Digital Thoughts Podcast

Zain Syed Pharm.D.
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Digital Thoughts Podcast

A podcast about everything digital health, from the people to the products they build.

  1. Automate your prior authorizations | Ankit Jain (Founder of Infinitus Systems, Inc)

    AUG 26

    Automate your prior authorizations | Ankit Jain (Founder of Infinitus Systems, Inc)

    I am trying to get to know my audience a little better to help me understand your backgrounds and interests. If you could Please fill out this short survey that would be amazing! * Survey: https://app.youform.com/forms/ybkdwdt9 Sponsor links: * StrataPT: https://www.stratapt.com * Alpha Sophia: https://https://www.alphasophia.com/zain * Sponsor digital thoughts: https://app.youform.com/forms/c33ffz0d Ankit Jain is the founder of Infinitus Systems, Inc. Infinitus is a Healthcare AI communication company that automates routine calls for leading brands. With our digital assistant Eva, healthcare companies can offload thousands of benefit verification, prior authorization, and pharmacy calls per day. Infinitus automates calls between entities such as Pharmacies, Patient Access Programs, Hospitals, Providers, and Payors, enabling the US healthcare system to spend less time on hold and more time improving the patient experience. In this episode, Ankit talks about: * Why they are automating back office workflows * Why did they choose to not hide that you are talking to the AI agent * How they create guardrails in their system * What questions should you ask AI companies How to reach Ankit: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jainankit/ * Infinitus: https://www.infinitus.ai/ * Email: ankit.infinitus.ai How to reach Zain: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/ * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/ Links to other platforms to listen: * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast” * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there Things referenced in the episode: * Infinitus Demo - https://vimeo.com/880531137/be4da32719 Music used: * Daystar - Sugar Cookie Thank you so much for your support! Let’s support others: Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself. Here is a charity I donate to: https://irusa.org or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way. How can you support me: If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment. You can connect with me on LinkedIn! If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing! I hope you have a great day! If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    53 min
  2. Build your own EHR | Reshma Khilnani (CEO at Medplum)

    AUG 19

    Build your own EHR | Reshma Khilnani (CEO at Medplum)

    I am trying to get to know my audience a little better to help me understand your backgrounds and interests. If you could Please fill out this short survey that would be amazing! * Survey: https://app.youform.com/forms/ybkdwdt9 Sponsor links: * StrataPT: https://www.stratapt.com * Alpha Sophia: https://https://www.alphasophia.com/zain * Sponsor digital thoughts: https://app.youform.com/forms/c33ffz0d Reshma Khilnani is the CEO of Medplum. Medplum is the open source healthcare developer platform that helps you build, test, and deliver any healthcare product or service. In this episode, Reshma talks about: * What is Medplum * What is open source * What is their business model * Why they are targeting developers How to reach Reshma: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshmakhilnani/ * Medplum: https://www.medplum.com/ * Github: https://github.com/medplum/medplum * Email: reshma@medplum.com How to reach Zain: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/ * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/ Links to other platforms to listen: * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast” * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there Things referenced in the episode: * Flexpa - https://www.medplum.com/blog/flexpa-case-study * Develo - https://www.medplum.com/blog/develo-case-study Music used: * Daystar - Sugar Cookie Thank you so much for your support! Let’s support others: Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself. Here is a charity I donate to: https://irusa.org or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way. How can you support me: If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment. You can connect with me on LinkedIn! If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing! I hope you have a great day! If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    53 min
  3. Build trust with your healthtech startup | Derrick Khor (Founder of Adopt-A-Doc)

    AUG 12

    Build trust with your healthtech startup | Derrick Khor (Founder of Adopt-A-Doc)

