Slice of Healthcare

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Dr. Jason Stein, Chief Medical Officer at Ingenious Med.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Shift from Optimism to Investment in AI: Financial leaders in healthcare are increasingly investing in AI for revenue cycle management, moving beyond optimism to actual implementation.
• Persistent Pain Points: Despite advancements in AI, issues like denials, underpayments, and uncompensated care remain challenges for physician practices.
• Revenue Leakage: Healthcare organizations are leaving an average of 11.4% of total revenue on the table due to coding issues and underperforming revenue cycle management solutions.
• High Expectations for AI: Financial leaders expect AI to provide significant improvements, with projections of up to 20% revenue growth over the next five years.
• Innovative Solutions Beyond AI: IngeniousMed introduces features like charge note reconciliation, using high-reliability science to improve revenue capture and reduce errors.

To learn more about Ingenious Med:
Website https://ingeniousmed.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingenious-med/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-stein-md-sfhm-b17b6253/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Vasiliki "Vicky" Demas, CEO at identifeye HEALTH.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Vasiliki Demas' journey from chemical engineering to leading identifeye HEALTH in AI-driven eye care.
• The strategic rebrand from Tesseract Health to identifeye HEALTH, emphasizing accessibility and precision.
• How identifeye HEALTH's AI technology automates eye disease detection, starting with diabetic retinopathy.
• The critical role of accessibility in improving eye care for underserved communities.

To learn more about identifeye HEALTH:
Website https://www.identifeye.health/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/identifeye-health/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasiliki-vicky-demas/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Pranam Ben, Founder & CEO at The Garage and Nicole Bradberry, CEO at FLAACOs.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Defining High-Performance ACOs: Successful ACOs focus on outcomes, patient care, and data-driven strategies to consistently generate savings and high-quality scores.
• Key Strategies for Success: Emphasizing the importance of support systems for physicians, effective governance, and the role of analytics in identifying opportunities.
• Leadership and Organizational Culture: Leadership's role in shifting hospital culture towards value-based care and empowering physicians to lead within ACOs.
• Future Trends in ACOs: Expect an increase in specialty care integration, the evolution of payment models, and intensified ACO activity driven by CMS's 2030 goals.
• Challenges Ahead: Interoperability, data sharing, and the complexities of transitioning from fee-for-service models are significant hurdles that need addressing.

To Learn More About Each Guest Company:
The Garage Website https://thegaragein.com/New/ 
FLAACOs Website https://flaacos.com/

Guest's Socials:
Pranam's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranamben/
Nicole's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradberry/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Eli Ben-Joseph, Co-Founder & CEO at Regard.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Building AI for Healthcare: Eli Ben-Joseph discusses how Regard integrates AI to reduce clinician burnout and improve patient care.
• Journey to Innovation: Eli shares the company’s origin, driven by a desire to improve doctors' work-life balance and optimize healthcare data use.
• Overcoming Initial Hurdles: Insights into the challenges of early medical record integrations and securing the first hospital contracts.
• Future Investments: Regard's strategic focus post-Series B funding, including core product enhancements and expanding into clinics.

To learn more about Regard:
Website https://regard.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/regard-technologies/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebenjoseph/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Jeffrey Kang, CEO at WellBe Senior Medical.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Innovative Care Model: WellBe Senior Medical provides primary care directly to frail elderly patients in their homes, improving access and outcomes.
• Growth Factors: Driven by demographic trends and health plan needs, WellBe has rapidly expanded to serve 150,000 members across eight states.
• Challenges: Navigating patient density and minimizing drive time are key operational challenges.
• Future Vision: WellBe plans to expand its services, potentially moving into Medicaid to address unmet needs in this population.

To learn more about WellBe Senior Medical:
Website https://wellbe.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellbeseniormedical/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-kang-ba771541/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Brandon Ballinger, Co-Founder at Empirical Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Empirical Health's Vision: Creating personal healthcare assistants to proactively manage health.
• Primary Care 3.0: Transition from traditional visits to always-on health guidance.
• AI and Data Integration: Leveraging AI and wearables for personalized health plans.
• Real-world Applications: Success stories in managing long COVID and improving VO2 max.

To learn more about Empirical Health:
Website https://www.empirical.health/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/empiricalhealth/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonballinger/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Manny Krakaris, CEO at Augmedix.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Revolutionizing Medical Documentation: Manny Krakaris discusses how Augmedix repurposes doctor-patient conversations to create medical notes, streamlining clinician workflow.
• Scaling with AI: Insights into how Augmedix has evolved from manual note-taking to leveraging AI for automated medical documentation.
• Commure Acquisition: The strategic fit and future plans following Augmedix's acquisition by Commure, aiming to integrate a broader range of healthcare solutions.
• Addressing Clinician Burnout: How Augmedix's technology reduces clinician workload and fractional quitting, enhancing patient care and access.
• Patient Perspectives on AI: Manny Krakaris shares thoughts on patient acceptance of AI in healthcare and the importance of meaningful AI utility.

To learn more about Augmedix:
Website https://augmedix.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/augmedixinc/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-krakaris-3341634/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Evan Richardson, Founder & CEO at Form Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• The founding and mission of Form Health in transforming obesity care.
• The impact of GLP-1 medications like Wigovy and the evolving landscape of obesity treatment.
• Success stories and the comprehensive approach to treating obesity at Form Health.
• Future trends in telehealth and the integration of advanced tools to enhance patient care.

To learn more about Form Health:
Website https://www.formhealth.co/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/form-health/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/evrichardson/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Keith Figlioli, Managing Partner at LRVHealth.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Keith Figlioli discusses the evolution of healthcare technology and its ongoing challenges.
• The impact of AI on healthcare, highlighting the need for realistic ROI expectations.
• The importance of blending technology with human expertise for effective healthcare solutions.
• Advice for young professionals entering the health IT space.

To learn more about LRVHealth:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lrvhealth/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-j-figlioli-659a46/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Varsha Rao, Co-Founder & CEO at Zeal.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Varsha Rao's journey from Nurx to founding Zeal.
• The concept of Zeal as a new social platform for in-person activities.
• Varsha Rao's passion for social fitness and its health benefits.
• Zeal's unique features for organizing and participating in group activities.
• Future plans for Zeal's growth and integration of AI for personalized events.

To learn more about Zeal: 
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/share-your-zeal/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/varsharao/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.