Smart Medicine

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Welcome to Smart Medicine—your guide at the intersection of care and innovation. Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman, this podcast dives into the stories, strategies, and breakthroughs that are reshaping healthcare. From physicians pioneering new care models to digital health leaders transforming the patient experience, each episode explores how today’s changemakers are blending proven practices with bold innovation. Smart Medicine is a space for meaningful conversations and forward-thinking ideas. Whether you’re a clinician, healthcare leader, or simply curious about the future of care, tune in to discover how this new era of transformation is unfolding. This is Smart Medicine, powered by Veradigm.

  1. 12/17/2025

    Surgeons vs. Circuits: The Robotic Revolution in Surgery

    Ever wonder what those darn robots are up to in healthcare? Dr. Scott Sigman finds out! In this episode, he sits down with Dr. Catherine Mohr, President of the Intuitive Foundation and leading voice in the future of surgical robotics. Together, they discuss how robots are reshaping the operating room and what that means for the future of care. Dr. Mohr shares how robotics are driving global health equity, the evolution of early robotic systems, and which technologies are on the horizon. Synergy is the name of the game as Dr. Mohr explains why collaboration enhances precision and skill, highlighting the improved outcomes that emerge when technology and medicine work hand in hand. From training the next generation of surgeons to performing procedures across oceans, this is your behind-the-scalpel look at the future of surgery. And of course, Dr. Sigman asks the million-dollar question: Will humanoid robots ever take over the OR? You’ll have to tune in to find out.

    31 min

  2. 12/03/2025

    Inside the GLP-1 Revolution: Hope, Hype, and the Future of Obesity Care

    From Hollywood headlines to hospital hallways, the world’s sudden fascination with GLP-1s makes it hard to separate fact from fiction. In this episode, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with Dr. Robert Kushner, a pioneer in obesity medicine, professor at Northwestern University, and founding figure of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Together, they trace the unlikely origins of the GLP-1 revolution and explore how decades of research led to medications transforming weight management, metabolic health, and even heart and brain outcomes. They unpack the myths, the mechanisms, and the real impact behind these breakthrough therapies, and don’t shy away from the harder questions around access, affordability. Tune in to discover why the future of obesity care isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about gaining understanding.

    37 min

  3. 11/19/2025

    From the Clinic to the Cabinet: Secretary David Shulkin on Healing Healthcare

    What if your calling went beyond caring for patients to caring for the entire system that serves them? In this episode of Smart Medicine, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with Secretary David Shulkin, former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), for an inside look at what it takes to lead change in one of the nation’s largest healthcare networks. From his early days as a practicing physician to his time shaping national policy, Secretary Shulkin shares how curiosity and courage guided him through both public service and private innovation. Together, they explore what Secretary Shulkin learned from his time leading the VA, and most importantly, what those lessons mean for the system at large. Get ready to go from the exam room to the White House, in this rare, unfiltered conversation about leadership, purpose, and the future of medicine.

    38 min

  4. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Bigger Ideas, Smarter Medicine: Season Two is here

    In a world where healthcare moves fast, one doc is back to unpack the rapid innovations, clinical breakthroughs, and industry trends making medicine smarter. Smart Medicine returns for Season Two — hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman and powered by Veradigm. This season, Dr. Sigman is joined by a new lineup of industry leaders, innovators, and clinicians who are redefining what smarter healthcare looks like for providers, payers, and most importantly, patients. If you’re ready to explore the ideas shaping the future of care, from the latest in medical technology to the leadership transforming the system,  this is the season to follow. The conversations are sharper. The ideas are bigger. And yes, the medicine… smarter.

    2 min

  5. 10/08/2025

    The Future Is Personal: How Innovation Is Transforming Medicine with Dr. Daniel Kraft

    Can you picture the future? Ten, twenty, even thirty years from now? And more importantly, are you ready to embrace what you see? For the riveting final episode of Season 1, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with a man whose name has become synonymous with the future of healthcare: Dr. Daniel Kraft. A Stanford and Harvard-trained physician-scientist, inventor, and health-tech pioneer, Dr. Kraft brings over 25 years of experience at the intersection of medicine, research, and innovation. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sigman and Dr. Kraft take you on a journey into what’s coming next, from wearables and personal health data to ambient technology, AI agents, and the shift from “quantified self” to quantified health. They dig into how artificial intelligence is already reshaping care, from tools we use today to what superintelligence might mean for medicine down the line. Think 3D-printed personalized polypills, digital twins, genomics-driven care, robotic surgery, and even quantum computing. Dr. Kraft also shares what trends he’s tracking and a few thoughtful warnings on how we use AI responsibly in medicine. Come touch tomorrow, today, in this can’t-miss season finale of Smart Medicine.

