Best Remote Patient Monitoring Podcasts (2025)

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259: Our expensive new normal: why traditional drug cost controls are obsolete 32:19

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Treatments like cell and gene therapies (CGTs) and GLP-1s are transforming care, but with double-digit growth in drug spend year over year, this transformation comes with an unsustainable price tag. And it’s putting pressure on every part of the healthcare ecosystem, from patients and providers to employers and health plans. The strategies that pur…

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258: The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill Act’: What’s changing, who’s affected, and what to do now 6:12

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On July 4th, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law. In this “minisode,” host Rachel (Rae) Woods unpacks the sweeping implications of the most significant healthcare legislation since the Affordable Care Act. From enhanced subsidies expiring to major cuts to Medicaid and ACA marketplace coverage on the horizon…

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Andrew Wade – Leading Orthopedic Excellence at Scale 34:16

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This episode of the Optimized Podcast features Andrew Wade, CEO of OrthoSC, the region’s most preferred orthopedic practice. Andrew shares his journey in healthcare leadership, from managing smaller practices to leading an organization with 86 providers. He discusses strategies for maintaining operational excellence, scaling patient care across mul…

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257: Paul Markovich on new builds, breakups, and bold healthcare bets 46:12

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In this special live episode from the 2025 Advisory Board Summit, host Rachel (Rae) Woods sits down with a leader well-versed in bold transformation: Paul Markovich. After more than a decade as President and CEO of Blue Shield of California, Paul now leads Ascendiun—a new nonprofit parent company that includes Blue Shield of California, its clinica…

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From Medtech Startups to Millions: Insights from Tom Ross on the Uprising Show 49:16

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with Tom Ross, a veteran sales and marketing leader in the medical device startup world, also known as “The Device Doctor.” With over 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley’s medtech scene, Tom shares fascinating insights from his journey, from h…

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Ep. 45: Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis – Product Development for Orthodontist Innovators & The Dental Pain Eraser 52:40

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Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis is a Rhode Island-based orthodontist, educator, and the creator of the Synapse Dental Pain Eraser — a non-pharmacologic innovation helping orthodontists manage patient discomfort more effectively. Guided by his Greek heritage and the Hellenistic values of compassion and service, Cosmo was honored with the 2023 AAO Innovator A…

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256: How you can prepare for the financial impacts of Trump-era policies 31:07

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Healthcare executives are closely watching legislative activity in Congress—anticipating shifts in government-funded insurance, new economic headwinds, and regulatory changes. And while change is certainly coming, what remains uncertain is how these forces will shape market dynamics and organizational finances. To help hospitals and health systems …

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Small Steps, Big Shifts: Caroline Chan on the Power of Incremental Innovation 26:55

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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with one of the most influential figures in wireless and edge innovation, Caroline Chan. A lifelong engineer and problem solver, Caroline shares how her passion for math, curiosity about the world, and relentless focus on progress helped her pioneer virtualization in wireless ne…

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255: Is healthcare really recession-proof? 39:50

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When experts warn that the economy could be headed for a recession, people working across different corners of the economy get nervous. People working in healthcare, maybe less so. That’s because of a longstanding idea that healthcare is impervious to recession. Okay, maybe that’s overstating it. Healthcare is less susceptible than other industries…

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Brian C. Fuller, MD – Optimizing Joint Replacement Surgery 26:17

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In this episode of Optimized, we sit down with Dr. Brian Fuller, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and veteran of both the U.S. Army and Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Fuller shares how his unique background shapes his hip and knee arthroplasty approach, offering insights into patient preparation, post-surgical recovery, and the evolving ro…

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254: Stop searching for the “perfect” AI product and do this instead 29:31

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Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to generate excitement across healthcare, promising to reduce clinician burnout, fuel innovation, and ease financial pressures. But despite the hype, AI is far from a “plug-and-play” solution—and simply investing in AI won’t guarantee success. This week, host Rachel (Rae) Woods is joined by Advisory Board AI e…

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From Blinky Lights to Avocado OS: Justin Schneck on Building the Future of Embedded Linux 29:57

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In this highly engaging episode, Jillian Kaplan talks with Justin Schneck, co-founder of Peridio, whose path to embedded systems engineering started not in a lab—but behind a drum kit in Hollywood. Justin shares his journey from musician and recording engineer to embedded Linux expert and open-source innovator. The episode dives deep into Justin’s …

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How River Records Is Transforming Medical Documentation With AI and Problem-Oriented Charting 52:18

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Send us a text Welcome to a brand new episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek Nanda sits down with Dr. Jacob Kantrowitz, internal medicine physician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of River Records. Dr. Kantrowitz shares his journey from an early fascination with computer science at Milton Academy to pursuing both medicine and techn…

