Provider's Edge | Peak Performance Guide for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Sabrina Runbeck, MPH, MHS, PA-C, HealthTech Power Broker, Business Partnership Creator, Board Advisor
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Provider's Edge | Peak Performance Guide for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

The healthcare industry is in a state of flux, with new technologies, regulations, and challenges emerging all the time. Healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders face an uphill battle, competing with established players in the industry while striving to make a positive impact. The Provider's Edge is a podcast that recognizes these challenges and aims to provide a roadmap for success. Sabrina Runbeck, the host of Provider's Edge podcast, has first-hand experience with the challenges facing healthcare entrepreneurs. As a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate with more than 12 years of experience in public health and neuroscience, she has seen the toll that burnout and other obstacles can take on healthcare professionals. After overcoming burnout herself, Sabrina took a career pivot, leveraging public speaking to share her true mission. Sabrina believes that changemakers in healthcare do not burn out because they want to do less. They want to do more of what they love and be seen and appreciated. She is passionate about helping healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders break free from the traditional healthcare model and creates a business that not only generates income but also has a positive social impact. In each episode of Provider's Edge, Sabrina and her guests provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders overcome the common obstacles that they face. They provide guidance on improving operational efficiency, reducing provider fatigue, increasing access to meet patient expectations, and introducing the next generation of healthcare innovators who are truly making a difference. Sabrina and her guests are experts in their field and have a wealth of knowledge to share. They provide real-world examples and practical advice that you can implement right away to transform your business. The Provider's Edge podcast is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. As a healthcare business owner, you can have it all - an efficient team, clients who feel well cared for, and reclaim an extra day per week. Sabrina and her guests will guide you through the process of rewriting the rules for your business so you can have more time off, a great team, and more income. They will help you break down the barriers that are holding you back and show you how to take control of your business, your life, and your future. In addition to the podcast, Sabrina runs a monthly event called "Healthcare Disruptors Think Tank," which is a collaborative networking event that brings together healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to share ideas and insights. Sabrina believes that collaboration is key to success in the healthcare industry, and she is passionate about building relationships and sharing knowledge. Podcast speaking has become one of the most effective ways for healthcare entrepreneurs to scale their businesses in today's world. The Provider's Edge podcast provides a platform for entrepreneurs to share their expertise, build credibility, and connect with a wider audience. Sabrina understands the importance of leveraging podcast speaking to scale your business, and she encourages healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to embrace this platform. The Provider's Edge is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. Join Sabrina and her guests to discuss the smartest strategies for scaling your business and creating a positive social impact in the healthcare industry. Start listening today and take your healthcare business to the next level! For more information about the podcast or Sabrina Runbeck visit SabrinaRunbeck.com

  1. Is Your Startup Built on Swiss Cheese? with George Pappas

    5D AGO

    Is Your Startup Built on Swiss Cheese? with George Pappas

    Many startups overlook hidden vulnerabilities in their pursuit of innovation. In this episode, George Pappas, SVP of Security at Health Catalyst, discusses how healthcare systems inherit security risks through mergers, poor integrations, and neglected IT.  When cyberattacks lead to patient deaths, it's not just a technical issue—it’s a leadership failure.  This conversation challenges the idea that compliance is enough and offers actionable insights on building a culture of risk ownership from the top down. 🎙️ What You’ll Learn🔑Why M&A activity in healthcare quietly compounds cybersecurity risks 🔑The real reason most health systems do the bare minimum to be “compliant” 🔑What founders get wrong about building secure, scalable operations 🔑Why security isn't a tech function—it’s a cultural responsibility 🔑How to reframe risk management as a leadership strategy 🔑George’s 3 wishes that would change healthcare infrastructure forever —----------------------------------------------- Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 – A metaphor about how unseen vulnerabilities can derail growth. 00:02:38 – Mergers and acquisitions stack hidden vulnerabilities in health systems. 00:05:48 – Cyberattacks real consequences, and patient deaths and legal risks. 00:08:17 – AI and automation help streamline integration and risk management. 00:10:23 – Sabrina shares a real-world example of a hospital system shutting down. 00:13:49 – Expertise allows teams to prioritize and act efficiently on risk mitigation. 00:15:18 – A simple, secure, and standardized architecture for small practices. 00:17:46 – How organizations often "satisfice" with partial solutions.. 00:20:46 – Cybersecurity: not just a technical issue—it’s a people issue. 00:22:52 – Being human—especially during difficult conversations—builds trust. 00:23:19 – Culture is built on actions, not just words.. 📣 Get In the Spotlight Are you a founder with a proven solution and paying users? Apply to pitch your startup in front of investors and decision-makers on HealthTechShowdown.com. Each month, one qualified company receives an $800 media scholarship. Submit a short (under 200 words) Showdown@PulsePointPath.com explanation of your solution and why it belongs in front of the people who matter most. —------------------------------------------------ Resources MentionedHealthTech Showdown (HealthTechShowdown.com): Apply for an $800 scholarship to pitch in front of investors and decision-makers in your niche.Impact Quotient Quiz (ImpactQuotientQuiz.com): Think you’re building momentum in healthcare? Find out if your leadership is actually scalable and fundable.

