HealthTech Beat

In this episode, we will answer the following topics: [00:23] Dr. Raj's Experience in the US Army [02:07] Impact of War on Soldiers [14:59] Founding of Nine Line Medical [19:56] Focus on Healthcare Efficiency [20:46] Utilizing ML and RPA for Automation [21:13] Dynamic Scheduling System for Enhanced Efficiency [22:09] Tracking Nurse Movements [23:26] The McDonald's Example and Healthcare Efficiency [24:17] Implementing Blockchain for Communication [25:53] Linking Performance and Economical Impact [29:05] Transparency and Employee Recognition [33:03] Approach to Government Projects and Competition with Larger Corporations [35:17] Identifying Problems and Team Knowledge  [35:43] Addressing Interoperability Issues [36:26] Value Addition and Strategy  [37:09] Niche Focus and Specialization [37:45] Building Trust and Recognition [38:10]  Understanding Government Priorities [38:49] Long-Term Approach and Business Expansion [39:37] Diversification and Hub-Spoke Model [40:04] Iterative Development Process [41:04] Efficiency and Workflow Optimization [41:48] Optimization and Revenue Realization [46:04] Embracing Daily Contributions and Meaningful Actions [47:48] Conclusion Doctor Raj is a surgeon, a colonel in the US Army, and a nurse. While in Afghanistan, he was injured by a rocket-propelled grenade. The surgeon now became the patient and saw both sides of the equation, which led to the founding of Nine Line Medical company. The goal of the company is to leverage emerging technology to improve the operational efficiency of healthcare. Enjoy the listening! Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-ambay-m-d-d-d-s-8aa84b1a/

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:27] current focus, team consistency and workflow of the CTO [06:05] how to achieve a win-win situation with your customers: leveraging relationships for controlled testing and successful software launches [10:41] validation of the key stakeholders’ satisfaction in Briotix Health [12:20] typical EMR implementation mistakes that healthcare providers make [17:59] the right time to switch to another EMR/EHR solution [20:11] overcoming industry conservatism: emerging technologies for healthcare efficiency and safety [27:40] the lack of proper data analytics in healthcare from the perspective of providers and individual patients [36:09] custom EHR/EMR solutions and the fragmented healthcare market [40:26] M&A and the other lines of business at Jcloud [42:41] speech processing and innovations for data and human genome as promising technology trends in healthcare [45:14] Rapid Fire Round (3 personal questions) As an expert in building a next-generation data platform at Briotix Health, Russell Hertzberg shares his valuable advice on how data integration can revolutionize occupational health practices and enhance the overall well-being of employees. In this episode, Russ uncovers the dynamic world of custom and on-the-shelf EHR/EMR solutions and shares the emerging trends such as speech processing, wearable sensors, and genetics shaping the future of healthcare. This conversation opens a deeper understanding of the obstacles in the US healthcare technology market and brings you many insights into the challenges faced by healthcare organizations, software developers, and industry stakeholders. Uncover practical strategies and innovative solutions that can help overcome these obstacles and drive positive change in healthtech. Enjoy the listening! Links: Russell’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russhertzberg/ Briotix Health: https://www.briotix.com/ Jcloud: https://jcloudco.com/

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:26] a large platform for the new generation of eye disease treatment [09:50] how ML helps in the diagnosis and treatment [12:56] ML accuracy and bias in making a diagnosis [14:35] the process of hiring optical engineers [18:57] in-house vs. outsourced development [19:42] product distribution plans [21:23] go-to-market company strategy [24:05] how important are soft skills for engineers and how to evaluate them [26:04] Geoffroy’s scientific works in orthopedic [29:44] sales process: making the right message for the right person [33:23] Geoffroy’s advice on becoming a good skilled engineering manager [38:33] Rapid Fire Round (3 personal questions) Who is responsible for the decision that ML algorithms make in the healthcare industry? In this episode, you’ll learn more about how machine learning is used in ophthalmology, its accuracy and bias in making a diagnosis. Geoffroy Rivet-Sabourin tells about activities at PulseMedica, a large platform for the new generation of eye disease treatment. As CTO, he shares his approach to hiring optical engineers, integrating teams of different specialties into one productive system, and explains why PulseMedica is open to third-party vendors. And also you’ll find out how being open-minded can help you to find very rare niche industry specialists. Enjoy the listening! Links: Geoffroy’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffroy-rivet-sabourin-b1007920/ PulseMedica website: https://www.pulsemedica.com/