    I am trying to get to know my audience a little better to help me understand your backgrounds and interests. If you could Please fill out this short survey that would be amazing! -Survey: https://app.youform.com/forms/ybkdwdt9 Sponsor links:-StrataPT: https://www.stratapt.com-Alpha Sophia: https://https://www.alphasophia.com/zain-Sponsor digital thoughts: https://app.youform.com/forms/c33ffz0d Derrick Khor is the Founder of Adopt-A-Doc. Adopt-A-Doc is made up of experienced, actively serving clinicians who are looking to connect and help the next generation of healthcare innovators. Hailing from a diverse background and experiences, we leverage our network to provide tailored insights to innovators looking to build products in the healthcare space. In this episode, Derrick talks about:-How did he create Adopt-A-Doc-Applications of AI in healthcare-What is a medical device -Why trust is so important in healthcare-What you should think about before entering  How to reach Derrick:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-khor/-Adopt-A-Doc: https://adoptadoc.com/ How to reach Zain:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/-Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/-Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/ Links to other platforms to listen:-Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link-Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link-And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”-If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there Things referenced in the episode:-Never Split the Difference: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-audiobook/dp/B01COR1GM2/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1 Music used:-Daystar - Sugar Cookie Thank you so much for your support! Let’s support others: Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself.-Here is a charity I donate to: https://irusa.org or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way. How can you support me: If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free -Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify-Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment. You can connect with me on LinkedIn! If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing! I hope you have a great day! If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    53 min
  4. The future of healthcare | Michael Mann (Strategic Advisor, Founder and host of Planetary Health First Mars Next)

    AUG 5

    The future of healthcare | Michael Mann (Strategic Advisor, Founder and host of Planetary Health First Mars Next)

    I am trying to get to know my audience a little better to help me understand your backgrounds and interests. If you could Please fill out this short survey that would be amazing! Survey: https://app.youform.com/forms/ybkdwdt9 Sponsor links:-StrataPT: https://www.stratapt.com-Alpha Sophia: https://https://www.alphasophia.com/zain-Sponsor digital thoughts: https://app.youform.com/forms/c33ffz0d Michael Mann is a strategic advisor, founder, and host of Planetary Health First Mars Next. Planetary Health First Mars Next has a big vision to Reimagine Healthcare Together.  In this episode, Michael talks about:-What brought him into healthcare-The caregiver journey-Governing AI in healthcare -Use cases of AI in healthcare How to reach Michael:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmannc/-Podcast/Newsletter: https://planetaryhealthfirstmarsnext.substack.com/ How to reach Zain:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/-Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/-Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/ Links to other platforms to listen:-Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link-Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link-And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”-If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there Things referenced in the episode:-HIPAA History: https://www.hipaajournal.com/hipaa-history/-HHS Breach Portal: https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report.jsf-TUVA health podcast: https://open.substack.com/pub/zainsyed/p/open-sourcing-healthcare-data-transformation?r=1ni9gp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web-Nabla Podcasts: -https://open.substack.com/pub/zainsyed/p/using-ai-to-augment-clinicians-alexandre?r=1ni9gp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web-https://open.substack.com/pub/zainsyed/p/using-ai-to-augment-clinicians-alexandre?r=1ni9gp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Music used:-Daystar - Sugar Cookie Thank you so much for your support! Let’s support others: Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself. Here is a charity I donate to: https://irusa.org or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way. How can you support me: If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free -Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify-Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment. You can connect with me on LinkedIn! If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing! I hope you have a great day! If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    55 min
  5. Compliance in healthtech | Sarah Covington (Compliance Officer for Forward Slash/Health)

    JUL 29

    Compliance in healthtech | Sarah Covington (Compliance Officer for Forward Slash/Health)