    25 min
  2. If Patients Can’t Reach You, It’s Not Innovation— It’s Delay with Scott Schweiger

    MAY 1

    If Patients Can’t Reach You, It’s Not Innovation— It’s Delay with Scott Schweiger

    How does a company built on virtual second opinions become a system-wide impact engine?  By blending data, empathy, and results—not just tech. In this episode, we explored what it really means to close care gaps—without forcing health systems to adopt yet another "new thing." Scott explained how they plug into existing infrastructures, using a results-based approach that leads to treatment changes in 70% of cases and diagnosis corrections in 25%. From nurse care navigators to global partnerships, Scott breaks down how founders can scale with intention, how AI + white-glove service actually works, and why impact starts with understanding—not assumptions. I’ve worked in ORs where we knew—if that patient had gotten a diagnosis sooner, they might’ve lived. That’s the cost of inaccessible care. It’s not about more innovation; it’s about making the innovation reachable. What’s one part of your solution that adds friction instead of clarity? Key Points You’ll Learn: 🔑Why 12M misdiagnoses a year demand system-level accountability 🔑How to create a tech-enabled and human-supported second opinion model 🔑What it means to be a wedge solution vs. a rip-and-replace platform 🔑How virtual second opinions can save $12K per case 🔑Why diagnosis change isn’t failure—it’s progress 🔑How to integrate into payer/provider plans without disrupting flow Timestamp: 00:00:00 – The true cost of inaccessible care and innovation 00:03:37 – How The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic offers virtual second opinions 00:07:06 – Understanding partners' data to identify care priorities 00:10:09 – Automating access while maintaining personal connection 00:14:38 – Working within existing provider networks and partnerships 00:15:05 – Using remote monitoring and telemedicine effectively 00:17:56 – Assessing and sourcing customized patient-centric solutions 00:18:25 – Expanding impact globally through virtual opinions 00:19:50 – Recap: The real impact of virtual second opinions 00:23:30 – The importance of balancing tech with human connection 00:25:31 – Key Learning 1: Access is a clinical and economic lifeline 00:26:21 – Key Learning 2: Data-driven second opinions save costs 00:27:05 – Key Learning 3: Combining AI and human compassion 00:27:30 – Key Learning 4: Empowering patients as decision-makers 00:27:55 – Key Learning 5: Integrating solutions, not replacing them 00:28:20 – Key Learning 6: Results-based partnerships over platforms 📣 Get In the Spotlight Are you a founder with a proven solution and paying users? Apply to pitch your startup in front of investors and decision-makers on HealthTechShowdown.com. Each month, one qualified company receives an $800 media scholarship. Submit a short (under 200 words) Showdown@PulsePointPath.com explanation of your solution and why it belongs in front of the people who matter most. 🔗 Resources Mentioned Connect with Scott Schweiger and visit The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic to learn more about their solution.HealthTech Showdown – HealthTechShowdown.com Apply for an $800 scholarship to pitch live in front of health investors and enterprise buyers.Impact Quotient Quiz – ImpactQuotientQuiz.com Think your solution is ready to scale? Find your blind spots and next steps in 3 minutes. Listen 🔊to this episode now and Subscribe to the Provider’s Edge to never miss an episode❗ 🎧 SabrinaRunbeck.com/Podcast  Rather read our episode's best highlights? For the visual learners, 📚 subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter where we summarize each episode into a 4-5 minutes blog for you. Click here to 🔔 subscribe: SabrinaRunbeck.com/LinkedInNewsletter ------------------------------------------ We love to hear your feedback.  Send me a personal message on Linkedin.com/in/SabrinaRunbeck or share a post and tag me @SabrinaRunbeck Let me know how you like to uplevel your success!