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:12] software for home care companies to recruit and retain caregivers [04:01] integrations, quick business adaptation and challenge overcoming [07:21] how to transform customer requests into features [14:08] in-house engineering team vs. third-party software development [18:04] current obstacles in the development [20:04] the story behind, features and development of sensor solution for the incontinent elderly tracks [37:04] which kind of team brings better results in the startup stage [42:51] how to become a good-skilled engineering manager [43:41] Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) The caregiver shortage is growing, but a lot of caregivers are leaving the industry, especially during COVID. What is the best solution? Probably an on-demand economy. Caribou creates software for home care companies that helps them recruit caregivers and retain caregivers with referral and incentive programs. As CTO that works with customers the same as on the technical part, Timothy shares his advice on both his startups related to healthcare, how to define how much to pay for a solution that nothing like this existed before, and how to choose a team that can give you great results. And also, why should project managers be involved very early on in the sales cycle?Enjoy the listening! Links:Tim’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyahong/?originalSubdomain=caCaribou website: https://www.caribou.care/

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:15] how Aikomi works and how AI is used[08:00] why at Aikomi don’t use the word «patient»[08:55] differences from other similar apps[14:16] current development focus of the company[15:41] outsource team experience[18:04] AI team management [20:32] generated unpredicted results from AI and how it recognizes Asian people[25:08]  how the Japanese market is different[31:08] in-house vs. outsource approach: pros and cons[32:48] Aikomi scaling plans in Japan and abroad[34:51] the most interesting projects from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Yu worked on[37:54] how to become a good-skilled engineering manager[40:26] Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) People with dementia don’t become boring, they just lose their way of communicating. How can software possibly help people with dementia? Aikomi is a Japan-based startup that helps find a connection between a person with dementia and their family members. Yu Shimizu, CTO at Aikomi, tells about the challenges of an healthtech startup in Japan, its features, and the technologies that are used. She shows real-time cases of how AI helps create personalized content for people with dementia using the most possible amount of data. Enjoy the listening! Links: Aikomi: https://www.aikomi.co.jp/ Yu in Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yu-shimizu-499149110/

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:39] Sleepiz and contactless device for sleep apnea diagnosis [05:54] even with a perfect sleep schedule you can have sleep apnea disease [10:13] how the hardware and the software of Sleepiz work [13:46] what does it take to develop hardware [16:27] how being a remote-friendly company help to overcome a shortage of engineers [18:52] it's all about developing the right culture - external vs. internal dev teams [21:48] why Sleepiz currently prefers an approach with having more in-house engineers [23:53] measuring the engineering team's productivity with OKR [24:25] how to reach goals understanding between a company and an engineer [30:55] scaling plans [35:10] is it a must of “technical excellence” for engineers [38:45] current main development challenges [42:18] advice for future engineer managers [46:33] Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) Investing time and knowledge in your team will simplify your work, it’s not a favor you’re doing. Ankit Anand, VP of Software Engineering at Sleepiz, shares useful ideas for engineers and engineering managers on how to allocate the resources, measure the team's productivity, and reach a mutual understanding between engineers’ goals and the company’s goals. Also, you’ll find out what it takes to develop hardware and software and how to overcome a shortage of specialists on the example of Sleepiz, a company that creates easy-to-use medical-grade devices for sleep apnea diagnosis at home. Do you agree that overengineering is one of the challenges that a startup face?Enjoy the listening! Links: Sleepiz: https://sleepiz.com/ Ankit’s email: ankit.anand@sleepiz.com Ankit’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankit-anand-5654a62a

