Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli

Mike Biselli
Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli

Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli, a nationally ranked healthcare and innovation podcast, and a member of the Health Podcast Network, highlights the innovators, the game changers, and the pioneers who are deeply passionate and relentless in valiantly solving the problems our healthcare industry is facing.

  1. Building Healthcare Equity Through Community Trust and System Integration with Dr. Tyler Evans

    JUN 30

    Building Healthcare Equity Through Community Trust and System Integration with Dr. Tyler Evans

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  Healthcare equity isn't just a policy goal- it's a moral imperative that requires bold leadership and innovative solutions.  Our next guest, Dr. Tyler Evans, embodies this mission as CEO and co-founder of Wellness Equity Alliance.  With extensive experience on the front lines of global health crises, from Ebola outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa to serving as New York City's first Chief Medical Officer during COVID-19, Tyler brings unparalleled expertise to vulnerable communities worldwide.  His work spans refugees, LGBTQIA+ populations, indigenous communities, and those experiencing homelessness.  Driven by a passion to bridge the gaps between public health and healthcare delivery, Tyler shares his transformative approach to building trusted community partnerships and addressing the intersection of pandemics, poverty, and politics.  Join us to discover how the Wellness Equity Alliance is pioneering locally-nuanced healthcare access and why true health equity demands systemic change. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Personal Loss to Global Mission: Lost family by 21, driving dedication to vulnerable communities worldwide.NYC COVID Leadership: First Chief Medical Officer, administered 2+ million COVID vaccines.Four-Pillar Strategy: Partnerships, workforce development, data modernization, community trust.New Book Release: "Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics" examines pandemic drivers 1899-COVID.Breaking Silos: Integrating healthcare, government, education, and social services. About our Guest:  Dr. Tyler Evans is an experienced and passionate infectious diseases and public health expert who has been on the front lines of major disease outbreaks (including two Ebola outbreaks) around the globe. Outside the U.S., he has mostly worked in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East with organizations like Doctors without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) and Partners in Health. He is a tireless champion for medical humanitarianism and health equity, working with special populations across the world – including migrants (specifically refugees, asylees and victims of human trafficking), the LGBTQIA+ (with a special focus on transgender populations), people experiencing homelessness, people struggling with substance use, and indigenous communities.He was also the first Chief Medical Officer for New York City - leading the Office of Emergency Management’s (OEM) COVID-19 medical response. Dr. Evans is the CEO, chief medical officer and co-founder of Wellness and Equity Alliance, a national alliance of public health clinicians and supporting operations committed to transforming health care delivery to vulnerable communities with a focus on effective COVID-19 clinical services in strategic settings, and is an adjunct associate professor at University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences. Links Supporting This Episode:  Wellness Equity Alliance Website: CLICK HEREDr. Tyler Evans LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREDr. Tyler Evans Website: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page:...

    32 min
  2. Empowering Hospital EVS Teams Through Mobile Innovation with Allen Cooper