    27 min
  3. Women-led. Underestimated. Overdue: Stop Waiting for Your Seat at Their Table

    APR 25

    Women-led. Underestimated. Overdue: Stop Waiting for Your Seat at Their Table

    SHOW ME THE MONEY? Not if you're a woman in HealthTech. Less than 2% of VC dollars go to women-led healthcare companies—and even fewer to women’s health solutions. I spoke with Mayra Hurtado, CEO of Prelude Health, who’s scaled her menopause testing startup internationally.  But like so many underrepresented founders, she’s still fighting for investor attention, burning time and energy trying to explain her impact to the wrong rooms. Here’s what most founders don’t hear enough: It’s not your pitch—it’s the positioning. And you don’t need to fix yourself—you need a GPS for a system that was never built for you. This episode is your wake-up call if: You’re stuck in the endless pitch cycleYou’ve got traction, but investors still don’t “get it”You’re overextended, doing everything, and seeing little progressLet’s stop asking for permission and start building stages designed for us. It’s not about working harder—it’s about aligning smarter. What You’ll Learn Why brilliant products and polished pitches still don’t close fundingThe hidden roadblocks women and underrepresented founders face in healthcareHow to position your innovation in a system designed to overlook youWhat “strategic alignment” really means—and how to use it to scale fasterThe story behind the creation of the HealthTech Showdown and why it matters Timestamps: 00:00:00 - VC Funding Gap: Building Your Own Stage 00:02:11 - Founder Story: Wake Up Call 00:05:37 - Founder Story: Pitch Misalignment 00:09:14 - Four Hidden Struggles for Underrepresented Founders 00:13:41 - Systemic Bias resulting to the Network Gap 00:14:51 - Strategy #1: Strategic Positioning for Funding and Growth 00:16:57 - Aspivix Case Study: Tailoring the Pitch to the Audience 00:19:09 - Strategy #2: Having Dialogue with Investors 00:19:43 - Strategy #3: Create a Understandable Framework 00:20:49 - HealthTech Showdown: A Strategic Alternative to Traditional Pitching 00:25:58 - Practical Steps for Founders to Succeed 00:28:37 - HealthTech Showdown workshop: Mayra’s Testimonial 𝑶𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑬𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑬𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚: Ep 125: The Hidden Battle Every HealthTech Innovator Must Fight Why your idea alone isn’t enough—real talk on strategic fit, market entry, and surviving gatekeepers. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-fighting-right-battles-your-healthtech-journey-sabrina-8nv2c/?trackingId=cWqIOVqXQ5uoY15umVU%2Frw%3D%3D Ep 148: Your Tech Isn’t Failing—Your Compliance Strategy Is A deep dive into what happens after the pitch—how founders fail or succeed based on team alignment and integration strategy. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ e148-why-investors-dont-get-your-pitch-and-how-to-fix/id1520028468?i=1000701186098  Ep 16 with Uwe Dockhorn: create your ultimate anti burnout strategy for your family's sake https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/create-your-ultimate-anti-burnout-system-for-your-loved/id1520028468?i=1000642471571  E140 | The Rise of FemTech: Breaking Barrier From Lab To Market https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e140-the-rise-of-femtech-breaking-barrier-from-lab-to-market/id1520028468?i=1000686741508  Resources Mentioned:Apply to pitch on HealthTech Showdown: PulsePointPath.com/ShowdownImpact Quotient Quiz: Are you scaling impact or just staying busy? ImpactQuotientQuiz.com Listen 🔊to this episode now and Subscribe to the Provider’s Edge to never miss an episode❗ 🎧 SabrinaRunbeck.com/Podcast  ------------------------------------------ Rather read our episode's best highlights? For the visual learners, 📚 subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter where we summarize each episode into a 4-5 minutes blog for you. Click here to 🔔 subscribe: SabrinaRunbeck.com/LinkedInNewsletter ------------------------------------------ We love to hear your feedback.  Send me a personal message on Linkedin.com/in/SabrinaRunbeck or share a post and tag me @SabrinaRunbeck Let me know how you like to uplevel your success!