    35 min

  6. 09/24/2025

    You Have a Great Idea—Now What? How to Build, Fund, and Scale Breakthrough Medical Devices

    Say you could be taught to create incredible medical devices, the kind that save lives. And you could learn exactly what it takes to get them across the finish line, funded and FDA approved. Would you say count me in? In this episode, Dr. Scott Sigman connects with the brilliant Dr. Josh Makower, serial entrepreneur, ExploraMed founder, and innovation professor at Stanford University, to talk about what it really takes to bring groundbreaking medical ideas to life. From his childhood obsession with The Six Million Dollar Man to building companies across cardiology, orthopedics, and women’s health, Josh has spent his career turning big ideas into real solutions for patients. He shares how his path through MIT, NYU, and Pfizer shaped his thinking, why he believes innovation isn’t magic but teachable, and what he looks for in the next generation of physician-entrepreneurs. They dig into the hard truths behind medical device commercialization, including hidden hurdles, the F-word every founder faces (financing), and why dilution is part of the deal. Josh also shares what’s coming next, from AI in the clinical space to robotic surgery, and why your healthcare journey might soon start with your phone. Whether you’re a practicing physician, an aspiring founder, or someone who just wants to understand how great ideas become real, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

    41 min

  7. 09/10/2025

    The Healthcare Leader’s Guide to Navigating Transformation

    In a field where the stakes are literally life and death, the need for strong leadership is critical. So, if you’re a healthcare leader staring at a horizon filled with change, from new technology to evolving models of patient care, and feeling uncertain about what it all means for your role, you’re in the right place. In this episode of Smart Medicine, Dr. Scott Sigman welcomes Renee DeSilva, CEO of The Health Management Academy, for a deep dive into what it takes to lead in modern healthcare. Together, they unpack what separates good leaders from great ones, why peer-to-peer learning often beats PowerPoint, and how recognizing your blind spots is a superpower. Renee also shares her personal leadership journey, including the tough lessons she had to learn the hard way. Plus, Dr. Sigman flips the script and asks Renee how she’d help someone like him grow a mission-driven health business and scale innovation across the system. Whether you’re in the C-suite, running a private practice, or leading from the middle of the pack, this episode offers shared wisdom for anyone navigating change and committed to making healthcare better for everyone.

    31 min

  8. 08/27/2025

    AI vs Cancer: What is Cancer and Why We Have More Hope Than Ever

    Cancer is personal. Whether it’s someone you love or your own diagnosis, it touches almost all of us. But thanks to rapid innovation in oncology, the future is starting to look very different. In this episode of Smart Medicine, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with Dr. Sanjay Juneja, widely known online as The OncDoc. With over 50 million views across social media, Dr. Juneja is a triple board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist, as well as an entrepreneur and AI enthusiast. Together, they explore how precision therapies, breakthrough diagnostics, and artificial intelligence are transforming cancer care. They break down what cancer really is at the cellular level and why it’s so hard to treat. Dr. Juneja explains AI at its core and shares how new therapies like CAR-T are flipping the script. From the science of prevention to smarter, faster drug development with AI, this conversation offers a hopeful look ahead where knowledge is power. The future of cancer care is closer than you think. And yes, it’s looking a lot like smart medicine.

    40 min
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Welcome to Smart Medicine—your guide at the intersection of care and innovation. Hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman, this podcast dives into the stories, strategies, and breakthroughs that are reshaping healthcare. From physicians pioneering new care models to digital health leaders transforming the patient experience, each episode explores how today’s changemakers are blending proven practices with bold innovation. Smart Medicine is a space for meaningful conversations and forward-thinking ideas. Whether you’re a clinician, healthcare leader, or simply curious about the future of care, tune in to discover how this new era of transformation is unfolding. This is Smart Medicine, powered by Veradigm.

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