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253: A new way to measure patient access 29:05

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Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a policy update on the bill containing Medicaid cuts that is making its way through Congress, and the recent MAHA Commission Report. If you were to ask any healthcare leader what the top challenges in our industry are, it’s a fair bet that “improving patient access to care” would be on the list. There have b…

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From Kerala to Pittsburgh: Manush Saydmohammed’s Journey in Wound Healing Innovation 40:40

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Send us a text In this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek sits down with Manush Saydmohammed, Ph.D., MBA, co-founder and CEO of ZEGENEX Inc., a Pittsburgh-based startup developing innovative wound healing solutions. Manush shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Kerala, India, through a career in biomedical research across Ind…

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Ep. 44: Dr. Clarke Stevens – WildSmiles Braces, Disney Licensing & Advice for Orthodontist Inventors 1:00:18

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Dr. Clarke Stevens is an innovative orthodontist from Omaha, Nebraska, and the creator of WildSmiles Braces. Clarke turned a creative spark into a patented bracket system that blends treatment with self-expression—and most recently collaborated with Disney. His career reflects a unique intersection of clinical excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, an…

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Engineering Curiosity: Sandro Tavares on Leading Innovation and the Rise of Agentic AI 24:47

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In this episode, Jillian Kaplan speaks with long-time tech leader and marketer Sandro Tavares about his journey from disassembling toys to leading teams that drive telecom innovation. Sandro shares how his engineering roots, passion for learning, and love for storytelling shaped a career that blends technology and creativity—and how he helps others…

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252: Contain, extract, recover: Inside the Ardent Health cyberattack 41:08

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In this special live episode from the 2025 Advisory Board Summit, Ardent Health Services President & CEO Marty Bonick and Chief Digital and Transformation Officer Anika Gardenhire recount the harrowing story of a ransomware attack that brought their 30-hospital system to a standstill on Thanksgiving Day 2023. Cyberattacks on healthcare systems are …

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251: Former HHS leaders weigh in on navigating Trump 2.0 (and answer your questions) 40:25

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5/22 Update: The House early Thursday narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget bill that includes a number of healthcare provisions that could have a significant impact on Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. It has been over 100 days since President Donald Trump began his second term. During that time, Radio Advisory ha…

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Breaking Barriers in Clinical Trial Design: Insights from Faro Health CEO Scott Chetham 51:16

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Send us a text Welcome back! In this episode, we sit down with Scott Chetham, CEO and co-founder of Faro Health, for an in-depth conversation about revolutionizing clinical trials with data-driven technology. Scott shares his unexpected journey from Australia’s Gold Coast to becoming a healthcare tech leader in San Diego, and how his upbringing, sh…

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250: VBC success is possible. Here's how Advocate Health does it. 34:16

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Believe it or not, 60% of healthcare payments in the US are tied to value. But it’s still surprisingly hard to find examples of health systems that have been doing VBC at scale, successfully, over time. So that’s what Advisory Board researchers set out to do. And across 66 conversations with 44 systems, we found four systems with approaches worth e…

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[Encore] The changing tide of Medicare Advantage 21:46

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(This episode originally aired on October 22, 2024.) For years, the best word to describe Medicare Advantage (MA) was “untouchable.” Hugely popular among seniors, profitable for health plans—the hybrid public-private payment model grew to the point that it now covers more seniors than traditional Medicare. But in the past few years, the tide has st…

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AI, Innovation and The Internet of Flags with Kevin Shatzkamer of Microsoft 22:53

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In this energetic and insightful episode of Innovators of Things, Jillian Kaplan welcomes Kevin Shatzkamer, a leader with one of the most dynamic careers in telecom, cloud, and AI. From early days at Cisco to innovation leadership roles at Dell, Google, and now Microsoft, Kevin has been at the forefront of digital transformation—and has the patents…

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Thomas Cunningham - Orthopedic Private Practice Growth Strategies & New Ancillary Revenue Streams 32:09

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In this episode of Optimized, we sit down with Thomas Cunningham, a seasoned expert in private equity, healthcare M&A, and physician practice management. Thomas shares key insights on financial growth strategies for independent orthopedic practices, the critical role of ancillary revenue, and how telehealth and remote patient monitoring are shaping…

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249: What is 340B, and why is it in the hot seat 32:15

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The federal drug purchasing program known as 340B was created in 1992 to help select provider organizations stretch scarce resources to care for patients. More than three decades later, health systems of all shapes and sizes have come to rely on 340B for their financial sustainability. But the program has come under criticism. And in recent years, …

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Decompensated HF and Diuretic Resistance — Finding success with UltraFiltration 26:33