    33 min
  4. Tech Equity Is the Missing Link in Health Equity with Bevey Miner Ep 151

    APR 17

    Tech Equity Is the Missing Link in Health Equity with Bevey Miner Ep 151

    What if your health tech solution is built on biased data, and you don’t even know it? On this episode, I sat down with Beverly Miner of Consensus Cloud Solutions live from the floor of VIVE to talk about one of the most overlooked drivers of healthcare inequity—unstructured data. From missed medications to tragic delays in care, we walk through what happens when critical patient information is locked in PDFs, never reaches the right provider, and gets left out of the systems we rely on to make decisions. You’ll hear what Beverly’s team is doing to: Eliminate the need for costly EHR overhauls with cloud fax + data extractionSolve real problems like discharge delays, referral breakdowns, and prior auth lagImprove clinical workflow without asking care teams to learn new tech or platformsAddress health equity by first solving tech equity in underserved markets One of Beverly’s own family members died waiting for a prior authorization. That’s what drives her. This episode isn’t about buzzwords—it’s about fixing the backend issues that block care from reaching people who need it most. If you’re a founder building in health tech, it’s time to stop creating tools that live in silos or pile more work on your end users. Ask: Is your tech actually making it easier to deliver care—or just easier to sell a demo? Key Talking Points:  🔑 Why “tech equity” is the prerequisite for true health equity 🔑 How unstructured data is quietly skewing analytics and care quality 🔑 What founders get wrong about interoperability and burnout 🔑 Why fixing backend bottlenecks is the best ROI you can build into your tech 🔑 The one workflow rule you must follow if you want adoption to stick Episode Timeline: 00:01:19 –  Beverly Miner from Consensus Cloud Solutions 00:04:37 – Tech equity as a key to health equity 00:08:17 – Call to founders: Build for integration, not just visibility 00:10:34 – Backend intelligence, not just dashboards 00:12:29 – Let clinicians practice: how data accuracy reduces burnout 00:14:56 – Magic wand wishes: Prior auth, burnout, and system cost 00:17:19 – Are we building functional or flashy tools in healthtech? 00:21:42 – What healthcare leaders can do right now to fix data problems 00:23:44 – Collaboration across roles: policy, scalability, and innovation 00:24:51 – Final reflection: Solving bias and access with smarter integration 00:25:36 – 7 Key takeaways from today’s episode 🔊 Notable Quotes “Health equity has to equal tech equity. We need to make sure the technology and access to data is truly equitable—or we’re just widening the gap.” - Bevey Miner “Interoperability is talked about endlessly—but founders need to stop chasing buzzwords and start solving real workflow problems at the point of care.”  – Sabrina Runbeck 📣 Get In the Spotlight Are you a founder with a proven solution and paying users? Apply to pitch your startup in front of investors and decision-makers on HealthTechShowdown.com. Each month, one qualified company receives an $800 media scholarship. Submit a short (under 200 words) Showdown@PulsePointPath.com explanation of your solution and why it belongs in front of the people who matter most. 🔗 Resources Mentioned Connect with Beverly Miner and visit Consensus Cloud Solutions to learn more about their solutionThink your solution is ready to scale? Find your blind spots and next steps in 3 minutes – ImpactQuotientQuiz.comWant to be a on our stage? Apply to pitch in front of investors and system leaders and win $5000 media package Listen 🔊to this episode now and Subscribe to the Provider’s Edge to never miss an episode❗ 🎧 SabrinaRunbeck.com/Podcast  Click here to 🔔 subscribe: SabrinaRunbeck.com/LinkedInNewsletter ------------------------------------------ We love to hear your feedback.  Send me a personal message on Linkedin.com/in/SabrinaRunbeck or share a post and tag me @SabrinaRunbeck Let me know how you like to uplevel your success! ____________________________________________

    29 min
  5. How to Spot HealthTech Startups That Prevent Costly Readmissions, Ep 150 with Dr. Colin Banas