    JUN 16

    Empowering Hospital EVS Teams Through Mobile Innovation with Allen Cooper

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  Hospital efficiency depends on the unsung heroes working behind the scenes- the environmental services teams who ensure facilities are clean, safe, and ready for patient care.  Our next guest, Allen Cooper, Co-Founder and CEO of ReadyList, is revolutionizing how these critical teams operate within healthcare facilities. With over 17 years of healthcare technology experience through Ancilla Ventures, Allen brings a unique hands-on approach, often getting certified alongside the very workers his software serves.  Driven by a passion to empower the underdog and create accountability through technology, Allen has built ReadyList into a mobile platform that transforms hospital EVS operations.  Join us to discover how ReadyList's innovative solutions are streamlining room turnovers, enhancing cleaning protocols, improving operational efficiency, and ultimately creating safer environments for both patients and staff. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Hands-on leadership: Allen gets certified alongside EVS workers and brings his team to implementation sites to understand end-user challengesProven efficiency: ReadyList reduced hospital discharge cleaning time from 60-75 minutes to 45 minutes while maintaining quality standardsQR code innovation: Rapid Service Responder lets patients directly alert cleaning staff about issues, bypassing intermediariesTeam empowerment: Digital workflows and checklists provide clear expectations that enable EVS career growth and accountabilityValidation lesson: Early unused features taught ReadyList to validate all new developments with multiple clients first About our Guest:  Allen Cooper is the co-founder and CEO of ReadyList, Inc, a mobile-friendly software that transforms how hospital ancillary and support service teams operate. ReadyList’s software modules guide them through best-practice cleaning and room preparation protocols, resulting in cleaner and safer facilities for both patients and staff. Allen co-founded ReadyList with a deep passion to help the behind-the-scenes workers who keep hospitals running smoothly.  Allen believes the right kind of software can save hospital systems money, time and even help them save lives. With his deep experience in software development and ability to listen carefully to his clients, he can then guide his team to create the best software solution for them. In addition to serving as CEO of ReadyList, Allen is also the President and CEO of Ancilla Ventures, a 17 year-old healthcare custom and software as a solutions company that believes in evolving people through innovation. Allen has an MBA from Wisconsin School of Business and resides in Milwaukee.   He is married and has four young children between 5 and 13 years old with whom he spends a lot of time traveling, playing/coaching sports, inspiring faith based leadership and experiencing nature!  Allen is passionate about helping people, especially the underdog, at all levels of life; encouraging them to get the most out of their life and maximizing their potential! Links Supporting This Episode:  ReadyList Website: CLICK HEREAllen Cooper LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREReadyList LinkedIn: a...

    32 min
  3. Shifting Healthcare from Reactive to Proactive Care with Kent Dicks

    JUN 2

    Shifting Healthcare from Reactive to Proactive Care with Kent Dicks

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  Healthcare's greatest challenge isn't just treating disease- it's reaching patients before they become critically ill.  Our next guest, Kent Dicks, is revolutionizing this approach as CEO of Life365.  With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience and a pioneering legacy in mobile health since 2006, Kent has dedicated his career to transforming reactive healthcare into proactive, predictive care.  As a recognized thought leader who has testified before Congress on mHealth solutions for veterans, Kent combines deep technical expertise with an unwavering passion for improving patient outcomes.  Through Life365's innovative Digital Health as a Service platform and strategic partnership with Microsoft, he's creating scalable solutions that connect patients, providers, and AI-driven insights seamlessly.  Join us to discover how Kent's vision is shifting healthcare upstream, keeping patients healthy at home, and preparing our industry for the coming demographic tsunami. Let's go! Episode Highlights:Healthcare spending will approach $6 trillion by 2027, with 80% of seniors having chronic diseases requiring proactive managementLife365's cellular-enabled devices work "out of the box" without requiring patients to pair Bluetooth or download apps"Hardware is hard, but healthcare is just as hard or harder" - especially for Silicon Valley entrepreneurs expecting to move fastAI will consume healthcare data like nothing before, requiring real-time observations rather than weeks-old electronic health recordsThe VA partnership demonstrates how remote patient monitoring can scale to serve millions while reducing costly emergency interventions About our Guest:  Kent E. Dicks is a successful serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience providing dynamic and strategic leadership in new and emerging markets.  While Dicks has a broad range of experience across several business sectors, he has most recently established himself as one of the true thought leaders in the mHealth (mobile health) space. In 2006, Dicks founded MedApps and immersed himself in the world of healthcare technology. He dedicated himself to improving telehealth systems -- which had shown much promise to benefit the chronic care population worldwide -- with patient-centered solutions that could provide relief to an overburdened healthcare system.  While telehealth demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes, widespread adoption was elusive. The existing technology was expensive and complex – especially for the older patient population, which typically consumes the most healthcare dollars. Ubiquity of cellular technology with increasingly lower costs inspired Dicks to develop more automated and cost-effective remote patient monitoring solutions to help care for Medicare and Medicaid populations. Dicks was a leading pioneer in the evolving mHealth field, using dedicated M2M cellular “hubs” to connect patient, providers, and electronic health records. His lower-cost mHealth solutions provided the industry with a much-needed alternative to enable a proactive healthcare model. The consistent flow of accurate, real-time data provided with the MedApps solution gave healthcare professionals the ability to better track the conditions of individuals with chronic disease in order to keep them out of the hospital, intervene when necessary, and avoid expensive admissions and readmissions. Dicks implemented a strategy centered around ease of

    34 min
  4. Building Healthcare's App Store: Breaking Down Integration Barriers Through Standardized APIs with John Orosco