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:32] mPulse and future products with NLP [06:42] convincing people to use your product without convincing [11:43] introducing tech products to people in healthcare  [17:03] presenting data in more meaningful ways as a primary focus [19:44] high-quality solution creation, a balance between innovations, staff hiring, and the other challenges in tech development [25:26] overcoming a shortage of engineers - how important the mission and purpose of a company to avoid it [29:38] if there is no role, we will create it for you [35:39] how mPulse chooses tasks and measures engineering teams’ productivity [45:12] Elon Musk statement discussion - must technical managers be technically excellent [51:41] how good the engineer should be at the leadership [54:48] Rapid Fire Round (3 questions)

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:22] how anemia brought tech people together into Sanguina[03:38] AnemoCheck app that estimates hemoglobin level[05:57] the age, symptoms, and consequences of anemia[10:08] how to distribute uncommon healthcare apps[14:50] the first version of the startup (AnemoCheck home product)[17:16] getting patients' feedback[20:23] process of FDA approval[26:22] ML techniques for processing patients data and plans on EHR/EMR integrations[31:00] worldwide market discovery studies to launch the app[33:45] Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) «I was jealous of diabetics that could screen themselves whenever they wanted to in their homes. There are 2 billion people that suffer from anemia,» says Erika. In this episode, Erika Tyburski shares a very inspiring story when founders, «a bunch of nerds», solve their own health problems via a healthtech product. During the last years, a lot of focus shifted away from other chronic diseases that were being managed prior to the pandemic. You'll learn about the FDA approval process, getting patients' feedback, distributing uncommon healthcare apps, and the path of Sanguina in healthcare from the early beginning through all the stages. This episode will inspire you to launch your own idea to the market and help hundreds or even millions of people. Enjoy the listening! Links: Erika’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-tyburski-292555b1/ Sanguina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sanguina/ Sanguina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanguinaINC/ Sanguina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanguina_inc/ Sanguina Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanguina_inc/

The special guest of our new episode, Vanessa Sandarusi, will talk about integrating EMR, the advantages of creating custom solutions, the importance of gathering clinician data, and the opportunities it gives. You'll learn more about the main things that healthcare organizations should consider if they want to build a custom solution for their needs and details about EMR system adaptation to different locations' needs. Enjoy the listening!

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:13] background of the current projects [02:47] how healthcare organizations measure the performance of consultant work [06:11] how healthcare providers rein in the spending in the industry [09:30] optimizing costs with technologies [16:31] main issues in technology that providers face (EHR functionality,  etc) [22:20] Epic and Cerner: usage pros and cons, what system is better to choose [30:48] the purchase timeline optimization involving clinicians [33:29] reducing multiple clicks and other main tips to consider implementing technology for clinicians [36:31] the investment situation in the healthcare field [38:32] telehealth will stay on the top: leading technology trends in 3-5 years [40:53] main advice to startups who are building telehealth or other health solution [42:42] Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) Give your clinicians a seat at the table for developing new healthcare solutions. In the new episode, Morgan Hart, the founder of Hart Health Strategy, shares her experience as a consultant working with large and small clinics, hospitals, and insurance providers. We discuss how to optimize the purchase timeline, how healthcare organizations measure the performance of consultant work, which EHRs are the most popular in the market nowadays and why. Also, if you are creating a healthcare startup right now, there is some good advice for you in this episode. Enjoy the listening! Links: Morgan Hart email: morgan@harthealthstrategy.com  Morgan Hart LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganehart/ 

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:40] how technologies influence healthcare projects [04:31] the most significant challenges healthcare organizations face now [09:17] the problem of education: how to make physicians use new technologies [12:29] the holistic value of using new technologies in the healthcare field [14:01] solving the problem of more volume of medical information [18:18] telemedicine as a key to the future [22:24] essential features of telemedicine solutions [25:49] technology road map: the main obstacle of the clinics to have it, the way of developing [32:21] classification of challenges in healthcare organizations [37:04] why the EMRs are not used properly [39:22] investments in the healthcare field [48:18] Custom VS Shelf solutions [53:29] AI/ML as one of the technology trends in the next 3-5 years [01:02:57] Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) Why do big hospitals prefer to work with startups more? As Interim Senior VP at WellSpan Health and President York Hospital, Rodney Reider shares the internal processes and main challenges that hospitals currently face. We talk about the ways of using EMR, telemedicine as a key future technology, comfortable apps for clinicians, investments in the healthcare field. And more on why technology now is the place to be. Enjoy the listening! Links: Rodney D. Reider's email: rodneydreider@gmail.com Rodney D. Reider's LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneydreider Rodney D. Reider's website: https://www.rodneyreider.com/ The book "Grabbing the Next Rung: The Heart of Leadership" by Rodney D. Reider on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grabbing-Next-Rung-Heart-Leadership-ebook/dp/B09C6HZ4ZX