    I am trying to get to know my audience a little better to help me understand your backgrounds and interests. If you could Please fill out this short survey that would be amazing! Survey: https://app.youform.com/forms/ybkdwdt9 Sponsor links:-StrataPT: https://www.stratapt.com/-Alpha Sophia: https://https://www.alphasophia.com/zain-Sponsor digital thoughts: https://app.youform.com/forms/c33ffz0d Sarah Covington is the Compliance Officer for Forward Slash/Health. Forward Slash / Health works with clinicians to launch and accelerate their businesses, whether that be a private practice, healthcare startup, or other clinical business. Forward Slash / Health specializes in compliance, financial optimization, strategic planning, and operations management. Disclaimer: This podcast episode is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or legal advice. This podcast episode is not intended to create and does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, it may not necessarily reflect the most current legal developments or regulations and does not provide a complete representation of all associated legal and compliance considerations for any given topic. Therefore, listeners are encouraged to seek professional legal advice or consult with appropriate professionals regarding specific legal issues or concerns related to their individual circumstances. In this episode, Sarah talks about:-What is Forward Slash/Health-Is there more fraud than we think there is?-How policies get made-Ethics in AI in healthcare-SDOH in healthcare How to reach Sarah:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-covington-7691b555/-Company: https://forwardslashhealth.com/ How to reach Zain:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/-Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/-Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/ Links to other platforms to listen:-Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link-Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link-And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”-If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there Things referenced in the episode:-Sarah’s Law Review article on AI in healthcare: https://sites.google.com/udayton.edu/law-review-online/online-edition/volume-49/volume-49-issue-1?authuser=0-Time magazine article: https://time.com/5608268/zip-code-health/-University of Chicago article: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/primary-care-doctors-would-need-more-24-hours-day-provide-recommended-care Music used:-Daystar - Sugar Cookie Thank you so much for your support! Let’s support others: Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself. Here is a charity I donate to: https://irusa.org/ or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way. How can you support me: If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free -Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify-Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment. You can connect with me on LinkedIn! If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing! I hope you have a great day! If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    51 min
  6. Finding the right patients for your practice | Seth Turnoff (Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Custom Medical Marketing)

    JUL 22

    Finding the right patients for your practice | Seth Turnoff (Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Custom Medical Marketing)

    I am trying to get to know my audience a little better to help me understand your backgrounds and interests. If you could Please fill out this short survey that would be amazing! - Survey: https://app.youform.com/forms/ybkdwdt9 Sponsor links:-StrataPT: https://www.stratapt.com/-Alpha Sophia: https://https://www.alphasophia.com/zain-Sponsor digital thoughts: https://app.youform.com/forms/c33ffz0d Seth Turnnoff is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Custom Medical Marketing (CMM). At CMM their data-driven approach to identifying potential patients based on their consumer profiles and executing targeted, multi-channel digital campaigns deliveres sustainable + profitable growth for our private practice clients. They are committed to providing measurable patient acquisition solutions for innovative organizations. In this episode, Seth talks about:- How they find specific people for their practices- Consumerism in healthcare- Importance of keeping a happy workforce in healthcare- How to track your marketing dollars How to reach Seth:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethturnoff/- Company: https://custommedicalmarketing.com/ How to reach Zain:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/- Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/ Links to other platforms to listen:- Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link- Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link- And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”- If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there Music used:- Daystar - Sugar Cookie Thank you so much for your support! Let’s support others:Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself. Here is a charity I donate to: https://irusa.org/ or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way. How can you support me:If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free - Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify- Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment. You can connect with me on LinkedIn! If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing! I hope you have a great day! If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    1h 3m
  7. Mergers and acquisitions complexities in health tech | Brian Greenberg (CEO at Greenberg Advisors, LLC)

    JUL 1

    Mergers and acquisitions complexities in health tech | Brian Greenberg (CEO at Greenberg Advisors, LLC)

    I am trying to get to know my audience a little better to help me understand your backgrounds and interests. If you could Please fill out this short survey that would be amazing! Survey: https://app.youform.com/forms/ybkdwdt9 Sponsor links:StrataPT: https://www.stratapt.com/Alpha Sophia: https://https://www.alphasophia.com/zainSponsor digital thoughts: https://app.youform.com/forms/c33ffz0d Brian Greenberg is CEO at Greenberg Advisors, LLC. Greenberg Advisors, LLC provides trusted M&A and strategic advice within the financial services and business services sectors worldwide. They are best known for their expertise in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Healthcare IT (HCIT), Accounts Receivable Management (ARM), and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Focused on these sectors for over 25 years, the firm’s professionals offer a comprehensive, yet highly specialized perspective from which to advise clients, resulting in the completion of over 150 M&A, valuation, and strategic planning engagements. These client successes reflect Greenberg’s distinct client-first approach, deep sector expertise, objective point of view, and work ethic. As one of the most proven and active advisory firms in these sectors, we represent public and privately held companies, institutional investors, Fortune 500 firms, family-owned businesses, and senior executives. In this episode, Brian talks about: - Differences between the sell and the buy side in M&A- Common pitfalls in M&A- How they manage hype cycles - Health tech trends How to reach Brian: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-greenberg-51a4788/- Company: https://greenberg-advisors.com/ How to reach Zain: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/- Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/  Links to other platforms to listen:- Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link- Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link- And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”- If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there Music used: - Daystar - Sugar Cookie Thank you so much for your support! Let’s support others: Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself. Here is a charity I donate to: https://irusa.org/ or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way. How can you support me: If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment. You can connect with me on LinkedIn! If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing! I hope you have a great day! If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