    MAY 12

    Building Healthcare's App Store: Breaking Down Integration Barriers Through Standardized APIs with John Orosco

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  Healthcare's integration challenges have reached a critical juncture where clinicians demand seamless technology that enhances rather than hinders patient care.  Our next guest, John Orosco, is revolutionizing this landscape as CEO of Red Rover Health.  With over 25 years of healthcare IT experience, including his foundational role at Cerner developing their first API platform, John witnessed firsthand how rigid integration systems stifle innovation.  This insight led him to co-found Red Rover Health, creating a normalized SaaS platform that serves as "the App Store for healthcare." By enabling true best-of-breed solutions through standardized APIs, John is breaking down the barriers that have long frustrated healthcare organizations.  Join us to discover how Red Rover's pioneering approach is empowering providers to choose the tools they need while maintaining seamless EHR connectivity. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Healthcare's open integration platforms often get shut down when they threaten vendor sales of proprietary solutionsRed Rover Health serves as "the App Store for healthcare," enabling seamless third-party app integration with EHR systemsThe joke "if you've seen one HL7 interface, you've seen one" reflects how every integration requires custom codeHealthcare CIOs often function as "EMR administrators" rather than true technology innovatorsAI/ML represents the next frontier, with Red Rover positioning to enhance data access with AI-powered insights About our Guest:  John is a healthcare IT entrepreneur and expert in Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration with over 25 years of experience. He started as a software developer at Cerner Corporation, where he led the first Millennium RESTful integration team. John later founded JASE Health, providing custom EHR integrations for healthcare IT vendors, before co-founding Red Rover Health to develop a normalized SaaS platform for EHR integration. John is dedicated to solving complex EHR challenges and enabling healthcare providers to implement best-of-breed solutions regardless of their EHR system. Links Supporting This Episode:  RedRover Health Website: CLICK HEREJohn Orosco LinkedIn page: CLICK HERERed Rover Health LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE

    35 min
  5. Predicting Health Risks: Harnessing Geospatial Intelligence to Save Lives with Ajay Gupta

    APR 28

    Predicting Health Risks: Harnessing Geospatial Intelligence to Save Lives with Ajay Gupta

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  Geospatial intelligence and AI are revolutionizing how we predict and respond to health crises.  Our next guest, Ajay Gupta, brings nearly three decades of cybersecurity and IT expertise to healthcare transformation as co-founder and CEO of HSR.health.  After identifying critical gaps in healthcare analytics, Ajay built an innovative geospatial platform that predicts health risks based on social and environmental determinants of health. From supporting WHO's COVID-19 response across multiple continents to helping communities prepare for natural disasters before they strike, HSR.health's technology enables organizations to anticipate disruptions to operations, assets, and populations they serve.  Join us as Ajay shares how his team combines cutting-edge technology with healthcare expertise to create a more resilient global health system and drive meaningful impact where technology meets public health. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Courage and imagination drive HSR.health's innovative approach to healthcare challenges using geospatial analytics.Their platform guided WHO's COVID-19 response and vaccine allocation across multiple continents.They discovered how coordinating school and construction schedules significantly reduced pediatric hospitalizations.Their technology predicts health needs before disasters strike, enabling proactive resource positioning.Ajay envisions combining geospatial analytics, AI, and emerging technologies to transform health risk prediction. About our Guest:  Over a near 30-year career in cybersecurity and information technology, Ajay has seen organizations create true competitive advantage from successful management of security and technology initiatives. At the same time, healthcare is burdened with outdated technology infrastructure and inefficiencies - which are often measured in human lives. Ajay decided to take his understanding of technology and implementation to disrupt and innovate healthcare. In launching HSR.health, Ajay leverages the best of tech to transform American healthcare into a system that innovates healthcare delivery achieving improved quality, lower costs, and health equity. Under Ajay's leadership, HSR.health pivoted to support COVID response in the US and globally. And through its lessons learned has developed insights into how health risks impact broader markets. The company has discovered a means of predicting future health risks based on social and environmental determinants of health – and works with public health, government at all levels, and businesses to assess the impact of those risks to their operations, assets, and the populations they serve.  In addition to his work at HSR.health, Ajay Chairs the Health Domain Working Group for the Open Geospatial Consortium, the global standards setting body for all things Geo; is a Commissioner on the newly formed Commission on Nurse Reimbursement; serves as the Co-Lead for the Healthcare Infrastructure work group of the UN-chartered Group on Earth Observation (GEO) Health Community of Practice (CoP); and is a member of the College Board of Visitors for Wake Forest University.  Ajay also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Holy Cross Health in Maryland, and in this role let the health system through a merger with Trinity Health hospitals in Pennsylvania and Delaware to establish Trinity Health Mid Atlantic, a multi-state, multi-hospital, social safety net health system, and a growing...