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:20] background of Cornell Scott Hill Health Center [02:01] how telemedicine is used in Cornell Scott Hill Health Center[03:07] providing rapid comprehensive care as one of the biggest challenges of the organization [04:42] nurturing and developing healthcare technologies as the main focus of Cornell Scott Hill Health Center [05:48] choosing telemedicine vendors: Why are clinical teams so essential? [09:57] complexity in the current market and their perspective [13:41] process of choosing the vendor [15:02] privacy and security - regular security audits as one of the most important things [18:04] big issue in healthcare: using many software systems by one organization. Advantages and disadvantages of Epic EMR [22:51] the future of telemedicine: will it increase or disappear after a pandemic? [25:21] centered patient data [28:23] telemedicine as one of the technology trends in the next 3-5 years [29:44] primary advice to other professionals who would like to develop or implement technology in healthcare [31:55] Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) Our special guest Marquese T. Davis talks about the use of telemedicine, the attitude of doctors to new technologies, the stages of selecting a software vendor. You’ll learn more about system integration, leveraging resources, leadership, and cultivating relationships in corporate and nonprofit fields. And so, will telemedicine increase or disappear after the pandemic? Enjoy the listening! Links: Marquese T. Davis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesedavis/ Cornell Scott Hill Health Center LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cornell-scott---hill-health-corporation/

In this episode, we will answer the following questions: [01:21] background story of Digi.me[03:34] primary value of using Digi.me - how users can share and control their data[09:13] patient data privacy[12:31] why companies don't have to think about HIPAA or GDPR while using this model[14:17] how the stored data works [18:11] main focus of Digi.me and why it is safe to use it[21:00] what is Military Internet and how it works[23:42] how Digi.me enables patient data security[26:48] geographic regulations of patient data and government compliance[34:16] how to change healthcare data to be patient-centric, and how culture change relates to this.[36:26] why is patient access to their medical records is a must[39:12] patient-centric model as the future primary focus of Digi.me[41:51] primary advice to other professionals who would like to develop or implement technology in healthcare[44:02] Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) How to recognize that “the iceberg is melting”?  Today's special guest, Julian Ranger, the Founder of Digi.me, talks about personal data, and patient centricity as the future of healthcare, a new privacy model, and how it relates to the Military Internet.  You'll get information about the different geographic regulations of patient data, and how the 7 stages of the cultural change process relate to healthcare. Enjoy the listening! 🥺Also, we are very sorry for the sound at the beginning of this episode. Since [01:08] it becomes better. Links:Digi.me website: https://digi.me/Julian Ranger's Twitter: @rangerjJulian Ranger's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianranger/Digi.me Twitter: @digime

In this episode, we'll talk about: 01:16 The background story of JC Telemedicine 02:03 Technology challenges in the healthcare industry - why all the doctors still use fax machines 03:15 Status quo as the main obstacle to change everything to new technologies 04:00 The primary mission of JC Telemedicine 07:01 How to convince physicians to use telemedicine 08:31 How JC Telemedicine differentiates from other products on the market 10:13 Engaging target audiences of JC Telemedicine: independent physicians or hospitals? 12:42 Connecting new solutions to existing on the practice 15:44 Lack of doctors' education in technology as an obstacle 18:21 Bad Internet connection: is it a problem for physicians working in rural areas? 21:23 The biggest challenge of implementing telemedicine in everyday use 23:01 Today primary focus of JC Telemedicine 26:36 Primary advice to other professionals who would like to develop or implement technology in healthcare 27:50 Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) If you can find one particular solution to save even one life - this product is worth building. Jeff Carroll, the founder of JC Telemedicine and founding member of an online pharmacy, talks about healthtech innovations, mental health and awareness, telemedicine, and overall consumer wellness. In this episode, you’ll learn about the challenges that plague our healthcare system firsthand. Enjoy the listening! Links: Jeff Carrol's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-carroll-telemedicine/ JC Telemedicine LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jc-telemedicine-consulting-services-llc/ JC Telemedicine Website - http://jctelemedicine.com/ JC Telemedicine Twitter - https://twitter.com/JCTelemedicine