    55 min
  8. Cultivating culture to change healthcare | Robert Sundelius (Chair at FriendsLearn)

    JUN 24

    Cultivating culture to change healthcare | Robert Sundelius (Chair at FriendsLearn)

    I am trying to get to know my audience a little better to help me understand your backgrounds and interests. If you could Please fill out this short survey that would be amazing! - Survey: https://app.youform.com/forms/ybkdwdt9 Sponsor links: - StrataPT: https://www.stratapt.com/- Alpha Sophia: https://https://www.alphasophia.com/zain- Sponsor digital thoughts: https://app.youform.com/forms/c33ffz0d Robert Sundelius is Chair at FriendsLearn. FriendsLearn is the award winning pioneer of Digital Vaccines and Neurocognitive Computing, as the founding research translation partner of Carnegie Mellon University's Digital Vaccine Project . FriendsLearn developed Fooya, the widely acclaimed game designed to lower the risk of disease in children through Neuromodulation and Implicit Learning, through a gamified AI generated metaverse. Through FriendsLearn, teenagers and young adults internationally will have access to anytime, anywhere, content-rich, interactive and collective learning. Effective learning is inherently a social phenomenon driven by exchange between peers. The core purpose of FriendsLearn is to empower human potential as a result of gaining a better understanding of our world. The company's first game was developed under a contract with the US Department of State’s EducationUSA to build a 3D social game that engages and promotes the US as a destination for learning. Since 2012, Your 5 Steps to US Study has been used by prospective international students around the world. In this episode, Robert talks about: -The healthcare costs and affordability (05:18-26:25) -The personal stories (05:18-08:58) -The insurance and government policies (09:00-14:38) -The impact on patients and society (14:38-17:40) -The solutions and potential changes (17:40-26:25) -The sick care vs. preventative care (26:25-34:43) -The overview of sick care and preventative care (26:25-28:10) -The benefits of preventative care (28:10-30:30) -The challenges in shifting towards preventative care (30:30-34:43) -The AI agent in healthcare (34:43-50:56) -The overview of AI in healthcare (34:43-36:21) -The example of an AI agent for patient care (36:21-38:49) -The benefits and concerns (38:49-42:00) -The potential future developments (42:00-50:56) -The role of healthcare professionals in patient education (50:56-57:21) -The importance of empathetic and vulnerable leadership (57:35-00:58:10) -The conclusion and thanks for listening (00:58:10-01:00:00) How to reach Robert: -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsundelius/-Website: www.aflourishing.life-Company: https://www.cmu.edu/heinz/digital-vaccine-project/index.html How to reach Zain: -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/-Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/-Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/ Links to other platforms to listen: -Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link-Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link-And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”-If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there Things referenced in the episode: -Digital Vaccine: https://www.cmu.edu/heinz/digital-vaccine-project/ Music used: -Daystar - Sugar Cookie Thank you so much for your support! Let’s support others: Please consider donating to the less fortunate. This is a reminder not only for you but also for myself. -Here is a charity I donate to: https://irusa.org/ or donate to a charity of your choice. A little bit goes a long way. How can you support me: If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free -Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify-Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment. You can connect with me on LinkedIn! If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing! I hope you have a great day! If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursemen

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A podcast about everything digital health, from the people to the products they build.

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  • Creator
    Zain Syed Pharm.D.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    77
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    © Zain Syed
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    Digital Thoughts Podcast

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