    33 min
  6. Unlocking Health Insights at the Molecular Level with Jim Kean

    APR 14

    Unlocking Health Insights at the Molecular Level with Jim Kean

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  The future of healthcare lies in shifting from reactive treatment to predictive prevention, and our next guest is leading this transformation.  Jim Kean, CEO of Molecular You, is harnessing molecular medicine and AI to identify health risks before they progress to disease.  With an impressive track record as a serial healthcare entrepreneur, Jim pioneered online health communities with Sapient Health Network (later WebMD), revolutionized direct-to-consumer diagnostics with WellnessFX, and now leads Molecular You in expanding access to precision health insights.  Join us to discover how Jim's unique perspective from seven startups and time in the healthcare insurance industry is helping navigate the complex healthcare landscape while driving innovation that can save both money and lives. Let's go! Episode Highlights:Technology detected early-stage pancreatic cancer through molecular pattern changes years before symptoms appearedPlatform analyzes 280+ biomarkers from a single blood sample with plans to expand to 825 markersAI identifies "risk signatures" for conditions like Alzheimer's with 95% accuracyCan determine different biological pathways leading to the same disease, enabling personalized treatments25% of all healthcare expenses will come from just 3% of people who will develop severe disease but aren't yet identified About our Guest:  Jim Kean, CEO of Molecular You, is a technology executive known for driving innovation in consumer health and wellness platforms. At Molecular You, Jim is focused on expanding access to precision health insights that empower proactive healthcare decisions. Before joining Molecular You, Jim was General Manager of the Consumer Platform for Cambia Health, a Blue Cross Blue Shield insurer based in Portland, Oregon, where he drove the development of a next-generation platform for omni-channel consumer engagement. Later, he became General Manager of Value Management, focusing on population health analytics.  As Founder and former CEO of WellnessFx™, Jim led the company to become a leader in direct-to-consumer health diagnostics; after founding the company In 2010, he sold it to Thorne (THRN) in 2013 for $25m. In 1995, Jim founded Sapient Health Network (SHN), pioneering online consumer health communities. SHN merged with WebMD in 1999, forming the platform that now attracts over 23 million monthly visitors. He successfully exited the company, turning a $5m investment into $187m in 3.5 years. Former Board Member of Portland Center Stage (PCS) – a highly regarded regional theatre. During his tenure as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee, PCS achieved recognition for developing and opening the first Platinum LEED performing arts building. An avid outdoorsman, in 1999, he hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. He graduated in 1984 from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR, and earned an MBA from Tuck School at Dartmouth in 1991. He enjoys the great outdoors and winter sports with his wife and three children.  Links Supporting This Episode:  Molecular You Website: CLICK HEREJim Kean LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMolecular You LinkedIn: a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/molecular-you/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    32 min
  7. Building a Nurse-Centered Workforce for Healthcare's Future with Larry Adams, RN, MSN, MBA

    MAR 31

    Building a Nurse-Centered Workforce for Healthcare's Future with Larry Adams, RN, MSN, MBA