    APR 11

    How to Spot HealthTech Startups That Prevent Costly Readmissions, Ep 150 with Dr. Colin Banas

    You built the tech. You raised the funds. But your patient outcomes?  Still inconsistent. What if the real problem isn't your product… it's your patient handoff? In this episode, Dr. Colin Banas and I unpack why even the best clinical tools fail if you don’t solve for the “voltage drop” in care transitions. Those invisible gaps lead to readmissions, poor medication adherence, and missed outcomes. Because nothing is more frustrating than knowing your solution works—and watching patients fall through the cracks anyway. Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation: 💠Why interoperability is your secret moat (and how 270+ EHR integrations helped DrFirst dominate) 💠The #1 reason patients don’t fill prescriptions—and how SMS nudges solve it 💠What a 10% adherence bump can really do for outcomes (and investor confidence) 💠How to build a joyous experience for clinicians and patients alike 💠Why sustainability > novelty when it comes to scaling HealthTech solutions 🎙️ Founders, let’s turn your traction into transformation. If you have an established solution with paid users and want to pitch in front of investors and enterprise decision-makers, apply to be on our HealthTech Showdown. ▸Every month, we award one qualified company an $800 media scholarship. ▸Think you're ready to be in the spotlight? Tell us (in under 200 words) about your solution—and why it’s time decision-makers hear it. 👉 Apply now at HealthTechShowdown.com ▸Guest: Dr. Colin Banas ▸CMO at DrFirst ▸Connect: LinkedIn - Colin Banas ▸Want to be a guest? Apply to be on the Provider's Edge podcast 🔗 Resources:HealthTech Showdown — HealthTechShowdown.comImpact Quotient Quiz — Are you really creating sustainable impact? ImpactQuotientQuiz.com Connect with Sabrina:LinkedIn: Sabrina RunbeckWebsite: PulsePointPath.comThis episode was recorded as part of Sabrina's ongoing commitment to supporting women founders in healthcare innovation. If you found this valuable, please share with a founder who needs to hear it. Episode Timeline: 00:01:27 – Dr. Banas’ Background & Journey 00:02:31 – The Real Problem with Care Transitions 00:04:08 – The Role of Interoperability & AI in Healthcare 00:06:18 – Improving Patient Engagement via Technology 00:07:52 – Customer Journey and Retention Strategy 00:08:48 – First’s Current Goals & Impact Metrics 00:10:28 – Creating a Joyful Provider & Patient Experience 00:11:30 – First Serves & Their Mission 00:13:00 – Keeping Tabs on the Competition & Industry Trends 00:14:09 – Excitement & Fun Behind the Mission 00:16:09 – Where to Find Dr. Colin Banas & Final Thoughts Listen 🔊to this episode now and Subscribe to the Provider’s Edge to never miss an episode❗ 🎧 SabrinaRunbeck.com/Podcast  ------------------------------------------ Rather read our episode's best highlights? For the visual learners, 📚 subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter where we summarize each episode into a 4-5 minutes blog for you. Click here to 🔔 subscribe: SabrinaRunbeck.com/LinkedInNewsletter ------------------------------------------ We love to hear your feedback.  Send me a personal message on Linkedin.com/in/SabrinaRunbeck or share a post and tag me @SabrinaRunbeck Let me know how you like to uplevel your success!

    24 min
  6. Visionary Burnout: Why Your Big Ideas Die in Execution

    APR 2

    Visionary Burnout: Why Your Big Ideas Die in Execution

    You’ve got the vision. The mission. The drive. But somehow, deadlines slip, messaging splinters, and your team keeps “missing the point.” Sound familiar? This episode is your blueprint to break the cycle. I sat down with Shawna Smith to dissect a pattern I see all too often in HealthTech founders: visionary brilliance without the bridge to execution. We dug into the real reasons your strategy meetings stall, your marketing fizzles, and your partnerships fall flat—and how to fix it without burning yourself (or your team) out. — Where do you see the biggest breakdown in your organization—vision, strategy, or execution? Comment below with what tends to get lost in translation (and how you’re solving it). Your insight could be exactly what another founder needs to hear today. Listen now and find out how to speed up the process from  🔑 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:  ▶️ Why visionary communication often leads to execution paralysis▶️ The four layers of business planning—and where most teams get stuck▶️ The difference between a plan and a capital “S” Strategy (it’s not what you think)▶️ How to evaluate if your team has the right roles (or if you’re stuck managing doers)▶️ What founders must provide before any team can produce real ROI▶️ How vague partnerships and misassigned authority dilute your core offer

