Breaking Health

Healthegy
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The Breaking Health Podcast features the innovators, investors and entrepreneurs who are building the technology and tools to break down and build up the country’s ailing health care system. With seasoned health care investor Steve Krupa, CEO of the Psilos Group, as host, Breaking Health delivers the earliest insights on the ongoing Digital Health Revolution.

  1. Episode: 177 - Jess Gaulton on Women’s Mental Healthcare at All Stages

    JAN 20

    Episode: 177 - Jess Gaulton on Women’s Mental Healthcare at All Stages

    Jess Gaulton, CEO and founder of FamilyWell, has created a space where women can find care for their mental health during their reproductive journey, including for post-partum depression. In this episode of Breaking Health, hosted by Payal Agrawal Divakaran, Gaulton discusses why her company is also focused on menopause, how they're making their resources accessible and affordable, and why OB-GYN's are so willing to send patients to FamilyWell. Plus, Gaulton shares what inspired her to go from practicing medicine to entrepreneurship, her venture capital experiences, and the best and worst parts of being a founder. LINKS:     HealthEdge .406 Ventures  FamilyWell Health

    41 min
  2. Episode: 176 - Joanna Strober on Accessible Menopause Care

    11/18/2025

    Episode: 176 - Joanna Strober on Accessible Menopause Care

    Making women’s health resources accessible has been a perpetual challenge in the industry. In this episode of Breaking Health, host Michelle Snyder speaks with Joanna Strober, CEO of Midi Health, about how her company is providing a platform to empower women to take control of their health. Strober shares the history of Midi and how it evolved into something bigger than anticipated. She discusses how the company trains providers and “follows the women” to understand what their customers need and want. Strober also gives advice on fundraising and building a strong brand that makes customers feel seen and heard.  Links from this episode:   McKesson Ventures HealthEdge   Midi Health

    29 min
  3. Episode 175: Medicaid Innovation and Sustainable Ventures

    08/19/2025

    Episode 175: Medicaid Innovation and Sustainable Ventures

    How are innovators driving sustainable ventures to transform Medicaid and improve care for underserved populations? During May’s Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit, Zeena Johar, entrepreneur in residence of Frist Cressey Ventures; Chris Johnson, founder and CEO of Bluebird Kids Health; Aditi Mallick, former CMO of Medicaid and director of Minority Health at CMS; and Jenny Ismert, CEO of Community Plan of Kansas at UnitedHealthcare Community & State gathered to discuss scalable solutions, funding strategies, and the role of technology in addressing complex challenges within Medicaid. Moderated by .406 Ventures’ Payal Agrawal Divakaran, the panel provided insights into creating lasting impact while navigating the evolving digital health and policy landscape.

    43 min
  4. Episode: 174 - Building an AI-Native Health Plan: Angle Health's Journey to Disrupt Traditional Insurance

    07/22/2025

    Episode: 174 - Building an AI-Native Health Plan: Angle Health's Journey to Disrupt Traditional Insurance

    Ty Wang, co-founder and CEO of Angle Health, is working to ensure that anyone can access healthcare in a convenient and efficient way. Tune into this episode of Breaking Health, where host Steve Krupa speaks with Wang about shifting from engineering and government to healthcare and creating a platform that delivers comprehensive healthcare benefits while removing administrative barriers. Wang discusses the value proposition Angle Health is putting forth and what member experience is like on the platform, as well as shares advice for entrepreneurs that are at the early stages of starting their own company.    Conversations between VCs and entrepreneurs typically occur in boardrooms or coffee shops. In the Breaking Health Podcast, you get a seat at the table. Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Stephen Krupa, HealthEdge Software, Inc., brings his more than 20 years’ investor experience insight to revealing conversations with the most disruptive CEOs in healthcare. Listen to understand how these leaders are building the companies—and fostering the cultures—that will change everything.   Links from this episode:   HealthEdge  Angle Health

    24 min
  5. Episode: 173 - Matt Bettonville on Oncological Research and Drug Discovery Investment

    06/17/2025

    Episode: 173 - Matt Bettonville on Oncological Research and Drug Discovery Investment

    In this episode of Breaking Health, host Steve Krupa speaks with Matt Bettonville, investor at Yosemite, about the state of oncology research and his hunt for investments in discovery and treatment tools. Bettonville delves into the key to cancer treatment, where deals are flowing towards in the market, and how the AI revolution is helping with drug discovery and cancer treatment breakthroughs. He also discusses the complications (and frustrations) of making treatments affordable, finding new targets in primary cancers most frequently seen in the population, and the importance of early detection.  Links from this episode:   HealthEdge Yosemite

    28 min
  6. Episode: 172 - Solving Prior Authorization from Both Sides with Jeremy Friese

    05/13/2025

    Episode: 172 - Solving Prior Authorization from Both Sides with Jeremy Friese

    In this episode of Breaking Health, guest host Payal Agrawal Divakaran, partner at .406 Ventures, speaks with Jeremy Friese, CEO of Humata Health, about prior authorization and how Humata is helping from “both sides of the fax machine.” Friese also discusses his thoughts on the future of AI adoption, how the regulatory landscape looks, and more. He also shares what the transition between physician to entrepreneur was like, what it’s like to found and grow companies, and how to select the right VC partners.  Links from this episode:   HealthEdge  .406 Ventures Humata Health

    44 min
  7. Episode: 171 - Heart Health Month: Jeffrey Wessler on Providing Virtual Cardiovascular Healthcare

    02/18/2025

    Episode: 171 - Heart Health Month: Jeffrey Wessler on Providing Virtual Cardiovascular Healthcare

    In this year’s first episode of Breaking Health and to celebrate Heart Health Month, guest host Payal Agrawal Divakaran, partner at .406 Ventures, speaks with Jeffrey Wessler, MD, MPhil, CEO of Heartbeat Health, about virtual cardiovascular healthcare, how Heartbeat makes it possible for physicians and patients to give and receive treatment through telemedicine, and the advances in technology the company is making. Dr. Wessler also shares his thoughts on selecting VC partners, the dynamic for physician entrepreneurs as it relates to fundraising, and the significance of Heart Health Month.

    39 min
  8. Episode: 170 - Kate Condliffe on Accessible Maternity Care and the Future of Women’s Health

    12/17/2024

    Episode: 170 - Kate Condliffe on Accessible Maternity Care and the Future of Women’s Health

    In this episode of Breaking Health, guest host Payal Agrawal Divakaran, partner at .406 Ventures, and Kate Condliffe, CEO and co-founder of Diana Health, discuss providing accessible maternity care and the future of women’s health. Condliffe shares how her company empowers and supports women to live their best lives, how Diana Health works with hospitals, and how to choose the right fundraising partners. Divakaran and Condliffe also delve into how the new presidential administration will make an impact on women’s health into 2025, including the women’s research movement, abortion, and potential major changes around Medicaid.  Links from this episode:   HealthEdge .406 Ventures Diana Health

    33 min
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The Breaking Health Podcast features the innovators, investors and entrepreneurs who are building the technology and tools to break down and build up the country’s ailing health care system. With seasoned health care investor Steve Krupa, CEO of the Psilos Group, as host, Breaking Health delivers the earliest insights on the ongoing Digital Health Revolution.

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  • Creator
    Healthegy
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Breaking Health
  • Show Website
    Breaking Health

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