The Seamless Connection

This week, we are joined by Dr. Ryan Grant, CEO of Vori

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Dr. Grant's background and careers
• I ask Ryan about his motivation to pursue a career in healthcare.
• Ryan discusses his decision to specialize in musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine.
• We discusses the misaligned incentives in the healthcare system, particularly regarding surgeries and the impact on cost and care.
• Dr. Grant explains the prevalence of inappropriate surgeries and overuse of imaging in MSK medicine, as well as the need for a patient-centric healthcare system.
• We talk about his shift from benefiting from more surgeries to wanting to reduce unnecessary surgeries and improve patient care.
• Dr. Grant discusses the ethical concerns and the need to determine appropriate care plans for patients, emphasizing that surgery has its place but should not be overused.
• I give a summary of Ryan's mission of determining appropriate care plans and ensuring patient compliance for optimal recovery.

This episode is presented by AmplifyMD

“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/

To learn more about Vori please use the links below:

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The Seamless Connection is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:

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This week, we are joined by Dr. Justin Barad, CEO of Osso VR

What you'll get out of this episode:

• What brought him to healthcare?
• What inspired him (Family illness)
• How'd you get into your pediatric orthopedic specialty?
• How did Osso VR come about?
• Walk us through how Osso VR works?
• Are there minimum qualifications certifications you have to keep up with after your initial certification?
• What're you looking for in your surgeon or surgery group?
• You can train a physician on brand new surgery with Osso, how does it compare or how quickly can help a surgeon get up to speed on a new surgery?
• Started in residency hospitals, how can you maximize Osso from that perspective?
• Is Osso Planning to offer certification?
• Are you planning to explore rural areas without speciality surgeons?
• Do you play video games still? Do you have time? How do you relax outside of founder life?

This episode is presented by AmplifyMD

“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/

To learn more about Osso VR please use the links below:

- Website - LinkedIn

Also, be sure to follow The Seamless Connection:
- Linkedin - Youtube

The Seamless Connection is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:

- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

This week, we are joined by Doug Salvador MD, MH, Chief Quality Officer at Baystate Health.

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Dr. Salvador's background & how he got to Baystate Health
• What role Telehealth can play to reduce errors and improve throughput diagnosis and treatment
• The estimate rate of diagnostic errors in emergency rooms in the US, and the effect of this
• The biggest challenges facing healthcare delivery, and how healthcare professionals can shape the future of it
• What's next? 

This episode is presented by AmplifyMD

“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/

To learn more about Baystate Health please use the links below:

- Website - LinkedIn

Also, be sure to follow The Seamless Connection:
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The Seamless Connection is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:

- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

This week, we are joined by Joanne Mizell, COO at Banner|Aetna.

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Mizell's background 
• Her background & how it brought her to Banner|Aetna
• Her ideal innovation to help bring overall costs of care down for both inpatient & outpatient care
• How we can help accessibility in rural areas 
• How they measure the effectiveness of new programs/innovations adopted into their workflow
• What's next? 

This episode is presented by AmplifyMD

“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of
physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology,
Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/

To learn more about Banner|Aetna please use the links below:

- Website - LinkedIn

Also, be sure to follow The Seamless Connection:
- Linkedin - Youtube

The Seamless Connection is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:

- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

This week, we are joined by Fay Rotenberg, CEO at Firefly Health.

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Rotenberg's background 
• How Firefly Health is making healthcare easier for employers to insure their employees with virtual care
• Some companies she's been watching and what she'd like to see next in virtual care
• What are a few words of advice she'd give to young women in tech and healthcare
• What's next for Rotenberg & Firefly Health

This episode is presented by AmplifyMD

“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of
physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology,
Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/

To learn more about Firefly Health please use the links below:

- Website - LinkedIn

Also, be sure to follow The Seamless Connection:
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The Seamless Connection is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:

- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

This week, we are joined by Dr. Divya-Devi Joshi, President, All Children's Specialty Physicians at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Dr. Joshi’s background and inspirations
• How Dr. Joshi’s background in Oncology & Pediatrics helps in her day-to-day role
• The power of physician leadership
• What gaps still exist today
• What does she think the future of care looks? 
• What’s next for Dr. Joshi?

This episode is presented by AmplifyMD

“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of
physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology,
Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/

To learn more about Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital please use the links below:

- Website - LinkedIn

Also, be sure to follow The Seamless Connection:
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The Seamless Connection is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:

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This week, we are joined by Jason Parent, Director of Clinical Innovation at Point32Health

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Parent's background 
• Overview of Point32Health
• Why Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan combined to form Point32Health
• The best ways to improve health outcomes for large groups of people
• How startups and health systems can work with payers more
• What’s next?

This episode is presented by AmplifyMD

“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of
physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology,
Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/

To learn more about Point32Health please use the links below:

- Website - LinkedIn

Also, be sure to follow The Seamless Connection:
- Linkedin - Youtube

The Seamless Connection is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:

- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

This week, we are joined by Dr. Tania Elliott, Nationally known Digital/Telehealth Executive

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Dr. Elliot's background 
• Healthcare’s virtual evolution since you entered the virtual care space 
• How to design and implement a national virtual care program 
• Innovating within a large health system
• The role of a Chief Medical Officer within an innovative health system 
• What's next? 

This episode is presented by AmplifyMD

“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of
physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology,
Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/

To learn more about Dr. Elliot please use the link below:

- LinkedIn

Also, be sure to follow The Seamless Connection:
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The Seamless Connection is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:

- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

This week, we are joined by Bob Bausmith, FMR CIO at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City.

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Bausmith's background in healthcare
• Healthcare’s virtual evolution since Bausmith's career started
• Whether payers are adopting enough virtual care systems or if they are still lagging
• The key to working with payers 
• What technology excites Bausmith most in the healthcare industry today
• How healthcare shaped where Bausmith is today, and what’s next for him

This episode is presented by AmplifyMD

“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of
physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology,
Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming
the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty
care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/

To learn more about Bob Bausmith please use the link below:

- LinkedIn

Also, be sure to follow The Seamless Connection:
- Linkedin - Youtube

The Seamless Connection is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:

- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

This week, we are joined by Amit Garg, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Tau Ventures.

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Garg's background
• His 2023 outlook and predictions
• The importance of alleviating pressure on doctors and hospitals
• How this helps patients get better care
• What’s next?

This episode is presented by AmplifyMD

“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of
physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology,
Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming
the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty
care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/

To learn more about Tau Ventures please use the link below:

- Website - LinkedIn

Also, be sure to follow The Seamless Connection:
- Linkedin - Youtube

The Seamless Connection is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:

- Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter