On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with two experts in the sustainability field from long-time industry leader CMTA. 

Brent Wavra (Principal & Director of Business Development) and Stephen Westerback (Mechanical Engineer) shed light on sustainability and decarbonization in healthcare facilities, the main drivers pushing the industry toward sustainability, and how these changes are impacting operational efficiency and patient care.

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For some patients, clinical trials represent a chance to battle their ailment with cutting edge—and potentially lifesaving—treatments and technologies. But access to innovation can be rife with delays, red tape, and other challenges. That’s why Heidi Dieter, Chief Research Administrator at Mayo Clinic, is on a mission to develop new strategies to help streamline the path to participating in clinical trials.  

In this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Heidi shares just some ways Mayo Clinic is changing how patients access clinical trials and her personal connection to the mission. 

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“As a society, we can no longer afford the human and economic cost of not putting more emphasis on the health of women.” -- Stephanie Sassman 

“Bikini medicine,” the assumption that a woman's health and wellbeing is the same as a man’s except for the parts that are covered by a bikini, is woefully misguided. On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Melinda Morimoto (Sr. Benefits Director) and Stephanie Sassman (Portfolio Leader, Women’s Health) of Genentech explain why that mentality impacts the personal and professional wellbeing of women and how companies like Genetech are combating it with an array of workplace benefits both large and small. 

Learn more about Roche’s XProject. 

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Curt Bludworth knows firsthand the importance of hospice care—his own father was the recipient of the special blend of kindness and compassion only hospice nurses can provide.  

Now in his role as Chief Human Resources Officer for St. Croix Hospice, Curt reflects on that experience often as he helps guide the company in its simple-yet-crucial mission to, “go into communities where we’re needed.” 

In this conversation with host Ben Wagner, Curt shares how his professional journey led him to his current role at St. Croix Hospice, why simply talking about hospice care is his call to action for anyone listening, and more. 

In honor of Hospice and Palliative Care Month, this episode is dedicated to all hospice nurses and providers. Thank you for your work in giving the loved ones of countless families comfort, care, and compassion during the final stages of life. 

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Peter Glessing, Medical Alley's Senior Director of Government Affairs & Communications, to discuss election results at both the state and federal level.

Peter offers insights into how the evolving political landscape may impact Medical Alley Partners, the broader ecosystem, and key policy priorities. He discusses what these shifts could mean for the future of healthcare innovation and business growth in Minnesota.  

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Joel Theisen is not a fan of the word "care," but that's not because he doesn't have a lot of it. As an RN, he saw firsthand the shortcomings of the healthcare system in the United States, and that's why he's on a mission with his company, Lifespark, to reimagine it. 

Referring to Lifespark as the "anti-care" company, Joel instead chooses to laser focus on health and wellbeing. In other words, trying to keep people "off care." Hear how he's working to achieve that goal in the latest episode of The Medical Alley Podcast.

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In this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Mitch Foley, VP of Stryker ENT. Mitch talks about Stryker's presence in the Twin Cities, its ongoing to mission to bring new products while reimagining how ENT care can be delivered, and advice for professionals looking to take their career to new levels.

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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner talks to Technical Manger Jason Longhorn of Element Materials Technology. The conversation runs the gamut from the role Element plays in the medical testing market, COVID-19 and the ongoing recovery of the industry, the use of Ethylene oxide (EtO) in sterilization (and potential alternatives), and more.

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On this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we're coming to you live (at least at the time of recording) from the floor of MD&M Minneapolis, a premier medtech and medical manufacturing convention.

In a series of short interviews, host Ben Wagner talks with guests about what conversations were happening between major companies, how each company is helping transform healthcare in its own way, and what keeps the interviewee engaged with the work they're doing.

Guests:
Lindsey Nalley, Foamtech
Richard Payne, Seraph.
Shelby Sticksel, Seldox
Tom Waddell, Waddell Group
Nathan Caspar, Midwest Interventional Systems, Inc. 
Jesse Jensen, Switchback Medical

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Navigating the complexities of groundbreaking treatments can create headwinds. With innovations like Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) at the forefront, challenges such as financial uncertainties, regulatory shifts, and global adoption become paramount. Join us for an insightful discussion on how global partners address these challenges, focusing on safety & efficacy, financial impacts, and clinical differentiation in areas where baseline data is scarce. 

Background on PFA: Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) is a groundbreaking nonthermal energy source that is rapidly transforming atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment, affecting up to 38 million people worldwide. Unlike traditional heat or cold methods, PFA uses high-voltage electrical fields in microseconds for precise cell necrosis, marking a significant advancement in cardiology. 

Guests: 
- Juliane Ray, Global Head of Medtech Strategy, Clarivate (Moderator) 
- Annette Boyle, Editor, BioWorld MedTech 
- Dee Chaudhary, Principal Commercial Strategy Consulting, Clarivate 
- Pankhil Ghandhi, Senior Team Lead, Medtech Insights, Clarivate 
- David Begley, MD, Clinical Director in Cardiology, Royal Papworth Hospital

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