Outcomes Rocket

Saul Marquez
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The Outcomes Rocket podcast brings you conversations with the healthcare leaders actually building the future of care. Hosted by Saul Marquez, founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket and a 17 year medical device veteran. Every episode goes deep with one operator: a health system executive, a medtech commercial leader, a health tech founder, a clinician, an investor. They talk about what they’re building, what broke along the way, and what they’d do differently. With more than 2,000+ episodes in the archive, this is one of the largest libraries of healthcare leadership interviews anywhere. No fluff, no press release talk. Just people who’ve done the work telling you how they did it. If you’re responsible for outcomes, revenue, or both, you’ll leave each episode with something you can use this week. New episodes weekly. [CLAIM:9UANJG7C]

  1. 1d ago

    Why Manager Enablement Is the Missing Layer in Workforce Mental Health ROI with Brad Swingruber, CEO at meQuilibrium (meQ)

    Managers are often the first people to notice when something is off with an employee. But do they have the tools to know what to do next? In this episode, Brad Swingruber, CEO at meQuilibrium (meQ), talks about how managers can play a bigger role in connecting employees with mental health support. He explains why giving managers another training course or dashboard isn't enough, and why support needs to be simple, practical, and available where managers already work. Brad also shares examples of how meQ has helped organizations make these resources easier to use, including work with Citizens Bank that led to higher engagement and lower burnout. He discusses what organizations should measure, why psychological safety is an important place to start, and how understanding the needs of different groups within the workforce can shape a more effective approach. Tune in to hear Brad's take on what managers actually need to support their teams! Resources: Connect with and follow Brad Swingruber on LinkedIn. Follow meQuilibrium on LinkedIn and explore their website.  Check the Burnout Impact calculator from the meQ team here.

    Why Manager Enablement Is the Missing Layer in Workforce Mental Health ROI with Brad Swingruber, CEO at meQuilibrium (meQ)

  2. 1d ago

    Why Interoperability Depends on Accurate Patient Records with Martin Cody, SVP of Sales and Growth at 4medica

    Healthcare interoperability fails if the data moving through the system isn't accurate. In this episode, Saul Marquez, Founder and CEO at Outcomes Rocket, speaks with Martin Cody, Senior Vice President of Sales and Growth at 4medica, about the overlooked but critical issue of patient identity accuracy. Martin explains how duplicate, incomplete, and mismatched records lead to costly downstream denials and shares how 4medica combines technology, data, and human expertise to clean and maintain patient data at scale. Because the company understands the cascading effects of bad data, it brings a proactive approach to fixing identity issues upstream, especially during hospital mergers and acquisitions. Martin is also candid about the clinical risks of patient record overlays and why strong human relationships still matter in a rapidly changing healthcare industry. Tune in to hear what it takes to make clean patient data the foundation of safer care and true interoperability! Resources: Connect with and follow Martin Cody on LinkedIn. Follow 4medica on LinkedIn and explore its website. Stay tuned for 4medica’s upcoming podcast, Dirty Data Done Right.

    Why Interoperability Depends on Accurate Patient Records with Martin Cody, SVP of Sales and Growth at 4medica

  3. 2d ago

    Helping Providers Focus on Patients, Not Paperwork with Hanna Mundy, Vice President of Strategic Operations at iScribeHealth

    Providers won't adopt technology that adds steps to their day. In this episode, Hanna Mundy, Vice President of Strategic Operations at iScribeHealth, discusses building ambient AI that fits how providers already work. She traces her path from an orthopedic and sports medicine provider to a healthcare technology leader, and explains how iScribeHealth pairs ambient documentation with deep EHR integrations to reduce the documentation and billing load providers carry. Because the company came up working with human scribes, it brings a working knowledge of clinical workflow, note quality, and the customization that high-volume specialty practices need. Hannah is also candid about provider resistance to change, and why iScribeHealth treats that resistance as a design constraint. Tune in to hear what it takes for documentation technology to earn a provider's trust! Resources: Connect with and follow Hanna Mundy on LinkedIn. Explore iScribeHealth and learn more about its ambient AI documentation solutions.

    Helping Providers Focus on Patients, Not Paperwork with Hanna Mundy, Vice President of Strategic Operations at iScribeHealth

  4. 4d ago

    ASC Insights: The Role of Culture and Relationships in ASC Success with Allison Stock, Chief Operating Officer at Surgical Management Professionals

    Why the success of an ASC relies on preserving the physician's voice and cultivating a strong, unique culture. In this episode of ASC Insights, recorded live at ASCA SAMBA 2026, Lindsay Alexander is joined by Allison Stock, Chief Operating Officer at Surgical Management Professionals (SMP). Drawing on 20 years of experience in the ASC space, Allison shares what it takes to build a successful surgery center from the ground up and the importance of keeping independent physicians at the center of clinical decisions. She discusses the evolving challenges of the ASC marketplace, including the impact of private equity, the shift toward higher case complexity, and the pressures of supply chain and reimbursement. Looking ahead, she emphasizes that while innovations like AI and robotics offer new operational efficiencies, human relationships and collaborative teams will always be the true drivers of an ASC’s success. Tune in as Allison Stock explores why a customized approach to culture and staffing is critical, and how ASC leaders can navigate a rapidly changing landscape while delivering exceptional outpatient care. Resources: Connect with and follow Allison Stock on LinkedIn. Follow Surgical Management Professionals (SMP) on LinkedIn and explore their website!