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A review of UltraFiltration as a therapeutic modality to overcome chronically decompensated heart failure in patients who struggle poorly responsive to diuretics. A brief review of pivotal trials as well as discussion of real-world experience with the therapy in a successful advanced heart failure clinic.…

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From tinkering to edge AI with Matthew Keever of Telit 25:04

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What happens when a kid who fixes broken toys and VCRs grows up to build AI-powered safety systems in factories? You get Matthew Keever, an IoT engineer whose innovation journey started young—and hasn’t slowed down since. In this episode of Innovators of Things, Jillian Kaplan talks with Matthew about his path into the world of IoT, the role of cur…

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248: Drugs, surgeries, and shortages: the state of obesity care in 2025 35:19

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In 2025, 6% of US adults are taking a GLP-1. But the popularity of weight-loss drugs isn’t the only thing changing the obesity care landscape. On Radio Advisory, we’ve talked about what comprehensive obesity care looks like, the reality of weight bias, and the strain high-cost drugs like GLP-1s are having on employers and plans. But we haven’t done…

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Dave Zauha - Private Practice Collaboration & the Future of Spine Care 32:57

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In this episode of the Optimized Podcast, we sit down with Dave Zauha, Executive Director of Nebraska Spine + Pain Center, to explore how independent practices can thrive through collaboration, innovation, and strategic leadership. Dave shares his philosophy on creating efficient, patient-first systems, leveraging telemedicine and digital tools, an…

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Dark Factories and Bright Ideas with Drew Allen 33:02

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In this episode, Jillian Kaplan chats with Drew Allen, the CEO of Grace Technologies—and a direct descendant of Samuel Morse—to unpack what innovation means across generations. Drew shares how his family’s legacy of invention and creativity led him to blend hardware, software, and IoT into one of the most forward-thinking companies in industrial au…

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Ep. 43: Dr. Amy Jackson – Solving Orthodontic Retention, OSO Transitions & Marketing to Adults 1:03:43

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Orthodontist Dr. Amy Jackson is an innovator from San Antonio, TX who scaled a multi-location practice, navigated an OSO transition, and went on to launch Retainers For Life — a platform that’s transforming the way orthodontists handle retention while creating long-term connections with their patients. On this episode, you will discover: Amy’s jour…

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247: How hospitals and post-acute providers can rebuild their relationships (and why they need to) 28:49

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Let’s face it: Hospitals and post-acute providers can find themselves at odds. Post-acute is an area of the industry that is often misunderstood and sometimes villainized. But when post-acute care struggles, it directly impacts hospital operations. The industry needs a solution. It starts with understanding that the post-acute space is not a monoli…

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Fail Forward: The Mindset That Drives Innovation with Marjorie Abdelkrime 22:59

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In this inspiring episode, Jillian Kaplan speaks with Marjorie Abdelkrime, a seasoned technology leader who has built her career by challenging norms, empowering others, and innovating from the inside out. From her early days learning code on a Commodore 64 to leading customer success at VMware, Marjorie shares the deeply personal and professional …

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246: Plans have trust and cost problems. Here's how to manage both. 35:55

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Every stakeholder in healthcare is getting squeezed by mounting financial pressures, and health plans are no exception. Higher utilization and rising treatment costs are hitting plans hard. At the same time, plans are facing heightened public scrutiny. It may seem like the wrong time for plans to focus on cost management, but the combination of mar…

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Exploring Healthcare Transformation with Dr. Eve Cunningham and Remote Patient Monitoring 56:01

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Send us a text In this enlightening episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek welcomes Dr. Eve Cunningham, the new Chief Medical Officer of Cadence. Join us as we dive into Dr. Cunningham's fascinating career journey from an OBGYN physician to a tech leader in healthcare innovation. She shares her insights on the transformation of care delivery syst…

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Power Over Distance: The Future of Wireless Energy with Dr. Charles Greene 30:45

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In this episode, Jillian Kaplan sits down with Dr. Charles Greene, a true pioneer in wireless power transfer and the driving force behind innovation at Powercast Corporation. With more than 100 patents to his name, Dr. Greene shares how he transformed RFID research into a groundbreaking solution for battery-free, long-range wireless power. You’ll h…

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245: Headcount might not explain your labor challenges. What will? 32:31

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It feels like only yesterday that workforce challenges were the biggest problem facing the healthcare industry. While COVID-19-related staffing shortages may have declined, an inefficient workforce can still threaten health system operations and finances. Often, systems turn to staffing ratios or benchmarks to determine whether they need more cuts …

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Neal Shah on Transforming Elder Care: From Wall Street to CareYaya 46:45

