdfNA

Datavant Website: https://www.datavant.com/

0:00 Introduction + Claire's background

2:36 Overview of Datavant and its mission

3:49 Example: Substance misuse data commons project

5:54 Datavant's roadmap and exciting developments

7:49 AI and data analysis in healthcare research

9:15 Population health projects and achievements

11:37 Global clinical trials and international considerations

14:38 A day in the life at Datavant

16:27 Measuring success and project metrics

18:47 Cybersecurity and data protection measures

21:11 Future vision for health data integration

24:16 Challenges and headwinds in the industry

26:21 How to connect with Claire and Datavant

Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

Dr. Caroline Yang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-a-yang/

Chris Hoyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishoyd/

For the full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/FeclsIWOwsk?si=4_LU3nexH0EPZLC_

Mass General Brigham Website: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en

0:00 Introduction

0:44 Dr. Yang's journey into healthcare at home

1:55 Technological advancements enabling home-based care

3:01 Recent project launches and technological integration

5:27 Stakeholder collaboration and product integration

7:56 Measuring success and patient experiences

10:27 Evolution of technology in home hospital care

14:09 Future of AI in clinical medicine

18:51 Managing stakeholders and prioritizing in product development

23:06 MGB's hospital at home program scale and growth

26:41 Demographics of hospital at home recipients

30:21 Closing remarks and contact information

Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

Jennifer Geetter, a partner at McDermott, Will and Emery, shares insights on AI and data governance, compliance issues related to AI and privacy, and how state and federal guidance can impact AI innovation in healthcare.

00:00 - Introduction

01:02  - Jennifer's background and role as a digital health lawyer

04:11  - Types of clients / legal needs in digital health

09:37 - COVID's impact on healthcare delivery and digital health trends

14:41  - Challenges faced by digital therapeutics and the future of digital health

19:21  - AI capabilities, regulatory guardrails, and considerations for healthcare companies

24:55  - Specific applications of AI in clinical contexts and physician support

28:38  - Balancing AI risks and benefits in healthcare

33:53  - AI governance, regulatory landscape, and the importance of public trust

Jennifer Geetter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-geetter-6107406/

Chris Hoyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishoyd/

For the full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/l6-F2Stemv0

McDermott Will & Emery Website: https://www.mwe.com/

Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

We dive deep into the world of elite soccer performance with Chris Shenberger, head of sports science and medicine at Columbus Crew SC.  Chris shares fascinating insights on how cutting-edge technology and data analytics are transforming the way professional teams monitor, train, and optimize their players.  From GPS tracking and personalized training plans, to the potential of AI and genetic testing, this episode explores the future of soccer performance and the innovative techniques being used to keep players at the top of their game. 

Chris Shenberger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-shenberger-7832831a9/

Chris Hoyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishoyd/

For the full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/8_tWPG9E_tk

Columbus Crew Website: https://www.columbuscrew.com/

Columbus Crew YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWaD_J0qRubgPr9DV_x9-Jw

Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

We caught up with Amit Shah and he discussed Virta's mission to reverse Type 2 diabetes and obesity through personalized nutrition and continuous remote monitoring. He also discusses he challenges of scaling Virta's pioneering clinical, technology, and business model - including evolving massive workflows and systems amid rapid growth and how recent GLP-1 obesity drug approvals are tailwinds driving adoption of Virta’s more sustainable, cost-effective solution.

Amit Shah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitrshah1/

Chris Hoyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishoyd/

For the full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Fl-_SsHEz0Y

Virta Health Website: https://www.virtahealth.com/

Virta Health YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/virtahealth

Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

We chatted with Dominique Kim, Managing Director of the Health Tech Accelerator at The Founder Institute. She discusses how FI's global accelerator helps turn even very early stage healthtech ideas into real startups through hands-on support, coaching, and connections with experts and partners.

Links from the episode:

Dominique Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquekim1/

Nicole Harris Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolesharris/

For the full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/r3xd-XQ0y8k

Founder Institute's main website: www.fi.co

Founder Institute's female founder resources - www.femalefounderinitiative.com

LA based healthcare accelerator and partner - www.scalehealth.com

 Healthcare VC firm Telosity Ventures, partner & mentor - www.telosity.co

Global accelerator also partnering with Founder Institute - www.plugandplaytechcenter.com

InnovatorMD physician tech network, program co-founder - www.innovatormd.com

Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.