    40 min
  7. E148 | Why Investors Don’t “Get” Your Pitch—And How to Fix It with Heather Caouette

    MAR 26

    E148 | Why Investors Don’t “Get” Your Pitch—And How to Fix It with Heather Caouette

    CONFESSION TIME: You’ve got the traction, the tech, the team… So why do investors still walk away confused after your pitch? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sat down with Heather Caouette, a communications strategist who’s worked with high-growth startups and VCs, to unpack what’s really going wrong when brilliant founders can’t get buy-in. Spoiler: it’s not your product. It’s how you're telling the story. 👉 If you’ve ever heard “That’s great, we’ll circle back” and never got the call, this episode is your wake-up call. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:💡 Why most HealthTech pitches fail not because of the product, but the positioning 💡 The one test Warren Buffett says every pitch must pass 💡 What investors actually look for in the first 60 seconds of a conversation 💡 Why saying “we have no competitors” is a silent deal-killer 💡 How to build a company that feels healthy—not just looks good on paper 💡 How to prep for high-stakes visibility (like HealthTech Showdown) TIMELINE:  00:00:00 - Capturing innovative solutions and effective communication 00:01:40 - Heather of Ray Communications shares her work experience 00:03:20 - Challenges of communicating with different buyer personas 00:07:21 - Importance of making technical innovations relatable 00:09:29 - Healthy leadership and transparency 00:12:03 - Focus on helping companies refine their messaging 00:15:03 - Understanding different communication styles 00:18:09 - Crafting a succinct 30-second elevator pitch 00:29:13 - Summary of key communication strategies 💬 Quotes to Highlight 🎙️ Heather Caouette:“Investors want to know you’re aware of the challenges ahead… If there are no competitors, that means you haven’t done enough market research.” 🎙️ Sabrina Runbeck:“Investors are not just looking at your plan—we’re looking at how healthy your company is… Are you having fun? Are your people sticking around? That tells us everything.” 👥 Guest: Heather Caouette Founder, Raitt Communications Works with VCs, health systems, and startups to fine-tune messaging that actually lands. 🌐 raittcommunications.com 🚀 Resources:🎯 HealthTech Showdown Present in front of active investors + buyers and win an $800 scholarship 👉 HealthTechShowdown.com📊 Business Impact Quiz Think you're building traction? See if it’s actually scalable. 👉 ImpactQuotientQuiz.com🗣️ Your Turn → What’s one part of your pitch you think investors don’t “get” yet? Drop your thoughts wherever you're tuning in—Apple, Spotify, or LinkedIn—and tag me so I can cheer you on (or help you clean it up 😉). Let’s turn your brilliance into buy-in. #ProviderEdge #HealthTechFounders #StartupStorytelling #SabrinaRunbeck #InvestorPitchTips #FoundersVoice

    28 min
  8. 6 Months to 2 Days: Slashing Specialist Wait Times for Healthcare Tech Founders with Chris Cruttenden