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Send us a text In this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek sits down with Neal Shah, a game-changing visionary in the healthcare world. Neal is the co-founder and CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies and Counterforce Health, two groundbreaking startups making significant headway in age tech and AI for denied health insurance claims. With a prof…

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Turning ideas into impact with Todd Edmunds 21:56

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In this episode, Jillian Kaplan talks with Todd Edmunds, a lifelong technologist and current CTO, about the creative spirit that drives his innovation—from industrial IoT to life-changing accessibility solutions. Todd shares how a childhood curiosity for light switches sparked a decades-long journey of building, rethinking, and improving both the w…

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The Future of Fertility: Dr. Carmen Messerlian's Vision for Generational Health 51:15

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Send us a text In this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek chats with Dr. Carmen Messerlian, a pioneering reproductive epidemiologist, about her journey and groundbreaking work in fertility health. Dr. Carmen Messerlian is the founder of Vie Science. Discover how her personal history and innovative company, Vie Science, aim to revolutionize re…

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244: What’s happened in Washington (so far) and what policy changes we’re bracing for 47:05

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In the first two months of the Trump administration, the political and regulatory environment have shifted considerably. Since the inauguration, we’ve fielded dozens of questions about the slew of executive orders, cuts to research funding, HHS layoffs, tariffs, and an unstable economic outlook. All of that is coupled with the potential for major p…

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Exploring Cutting-edge Biotech with Pranam Chatterjee: AI, Gene Editing, and Beyond 54:30

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Send us a text Welcome to The Uprising Show, where today, we're diving deep into the world of biotech and AI with a truly inspiring guest, Dr. Pranam Chatterjee. At just 32 years old, Pranam has already accomplished an impressive array of achievements. He's a professor at Duke University, a co-founder of multiple biotech companies, and a trailblaze…

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243: What’s now and what’s next in value-based care 34:06

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There is a lot happening in federal policy that may affect healthcare payment transformation and care delivery. But we’ve said it before: healthcare leaders can’t afford to focus on fighting near-term fires at the expense of driving long-term success and sustainability. Amidst the uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to push forward conversat…

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Dr. Joe Morgan Discusses Transformative Power of XR and AI in Healthcare 51:50

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Send us a text Explore the intersection of technology and healthcare with Dr. Joe Morgan and host Vivek on The Uprising Show. Delve into how XR and AI are reshaping patient care, innovation, and the future of the healthcare industry. Discover Dr. Joe Morgan's journey from anesthesiologist to tech entrepreneur with Waya Health. Learn about the motiv…

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Ep. 42: Dr. Paul Trotter – Mastering Orthodontic Efficiency, Custom Braces & Remote Monitoring 1:09:59

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Orthodontist Dr. Paul Trotter is an innovator who has built his practice around efficiency, helping elevate his father’s well-established office in Augusta, Georgia. By integrating custom braces and digital workflows, Paul has streamlined patient care while optimizing clinical outcomes — all while maintaining an exceptional patient experience. On t…

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242: How you should rethink your life sciences-health system partnerships 25:21

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Partnerships between health systems and life sciences play a critical role in giving patients access to the best data, therapies, and technologies available in the market. However, these partnerships can be less fulfilling if both sides don’t align on purpose and expectations. This week, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board expert Fanta C…

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From Wired to Wireless: Innovating Building Automation with Fabio Zaniboni 30:21

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In this episode, Jillian Kaplan sits down with Fabio Zaniboni, an innovator and entrepreneur with a rich global background, to discuss his journey in technology and innovation. Fabio shares how his experiences growing up across different continents shaped his approach to problem-solving and adaptability. He dives into the founding of BubblyNet and …

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Nichole Alley, MBA, SHRM-SCP - Mastering Private Practice Success & Financial Sustainability 34:53

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This episode of the Optimized Podcast features Nichole Alley, a seasoned orthopedic practice executive with expertise in healthcare operations and revenue cycle management. Nichole shares strategies for integrating ancillary services, leveraging technology for operational efficiency, and enhancing the patient experience—all while maintaining financ…

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Howard Luks, MD - The Role of Lifestyle Health and Patient Education in Orthopedics 32:01

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In this episode of the Optimized Podcast, Dr. Howard Luks, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and author of Longevity Simplified, shares his expertise on the intersection of orthopedic health, longevity, and patient optimization. Dr. Luks discusses the importance of proactive care, the impact of lifestyle choices on surgical outcomes, and how mov…

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Russell Bodner, MD - The Power of Preventative Medicine in Orthopedics 32:00

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In this episode of the Optimized Podcast, Dr. Russell Bodner, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over four decades of experience, shares his insights on the evolution of orthopedic care and the critical role of patient optimization. Dr. Bodner discusses the importance of proactive care, surgical optimization, and value-based medicine. He exp…