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  Healthcare's workforce challenges demand innovative solutions that put nurses at the center of care delivery.  Our next guest, Larry Adams, brings nearly 30 years of experience from bedside nurse to healthcare executive as he leads workforce innovation at CareRev.  With a deep understanding of the clinical frontlines, Larry is revolutionizing healthcare staffing through a tech-driven platform that connects facilities with vetted local healthcare professionals.  As Chief Nurse Executive and SVP of Strategy, he champions flexible workforce models that address critical staffing shortages while reducing labor costs. Larry's nurse-first approach is transforming how healthcare organizations adapt to the needs of five generations of nursing professionals.  Join us to discover how CareRev's nurse-founded, nurse-led solutions are creating resilient workforces built for the future of healthcare. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Nurses must be central to healthcare decision-making, with nursing leadership represented in the C-suite.CareRev addresses five generations of nurses' needs through flexible scheduling technology.Traditional staffing models are outdated, requiring a shift to dynamic local workforce solutions.Bergen New Bridge Medical Center successfully implemented CareRev's self-scheduling platform, reducing administrative burden.The future healthcare workforce must be "smarter, not harder" – adaptable, tech-enabled, and built around clinician preferences. About our Guest:  Larry Adams is a seasoned healthcare leader with nearly 30 years of experience spanning both clinical and administrative roles. Starting his career as a bedside nurse, Larry gained firsthand insight into the challenges faced by frontline healthcare professionals, shaping his dedication to improving workforce solutions and healthcare delivery. His career has since evolved to include leadership roles focused on strategic growth, workforce innovation, and healthcare operations. He previously served as EVP Growth and Chief Nurse Executive at ShiftMed and Division Vice President of Crisis Staffing and Labor Disruption at AMN Healthcare, where he developed innovative strategies to address staffing shortages and critical workforce needs nationwide. In his current role as Chief Nurse Executive and SVP Strategy at CareRev, Larry continues to drive growth and innovation, ensuring healthcare organizations are equipped to meet evolving challenges. Beyond his professional roles, Larry has volunteered with the South Carolina Hospital Association, contributing to the development of healthcare policies and initiatives. Known for his strategic vision and commitment to advancing the industry, Larry is a respected leader shaping the future of healthcare. Links Supporting This Episode:  CareRev Website: CLICK HERELarry Adams LinkedIn page: CLICK HERECareRev LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: a...

    33 min
  8. Elevating Infusion Care: Creating Retail-Based Solutions for Chronic Condition Management with Torben Nielsen

    MAR 17

    Elevating Infusion Care: Creating Retail-Based Solutions for Chronic Condition Management with Torben Nielsen

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  The traditional infusion care experience is overdue for a consumer-centered transformation.  Our next guest, Torben Nielsen, is leading this revolution as CEO and Co-Founder of Uptiv Health.  With 15+ years building innovative healthcare solutions and executive experience at retail giants like LEGO, Torben brings a unique consumer-first perspective to healthcare delivery.  After successful leadership roles at ZoomCare and HealthSparq, he's now reimagining infusion care for patients with chronic conditions through Uptiv Health's retail-based centers.  The platform combines comfortable, private treatment suites with a comprehensive digital experience that extends care beyond the infusion chair.  Join us to discover how Uptiv Health is delivering spa-like experiences at half the cost of hospital settings while setting a new standard for whole-person care in the $150 billion infusion market. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Uptiv moves infusion care from hospitals to retail locations, offering a "spa-like" experience at 40-70% lower cost.Private suites and a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio help achieve a remarkable 99 NPS score.90% of patients use Uptiv's app for appointment management, messaging, and health data access.Beyond infusion, Uptiv provides whole-person care including behavioral health screening and therapy services.Raising Series A funding to expand, while seeking partnerships with health systems to shift biologics to retail settings.   About our Guest:  Torben is the CEO and Co-Founder of Uptiv Health, a fast-growing tech-enabled infusion care platform providing in-person and virtual infusion and chronic condition management services. Prior to Uptiv, Torben was CEO of ZoomCare, an on-demand retail & virtual  healthcare platform, scaling it to the largest primary and urgent care provider in the Pacific Northwest serving 350,000+ patients annually.  Prior to ZoomCare, Torben co-founded a software-as-a-service company, HealthSparq, in 2012 and grew it to the second-fastest-growing digital health company in the US in 2016. Before entering healthcare, Torben held executive roles in technology and consumer companies like XEROX and LEGO. His leadership was recognized by the Portland Business Journal as "Executive of the Year" in Oregon in 2021.  Links Supporting This Episode:  Uptiv Health Website: CLICK HERETorben Nielsen LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREUptiv Health LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: a...

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Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli, a nationally ranked healthcare and innovation podcast, and a member of the Health Podcast Network, highlights the innovators, the game changers, and the pioneers who are deeply passionate and relentless in valiantly solving the problems our healthcare industry is facing.

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