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Join us this week as Meena Mallipeddi welcome's guest Dr. Lee Schwamm, SVP & Chief Digital Health Officer at Yale New Haven Health System.
What you'll get from this episode:
Digital Health Vision: Dr. Lee Schwamm shares his journey and vision as the Chief Digital Health Officer at Yale New Haven Health.Telestroke Success: The pivotal role of telestroke in revolutionizing stroke care and its widespread adoption.Patient-Centered Care: How digital health can meet patients where they are, transforming the patient experience.Virtual Care Challenges: Addressing the administrative burden and finding innovative solutions for healthcare providers.Future of Digital Healthcare: Dr. Schwamm's outlook on transformative healthcare innovations and AI-powered care.
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Learn more:Guest LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorleeschwamm/Company LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/yale-new-haven-health-system/Company Website https://www.ynhhs.org/
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Join us this week as Meena Mallipeddi welcome's guest Dr. Stephanie Mueller, Clinician Investigator at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
What you'll get from this episode:
Dr. Stephanie Mueller's Dual Role: Dr. Mueller serves as a clinician investigator at Brigham and Women's Hospital, focusing on clinical care and research related to healthcare transitions, particularly inter-hospital transfers.Impact of Inter-Hospital Transfers: Analysis reveals that such transfers can lead to longer hospital stays and higher costs, with variable impacts on patient mortality depending on the diagnosis.Challenges of Patient Transfers: Initially termed "OSH bombs", these transfers often involve critically ill patients arriving with insufficient information, posing significant risks to patient safety.Evolution of Transfer Processes: Advances like the integration of electronic health records and the establishment of specialized transfer centers have streamlined the patient transfer process, enhancing communication and patient care.The Role of Telehealth: Telehealth has emerged as a potent alternative to physical transfers, potentially reducing unnecessary hospital visits and optimizing resource use.
“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/
Learn more: Company LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/brigham-and-women's-hospital/Company Website https://www.brighamandwomens.org/
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Join us this week as Meena Mallipeddi welcome's guest Dr. Saurabh Chandra, Chief Telehealth Officer at The University of Mississippi Medical Center.
What you'll get from this episode:
Early Medical Influences and Decisions: Dr. Saurabh Chandra shares his journey into medicine, inspired by his physician parents, and discusses his transition from a focus on pathology to hands-on clinical experiences in medical school.From India to U.S.: A Research and Clinical Odyssey: He recounts his path from India to the U.S., influenced by his mother's experience as a physician scientist, and elaborates on his interest in the research behind medical practices, leading to a PhD and then a return to clinical medicine.Discovery of Telecritical Care’s Potential: Dr. Chandra explains his unexpected venture into telecritical care, initially skeptical but soon realizing its potential in accessing real-time patient data and remotely guiding medical procedures.Expanding Critical Care to Underserved Areas via Telehealth: The importance of telehealth in providing critical care in underserved and rural areas is highlighted, demonstrating its capability to bring specialized healthcare to smaller hospitals and avoid unnecessary patient transfers.The Ongoing Challenges and Future of Telehealth: Dr. Chandra discusses the challenges and future potential in telehealth, like the integration of EMR systems and innovations in remote patient monitoring, while emphasizing the necessity to adapt technology creatively for different healthcare settings.
“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/
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Guests LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-chandra-md-phd-aba37256/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-mississippi-medical-center/Company Website: https://www.umc.edu/
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Join us this week as Meena Mallipeddi welcome's guest Meg Barron, Managing Partner of Outreach and Engagement at Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI).
What you'll get from this episode:
Venturing into Health Technology: Meg Barron shares her extensive experience in healthcare, focusing on health technology, from working in marketing and business development roles to engaging with accelerators and incubators.Driven by Personal Healthcare Stories: Her personal story, involving her family’s health struggles, fuels her passion for improving healthcare through technology, highlighting the need for accessibility and equity in healthcare.Centering Physicians and Patients in Tech Development: Barron emphasizes the importance of involving physicians and patients in the development and evaluation of digital health technologies, ensuring their needs and experiences are central.Addressing Digital Health Challenges: She discusses the challenges in digital health, such as solution fatigue, and the need for holistic solutions that address multiple problems efficiently and effectively.Evaluating Digital Health at Peterson Institute: Barron’s current work at the Peterson Health Technology Institute focuses on independent evaluations of digital health technologies, aiming to identify what works and is worth scaling up.
“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/
Learn more about our guests:
Guests LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megbarron/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peterson-health-technology-institute/ Company Website: https://phti.com/
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Join us this week as Meena Mallipeddi welcome's guest Thomas Stanis, CEO and Co-Founder at Story Health.
What you'll get from this episode:
Thomas Stanis' Tech to Healthcare Transition: Thomas Stanis, co-founder and CEO of Story Health, discusses his unique shift from a career in tech at Electronic Arts and Google to founding a healthcare company, driven by a personal health crisis.Story Health's Chronic Care Focus: Learn how Story Health is revolutionizing the management of chronic conditions such as heart failure, leveraging technology to extend the reach and effectiveness of specialist care beyond traditional clinical settings.Innovative Care Model and Patient Engagement: Explore Story Health's innovative approach, which combines comprehensive treatment plans, patient guidance programs, and health coaching, leading to significant improvements in treatment adherence and outcomes.Significant Impact on Treatment Adherence: Discover how Story Health's model has dramatically improved the percentage of heart failure patients receiving optimal guideline-based care, soaring from a mere 3% to an impressive 60%.The Role of Virtual Care in Healthcare Transformation: Thomas Stanis delves into the crucial role of virtual care in today's healthcare landscape, highlighting its ability to engage patients effectively and meet the increasing demand for specialist care.Future Vision of Thomas Stanis and Story Health: Gain insights into the future plans of Thomas Stanis and Story Health, focusing on expanding their successful model across various medical specialties to provide integrated, holistic care for patients with complex health needs.
“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/
Learn more about our guests:
Guests LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tstanis/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/story-health/Company Website: https://www.storyhealth.com/
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Join us this week as Meena Mallipeddi welcome's guest Liz Popwell, FACHE, PMP, the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Stony Brook Medicine.
What you'll get from this episode:
Adapting to New York and Long Island: Liz Popwell reflects on her personal and professional transition to New York and Long Island, embracing the diverse culture and community.Unique Aspects of Stony Brook Medicine: Liz highlights the unique combination of rich expertise, innovation, and collaboration at Stony Brook, despite common healthcare challenges like access and disparities.Evolving Role of Strategy and Transformation at Stony Brook: Liz discusses the creation and evolution of her role as the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, emphasizing strategic planning and organizational transformation.Future Vision for Stony Brook Medicine: Liz shares her vision for Stony Brook's future, focusing on technology advancements like AI and machine learning, and their potential impact on healthcare delivery.“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/
Learn more about our guests:
Guests LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategysuccess/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stony-brook-medicine/Company Website: https://www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/
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