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. 4d ago

    Beyond AI Hype: Building Trusted Hospital Robotics with Sultan Mehrabi, CEO of Relay Robotics, and Craig Anderson, Vice President of Innovation at BayCare

    What happens when a hospital trusts a robot as much as one of its own team members? In this episode of Outcomes Rocket, Saul Marquez speaks with Sultan Mehrabi, CEO of Relay Robotics, and Craig Anderson, Vice President of Innovation at BayCare, about how autonomous delivery robots are transforming hospital operations through a collaborative innovation partnership. They explain how Relay robots safely transport lab samples, medications, and other critical items, allowing nurses and pharmacy staff to spend more time on direct patient care while maintaining a secure chain of custody and reliable delivery. The conversation highlights that successful healthcare innovation depends less on adopting AI for its own sake and more on solving real workflow problems through close collaboration, user adoption, and continuous improvement. They also discuss why reliability, trust, and seamless integration into hospital infrastructure are essential for autonomous robotics to become accepted by clinicians, patients, and health systems alike. Learn how one health system is using autonomous robotics to improve patient care, reduce staff workload, and redefine what successful healthcare innovation really looks like! Resources: Connect with and follow Sultan Mehrabi on LinkedIn. Follow Relay Robotics on LinkedIn and explore their website! Connect with and follow Craig Anderson on LinkedIn. Follow BayCare on LinkedIn and explore their website!

    Beyond AI Hype: Building Trusted Hospital Robotics with Sultan Mehrabi, CEO of Relay Robotics, and Craig Anderson, Vice President of Innovation at BayCare

  2. 5d ago

    Building the Next Generation of Robotic Surgery with David Fischel, Chairman and CEO of Stereotaxis

    What if the next breakthrough in surgical robotics isn't happening in the operating room, but inside the blood vessels? In this episode, David Fischel, Chairman and CEO of Stereotaxis, shares how the company is pioneering robotic endovascular surgery through an integrated platform of robotics, proprietary catheters, and digital technologies. He explains why successful surgical robotics requires an entire ecosystem that seamlessly connects devices, software, imaging, and physician workflows. David also reflects on Stereotaxis' transformation through nearly a decade of investment in research and development, regulatory milestones, and commercialization. Together, we discuss how intelligent robotics could make complex cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures safer, more precise, and more accessible in the years ahead. Tune in to hear how Stereotaxis is redefining robotic intervention, why ecosystem thinking is critical for healthcare innovation, and what the future of intelligent surgery could look like for physicians and patients! Resources: Connect with and follow David Fischel on LinkedIn. Follow Stereotaxis on LinkedIn and explore their website!

    Building the Next Generation of Robotic Surgery with David Fischel, Chairman and CEO of Stereotaxis

  3. 6d ago

    The Rise of Incisionless Surgery: A New Era for Men's Health with Tom Tamberrino, Chief Commercial Officer of Profound Medical

    What if prostate cancer could be treated without a single incision, and patients could be home having dinner with their families the very same day? In this episode, Tom Tamberrino, Chief Commercial Officer of Profound Medical, discusses how the company's MRI-guided TULSA-PRO technology is changing prostate treatment through incisionless, minimally invasive procedures. He explains how focused ultrasound, AI-assisted treatment planning, and real-time MRI guidance enable physicians to treat both prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia while allowing patients to return home the same day. Tom also explores how new Medicare reimbursement is making the technology financially viable for urology practices, potentially expanding access to MRI-guided care outside traditional hospital settings. He concludes by highlighting the importance of men's health advocacy and introducing LetsHuddle.org, a community designed to encourage open conversations about prostate health and mental well-being. Tune in to learn how MRI-guided focused ultrasound, AI-assisted treatment planning, and a patient-first approach are redefining prostate care, and why the future of surgery may involve no scalpel at all. Resources: Connect with and follow Tom Tamberrino on LinkedIn. Follow Profound Medical on LinkedIn and explore their website! Discover the Let’s Huddle website!

    The Rise of Incisionless Surgery: A New Era for Men's Health with Tom Tamberrino, Chief Commercial Officer of Profound Medical

  4. Aug 6

    AI Is a Tool, Not a Replacement for MedTech Expertise with Mike Stuedemann, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant at agilityIRL

    Move faster without losing focus: why medtech innovation must balance agility, regulation, and patient needs. In this episode, Mike Stuedemann, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant at agilityIRL, discusses how medical device companies can use agile techniques to accelerate product development while maintaining FDA compliance. He explores the regulatory challenges surrounding AI-enabled devices, particularly as technologies continue to learn and evolve after launch. Mike also explains how AI can support quality and regulatory teams by identifying potential risks, flagging requirements for review, and reducing manual work without replacing human expertise. Finally, he shares why personalized medicine, responsible data use, and practical applications of "boring AI" can drive more meaningful innovation while keeping accessibility, affordability, and patient outcomes at the center. Tune in to learn how agile development, human oversight, and patient-centered innovation can help medtech companies navigate a rapidly changing industry! Resources: Connect with and follow Mike Stuedemann on LinkedIn. Follow agilityIRL on LinkedIn and explore their website. Listen to the Take5 IRL podcast here.