    MAR 19

    6 Months to 2 Days: Slashing Specialist Wait Times for Healthcare Tech Founders with Chris Cruttenden

    Did you know that patients in some healthcare systems wait up to six months just to see a specialist?  This isn't just an inconvenience—it's a healthcare crisis affecting millions of patients, leading to poorer outcomes, increased ER visits, and skyrocketing healthcare costs. 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, we dive into how innovative healthcare tech founders are tackling this massive challenge and turning it into a lucrative business opportunity.  Our guest shares how his company reduced specialist wait times from 6 months to just 2 days! What you'll learn: 🔑 How e-consultation systems are dramatically cutting specialist wait times while improving care 🔑 Why asynchronous communication between providers creates an "ecosystem of value" 🔑 The business opportunity in solving healthcare's referral bottleneck 🔑 How to overcome EMR integration challenges that plague healthcare tech 🔑 Strategies for scaling from Medicaid systems to commercial applications 🔑 Why AI-enhanced summaries are making specialists more efficient 🔑 The secret to building a healthcare tech business that enables rather than competes This episode is essential listening for healthcare tech founders generating $2M+ in revenue or with $5M+ in funding who want to capture this growing market opportunity. What integration hurdles have you encountered, and how are you overcoming them?  🎙️ Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform. Episode Timeline: 00:00:38 – Chris Cruttenden, Safety Net Connect 00:01:19 – The frustration of long wait times for specialty care 00:04:41 – Changing the culture of referrals in healthcare 00:06:07 – Chicago asthma patient case study: Avoiding unnecessary ER visits 00:12:31 – Addressing physician shortages in rural and urban “doctor deserts” 00:14:46 – Improving efficiency and reducing physician workload 00:17:17 – Expanding partnerships with Medicaid and ACOs 00:22:48 – How Safety Net Connect stands out in the market 00:26:42 – Looking Ahead: The Future of Specialty Care 00:30:17 – The power of physician-to-physician communication 00:39:12 – Closing Remarks Listen 🔊to this episode now and Subscribe to the Provider’s Edge to never miss an episode❗ 🎧 SabrinaRunbeck.com/Podcast  ------------------------------------------ Rather read our episode's best highlights? For the visual learners, 📚 subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter where we summarize each episode into a 4-5 minutes blog for you. Click here to 🔔 subscribe: SabrinaRunbeck.com/LinkedInNewsletter ------------------------------------------ We love to hear your feedback.  Send me a personal message on Linkedin.com/in/SabrinaRunbeck or share a post and tag me @SabrinaRunbeck Let me know how you like to uplevel your success!

    37 min
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The healthcare industry is in a state of flux, with new technologies, regulations, and challenges emerging all the time. Healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders face an uphill battle, competing with established players in the industry while striving to make a positive impact. The Provider's Edge is a podcast that recognizes these challenges and aims to provide a roadmap for success. Sabrina Runbeck, the host of Provider's Edge podcast, has first-hand experience with the challenges facing healthcare entrepreneurs. As a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate with more than 12 years of experience in public health and neuroscience, she has seen the toll that burnout and other obstacles can take on healthcare professionals. After overcoming burnout herself, Sabrina took a career pivot, leveraging public speaking to share her true mission. Sabrina believes that changemakers in healthcare do not burn out because they want to do less. They want to do more of what they love and be seen and appreciated. She is passionate about helping healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders break free from the traditional healthcare model and creates a business that not only generates income but also has a positive social impact. In each episode of Provider's Edge, Sabrina and her guests provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders overcome the common obstacles that they face. They provide guidance on improving operational efficiency, reducing provider fatigue, increasing access to meet patient expectations, and introducing the next generation of healthcare innovators who are truly making a difference. Sabrina and her guests are experts in their field and have a wealth of knowledge to share. They provide real-world examples and practical advice that you can implement right away to transform your business. The Provider's Edge podcast is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. As a healthcare business owner, you can have it all - an efficient team, clients who feel well cared for, and reclaim an extra day per week. Sabrina and her guests will guide you through the process of rewriting the rules for your business so you can have more time off, a great team, and more income. They will help you break down the barriers that are holding you back and show you how to take control of your business, your life, and your future. In addition to the podcast, Sabrina runs a monthly event called "Healthcare Disruptors Think Tank," which is a collaborative networking event that brings together healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to share ideas and insights. Sabrina believes that collaboration is key to success in the healthcare industry, and she is passionate about building relationships and sharing knowledge. Podcast speaking has become one of the most effective ways for healthcare entrepreneurs to scale their businesses in today's world. The Provider's Edge podcast provides a platform for entrepreneurs to share their expertise, build credibility, and connect with a wider audience. Sabrina understands the importance of leveraging podcast speaking to scale your business, and she encourages healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to embrace this platform. The Provider's Edge is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. Join Sabrina and her guests to discuss the smartest strategies for scaling your business and creating a positive social impact in the healthcare industry. Start listening today and take your healthcare business to the next level! For more information about the podcast or Sabrina Runbeck visit SabrinaRunbeck.com

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