    ASC Insights: The Role of Culture and Relationships in ASC Success with Allison Stock, Chief Operating Officer at Surgical Management Professionals

  5. 4d ago

    Why Patients Need Political Power, Not Just Awareness with Matthew Zachary, CEO and Co-Founder of We The Patients

    Patients are the largest unorganized constituency in American healthcare—and Matthew Zachary believes that needs to change. In this episode, I speak with Matthew Zachary, CEO and Co-Founder of We The Patients, brain cancer survivor, author of the book: We The Patients, founder of Stupid Cancer, and host of Out of Patients. Matthew shares why traditional advocacy built around awareness and moral arguments has not been enough to change healthcare policy. He explains his vision for organizing patients around shared economic interests, using the 3.5% rule as a framework for building real civic power. We also discuss how insurance barriers, administrative burden, medical debt, and delayed access to prevention continue to harm patients, and why aligning patient protections with economic incentives could create meaningful reform. Tune in to learn why an organized patient constituency could become one of the most powerful forces in healthcare! Resources: Connect with and follow Matthew Zachary on LinkedIn. Visit Matthew Zachary’s website. Get a copy of We the Patients: Understanding, Navigating, and Surviving America’s Healthcare Nightmare. Listen to Out of Patients with Matthew Zachary. Learn more about Stupid Cancer. Read Matthew’s The Hill op-ed on patients sharing a civic identity. Explore Erica Chenoweth’s research on the 3.5% rule. Learn more about Lucid Diagnostics and the EsoGuard test.

    Why Patients Need Political Power, Not Just Awareness with Matthew Zachary, CEO and Co-Founder of We The Patients

  6. Oct 1

    Improving Patient Access Through Data and Activation with Todd Gottula, Co-Founder and CEO of Clarify Health Solutions

    High-quality care only improves outcomes when patients can access it, navigate it, and complete the next step in their care journey. In this episode, I speak with Todd Gottula, Co-Founder and CEO of Clarify Health Solutions, about his personal experience navigating a serious back injury and how it reinforced the importance of timely access to care. Todd shares how Clarify Health uses nationwide claims data, AI-enabled insights, and outcome-based partnerships to help health systems identify where patients are leaving their networks or facing barriers to care. He also discusses Clarify Meridian, which supports physician activation, and Arrival, a patient activation solution designed to help more patients complete specialty referrals and receive the care they need. Tune in to learn how better data, patient engagement, and aligned incentives can help health systems improve access and outcomes! Resources: Connect with and follow Todd Gottula on LinkedIn. Follow Clarify Health Solutions on LinkedIn and explore their website.

    Improving Patient Access Through Data and Activation with Todd Gottula, Co-Founder and CEO of Clarify Health Solutions

  7. Sep 29

    Bridging Gaps in Cancer Care Through Value-Based Models with Marcia Macphearson, Chief Operating Officer at ThymeCare

    Cancer care is complex, emotional, and often difficult for patients to navigate alone. In this episode, Marcia Macphearson, Chief Operating Officer at ThymeCare, discusses how the company is working to transform cancer care through value-based care and a connected approach to the oncology ecosystem. She explains how ThymeCare brings together health plans, oncology practices, health systems, and multidisciplinary care teams to help patients navigate the financial, social, clinical, and emotional challenges of a cancer journey. Marcia also shares how building trust with patients and connecting the different parts of the healthcare ecosystem can help care teams respond quickly when patients need support. She explores the potential of AI to support clinicians by reducing administrative work, consolidating information, and giving care teams more time and insight to focus on individual patient needs. Tune in to learn how coordinated, whole-person cancer care can close gaps, build trust, and improve outcomes! Resources: Connect with and follow Marcia Macphearson on LinkedIn. Follow ThymeCare on LinkedIn and explore their website. Learn more about Thyme Companies.

    Bridging Gaps in Cancer Care Through Value-Based Models with Marcia Macphearson, Chief Operating Officer at ThymeCare

  8. Sep 25

    Building AI That Works With Radiologists, Not Against Them with Dr. Jeff Chang, Co-Founder and CEO of RAD AI

    Radiology teams are facing rising imaging volumes, persistent staffing shortages, and growing burnout, making workflow-focused AI more important than ever. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Chang, Co-Founder and CEO of RAD AI, discusses building generative AI solutions that help radiologists work faster while maintaining their existing workflows. Jeff shares how RAD AI started by automating parts of radiology reporting, then expanded into patient follow-up and AI-powered reporting tools that reduce dictation time and support more consistent care. He also discusses why successful healthcare AI must fit naturally into clinical workflows, the lessons RAD AI learned while navigating early startup challenges during COVID-19, and how generative coding could accelerate innovation across healthcare. Tune in to learn how workflow-driven AI can reduce radiologist burden, improve follow-up care, and support the future of medical imaging! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Jeff Chang on LinkedIn. Follow RAD AI on LinkedIn and explore their website!

    Building AI That Works With Radiologists, Not Against Them with Dr. Jeff Chang, Co-Founder and CEO of RAD AI
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The Outcomes Rocket podcast brings you conversations with the healthcare leaders actually building the future of care. Hosted by Saul Marquez, founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket and a 17 year medical device veteran. Every episode goes deep with one operator: a health system executive, a medtech commercial leader, a health tech founder, a clinician, an investor. They talk about what they’re building, what broke along the way, and what they’d do differently. With more than 2,000+ episodes in the archive, this is one of the largest libraries of healthcare leadership interviews anywhere. No fluff, no press release talk. Just people who’ve done the work telling you how they did it. If you’re responsible for outcomes, revenue, or both, you’ll leave each episode with something you can use this week. New episodes weekly. [CLAIM:9UANJG7C]

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  • Creator
    Saul Marquez
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Saul Marquez
  • Show Website
    Outcomes Rocket

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