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:

July 23, 2025#512 - Andrew Kobylinski, Co-Founder & CEO at Primary.Health
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Andrew Kobylinski, Co-Founder & CEO at Primary.Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Andrew Kobylinski, CEO & Co-Founder, shares the accidental founding and mission of Primary.Health
Public health’s digital gaps: why so much work is still done on paper, and how Primary.Health is solving it
Challenges of funding and innovation in public health, and advice for investors
Lessons from bootstrapping a $120M+ public health company without VC funding
The future: collaboration between public and private sectors to reach underserved communities

To learn more about Primary.Health:Website https://primary.health Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/primaryhealth/

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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18min
July 16, 2025#511 - Dr. Michael Gao and Dr. Joshua Geleris, Founders at SmarterDx
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guests: Dr. Michael Gao and Dr. Joshua Geleris, Founders at SmarterDx.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
SmarterDx helps hospitals fully capture patient journeys and maximize reimbursement through advanced AI technology.
The founders, Dr. Michael Gao and Dr. Joshua Geleris, leveraged their backgrounds in medicine and data science to address inefficiencies in hospital revenue cycles.
A critical pivot from concurrent to pre-bill review allowed SmarterDx to prove measurable value to hospitals and align incentives.
The formation of Smarter Technologies, combining SmarterDx, Thoughtful AI, and Access Healthcare, creates a platform approach to solve broader revenue cycle challenges.
A customer-centric mindset and deep healthcare expertise are central to SmarterDx’s and Smarter Technologies’ approach.

To learn more about SmarterDx:Website https://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
26min
July 14, 2025#510 - Todd Dunn, CEO at Accuryn Medical
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Todd Dunn, CEO at Accuryn Medical.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Todd Dunn’s unique path: from healthcare innovator and Accuryn customer to CEO
The enormous impact of acute kidney injury (AKI) in U.S. hospitals
How Accuryn Medical digitizes kidney monitoring for earlier detection and intervention
The financial and patient care benefits of automating kidney data and documentation
Accuryn’s commitment to raising awareness and partnering with hospitals for better kidney outcomes.

To learn more about Accuryn Medical:Website https://accuryn.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/accuryn-medical/

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
July 09, 2025#509 - Dr. Jeffrey Wessler, CEO and Founder at Heartbeat Health
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Wessler, CEO and Founder at Heartbeat Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Heartbeat Health delivers virtual cardiology care across all 50 states, targeting value-based organizations.
Founder Jeffrey Wessler emphasizes the importance of pivoting based on impact and patient need.
Initial challenges led to a major shift from consumer-focused care to high-impact cardiovascular treatment.
Wessler discusses the future of cardiology, focusing on implementation of existing treatments at scale.
Encourages clinicians interested in tech to reach out to startups, highlighting opportunities for cross-industry collaboration.

To learn more about Heartbeat Health:Website https://heartbeathealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/useheartbeat/

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
July 07, 2025#508 - Kara Trott, Founder & Board Chair at Quantum Health
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Kara Trott, Founder & Board Chair at Quantum Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Kara Trott founded Quantum Health, pioneering the field of healthcare navigation and care coordination.
Her legal and consumer behavior background uniquely shaped Quantum’s patient-centric model.
Trott’s leadership philosophy emphasizes empathy, curiosity, and employee empowerment.
Quantum Health recently acquired Embold Health, expanding its impact across 8 million lives.
Her new book No One Alone captures 25 years of leading and innovating in a resistant healthcare industry.

To learn more about Quantum Health:Website https://quantum-health.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-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
27min
July 02, 2025#507 - Amy Bucher, Chief Behavioral Officer at Lirio
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Amy Bucher, Chief Behavioral Officer at Lirio.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Precision Nudging & Personalization: Lirio combines AI and behavioral science to deliver targeted nudges that help patients start and maintain healthy behaviors.
Scientific Rigor with Real-World Speed: Lirio’s solutions are built on detailed, deliberate behavioral design processes that prioritize speed to impact and user testing.
Redefining Personalization & Motivation: Most healthcare personalization lacks depth. Lirio emphasizes individualized, values-based communication to drive genuine engagement.
Building Trust with Patients: Lirio fosters trust through transparency, tailored messaging, and respecting patient autonomy.
Global Expansion & Scalable Impact: Lirio is launching interventions across Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, with a vision of becoming the "air traffic control" for personalized health journeys.

To learn more about Lirio:Website https://lirio.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/lirio/

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
24min
June 30, 2025#506 - Adam Stansell, CEO at Axle Health
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Adam Stansell, CEO at Axle Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Axle Health's Major Pivot: Transitioned from delivering home health services to licensing its proprietary operations software.
Key Insight from the Field: A revealing moment with a thumbtack-based scheduling system sparked the shift in focus.
Execution Challenges: Took a year post-pivot to gain traction, eventually 10x'ing revenue in 2024.
Funding Milestone: Closed Series A led by F-Prime, aligning with investors with deep operational and domain expertise.
Vision Beyond Health: Adam reflects on the societal need for objective truth in the age of AI and misinformation.

To learn more about Axle Health:Website https://www.axlehealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/axle-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
19min
June 25, 2025#505 - Max Marchione, Co-Founder at Superpower
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Max Marchione, Co-Founder at Superpower.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Building a Healthcare Super App: Superpower offers an AI-driven healthcare membership that includes 100+ blood biomarker tests, data integration, and holistic care.
Vision of Widespread Access: Aims to create a health membership as universal as Amazon Prime, making preventive healthcare accessible and affordable.
Founder Insights on Innovation: Max Marchione emphasizes the importance of ignoring outdated advice and maintaining conviction in forward-thinking solutions.
Entrepreneurial Wisdom: Advises founders to build businesses that are resilient to advancements like AGI, focusing on immediate revenue and customer obsession.
Personal Routines and Hacks: Max shares his productivity rituals, nutritional hacks (including a powerhouse smoothie), and mental resilience mantra.

To learn more about Superpower:Website https://superpower.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/superpower-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
18min
June 18, 2025#504 - Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Bill Taranto’s Journey: From Johnson & Johnson to leading Merck’s $600M GHI Fund focused on digital health and technology.
Four Core Investment Areas: Drug discovery, clinical development, supply chain, and patient access/data.
Portfolio Spotlights: Companies like Npower, Unnatural Products, Aerosafe Global, Cure AI, and Prognos are driving impactful innovation.
Strategic Value of CVCs: Beyond capital, CVCs offer startups technical expertise, commercial agreements, and long-term support.
Navigating Market Challenges: Insights on VC pullback, consolidation trends, and advice for startups on sustainable growth.

To learn more about Merck:Website https://www.merck.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/merck/

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
June 09, 2025#503 - Dr. Danna Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Ezra
Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Dr. Danna Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Ezra.

What you’ll get out of this episode:
Dr. Danna Chung's Diverse Medical Journey: From health policy and community clinics to innovative startups and AI-driven diagnostics.
Personal Catalyst for Joining Ezra: A family cancer diagnosis led Dr. Chung to seek better early detection tools, ultimately connecting her to Ezra.
The Power of Early Detection: Emphasizes how early cancer diagnosis, especially via total-body MRI, can dramatically improve survival rates.
Ezra’s Tech-Driven Approach: AI-assisted scoring, personalized follow-up, and longitudinal health tracking make their screening more effective and responsible.
Strategic Growth with Function Health: Recent acquisition boosts combined offerings of lab testing and imaging, expanding access and affordability.

To learn more about Ezra:Website http://ezra.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezrainc/

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?

The podcast currently has 544 episodes available.

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