    AI Is a Tool, Not a Replacement for MedTech Expertise with Mike Stuedemann, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant at agilityIRL

  5. Aug 5

    ASC Insights: Making Advanced Monitoring More Accessible For Surgery Centers

    Advanced patient monitoring becomes more practical for ASCs when innovation is integrated, scalable, and built around real outpatient workflows. In this episode, Blake Tatum, Vice President of US Commercial for Medtronic Acute Care and Monitoring, and Mike Lessick, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Patient Monitoring, and Life Support for Mindray North America, discuss how their expanded partnership is helping ambulatory surgery centers access hospital-level monitoring technology in a simpler, more affordable way. They explain how Medtronic technologies, including Nellcor™ SpO2 monitoring, Microstream™ capnography, BIS™ brain monitoring, and INVOS™ tissue oximetry, can be integrated into Mindray’s ASC-focused monitoring platform. Blake highlights how the partnership reduces complexity, enables faster access to innovation, and provides ASCs with flexible options to scale technology over time. Mike shares how a single integrated platform can reduce cognitive load for clinicians, streamline purchasing and training, and support stronger connectivity with electronic medical records. Tune in to learn how integrated monitoring partnerships can help ASCs improve efficiency, support clinical quality, and prepare for the next wave of outpatient care. Resources: Connect with and follow Blake Tatum on LinkedIn. Follow Medtronic on LinkedIn and discover their website! Follow Mindray on LinkedIn and discover their website!

    ASC Insights: Making Advanced Monitoring More Accessible For Surgery Centers

  6. Aug 4

    When Success Starts to Feel Misaligned: How Leaders Can Recognize Drift and Return to Clarity with Kristi Huber

    Burnout often does not happen all at once. For many leaders, it starts with small moments of drift away from their vision, voice, values, and vitality. In this episode, Kristi Huber, Founder of Perspective Shift Consulting, discusses how leaders can recognize and prevent leadership drift before it leads to burnout. Drawing from her own lived experience, she explains why high achievers are especially vulnerable to overcommitting, losing alignment, and operating on autopilot. Kristi introduces the Radical Clarity Compass as a practical framework for helping leaders and teams pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. The conversation explores how greater self-awareness and intentional leadership can create healthier, more sustainable success. Tune in to hear how intentional pauses, clearer priorities, and stronger alignment can help leaders return to clarity, energy, and purpose! Resources: Connect with and follow Kristi Huber on LinkedIn and visit her website. Follow Perspective Shift Consulting on LinkedIn and explore their website.

    When Success Starts to Feel Misaligned: How Leaders Can Recognize Drift and Return to Clarity with Kristi Huber

  7. Aug 4

    Start Earlier Than You Think: A Proactive Approach to MedTech Quality with Joseph McGonnigal, Account Manager at Rook Quality Systems

    Start earlier than you think: why proactive quality and regulatory planning can save medtech companies time, money, and costly remediation. In this episode, Joseph McGonnigal, Account Manager at Rook Quality Systems, discusses how medtech companies can build stronger quality management systems and better prepare for regulatory submissions. He explains how AI can help teams lay the foundation for high-quality documentation, while emphasizing that experienced professionals remain essential to review outputs, address technical details, and ensure compliance. Joseph also explores the growing regulatory complexity surrounding software-as-a-medical-device, AI-enabled technologies, and de novo submissions. Finally, he shares why startups should document decisions early, establish quality processes from the outset, and avoid waiting until regulatory issues become costly problems. Tune in to learn how early documentation, expert guidance, and proactive quality management can help medtech companies move toward regulatory approval with greater confidence! Resources: Connect with and follow Joseph McGonnigal on LinkedIn. Follow Rook Quality Systems on LinkedIn and explore their website!

    Start Earlier Than You Think: A Proactive Approach to MedTech Quality with Joseph McGonnigal, Account Manager at Rook Quality Systems

  8. Jul 30

    Why MedTech Must Stop Using New Technology to Build Old Solutions with Anekant Jain, Manager, Polymer Technologies at EOS

    From generic implants to patient-specific solutions: how additive manufacturing is expanding what is possible across medtech. In this episode, Anekant Jain, Manager, Polymer Technologies at EOS, discusses how industrial additive manufacturing is transforming healthcare by enabling the production of customized implants, prosthetics, dental devices, and other patient-specific technologies. He explains why additive manufacturing extends far beyond traditional 3D printing, requiring scalable production, qualified materials, reliability, and repeatable outcomes. Anekant also explores how advances in sensors, materials, and manufacturing are creating more responsive prosthetics with haptic feedback and stronger integration with the human body. Finally, he examines the barriers to broader adoption, including qualification processes, reimbursement, cost, and access, and explains why the industry must rethink what is possible rather than simply reproducing traditional solutions. Tune in to learn how additive manufacturing, customization, and cross-industry collaboration are pushing the boundaries of medical innovation! Resources: Connect with and follow Anekant Jain on LinkedIn.  Follow EOS on LinkedIn and explore their website at eos.info.

    Why MedTech Must Stop Using New Technology to Build Old Solutions with Anekant Jain, Manager, Polymer Technologies at EOS
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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
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Saul Marquez
  • Show Website
    Outcomes Rocket

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