Timeline: 01:38 5-HT digital hub for startups: how it works, and measures performance 09:16 the role of the government in the hubs’ activity 10:54 the actions 5-HT does to help startups and corporates 19:17 working with startups from abroad 21:36 the specifics of the German market 25:21 what startups need to keep in mind targeting healthcare organizations 28:43 the requirements for healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics 34:22 personalized medicine and sustainability in pharma 35:30 future startup program X-Linker 2022 39:31 Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) Today’s guest, Marco R. Mayer, works directly with startups and helps them approach the chemical and health industry on the German market. We discussed the activities of the 5-HT ecosystem for startups and corporates, the role of the German government for hubs, and how a startup can seize the possibilities of working with big companies. Marco speaks on how the hubs measure the activity performance, which startups and companies can enter the hub, which projects they’ve already worked with, and also a key rule for startups entering the German healthcare market. Enjoy the listening! Links: Bootcamp for startups: https://www.5-ht.com/en/programs/5-ht-x-linker/5-ht-x-linker-2022 Marco R. Mayer in Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-r-majer/

In this episode, we discuss if gamification can actually influence and transform healthcare. David Wortley, the Founding Director of the Serious Games Institute, has pioneered the use of technologies such as VR, video conferencing, and wearable devices. David shares how he helps people now to save their memories with VR and how wearables make us stay healthy. Also, have you ever thought about how God is related to technologies? Enjoy the listening!

 In this episode, we discuss: [02:02] Figure 1. How the app went from being an idea to a popular platform among healthcare professionals [9:39] The business model of Figure 1 [16:32] How to get physicians to take up new technologies, and other challenges in implementing technologies into the healthcare field [20:03] Criticism is essential - the main advice to healthcare startups  [22:23] “Vetting your idea and knowing that that thing going to sell can help you succeed” - why is it relevant for healthcare applications [24:19] The legal side of creating Figure 1 [26:23] What problems are experienced now in Figure 1 and how to tackle and overcome them [31:11] Advice to other professionals who would like to implement technologies in the healthcare [34:03] Rapid Fire Round (3 questions) Enjoy the listening! Links: Joshua’s Landy Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshualandy Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshualandy1? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%A9%BA-%E2%80%A6ndy-md-2984176a/ Figure 1: https://www.figure1.com/

Hi everyone! 👋🏻 My name is Ivan Dunskiy and I want to tell you about our new project, the podcast HealthTech Beat. The idea behind the podcast is to show real-life challenges and solutions of implementing technology in healthcare. I am the CEO at Demigos, a software development company that develops custom IT solutions for startups and companies. We have delivered a number of products for healthcare, and we saw a problem that sometimes products are not used in real life. Not because they are purely designed, but because of other reasons beyond programming or product development. For example, the product may lack some essential features for clinicians, or vice-versa product could be too complex and overwhelming for end-users. It all leads to the situation. When investments into technology become worthless, these types of problems could be irrelevant for any new software product, however, even more, relevant for healthcare where market entry and adoption. It could be more time-consuming than in other industries due to strict regulations or because of existence start to school in the market or in the company, or because of lack of understanding that your product should suit needs, not only of end-users for example, clinicians or patients, but cover interests of insurance companies.  The health care system is complex throughout the world. So the product should meet the needs of all parties involved. We invite clinicians, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from startups and large organizations in healthcare to share their real-life experiences of implemented technology, their challenges, solutions, lessons learned, and technology trends they see.  Find and follow HealthTech Beat on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud, or subscribe to new episodes on our website demigos.com/blog.  Stay tuned!