Slice of Healthcare

By Slice of Media, Inc.

The people, ideas, and companies shaping healthcare. The best podcast for healthcare executives and investors. Presented by Sage Growth Partners.... more

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Slice of Healthcare episodes:

October 01, 2025#522 - Dr. Monika Roots, Co-Founder, President and CMO at Bend Health
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Dr. Monika Roots, Co-Founder, President and CMO at Bend Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Personal Mission: Dr. Roots’ drive to improve youth mental health care stems from her own childhood experience with a parent’s mental illness.
Bend + Lyra: The acquisition by Lyra Health enables a shared mission of whole-family mental health care with a strong emphasis on outcomes.
Beyond Access: Dr. Roots debunks the myth that mental health is merely an access problem. It's also an execution challenge.
AI & Mental Health: She addresses the increasing use of AI tools like ChatGPT for therapy and stresses the importance of clinical oversight.
Policy Impacts: Cuts to Medicaid and MAHA regulations pose significant threats to youth mental health access and outcomes.

To learn more about Bend Health:Website https://www.bendhealth.comLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/bend-health/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.
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15min
September 24, 2025#521 - Leigh Burchell, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Altera Digital Health
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Leigh Burchell, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Altera Digital Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Policy Veteran Insight: Leigh Burchell shares her experience navigating U.S. health IT policy since 2008, from the Obama era to today.
Federal vs. State Chaos: Fragmented state-level regulations complicate compliance for health tech companies like Altera.
Shift Toward Voluntary Action: CMS is leading current health IT policy with a lighter regulatory touch, favoring pledges over mandates.
User-Centered Innovation Needed: Overregulation often ignores the actual needs of clinicians and patients using health IT.
Hope for Standards-Based Progress: Burchell urges for thoughtful federal frameworks to replace inconsistent state initiatives.

To learn more about Altera Digital Health:Website http://www.alterahealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/altera-health/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.
...more
15min
September 17, 2025#520 - Kyle Swarts, President at aiHealth
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Kyle Swarts, President at aiHealth.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Solving Outpatient Coding Inefficiencies: aiHealth automates complex medical coding tasks, addressing staffing and process issues in the middle revenue cycle.
Busting the AI Fix Myth: AI won’t fix broken workflows; real change requires reimagining processes and cultural transformation.
The BAA Roadblock: Outdated Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) create significant barriers to AI deployment in healthcare.
Ambulatory Focus: aiHealth targets the growing outpatient market, following the migration of surgical procedures from hospitals to ambulatory centers.
What’s Next for aiHealth: The company is expanding into auditing and clinical documentation improvement while emphasizing strategic partnerships.

To learn more about aiHealth:Website https://www.ai-health.io/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/aihealth-io/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.
...more
12min
September 10, 2025#519 - David Leo Fischel, Chairman & CEO at Stereotaxis
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: David Leo Fischel, Chairman & CEO at Stereotaxis.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Next-Gen Surgical Robotics: Stereotaxis pioneers the only commercial robotic system for endovascular procedures, revolutionizing catheter-based interventions.
Precision with Magnetic Fields: Their unique approach uses magnetic fields for millimeter-level control of catheters deep inside the body.
Focused Innovation: The company is investing heavily in improving accessibility, catheter design, and AI-driven clinical intelligence.
Breaking Barriers: Stereotaxis is tackling both societal and mechanical limitations that have historically hindered robotics in vascular surgery.
Platform Potential: CEO David Fischel envisions Stereotaxis as a foundational platform for a broader spectrum of procedures, similar to Da Vinci in laparoscopic surgery.

To learn more about Stereotaxis:Website http://www.stereotaxis.com/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/stereotaxis/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.
...more
16min
September 03, 2025#518 - Dr. Kit Kieling, Chief Medical Information Officer at SmarterDx
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Dr. Kit Kieling, Chief Medical Information Officer at SmarterDx.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Career Pivot Sparked by Adversity: A heart condition derailed Dr. Kieling's dream of becoming a fighter pilot, redirecting him toward a meaningful career in medicine.
Clinical and Strategic Experience: He served over a decade in military medicine, later co-founding a health tech startup acquired before joining SmarterDx.
Real AI, Not Just Buzzwords: He praises SmarterDx for building AI that mirrors clinical reasoning—going beyond slide-deck hype to actual hospital impact.
Redefining the CMIO Role: At SmarterDx, Kieling amplifies clinical voices across product and strategy, guiding how data empowers care teams.
Leveling the Playing Field with AI: He's excited about how AI can counterbalance payer algorithms and eventually support bedside care decision-making.

