The Spark

The Spark

By Rachel Schreiber, Stuart HansonHealth & Fitness
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The Spark episodes

  • Episode 7: Uniting Healthcare: The Approach to Innovation and Connectivity

    Focusing on narrow, specific use cases can optimize value delivery and pave the way for broader impact.

    In this episode, Seth Joseph shares invaluable insights on the necessity of technology and innovation for solving healthcare's most pressing problems. He also dissects analogies from other industries and discusses the rapid tech adaptation seen as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Don't miss Seth’s captivating vision of a connected, collaborative healthcare ecosystem and why remaining static could leave organizations in the dust.

    31 min
  • Episode 6: Leveraging Technology for Superior Patient Care

    Whether it's telehealth or AI in radiology, the bottom line is clear: technology should enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and deliver value beyond just financial gains.

    In this episode, Michael Archuleta, the Chief Information Officer from Mount San Raphael Hospital, unravels his organization's transformation into a recognized force of innovation within healthcare technology. His insights shed light on how smaller organizations can leverage automation and digital tools in order to not just survive but thrive amidst the same mandates that challenge their larger counterparts. 

    Buckle up and explore how smaller organizations can do more with less and why startups might just be the key to unlocking the next level of healthcare excellence!

    34 min
  • Episode 5: Navigating Healthcare's Innovation Landscape

    Ever wondered why healthcare innovation often seems like a never-ending battle against resistance?


    In this episode, Jeremy Bikman discusses the challenges and opportunities of innovation in healthcare, highlighting the industry's resistance to change despite a professed desire for advancement. He emphasizes the pivotal role of startups in driving disruption and underscores the importance of thorough research to identify market segments ready for innovation.


    Listen to this episode, where Jeremy underscores the role of companies like Reaction Data in facilitating progress within the industry!

    40 min
  • Episode 4: Enhancing Patient-Centered Care: Strategies for Innovation

    By consolidating tasks like prescription refills and appointment rescheduling, CommonSpirit Health is optimizing operations and empowering staff to focus on patient interactions.

    In this episode, Dr. John Chelico shares his insights and experiences in tackling the complexities of healthcare innovation within CommonSpirit Health, creating a better healthcare experience for all. He discusses challenges in implementing innovative technology, highlighting critical barriers such as disparate systems and limited margins, while also shedding light on CommonSpirit Health's initiatives to streamline operations and improve patient outcomes.

    Join this conversation to learn more about how to boost innovation in healthcare to create a patient-centered experience!

    22 min
  • Episode 3: From 72-Hour Waits to Real-Time Rides To Save Patients’ Lives

    Transport providers, often neglected stakeholders, are the heart and soul of the industry, but they are often neglected. Kinetik wants to change that.


    In this episode, Sufian Chowdhury, the founder and CEO of Kinetik, explores the disruptive journey of his company in the healthcare industry, specifically in the realm of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). He underscores the challenges small businesses face in the transportation sector, emphasizing the inefficiencies that lead to delayed patient rides. Sufian envisions a future where healthcare transportation mirrors the convenience of popular ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft and also outlines the impact on health equity, emphasizing the critical nature of medical rides, especially for those facing life-threatening health issues.


    Tune in and learn how Kinetik is reimagining healthcare transportation, helping to save more patients’ lives!

    27 min
  • Episode 2: Transforming Healthcare through Habit Change

    Healthcare isn't just about managing diseases; keeping people healthy and changing some habits can be the perfect start.


    In this episode, Jeffrey Ruby explains the focus and mission of his habit change company, which aims to prevent, reverse, and slow chronic diseases while reducing healthcare costs. He underscores Newtopia's emphasis on prevention, whole health, and genetics in matching coaches to participants, highlighting success in engagement, positive health outcomes, and collaboration with Alice Walton's Heartland Whole Health Institute.


    Tune into this episode for insights into Newtopia's innovative approach to healthcare and its efforts to shift the focus towards keeping people healthy rather than solely managing illnesses!

    29 min
  • Episode 1: Igniting Change. The Spark: A View of Innovation in Healthcare

    Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Spark' podcast, where healthcare meets innovation. Explore the pressing need for change in the industry, navigate challenges like financial viability and physician burnout, and discover how thought leaders are revolutionizing healthcare through disruptive, intelligent solutions. Join the conversation on AI implementation, possibility thinking, and collaborative efforts reshaping the healthcare landscape.


    Subscribe now for insightful discussions and a glimpse into a future where innovation sparks positive change in healthcare.

    13 min

About The Spark

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Welcome to The Spark: A View of Innovation in Healthcare! Join Avaneer Health's Rachel Schreiber and CEO Stuart Hanson as they chat with healthcare leaders revolutionizing the industry. Discover the stories of change and explore new perspectives on The Spark podcast!