To learn more about SmarterDx:Website https://www.smarterdx.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/smarterdx/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.
...more
19min
August 27, 2025#517 - Christopher Molaro, CEO at Neuroflow
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Christopher Molaro, CEO at Neuroflow.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Neuroflow has grown to serve over 17 million users across all 50 states.
The company acquired four organizations in two years, expanding its capabilities and reach.
It launched BHIQ, an AI-driven product that identifies behavioral health risks using claims and EHR data.
Neuroflow rebranded its mobile app as “Onward,” emphasizing its broader platform approach beyond mobile engagement.
The company now embeds into existing healthcare workflows, minimizing friction and enhancing accessibility.

To learn more about Neuroflow:Website https://www.neuroflow.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismolaro/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.
...more
14min
August 20, 2025#516 - Michelle Turner, CEO & Founder at Here Now Health
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Michelle Turner, CEO & Founder at Here Now Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Personal Mission Meets Professional Expertise: Michelle Turner, CEO of Here Now Health, blends over a decade of virtual healthcare experience with firsthand foster care advocacy.
Addressing Systemic Healthcare Gaps: Foster children often face long waits or outright barriers to care—Here Now Health aims to change that.
Launching with Impact: The company debuts in Virginia with plans to expand across states by year-end, focusing on continuity in mental health services.
Built by Lived Experience: More than 75% of Michelle’s team have personal histories in the foster care system, ensuring empathy-driven, mission-aligned care.
Scaling With Vision: Michelle is excited to measure success not just by clinical outcomes, but by family reunifications and fewer foster disruptions.

To learn more about Here Now Health:Website https://www.herenow.health/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/here-now-health/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.
...more
17min
August 13, 2025#515 - Joel Wright, President Pharmacy Services at VytlOne
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Joel Wright, President Pharmacy Services at VytlOne.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Rebranding with Purpose: VytlOne, formerly Maxor, repositions itself to better serve nonprofit health systems with comprehensive pharmacy solutions.
From Cost Center to Profit Driver: Through 340B optimization, VytlOne transforms hospital pharmacies into top-performing profit centers.
Technology and People Power: The ClearView analytics platform and pharmacy liaisons help reclaim lost prescription value and improve outcomes.
Case Study Success: At Conway Medical Center, VytlOne’s program led to a 65% reduction in readmissions and 98% patient satisfaction.
Future Vision: Hospital pharmacies are poised to reemerge as central, cost-effective hubs of community healthcare.

To learn more about VytlOne:Website https://vytlone.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/vytlone/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.
...more
16min
August 06, 2025#514 - Michael Dalton, Founder and CEO at Ovatient
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Michael Dalton, Founder and CEO at Ovatient.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Michael Dalton founded Ovatient after leading virtual care strategies at Metro Health and Summa Health.
Ovatient emphasizes an "Epic-first" approach to ensure seamless integration for patients and providers.
Their care model is "virtual-first, local always, never virtual-only," focusing on connected and high-quality care.
Ovatient provides integrated whole-person care, including behavioral health and weight management.
The company is structured as a nonprofit, but evaluating a hybrid model for future scalability and impact.

To learn more about Ovatient:Website https://ovatient.com/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/ovatient/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.
...more
18min
July 30, 2025#513 - Jonathan Kaye, President & Bonnie Cassidy, Chief Operating Officer at Health Data Innovations
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guests: Jonathan Kaye, President & Bonnie Cassidy, Chief Operating Officer at Health Data Innovations.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
HDI helps providers make claims data usable across all payer formats to power analytics and care delivery.
Claims data fills critical gaps left by EMRs in value-based care models, especially for out-of-network care.
HDI’s tools standardize complex payer datasets, ensuring accuracy and speed.
Trusted by clients and tech leaders like Epic to handle high-volume, sensitive data integrations.
The company continues to scale its platform to send validated data to multiple tech partners seamlessly.

To learn more about Health Data Innovations (HDI):Website https://www.hd-innovations.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-data-innovations-inc-/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.
...more
16min

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How many episodes does Slice of Healthcare have?

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